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Stern, 2006Quoted from Tmezel:I should have peed on your tires for the photo bomb. Last night was blast, lots of beer and some good schooling on ACDC. You and the family are very nice indeed. Tonight it's the Aussies!
Just keep an eye on those Aussies. They're all descended from convicts don't you know.
Make sure to count all your cutlery pieces and Bell Mods just in case .... 
Breaking Bad is big business around Albuquerque.
Heisenberg T-shirts are everywhere. The candy shop makes blue "meth candy". They do bus tours of the locations.
I was talking to the nice lady who owns Walter Whites house. She says people from all over the world come there. The other day 2 guys from Siberia (!!) on a motorbike came. She said they didn't speak any english at all ... But they knew where the house was ...
I was only there for 5 minutes and two other cars pulled up there.
Quoted from Gexchange:Did you score some blue meth?
Only the fake stuff. I like my teeth too much to do the real stuff.
rd.
Quoted from mikeincali:More important question: Who's selling that Iron Maiden Beer in the US??
I got a bottle last night in New Mexico, just at a bottle store. Fiona spotted it and I said I gotta take that to Odins place!!
rd
Quoted from rotordave:I got a bottle last night in New Mexico, just at a bottle store. Fiona spotted it and I said I gotta take that to Odins place!!
We'll take all the donations we can get! Shall I start rounding up the crew?
Quoted from o-din:We'll take all the donations we can get! Shall I start rounding up the crew?
Yeah man! Make it happen for the Friday night!
You might be able to coax down the Los Angeles crew ...
rd
Quoted from rotordave:Make it happen for the Friday night!
Would that be like a week from Friday?
Nice article Dave and Danni................
http://www.elocal.co.nz/view_article~id~1144.html
Good luck in Colorado!
Quoted from Gexchange:Wait! wheres my Enchiladas!!!
RD look forward to seeing you guys in Denver.. Wanna hit 1 Up for Lunch?
JJ
Yeah sounds good JJ. When I get into Denver I'll pop into GEX and we can sort something out 
rd.
Quoted from o-din:Would that be like a week from Friday?
Friday 30th May. We fly out the next day.
It'll be rockin!!
rd.
Quoted from bangerjay:Things are right in Jay's world
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Haha! Next time I come I won't drink so much before I play
It always helps when you can see the ball clearly.
Danni is still trying to talk me into putting "Gangnam Styles" on my Metallica ....
rd.
We are leaving Route 66 now and starting the 400 mile drive up to Denver for a week of pinball events.
We stayed in Santa Fe last night, we will have a quick look around and then get on the road.
The weather is all over the show! It snowed a little on the car yesterday in ABQ.
When we entered the Steak Ranch in Amarillo at 8pm, it was 97 degrees.
When we came out at 930pm, it was 42 degrees. The wind was freezing. Weird!
It was mid 40s in ABQ yesterday.
rd.
Not sure you already have it planned but if you are driving up I-25 into Colorado, you might want to stop in Colorado Springs and head over to the Manitou Arcade. It is a large "penny arcade" that has been around since the 50's. Lot's of pins, em games, vids, etc spread out over many buildings and right in the heart of Manitou Springs (next to Colorado Springs).
Probably about 10 mins off of the highway. But they don't stay open late. Definitely worth a look if you have time!
Hey Dave . We must've slipped ahead of you I think . We are staying in Colorado Springs ( Manitou region ) at the Eagle Motel . It's on the left as your driving from the I-25 to the Manitou area . We just got back from taking the cog train ride up to the very top of Pike's Peak . Awesome views but take plenty of warm clothes .
We might have to keep an eye out for you . The hearse should be easy to spot .
Quoted from MIL:Hey Dave . We must've slipped ahead of you I think . We are staying in Colorado Springs ( Manitou region ) at the Eagle Motel . It's on the left as your driving from the I-25 to the Manitou area . We just got back from taking the cog train ride up to the very top of Pike's Peak . Awesome views but take plenty of warm clothes .
We might have to keep an eye out for you . The hearse should be easy to spot .
Passed you about 3 hours ago.
Just arrived in Longmont, 2 days ahead of schedule.
Today was the longest drive of the trip, Santa Fe to Longmont (north west of Denver) which was 430 miles (700km) of driving. Took almost 7 hours for the trip.
We thought we'd smash it out today so we can rest up for the pinball. All this driving makes you pretty tired!
rd.
We had a quick whip around Santa Fe this morning before we left.
Route 66 ran through Santa Fe in the early days (1920s) before it was rerouted through ABQ.
Just up the road is Las Vegas. I thought this place was the MGM grand ... But no, it's not ....
Lots of historic buildings around the original train station. The original train station has been nicely restored, but nothing else has. Check out the massive old abandoned hotel which is right next door to the station. It would have done massive business back in its day.
Quoted from PinballNZ:Hi Dave, I presume you are the only one driving? I drove from Arizona across New Mexico into Texas in 1 trip. I was very tired after that one so I know how you feel.
Yep, I'm doing all the driving.
Fiona was going to drive the hearse after BangerJays party.
She got in, started it up and said "is this the brake?"
Move over champ, I'll drive ....
lol
rd.
Quoted from rotordave:Passed you about 3 hours ago.
Just arrived in Longmont, 2 days ahead of schedule.
Today was the longest drive of the trip, Santa Fe to Longmont (north west of Denver) which was 430 miles (700km) of driving. Took almost 7 hours for the trip.
We thought we'd smash it out today so we can rest up for the pinball. All this driving makes you pretty tired!
rd.
No worries champ . See ya tomorrow !!
Quoted from Methos:Really enjoying this thread. Makes me want to try the same trip.
Is that an AMC service sign next to that abandoned hotel?
Yes it was, in mint condition. I got some pics of it on my big camera.
There was a long one above the garage door, about 8-10ft long x 2ft high.
Both verrrry cool. It would be worth going there at 3am and "borrowing them" permanently.
Imagine all the Pacers and Gremlins getting serviced there back in the 70s ...
rd.
Quoted from Gexchange:If you are in longmont. make the 30 min drive to Pinball Jones in Ft. Collins
We are playing there in a pre-IFPA comp on Tuesday night.
Thursday-Sat ... Lyons Classic
Sunday ... PAPA State champs
Monday night ... 1up in Denver (lodo)
Tuesday night .... Pinball jones
Weds night ... 1up in Denver (colfax)
Thursday night - Sunday ... IFPA finals.
http://www.ifpapinball.com/calendar.php
It's a full on week of pinball!
rd.
I swear, when you get back home and how all of your pictures to your friends, they'll swear the US is the most run-down country they've ever seen. By and large, most of the pictures are of dilapidated old buildings.
Be sure to explain to anyone else who sees your pictures that the US is not as run-down as the pictures would make it seem.
Like everyone else, I'm really enjoying your trip. You've been to a lot of places I've never been to and I live here. I imagine the same is true for many others that are following this thread.
Dave
Isn't 1up the place where the bartender tried to kick a pinsiders ass for not tipping on every round? Place seems very rough around the edges. You guys play nice! If I am wrong someone please correct me as I am going from memory and might have gotten it mixed up.
Quoted from egyptrus:I swear, when you get back home and how all of your pictures to your friends, they'll swear the US is the most run-down country they've ever seen. By and large, most of the pictures are of dilapidated old buildings.
That's what I like to take pictures of.
Shiny new strip malls aren't of any interest to me, photography wise anyways.
I'm a property owner/developer, so the 1000s of empty and deserted buildings fascinate me. What's the backstory? Who owns this place? Whys it empty? Why don't they fix it up? All questions I ask ...
Most of the States is very nice, as everyone knows ... But there are a lot of areas that are in disrepair. I notice the President announced yesterday that they are putting more money into infrastructure upgrades which is great news.
If you do Route 66 ... Half the small towns are deserted and run down. It's just the way it is. It's people like Melba The Mouth up in Galina, Kansas who are doing the right thing and saving the heritage before it's all gone.
rd.
Quoted from Squeakman:Isn't 1up the place where the bartender tried to kick a pinsiders ass for not tipping on every round? Place seems very rough around the edges. You guys play nice! If I am wrong someone please correct me as I am going from memory and might have gotten it mixed up.
Yes, I believe that is the case ... I will report back if I hear of any problems when I'm there.
rd.
Quoted from rotordave:We are playing there in a pre-IFPA comp on Tuesday night.
Thursday-Sat ... Lyons Classic
Sunday ... PAPA State champs
Monday night ... 1up in Denver (lodo)
Tuesday night .... Pinball jones
Weds night ... 1up in Denver (colfax)
Thursday night - Sunday ... IFPA finals.
http://www.ifpapinball.com/calendar.php
It's a full on week of pinball!
rd.
Oh, well. See you tomorrow then!
Quoted from Methos:.
Is that an AMC service sign next to that abandoned hotel?
DSCN4804.JPGJust to show everyone that the USA isn't all deserted hotels and condemned buildings ...
We are staying in Longmont, Colorado for the Lyons Pinball Classic which starts tonight.
Stunning new neighbourhood with all you'd ever need within walking distance.
Well, we walk, but judging by the lack of crosswalks I don't think anyone else does.
Sweet new Holiday Inn (so I can live in sin ... At the holiday Inn!)
Huge Kohls over the road which always has great bargains on quality goods!
rd.
Quoted from rotordave:Just to show everyone that the USA isn't all deserted hotels and condemned buildings ...
We are staying in Longmont, Colorado for the Lyons Pinball Classic which starts tonight.
Stunning new neighbourhood with all you'd ever need within walking distance.
Well, we walk, but judging by the lack of crosswalks I don't think anyone else does.
Sweet new Holiday Inn (so I can live in sin ... At the holiday Inn!)Huge Kohls over the road which always has great bargains on quality goods!
rd.
Right on! I was just over at that Kohl's looking for a KME Gangsta Hoodie
Asked for you at the Best Western in Longmont... I said, "They're from New Zealand, they're driving a hearse, you can't miss 'em!"
Quoted from chadderack:Right on! I was just over at that Kohl's looking for a KME Gangsta Hoodie
Asked for you at the Best Western in Longmont... I said, "They're from New Zealand, they're driving a hearse, you can't miss 'em!"
I even did the Holiday Inn a big favor and parked the Hearse right out front!
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A Kenosha mobile!
Quoted from rotordave:Knock knock .... "Hello, is Walter White in?"
"Errr no ..."
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That's the best picture in this entire thread so far!
Quoted from freezie:When I first read about your plan , for some reason , this popped into my head
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Once Were Warriors! That's some classic viewing right there.
"Cook the man some f**kin eggs!"
rd.
Tonight we went out to Lyons Pinball to check it out and have a few games.
Met up with Chad who's a great guy and we played some of the pins.
Turns out they have a Thursday night comp on. Double elimination format.
So we all entered. Of course, I draw 3 games I've never played before. Kismet and 2001 which both had tiny flippers and Stern Galaxy .. At least that had big flippers! One win and two losses. Oh dear.
Kevin and Carole have done an awesome job at Lyons and are the nicest guys you'd ever meet.
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