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Weekend Assignment

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Friday, May 30, 2008


What do you do to have fun?

Fun? My whole life is fun!

Not really, but it sounds good, doesn't it? ;-)

The main thing I do for fun is go bowling. Both of you who read this on a regular basis know that I'm in two bowling leagues.

What's so fun about bowling? Several things for me. First and foremost, it's a chance to get away from the computer and get out and talk with adults. Paul and I bowl together on one league, and we have a friendly competition to see who can outbowl the other. Second, I'm getting a little exercise. And finally, bowling is one of those sports that's easy to play, but difficult to master. I actually enjoy that aspect of the game, though it sometimes frustrates me to no end.

What else do I do for fun? I'm not into retail therapy, but I do enjoy browsing antique stores and flea markets. I can't afford most of what I see, and wouldn't have room for it if I could, but I still have fun. This is how I pick up most of the ephemra that I use for the Nostalgia section here on the site.

There are other activities, but those are the main things I do for fun. I lead a boring life, don't I?

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Karen Funk Blocher said:
Retail therapy! Great term! It won't surprise you to know that I enjoy browsing antique shops, too, and only occasionally feel the need to own what I find. I haven't bowled since college, despite that fact that I once bought a coupon book or season pass or somesuch good at one or two of the local bowling alleys. Maybe someday I'll try it again, and see whether my back can handle it!
Date: 5/30/2008 4:42:54 PM Date: 5/30/2008 4:42:54 PM

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Charlene said:
Julie, There are least 3 people who read your web site and I am one of them. I'm getting to know niece Julie through this media. I love your photos and how hard you are working. How you can sit in front of a computer so long, I don't understand. Good luck on your endeavors and know one senior citizne is rooting for you. Love, Aunt Charlene
Date: 5/31/2008 1:02:43 PM Date: 5/31/2008 1:02:43 PM

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Julie said:
@Karen: We're off to the vintage clothing store today! Will post a shot the item we're after - if we end up buying it. Had to think long and hard about that one.

@Aunt Charlene: Actually, I count you as one of the two people! ;-) Thanks for visiting!
Date: 5/31/2008 1:52:45 PM Date: 5/31/2008 1:52:45 PM

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mike said:
I haven't gone bowling in a long time, but it is fun. You are right about it being easy to learn yet tough to master. I took it in gym class in high school many years ago and a lot of people couldn't even learn to keep score.
Date: 5/31/2008 7:00:46 PM Date: 5/31/2008 7:00:46 PM

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lisa said:
Fun? What is fun? :)
Date: 6/1/2008 12:07:28 PM Date: 6/1/2008 12:07:28 PM

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kiva said:
I love bowling, but they've torn down all the bowling alleys nearby and put up shopping malls. I guess retail therapy is winning out.
Date: 6/6/2008 8:01:20 PM Date: 6/6/2008 8:01:20 PM

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fdtate said:
Bowling is pretty fun, mostly for the extracurricular activities: the beer drinking, the people watching, the relaxing. I took a bowling class back in high school (got to get those PE credits somehow) and actually learned a few tips that made me a better bowler, but I haven't gone in quite a while now. I probably bowl like Obama now.
Date: 6/7/2008 4:41:08 AM Date: 6/7/2008 4:41:08 AM

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Karen Funk Blocher said:
Retail therapy! Great term! It won't surprise you to know that I enjoy browsing antique shops, too, and only occasionally feel the need to own what I find. I haven't bowled since college, despite that fact that I once bought a coupon book or season pass or somesuch good at one or two of the local bowling alleys. Maybe someday I'll try it again, and see whether my back can handle it!
Date: 5/30/2008 4:42:54 PM Date: 5/30/2008 4:42:54 PM

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Charlene said:
Julie, There are least 3 people who read your web site and I am one of them. I'm getting to know niece Julie through this media. I love your photos and how hard you are working. How you can sit in front of a computer so long, I don't understand. Good luck on your endeavors and know one senior citizne is rooting for you. Love, Aunt Charlene
Date: 5/31/2008 1:02:43 PM Date: 5/31/2008 1:02:43 PM

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Julie said:
@Karen: We're off to the vintage clothing store today! Will post a shot the item we're after - if we end up buying it. Had to think long and hard about that one.

@Aunt Charlene: Actually, I count you as one of the two people! ;-) Thanks for visiting!
Date: 5/31/2008 1:52:45 PM Date: 5/31/2008 1:52:45 PM

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mike said:
I haven't gone bowling in a long time, but it is fun. You are right about it being easy to learn yet tough to master. I took it in gym class in high school many years ago and a lot of people couldn't even learn to keep score.
Date: 5/31/2008 7:00:46 PM Date: 5/31/2008 7:00:46 PM

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lisa said:
Fun? What is fun? :)
Date: 6/1/2008 12:07:28 PM Date: 6/1/2008 12:07:28 PM

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kiva said:
I love bowling, but they've torn down all the bowling alleys nearby and put up shopping malls. I guess retail therapy is winning out.
Date: 6/6/2008 8:01:20 PM Date: 6/6/2008 8:01:20 PM

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fdtate said:
Bowling is pretty fun, mostly for the extracurricular activities: the beer drinking, the people watching, the relaxing. I took a bowling class back in high school (got to get those PE credits somehow) and actually learned a few tips that made me a better bowler, but I haven't gone in quite a while now. I probably bowl like Obama now.
Date: 6/7/2008 4:41:08 AM Date: 6/7/2008 4:41:08 AM




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