[FSPA] 1st time at Pinburgh

Mon Jul 24 14:32:24 EDT 2017

Honestly, it's not that most people are dicks. Frankly, having put in over
100 hours of volunteer time between the first 2 ReplayFXs and the last 2
PAPAs, I've been overwhelmed by how nice players have been, even the ones
known for...colorful behavior. I just like to bring it up because it IS a
crapload of work and sore feet and hearing that thank you is a great pick
me up. 😀

On Jul 24, 2017 2:12 PM, "Lesley Ropp via FSPA" <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:

> Thank you all for the tips! It's surprising how many of you mentioned to
> be nice to the workers and volunteers. Sad to think people are that much of
> dicks. I'll be sure to give smiles and high fives to them because who isn't
> happy to be playing pinball all weekend?
>
> I'm not playing in the tournament but  thank you for those tips as well. I
> need to play a lot more to build confidence for a tournament.
>
> Hope to meet up with some of you and good luck to those who are practicing
> in the tournament!!  Keep the tips and advice coming. 🙂
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 1:48 PM Jeff Carlson via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> wrote:
>
>> - Bring Advil.
>> - Sit down whenever possible.
>> - Eat healthy (snacks, meals) as best you can.
>> - Bring a phone charger or portable battery.
>> - Lightweight drawstring backpack for your stuff.
>>
>> jc
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 1:25 PM, Stephen Jonke via FSPA <
>> fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
>>
>>> I'm not going to Pinburgh this year, but I'll get one of those next
>>> year. Seems like an essential item to me. Thanks for the link.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 1:14 PM, William F. Wulf II via FSPA <
>>> fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dave, the stool I have is similar to this one, and holds at least 250#
>>>> (rated to 275, but I know what mine holds safely).
>>>> https://www.amazon.com/TravelChair-1389VBK-Slacker-
>>>> Chair-Black/dp/B000FXVAYW
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *William WulfLunaria, Ltd. Consultingpsyque at gmail.com
>>>> <psyque at gmail.com>410-428-0070 <(410)%20428-0070>*
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 1:10 PM, Dave Hubbard via FSPA <
>>>> fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I've been thinking about something like this, but most fold-out stools
>>>>> I've seen have weight limits that are, shall we say, not conducive to
>>>>> certain body types.  Anyone got a suggestion for something a bit more
>>>>> sturdy?
>>>>>
>>>>>        --- Dave
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 1:03 PM, William F. Wulf II via FSPA <
>>>>> fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I bought a camp stool, it's a tripod with a nylon seat at the top,
>>>>>> and a carrying strap, It's lightweight and low profile. It even slides
>>>>>> inside my rolled up gel mat if I'm careful.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *William WulfLunaria, Ltd. Consultingpsyque at gmail.com
>>>>>> <psyque at gmail.com>410-428-0070 <(410)%20428-0070>*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 12:48 PM, Steve Peck via FSPA <
>>>>>> fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> if you can find a very light folding chair with a shoulder strap I
>>>>>>> highly recommend using one, most of the banks are too far from chairs to sit
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Jul 24, 2017 12:36 PM, "Dave Hubbard via FSPA" <fspa at fspazone.org>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Echoing a few that have already been mentioned, but:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> 1) Definitely sit down whenever you can.  Your feet will thank
>>>>>>>> you.  That being said, don't move the chairs or the wrath of the local
>>>>>>>> union will descend upon Pinburgh (seriously, no one is allowed to move
>>>>>>>> chairs, even Pinburgh staff.  It's a convention center thing.)
>>>>>>>> 2) Drink plenty of water.  I go through at least a full bottle
>>>>>>>> every round and I'm still dehydrated by the end of Pinburgh.  There are
>>>>>>>> water fountains to fill up.
>>>>>>>> 3) If you have any FSPA gear, wear it!  It helps us identify our
>>>>>>>> own. :)
>>>>>>>> 4) If you're in the tournament, consult your fellow FSPA'ers for
>>>>>>>> tips and strategies.  Often once the rounds are announced there's a small
>>>>>>>> frenzy of people looking up banks and looking for people who have knowledge
>>>>>>>> of the games.
>>>>>>>> 5) Try out the weird stuff like the mini-TV Duck Hunt, Attack from
>>>>>>>> the Back, etc.  These are often one-of-a-kind things that are tons of fun.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>       --- Dave
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 10:46 AM, Lesley Ropp via FSPA <
>>>>>>>> fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Hi!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> This is my first time at Pinburgh and I'm pretty excited.  I
>>>>>>>>> wanted to pick everyone's brains on any tips, tricks, or suggestions for a
>>>>>>>>> good time while there.  I mean, I plan on playing a lot of pinball but it's
>>>>>>>>> good to get some "do this, don't do this" ideas.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Happy Monday!
>>>>>>>>> Lesley
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
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