WRITE UP FOR WEEK # 10: SWEEPS WEEK AT KATE KEARNEY'S
CAPTAIN'S LOG: DART DATE: 11 - 26 -06
It was a festive night at Kate Kearney's, all 7 current Dartbag team members were on hand, and a special guest appearance by Lou Henry brought the total to 8. Hope made the scene. And when Nellie and Jess showed up with their friend, that made an even dozen on hand to enjoy the scene. There was football, good wings, beer, a lively crowd... just about all the ingredients for a good time.
The 'Bags would face off against Three-Pronged Approach. The last time (and first time) we faced these guys they pasted us 15-9. Uncle Tony was throwing darts and cringe-inducing language around and the bad guys routed us at our own building. So The Dartbags (Most Drinkin'est and Friendliest Dart Team in NYC TM) were looking to return the favor. Keepin' it classy, of course.
The Captains faced off in the first set. Captain Hamdy of 3-Pronged vs. Captain Furious of the Dartbags. Frank rolled with an 8 turner to take the first game, nearly gave the second one away before hitting D-1, and won a close battle in final leg. 3-0 good guys to start.
They say we all have our demons. And it's true. The score sheet said Pike played Paul Wang in the second set, but Pike's true opponent was "Thumonculus", the little thumb demon invisible to all save Pike. Thumonculus (composite artest rendering here) has bedeviled Glenn all year by swiping his scythe into Glenn's first metacarpal bone during his backswing, causing drops or errant throws. Pike won some battles (see 295 ASPs), but on Monday, Thumonculus won the war. (Damn his black soul!) But much credit must go to Paul for the victories. 3-3. (Note: This is not the same creature as Seamus the Invisible Leprechaun who sits above the board at Keeley's and blocks Lou's darts after Louis has been drinking Double Diamond IPA. Did you know that if you Google "Seamus the Invisible Leprechaun" you get multiple Dartbags hits? Try it. It's fun!).
Cup took on Takashi in set 3. This was a good one.. Cup took the first game in a tight contest. He dropped leg two before winning another close battle. This makes back to back weeks for Cup taking 2/3 off a tough opponent. How locked in was Cup? He had 4 rounds in which he hit at least two T-19s for a total of 484 ASPs.
Last up was Vince against another tough customer, Mr. Clean look-alike, Dax. He too finished in the semi-finals of the Singles tourney. (Like I said, tough team). 'Cenzo took the first, before dropping a pair of close ones. 6-6.
On to Cricket. Dax and Scott faced off against Vince and The Captain. Revenge would be Vince's. Some solid darts all around and trip 16s or 15s from Vince when it seemed like we needed them most made the difference. A sweep for the good guys, and the with that we were up 9-6.
But in the second set, Tarek and Takashi were sharp. Cup chipped in with an R-7, but the 'Bags couldn't hold off the big 3-Pronged attack. Another sweep. 9-9.
Pike and Nellie had to head home, but not before Piker left us something to think about. It's time once again for...
Hair Care Tips from Glenn:
"Winter's coming and that means 'tis the season for white flakes - dandruff that is! How often do you shampoo? If it's more than twice a week, you may be running the risk of drying out your scalp. Here's a way to perk up your locks without 'hitting the bottle'. Apply jojoba oil to the ends, wrap in plastic, then go to bed and sleep the night through. It's a great way to vitalize your 'do during the dry season. Try it! You'll be 'leading the league' in shine and balance in no time" - Glenn
Thanks, guy. We'll definitely check that out.
Frank and Tim played Dax and Scott in the first set. The Captain brought his A-game and the good guys rolled in leg 1. Tim did the honors in the second set getting us in and then out (D-Top). And a double-4 for the Captain completed the sweep for the 'Bags. 12-9.
But the team of Tarek and Takashi was once again too much in the final set, yet another sweep. And with that, the final score was 12-12.
It was punch-counter punch all night long. Six of the 8 sets were sweeps. (3 a piece). It would have been nice to have walked away with a win. But a 3 point improvement after the egregious beating last time speaks well of the effort. Plus, this was a particularly fun evening. Good crowd. On a bittersweet note, Cup has migrated south for the season (much like a Canada Goose or a Larchmont Grandma). But if he can commute from Mainland China, he can handle Key West.
Props to Cup for his 729 ASPs -- a new personal record, I believe. Props also to the Capt. for going 9/9 on the evening. Props to everyone for making it a fun night.
ASP Recap:
Cup: 729
Frank: 610
Vince: 400
Pike: 295
It was a festive night at Kate Kearney's, all 7 current Dartbag team members were on hand, and a special guest appearance by Lou Henry brought the total to 8. Hope made the scene. And when Nellie and Jess showed up with their friend, that made an even dozen on hand to enjoy the scene. There was football, good wings, beer, a lively crowd... just about all the ingredients for a good time.
The 'Bags would face off against Three-Pronged Approach. The last time (and first time) we faced these guys they pasted us 15-9. Uncle Tony was throwing darts and cringe-inducing language around and the bad guys routed us at our own building. So The Dartbags (Most Drinkin'est and Friendliest Dart Team in NYC TM) were looking to return the favor. Keepin' it classy, of course.
The Captains faced off in the first set. Captain Hamdy of 3-Pronged vs. Captain Furious of the Dartbags. Frank rolled with an 8 turner to take the first game, nearly gave the second one away before hitting D-1, and won a close battle in final leg. 3-0 good guys to start.
They say we all have our demons. And it's true. The score sheet said Pike played Paul Wang in the second set, but Pike's true opponent was "Thumonculus", the little thumb demon invisible to all save Pike. Thumonculus (composite artest rendering here) has bedeviled Glenn all year by swiping his scythe into Glenn's first metacarpal bone during his backswing, causing drops or errant throws. Pike won some battles (see 295 ASPs), but on Monday, Thumonculus won the war. (Damn his black soul!) But much credit must go to Paul for the victories. 3-3. (Note: This is not the same creature as Seamus the Invisible Leprechaun who sits above the board at Keeley's and blocks Lou's darts after Louis has been drinking Double Diamond IPA. Did you know that if you Google "Seamus the Invisible Leprechaun" you get multiple Dartbags hits? Try it. It's fun!).
Cup took on Takashi in set 3. This was a good one.. Cup took the first game in a tight contest. He dropped leg two before winning another close battle. This makes back to back weeks for Cup taking 2/3 off a tough opponent. How locked in was Cup? He had 4 rounds in which he hit at least two T-19s for a total of 484 ASPs.
Last up was Vince against another tough customer, Mr. Clean look-alike, Dax. He too finished in the semi-finals of the Singles tourney. (Like I said, tough team). 'Cenzo took the first, before dropping a pair of close ones. 6-6.
On to Cricket. Dax and Scott faced off against Vince and The Captain. Revenge would be Vince's. Some solid darts all around and trip 16s or 15s from Vince when it seemed like we needed them most made the difference. A sweep for the good guys, and the with that we were up 9-6.
But in the second set, Tarek and Takashi were sharp. Cup chipped in with an R-7, but the 'Bags couldn't hold off the big 3-Pronged attack. Another sweep. 9-9.
Pike and Nellie had to head home, but not before Piker left us something to think about. It's time once again for...
Hair Care Tips from Glenn:
"Winter's coming and that means 'tis the season for white flakes - dandruff that is! How often do you shampoo? If it's more than twice a week, you may be running the risk of drying out your scalp. Here's a way to perk up your locks without 'hitting the bottle'. Apply jojoba oil to the ends, wrap in plastic, then go to bed and sleep the night through. It's a great way to vitalize your 'do during the dry season. Try it! You'll be 'leading the league' in shine and balance in no time" - Glenn
Thanks, guy. We'll definitely check that out.
Frank and Tim played Dax and Scott in the first set. The Captain brought his A-game and the good guys rolled in leg 1. Tim did the honors in the second set getting us in and then out (D-Top). And a double-4 for the Captain completed the sweep for the 'Bags. 12-9.
But the team of Tarek and Takashi was once again too much in the final set, yet another sweep. And with that, the final score was 12-12.
It was punch-counter punch all night long. Six of the 8 sets were sweeps. (3 a piece). It would have been nice to have walked away with a win. But a 3 point improvement after the egregious beating last time speaks well of the effort. Plus, this was a particularly fun evening. Good crowd. On a bittersweet note, Cup has migrated south for the season (much like a Canada Goose or a Larchmont Grandma). But if he can commute from Mainland China, he can handle Key West.
Props to Cup for his 729 ASPs -- a new personal record, I believe. Props also to the Capt. for going 9/9 on the evening. Props to everyone for making it a fun night.
ASP Recap:
Cup: 729
Frank: 610
Vince: 400
Pike: 295
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