[FSPA] FSPA Digest, Vol 38, Issue 1
JOHN BAKER
digitaljb21 at comcast.net
Sat Sep 5 18:29:12 EDT 2020
Really sorry to hear the news about Scott Sidley. He definitely had a ruff exterior but he had very reason in the world to be a little pissed off at things. Personally, I really liked him and appreciated all of the cool things that he did to make our league run smoothly. He will be missed by a lot of people that knew him better than me.
In my short period of time knowing Scott I can say that he was a GREAT Pinball Player. He actually took some time to teach me on a few games. He was also a hell of a mechanic and knew his stuff on many games. My favorite memory of Scott was the time that he drove to my office in Warrenton, Va. and helped me work on my Eight Ball Deluxe. Ia asked him what he wanted for his time and he said $20 and to buy him dinner at Car Pool. In my book that's a really cool dude.
Rest In Peace Scott!
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> 1. Scott Sidley (Joe Schober)
> 2. Re: Scott Sidley (Steve Ryback)
> 3. Re: Scott Sidley (Joe P. Said)
> 4. Re: Scott Sidley (Bowen Kerins)
> 5. Re: Scott Sidley (Dan Reynolds)
> 6. Re: Scott Sidley (Max Baskin)
> 7. Re: Scott Sidley (Mario)
> 8. Re: Scott Sidley (rw55dodgers at aol.com)
> 9. Re: Scott Sidley (Wei-Hwa Huang)
> 10. Re: Scott Sidley (Rob Wintler-Cox)
> 11. Re: Scott Sidley (Joe Kosack)
> 12. Re: Scott Sidley (Stephen Jonke)
> 13. Re: Scott Sidley (Mike F)
> 14. Re: Scott Sidley (Todd Yoder)
> 15. Re: Scott Sidley (CJ Brown)
> 16. Re: Scott Sidley (Josh Jurgensen)
> 17. Re: Scott Sidley (Dave Hubbard)
> 18. Re: Scott Sidley (Alex V)
> 19. Re: Scott Sidley (jonathan flanders)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2020 00:08:43 -0400
> From: Joe Schober <afljoeys at aol.com>
> To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
> Subject: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
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> I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away. As most of you know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years. Things were improving for awhile, until they weren't.
>
> For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost 35 years. He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his time and talents. I have so many great memories with him... creating projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more. Despite his gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.
>
> For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than anyone since its beginning. He has done everything from helping run several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere, and on and on. He could always be counted on to help tune up games for parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave, cleaning everything. And I don't think anyone will know how to put quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
>
> I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
>
> Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
>
> --Joe
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2020 00:19:35 -0400
> From: Steve Ryback <tbone.ryback at gmail.com>
> To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
> Subject: Re: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
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> This one really hurts. One of the smartest guys I?ve ever known. While also
> being one of the most sarcastically condescending guys I?ve ever known. His
> love for pinball and hatred of stupidity shown equally bright from the
> moment I met him. I thought he hated me for the longest time until I
> realized he hates everyone equally..... but it?s not really hatred it?s
> just Scott communicating in his own way. Never compromising and never
> trying to be anyone other than himself. League, tournaments and competitive
> pinbal for me won?t be the same for a long while. Scott, I hope somewhere
> out there you are the new Grand Champion and fixing the machine after your
> turn to make it play better for everyone else. Rest in power
>
> Steve
>
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>
> On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 12:09 AM Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> wrote:
>
> > I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away. As most of you
> > know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years. Things were improving
> > for awhile, until they weren't.
> >
> >
> >
> > For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost
> > 35 years. He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his
> > time and talents. I have so many great memories with him... creating
> > projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more. Despite his
> > gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.
> >
> >
> >
> > For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than
> > anyone since its beginning. He has done everything from helping run
> > several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere,
> > and on and on. He could always be counted on to help tune up games for
> > parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the
> > first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave,
> > cleaning everything. And I don't think anyone will know how to put
> > quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
> >
> >
> >
> > I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
> >
> >
> >
> > Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
> >
> >
> >
> > --Joe
> >
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> Steve Ryback
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> From: "Joe P. Said" <jsaid12 at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
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> Great person and very generous with his time and knowledge. I'll miss the
> banter.
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> On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 12:09 AM Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> wrote:
>
> > I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away. As most of you
> > know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years. Things were improving
> > for awhile, until they weren't.
> >
> > For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost
> > 35 years. He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his
> > time and talents. I have so many great memories with him... creating
> > projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more. Despite his
> > gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.
> >
> > For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than
> > anyone since its beginning. He has done everything from helping run
> > several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere,
> > and on and on. He could always be counted on to help tune up games for
> > parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the
> > first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave,
> > cleaning everything. And I don't think anyone will know how to put
> > quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
> >
> > I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
> >
> > Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
> >
> > --Joe
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> Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2020 00:55:31 -0400
> From: Bowen Kerins <bkerins at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
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> Oh no ... my condolences. As you said, he is instrumental in building many
> of the things that made FSPA and other leagues possible. A wonderful man.
>
> On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 12:09 AM Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> wrote:
>
> > I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away. As most of you
> > know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years. Things were improving
> > for awhile, until they weren't.
> >
> > For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost
> > 35 years. He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his
> > time and talents. I have so many great memories with him... creating
> > projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more. Despite his
> > gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.
> >
> > For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than
> > anyone since its beginning. He has done everything from helping run
> > several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere,
> > and on and on. He could always be counted on to help tune up games for
> > parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the
> > first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave,
> > cleaning everything. And I don't think anyone will know how to put
> > quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
> >
> > I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
> >
> > Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
> >
> > --Joe
> > _______________________________________________
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> Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2020 01:13:16 -0400
> From: Dan Reynolds <daniel.j.reynolds at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
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> oh god. what a loss. I always tried to say thank you to him at the
> end of every league night. He did so much work keeping games working
> for so many people so that we could have our fun on league nights. He
> really was a great ambassador for the game, too. His personality was
> unique, but everyone, new players included, despite his gruff exterior
> could feel the passion he exuded for the game and for his fellow
> players. i am not alone, i know myself and countless other players
> hung around after hours at Red Zone or Carpool long enough for him to
> wander by and open a coin door and just put up 10 or 20 credits on a
> game for us while we hung out and flailed about while he shook his
> head and rolled his eyes and we loved every minute of it. i'm going
> to miss you so much Scott.
>
> On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 12:56 AM Bowen Kerins via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
> >
> > Oh no ... my condolences. As you said, he is instrumental in building many of the things that made FSPA and other leagues possible. A wonderful man.
> >
> > On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 12:09 AM Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away. As most of you know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years. Things were improving for awhile, until they weren't.
> >>
> >> For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost 35 years. He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his time and talents. I have so many great memories with him... creating projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more. Despite his gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.
> >>
> >> For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than anyone since its beginning. He has done everything from helping run several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere, and on and on. He could always be counted on to help tune up games for parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave, cleaning everything. And I don't think anyone will know how to put quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
> >>
> >> I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
> >>
> >> Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
> >>
> >> --Joe
> >> _______________________________________________
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2020 01:15:01 -0400
> From: Max Baskin <chaosrunner at gmail.com>
> To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
> Subject: Re: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
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> I was up in Maryland on a business trip. I'd lived in the area before, but
> had been down in North Carolina for a few years. Since I knew I'd have some
> free time at night, I got in touch with my old friend Wulf and he suggested
> I swing by Town Hall, where he'd be for league.
>
> After league, he suggested I come by Silver Diner and hang out with a
> couple of the guys from league. That was the night I met Joe Schober and
> Scott Sidley.
>
> Cancer fucking sucks.
>
> On Sat, Sep 5, 2020, 12:09 AM Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> wrote:
>
> > I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away. As most of you
> > know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years. Things were improving
> > for awhile, until they weren't.
> >
> > For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost
> > 35 years. He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his
> > time and talents. I have so many great memories with him... creating
> > projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more. Despite his
> > gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.
> >
> > For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than
> > anyone since its beginning. He has done everything from helping run
> > several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere,
> > and on and on. He could always be counted on to help tune up games for
> > parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the
> > first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave,
> > cleaning everything. And I don't think anyone will know how to put
> > quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
> >
> > I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
> >
> > Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
> >
> > --Joe
> > _______________________________________________
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> Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2020 01:26:52 -0400
> From: Mario <thisismario007 at aol.com>
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> Subject: Re: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
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> Will there be a memorial service for Scott?
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 5, 2020, at 1:15 AM, Max Baskin via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
> >
> > ?
> > I was up in Maryland on a business trip. I'd lived in the area before, but had been down in North Carolina for a few years. Since I knew I'd have some free time at night, I got in touch with my old friend Wulf and he suggested I swing by Town Hall, where he'd be for league.
> >
> > After league, he suggested I come by Silver Diner and hang out with a couple of the guys from league. That was the night I met Joe Schober and Scott Sidley.
> >
> > Cancer fucking sucks.
> >
> >> On Sat, Sep 5, 2020, 12:09 AM Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
> >> I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away. As most of you know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years. Things were improving for awhile, until they weren't.
> >>
> >> For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost 35 years. He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his time and talents. I have so many great memories with him... creating projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more. Despite his gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.
> >>
> >> For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than anyone since its beginning. He has done everything from helping run several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere, and on and on. He could always be counted on to help tune up games for parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave, cleaning everything. And I don't think anyone will know how to put quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
> >>
> >> I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
> >>
> >> Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
> >>
> >> --Joe
> >> _______________________________________________
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> Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2020 10:18:02 +0000 (UTC)
> From: rw55dodgers at aol.com
> To: "fspa at fspazone.org" <fspa at fspazone.org>
> Subject: Re: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
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> Joe:
> Yes this is very sad news, I've only known him since early 2012 when I started to play for FSPA and he started to work on my machines that summer that have't been played on for 15-20 years.? He got 4 of 5 working great and they are still being played on today.? Yes he was always checking with me about my machines before any tournament, league party or personal function and was always there to check things out.? Whenever I got a new machine he was always here to check it out and fix any issues.? It was always nice having him over as he got to know part of my family as he worked on my machines.
> He will be missed by all, RIP Scott Sidley.
> Rob T
>
>
>
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> From: Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
> Cc: Joe Schober <afljoeys at aol.com>
> Sent: Sat, Sep 5, 2020 12:08 am
> Subject: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
>
> I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away.? As most of you know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years.? Things were improving for awhile, until they weren't.
>
> For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost 35 years.? He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his time and talents.? I have so many great memories with him... creating projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more.? Despite his gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.
>
> For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than anyone since its beginning.? He has done everything from helping run several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere, and on and on.? He could always be counted on to help tune up games for parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave, cleaning everything.? And I don't think anyone will know how to put quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
>
> I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
>
> Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
>
> --Joe
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> From: Wei-Hwa Huang <onigame at gmail.com>
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> Until this thread I had no idea that Scott was gruff. I always felt like he
> was the most admirable and relatable among the FSPA regulars. Then again,
> I haven't played in FSPA for 19 years so what the heck do I know. I'll miss
> him.
>
> On Fri, Sep 4, 2020 at 9:09 PM Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> wrote:
>
> > I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away. As most of you
> > know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years. Things were improving
> > for awhile, until they weren't.
> >
> > For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost
> > 35 years. He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his
> > time and talents. I have so many great memories with him... creating
> > projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more. Despite his
> > gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.
> >
> > For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than
> > anyone since its beginning. He has done everything from helping run
> > several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere,
> > and on and on. He could always be counted on to help tune up games for
> > parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the
> > first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave,
> > cleaning everything. And I don't think anyone will know how to put
> > quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
> >
> > I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
> >
> > Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
> >
> > --Joe
> > _______________________________________________
> > FSPA mailing list
> > FSPA at fspazone.org
> > http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
> >
>
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> Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2020 06:22:36 -0400
> From: Rob Wintler-Cox <rwintlercox at gmail.com>
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> In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you buy and restore a Gottlieb
> System 80 game.
>
> Scott was one of the first people I met when I started playing at John?s
> Place way back when. It?s hard to imagine what leagues and events will be
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> Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2020 10:45:14 +0000
> From: Joe Kosack <kosacks at hotmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
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> This really sucks.
>
> I remember meeting Scott for the first time in September 2008 as a wide eyed newbie who had just found out that there was competitive pinball not only in the world, but 20 minutes from my house. Scott took it upon himself to be the unofficial VBH welcome ambassador and showed me, Lee, and Jude the ropes that night and made me feel right at home.
>
> When I eventually started to help run VBH league and then fully run it, I could always count on Scott to provide helpful advice, encouragement when I was down, and a little special Sottitude when I was smelling myself too much. I literally could not have been successful without Scott by my side. Hell, I couldn?t have ever tuna tournament without him.
>
> At major events, Scott was always a major cheerleader when one of our players or alumni were doing well. When I made my only run in the Pinburgh A finals in 2015, Scott was there asking if he could get me anything to eat or drink to keep me focused on the task at hand.
>
> Right now, I feel the same as when Scott wasn?t there for our last season of VBH and a lot of us didn?t know what was going on yet, and that is lost. For those of us who played with Scott, he was a constant in our league lives. From Scott informing us that we?re putting the quarters in wrong to telling us that he sucked after playing a twenty minute ball, Scott could always be counted on. Scott will be missed terribly my all of us, and league pinball for me won?t be the same without him.
>
> Joe K
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 5, 2020, at 6:18 AM, rw55dodgers--- via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
>
> ?
> Joe:
>
> Yes this is very sad news, I've only known him since early 2012 when I started to play for FSPA and he started to work on my machines that summer that have't been played on for 15-20 years. He got 4 of 5 working great and they are still being played on today. Yes he was always checking with me about my machines before any tournament, league party or personal function and was always there to check things out. Whenever I got a new machine he was always here to check it out and fix any issues. It was always nice having him over as he got to know part of my family as he worked on my machines.
>
> He will be missed by all, RIP Scott Sidley.
>
> Rob T
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
> Cc: Joe Schober <afljoeys at aol.com>
> Sent: Sat, Sep 5, 2020 12:08 am
> Subject: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
>
> I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away. As most of you know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years. Things were improving for awhile, until they weren't.
>
> For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost 35 years. He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his time and talents. I have so many great memories with him... creating projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more. Despite his gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.
>
> For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than anyone since its beginning. He has done everything from helping run several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere, and on and on. He could always be counted on to help tune up games for parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave, cleaning everything. And I don't think anyone will know how to put quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
>
> I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
>
> Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
>
> --Joe
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> Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2020 07:39:18 -0400
> From: Stephen Jonke <sjonke at gmail.com>
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> Scott helped fix and set up my games several times too, and that even though I was nowhere near him. Once even not that long ago, while he was in the midst of this battle. He was always helpful. He was quite the character and we?ll never forget him. He will be missed by so many of us. RIP Scott.
>
> Steve
> On Sep 5, 2020, 6:45 AM -0400, Joe Kosack via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>, wrote:
> > This really sucks.
> >
> > I remember meeting Scott for the first time in September 2008 as a wide eyed newbie who had just found out that there was competitive pinball not only in the world, but 20 minutes from my house. ?Scott took it upon himself to be the unofficial VBH welcome ambassador and showed me, Lee, and Jude the ropes that night and made me feel right at home.
> >
> > When I eventually started to help run VBH league and then fully run it, I could always count on Scott to provide helpful advice, encouragement when I was down, and a little special Sottitude when I was smelling myself too much. ?I literally could not have been successful without Scott by my side. ?Hell, I couldn?t have ever tuna tournament without him.
> >
> > At major events, Scott was always a major cheerleader when one of our players or alumni were doing well. ?When I made my only run in the Pinburgh A finals in 2015, Scott was there asking if he could get me anything to eat or drink to keep me focused on the task at hand.
> >
> > Right now, I feel the same as when Scott wasn?t there for our last season of VBH and a lot of us didn?t know what was going on yet, and that is lost. ?For those of us who played with Scott, he was a constant in our league lives. ?From Scott informing us that we?re putting the quarters in wrong to telling us that he sucked after playing a twenty minute ball, Scott could always be counted on. ?Scott will be missed terribly my all of us, and league pinball for me won?t be the same without him.
> >
> > Joe K
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Sep 5, 2020, at 6:18 AM, rw55dodgers--- via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > Joe:
> > >
> > > Yes this is very sad news, I've only known him since early 2012 when I started to play for FSPA and he started to work on my machines that summer that have't been played on for 15-20 years.? He got 4 of 5 working great and they are still being played on today.? Yes he was always checking with me about my machines before any tournament, league party or personal function and was always there to check things out.? Whenever I got a new machine he was always here to check it out and fix any issues.? It was always nice having him over as he got to know part of my family as he worked on my machines.
> > >
> > > He will be missed by all, RIP Scott Sidley.
> > >
> > > Rob T
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> > > To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
> > > Cc: Joe Schober <afljoeys at aol.com>
> > > Sent: Sat, Sep 5, 2020 12:08 am
> > > Subject: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
> > >
> > > I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away.? As most of you know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years.? Things were improving for awhile, until they weren't.
> > >
> > > For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost 35 years.? He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his time and talents.? I have so many great memories with him... creating projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more.? Despite his gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.
> > >
> > > For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than anyone since its beginning.? He has done everything from helping run several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere, and on and on.? He could always be counted on to help tune up games for parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave, cleaning everything.? And I don't think anyone will know how to put quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
> > >
> > > I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
> > >
> > > Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
> > >
> > > --Joe
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > FSPA mailing list
> > > FSPA at fspazone.org
> > > http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
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> Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2020 07:39:55 -0400
> From: Mike F <denirostyl at aol.com>
> To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
> Subject: Re: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
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> Damn. I?ll always remember Scott as one of the original fspa guys (along with Bernie, joe, Julie, Dave Stewart, lee, deb, Serg, etc), that I met when I joined my first league at the old Vbh. Loved him. Was part of my rekindled love for pinball during college (well.... that and the lineup at howies). Used to look forward to the ?scottitude? as kosack put it, even though it got under my skin once or twice lol. Tends to happen with anyone you know for over 20 years.
>
> He did a great job dialing in games at Kevin?s, robs, Vbh. I admired him for getting those games ready, only for them to be pummeled again by 40-80 of the mid-Atlantic?s finest. The games played incredible at the last states tourney at Vbh in 2019, and he did it all, even while battling cancer. I made sure to let him know that day, and other days, that his hard work was appreciated... but especially that day at Vbh.
>
> I?ll miss you, Scott. We lost a great talent in our community, and a great friend. Rest In Peace.
>
> Mike F
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 5, 2020, at 6:45 AM, Joe Kosack via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
> >
> > This really sucks.
> >
> > I remember meeting Scott for the first time in September 2008 as a wide eyed newbie who had just found out that there was competitive pinball not only in the world, but 20 minutes from my house. Scott took it upon himself to be the unofficial VBH welcome ambassador and showed me, Lee, and Jude the ropes that night and made me feel right at home.
> >
> > When I eventually started to help run VBH league and then fully run it, I could always count on Scott to provide helpful advice, encouragement when I was down, and a little special Sottitude when I was smelling myself too much. I literally could not have been successful without Scott by my side. Hell, I couldn?t have ever tuna tournament without him.
> >
> > At major events, Scott was always a major cheerleader when one of our players or alumni were doing well. When I made my only run in the Pinburgh A finals in 2015, Scott was there asking if he could get me anything to eat or drink to keep me focused on the task at hand.
> >
> > Right now, I feel the same as when Scott wasn?t there for our last season of VBH and a lot of us didn?t know what was going on yet, and that is lost. For those of us who played with Scott, he was a constant in our league lives. From Scott informing us that we?re putting the quarters in wrong to telling us that he sucked after playing a twenty minute ball, Scott could always be counted on. Scott will be missed terribly my all of us, and league pinball for me won?t be the same without him.
> >
> > Joe K
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Sep 5, 2020, at 6:18 AM, rw55dodgers--- via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> ?
> >> Joe:
> >>
> >> Yes this is very sad news, I've only known him since early 2012 when I started to play for FSPA and he started to work on my machines that summer that have't been played on for 15-20 years. He got 4 of 5 working great and they are still being played on today. Yes he was always checking with me about my machines before any tournament, league party or personal function and was always there to check things out. Whenever I got a new machine he was always here to check it out and fix any issues. It was always nice having him over as he got to know part of my family as he worked on my machines.
> >>
> >> He will be missed by all, RIP Scott Sidley.
> >>
> >> Rob T
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> >> To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
> >> Cc: Joe Schober <afljoeys at aol.com>
> >> Sent: Sat, Sep 5, 2020 12:08 am
> >> Subject: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
> >>
> >> I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away. As most of you know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years. Things were improving for awhile, until they weren't.
> >>
> >> For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost 35 years. He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his time and talents. I have so many great memories with him... creating projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more. Despite his gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.
> >>
> >> For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than anyone since its beginning. He has done everything from helping run several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere, and on and on. He could always be counted on to help tune up games for parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave, cleaning everything. And I don't think anyone will know how to put quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
> >>
> >> I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
> >>
> >> Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
> >>
> >> --Joe
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> FSPA mailing list
> >> FSPA at fspazone.org
> >> http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> FSPA mailing list
> >> FSPA at fspazone.org
> >> http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
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> Date: Sat, 05 Sep 2020 08:48:21 -0400
> From: "Todd Yoder" <todd at planetyoder.com>
> To: "Joe Kosack via FSPA" <fspa at fspazone.org>
> Subject: Re: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
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> That is very sad news. Scott will be truly missed.
>
> He could solve any pinball problem and, once you could muster up the courage to get past the gruff exterior, he was always willing to help out. He was very intelligent, but didn?t throw that in your face, rather he treated everyone as if they had the same aptitude for pinball repair and electronics as he did, as he would explain in great detail how a particular circuit worked, while almost all of it went well over my head.
>
> He came to my house on multiple occasions to help repair games prior to events, and he was always fun to have around, offering his unfiltered opinions about just about anything. His opinions were set in stone, and he would happily tell you why he was right (or why you were wrong) about almost anything. But he was a different person around kids and pets. While over fixing games, he had dinner with my family several times, and he could not have been more gracious around my wife and two young daughters, displaying a kinder side that was not usually shown around the pinball crowd. The kids thought he was very nice and funny, and often asked when Scott was coming over again.
>
> I always had difficulty paying him for his pinball repair services, because he simply wouldn?t take any money! He would just ask for gas money. I always told him that he was undervaluing his services, but he wouldn?t hear it ? he was truly in it for the love of the game and the challenge of fixing a problem. But I always forced some form of payment on him for his time and expertise (and his car full of pinball parts!) that he so graciously offered. And when I found out that he liked Mexican Coca Cola in bottles, I scored a bunch and started paying him with those in addition to cash. I still have some bottles, and will drink one in his honor today.
>
> Here?s a story about Scott?s amazing troubleshooting abilities: A friend of mine had an issue with the lower playfield ball kicker on an AC/DC, and I enlisted Scott to come take a look. He came over and spent a couple of hours testing, tracing, etc., but the problem persisted. Ultimately he concluded that it must be a problem in the game code. To myself I figured that was unlikely, and that here was the only time I had seen a problem that Scott couldn?t fix. But the next day, my friend contacted me to say that he had updated the code and the problem was gone! At that point I truly realized how much Scott really understood pinball machines, and I never doubted him again.
>
> The FSPA community owes Scott Sidley a great deal, more than we can ever say.
>
> - Todd
>
> On Sat, Sep 5, 2020, at 7:39 AM, Mike F via FSPA wrote:
> > Damn. I?ll always remember Scott as one of the original fspa guys (along with Bernie, joe, Julie, Dave Stewart, lee, deb, Serg, etc), that I met when I joined my first league at the old Vbh. Loved him. Was part of my rekindled love for pinball during college (well.... that and the lineup at howies). Used to look forward to the ?scottitude? as kosack put it, even though it got under my skin once or twice lol. Tends to happen with anyone you know for over 20 years.
> >
> > He did a great job dialing in games at Kevin?s, robs, Vbh. I admired him for getting those games ready, only for them to be pummeled again by 40-80 of the mid-Atlantic?s finest. The games played incredible at the last states tourney at Vbh in 2019, and he did it all, even while battling cancer. I made sure to let him know that day, and other days, that his hard work was appreciated... but especially that day at Vbh.
> >
> > I?ll miss you, Scott. We lost a great talent in our community, and a great friend. Rest In Peace.
> >
> > Mike F
> >
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On Sep 5, 2020, at 6:45 AM, Joe Kosack via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
> >> This really sucks.
> >>
> >> I remember meeting Scott for the first time in September 2008 as a wide eyed newbie who had just found out that there was competitive pinball not only in the world, but 20 minutes from my house. Scott took it upon himself to be the unofficial VBH welcome ambassador and showed me, Lee, and Jude the ropes that night and made me feel right at home.
> >>
> >> When I eventually started to help run VBH league and then fully run it, I could always count on Scott to provide helpful advice, encouragement when I was down, and a little special Sottitude when I was smelling myself too much. I literally could not have been successful without Scott by my side. Hell, I couldn?t have ever tuna tournament without him.
> >>
> >> At major events, Scott was always a major cheerleader when one of our players or alumni were doing well. When I made my only run in the Pinburgh A finals in 2015, Scott was there asking if he could get me anything to eat or drink to keep me focused on the task at hand.
> >>
> >> Right now, I feel the same as when Scott wasn?t there for our last season of VBH and a lot of us didn?t know what was going on yet, and that is lost. For those of us who played with Scott, he was a constant in our league lives. From Scott informing us that we?re putting the quarters in wrong to telling us that he sucked after playing a twenty minute ball, Scott could always be counted on. Scott will be missed terribly my all of us, and league pinball for me won?t be the same without him.
> >>
> >> Joe K
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>> On Sep 5, 2020, at 6:18 AM, rw55dodgers--- via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> ?
> >>> Joe:
> >>>
> >>> Yes this is very sad news, I've only known him since early 2012 when I started to play for FSPA and he started to work on my machines that summer that have't been played on for 15-20 years. He got 4 of 5 working great and they are still being played on today. Yes he was always checking with me about my machines before any tournament, league party or personal function and was always there to check things out. Whenever I got a new machine he was always here to check it out and fix any issues. It was always nice having him over as he got to know part of my family as he worked on my machines.
> >>>
> >>> He will be missed by all, RIP Scott Sidley.
> >>>
> >>> Rob T
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> >>> To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
> >>> Cc: Joe Schober <afljoeys at aol.com>
> >>> Sent: Sat, Sep 5, 2020 12:08 am
> >>> Subject: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away. As most of you know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years. Things were improving for awhile, until they weren't.
> >>>
> >>> For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost 35 years. He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his time and talents. I have so many great memories with him... creating projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more. Despite his gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.
> >>>
> >>> For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than anyone since its beginning. He has done everything from helping run several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere, and on and on. He could always be counted on to help tune up games for parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave, cleaning everything. And I don't think anyone will know how to put quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
> >>>
> >>> I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
> >>>
> >>> Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
> >>>
> >>> --Joe
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> FSPA mailing list
> >>> FSPA at fspazone.org
> >>> http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> FSPA mailing list
> >>> FSPA at fspazone.org
> >>> http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> FSPA mailing list
> >> FSPA at fspazone.org
> >> http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
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> Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2020 09:01:15 -0400
> From: CJ Brown <christopher.j.brown at gmail.com>
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> Scott was the best.
>
> Except for that, I'm at a loss for words, and I'm very sad. League won't
> be the same without him.
>
>
>
> On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 8:49 AM Todd Yoder via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> wrote:
>
> > That is very sad news. Scott will be truly missed.
> >
> > He could solve any pinball problem and, once you could muster up the
> > courage to get past the gruff exterior, he was always willing to help out.
> > He was very intelligent, but didn?t throw that in your face, rather he
> > treated everyone as if they had the same aptitude for pinball repair and
> > electronics as he did, as he would explain in great detail how a particular
> > circuit worked, while almost all of it went well over my head.
> >
> > He came to my house on multiple occasions to help repair games prior to
> > events, and he was always fun to have around, offering his unfiltered
> > opinions about just about anything. His opinions were set in stone, and he
> > would happily tell you why he was right (or why you were wrong) about
> > almost anything. But he was a different person around kids and pets.
> > While over fixing games, he had dinner with my family several times, and he
> > could not have been more gracious around my wife and two young daughters,
> > displaying a kinder side that was not usually shown around the pinball
> > crowd. The kids thought he was very nice and funny, and often asked when
> > Scott was coming over again.
> >
> > I always had difficulty paying him for his pinball repair services,
> > because he simply wouldn?t take any money! He would just ask for gas
> > money. I always told him that he was undervaluing his services, but he
> > wouldn?t hear it ? he was truly in it for the love of the game and the
> > challenge of fixing a problem. But I always forced some form of payment on
> > him for his time and expertise (and his car full of pinball parts!) that he
> > so graciously offered. And when I found out that he liked Mexican Coca
> > Cola in bottles, I scored a bunch and started paying him with those in
> > addition to cash. I still have some bottles, and will drink one in his
> > honor today.
> >
> > Here?s a story about Scott?s amazing troubleshooting abilities: A friend
> > of mine had an issue with the lower playfield ball kicker on an AC/DC, and
> > I enlisted Scott to come take a look. He came over and spent a couple of
> > hours testing, tracing, etc., but the problem persisted. Ultimately he
> > concluded that it must be a problem in the game code. To myself I figured
> > that was unlikely, and that here was the only time I had seen a problem
> > that Scott couldn?t fix. But the next day, my friend contacted me to say
> > that he had updated the code and the problem was gone! At that point I
> > truly realized how much Scott really understood pinball machines, and I
> > never doubted him again.
> >
> > The FSPA community owes Scott Sidley a great deal, more than we can ever
> > say.
> >
> > - Todd
> >
> > On Sat, Sep 5, 2020, at 7:39 AM, Mike F via FSPA wrote:
> >
> > Damn. I?ll always remember Scott as one of the original fspa guys (along
> > with Bernie, joe, Julie, Dave Stewart, lee, deb, Serg, etc), that I met
> > when I joined my first league at the old Vbh. Loved him. Was part of my
> > rekindled love for pinball during college (well.... that and the lineup at
> > howies). Used to look forward to the ?scottitude? as kosack put it, even
> > though it got under my skin once or twice lol. Tends to happen with anyone
> > you know for over 20 years.
> >
> > He did a great job dialing in games at Kevin?s, robs, Vbh. I admired him
> > for getting those games ready, only for them to be pummeled again by 40-80
> > of the mid-Atlantic?s finest. The games played incredible at the last
> > states tourney at Vbh in 2019, and he did it all, even while battling
> > cancer. I made sure to let him know that day, and other days, that his
> > hard work was appreciated... but especially that day at Vbh.
> >
> > I?ll miss you, Scott. We lost a great talent in our community, and a
> > great friend. Rest In Peace.
> >
> > Mike F
> >
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On Sep 5, 2020, at 6:45 AM, Joe Kosack via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
> >
> > This really sucks.
> >
> > I remember meeting Scott for the first time in September 2008 as a wide
> > eyed newbie who had just found out that there was competitive pinball not
> > only in the world, but 20 minutes from my house. Scott took it upon
> > himself to be the unofficial VBH welcome ambassador and showed me, Lee, and
> > Jude the ropes that night and made me feel right at home.
> >
> > When I eventually started to help run VBH league and then fully run it, I
> > could always count on Scott to provide helpful advice, encouragement when I
> > was down, and a little special Sottitude when I was smelling myself too
> > much. I literally could not have been successful without Scott by my
> > side. Hell, I couldn?t have ever tuna tournament without him.
> >
> > At major events, Scott was always a major cheerleader when one of our
> > players or alumni were doing well. When I made my only run in the Pinburgh
> > A finals in 2015, Scott was there asking if he could get me anything to eat
> > or drink to keep me focused on the task at hand.
> >
> > Right now, I feel the same as when Scott wasn?t there for our last season
> > of VBH and a lot of us didn?t know what was going on yet, and that is
> > lost. For those of us who played with Scott, he was a constant in our
> > league lives. From Scott informing us that we?re putting the quarters in
> > wrong to telling us that he sucked after playing a twenty minute ball,
> > Scott could always be counted on. Scott will be missed terribly my all of
> > us, and league pinball for me won?t be the same without him.
> >
> > Joe K
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On Sep 5, 2020, at 6:18 AM, rw55dodgers--- via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> > ?
> > Joe:
> >
> > Yes this is very sad news, I've only known him since early 2012 when I
> > started to play for FSPA and he started to work on my machines that summer
> > that have't been played on for 15-20 years. He got 4 of 5 working great
> > and they are still being played on today. Yes he was always checking with
> > me about my machines before any tournament, league party or personal
> > function and was always there to check things out. Whenever I got a new
> > machine he was always here to check it out and fix any issues. It was
> > always nice having him over as he got to know part of my family as he
> > worked on my machines.
> >
> > He will be missed by all, RIP Scott Sidley.
> >
> > Rob T
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> > To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
> > Cc: Joe Schober <afljoeys at aol.com>
> > Sent: Sat, Sep 5, 2020 12:08 am
> > Subject: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
> >
> >
> > I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away. As most of you
> > know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years. Things were improving
> > for awhile, until they weren't.
> >
> > For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost
> > 35 years. He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his
> > time and talents. I have so many great memories with him... creating
> > projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more. Despite his
> > gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.
> >
> > For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than
> > anyone since its beginning. He has done everything from helping run
> > several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere,
> > and on and on. He could always be counted on to help tune up games for
> > parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the
> > first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave,
> > cleaning everything. And I don't think anyone will know how to put
> > quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
> >
> > I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
> >
> > Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
> >
> > --Joe
> > _______________________________________________
> > FSPA mailing list
> > FSPA at fspazone.org
> > http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
> > _______________________________________________
> > FSPA mailing list
> > FSPA at fspazone.org
> > http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > FSPA mailing list
> > FSPA at fspazone.org
> > http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > FSPA mailing list
> > FSPA at fspazone.org
> > http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> > FSPA at fspazone.org
> > http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
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> Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2020 10:42:43 -0400
> From: Josh Jurgensen <joshjurg at gmail.com>
> To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
> Subject: Re: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
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> He was one of the very first people to welcome me into pinball. And while
> he seemed...aloof at first, the more I saw him at Carpool - the more I saw
> him taking care of these machines - I realized it was because he *cared*
> about them in a way that no one else does. He would willingly share
> advanced strategies and I don't think anyone in league has taught me more
> about how to play or how to love the game. No matter how great a ball was,
> there was always room to get better.
>
> But my favorite memory of him was a few years back when I was hosting
> record nights at Carpool - a couple of times, he'd bring in a stack of his
> old records that he said he hadn't been able to listen to since the '80's.
> Usually they were a mix of classics from the time and I'd play nearly
> the whole stack of whatever he brought in. Somewhere in Rush's Moving
> Pictures, I look up and he's standing right nearby - a smile beaming on his
> face like I'd never seen before. Limelight comes on and he breaks out into
> an *IN-CRED-I-BLE* air guitar solo - I'd never seen him enjoying himself so
> much - like a big, friendly tiger lying in the sun.
>
> It was the happiest I'd ever seen him - and it's how I'll always remember
> him.
>
> On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 9:02 AM CJ Brown via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
>
> > Scott was the best.
> >
> > Except for that, I'm at a loss for words, and I'm very sad. League won't
> > be the same without him.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 8:49 AM Todd Yoder via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> That is very sad news. Scott will be truly missed.
> >>
> >> He could solve any pinball problem and, once you could muster up the
> >> courage to get past the gruff exterior, he was always willing to help out.
> >> He was very intelligent, but didn?t throw that in your face, rather he
> >> treated everyone as if they had the same aptitude for pinball repair and
> >> electronics as he did, as he would explain in great detail how a particular
> >> circuit worked, while almost all of it went well over my head.
> >>
> >> He came to my house on multiple occasions to help repair games prior to
> >> events, and he was always fun to have around, offering his unfiltered
> >> opinions about just about anything. His opinions were set in stone, and he
> >> would happily tell you why he was right (or why you were wrong) about
> >> almost anything. But he was a different person around kids and pets.
> >> While over fixing games, he had dinner with my family several times, and he
> >> could not have been more gracious around my wife and two young daughters,
> >> displaying a kinder side that was not usually shown around the pinball
> >> crowd. The kids thought he was very nice and funny, and often asked when
> >> Scott was coming over again.
> >>
> >> I always had difficulty paying him for his pinball repair services,
> >> because he simply wouldn?t take any money! He would just ask for gas
> >> money. I always told him that he was undervaluing his services, but he
> >> wouldn?t hear it ? he was truly in it for the love of the game and the
> >> challenge of fixing a problem. But I always forced some form of payment on
> >> him for his time and expertise (and his car full of pinball parts!) that he
> >> so graciously offered. And when I found out that he liked Mexican Coca
> >> Cola in bottles, I scored a bunch and started paying him with those in
> >> addition to cash. I still have some bottles, and will drink one in his
> >> honor today.
> >>
> >> Here?s a story about Scott?s amazing troubleshooting abilities: A friend
> >> of mine had an issue with the lower playfield ball kicker on an AC/DC, and
> >> I enlisted Scott to come take a look. He came over and spent a couple of
> >> hours testing, tracing, etc., but the problem persisted. Ultimately he
> >> concluded that it must be a problem in the game code. To myself I figured
> >> that was unlikely, and that here was the only time I had seen a problem
> >> that Scott couldn?t fix. But the next day, my friend contacted me to say
> >> that he had updated the code and the problem was gone! At that point I
> >> truly realized how much Scott really understood pinball machines, and I
> >> never doubted him again.
> >>
> >> The FSPA community owes Scott Sidley a great deal, more than we can ever
> >> say.
> >>
> >> - Todd
> >>
> >> On Sat, Sep 5, 2020, at 7:39 AM, Mike F via FSPA wrote:
> >>
> >> Damn. I?ll always remember Scott as one of the original fspa guys (along
> >> with Bernie, joe, Julie, Dave Stewart, lee, deb, Serg, etc), that I met
> >> when I joined my first league at the old Vbh. Loved him. Was part of my
> >> rekindled love for pinball during college (well.... that and the lineup at
> >> howies). Used to look forward to the ?scottitude? as kosack put it, even
> >> though it got under my skin once or twice lol. Tends to happen with anyone
> >> you know for over 20 years.
> >>
> >> He did a great job dialing in games at Kevin?s, robs, Vbh. I admired him
> >> for getting those games ready, only for them to be pummeled again by 40-80
> >> of the mid-Atlantic?s finest. The games played incredible at the last
> >> states tourney at Vbh in 2019, and he did it all, even while battling
> >> cancer. I made sure to let him know that day, and other days, that his
> >> hard work was appreciated... but especially that day at Vbh.
> >>
> >> I?ll miss you, Scott. We lost a great talent in our community, and a
> >> great friend. Rest In Peace.
> >>
> >> Mike F
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >> On Sep 5, 2020, at 6:45 AM, Joe Kosack via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> This really sucks.
> >>
> >> I remember meeting Scott for the first time in September 2008 as a wide
> >> eyed newbie who had just found out that there was competitive pinball not
> >> only in the world, but 20 minutes from my house. Scott took it upon
> >> himself to be the unofficial VBH welcome ambassador and showed me, Lee, and
> >> Jude the ropes that night and made me feel right at home.
> >>
> >> When I eventually started to help run VBH league and then fully run it, I
> >> could always count on Scott to provide helpful advice, encouragement when I
> >> was down, and a little special Sottitude when I was smelling myself too
> >> much. I literally could not have been successful without Scott by my
> >> side. Hell, I couldn?t have ever tuna tournament without him.
> >>
> >> At major events, Scott was always a major cheerleader when one of our
> >> players or alumni were doing well. When I made my only run in the Pinburgh
> >> A finals in 2015, Scott was there asking if he could get me anything to eat
> >> or drink to keep me focused on the task at hand.
> >>
> >> Right now, I feel the same as when Scott wasn?t there for our last season
> >> of VBH and a lot of us didn?t know what was going on yet, and that is
> >> lost. For those of us who played with Scott, he was a constant in our
> >> league lives. From Scott informing us that we?re putting the quarters in
> >> wrong to telling us that he sucked after playing a twenty minute ball,
> >> Scott could always be counted on. Scott will be missed terribly my all of
> >> us, and league pinball for me won?t be the same without him.
> >>
> >> Joe K
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >> On Sep 5, 2020, at 6:18 AM, rw55dodgers--- via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> ?
> >> Joe:
> >>
> >> Yes this is very sad news, I've only known him since early 2012 when I
> >> started to play for FSPA and he started to work on my machines that summer
> >> that have't been played on for 15-20 years. He got 4 of 5 working great
> >> and they are still being played on today. Yes he was always checking with
> >> me about my machines before any tournament, league party or personal
> >> function and was always there to check things out. Whenever I got a new
> >> machine he was always here to check it out and fix any issues. It was
> >> always nice having him over as he got to know part of my family as he
> >> worked on my machines.
> >>
> >> He will be missed by all, RIP Scott Sidley.
> >>
> >> Rob T
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> >> To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
> >> Cc: Joe Schober <afljoeys at aol.com>
> >> Sent: Sat, Sep 5, 2020 12:08 am
> >> Subject: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
> >>
> >>
> >> I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away. As most of
> >> you know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years. Things were
> >> improving for awhile, until they weren't.
> >>
> >> For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for
> >> almost 35 years. He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous
> >> with his time and talents. I have so many great memories with him...
> >> creating projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more.
> >> Despite his gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and
> >> supportive.
> >>
> >> For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more
> >> than anyone since its beginning. He has done everything from helping run
> >> several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere,
> >> and on and on. He could always be counted on to help tune up games for
> >> parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the
> >> first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave,
> >> cleaning everything. And I don't think anyone will know how to put
> >> quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
> >>
> >> I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
> >>
> >> Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
> >>
> >> --Joe
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> FSPA mailing list
> >> FSPA at fspazone.org
> >> http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> FSPA mailing list
> >> FSPA at fspazone.org
> >> http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> FSPA mailing list
> >> FSPA at fspazone.org
> >> http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> FSPA mailing list
> >> FSPA at fspazone.org
> >> http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
> >>
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> FSPA mailing list
> >> FSPA at fspazone.org
> >> http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
> >>
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> Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2020 10:45:47 -0400
> From: Dave Hubbard <dave.hubbard at gmail.com>
> To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
> Subject: Re: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
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> I knew Scott for many years as "the guy who could fix anything." I
> remember coming early to league at VBH and finding him elbow-deep in
> something, rebuilding flippers or fashioning his own springs out of random
> bits of metal to keep something working. I remember a good player who had
> a knack for ripping out good games against me. And yes, it was always your
> fault if a machine ate your quarter.
>
> It's hard to come up with memorable things to say, because seeing Scott at
> a home tournament or league night wasn't particularly memorable - he was
> always there, always around, always part of the scene. Once we're back to
> doing those things again, I think that's when it'll really hit for me.
>
> It's tough to process.
>
> --- Dave
>
> On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 12:09 AM Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> wrote:
>
> > I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away. As most of you
> > know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years. Things were improving
> > for awhile, until they weren't.
> >
> > For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost
> > 35 years. He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his
> > time and talents. I have so many great memories with him... creating
> > projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more. Despite his
> > gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.
> >
> > For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than
> > anyone since its beginning. He has done everything from helping run
> > several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere,
> > and on and on. He could always be counted on to help tune up games for
> > parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the
> > first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave,
> > cleaning everything. And I don't think anyone will know how to put
> > quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
> >
> > I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
> >
> > Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
> >
> > --Joe
> > _______________________________________________
> > FSPA mailing list
> > FSPA at fspazone.org
> > http://lists.fspazone.org/mailman/listinfo/fspa
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> Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2020 11:27:50 -0400
> From: Alex V <acorolla at gmail.com>
> To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
> Subject: Re: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
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> Very sad news. Christine and I would arrive early on league nights to check
> in with Scott, as we came to see him as kind of the unofficial
> "gatekeeper". He was always near the door with his eye on the change
> machine. League didn't start for us until we got the latest from Scott.
>
> He never got annoyed with me whenever I'd watch him repair something and
> ask millions of questions, UNLESS it was a dumb question. I'll fondly
> remember the time when I asked him something (admittedly something stupid),
> not even pinball related, and he gave me a look like I'd robbed him of any
> joy he'd ever had in his life, and then sympathetically looked to Christine
> and asked "how could you put up with him"?
>
> Actually, I took that moment as a learning experience and apply it to my
> everyday life. I'm not even kidding, from that moment on if I ask a
> question, or make a statement, I ask myself in my head: "Is this question
> thought out, would it cause pain in Scott's face if I asked it?" and
> honestly it's helped me communicate so much more efficiently.
>
> Lastly, I'll always remember his graciousness. Christine and I aren't that
> good at pinball, but the few times that we got to actually play a table
> with Scott, even if we would get slaughtered by the other players in the
> group, he would illustrate an aspect of our game that we'd improved on, or
> acknowledge a really difficult shot that we'd made. You could tell he was
> really watching our game, and not just throwing out a fluff compliment to
> make us feel better, so it always really meant something when Scott gave
> you some good feedback.
>
> On Sat, Sep 5, 2020, 9:02 AM CJ Brown via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
>
> > Scott was the best.
> >
> > Except for that, I'm at a loss for words, and I'm very sad. League won't
> > be the same without him.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 8:49 AM Todd Yoder via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> That is very sad news. Scott will be truly missed.
> >>
> >> He could solve any pinball problem and, once you could muster up the
> >> courage to get past the gruff exterior, he was always willing to help out.
> >> He was very intelligent, but didn?t throw that in your face, rather he
> >> treated everyone as if they had the same aptitude for pinball repair and
> >> electronics as he did, as he would explain in great detail how a particular
> >> circuit worked, while almost all of it went well over my head.
> >>
> >> He came to my house on multiple occasions to help repair games prior to
> >> events, and he was always fun to have around, offering his unfiltered
> >> opinions about just about anything. His opinions were set in stone, and he
> >> would happily tell you why he was right (or why you were wrong) about
> >> almost anything. But he was a different person around kids and pets.
> >> While over fixing games, he had dinner with my family several times, and he
> >> could not have been more gracious around my wife and two young daughters,
> >> displaying a kinder side that was not usually shown around the pinball
> >> crowd. The kids thought he was very nice and funny, and often asked when
> >> Scott was coming over again.
> >>
> >> I always had difficulty paying him for his pinball repair services,
> >> because he simply wouldn?t take any money! He would just ask for gas
> >> money. I always told him that he was undervaluing his services, but he
> >> wouldn?t hear it ? he was truly in it for the love of the game and the
> >> challenge of fixing a problem. But I always forced some form of payment on
> >> him for his time and expertise (and his car full of pinball parts!) that he
> >> so graciously offered. And when I found out that he liked Mexican Coca
> >> Cola in bottles, I scored a bunch and started paying him with those in
> >> addition to cash. I still have some bottles, and will drink one in his
> >> honor today.
> >>
> >> Here?s a story about Scott?s amazing troubleshooting abilities: A friend
> >> of mine had an issue with the lower playfield ball kicker on an AC/DC, and
> >> I enlisted Scott to come take a look. He came over and spent a couple of
> >> hours testing, tracing, etc., but the problem persisted. Ultimately he
> >> concluded that it must be a problem in the game code. To myself I figured
> >> that was unlikely, and that here was the only time I had seen a problem
> >> that Scott couldn?t fix. But the next day, my friend contacted me to say
> >> that he had updated the code and the problem was gone! At that point I
> >> truly realized how much Scott really understood pinball machines, and I
> >> never doubted him again.
> >>
> >> The FSPA community owes Scott Sidley a great deal, more than we can ever
> >> say.
> >>
> >> - Todd
> >>
> >> On Sat, Sep 5, 2020, at 7:39 AM, Mike F via FSPA wrote:
> >>
> >> Damn. I?ll always remember Scott as one of the original fspa guys (along
> >> with Bernie, joe, Julie, Dave Stewart, lee, deb, Serg, etc), that I met
> >> when I joined my first league at the old Vbh. Loved him. Was part of my
> >> rekindled love for pinball during college (well.... that and the lineup at
> >> howies). Used to look forward to the ?scottitude? as kosack put it, even
> >> though it got under my skin once or twice lol. Tends to happen with anyone
> >> you know for over 20 years.
> >>
> >> He did a great job dialing in games at Kevin?s, robs, Vbh. I admired him
> >> for getting those games ready, only for them to be pummeled again by 40-80
> >> of the mid-Atlantic?s finest. The games played incredible at the last
> >> states tourney at Vbh in 2019, and he did it all, even while battling
> >> cancer. I made sure to let him know that day, and other days, that his
> >> hard work was appreciated... but especially that day at Vbh.
> >>
> >> I?ll miss you, Scott. We lost a great talent in our community, and a
> >> great friend. Rest In Peace.
> >>
> >> Mike F
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >> On Sep 5, 2020, at 6:45 AM, Joe Kosack via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> This really sucks.
> >>
> >> I remember meeting Scott for the first time in September 2008 as a wide
> >> eyed newbie who had just found out that there was competitive pinball not
> >> only in the world, but 20 minutes from my house. Scott took it upon
> >> himself to be the unofficial VBH welcome ambassador and showed me, Lee, and
> >> Jude the ropes that night and made me feel right at home.
> >>
> >> When I eventually started to help run VBH league and then fully run it, I
> >> could always count on Scott to provide helpful advice, encouragement when I
> >> was down, and a little special Sottitude when I was smelling myself too
> >> much. I literally could not have been successful without Scott by my
> >> side. Hell, I couldn?t have ever tuna tournament without him.
> >>
> >> At major events, Scott was always a major cheerleader when one of our
> >> players or alumni were doing well. When I made my only run in the Pinburgh
> >> A finals in 2015, Scott was there asking if he could get me anything to eat
> >> or drink to keep me focused on the task at hand.
> >>
> >> Right now, I feel the same as when Scott wasn?t there for our last season
> >> of VBH and a lot of us didn?t know what was going on yet, and that is
> >> lost. For those of us who played with Scott, he was a constant in our
> >> league lives. From Scott informing us that we?re putting the quarters in
> >> wrong to telling us that he sucked after playing a twenty minute ball,
> >> Scott could always be counted on. Scott will be missed terribly my all of
> >> us, and league pinball for me won?t be the same without him.
> >>
> >> Joe K
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >> On Sep 5, 2020, at 6:18 AM, rw55dodgers--- via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> ?
> >> Joe:
> >>
> >> Yes this is very sad news, I've only known him since early 2012 when I
> >> started to play for FSPA and he started to work on my machines that summer
> >> that have't been played on for 15-20 years. He got 4 of 5 working great
> >> and they are still being played on today. Yes he was always checking with
> >> me about my machines before any tournament, league party or personal
> >> function and was always there to check things out. Whenever I got a new
> >> machine he was always here to check it out and fix any issues. It was
> >> always nice having him over as he got to know part of my family as he
> >> worked on my machines.
> >>
> >> He will be missed by all, RIP Scott Sidley.
> >>
> >> Rob T
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> >> To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
> >> Cc: Joe Schober <afljoeys at aol.com>
> >> Sent: Sat, Sep 5, 2020 12:08 am
> >> Subject: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
> >>
> >>
> >> I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away. As most of
> >> you know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years. Things were
> >> improving for awhile, until they weren't.
> >>
> >> For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for
> >> almost 35 years. He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous
> >> with his time and talents. I have so many great memories with him...
> >> creating projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more.
> >> Despite his gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and
> >> supportive.
> >>
> >> For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more
> >> than anyone since its beginning. He has done everything from helping run
> >> several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere,
> >> and on and on. He could always be counted on to help tune up games for
> >> parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the
> >> first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave,
> >> cleaning everything. And I don't think anyone will know how to put
> >> quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
> >>
> >> I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
> >>
> >> Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
> >>
> >> --Joe
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> From: jonathan flanders <jflanders128 at icloud.com>
> To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
> Subject: Re: [FSPA] Scott Sidley
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> Didn?t think I?d wake up crying today. I will miss Scott and his unlimited knowledge, tough love and Scottitude. I saw him as a father figure and he one of my favorites to talk to at league.
>
> You will be missed Scott. Our love for you is endless. Rest In Peace my pinball brother.
>
> Much love
> -Flanders
>
>
> > On Sep 5, 2020, at 1:27 AM, Mario via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
> >
> > ?Will there be a memorial service for Scott?
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >>> On Sep 5, 2020, at 1:15 AM, Max Baskin via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
> >>>
> >> ?
> >> I was up in Maryland on a business trip. I'd lived in the area before, but had been down in North Carolina for a few years. Since I knew I'd have some free time at night, I got in touch with my old friend Wulf and he suggested I swing by Town Hall, where he'd be for league.
> >>
> >> After league, he suggested I come by Silver Diner and hang out with a couple of the guys from league. That was the night I met Joe Schober and Scott Sidley.
> >>
> >> Cancer fucking sucks.
> >>
> >>> On Sat, Sep 5, 2020, 12:09 AM Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
> >>> I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away. As most of you know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years. Things were improving for awhile, until they weren't.
> >>>
> >>> For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost 35 years. He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his time and talents. I have so many great memories with him... creating projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more. Despite his gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.
> >>>
> >>> For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than anyone since its beginning. He has done everything from helping run several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere, and on and on. He could always be counted on to help tune up games for parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave, cleaning everything. And I don't think anyone will know how to put quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
> >>>
> >>> I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
> >>>
> >>> Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
> >>>
> >>> --Joe
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