Monday, November 16, 2009

Sunday is a Bowling Day

So, it turns out there is a bowling alley on the island. Twelve lanes.

For those of you who have never been to a remote field location: this is not typical. From WWII through the Cold War era, Midway was operated by the Navy as a remote base with up to 4,000 people stationed here at any given time (there are only about 70 people living here today). A bowling alley is likely the most out-there amenity we have on the island left over from the Navy days.

So on Sundays we bowl.
I lost tonight. I won't even tell you what I bowled, but in my defense: I'm sure the floor boards have warped some since the 1960's.

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