Just saw this thread. I've been to a few of the Madison monthlies though it's been a while now. For me the biggest turn off (and one of the reasons I haven't come back) is the barrier to doing well. I show up and have to play a game I've probably never touched, or played very little. That means I have no idea how to score well, and end up doing amazingly bad because I don't know what to do. One of the times I came Sean helped me out on TAF after I mentioned I didn't like the machine cause I can't ever build points. I then actually had a good game on it after he gave a few hints. Another reason is I'm on the west side, and Saturday sucks for a day for me (though I totally understand why you have one on Saturday).

That being said, I still go out to schwoeglers when I have a chance to help support you guys. The variety of pins available in our area is awesome. Thanks to you guys for the hard work.

True, but that's a 25 minute drive to that side of town. Making time to do a monthly is bad enough (I have a lot going on all the time). I was just explaining why I don't come anymore. It's not fun always being at the bottom just because I don't know what to do for a decent score. I'm also semi introverted, so going to a meet up and not knowing anyone is tough. Not making excuses, just mentioning what my situation is. I'm sure there are others like me.