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The Theone onefrom from postage-free Louisiana struck a chord with me, not just because it was from my home state Louisiana struck a chord with me, not just because it was from my home state but because the brief opening statement, "Come as you are; leave different," had but because the brief opening statement, "Come as you are; leave different," had a real impact. It implied that a visit to Louisiana would change you forever. a real impact. It implied that a visit to Louisiana would change you forever. betrue. true.From FromCajun Cajuncountry countryto tothe theswamps, swamps,and andfrom fromantebellum antebellum Thiscan canbe This homes to French Quarter nightlife, my state is certainly a change from the attracattrachomes to French Quarter nightlife, my state is certainly a change from the tions in some other states. Our art director Jane Nisbet and her husband, who tions in some other states. Our art director Jane Nisbet and her husband, who areoriginally originallyfrom from Illinois, Illinois,moved movedtotothis thischarming, charming,laid-back laid-backpart partofofthe thecountry country are 20 years ago and were so captivated they vowed never to leave. Their lives 20 years ago and were so captivated they vowed never to leave. Their lives changeddramatically dramaticallyas asthey theywent wentfrom fromMidwest Midwestto toDeep DeepSouth. South. changed of Trade shows can have a similar influence. Since the trade showmadness madness of Trade shows can have a similar influence. Since the trade show fall '97 is over I feel changed by. the experience of attending and seeing for myfall '97 is over I feel changed by the experience of attending and seeing for myself the games, the people, and the optimism (yes, it's out there in small pockets). self the games, the people, and the optimism (yes, it's out there in small pockets). Shows areexhausting exhaustingbut buteducational, educational, and andthere thereisisno nobetter betterplace placeto to connect connect Shows are with friends in the industry nor any better time to commiserate and plan forthe the with friends in the industry nor any better time to commiserate and plan for future. For those who went to any of the shows, and the brave souls who were at future. For those who went to any of the shows, and the brave souls who were at all of the shows, their outlook must certainly be better. all of the shows, their outlook must certainly be better. It'sdifficult difficultto to attend attend these these events events without without some some change-a change- a different differentpoint point of of It's view, a fresh idea, a game or service you haven't tried beforean engine tune-up view, a fresh idea, a game or service you haven't tried before-an engine tune-up youwill. will. Dave Dave Courington Courington of ofValley Valley Recreation Recreation Products Products put putitit perfectly perfectly when when ififyou he said, "Operators have all the tools; sometimes you need a different key to he said, "Operators have all the tools; sometimes you need a different key to start the engine." start the engine." Escaping the confines of the daily grind can be invigorating. Whether managEscaping the confines of the daily grind can be invigorating. Whether managing a game room, setting up leagues, or programming CD jukeboxes, a break ing a game room, setting up leagues, or programming CD jukeboxes, a break away from theusual routinecan canhave have from the usualroutine away therapeutic effect. In a hands-on aatherapeutic effect. In a hands-on businesslike likeours oursit's it'simportant importantto tobe be business wherethe theaction actionis. is. where an exhibit exhibit As soon as I walk onto an As soon as I walk onto floor,whether whetheratataanational nationalshow showor oraa floor, state show, I can feel that engine state show, I can feel that engine warming up. Something new is right warming up. Something new is right aroundthe thecorner, comer,along alongwith withthe the around comfort of familiar faces. What great comfort of familiar faces. What aa great combination! Pretty good after 12 combination! Pretty good after 12 years of shows, huh?And I'mnot not of shows, huh? AndI'm years alone. I look forward to seeing you alone. I look forward to seeing you along the aisles in '98 . .A along the aisles in '98. (501') 888-3500 888-3500 (504) FAX: (504) (504) 888-3506 888-3506 FAX: PLAYMETER METER PLAY Bonnie Theard Theard Bonnie Managing Editor Managing Editor 16 16 JANUARY1998 1998 JANUARY