[Nfbf-l] Bowling for the blind

Tue Mar 17 17:41:25 UTC 2009

Marion, did you say ex?  LOL! then I would have to assume not! As far as the 
competitive edge we can't stop,well, you haven't seen my legs!!  Your friend 
in the cause, KH
Kirk Harmon
1031 Lenmore Ct.
Orlando, FL. 32812

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 8:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Bowling for the blind

> Kirk,
>    Well, I certainly am not willing to give up on the competitive side of 
> sports. We may need to find some alternative ways of doing things, but the 
> competition isn't over. In fact, just before I came to an understanding of 
> my blindness, I watched a totally blind guy roll a 200 game. Now, I wonder 
> if my ex-wife still has my ball with the fingertip grip!
>
> Marion
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kirk Harmon" <kvharmon54 at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 5:54 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Bowling for the blind
>
>
>> Marion, don't feel like the Lone Ranger on this subject! LOL! I, too, 
>> used to be a fairly good Bowler, not as high as you however! I went 
>> bowling for the first time after my sight loss and did a bit better than 
>> you did but not much better!   GEEZ! I realized real quick that the 
>> competetive part of sports was over for me for sure and just go for the 
>> social aspect of it all! Your friend in the cause, Kirk
>> Kirk Harmon
>> 1031 Lenmore Ct.
>> Orlando, FL. 32812
>>
>> Phone:
>> Office: 1-407-380-3371
>> Cell: 1-407-473-2176
>> BVA/FRG
>> District Director
>> E. central Division
>>
>>
>> BVA/FRG
>> Fundraising coordinator
>> 911 cell phone  donations Program
>>
>>
>> City of Orlando
>> Mayor's Advisory Counsil
>> Counsil member
>>
>> "Blinded Veteran's Helping Blinded Veteran's"
>> "Smiles are nothing more than 30 second cvacations"!
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
>> To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 5:49 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Bowling for the blind
>>
>>
>>> Betty,
>>>    It is too bad you won't be able to join us! When I had a lot more 
>>> residual eyesight, I was a pretty good bowler. My ABC average was near 
>>> 180. The last time I went bowling was a few years ago with my daughter 
>>> and I rolled a 30! I have never used rails, but think they would be very 
>>> helpful to me! Can you or anyone else on the list give me some pointers? 
>>> I think Merry and i will go out before the event to try them out, as I 
>>> will probably be the one to give the instructions mentioned in the 
>>> message!
>>>    BTW, Kris Scheppe is helping the Chapter organize a sailing outing 
>>> for July! As you can tell, the Chapter is doing more innovative, 
>>> adventurous activities to attract new members.
>>>
>>> Fraternally,
>>> Marion
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "elizabeth McNally" <bethmac at bellsouth.net>
>>> To: "'NFB of Florida Listserv'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 7:57 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Bowling for the blind
>>>
>>>
>>>> Wish I could join you but I will be there in spirit. Bowling is one of 
>>>> my
>>>> favorite sports as Chuck and Arlene Graham can tell you since we bowled
>>>> together in New York back in the sixties.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Betty
>>>>
>>>>
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