Cramming in as many games as i can into one room

[cooldan]

hey guys. last summer while the missus was away out in Asia, i squeezed 7 machines into my living room. this year i intend to consign that sorrowful effort to the history books.

so far i have 8, but i reckon if i turn the dining table on it's side, i could fit another 2 in there, maybe even 3. of course i *could* put another couple in the conservatory, but even with covers on, i think that's a bit risky - the covers would protect from sun-bleaching most of the time, but i reckon the sun could bake those things so much that the plastics could even melt, seriously, on a hot day.

good old Google Sketchup was my friend yet again and allowed me to do some planning before the lugging began:


so anyway, i plan on having a few socials so i will try to sort out some dates. several Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays over the next 5 weeks probably. then again in August for more of the same.

i can probably also replace that pointless long coffee table with another pair of machines back to back.

 

[replicas]

You're madder than a bucket of frogs.

 

[cooldan]

Nonsense, I'm just an enthusiast

So as I sit here watching the French Open final, this is my view:

 

[Cmor111]

Where do all these pins come from?

If they are all yours Dan then you need to build a permanent place for them!

I can see why your wife leaves you for so long, it gives you time to get the house back to normal before she returns.

Ps the first question doesn't need answering, and you must have a very understanding wife.

Well done

 

[cooldan]

They're usually all set up in the garage (Tiki Hut) or the old lady next door's garage.

 

[Spandangler]

Ledge

 

[lukewells]

That's proper pinball collecting!

None of this "my wife allows me keep one pinball machine in the garage as long as I cover it up, when it's not in use (in case we have guests!) and I am allowed to play it every other Tuesday if I have done all my chores" nonsense that some people come out with

 

[steve brum]

give in and get rid of all the furniture

 

[J.C.Rox]

When can I move in?

 

[Monkeyboypaul]

That fish tank looks easily moveable and the dog can sleep under LOTR.

I like your collection of foreign dartboards.

 

[thelab]

You don't really need a big sofa mate.

 

[cooldan]

hiya Vinny, yes I do. I managed to shove the coffee table underneath but when folks visit we do still need somewhere to sit. I think it works quite well.



Gonna be 9-11 in total : LOTR SP CFTBL BTDK MB AVATAR SHREK DES A13 (+/- SOP and +/- SS)

i might hafta stick at 9 after all and keep the big dining table by the fishtank, as i do need to work from somewhere, and need a place to put the pizzas and beer down on ..... but i'm wondering if i can put a second one alongside LOTR instead ..... hmmmmmm

Who's up for a sesh?

 

[thelab]

Looks awesome Dan!

Count me in big-time except for when I will be in Hong Kong 17th-29th June...

 

[cooldan]

Yoshi says QPR stink

 

[thelab]

haha! Dogs don't follow football. They follow A football yes, but not football as a whole. I said whole you whore.

 

[Julian]

Is that a merkin?

Nice collection, I'll be there...

 

[ronsplooter]

Let me know some dates and I'll drive down from Notts

 

[PeteB]

Hmm, I can help with a suggestion here Dan. You see that room? Well anything that isn't a pinball machine should be thrown out.

Book cases, tv's, fish tanks, chairs, sofas, tables - throw all that out. You don't need a fan either, just open a window. The dog can go. Basically you want to throw out anything of non value (pretty much everything), and that even includes the wife.

Now you can enjoy your hobby in peace and get a few more games. By your sketchup, I estimate you could get another 5-6 games in there!

 

[darren_ross]

Good effort Dan!

Now i want to move out my sofa so i can fit some more in my front room! Damn this small living room

 

[Johnnyo]

Dan your effin crazy I think you need to see an analyst of some description

 

[Ben-P]

I was feeling very pleased with my self this weekend for finally bringing my third pin into the house! However, I think my efforts pale into insignificance by comparison.

PS. I would love to join in for a few games.

 

[cooldan]

hehe, well i have 9 in now, and no. 10 is all ready to come in. here's a quick 40 second walkaround. it seems odd that it seems to focus on the fan, thnat's because i acvtually made it this afternoon for someone who was asking about my dog in this heat, and what kind of fan i had. anyway. i've been going round checking flippers, installing NVRAMs and custom cards, chasing switch errors, resetting high score tables etc etc.

am sorting out some dates now - various Fridays Saturdays and Sundays - but any of the nearby mob are welcome to message me and just come over for some pin. i'm probably gonna do about 4 largish gatherings, as i need to accommodate local neighbours and friends as well as you sad lot.

 

[Paul]

.....I think you need to see an analyst of some description

Anal who????