It was great having you stop Nic as you certianly demystified the electro-mechanical side of things. Dave and I certainly benefitted from the hands-on approach and feel we are better collectors and hobbiests after your visit than before. While I still have some work ahead to get Solids n' Stripes to be a solidly reliable game, I now have the knowledge to make it happen. Everyone who has stopped and played it since your visit has really enjoyed it - ratings be damned!
For the record - my playing skills are weak compared against several others in the local area, though they do improve a bit after some beer comsumption...