Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Bowl me over...

On the weekend my husband and I took the girls bowling. It's been a little while but it was so much fun. We only played one game but if I am completely honest, if we continued I would have improved dramatically with each game. I hit my stride just before the end and only lost by a few points. My husband, on the other hand, was definitely going downhill.

We also challenged each other at car racing and air hockey. We are both a little competitive.

I lost everything. So, I will insist we continue playing all of them until I win and then we will never play again.

Are you a happy loser?

Even the bowling ball is saying "WT...??!!"

On Tuesdays I link up with IBOT at Essentially Jess

Posted by at Tuesday, January 01, 2013

56 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 1, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    happy 2013! really enjoyed reading a number of your entries. my faves was those related to botox. they were very helpful. i'm considering getting them for my frown lines. because i'm starting to look angry even when i'm wearing the poker face.

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    1. Redcliffe StyleJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:54 AM

      Haha, I know how you feel. The angry lines are what got to me too. Rachel xx

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  2. Leanne @ Deep Fried FruitJanuary 1, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Haha! My husband once played Scrabble with me and he won. He has never played Scrabble again because he wanted to finish on a high.
    Happy bowling!
    (Love the shoes)
    Happy New Year
    Cheers
    Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit

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    1. Redcliffe StyleJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:55 AM

      I did the same with Scrabble to my husband. No more Scrabble here and I am left the reigning champion. Rxx

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  3. UnknownJanuary 1, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Not a happy loser, but to keep the peace i'll accept defeat. Until we get a basketball hoop and then she's on!

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    1. Redcliffe StyleJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:56 AM

      We have never played with a basketball hoop. That is a great idea - gift for next Christmas too :)

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    I've never been bowling! My kids think that I'm nuts!

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  5. Bright Shiny ApplesJanuary 1, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Happy New Year!! I Love bowling.. I might convince hubby to go bowling with the kids this weekend!!!!


    #teamIBOT was here :)

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    1. Redcliffe StyleJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:56 AM

      I hope you do. My girls love it and have since they were really small. Rx

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    It's been ages I haven't gone to bowling... I wish you a very Happy New Year Rachel!

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  7. Bossy MummyJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I don't do anything I don't win - bad personality trait of mine ;) have a wonderful 2013 xxxx

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    I'd like to think I was a good loser and I am to my friends but I'm FIERCELY competitive with my husband, especially at backgammon, because he's awesome and I'm just learning. It can get pretty heated. Happy New Year Rachel!! Emily

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    1. Redcliffe StyleJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:57 AM

      I love backgammon but I always lose to my husband and I can't stand it.

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  9. Lisa@RandomActsOfZenJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Happy New Year, Rach! You can't help but feel special in those shoes can you? xx

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    1. Redcliffe StyleJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:58 AM

      I love the shoes and I would have been happy to keep them. Happy New Year to you too.

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  10. Catherine RodieJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    I absolutely suck at bowling, I always come last. It doesn't bother me though. Backgammon on the other hand? I'd rathe play all night than accept defeat! Happy new year xx

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    1. Redcliffe StyleJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:58 AM

      Backgammon is excellent but I've been on a losing streak.

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  11. Kylie PurtellJanuary 1, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    I am not great at bowling but I like to do it all the same. Strangely I got better after we got a Wii and Dave and I had some serious bowling marathons on it!

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  12. MeJanuary 1, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    I am the least competitive person I know (except when it comes to myself !!!) but when we were a young married couple and went away for a weekend, we played pool (I had never played before) and I beat my husband a couple of times (so happy because I got to say "Mugs Away" for the start of the next game) but I don't think we have ever played again - every time he asks I have an excuse not to play !!!!
    Have the best 2013 !
    Me
    #IBOT visitor

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  13. Janet CamilleriJanuary 1, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Yes bowling is quite a lot of fun, even if they do make you wear those daggy shoes!

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    1. Redcliffe StyleJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:00 AM

      I love the shoes. I think they are my favourite part :)

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  14. KrystleJanuary 1, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    I'm okay with losing, but I hate it when it happens time and time again. Husband thrashes me at Wordsmith (I'm almost certain he cheats). I'm okay with it, but hate when he gets all cocky about it like it's an even playing field.

    Sounds like you had fun bowling. Hope 2013 brings wonderful things to your life :)

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    1. Redcliffe StyleJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:00 AM

      Thank you , I hope 2013 is wonderful for you too x

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  15. UnknownJanuary 1, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Love bowling. I have to take the kids during the holidays as they love it too. It's a great family day out. as for the sore loser thing. I don't mind losing but if I win I like to rub it in lol.

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    1. Redcliffe StyleJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:01 AM

      My kids insist on bowling at least once in holidays. I love it because it's fun and you're moving.

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  16. Kyla @ Three Quarters FullJanuary 1, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Oh I am super competitive, it's a family trait sadly and games night can get nasty. Luckily I usually win ;)

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    I am the worlds most competitive Connect 4 player...I once made my poor nephew play 23 games in a row until I won :(

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    1. Redcliffe StyleJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:01 AM

      Haha, I bet he never asks you to play anymore. Rx

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  18. RinaJanuary 1, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Happy New Year girl! Oh I love bowling...not an expert though but I just love it :)

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  19. Aroha @ Colours of SunsetJanuary 1, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    I am a terrible loser. My husband first said, "I love you" while playing a game of Monopoly (that I was losing) and I may or may not have told him to "shut up" back. Oops! Very sore loser here!

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  20. LyndalJanuary 1, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    ohhh it sounds like fun in theory... but i hate bowling because I'm so terrible at it ha ha #teamIBOT

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  21. LisaJanuary 1, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Happy New Year Rachel. I Love bowling but it’s been ages since I’ve gone.

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  22. Kirsty @ My Home TruthsJanuary 1, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    No, I'm not a happy loser but am learning to be a little more graceful in defeat for the sake of my kids! And I think a re-match for you guys is in order...!

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    1. Redcliffe StyleJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:04 AM

      It's important to teach our kids how to be a good winner or loser. We have a rule that you can only call the other person a 'loser' once but you can really drag it out. Maybe I shouldn't be in charge of teaching the girls :)

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  23. CJ (30 Days of Smiles)January 1, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Haaa, I don't mind losing if I win every once in awhile.

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  24. Lara at Charming LanguageJanuary 1, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Sounds like fun. We haven't been for ages either, and never since my girls were old enough to properly join in. Might be on the cards for these school holidays I think!

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  25. LeoviJanuary 2, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Exquisite composition. I wish you a 2013 full of dreams and hopes fulfilled.

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  26. Rhianna January 2, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Bowling is so much fun isn't it? We went the other month and I was so excited to bowl three strikes straight up. Mind you barely got a pin down after that!

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  27. EssentiallyJessJanuary 2, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    We love bowling, and Boatman and I are both pretty evenly matched. I'd love to do it competitively but we don't really have the time or money at the moment.

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  28. AzaraJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    Your last few lines really made me laugh. An excellent approach in my books. I don't mind losing if there's a good competition and it's not clear who's going to win. It's the game I enjoy more than the result.

    Visiting from IBOT.

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    1. Redcliffe StyleJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:06 AM

      Yes, I agree with that too. As long as it's an even match.

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  29. BJanuary 3, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Remind me to never bowl against you... I would defs crack under the pressure!

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Nah not a happy loser at all. Too competitive for my own good. And even if I win, I like to play to better myself. Sigh. I need help! Anyway, Happy New Year! Popped over from IBOT...

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