Why it's better to be a man

Your belly usually hides your big hips.

You can "do" your nails with a pocketknife.

You don't have to shave below your neck.

You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.

Car mechanics tell you the truth.

Wedding plans take care of themselves.

You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.

You don't care if someone notices your new haircut.

You never have to drive to another gas station because this one's just too "icky".

Wedding Dress $5000; Tux rental $100.

People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.

Your pals can be trusted never to trap you with: "So, notice anything different?"

One mood, ALL the time.

Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.

A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.

You can open all your own jars.

You can kill your own food.

You can leave the motel bed unmade.

Dry cleaners and hair stylists don't rob you blind.

You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.

If someone forgets to invite you to something, he or she can still be your friend.

Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.

If you are 34 and single, nobody notices.

You can quietly enjoy a car ride from the passenger's seat.

You don't have to clean your apartment if the maid is coming.

You can quietly watch a game with a buddy for hours without thinking: "He must be mad at me."

You can drop by to see a friend without having to bring a little gift.

You are not expected to know the names of more than five colors.

You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.

The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.

You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives, on December 24th, in 45 minutes.

It's an exciting new season in Wichita dart leagues

So far there doesn't seem to be a dominant team in either Handicap or Open League. I've heard reports that some lopsided matches have occurred, but I haven't been involved in any. Every match and almost every game has been down to the wire.

Final results of the last Handicap session - check this out!

1 - DannyS - 176 wins
2 - Wonders - 173 wins
3 - Lizzards - 172 wins
4/5 - Rat Bastards - 164 wins
4/5 - GuyH - 164 wins

It's great to see all the new players in the leagues this season.

Joke Of The Week

Just before the funeral services, the undertaker came up to the very elderly widow and asked, "How old was your husband?"

"98," she replied. "Two years older than me."

"So you're 96," the undertaker commented.

She responded, "Hardly worth going home is it?"

Thursday night - Players looking for teams - teams looking for players

Thursday night leagues start in less than 2 weeks. If there are players looking for teams or teams looking for players, leave a comment here and we'll see if we can put people and teams together.

Benefit for DaveA

The benefit for DaveA at the Legion, Sunday, August 13 was memorable on many levels.

There was an outstanding turnout with 40 people in the first blind draw and 26 in the second. The soft-tip community was represented with many who do not normally play steel-tip attending the event. Their participation was greatly appreciated.

Many people opened their pocketbooks to help Dave and Cheryl. The total donations were more than 3 times the total contributed through entry fees. The feeling that swept the room when Cheryl made her round of hugs can only be described as "total pride and love".

Dave is progressing well. Doctors want to keep him in rehab until he's on his feet and walking, which could be any day now.

Last Sunday was a day of nothing but good news.

Teams looking for players - Players looking for teams

If you are a player looking for a team or a team captain looking for players, please post a comment.

I'm looking for one for Monday, but my first offer goes to an old friend who hasn't said "no" yet.

Post your "who's looking" comments. Too late for Monday nights, but maybe we can get an extra team or 2 for Thursday.

Welcome, new and not-so-new darters

MarkR is a new addition to the Monday night leagues. He will be playing out of Eagle's on their Monday night team. Some of you may remember him as the "new guy" with some great ideas and comments at our recent meeting.

Returning to the Wichita darts scene is Bill Greiner and his new "significant other", Sara. Bill had major reconstructive surgery on his spine and his Dr. advised him to "get out, do more things and have some fun". Bill is certainly taking the "have some fun" part seriously. Bill and/or Sara are looking for a Thursday night team. I spent 3+ hours with Bill Friday night and think Bill will be welcomed and appreciated in the WDA.

MarkR and Ian were both in the hunt for the money at the round robin held Friday at the Legion. They didn't realize they were on the same Monday team until after the matches were finished. At the conclusion of the organized Friday night event at the Legion a couple hours of "fun challenges" broke out and MarkR demonstrated he is going to be a popular dart player and a force to be reckoned with on the dart board.

ADO darts in Wichita

Steel-tip darts are alive and well in Wichita. Darting events are held 4 nights a week with many special events and get-togethers to promote darting and have some fun throwing the pointy things at the round thing.

The hot spots for darts in Wichita are:

The Laid Back Club, 911 E. Morris. Just a couple of blocks removed from the "Old Towne" district with outstanding food and prices that work for those on a budget. The Laid Back has 6 boards. League nights on Mondays and Thursdays generally fill 4 of the boards. There may be a spare board or 2 on league nights, but it's more likely you can find a match after league play, which ends around 10 PM.

The Laid Back has a Satuday night blind draw. Signups at 7:30. Blind draw starts at 8. Mystery out pot. Payouts are 3 deep with a burrito for 4th. Some people have been accused of blowing the 3/4 match to get the burrito. It's that good.

Here's a map to find the Laid Back: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=911%20E%20Morris%20St&city=Wichita&state=KS&zipcode=67211%2d2414&country=US&geodiff=1


American Legion Post 4 - Murdock and Water. 4 permanent dart boards. Has the facilities to put up 20 boards for special events.

League darts on Mondays and Thursdays tend to fill the available boards. A darter can probably find a match after league play is done.

Blind draws on Friday nights. Signups at 7:30. Blind draw starts at 8. Mystery Out pot. No active kitchen, but "bar food" offerings are topped by an outstanding BBQ Beef sandwich.

Here's a map to find the Legion:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=W%20Murdock%20St%20%26%20N%20Water%20St&city=Wichita&state=KS&zipcode=67203&country=US&geodiff=1

Upcoming Events

It's in between seasons. I haven't heard of any blind draws on normal league nights, but it's safe to say that if you go to any WDA sponsor, you can find some darts to be played. Especially if you get on the phone and bring friends with you.

Here's what's coming up in the next month or so. I'm sure there is more, so add a Comment if you know of other stuff happening.

Sunday, August 13 - American Legion - Benefit Blind Draw for Dave and CherylA. $10 entry. 50% payback. Legion will provide burgers and dogs. Bring a covered dish. Signups at Noon. Darts start at 1.

August 14 - Start of the Monday night leagues. Schedules are not out yet. Watch here or at http://www.wdanews.com.

August 17 - Deadline for signing up Thursday Night Teams

August 24 - Start of the Thursday night leagues.

September 1 - 3. The NotSoLizzard Palooza. This is more or less an "invitation only" dart party. If you know how to find it, you're probably invited.