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Offline Strangeways

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Re: Illawarra Steelers meet - 17th October
« Reply #210 on: October 17, 2009, 11:50:04 PM »

Looks like a great time was had by all - some familiar faces in there obviously enjoying themselves. Nice to see Wotto playing a TAF -  ^^^

Tony - Mate - You are a credit to the hobby. Well done on your event, and congrats on a great collection.
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Re: Illawarra Steelers meet - 17th October
« Reply #211 on: October 18, 2009, 01:20:33 AM »
Quote from: Wotto on October 17, 2009, 11:20:27 PM
And would you just look at the carry on and lengths some people go to when they beat you on a Baseball Game - sheeeeeeesh you would never see or hear me carrying on about it  - This is AP's very own Ford Fairlane who beat me by JUST ONE RUN and carries on like he won the Olympics *.*

Those who enjoy great victories can also suffer defeat ... as evidenced by the second half of this photo ...

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Re: Illawarra Steelers meet - 17th October
« Reply #212 on: October 18, 2009, 01:22:35 AM »
Newy boys just got back home. Where to start.....walked into that shed and was blown away. From photos I have seen it didnt look that big, and so many machines. These machines are artwork, probably more than any era, and I appreciate them most for that. I had to be honest when asked by Dan, "what do I think of the old machines". Then Dan blabbed my response to Tony!  ^.^ Put me rite in it!  %.% I told Tony that whilst I didnt really enjoy the gameplay, I find them very interesting, and appreciate their stature. I would have Gigi in my shed anyday, just because it is very pretty, and so are alot of your machines. Art, and playable history on 4 legs. I had to make this winded post Tony to let you know that I think your collection is very special, and I feel quite lucky to have been invited to share it. Oh and a big thanks for the coin plates mate.

I will upload some video tommorrow as well.
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Re: Illawarra Steelers meet - 17th October
« Reply #213 on: October 18, 2009, 01:25:39 AM »
Awesome night!.  Many thanks to Tony and his family for letting us invade his games room for the evening.

Here is a little video of Kev's (Millsy's) Jumping Jack with machine gun bumper action!.

« Last Edit: October 18, 2009, 02:03:39 AM by Rod71 »
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Re: Illawarra Steelers meet - 17th October
« Reply #214 on: October 18, 2009, 01:36:59 AM »
Well, thanks for an awesome night, Tony, a great time was had by all! Always love to come check out your gameroom -- I can't wait to have one of our own!  Enjoyed seeing you all again, and meeting the new faces as well. Oh, and thanks to your lovely daughter, Amber, for assisting in the preparation, she did a great job!

I'm looking forward to the next meet!
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Re: Illawarra Steelers meet - 17th October
« Reply #215 on: October 18, 2009, 02:11:01 AM »
WHAT A BUNCH OF PIN HEADS #*#

YA GOT TO LOVE IT $#$

looked like a great night. wish i could have been there.

and those pins look so smick

hope you all enjoyed yourself : looks like you did
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Re: Illawarra Steelers meet - 17th October
« Reply #216 on: October 18, 2009, 09:31:17 AM »
It never ceases to amaze me how much effort genuine enthusiatsts will go to in order to entertain a group of like minded (with all the respect in the world), wierdos.  Tony, like others before him, opened up his home to a group of people, some of whom he hardly knew, and provided an afternoon of awesome pinball fun.  I am going to drop him in the shit a little bit, and tell everyone that he reckons he spent somewhere in the vicinity of 60 hours getting games up and running for the meet.  Only an authentic collector and enthusiast spends that sort of time so thet others can enjoy their hobby as well.
Thanks mate, you're a bloody legend! ^^^ *%* ^^^  *%* ^^^ *%* ^^^

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Re: Illawarra Steelers meet - 17th October
« Reply #217 on: October 18, 2009, 09:37:34 AM »
Vids done on my mobile and uploaded to youtube:







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Re: Illawarra Steelers meet - 17th October
« Reply #218 on: October 18, 2009, 09:55:35 AM »
Tony, I forgot to add what a pleasure it was meeting your dad, he was very cool! He shared how he got you started in your pinball collecting habit, though he said if he'd known how far you'd go with it he'd have started you on stamp collecting! LOL  I'm very glad pinball won out! Once again, awesome machines, awesome night, thanks for having us!
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Re: Illawarra Steelers meet - 17th October
« Reply #219 on: October 18, 2009, 10:05:57 AM »
Looks like a great night Tony - congrats!
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Re: Illawarra Steelers meet - 17th October
« Reply #220 on: October 18, 2009, 10:10:48 AM »
Tony,
Many thanks for your hospitality and an opportunity to play your magnificent pinballs in a "one of a kind gamesroom" surrounded by great people with a common interest in the game. I had a thoroughly enjoyable night and got to meet several people who have helped me with my silly questions as well as some great ideas over time and I thank you for that.

J.D.

Great Night!


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Re: Illawarra Steelers meet - 17th October
« Reply #221 on: October 18, 2009, 10:13:40 AM »
Sounds like a success to me Tony well done but with all them great pins and people i never had any doupts
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Re: Illawarra Steelers meet - 17th October
« Reply #222 on: October 18, 2009, 11:13:38 AM »
Thanks for a great night Tony,it was good to meet some of the other members.All the boys from up north what a great bunch of blokes.To Tony from South Australia you would not meet a nicer person than this guy.It was good to have a mixture of the older machines with the 2 titles that Dan set up.Spent hours just talking, was a great way to spend the night.Once again thanks from Tony and Jane.
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Re: Illawarra Steelers meet - 17th October
« Reply #223 on: October 18, 2009, 11:33:31 AM »
Looks like a cracking night there... i see some faces...plus one of my T shirts!!! And an APOLLO - thought that was earmarked for sale??
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Re: Illawarra Steelers meet - 17th October
« Reply #224 on: October 18, 2009, 12:34:03 PM »
Hi Tony - looks like a real cracker of a meet.

Congrats on your shed.  You have clearly put a lot of time and love (and money %$%) in recreating a part of pinball history - looks fantastic $#$

Thanks to the guys who posted pics and vids, great for us interstate guys to see what a Tony has put together and see people enjoying pinball!

Wish I could have been there...

Ian
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