Set 'Em Up and Knock 'Em Down

The Skinny:

When I'm thinking good wholesome family fun, I think one thing and one thing alone. Bowling. Bowling is one of America's oldest and most enjoyable past times and its reputation doesn't seem to be heading anywhere anytime soon. What's great about bowling is that it doesn't take much physical ability, so anyone can do it! However, it can sometimes can be addicting and that can get pricy. You know how it is, you always just want to play one more game. Well for those of you like me who always need one more game or those of you who just don't want to pay high prices for shoes and games which tally up quick head to Chipper's Lane on the north end of College Ave. where you can get shoe rentals and your first game for only $2. Every game after that is also $2. Typically shoes go for around $3 and games can be just as pricey if you don't go at the right time. So check it out on Wednesday nights after 9pm. It is certaintly the best time to go anywhere in Fort Collins. SIDE NOTE: There is also a Chipper's Lanes on Horsetooth Avenue on the other side of town. That alley is slightly more expensive and doesn't have the deals that the College Avenue Chipper's has so don't hurt your wallet by making that simple mistake.

Directions:

This is a very easy place to get to. Simply head North on College Ave until you are completely out of Old Town. Continue for about another half mile and Chipper's Lanes will be on your right hand side. You can't miss it. For more information and contact info go to:http://www.bowling2u.com/centers/find_detail.asp?ID=2109

and most of all HAVE FUN!

Movie Time!

The Deal:
Located off of drake ave by shields is the Cinema Saver 6. A theatre which features movies that are stuck in the transistion between theatres and dvd. So why go see a movie that you can probably just rent in a few weeks anyways? Because the Cinema Saver is a steal of a deal, that's why. Its actually cheaper than renting a movie at Blockbuster. You can see any film for only $2 during matinees and $3 during regular showtimes. Shows run between 1:30 in the afternoon for the earliest shows and 10:00 Pm for the latest shows. And despite what you might think, the movie screens are actually full size and the seats are comfy. Make sure you bring cash with you though because that's all they're going to take. Also, one of the only ways that the theatre is able to stay in business is through their concession stands, so buy some popcorn if your hungry, they have a good selection of seasonings for it. Right now the films playing are Mr. Woodcock, Hairspray, Harry Potter 2, Shrek the Third, Sydney White, The Brave One, and the hilarious movie Superbad. You can check out showtimes and more information on directions and contact info at the new Fort Collins movie page located at http://www.fortcollinsmovies.com/

Fort Collins Colorado - Best Place to Live

So for this week's blog, I've decided not to highlight a particular place in Fort Collins to go; but instead, I thought this short video from CNN on Fort Collins would give you guys a much broader view of Fort Collins and want makes it so darn great. I chose to post this video because it does feature some activities that I would have like to have mentioned, but as the weather gets colder they just don't seem practical. Also, this video shows first and foremost that the place to be is indeed Fort Collins and for those who don't appreciate it enough yet, hopefully this will help.