[FSPA] Carpool Tuesday league postponed for two weeks

[J McLaugh]

If only you had more time at home, right?

On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 3:15 PM KIM BRENNAN <kimbrennan at mac.com> wrote:

> Well, unless you are diligent about maintaining them…I have a bunch of
> machines, but when one breaks, I often just move on to the next, figuring
> I’ll get around to that repair at some time in the future….I’ve got 20+
> broken machines right now. :) Just finished repairing one, so I have
> something to play on (okay, not a big repair, just replaced a slingshot
> rubber)….
>
>
> On Mar 28, 2020, at 3:05 PM, J McLaugh via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
>
> Right now I so envy you guys with pinball machines at home.
>
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 11:46 AM The Bob via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> wrote:
>
>> So, it's been two weeks.  Two weeks ago two weeks seemed like an overly
>> cautious number borne out of an abundance of caution.  Now it seems like a
>> great idea but sadly only the tip of the iceberg.
>>
>> I think it's a safe assumption that this season is postponed indefinitely
>> until the COVID-19 situation is resolved or at least under control.  That
>> and I don't feel like moving all the games back in right now. :)  Carpool
>> is operating on a carry-out basis only W-S 4-10ish.  You can order through
>> DoorDash or by just calling them up.  If you have a hankerin' for moz
>> sticks or something throw them a bone but be safe.
>>
>> The FSPA exec staff have been discussing what to do with this current
>> season.  We have some ideas but nothing definite at the moment.  Stay
>> tuned, be safe.
>>
>> Bob J.
>>
>> p.s. I'll leave you this musical number.  :)
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNIZofPB8ZM
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 1:21 PM The Bob <worktheweb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Oops.  Me no count good.  Let's try this schedule instead:
>>>
>>> Week 8:  3/31
>>> Week 9:  4/7
>>> Week 10: 4/14
>>> Playoffs:  4/21
>>>
>>> My apologies for the confusion.  I'll update the master schedule at
>>> http://fspazone.org to reflect the above.
>>> Bob J.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 1:02 PM The Bob <worktheweb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I didn't want to have to write this email but circumstances being what
>>>> they are I think it's a prudent move.  I'm not happy about this but I also
>>>> don't want to unnecessarily put anyone at risk. We'll adopt this tentative
>>>> schedule but play things by ear as the situation changes.  Possible
>>>> solutions include liberal leave which you can read about in the full FSPA
>>>> rules.  I don't want to cancel the season because that's not how I roll.
>>>>
>>>> School systems around us are closing for weeks at a time (except FCPS
>>>> which I imagine will follow suit shortly), businesses and government
>>>> agencies are cancelling travel and limiting meetings, etc.  Disney closed
>>>> their theme parks FFS!  We have 50 people in league which is approaching
>>>> the threshold of a large group.  Combine that with general bar patrons and
>>>> you definitely have a large group.
>>>>
>>>> The current Carpool schedule is available online here:
>>>> http://fspazone.org/carpool-fairfax/
>>>> Tentative updated schedule would be as follows:
>>>>
>>>> Week 8:  4/7
>>>> Week 9:  4/14
>>>> Week 10: 4/21
>>>> Playoffs:  4/28
>>>>
>>>> I had initially avoided scheduling anything during the week of 4/7 due
>>>> to FCPS Spring Break but I think that concern is out the window at this
>>>> point. :)  I'll be at Carpool Tuesday for a while anyway to inform any
>>>> stragglers.  I'm not going to hang a sign on the door because I also don't
>>>> want to negatively affect their bottom line.  Last night the place was
>>>> hopping which is good for them.
>>>>
>>>> Heavy sigh,
>>>> Bob J.
>>>>
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