Should be there in about 24h, this'll be the 4th year for me and my son. I get enough air miles every year to get the flights covered, wouldn't miss TPF for anything
Should be there in about 24h, this'll be the 4th year for me and my son. I get enough air miles every year to get the flights covered, wouldn't miss TPF for anything
Quoted from NPO:More pictures....
Me in the orange shorts. Got back from watching UT basketball win in the SEC tourney downtown. Shot the breeze with Joe at the Houdini booth while over there
Quoted from NimblePin:This place is pretty solid...
I plan on eating RotorDave’s portion this time around...
Even though it's a chain?
Quoted from Mike_M:We made it as far as Abilene tonight. We “celebrated” with the worst dining experience in recent memory with the only restaurant open past 11PM.
Freeplay setup tomorrow- zene10 ‘s wh20 and whirlwind, and a PinSound board for tctx02 ‘s Getaway.
All that and a supply of Aslin beer I smuggled in from VA!
Look forward to seeing you at the show Mike!
Quoted from labnip:Loaded up world’s first fully 100% transparent pinball machine.
Quoted from labnip:Whatha Heck is this ?!?
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Made it to Big Spring TX for the night. Having a relaxing beer and a burger. My wife flies in to Dallas tomorrow afternoon, I’ll pick her up, get some Hard Eight and see how Texas does a Pinball show. Look for me in a Pin a Go Go t-shirt representing California! Now let’s see if I can sleep tonight
Dinner at Perry’s Steakhouse across the street: pricey like a steakhouse often is. Filets were super tasty. Mac and cheese had hints of pork, super tasty.
Quoted from MrBally:Even though it's a chain?
I’m not a Texan so the “chain” rule might as well be a chain of smoked hot links to me.
It’s fairly close to the hotel and you smell like smoked meat by the time you leave stuffed.
Checks all boxes in my SoCal BBQ book.
Plus,
Anytime I go to the “best” Hidden BBQ stand-alone spots, they are completely sold out by the time I’m hungry.
Quoted from MT45:Me in the orange shorts. Got back from watching UT basketball win in the SEC tourney downtown. Shot the breeze with Joe at the Houdini booth while over there
Tennessee in da house. Few more on the plane heading that way now.
Quoted from woody76:Tennessee in da house. Few more on the plane heading that way now.
Awesome. Looking forward to saying hello tomorrow!
More!!!!!!
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Hmmmmmm....
Quoted from MT45:Buying a Seqway from Chris here at the show and he was giving my wife lessons ... brave man
I'll be there with moosimusmaximus and another friend! It's the first large pinball festival we've gone to - I'll be the one with the game-themed nails.
Quoted from MikeO:I assume you are keeping all that smuggled beer on ice as Aslin intended?
We are transporting said cargo in a NIST calibrated container.
By far THE nicest Jurassic Park I have ever seen...This thing has some serious love put into it.
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More pictures....!
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2:15am...
Passing out
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Quoted from ltd73:Quick question.. Is Uber/Lyft pretty good out there or do you rent a car? See you guys tomorrow..
Uber ran me $60 during rush hour from DFW to Frisco. Took about 5-10 minutes for the pickup itself from where the airport stages drivers, to where I was in terminal A.
Quoted from jfesler:Uber ran me $60 during rush hour from DFW to Frisco. Took about 5-10 minutes for the pickup itself from where the airport stages drivers, to where I was in terminal A.
Thanks, thats the info I was looking for. I guess if I get the rental for around $120 I'll go with it, I'm staying off campus..
Quoted from NimblePin:I’m not a Texan so the “chain” rule might as well be a chain of smoked hot links to me.
It’s fairly close to the hotel and you smell like smoked meat by the time you leave stuffed.
Checks all boxes in my SoCal BBQ book.
Plus,
Anytime I go to the “best” Hidden BBQ stand-alone spots, they are completely sold out by the time I’m hungry.
Rudy’s may not be the “best bbq”, but their breakfast tacos are awesome!! They let you create your own and charge you by the # of ingredients.
I would highly recommend trying the breakfast tacos if there’s a Rudy’s nearby.
The chopped beef is really good as someone mentioned earlier too.
Ball Baron tried to make arrangements but could not make TPF but wanted to hook everyone up with a discount....
Today through Sunday night, Ninja pinballs, the shiniest balls on the planet, are $1.49/ea (normally $1.95).
1. Add Ninja balls to your cart (limit 200 per customer):
https://ballbaron.com/product/ninja-super-shiny-chrome-pinball-g10/
2. Apply coupon code "tpfweekend" at checkout. Enjoy!
Offer expires Sun 3/18/18 @ 11:59pm ET.
Yesterday and last was already my best Pinball day in 2018! This is shaping up to be a great pinball weekend.
To everyone at TPF today - have a blast!!! Things are starting to look great from the pics being posted so far! Some year I hope to make the journey...
Quoted from mrgregb123:Ball Baron tried to make arrangements but could not make TPF but wanted to hook everyone up with a discount....
Today through Sunday night, Ninja pinballs, the shiniest balls on the planet, are $1.49/ea (normally $1.95).
1. Add Ninja balls to your cart (limit 200 per customer):
https://ballbaron.com/product/ninja-super-shiny-chrome-pinball-g10/
2. Apply coupon code "tpfweekend" at checkout. Enjoy!
Offer expires Sun 3/18/18 @ 11:59pm ET.
Hell of a deal. Usually when you order a qty of 900+ you don't get that nice of a discount! Order placed
Quoted from mrgregb123:Ball Baron tried to make arrangements but could not make TPF but wanted to hook everyone up with a discount....
Today through Sunday night, Ninja pinballs, the shiniest balls on the planet, are $1.49/ea (normally $1.95).
1. Add Ninja balls to your cart (limit 200 per customer):
https://ballbaron.com/product/ninja-super-shiny-chrome-pinball-g10/
2. Apply coupon code "tpfweekend" at checkout. Enjoy!
Offer expires Sun 3/18/18 @ 11:59pm ET.
That's a GREAT deal.
Quoted from labnip:2:15am...
Passing out
I hope that isn't the long awaited storm trooper shooter from stern. Looks like shit for for $70 if it is.
A few pics from the tournament area. Just said hello to Lou Ferrigno on his way in to see the 2 restored Hulk machines. Just saw Charlie from Spooky at the main entrance as well!
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