See you there. As of now I'm bringing my GTB Derby Day with me, but will probably bring more...

I might know someone.

So disappointed the exhibitor night party had to be cut. Waking up early for the morning hour... unlikely and I assume cuts the swap meet short ? I like the food truck coupon though, will for sure use that!

Was there something else you were expecting?

I don't think it influences the decision to bring pins especially for folks that have to travel. Experiences are WAY more enticing. I'm probably still going to bring a pin or two just because I'd like to sell it but if the ones I'd like to sell are gone, I probably wouldn't bring one as the incentive just isn't there. A free burger just doesn't compensate for renting a trailer and driving the thing several hours, dealing with load in/out, parking, and all the other stress like a VIP party does.

Perhaps the bigger effect will be that I won't feel compelled to bring in extra pins so I can get family members/friends can get into the after party.

No sour grapes here, love the show and will be happy to pay the entry fee if necessary - just stating that as an exhibitor I am less inclined to bring pins.

Please don't take my comments as trying to convince people not to bring games. The show will be worthless without people making that sacrifice.

Don't worry, Frax is about as calm and reserved as one can be. I'm sure it won't be a problem.

Aloft hotels are nice - haven't been in that one but I'd trust it is very similar to the others. Not a bad second choice if you can't get into the embassy.

I'm pretty sure that's how I played the real tournament last year.

Not for trailers. At least based on my TPF reservation I just made.

I'll be in New Orleans on the 24th, but Houston on the day after the show. Costa Rica Next week. Its a busy month.

Agree. Same cost. I have a 14' utility but I'm leaving it at home and renting a 6x12 instead. Too much can change as far as weather goes to trust it.

A bunch. I figure 4 flat, but 8ish? if I put some on end and strap them to the sides. I carried 4 in a 5x8ish trailer last year with two on end and two flat.

for EMs and early SS it can also be easier/safer to separate and put heads in the truck.

http://texaspinball.com/tpf/ Just scroll down the page to see the announcements as they were reported.

Frax - if you have the schematic just bring it all to TPF. It sounds like a good Friday morning project.

If it was working before though, you might try rotating the score motor a bit to see if its just not in the right place. Other switches to double check is the outhole and the scoring reels - i.e. make sure they are in the zero position.

Bring the game and schematics for sure. Jeff & I will be there Thursday and we like the challenge of a mid-floor tpf Gottlieb repair.

This is a good beginning. It'll be very simple from here on out, I'll be surprised if y'all don't have it working by tomorrow.

Life's too short - I have a short memory of such things and generally hold few grudges, even if you are an asshole. (hopefully I used enough emoticon thingies).

Looking forward to seeing the machine. Does it have a blacklight mode?

6 machines loaded, see y'all this afternoon.

Don't forget to have mr. swag bring my 2 sheets of pre-paid widebody glass!

Unfortunately still working this morning!

Thanks for helping me load machines yesterday, see you tomorrow.

Nellie looked better than I thought it wood - I see where the money was spent. The game was fun to play. I love 2" flipper games and having them with solid state snappiness was really cool.

I'd hit the texas pinball/DFW arcade facebook pages