Hi fellow Pinsiders

We went "home" to Oviedo for the 4th of July holiday - so naturally a trip to the recently opened Pinball Lounge in Oviedo was at the top of our list! We got there early on Sunday (they open at noon so I guess "early" relative to vacation) and for a very short time had the place almost to ourselves. It didn't last long though and got pretty busy - but fortunately there are enough great games to play that we never had a wait.

My wife Kevie and I really enjoyed IJ but I think we were both most impressed with Metallica!

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You can see from the background of this picture that these machines are very well maintained. The owners (Kurt & Ed) were on site cleaning and waxing the machines while we were there.

Both are great guys - and are as personable as they are knowledgable.

As one might imagine - besides this being a business for them - they are also both collectors.

Kurt said they have been tremendously successful in starting a pinball league and I would join myself if I still lived in the area!

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Here's a picture of Kurt and I.

While talking with Ed it was easy to tell he has a longstanding and personal connection with the silverball. He built a really special hybrid Fireball that is on site. I do not remember playing Fireball before but both my wife and I decided if we ever pickup an EM this title is a strong contender. We pumped quite a few quarters in this game!

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Talking to Ed...

The bottom line - if you are visiting Orlando - take a detour from "The Rat" and stop by Oviedo Bowl and The Pinball Lounge on your way from Di$ney to the Kennedy Space Center or Ron Johns in Cocoa Beach.

You can grab a cold one and play some pinball in a family friendly environment and I would not hesitate to say "bring the kids". (They serve beer at Disney too.) It's definitely worth the stop and on your way to the beach for a pinball enthusiast.

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I asked Ed about that. They requested permission from PPS to produce the table tops. I checked them out closely while I was there - they are very high quality and it looks like they were printed directly on the Formica tops. This is possible as there are some pretty big print vendors who could do that type of work in the greater Orlando area.

Not to mention there is nothing better than an ice cold beer while playing pinball on a HOT Florida day!!

I'm bummed - taking my family to the airport to head back to my house in Oviedo - and i'm sure they will get to play pinball at the Lounge. Unfortunately, I have to work - so can't go right now Anyway - at least they will have fun!