Bowling fun in Sandpoint

by bl1899 on 01/19/09 at 10:01 pm

Sandpoint

I probably go bowling once every five years and this year I amazingly had three opportunities all in the same weekend. As I stepped into the bowling alley I instantly flashed back a few years to when I use to go there during lunch while in highschool to play air hockey with my friends. Although I still do enjoy classic arcade games, today I was there to bowl. I of course have some quite extensive bowling skills being that I practice once every five years, so needless to say it was going to be more fun then competition for me.

We met a few friends, who had reserved two lanes for us. We found some suitable balls, some not so trendy bowling shoes and got our computers set up to record the HUGE points we were about to score! I will admit I was a little concerned that my boyfriend was going to be Mr. Big Strike, as this was our first time playing together, but was relieved to find his skills were much like mine, a little rusty. For me it is more enjoyable when everyone is pretty much at the same level.

inside the bowling alley

As the games progressed I found myself only getting worse. My first game I bowled a better than expected 70 points, heck I even got a strike. The kids in our group got a little bored and decided that arcade games were more their speed so they headed over to the games while the adults continued to bowl. My next and final game brought so much shame as it rolled in at a shocking 37 points. If you are wondering, you did read that correctly! Even though I did not break 100, or even came close to a perfect 300, I had a lot of fun with my friends. I was amazed by how many people were at the bowling alley on a sunny Saturday afternoon. It made me realize it was a great place to bring the kids, friends and family to spend a few hours together.

the bowling lanes

If you would like to go bowling in Sandpoint try the EFX bowling alley, located at 120 S Division Ave. Shoe rentals were $1 for each person and each game was $9 for three of us to play, or $3 per person. They had a sign up that offered a special on Wednesdays for $1.50 per game. There was also a sign on the door alerting customers that if you have a large group to call ahead for availability. They can be reached at 208-263-5220.