Author Topic: Mike A's end to procrastination (Read 68285 times)

Vigo · « **Reply #120 on:** July 29, 2019, 10:00:58 am »

There is always wallpaper:

https://www.muralswallpaper.co.uk/shop-murals/blue-outline-retro-game-wall-mural/

Mike A · « **Reply #121 on:** July 29, 2019, 10:08:31 am »

This is where the project slows down. I am ready to paint. I just find every excuse not to start. I will start up soon.

Thank you for the helpful link Vigo.

I talked to my buddy this weekend about heading up to Minnesota soon. He wants to see his brother and I want to get my Eagle cab.

I told him at the very least we had to meet up with you for lunch and have a couple of beers. I will keep you posted.

Vigo · « **Reply #122 on:** July 29, 2019, 10:19:21 am »

Sounds good!

bperkins01 · « **Reply #123 on:** July 31, 2019, 07:23:25 am »

When I get to the part of a project I hate (it was sanding and longboarding a boat for me..)
I came up with going to the shop for just 10 minutes and doing pick up and put away. Even if I didn't sand - it got me in the room..
Then I'd eventually do a little sanding ..

I hate finish work...

Mike A · « **Reply #124 on:** July 31, 2019, 07:32:35 am »

Right now I am working on a project for someone else. That helps distract me. I will tackle sanding this weekend. Of course I am having a party this weekend so we will see what actually gets done.

bperkins01 · « **Reply #125 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:55:24 am »

I hope its a paid project

Mike A · « **Reply #126 on:** July 31, 2019, 09:05:47 am »

Yes. I am getting paid. It is for a friend. It is a cool ongoing project.

bperkins01 · « **Reply #127 on:** July 31, 2019, 09:10:29 am »

Nice.. I had to shut down all *friend* projects... Can't even get the ones I want done.. done..

gingecko · « **Reply #128 on:** July 31, 2019, 01:30:13 pm »

Could combine the two. Make it a "sanding party" and farm out the work!

Nephasth · « **Reply #129 on:** July 31, 2019, 08:52:09 pm »

Quote from: Mike A on July 31, 2019, 09:05:47 am

Yes. I am getting paid. It is for a friend. It is a cool ongoing project.

If he don't pay up, break his ---smurfing--- legs!

Mike A · « **Reply #130 on:** August 01, 2019, 09:50:23 am »

I have his address. I will just nuke the entire site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.

Nephasth · « **Reply #131 on:** August 01, 2019, 07:34:56 pm »

Laythe · « **Reply #132 on:** August 07, 2019, 02:21:10 am »

Quote from: Mike A on July 29, 2019, 10:08:31 am

This is where the project slows down. I am ready to paint. I just find every excuse not to start. I will start up soon.

Sir, this thread is titled Mike A's end to procrastination.

I'm just saying.

How's it going?

Mike A · « **Reply #133 on:** August 07, 2019, 05:17:12 am »

Yeah. I know.

I am sanding the panels in between helping my son's friend build his first cab. I am also knee deep in a project for a friend. Things got busy for me.

Arroyo · « **Reply #134 on:** August 07, 2019, 08:21:57 am »

No more party’s till that cab is painted

Mike A · « **Reply #135 on:** August 07, 2019, 08:23:39 am »

Good thing I am not on your pace. There would be no parties until sometime in 2047.

Arroyo · « **Reply #136 on:** August 07, 2019, 08:27:46 am »

2040, the schedule is 2040 damn it.

Mike A · « **Reply #137 on:** August 07, 2019, 08:31:07 am »

I was adjusting for California time.

Mike A · « **Reply #138 on:** August 14, 2019, 08:48:47 am »

I have my paint, my primer, and my sandpaper.

My buddy is moving his truck out of my barn on Friday.

I will finally be able to do some painting this weekend.

I tossed around the idea of cutting another cab and do two at once. I have wanted to build a Centipede cabaret for awhile now.

I can move my centipede guts out of the cocktail cab and into a cabaret.

Titchgamer · « **Reply #139 on:** August 14, 2019, 08:50:00 am »

Do it....

Go on.....

Laythe · « **Reply #140 on:** August 14, 2019, 03:10:39 pm »

Awesome!

Painting solidarity. It sucks, but it'll be good in the end.

Mike A · « **Reply #141 on:** August 14, 2019, 03:12:52 pm »

I guarantee your paint job will be better than mine. I am just glad that most of my cab will be covered with artwork.

gingecko · « **Reply #142 on:** August 14, 2019, 05:06:16 pm »

"Art" can be pretty subjective

Mike A · « **Reply #143 on:** August 14, 2019, 05:12:00 pm »

Yup. That is why mine is being done by a pro.

opt2not · « **Reply #144 on:** August 14, 2019, 05:20:17 pm »

Quote from: gingecko on August 14, 2019, 05:06:16 pm

"Art" can be pretty subjective

Quote from: Mike A on August 14, 2019, 05:12:00 pm

Yup. That is why mine is being done by a pro.

Don't worry, his artwork is going to be cohesive and properly themed.
If you know my work, you know I don't mess around. Some examples for those who haven't seen what I've done: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Ond · « **Reply #145 on:** August 14, 2019, 05:54:49 pm »

Will there be explicit pics of wet sanding?

Mike A · « **Reply #146 on:** August 14, 2019, 06:36:32 pm »

Topless wet sanding pics just for you.

jdbailey1206 · « **Reply #147 on:** August 15, 2019, 08:22:38 am »

Quote from: Mike A on August 14, 2019, 06:36:32 pm

Topless wet sanding pics just for you.

javeryh · « **Reply #148 on:** August 16, 2019, 02:57:34 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on August 14, 2019, 05:20:17 pm

Don't worry, his artwork is going to be cohesive and properly themed.
If you know my work, you know I don't mess around. Some examples for those who haven't seen what I've done: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

That Geometry Wars art is so good. I'd love to see someone make a dedicated cab using it.

opt2not · « **Reply #149 on:** August 16, 2019, 03:01:30 pm »

Quote from: javeryh on August 16, 2019, 02:57:34 pm

That Geometry Wars art is so good. I'd love to see someone make a dedicated cab using it.

Thanks! And someone did!

javeryh · « **Reply #150 on:** August 16, 2019, 03:43:07 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on August 16, 2019, 03:01:30 pm

Quote from: javeryh on August 16, 2019, 02:57:34 pm
That Geometry Wars art is so good. I'd love to see someone make a dedicated cab using it.

Thanks! And someone did!

That came out really really nice. A widescreen cabinet I actually like - who would have thought?

Mike A · « **Reply #151 on:** August 16, 2019, 05:46:11 pm »

I just got back from picking up a 25 inch standard res monitor for this cab. I think this guy pulls them from Golden Tees, and then turns the cabs into multi games and sells them. One man's trash is another man's treasure. Time to S,S, and S. I have a party to attend. It is kind of nice to go and drink someone else's beer every once in awhile.

Mike A · « **Reply #152 on:** August 16, 2019, 05:57:01 pm »

I am really glad I found Opt. It is surprisingly difficult to find an artist willing to be compensated with butt stuff.

opt2not · « **Reply #153 on:** August 16, 2019, 06:23:06 pm »

I was surprised too when I heard how many anal beads and plugs Mike was hoarding. It really is difficult to order this stuff in bulk these days.

Nephasth · « **Reply #154 on:** August 16, 2019, 08:54:25 pm »

jdbailey1206 · « **Reply #155 on:** August 19, 2019, 08:22:46 am »

Don't mind me. Just postin' a selfie of me waiting for Mike to post about this cab.

Mike A · « **Reply #156 on:** August 19, 2019, 08:36:23 am »

Yeah. I deserve it.

I am working on a project for a friend. I had to hammer out a few details.

I am also driving with my son to move him in to college this afternoon.

We have been packing and spending some time hanging out. He will be far enough away that I won't see him probably until Thanksgiving.

It is hitting me harder than I thought it would. We are really close, especially close after my wife died. We like a lot of the same books, music, and movies.

He plays drums, bass, piano, and synthesizer. It is going to be very odd not hearing electronic music one minute and classical piano the next, coming out of his room.

I am happy and proud that he is moving forward with his life, it is just sad for me right now. He is a smart kid and a good student. He could end up getting a job halfway across the country. I just have to adjust to my new reality.

I had all of my sanding and painting stuff lined up and ready to go, but I just couldn't get motivated to do it this weekend.

I did drill all of the holes for my control panel and I ordered the coin doors. So that is something at least.

gingecko · « **Reply #157 on:** August 19, 2019, 11:18:13 am »

Sorry to derail the thread, but the art on the Geometry wars control panel, is SWEET! Love it.

Mike, hang in there, motivation will come. Sometimes it just requires a break and the inspiration hits.

Mike A · « **Reply #158 on:** August 19, 2019, 11:21:30 am »

Don't ever worry about derailing one of my threads. I am not good with rails.

I will get back to this soon. Right now I have to concentrate on getting a project delivered.

Arroyo · « **Reply #159 on:** August 19, 2019, 12:17:49 pm »

Well at lest you got a successful kid whose going to college, I only hope I can say the same some day. My youngest is either going to be the CEO of a large company or doing 5-10 in Quentin.


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