I was just practicing today, and have decided that I will participate in the 2004 ABC Masters, which is usually held at the National Bowling Stadium, in Reno, Nevada.

The reason? I feel like it. First of all, I've never been west of the Mississippi (I'm serious). So, obviously, I've never been to Reno, or Las Vegas for that matter. Second, competing in a PBA tournament gives me a great excuse to go travel to that area.

I won't mind flying there, but I probably would want to take all of my equipment, and I don't know how possible that is through the air. Then when I get there I'd have to rent a car, plus hotel and the week's expenses, which would add up pretty quickly.

I don't know what else to say about this topic, other than this is probably not 100% confirmed. If I win some $$$ soon, I'll definitely put about a grand or so aside for this. (If you were not aware, it costs about $1,000 / week to compete on the National Tour, which includes hotel, expenses, and the PBA entry fee for that particular tournament).

If by some miracle I make the telecast there, there will be a party in Boca Raton, FL. And if I win I'm buying a 2004 Cadillac Escalade, and put a good sound system in it, with either Xbox or PlayStation 2 in the back. Now that would be cool. Oh and if I won the masters I would quit my day job and stop working at the Pro Shop and go on tour.

- Joe Tex

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