Bowl-A-Thon

This past weekend Marc and I participated in the Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon at the FunFest in Harmar. The Bank of New York Mellon (where Marc works) was holding the event. Our team was comprised on Marc and myself, and our three friends Ang, Kevin, and Brian. We got to bowl three games for free and we were treated to soda, beer, and pizza.

We had such a good time! I think my bowling skills are improving. It has been awhile, but in the three games I bowled, I had 10 strikes and 9 spares. Don't ask me how I did it. I think the 10 strike was a freak accident, and it will be awhile before I see that again! Marc still beat me in all three games, though. This didn't bother me much because Kevin knocked him off of his high horse. Kevin won all three of our games. His scores were around 200 (usually over that).

After the bowling, we went to Smokey Bones at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall for some drinks. This was a cheap evening because Marc and Brian collected as many coupons as they could from their outing to the Flyers/Pens playoff game. However, what started out as a very good time became a little frustrating towards the end. We all ordered our food at the same time, but Marc's came about 15 minutes after the rest of ours. We all ordered appetizers because we just wanted to munch. We soon realized that the waitress waiting on us at the bar were consuming a little alcohol of their own. I don't think this should be done "on the job."

It took this girl about 45 minutes to figure out our bills, and they weren't even right. I was so frustrated that all I wanted to do at this point was go home. I paid my bill, and Marc and I waited outside for everyone else because the weather was so nice. It was 11:00 at night, and no coat was needed. I love that kind of weather.

It turned out to be a pretty decent night (minus the stupidity of the bartender at Smokey Bones). I don't think we will be going to that restaurant anytime soon, but we foresee another fun bowling night in the future!