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I started bowling ducks when I was 9yrs. old in the Forestville Boys and Girls club.( Early 70's ) I was hooked at that age. As time moved on so did I and began bowling in the adult leagues 2 to 4 times a week. Than of course you had your out of town tournaments that were always fun. I use to bowl at Marlow Heights when it was completely duckpins. Parkland Bowl, Fontana Bowlarama, White Oak and Suitland Bowl. Quite a few of these lanes have either changed to 10pin houses or just disappeared. (No Business) It's a shame big sponsors didn't get involved with Duckpins as they have with 10 pins. The bottom line is Duckpins is a much harder sport than 10 pins and takes much more skill. How many 300 games have you seen or 200 averages are there in Duckpins?? I wish there was Duckpin house close to Charles county I would like to get my children involved... Definitely a fun game. One last comment if you look in the Duckpins world records you'll find my name listed. (4-man world record set.) I was low man that night but the other 3 guys bowled there butts off. See Ya....
Craig Trilli <actrilli@cs.com>
Indian Head, md USA - Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 12:07:46 (EST)

Never knew about it until I worked in Hagerstown MD. Way more popular there then ten pins. My family now loves duck pin bowling. My little one wants to go back to Maryland just to play. Last Thanksgiving I took him to Gettysburg. He made me drive down to Hagerstown to duck pin bowl! We tell our New Jersey friends about it. Almost all have never heard of duck pins, or even rubber band duck pins. Can't wait until they get "smart" up here and get duck pins!
Mike Daly <mdaly59@aol.com>
Bayville, NJ USA - Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 21:36:22 (EST)

Never knew about it until I worked in Hagerstown MD. Way more popular there then ten pins. My family now loves duck pin bowling. My little one wants to go back to Maryland just to play. Last Thanksgiving I took him to Gettysburg. He made me drive down to Hagerstown to duck pin bowl! We tell our New Jersey friends about it. Almost all have never heard of duck pins, or even rubber band duck pins. Can't wait until they get "smart" up here and get duck pins!
Mike Daly <mdaly59@aol.com>
Bayville, NJ USA - Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 21:21:44 (EST)

This is a great sport my parents bowled duckpins when I was little till my teen years in Glen Burnie at Greenway bowl which unfortunally burned down. I bowled in a school league in the 70's now in my 30's stiil bowl this wonderful sport and now my 8 year old daughter has been bowling the last 4 years at Glen Burnie bowling center. Everybody should enjoy this way of bowling at least once in thier life.
Mark Kugler <kuglerm@katebww.com>
Glen Burnie, MD. USA - Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at 23:13:20 (EST)

I'm glad to find your website. It's a great and cool site. I'm planning to enlist in a duckpin bowling association in our place. Can I request a sample copy of a constitution & by-laws of this type of association? Thanks and more power. nestor s. alcantara
NESTOR S. ALCANTARA <nsalcantara@netscape.com>
sorsogon, sorsogon philippines - Friday, November 30, 2001 at 03:57:50 (EST)

Nice looking page. Keep up the good work. With regards: Bowl-O-Rama
Bowl-O-Rama <info@bowl-o-rama.nl>
- Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 06:22:34 (EST)

Great site! I grew up near Annapolis, MD and bowled dux for many years. My favorite duckpin house was Colonial Lanes in Annapolis, it had 40 lanes. It was quite the place to be back in the day. It's sad that many duckping bowling alleys have closed over the years. Duckpin bowling is truly rich in tradition, and deserves to remain part of the Maryland culture. Let's do what we can to keep it rolling.
Walt Baker <wbaker864@aol.com>
Gaffney, SC USA - Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 11:49:19 (EST)

Very good site,really enjoyed my visit and reading your guestbook,I will call back soon to see if you have added anything new.Thank you.
Nicky O Donnell <nickaus1@yahoo.com>
Cork, n/a Ireland - Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 15:36:19 (EST)

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Amy Grant
USA - Monday, November 05, 2001 at 03:54:24 (EST)

great and cool site
rick <rick@eth.net>
cranford, nj USA - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 16:38:50 (EST)

I grew up bowling Duckpins in Rhode Island. I am now living in North Carolina. I miss playing Duckpins alot. I would like to see efforts made to try and bring this bowling version back from having 1 foot in the grave. Talking to a lot of people here say they would try it and it sounds like a whole lot of fun. SAVE THE DUCKS!
Marcel Dessert <md3462@cs.com>
Newton, NC USA - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 20:45:52 (EDT)

I was psyched to find your site. I grew up playing candlepin but didn't hear about duck pin 'til recently. Now i shall make an effort to play it more.
Emily <emdurso@mtholyoke.edu>
Somerville, ma USA - Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 01:43:41 (EDT)

Great site, need to have more people and more places to play duckpin!
keith <neomuzic@yahoo.com>
Bedford, MA USA - Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 23:03:05 (EDT)

Great site, thanks!
Matt
USA - Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 05:51:18 (EDT)

Great site!
Lenka
USA - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 09:29:44 (EDT)

I enjoyed your site! Thank You! Some of my other favorite sites are:

DragonBallZ Pictures
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Late Nite Radio
Harrisonville, MO USA - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 09:01:29 (EDT)

Hi folks! I'm glad that there are so many interested in this game. To tell you the truth I hated bowling (I thought it was dorky with a capital D) until I disovered this game. I'm 23 and I just duckpin bowled at Dormont Lanes for the first time about three months ago. Dormont just tore up its lanes, and I believe the place that had it in Carrick is closed. Can anyone tell me where I can play in Pittsburgh or within an hour's drive? Are they open all year round or seasonal? Any place to play Candlepins (GREAT GAME, even harder than duckpins, had to go to Mocton, New2 Brunswick to play)? Thanks a lot.
Andrew <darkstar@e-machines.net>
Pittsburgh, Pa USA - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 12:47:55 (EDT)

Hello.
Nicky O Donnell <nickaus1@yahoo.com>
Cork, n/a Ireland - Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 13:23:50 (EDT)

I think that you have a very informative site and I thank you for your time and effort for our great game. I am a member of the Duckpin Pro Tour and I like to meet people at the different tournaments and events surrounding them like the Pro-Ams.
Bobby McGill <bobomagoo@aol.com>
Barrington, RI USA - Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 02:27:21 (EDT)

Duckpin will never die!!I'm back after 10 years away from the game and plan on getting as many people bowling as I can.....Great Web Site!!
Eric Weaver
Westminster, MD USA - Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 23:37:01 (EDT)

Thanks for your great site. I have found Collin's Bowladrome in Billerica, Ma, on your website and have been enjoying Duckpin Bowling since March.
Alan <alflh78@aol.com>
Waltham, MA USA - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 18:44:37 (EDT)

Do you know were I can find rubberband duckpin lanes in USA???
Fred Maltais <goldenboy98@caramail.com>
Quebec, Qc Can - Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 20:00:28 (EDT)

I think your site is very informative. I first learned about Duckpin bowling while living in Virginia. There was a small alley in Middleburg, VA housed in the basement of the community center. The kids had a blast and it kept them off the streets. I would love to open an alley here in Cape Coral. There are many youngsters who are looking for something new to do and the local bowling alleys are always full. You've given me a better insite to the desire to promote this sport. I'd like to learn more!
Maria <antethl@earthlink.net>
Cape Coral, FL USA - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 10:40:49 (EDT)

Great Site. Thank You.
Brenda <brend65@go.com>
NY, NY USA - Friday, June 08, 2001 at 20:32:53 (EDT)

I just want to say how great is to see a site that let's folks know about duck pins. As the head of a stay at home dads group, we are always looking for ways to have fun with our kids. Duck pins is a great way to have fun. Thanks to this site I was able to find several lanes in my area to bowl a few ducks. Thanks so much for the site, and I let our whole community of stay at home dads know about the site, and encouraged them all to get out there and bowl. Thanks, Mike Stilwell
Mike Stilwell <Fleetsuper@msn.com>
Alexandria, VA USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 13:58:45 (EDT)

Robin, Nice to see a site dedicated to duckpins. I grew up in the business and currently operate Thunderhead Bowl in Taneytown, MD. We have 12 Duckpin Lanes and 16 Tenpin Lanes. We have found it harder to fill let alone start duckpin leagues. Our best success with duckpins has been with kids, but most move over to tenpins when they are teenagers. Not ready to give up on duckpins yet !!!
Mark Kraus
Taneytown, MD USA - Saturday, May 12, 2001 at 01:32:40 (EDT)

I grew up in Maryland and have fond memories of duckpin bowling. But I had almost forgotten about it until a new bowling alley opened up here in Indiana and has several lanes dedicated to duckpins. It's marketed as a kid's game (complete with bumpers that prevent gutter balls). I've played several times. I wish it was taken more seriously and that there were leagues here.
Kevin Osborn <kevin.osborn@alcoa.com>
Crawfordsville, IN USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 14:12:45 (EDT)

Are there NO lanes in California? Any plans for any? Am I the only California resident who loves Duckpins?
jeff <jwachtel@landscapefilms.com>
LA, CA USA - Friday, May 04, 2001 at 17:49:06 (EDT)

White Oak Lanes often has a 2-for-1 coupon on its website - whiteoaklanes.com. Also, Glenmont Lanes offers discounted bowling Friday nights, and Walkersville Bowling Center offers 2 hrs of bowling on 1 lane with shoe rental, Sundays only, for only $13. Go ducks!!
Lori
Garrett Park, MD USA - Friday, April 20, 2001 at 16:54:38 (EDT)

Twinbrook - Saturday morning 'Bantam' league on Viers Mill Rd. We're talking 30 yrs ago - early 1970's.
Lynn <beljay@starpower.net>
manassas, va USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 11:59:12 (EDT)

Cool
DJ <Chingon2187@expn.com>
Mv, PA USA - Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 13:24:17 (EDT)

Cool
DJ <Chingon2187@expn.com>
Mv, PA USA - Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 13:23:43 (EDT)

Hi Robin your site is great.i live in Cecil County.I try to bowl ducks as often as possible.it is about a 45 minute drive to siedel lanes but i do it because DUCKPINS RULE. Thanks Jerry.
Jerry Bouchelle
North East, MDH USA - Saturday, March 31, 2001 at 21:30:47 (EST)

Hi Robin my name is jerry your site is great i grew up
jerry bouchelle
North East, MDH USA - Saturday, March 31, 2001 at 21:04:03 (EST)

I just saw Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood visit a rubberband duckpin alley. I found you and now know the history of the sport. I grew up with the now closed Westbard Ave lanes, I now take my 2 year old to Seidel's in Baltimore. We will check out the one in Mt. Airy and Tuffy Leman's as well. Thank you for the great info! We love the game.
Lucijeanne <elm3@earthlink.net>
Montgomery Village, MD USA - Friday, March 30, 2001 at 12:49:24 (EST)

Hey great site I see your very interested in Duck pin cool :) But I do 5 pin bowling it's surprising I was reading an online article about certain veriations of bowling and I have found out that every five years 20 duck pin centers shut down and 12 five pin centers open that's why I thought I should tell some Duck pinners that there sport is going down the drain anyways have fun good luck and good bowling :)
Brendan <headpin21@hotmail.com>
P.A, Canada - Friday, March 23, 2001 at 18:35:15 (EST)

Hi i bowl ten pin,was asking about duckpin found this sit very interesting would love to try it myself,all the best in your sport keep up the good work great site JOHN K
JOHN KILPATRICK <irene@kilpatrick37.fsnet.co.uk>
uddingston, SCOTLAND - Friday, March 23, 2001 at 16:25:26 (EST)

we bowl rubberband ducks here in johnstown,pa. area. Weget higher scores with these pins. baltimore area bowlers come up every may to bowl at zips lanes. we have 3 weekend tourney here . a lot of fun
ralph barndt <barnee56@aol.com>
windber, pa. USA - Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 23:05:37 (EST)

Loved the site... but you need more on the scoring when you play
Judson Mills
USA - Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 18:34:43 (EST)

I love Duckpin Bowling, it is "life" . . . every Wednesday morning I go bowling and then to bingo. Hi, Robin, see you soon, Love Patsy Curro
Patsy Curro <pcurro@yahoo.com>
burtonsville, md USA - Tuesday, March 06, 2001 at 15:35:41 (EST)

JUST FOUND YOU..GREAT SITE.JUST WHEN SOMEONE TRIES TO TELL ME DUCKPINS IS DYING,HERE WE ALL ARE...ALIVE AND THRIVING..ITS A BEAUTIFUL THING.
STEVE KELLY <SKELLY1717@AOL.COM>
BEL AIR, MD USA - Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 00:41:07 (EST)

JUST FOUND YOU..GREAT SITE.JUST WHEN SOMEONE TRIES TO TELL ME DUCKPINS IS DYING,HERE WE ALL ARE...ALIVE ANND THRIVING..ITS A BEAUTIFUL THING.
STEVE KELLY <SKELLY1717@AOL.COM>
BEL AIR, MD USA - Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 00:38:57 (EST)

Hello folks! In the past few months I've re-discovered the fun of duckpins since I have a 4-yr old who loves the sport! My husband & I take her duckpin bowling to either Tuffy Leeman's Glenmont Lanes or White Oak Lanes, once at AMF College Park. Today I checked out the smaller lanes in Frederick, Mt Airy & Walkersville. The latter has a Sun. family special from 1-4 where you get 1 lane for 2 hours with shoe rental for only $13. I've also come across a website for Paramount Industries in Mass., which makes new duckpin balls. If you contact them directly, a new ball costs only about $35, instead of $60-75 that a bowling alley will charge. Here's the link for it: http://www.tiac.net/users/pii/1bld.htm As Jay & the Techniques sing: "Keep the ball rolling!"
Lori S
Garrett Park, MD USA - Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 20:05:06 (EST)


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