Definitely Thanks to Pinball Mafia and Andrew for taking the lead and getting the free play room done! It worked out to be well organized and set up. The Mafia also brought alot of nice games to share.
Also thanks to John Pedersen for bringing part of his awesome collection of EMs. They were all in nice shape and played great. The Mafia crew did an awesome job getting them there, we actually helped John unload the last 20 heads out of his van Tuesday night in the rain. He was a really nice guy and is obviously pretty passionate about his games.
Big thanks to everyone that brought games, I think it was the nicest selection of great playing games there since I have been going to Expo. Brian Bannon's games were awesome as usual. Mike and Sarah Schudel for bringing Cyclops and Star Gazer great games. The Louisville guys Matt, Jeremy, and Antz (I know there were others but I'm drawing a blank on names!) brought alot of nice games too, (12?) I know they have about the same trip as our Cincy crew (if not longer) big thanks to them for their effort as well. I know there were many others that brought games, I just can't think of off the top my head!! Big thanks to you all!
Thanks for the compliments on my games, my husband and I had 13 there, but our Cincy pinball group had 22 games there, and all of our games wouldn't have made it without Mark and Rob for agreeing to pull the 2nd trailer and also bringing WH20, SS, and FH. Larry and Pat for the BBB, LOTR, and IM and storing games at their place till the 2nd trailer could be loaded. Matt for bringing his Centaur, and Scott for sending NGG with Charlie. Last but not least, Doug for SST and him and Casey for helping set up, tear down, load and unload all the games. We wouldn't be able to bring that many games without the help of the group everyone helps out with anything that is needed! (Thanks Ken for the signs!)
Also big thanks to Mike, I know he takes alot of crap for the show...but he stepped up this year to make the 30th Expo free play and vendor room better and I think he did a great job!
Phoebe