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let's wreck some road!

Our ST:TNG pinball machine still isn't back from the repair shop yet and we weren't ready to give up the 2nd machine, so last weekend the weekend before last we swapped out the Addams Family for Red and Ted's Roadshow. Despite the fact that it has these creepy talking heads (the eyes follow the ball around!) it's a wicked fun machine.

I pestered the Husband to write up a post to try and answer all the pinball questions that came up last time and gem that he is, he finished it same day. (I didn't post it same day, but that's my procrastination, not his) So without further ado (titled by me)

What To Do If You Want To Own Your Own Pinball Machine, by The Husband.

1. Go play a lot of pinball locally if possible.
2. Make a shortlist of machines you want. Ideally have a clear-cut number one favorite with a backup or two.
3. Decide where it's going to live in your space.
4. Research, research, research. Find out what your machine(s) are selling for, if they're well suited to home use and who your local vendors are.
5. Decide if you want to deal with someone long-distance or a local seller.
6. Do everything you can to play the machine before buying it.
7. Confirm state of machine and if it's been shopped, what the parts replacement history is. Ask for documentation.
8. Determine a return policy and if there's a window to return it.
9. Get it home (no mean feat.)
10. Play the living heck out of the first few days to make sure it's all in working order.
11. Invite friends over, drink beer, play, repeat.
12. Give it regular maintenance and love.

from the Husband

Since exiting the online world (which somehow became the blogosphere without anyone really explaining why) there have been many occasions when I've wanted to ask Caro to pimp out a link to someone or something of interest. I have traditionally stopped myself because this is, after all, her blog and she can tell me to 'GYOBFW' and I'd have no recourse. Oh sure, I could short-sheet her side of the bed or put half and half instead of skim in her coffee one morning but that would be petty and blunt the surprise factor for later when I need to pull some small-minded but loving prank. (And for those of you who think that's mean, cruel or not at all nice, you have to try it some time, if only for the make-up sex.)

However, in this case I am breaking a rule and asking her to pimp out a friend who makes great music and some of the best t-shirt designs that have never been made. (I have two designs I'm pushing him to finish so we can sell and give away to friends. Stay tuned.)

Ladies and Gentlemen: Cory Kilduff and Ocelot Mthrfckrs