2002_07_20 Pinball Pictures

Dave Mercer was nice enough to invite me to his Pinball Open House at his house in Fort Collins, CO on Saturday, July 20th, 2002. Last time we were there, Wendy was 8+ months pregnant with Kyle ... so this time, 17 month old Kyle came along for the ride (with Dirk & Wendy) and had a super-time. Check out the first two pictures - he really DOES play pinball!

Dave's house hasn't changed - still a kitchen table, a few chairs, a bed, a couch ... and 23 pinball machines - it's GREAT! Basically pinball machines EVERYWHERE - although I didn't see one in the bathroom ... yet! ;-)

I had TWO kids in tow this time ... so I didn't take that many pictures; nor did I get the chance to play too much pinball. Kyle naps a little after noon, so Dave was nice enough to let us show up a little early; so people were filtering in as we left - it got quite crowded and warm. Kyle fell asleep less than 5 minutes after leaving Dave's place! ;-)

Thanx a BUNCH Dave for hosting and inviting us,

Pinbot Pinball Page - ©2002 Alek Komarnitsky


P.S. The first two pictures were "lucky" ... I was looking through my pictures and when they were blown up, I noticed that Kyle's change in expression was due to him realizing he had lost the ball! ;-)

Note location of the ball - still in play Ball is draining - note left flipper & Kyle's expression! ;-)
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Boys need a little "boost" to play ...
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Sychronized pulling Sychronized flippering
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Dirk enjoyed Hyperball a few years ago - pic1 & pic2 MUCH better with both hands buddy!
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Indiana Jones was FUN - note "MERCER" in the background Wendy is a HOT looking pinball player! ;-)
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Kyle checking out Mommy - note biplane on board Kyle needs a little extra leverage when shooting
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Trying some other pinball machines And still some others! ;-)
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Even Dave's footstool is put to use
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