Bits and Pieces
Slotties Day Out
Once again, we had a glorious sunny day for Slotties Day Out in Brighton, but
unfortunately, it wasn't a great turnout this time. It was really good to see those who
could make it, particularly Graham Millard who came all the way down from Bedford.
In fact, there were so few of us that by the time we got to the pub in the evening, there
was only Tony Atkins and myself left! As a result of the low turnout, we were not able
to conduct 'The Great All win Challenge', which was disappointing. I'm beginning to
wonder whether we'll ever be able to do this, so if anyone has any ideas - let me know.
The Bollands Survey
I've given this a rest over the last few months, not least because there hasn't been
anything much to report. However, three machines were sold at auction in America
recently, which brings the total number of Bollands working models residing in the
States to twenty-four. I've no idea who owned the machines before going to auction, or
where they are now, so if anyone has any information, please get in touch.
I've made a request previously for information on machine cases, as there are
many machines on the list for which I do not have pictures. I'd particularly like to know
how many machines have survived in Clown cases, so again please get in touch. It
would also be good to have pictures of every machine, so if I don't already have a
'photo of your machine(s), a picture or two would be much appreciated.
The Wonders List
Well, this one just died! We managed to add a couple to the list, but it's now gone very
quiet on the Wonders front. I'm positive there are more Wonders allwins out there
waiting to be discovered, so please help if you can. I previously mentioned that I had a
vague recollection that Honest Joe has nineteen cups, but once again I was talking crap!
The backflash features a large blackboard displaying odds of 24 to 1, so Honest Joe is,
of course, a twenty-four cup machine.
Missing Person Request
Gary Wood contacted me recently, asking for help in locating someone by the name of
John Inglis, who had left a message for Gary but had not left contact details. I've no
idea who John Inglis is, I've never heard of him and he's not a subscriber to this
magazine. But if anyone knows him, please ask him to contact Gary on 0115 974 7037.
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