I'm humbled by the out pouring of kind words and support.

Thank you doesn't seem enough. I really do appreciate all of this !

Thank you,
Lloyd

No. Had the logo made years ago. Something else always comes up first before getting to use it on stuff.

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Thank you, no.

I haven't worn socks for years.

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The love, caring, support, private messages and emails, has been overwhelming.

I hope someday to be able to thank each and everyone of you in person. Especially if you stop in my business so I can make your visit special !
Lloyd

Thank you. It will !

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Will do.

Thank you.
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It will look different. 22 machines are all shopped. About 2 months before the shut down I ordered the lighting change. So I was committed to that. The electric company picked up 60% of it, so it was a good thing to do. And the old 8 foot florescent tubes used about 15 times more wattage than these flat panel lights. So I'll save on electric and a little on cooling from the old ballasts. This happened today.

I have paint here to touch up the stripe where the old fixtures were and paint the walls in the bathroom above the tile line.

Straighten out the drawers on the showcase, and clean out my cabinet where I hang my coat and paint it. Then I'll be ready for when I can open again. It will be looking pretty good in here.

I'll post more pictures when I've got the painting done and the plastic tarps removed.

The kindness and generosity and support here has kept me going through all this. I really appreciate what everyone has done for me.

Thank you,
Lloyd

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And what the back looks like when I can reopen.

I couldn't have done it without all my friends here !

Thank you,
Lloyd

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Prada wagged her tail just for your friend.

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And received. The support and kind words is overwhelming.

Thank you !
Lloyd

I hope it does the whole strip malls good. Even the Chinese restaurant was hoping for more food, not an office.

They have Grand Old Creamery ice cream. Which has locations on the east side of Minneapolis. Often voted the best ice cream in Minnesota. They are take out only right now. And have a steady stream of business. And we aren't even in hot weather yet.

So I think it will be a plus for me. ( other than sticky fingers )

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I was just thinking about that, way back when.

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I had to do some digging. 20 years ago this month.

Poor deer.

Thank you my friend for a trip down memory lane and the good old days.

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Go ahead.

Be fair, post the start in post 8395 to which I answered 8396, then post 8413 to which I answered in detail on 8418 trying to explain where to find the downloads. Everything went to hell after that. Don't just post where it went to hell. And I still apologized three times trying make amends and keep peace on Pinside.

Lloyd

Thank you. You have a great doggie !
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Very nice of you. PM sent.

Thank you !
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Will do.

And thank you. Prada misses all her fans and chest rubs.

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Thank you and will do !
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I'll send it.

Great times my friend !
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What a beautiful dog !
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It looks like I can reopen on May 18th.

I know the months ahead will be tough trying to rebuild my business. And a limit of ten or less people apparently and social distancing.

I'll be doing all I can to keep me and my customers safe.

And I want to send a huge thank you to all who have supported me through this and into the future. Words can't express how grateful I am for all the support and kind words. You'll never know how much this has helped me to keep hope alive and a chance to turn things around.

May you and your loved ones stay safe !
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Prada will be happy when her fans return and the chest rubbing commences !
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The rules for reopening are up. Looks like June 1st for me. Sorry for jumping the gun with the earlier news that made it sound like Monday was it.
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Yes it has. The kind words and support really help in these crazy times.

Thank you for doing this. Thank you to all who helped. And thank you all for the kind words !
Lloyd

At some point the Pinball Circus will return. Though with the current situation it may be way off in the future. My 50th Anniversary party may come first. The Golden Goose !

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Just listening to the governor it seems Minnesota will start opening more businesses in four phases starting June 1st.

No hard dates on phase 2, 3, or 4. I believe they will keep an eye on how things go.

So I would guess a good month or more for me as I'm in phase 4.

Which brings me to post in this thread. I'll be able to weather this storm thanks to all the help and generosity of people on Pinside and in the community.

My sincere thank you to all who contributed. That will give me a fighting chance to get through this.

Thank you for all the support and kind words !
Lloyd

flashinstinct sales came in twice. $221.20 and $404.20. Pinside refunded their fees of $18.20. For a total of $643.60.

People also donated here, on Facebook, stopped by, and bought gift certificates. And an amazing marble. ( see pictures ) and Rick from Planetary Pinball Supply sent a bunch of parts. Before all this I also sold the Bill Paxton pinball machine.

A huge thank you to all for the support and kind words !
Lloyd

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Paypal address sent. Thank you for your support. I hope you and your loved ones stay safe !
Lloyd

Was about 8 miles. St. Paul is farther east. This morning Uptown was hit, so that's about 5 miles.

Target closed all their stores in the Twin Cities. There was rumors of threats against the Knollwood Target, which would be about 3 miles. And rumors of Minnetonka or lake Minnetonka area.

I hope it quiets down fast. Small businesses have enough issues right now without looting and fires.

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Thank you for the trip down memory lane.

You left out video game fad bubble burst and the No Smoking.

Aut Vincere Aut Mori

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So far. Maybe 4 to 5 miles east of me.

Thank you !

Yelobird beat me to it. I appreciate your thinking of me and the support. Thank you !

I'm in Phase 4 to reopen. Phase 2 starts tomorrow. No time frame for Phase 3 or Phase 4 yet. I am concerned with the last few nights shenanigans, that in a couple weeks we'll see a spike in new virus cases, delaying things further.

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Received.

I really appreciate your help and support !

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Thank you for the timely reminder. I've tried to let people know that when they get their Paypal notice it will have Skypoint on it. My internet provider. I just had an email asking about that.

Prada is patiently waiting by the front door for the return of her beloved fans.

I'm in phase four to reopen. No date yet. Phase 2 just started Monday June 1st. Phase three and four will be decided as they watch how things progress. I've been safe from the looters. Though I suspect those events will see a spike in new virus cases in a couple weeks. Further delaying my reopening.

Since my reopening is delayed and unknown. It makes me even more appreciative of all the help and support I've received to get me through this.

I am ready to go when I can reopen. Quarters are disinfected. Virus guard up. Disinfectant will be available. I'll be regularly attacking the door handles, games, pool cues, things people normally come in contact with. And with the new lights, bathroom painted, floor scrubbed, all the games shopped. The place will look different.

I hope everyone that helped can make it here at some point. So I can thank you in person, treat you to some games, and talk pinball.

From my heart. Thank you !
Lloyd

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Safe journeys my friend. Glad Ren Fest will happen. Prada and I will look forward to your visit.

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Today is the day. June 10th 2020 reopening after the three month shutdown. With virus protocols in place.

A huge heartfelt thank you to all who supported me during this crisis and help give me a fighting chance. I will never forget your kindness !
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It is cleaned and organized. Mostly pieces and parts I use for tech support. Lets people see some of what is inside the pinball machines. Only things in there not for tech support is my brick from under the Hopkins clock tower, Spooky documentary DVD, and the PINALL Golden Goose, and my Expo plaque.

You can't see it, but the four drawers below and in back are all cleaned out too.

Should be easier now. I reset most of the high scores right after I made this video.

I get some great players through here, and many of the scores weren't reachable.

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If you know you'll be coming here. Please let me know in advance so I can try and make your visit special !

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I went commando for your visit.

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Better than I hoped. Still too early to tell. When the freeway east of me was closed for ten months, it took a good three months to get rolling again.

First day was good. Thursday slow. Friday dead until the sun started going down, which is typical in the Summer, people come in more after dark. Yesterday was spotty.

It remains to be seen. I don't have any experience over the years to know what to expect.

Thank you !
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It's been a roller coaster so far. And nothing like this in past history to estimate how business might be.

This past Tuesday didn't even pay to be open.

I've had a few days where people do start coming in after the sun starts setting. Which is the usual norm in the Summer months. And pretty quick we start getting dark earlier a minute sooner each day. And in a couple weeks the 4th of July and the roller coaster to Fall.

My thinking is it will keep plugging along and hopefully build up for an okay Fall and Winter. Not where it should be. But better than being closed.

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All over the map. 47+ years of experience out the window. No idea when I might have customers, no idea when it will be dead.

Overall a rough guess is I'm doing about 1/3rd to 1/2 of what I need to get by. Not get ahead.

Hopefully as the days grow shorter, sun sets earlier, weather gets colder. And maybe a new game or two before the end of the year. Things will improve.

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Thank you all for your interest.

Yesterday was hectic to say the least. At first it looked like I'd be closed again at 10pm on Friday for who knows how long this time. So I was already thinking what game(s) to sell.

As time went by. And things became more evident. For me it looks like my capacity is reduced a little, no problem. Starting Friday at 10pm no selling soda pop or candy bars, or allowing soda pop, snacks, candy bars, or food, to be consumed in here and every day after at 10pm. No idea for how long.

I don't sell alcohol or allow it on the premises.

I apologize for the initial panic. I was trying to figure things out and what to do, as they unfolded. Fully expecting the worst.

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After listening to the governor, starting Saturday I'll be closed again for at least a month.

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I'm afraid you'll have to start a thread. I haven't been in an EM in 40 years.

Thank you though !
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Thank you for doing this !
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Even if it's only two. I appreciate the effort and support.

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Yes. Closed again. I sold my Stern Wheel of Fortune. Supposed to open December 19th which was extended to January 11th. Which I assume they'll extend that date too.

If so I'll sell another game.

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I appreciate your help.

After so many years. I know what works and what doesn't.

Repairing games for customers has never worked for me. They'll spend $8K on a game but don't want to spend anything to fix it. And then you get married to them. Every time anything goes wrong they want it fixed for free.

And most people don't have the ability to bring a game here. I'm not equipped to pick them up. And with the virus, I'm not inclined to do home repairs and increase my own exposure.

If I can get business back the way it was after the first closure. I'll get by. And with the vaccines coming. And a new game or two. I should be rolling again by mid next year.
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Why thank you. Even though I didn't invite you to the weenie roast. Very generous of you to provide wood for the fire.

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I did get to open on the 11th. Same restrictions as two weeks before the last closing.

Business has been all over the map. Okay days. Bad days. And 48 years of history out the window of what I could usually expect. So no idea what the day will bring until it's over.

Some income beats no income though. Thank you !
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I'll PM it.

Thank you,
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PM sent. Thank you,
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Sending in a minute.

I look forward to your visit !
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Will do. Thank you !
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Thank you my friend in these trying times !
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Nothing yet. I'll let you know as soon as I see something.

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Treading water. Barely. But some income is better than none.

Thank you all for your help, concern, and kind words !

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Just came today. Thank you for your help. And the kind words my friend !

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Came today. Thank you my friend for the kind words and support !
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