tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post7291326165544608181..comments2024-03-27T10:30:15.253-06:00Comments on Standing Into Danger: Pinball Wizards at Work and Play Fundy Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-12001928733447063442019-10-27T09:38:06.597-06:002019-10-27T09:38:06.597-06:00You are adorable!!!! I love the video! I haven'...You are adorable!!!! I love the video! I haven't played pinball in ages! I want to now! Big Hugs! Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-5408318166675405252019-10-10T11:54:12.960-06:002019-10-10T11:54:12.960-06:00Hi, Theresa! I'm glad that this post brought ...Hi, Theresa! I'm glad that this post brought back great memories for you. I was never that great at pinball, but I sure had fun. I've always thought fun is more important than skills, even though I try to be the best I can. I can't wait to go back to this place. All the best to you!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-22250857927489800022019-10-10T11:51:27.532-06:002019-10-10T11:51:27.532-06:00Hi, Brenda! It was sad to hear that your family m...Hi, Brenda! It was sad to hear that your family member had been addicted to gambling, but awesome to hear that he overcame it. That, of course, is the downside of Vegas. Fortunately that has not been a problem for me. Those Scottish genes of mine! If I read a post, I try to always leave a comment, but my computer is wacky right now. I know how much work goes into creating a post, so I try to honor that by making a comment. All the best to you, my friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-17251524485583998112019-10-10T11:44:27.890-06:002019-10-10T11:44:27.890-06:00Thanks, Liberty Belle! If you love pinball, you w...Thanks, Liberty Belle! If you love pinball, you would love playing at this place! Have a good one!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-52417624039510735712019-10-09T20:43:27.559-06:002019-10-09T20:43:27.559-06:00I laughed when you called out Adam because I thoug...I laughed when you called out Adam because I thought of him first thing when I started reading your post.<br /><br />I am amazed at all of the neat pinball machines they have lined up waiting to be played, and I love that the proceeds are donated to charity. The offerings of soda and popcorn is a nice touch, too. I was never great at pinball myself, but boy did I love playing it at the pizza shop when I was little. Great memories! Theresa Mahoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709965543595065306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-48948777646264265532019-10-09T02:21:44.824-06:002019-10-09T02:21:44.824-06:00Hi again Louise,
i think you have come over to my...Hi again Louise, <br />i think you have come over to my blog recently, please don't worry if you think you may not have left a comment - that is no problem, I just enjoy writing and reading. Yes, I believe it is ok to play cards and win cash on machines as long as we do not let it become our master and take over us. I have a member of the family who used to spend most of his wage on gambling, it had become an addiction. However, he managed to stop it and now his life is good.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-46642074378476515392019-10-08T18:58:12.227-06:002019-10-08T18:58:12.227-06:00I love playing pinball! Glad you enjoyed your vis...I love playing pinball! Glad you enjoyed your visit there!The Liberty Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05677266288990024025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-28640855309972584682019-10-08T11:53:38.382-06:002019-10-08T11:53:38.382-06:00Hi, Julie! Thanks for visiting! This is a wonder...Hi, Julie! Thanks for visiting! This is a wonderful venue for kids of all ages. I visited Vegas many, many times before I discovered the Pinball Hall of Fame. Have a great rest of the week!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-54828986567256169812019-10-08T11:51:12.951-06:002019-10-08T11:51:12.951-06:00Hi Brenda!
What lovely memories to have of your gr...Hi Brenda!<br />What lovely memories to have of your granddad. I haven't been to Blackpool, but I have been to Brighton several times, so I know what the wonderful English seaside venues are like. What fun for a child! I grew up in the Northern Baptist tradition, and there was concern among some of our older relatives that we would be trained for gambling because we played cards six days a week. Then I met Father Ouimet and Brother Bernier up North, and they played bridge enthusiastically with my parents and the few white adults in our community. Since God didn't strike them all down with thunderbolts, and since Father Ouimet and Brother Bernier were deeply religious, I decided not to worry about playing cards. I enjoyed your two recent posts. I thought I had commented on them, but I've been having major computer problems. I hope all is well with you! Take care!<br />Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-26627882415990144672019-10-08T07:39:12.153-06:002019-10-08T07:39:12.153-06:00Looks like you all had a wonderful time! I wish I’...Looks like you all had a wonderful time! I wish I’d known about the Pinball Museum when we took our kids to Vegas years ago, as it would’ve been fun for the whole family.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-73297514382754273892019-10-08T05:16:59.056-06:002019-10-08T05:16:59.056-06:00Hi Louise,
this place reminds me of when I used to...Hi Louise,<br />this place reminds me of when I used to go up to Blackpool with my mum and siblings to see our granddad. He used to take us all around the fairground and into an area where all those machines were. He paid for everything we went on. The only thing he would not want us to do was to use machines where you could win money. I don't know if it was because he was Jewish, and maybe he thought of it as training children for gambling :-)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-51628169326655509362019-10-07T20:04:46.439-06:002019-10-07T20:04:46.439-06:00The pleasure was mine, Elizabeth! I had so much f...The pleasure was mine, Elizabeth! I had so much fun playing and putting the post together. Have a good one!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-12144502719236197292019-10-07T20:03:46.131-06:002019-10-07T20:03:46.131-06:00Haha! It's like riding a bike, Teresa! And r...Haha! It's like riding a bike, Teresa! And really, it's not so much about the score, as it is about the fun playing. I can't wait to go back and play some more. All the best to you, my friend. I hope that your school year is off to a great start!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-16731740191117304022019-10-07T19:54:42.930-06:002019-10-07T19:54:42.930-06:00Hi, Madeline! A lot of people don't know abou...Hi, Madeline! A lot of people don't know about the Pinball Hall of Fame. Gambling can be fun if you get at a great table, but it will never match the fun of pinball for sure! Enjoy the rest of your week!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-15973533319168069202019-10-07T19:46:47.079-06:002019-10-07T19:46:47.079-06:00Thank you, Baili for your wonderful comment. It m...Thank you, Baili for your wonderful comment. It made me feel like I'm floating in laughter and love! I thought our friend Jon was taking a few pictures of me for my post ~ I had no idea he was filming me. I can't wait to go back and play some more. Guaranteed, it will make me laugh! All the best to you, my special friend! Sending you big hugs!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-28279611555931031662019-10-07T19:40:51.962-06:002019-10-07T19:40:51.962-06:00Hi, Kay! I haven't seen the Elton John film y...Hi, Kay! I haven't seen the Elton John film yet, but I certainly got a kick out of seeing the "Pinball Wizard" video again. Those boots ~ LOL! I'm watching "Dancing with the Stars" right now. I'd like to come back in another life as a dancer, I have two klutzy left feet and no rhythm in this one. Have a great day tomorrow, my friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-49450537278221598432019-10-07T12:21:54.832-06:002019-10-07T12:21:54.832-06:00How nostalgic! Thanks for sharing this wonder with...How nostalgic! Thanks for sharing this wonder with us!Elizabeth Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447552226485618096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-72577336278820044922019-10-07T08:04:07.044-06:002019-10-07T08:04:07.044-06:00Oh pinball! I'm not sure I can still play it. ...Oh pinball! I'm not sure I can still play it. :) T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-18501194406543510862019-10-07T07:41:18.707-06:002019-10-07T07:41:18.707-06:00How fun! I never even knew that was in Vegas. I wo...How fun! I never even knew that was in Vegas. I would much rather play pinball than gamble. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-13525520300263615942019-10-07T00:37:41.918-06:002019-10-07T00:37:41.918-06:00Dear Louise :)))
Oh my God :)))
I can't te...Dear Louise :)))<br /><br />Oh my God :)))<br /><br />I can't tell you how magically your energy transformed my day :)))<br />Such a innocence and such precious joy in your laughter my wonderful friend! Ah you are Wonder to those who might not able to live life with such purity and sooth <br />I am enthralled by the place and the fun it offers is remarkable ;)<br />Thank you for always being inspiration my dear Louis! <br />And Special thanks for ALWAYS enlightened comments <br />Hugsbailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-5496423917283331482019-10-06T17:57:28.952-06:002019-10-06T17:57:28.952-06:00What a fun place! Pinball wizards indeed!
I saw th...What a fun place! Pinball wizards indeed!<br />I saw the Elton John film on the plane and I liked it but I admit, I had to fast forward through some of the songs, too much "artsy" dancing for me! :-)Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-54310622964290578652019-10-06T10:18:23.819-06:002019-10-06T10:18:23.819-06:00Hi, Geo! It's always wonderful to see you! T...Hi, Geo! It's always wonderful to see you! The west is always warm and friendly! My mother went west for the first time when she was going through basic training for the RCAF near the end of WWII. She was so taken by the warmth and friendliness of westerners that she often spoke about it when I was growing up. All of her children ended up west in Calgary before they dispersed all over the continent and world. <br /><br />Thanks for informing me about the "Musée Mécanique." I agree with you, pinball machines are an art-form, and I'm find them a great reflection of popular culture. If I make it back to SF, I will definitely visit the museum. I have now reached the point in life where I'm admitting "if" instead of saying "when." How can that be??? I'm celebrating the gift of life every day now, and I hope it's a long celebration! Watching Elton John in his giant boots and the energetic Who definitely made me feel like a Twenty Something! <br /><br />I'm almost finished reading Paulo Coelho's "Hippie." It is fantastic, and it takes me vividly back to the days when I traveled around Europe in a Volkswagen van with two friends. I bet you would love this book. Not only does it capture the times, it's a love story, and it's a spiritual journey. It's beautifully written, and I will read it again! Have a great week, my friend! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-80598117697125510162019-10-05T19:21:07.472-06:002019-10-05T19:21:07.472-06:00I've never been much good at pinball, dear Lou...I've never been much good at pinball, dear Louise, but I hope you felt some warmth and friendliness from the west. In San Francisco, at Fishermans' Wharf, is an open and completely functional private collection, "Musée Mécanique", which is a fully interactive and carefully restored variety of delightful machines. My amazement of those who engineered these things has impelled me to consider it an art-form. Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-40081994650805281602019-10-05T15:46:11.615-06:002019-10-05T15:46:11.615-06:00Hi, Peggy! It's always a delight to see you! ...Hi, Peggy! It's always a delight to see you! We did have fun as teens, didn't we? Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-53643204956855156512019-10-05T14:12:47.100-06:002019-10-05T14:12:47.100-06:00What fun! I'll bet your brother was so surpris...What fun! I'll bet your brother was so surprised and happy when he saw that destination. My husband would love something like that. He talks about playing pinball at a local ice cream place when we were dating. what good clean fun they had in those days. Great idea.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610347687911147219noreply@blogger.com