Greensboro has some fun bowling alleys that provide a clean, wholesome way to spend time with family and friends. Here we are at the AMF All Star Lanes at the intersection of Holden Road and Spring Garden Street. The guy in the next lane over had better luck (skill) than we did! Bowling alleys have a distinctive muffled sound as the ball meets the pins and cloukkkk, a strike! Then there is the faint, sweet smell of the polish that makes everything shine.
Bowling has been traced back to the Stone Age. Evidence of bowling was found in an Egyptian tomb dating back to 5,200 BC. Different cultures attach different symbolism to the game. Since it is the Lenten Season, we'll share the fact that in Germany, bowling was introduced to the masses by the monks as a customary test of faith. While not in Greensboro, did you know that there is an International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame? For the Weekend Reflection crowd, see that REFLECTION on the lane?
A great action bowling photo! My blog showed bowling yesterday with our Rotary exchange student from Taiwan! Strike!
Posted by: leif hagen | Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 08:27 AM
You caught this bowler in classic good form (I think).
So in Germany it originated as "a religious ceremony for determining absence of sin"?? What were those monks thinking?! strange ...
I haven't been bowling for several decades. But the game has arrived in Israel and its Hebrew name is "boweling." eeuw
Posted by: Dina | Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 08:42 AM
For those of you who have been following the houses on our blog this week, so far the YELLOW one is ahead with the most number of comments. It has sparked the most reflection. Perhaps I should drop the owners a tiny "congratulations" post card! Today is a sunny day so we're off to photograph. Will have to do another week of houses. Many more colors and styles out there just waiting for their 10 minutes of fame!!!
Jan
GDP
Posted by: Greensboro Daily Photo | Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 08:47 AM
I used to bowl on a regular basis. Don't know what happened. Haven't bowled in years. Love it, though. I enjoyed your commentary, too - so much I didn't know. Again!
Posted by: Jacob | Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Great action shot, and we see nobody apart the player and another ball rolling. The color and the reflection are awesome!
Posted by: VP | Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 12:56 PM
Thta reminded me of "Big Lebowski"'s film Jesus character..
Posted by: Irina | Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 02:27 PM
I haven't been bowling in ages & that looks like fun.
nice shot too btw.
: )
Posted by: Lily | Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 03:01 PM
I seem to remember bowling lanes at Friendly Center some years ago, but I can't recall exactly where they were located. Can anyone help?
Posted by: Jane Mitchell | Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 03:39 PM
tres original,bravo ;O)
Posted by: Nefertiti | Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 04:26 AM
This is a great idea for this meme! Bowling alleys are just full of reflective surfaces. Nice job!
Posted by: Kathy | Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 09:37 AM
what a colorful bowling alley with nifty reflections!
Hugs and blessings,
Posted by: happilyretired | Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 07:23 PM