I was plotting to keep as many games from the route days as possible. Paragon and KISS were definite keepers - and Dad agreed. When I moved out of home, my friends and I went looking for a house with a big games room to house my pins - and "taking" them made sure Dad didn't sell them or give them away. Sadly, the Mata Hari, Eight Ball, Power Play and Space Invaders were sold or given away.

I always knew that one day I'd be working on pins, and I didn't pay too much attention to the mid 90's when everything was free or cheap.

Even after I got married, the house we built had to have a massive games room. Now I have a full time business.