[FSPA] 1st time at Pinburgh

Mon Jul 24 14:45:10 EDT 2017

what you say with irony, i say with conviction.

On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 2:25 PM, Dave Hubbard via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
wrote:

> Yes... because what Pinburgh needs is more drunk people playing.
>
>      --- Dave
>
> On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 1:45 PM, steve via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
>
>> All of the things brought up in this thread can be solved by drinking
>> more..
>>
>> play poor?  drink so you don't care
>> feet hurt?  drink so you can't feel them
>> food?  Drink
>> polite?  be a happy drunk
>> rest?  drink so you sleep well ;)
>> hydrate? drink
>>
>> :)
>>
>>
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>> *From:* Jeff Carlson via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
>> *To:* FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
>> *Cc:* Jeff Carlson <mcdefjef at gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* Monday, July 24, 2017 1:38 PM
>> *Subject:* Re: [FSPA] 1st time at Pinburgh
>>
>> - 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/TravelC hair-1389VBK-Slacker-Chair-
>> Black/dp/B000FXVAYW
>> <https://www.amazon.com/TravelChair-1389VBK-Slacker-Chair-Black/dp/B000FXVAYW>
>>
>>
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>>
>> *William WulfLunaria, Ltd. Consultingpsyque at gmail.com
>> <psyque at gmail.com>410-428-0070*
>>
>> 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*
>>
>> 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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