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Title: Big thanks to ddstoys for the Geelong Mini-meet
Post by: pinnies4me on April 07, 2009, 10:51:05 PM

OK, so there was only four of us, but that's probably a sizable percentage of Geelong...  &&

Daniel was kind enough to invite Nug, Matt and me over for a couple of JW's, a couple of games, and some great pinhead conversation. Daniel lives in "Coin-op heaven" you name it - anything that takes coins, he's got it! (Yes, including the condom vending machine!!   :lol)

Great to meet another pin head in person. Even got to play a few games on the legendary Riviera! What a nudge-lover's delight that game is! There's three lane guide type exits between the two tiny flippers (which are spaced miles apart), so part of the way to play the game is to use the rubbers on the posts at the end of those guides to keep the ball bouncing across them and over to a flipper, so lots of nudging and shaking to keep it in. Loved it! Imagine, someone sold it for like $137.00 dollars - what was he thinking??   !*!

Looks like Nug is holding the next one - Matt and Daniel are being taken into the inner sanctum - yes that's right - they have been invited into the Pinball Non-factory for a game on Coconut Island! Can't wait to see what they think - they will be the first outsiders to see the beast in person. Should be fun!

Title: Re: Big thanks to ddstoys for the Geelong Mini-meet
Post by: ajlaird on April 07, 2009, 10:58:33 PM

Nice, can't wait for some mini (and mega) meets to start happening in Melbourne.

Title: Re: Big thanks to ddstoys for the Geelong Mini-meet
Post by: Strangeways on April 07, 2009, 11:05:04 PM

So when do the Non Pinball Factory Tours for the public start ?

Title: Re: Big thanks to ddstoys for the Geelong Mini-meet
Post by: ddstoys on April 07, 2009, 11:05:47 PM

Thanks Nick
                      Im glad you enjoyed it
 Daniel

Title: Re: Big thanks to ddstoys for the Geelong Mini-meet
Post by: pinnies4me on April 07, 2009, 11:07:31 PM

Quote from: ddstoys on April 07, 2009, 11:05:47 PM

Thanks Nick  

That's not the name you put in your mobile phone for me!

Title: Re: Big thanks to ddstoys for the Geelong Mini-meet
Post by: ktm450 on April 08, 2009, 10:33:35 AM

Yes, thankyou Daniel for inviting us into your home.
What a great collection of coin op gear.  It was great playing a few EMs as I have not played many before.  Looks like you have enough projects to keep you busy for the next few years!
Great to meet you, and look forward to doing it again!

Very very excited to get an invite from Nug to be one of the first to sample Coconut Island! Cant wait to see all the blood, sweat and beers that have been poured into getting it up and running.

Title: Re: Big thanks to ddstoys for the Geelong Mini-meet
Post by: ddstoys on April 08, 2009, 04:11:44 PM

Yes Matt
                  Im also excited i have a leave pass aswell so ill be there for sure so long as its ok with Nug if i bring my kid along $#$

Title: Re: Big thanks to ddstoys for the Geelong Mini-meet
Post by: pinnies4me on April 08, 2009, 06:10:23 PM

You're on your own boys - I got drafted into a family do Thursday night, so have fun!

Title: Re: Big thanks to ddstoys for the Geelong Mini-meet
Post by: ddstoys on April 08, 2009, 06:12:21 PM

Tuff break NICK PITT ( is that better lol )  Families do seem to be the main thing draggin us away from our hobbies usually kicking and screaming like a spoilt little kid lol