<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class="">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)….<div class=""><br class=""><div><br class=""><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div class="">On Mar 28, 2020, at 3:05 PM, J McLaugh via FSPA <<a href="mailto:fspa@fspazone.org" class="">fspa@fspazone.org</a>> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div class=""><div class=""><div dir="auto" class="">Right now I so envy you guys with pinball machines at home. </div><div dir="auto" class=""><br class=""></div><div dir="auto" class=""><br class=""></div><br class=""><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 11:46 AM The Bob via FSPA <<a href="mailto:fspa@fspazone.org" class="">fspa@fspazone.org</a>> wrote:<br class=""></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr" class=""><div class="">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.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">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.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">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.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Bob J.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">p.s. I'll leave you this musical number. :) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNIZofPB8ZM" target="_blank" class="">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNIZofPB8ZM</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div></div><br class=""><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 1:21 PM The Bob <<a href="mailto:worktheweb@gmail.com" target="_blank" class="">worktheweb@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br class=""></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr" class=""><div class="">Oops. Me no count good. Let's try this schedule instead:</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Week 8: 3/31</div><div class="">Week 9: 4/7</div><div class="">Week 10: 4/14</div><div class="">Playoffs: 4/21</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">My apologies for the confusion. I'll update the master schedule at <a href="http://fspazone.org/" target="_blank" class="">http://fspazone.org</a> to reflect the above.<br class=""></div><div class="">Bob J.<br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div></div><br class=""><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 1:02 PM The Bob <<a href="mailto:worktheweb@gmail.com" target="_blank" class="">worktheweb@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br class=""></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr" class=""><div class="">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.<br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">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.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">The current Carpool schedule is available online here: <a href="http://fspazone.org/carpool-fairfax/" target="_blank" class="">http://fspazone.org/carpool-fairfax/</a></div><div class="">Tentative updated schedule would be as follows:</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Week 8: 4/7</div><div class="">Week 9: 4/14</div><div class="">Week 10: 4/21</div><div class="">Playoffs: 4/28</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">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.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Heavy sigh,</div><div class="">Bob J.<br class=""></div></div>
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