I didn't realize I was speaking at Pintastic. I'll look forward to it!

Bump for a great show!

I'm in. Although I get that quite a bit on Pinside.

(Not really sure who "Beelzebob" is...)

No cheese pump, no Beelzeboob.

Will Gabe and Lloyd be running a kissing booth? And will that cost extra?

Dude...do you have any idea how much money you'd make off of that? You'd make more for a "Punch Beelzeboob" booth, though.

I've decided that I'm not coming unless I can get Gabe, Lloyd, AND Derek to do a kissing booth. I like Derek. He has a sexy accent.

EDIT: OR...if I can play with Lloyd's cheese pump. Which sounds really wrong.

Jersey Bump!

I'm thinking about opening my own Beelzeboob kissing booth since I don't think Gabe, Derek, or Lloyd are serious about participating. Not sure if there's enough interest for it, though. I've got all my shots.

It's free for you, Lloyd. I'd even pay for all your follow-up doctor's visits.

Okay...Allentown is over. Time for all of you to book your rooms for this great show...

...and time for me to bump this thread again!

Oh...I got one person to commit to contributing to my kissing booth. So...you know...I'll be making at least $1 at this show. If anybody needs shots from the doctor as a result, you're on your own.

One last thing and then I'll shut up:

I finally met both of the organizers of this event, and what a great couple of guys and a credit to this hobby. Everybody should go to Pintastic just to support passionate people like these two.

Thanks, guys!

Touche!

For an extra shot of cheese on my nachos from your pump, you get a freebie. Gosh...that never sounds clean no matter how many different ways you say it.

I'm also available for lectures on how to be an idiot. (My wife would be happy to sponsor it.)

You know how to reach me.

Wow. Not one damn mention of my kissing booth.

Well...I never said exactly WHAT it was that I would kiss...

I would like to announce that Spanky, the subject of my avatar, will be making her first (and perhaps only) public appearance at Pintastic New England. As you can tell from the picture, if she doesn't like you, she'll let you know. And no...it's not Photoshopped.

Bump for what's shaping up to be an amazing show!

If I don't get a mug, why, I'll...

Wow. And I thought I'd be the fattest person there.

Seminar???

Yeesh. Sounds too much like work. I'm gonna kick back with a beer and watch you and Derek run around like maniacs trying to keep this thing afloat. Worth the price of admission!

That's a semenar.

As you know, guys (and as I told Derek on the phone), I would love to help you out as a volunteer. But I'm already pushing it with my wife who has joined me in Allentown, will be there at PNE, and at ReplayFX. If I had pushed this show to even a two night stay, it would have created some frowny faces around my house. While I'm there, I'm happy to help, though!

Oh...one question: Will you guys have lanyards or just wristbands for this show? I was going to print out my Pinside badge if you have lanyards, but I'm not wearing that if it's wristbands like Allentown. I don't need any help looking like a douchebag.

I'm guessing Heighway Pinball is coming? Just a random shot in the dark. Don't mock me if I'm wrong.

Like just about everybody else on this site, I've got inside information. I know people.

I even know the organizers of this event. So, like, even if I'm not wearing a VIP tag, I want all you people to know I'm still a VIP.

I'm awesome.

I dare you. My fat ass will displace all the water in the lake. And then, hey! No lake. Then what'll you New England pinboys do, hmm?

Off topic post but a free bump...

Just noticed your red heart, LTG. Congrats on that!

I'm coming from Block Island, where I'm being shoehorned into a tiny cottage the size of my tool shed out back. Pintastic is going to look awesome to me no matter what! But I'll be getting there on Friday afternoon, so save me a mug, Lloyd!!!

Don't worry, pal. I know people. I'll get you in.

With only a week to go until Pintastic, I want to personally wish Gabe and Derek all the luck in the world with getting this show off the ground. I know they've spent countless hours and lots of cash to bring us one of the best shows in the country, and judging by what they have in store, they're about to pull it off. Best wishes on a successful weekend, guys, and thanks for everything you've done with this show. I look forward to seeing you there. (And get me a lanyard so I can help you guys out!)

You get me a badge and lanyard, and I'm going to be so far up Lloyd's ass he'll be looking for his Prep H. Can you imagine all the s**t I can learn from that guy in two days? After all, he's the one that gave me the confidence that I could fix my own machines when I had a WOZ problem in the very beginning of this pinball journey...now I'm doing full restorations only 18 months later. I owe you a drink, Lloyd! (In an LTG mug, maybe? Pretty please?)

You're gonna have to try harder, Art. You're too nice!

Hey, Gabe...did you notice that creepy looking car driving back and forth in front of your house today?

...and the official show pain in the ass.

I'll be in the RTD room, ready for my beatin'.

You know us pinball guys. A beating with a bar of soap is the closest we get to an actual shower.

Can't wait to meet you and buy you a drink at the bar!

Ahh...I'll get you a Miller Lite. It's the same thing as drinking soda. Or cow piss.

Ghostbusters.

Just printed my official Pintastic pain in the ass badge. I couldn't be more excited!

I would win third place on purpose just to get that Indy trophy. Sweet.

You forgot one show objective: Have a cigar and a beer with Beelzeboob. Don't tell Mom.

If you look in th lower left corner of that picture you can see a hint that Game of Thrones will be the next Stern. Well played, Jared!

Just wondering: why hasn't Gabe or Derek posted here in a while?

So if I hang out at the Kids Korner with Kineticross, would anybody consider that creepy?

I just wanted to...uh...watch.

Sounds like the Four Seasons. I'm at a place on Block Island that barely has a bed. It's like f**king Alcatraz here and I can't wait to get to Sturbridge tomorrow. Do I need bedbug spray?

On the boat getting off Alcatraz...uh...Block Island. Be there around noon, so don't sell all the free play machines!

Now you tell me. Having dinner with the wife so I get to stay marries for another week. Great to meet you today!

Great to meet you, too, buddy! No wonder you look so tan...I had no idea you came all the way from Texas! I'm pasty white because...you know...I live in Jersey. The only tans we get are sprayed on and make us look like Oompa Loompas like the guidos on Jersey Shore. Hope you're having a great time today, and I look forward to seeing you again!

That's almost as bad as sitting right in front of somebody but not turning around to meet them. Maybe you were just hyp-mo-tized by your teal shirt...

Hey! That's the kid I had drinks with last night!

Oh...REALLY????

HOORAY!!!! Gabe's alive!!!

I'll miss you already, Art! Back to eating conch fritters, eh?

She'll never post here. She thinks it's for losers. (But she doesn't realize that makes her MRS. Loser! )

And I might be a laugh a minute, but I'm asleep by 11:30. I honestly don't know how you stayed up so late, Art. That's a talent, right there.

Thumbs up for the solidarity. NOT agreeing you're a loser!

You don't want to coincide with ReplayFX, either.

Welp...there goes the teal shirt for Pintastic 2016. And I had such high hopes for next year's show. Gabe...you'll have to drop the ticket prices now.

It was the first show that sounded almost close to my game room. I loved that the volumes were so high...I could actually experience the game the way it should be played.

Saturday morning, coming down the hall of the hotel, I was passing the room where the afterparty was and I heard the BONG! of the ACDC bell being hit all the way down the hall. Made me smile.

I'm a guy who likes the volume up so loud I can almost feel it in my balls. Pintastic came close.

I really think with a Beelzeboob kissing booth, you would've gotten another 1000 attendees. Easy.

Hindsight is 20/20, man...

You would know.

I'd like to volunteer my services as Official Pintastic Pain In The Ass 2016. You know...since I did such a good job this year and all.

I even cut my price in half. No takers.

Not even Lloyd.

She likes to watch.

Yeah...but only for so long. My jaw gets tired, you know.

Buzzkill.

This thread makes me miss Derek. Rest in peace, buddy...

UPDATE: There has been some concern amongst the Pinside community that Derek has passed on. That is not the case. He's resting up to deal with some health issues and is doing fine by all accounts. Although, who really knows? I certainly don't BECAUSE THE GUY WON'T RETURN MY CALLS!!!

Thanks for rubbing it in.

Nope. It was I who missed something...a return call or text or acknowledgement of my existence. *sigh*

Holy shit! The guy talks to everybody but me! And I called him months ago and texted asking after his health, etc.

I love Derek...and I can hear the priest's dead mother from The Exorcist in my head: "Dimi...why you do this to me, Dimi?"

Still waiting for your wife to get home...

Nice video...but not enough Gabe. (But really...can you ever have enough Gabe? )

You can pre-order a spot. And great news! The kissing booth has been upgraded to a glory hole for 2016. First served, first come, as Mel Brooks would say.

EDIT: Gabe has just reminded me that this is a family show, and as such, I'll also be offering face painting at my booth. Something for everybody!