a summary of vintage info. threads, thru 1/2010

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Hey Guys!

howdy from Chewy, your long lost pachi buddy.

I got a PM from someone asking about a Hokoku ball tray, and I actually had to come back to pachitalk to figure out which machine that was... wahhhhh!

anyway, I looked over some of the threads and really smiled. I miss you guys, my pachi family. Can't believe it was 2010 when I summarized the vintage threads. must be time for an update. my OCD traits have been busy with work.

I am still in the SF East bay, working several hospital ED's. struggling at one that is about to close while working as far away as Eureka for one week a month.

the exciting news for you tech people is that I have a Tesla S as of September of last year. it is very cool, lots of bells and whistles, super fast, but I have to adjust and be careful not to drive too far from a fast charger - or plan on sitting for a long time. from a person that has owned electric vehicles from over 10 years and has been stranded at least a half dozen times, this just goes with the territory.

in fact, I will be taking a group Tesla trip from california to custer, SD if any of you pachitalkers are along the supercharger route. it would be fun to meet some of you.

so, what's the latest "must have" vintage? I am afraid to look at craigslist and get the addiction going again. I have a garage full in Salinas, many of the machines would love a new attentive owner. I think my album had pix if anyone is interested.

hey ttc - when's our next chicken fried steak run? I go through Gilroy to charge and there's a black bear there.

lt teddy - thanks for the PM. I miss you a lot, too.

take care, you guys. i'll try to drop in occasionally to see what other new/old finds I'm missing out on.

happy new year!

with love,

Chewy