The T minus 67 days bump....

Just go to your local glass shop. That's how I get all my glass now. $35 each. Give them the deminsions and order tempered without the logo.

Mike

Ok everyone.

Mr.Gone, AKA Spencer, AKA the ambassador of pinball has fallen on tough times health wise. You may have noticed that he has not been keeping us updated with the countdown to PAGG. The poor guy has double pneumonia and septsis and is expected to recover but in ICU for at least another week.

If you have ever met Spencer you know what a great guy he is and that there is possibly no one more passionate about PAGG or possibly pinball than him.

Lets flood this thread with well wishes for when he gets to come back on.

If you would like, I have an address where you can send actual get well cards, PM me for it.

GET WELL SOON SPENCER!!

Here he is just a couple weeks back picking up Surf Champ from me, while my son supervises.

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Get well soon! That Rollergames isn't gonna play itself.

Mr. gone
get well soon
keep on flipping

GET WELL SOON MR. GONE (Spencer)! See you at PAGG!

Mr. Gone, while you may be living up to your screen name, we need you back here as it's only 67 days until PAGG!

Dang....I was wondering why he wasn't posting as much.

So sad that Spencer is ill but happy that he's on the road to recovery. One of the nicest guys in the hobby.

Get better, Spencer. Can't wait to play a few games with you and Steve at PAGG!

So sorry to hear you aren't feeling well! Get well soon Spencer!

I may have to drive down there to get glass! It sure isn't that cheap here in Sac!

Mr Gone, we need you here with us,sir!! Get well soon,Spencer,all of us up here in the Redding area!

I use San Joaquin Glass here in Merced. Ask for Larry, he'll hook you up.

Mike

Get well soon Spencer!

Yee Haw! We are open for business: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pin-a-go-go-2016-call-for-games

Mr Gone still on the mend, 61 days until PAGG!

Also- does anyone still want to enter Blownfuse and mines contest for the pinball pig card??? I am giving yo until the end of March!

I guess I'll have to try to design something and see if I can win the Spirit shirts.

Steve

Sorry. The contest is only open to legal residents of the united states of America and is void where prohibited by law. Employees of PracticalBlownfuseco and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, suppliers and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible to participate in the contest. The contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.

What are the odds of Ghost Busters at PAGG this year?

Not likely, hopefully Marco will have it @ CAX...

Flickr Flashback to 2015 Pin A Go Go...so long ago...

https://www.flickr.com/groups/pagg2015/

That was fun clicking through all of those again!

Mr Gone, we miss you and need you back. Get well soon!

Has anybody confirmed that BAA will be there? They usually have a great price on PF glass.

Yes, they are in! In terms of what Rick is bringing, not certain if glass is on the list.

Thanks. Usually I buy them from him advance, requesting delivery at the show.

I heard Pros ship end of April/early May. Some folks should have their Pros in time. Friends of those folks should apply some pressure.

Met was announced the second week of April, 2013, and there was a Met Pro at PAGG that year. Should be in the hands of pro buyers by then. It would just be a matter of someone willing to bring one.

Ghostbusters, America's Most Haunted & possibly a Hobbit at PAGG this year? That would be incredible.

Spencer update as quoted from his better half

He's doing great. He's in physical rehabilitation. He's working hard to get home at the end of the week (we'll see what the doctors say).

Don't forget to book your rooms. Best I found was Country Inn & Suites for $75/night. Breakfast included. 4 rooms left. Hurry!

Ok boys - my ignited pin obsession will finally lead me to my first PAGG and possibly CAX this year!
Give us newbies the 101 being Illl
make Saturday at least.

For example, Do I need to hit the REI and get camelpaks ready for "hydration" and snacks for stamina or what?
Do you recommend tix ahead and where should I buy?
Finally, what's the major diff between this particular event and CAX?

any input would be awesome - looking fwd to it!

You can buy tickets at the door, the lines move pretty good and most time there are no lines.
You can get snacks and drinks on site. Water fountains are available too.
PaGG is all pinball and has more of a good time with your buddies feel!

Do your wrist training, you don't want to punk out after 3 hours and have to watch everyone else play!

PAGG and CAX are both great, very different shows. PAGG is more small-town feeling. Only pins as Cheddar said. Great people and tons of pinball fun!

CAX is more of a mixed show--Pins and Vids. Larger overall, but to me not as friendly as PAGG. Nice to stay at the same hotel that the show is in. Sometimes I think they should have a deodorant booth with free samples at CAX. Both shows are fun though!

Mike

I like tha PAGG is less of a mosh pit than CAX

But both shows are fun

For the first time in a long time, I'm skipping CAX and just doing PAGG this year. My last couple of trips to CAX were less than enjoyable.

Staying in the same hotel as the event is nice, though....

But staying in a trailer or RV on the grounds is AWESOME! It's like Pinball Camp!

If I could only choose one event it would be PAGG hands down. Get there early and stay late. When it opens on Friday and opening on Sunday are some of the less busy times along with late Friday and Saturday before close. You don't need to buy tickets ahead.

There is a snack bar of sorts with like burgers and hot dogs, plenty of food within a short drive as well.

If I may make one suggestion, make an effort to meet others. The first year I went I didn't really meet anyone and had a fun time. The next I knew people and made an effort to meet other pinsiders and locals and had way more fun. Print out an id badge on your profile page. When it gets closer Mr Gone will throw out times for a meet up and group photo. For me PAGG is just as much a chance to hang out and catch up with folks as it is about playing pins.

I am looking for a Stern Flight 2000 manual:

https://pinside.com/pinball/market/ad/32550

It would be great to purchase / trade at PAGG!

Hopefully I'll be doing that this year too! Can these be reserved Mark? Or are they all first come, first serve?
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Mike

I have a WWE LE if anyone is interested that I could deliver to PAGG.

Not for me, but curious how much the new code helped.

First Come, First Serve. What day do you plan to arrive?

Going to bring games this year, so Thursday through Sunday.

You'll be fine getting a spot on Thursday. If you arrive after the fair office closes, you'll need to go in to pay on Friday morning.

Did the hotwire.com thing and got the Country Inn and Suites for $57/night!

In the past I've stayed at the Best Western Plus, but I like saving the costs for the weekend pass and a lot of food for the weekend with just staying at a slightly different hotel. Anybody ever stayed there? Thoughts/reviews?

I'm staying two nights this year, because God-willing and the river don't rise, I'm bringing BOTH my games. I say it that way because my TZ is upstairs(not looking forward to that) and I'm not sure what vehicle I'll be using yet. But, I'm signed up to bring them both, so they're coming!

'Free fresh & hot cookies 24 hours a day'... is what they say, until you start asking at 2am and 7am, daily..

They said on the hotel's website and on Hotwire that the place has free breakfast. Is it any good?

The one at the Best Western Inn was fairly decent(waffles, pancakes, eggs, sausage patties, biscuits, etc.).

Thanks guys - great info and I look forward to meeting you there. Appreciate the CAX feedback as well.

I don't live too far away but if I didn't the RV idea sounds sweet! Morning Jo, omelet w/ some bacon, stretch those arms, and head on out!!
Now that's livin'!

Code isn't all the way there yet but it's night and day better than before. A few more updates and it will be a great game. I have my eye on something else but am not in a hurry to sell.