Ten Pin Bowling

Before the kids went back to school. Perhaps  something indoors, not so slippy. 

"Let's go Bowling" someone says! Great idea! 2 lanes are booked.  

I put a notice on the BB mum yahoo group "Turn up if you want to" 

21 kids arrive......we book another 3 lanes! 

The man behind the counter is very stressed there are so many children there! We were the only customers in the whole bowling alley! 

Maureen managed to get the kids sorted out into age groups, we found all the light balls we could. 

The kids had a great time. The older kids managed to sort it out themselves. We needed someone to supervise the younger kids, but we took it in turns, while others had coffee. What a great morning, and cheap too, 2 games including shoe hire, about 5 euros each! 

Note about the yahoo group. 

A few of the mums meet at the Wiener Cafe in Neu Westend after school drop off a few times a week. The conversation on Monday morning usually started with  "Hubby was on a conference, so it was just the kids and I" I suggested setting up a yahoo group, and post things like "We are going to the zoo, if you are interested, meet us at the gates @10am" Then we can go if we want to, it also meant the kid can play together, and the mums could have some adult company as well.  

This is working really well, and I am finding we are getting out a little bit more when it is just the kids and I on weekends.  The group is also helpful when trying to find a plumber who speaks a little bit of English if you get stuck.