What We Get Up To In Our Spare Time

By The Cheap Chick | Published: February 1, 2010

So, I went bowling with my friends this weekend…

…dressed as a bridal party. As one does. As it was my birthday party, I got to be the bride:

That’s our King, Nels, playing the roll of Big Mama. We sort of all patterned ourselves after a whacked-out, amped-up version of Steel Magnolias. AS ONE DOES.

Cost of bowling – $3.99 per game. Cost of rental shoes – $2.99 per pair. Expressions on the faces of the patrons at Tuttles Bowling Alley in Hopkins – priceless. Free lesson learned – life is more fun if you dress up for it.

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11 Comments

Alisa

Posted February 1, 2010 at 10:35 PM | Permalink

That is too, too AWESOME.
The StuntGirl

Posted February 2, 2010 at 8:05 AM | Permalink

Sounds like the Most. Fun. Ever.
Larue

Posted February 2, 2010 at 8:32 AM | Permalink

I wouldn’t say patterned ourselves. I would say it just sort of happened. Which was fun anyway. I had a lovely time being Crazy Aunt Irma with my Disco Hair….

And you made a lovely bride…. sniff…
Larue

Posted February 2, 2010 at 8:33 AM | Permalink

Also? Make sure your outfit isn’t so vintage that it falls apart as you start bowling. Just an FYI.
Sarah

Posted February 2, 2010 at 9:02 AM | Permalink

Hysterical! I wish I had the guts to do something like that!
Kathleen

Posted February 2, 2010 at 1:57 PM | Permalink

Too dang awesome!! Next time, I say, why not go bowling dressed as the cast of the “Flintsones”? Hee-hee…. I *love* your guys’ and gals’ creativity, originality, and plain ol’ spunk. Why be like everyone else and dress “normal”? Just dress. LOL
Renee

Posted February 3, 2010 at 4:59 PM | Permalink

May I also add that it’s always more fun with A LOT of friends doing this! And, so far, my SIL, my cousin and my friend since we were wee, Megan, ALL want in on an upcoming excursion! Can I just say, we are AWESOME! And our ringleader takes the cake! (Birthday joke-hehehe)
Renee

Posted February 3, 2010 at 4:59 PM | Permalink

and I kinda like the FLINTSTONES idea…
Kate B

Posted February 3, 2010 at 8:20 PM | Permalink

Too fun!
Larue is right, you made a lovely “bride.” Glad you had a great birthday!
Kathleen

Posted February 4, 2010 at 8:37 PM | Permalink

Thanks, Renee, for the correction. Dangnabbit, I need new glasses. Or better detail orientation. Ugh! LOL So, ya think Erin should be Wilma, Betty, or Anne Margrock? Hee-hee….
Larue

Posted February 5, 2010 at 12:03 AM | Permalink

Oh Kathleen, I am the token redhead in the group. I get to be Wilma. Erin gets to play the Eva Gabor guest star. Heh.