Bowling

Cassie went bowling for the first time last month.

My boss, Bob B., gathered together a group of us who have kids and April 4th we all met at Sun Valley Lanes. Just getting to Sun Valley was an experience. The Harris Overpass that usually gets one to west Lincoln is closed for construction of a new bridge, and one family never made it for they couldn't figure out how to get there.

Sun Valley was a blast. They have rails in the gutters that can be raised that act as bumpers in a pinball game. The bowling ball simply bounces off the rail rather than landing in the gutter making it more fun for kids and other inexperienced bowlers. There's also an automated scorekeeper.

I had a cool, blue-colored 12-lb bowling ball and Cassie was very unhappy with her ugly, green 6-lb ball. I managed to convince her that she actually had a Shrek-colored ball. That made it okay! She also thought the bowling shoes were neat and she wants a pair for home.

One girl there attends Cassie's school. She and Cassie have encountered each other at school since then and wave at each other.

After bowling our game, Bob joined Cassie and me for a late supper at Tico's. Since it was a Friday night I wasn't too concerned about Cassie being up later than she should. After we ate, I managed to get her home, bathed, and in bed by 9:30pm.