Boof Head Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 My wife came home from work as a teachers aid on Monday. She explained that a young autistic boy in her class had told her about going to a place on the weekend and playing some pinball there. The wife had never spoken about pinball in class before. The 7year old did not stop talking about it all day and she asked me if I had any old pin stuff in the shed that she could use to make some sort of a reward for good behaviour in class for him. I told her that I had piles of stuff that would never get used again and whipped this up for for the little fella. He’s going to see it tomorrow. Hope he likes it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo27 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Fantastic work, love it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namastepat Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 That's awesome :) No doubt the kid will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Very cool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesder Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 That's Awesome - Love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators furballx Posted June 21, 2018 Administrators Share Posted June 21, 2018 Top effort! Stuff like this can make all the difference to kids with disabilities. I think we can underestimate the value of a gesture like this because it was "whipped up" but it can mean the world to a special needs kid. Dave - - - Updated - - - Actually, PM me your postage details and I will send you a set of the pin restoration DVDs that Brad (Darksoul) gave us at AA to raise a few bucks or reward outstanding contributions from members. One good turn deserves another! @Darksoul this looked like a deserving cause to me Brad, waddaya think?. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Head Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Thanks guys. I added a trough for the drains. [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railways Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Good on you Ash. What a nice gesture mate. I hope a wheelbarrow full of good karma comes your way.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG Trev Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 @thegrunta666 might want to pinch a few ideas for his Battle pinny.[emoji6] Great work. I'm sure it'll put a smile on the young fella's face for a long time to come. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickleh Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 The young lad will cherish this gift for a long time to come. I think you may need to supply some spare flipper rubbers as he will wear them out real quick. Also please don't underestimate the effect this gesture will have on his parents knowing that there are people who care for, listen and take an interest their child, it will bring them great comfort. Well done to you and your wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angs1957 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Great idea he`ll love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Head Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 So it was a HUGE hit. It helped out in a really positive way. He couldn’t get enough of it. After he “mastered” it (his words not mine) he asked about more challenges,lights and a screen to see how many millions he was getting. Gold! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshZ Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 A bit hard to wrap this up in a few words. In short, this is what I reckon life is about. Just a fantastic thing to do for someone and so selflessly and thoughtfully. You, my friend, have just given me a great lift tonight. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodannar Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Awesome work. Fantastic idea and a great gesture Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Head Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 The mrs has informed me that on the school holidays I’m going to have to work on the gi and light show. Stay tuned! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrunta666 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 The mrs has informed me that on the school holidays I’m going to have to work on the gi and light show. Stay tuned! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Welcome to the world of homebrew pinball, and could not be done for a better cause....oh after the lights , she will ask " how about some sounds now too !" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darksoul Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Top effort! Stuff like this can make all the difference to kids with disabilities. I think we can underestimate the value of a gesture like this because it was "whipped up" but it can mean the world to a special needs kid. Dave - - - Updated - - - Actually, PM me your postage details and I will send you a set of the pin restoration DVDs that Brad (Darksoul) gave us at AA to raise a few bucks or reward outstanding contributions from members. One good turn deserves another! @Darksoul this looked like a deserving cause to me Brad, waddaya think?. Dave Whoa, time flies. Yes, certainly deserving of a set of discs for @Boof Head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick64 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Brilliant :023: well done . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Head Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 A pinball reward So I couldn’t do any tweaks on the pinball as my wife forgot to bring the boys pinball home on the holidays. She has given me a list of upgrades needed that the two of them worked out today. I see number one on the list is a screen and also the playfield isn’t smooth enough. I know how Gary Stern feels now. “All playfields dimple. It will all flatten out soon young fella!” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limorange Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Mate, your a legend, the look on his face would be priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Head Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 So the pinball came home for a couple of days for some modifications but the young fella is getting quite distressed that it had gone. My wife isn’t working for the next three weeks and we thought it best to get it back for now. I managed to put a little light show on for him tonight. I just hooked a little set of Christmas lights up to a couple of targets so when the ball hits them it will change the light flashing mode. Not much but might make him happy to let it come with me next time. I’ll have to step it up a bit though! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottt Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Wow, awesome thing to do mate. I'm sure the little guy will be stoked, nice work Sent from my iPhone using Aussie Arcade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angs1957 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Now he`ll be on it 24/7 with the additional lighting :) Great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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