At a Treasure Valley Pinball tournament last weekend, a couple of new players showed up, Braden and Janna. In the photo, they’re the ones in the doorway. They’re newlyweds on an adventure to “live like locals” while stopping in towns across the country. Here’s their explanation for how it happened that they ended up at the pinball tournament.
Braden: “Hey, want to play in a competitive pinball tournament? It’s called “The Infinity Games”
Janna: “Ok. But I want you to know that I’m not going to do very well but I am trying so you can’t get mad at me.”
Braden: “Ok. Just act disappointed if you lose.”
Braden: “It’s at a place called ‘The Potting Shed.’ Is that right?”
Janna: “Like, the pinball machines are in the garden center?”
Braden: “I dunno, I guess we’ll find out!”
Braden did quite well on a couple of machines, logging top scores.
I like their assessment of the experience:
This was an absolutely perfect way to kill an afternoon… It was 2 parts pinball, 1 part potluck, with snacks and beers and conversation and just a great time.
Follow their adventures on their blog, Pull Over Here. Happy trails Braden and Janna!
~Debbie