Author Topic: New England get together set for June 5th...PLEASE CHECK IN SOON ! (Read 13605 times)

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #40 on:** May 14, 2004, 10:14:28 am »

Ok guys ....I emailed as many New Englanders that I could find on this site

steve_pss ...did you get my email or did you just see this thread on your own. I am glad to see your coming and I am also glad your not upset about me making this post after all I beleive it was you and peale who started this GREAT idea. Looking forward to meeting you

Signed
ED

steve_pss · « **Reply #41 on:** May 14, 2004, 11:10:43 am »

I'm glad you picked the ball up on this one cuz I dropped it like a blind juggler. Already thinking of cold beers!

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #42 on:** May 14, 2004, 11:22:50 am »

Great ,

It's gonna be cool to put the faces with the names !

See ya there steve

Signed
Ed

SirPeale · « **Reply #43 on:** May 14, 2004, 11:32:46 am »

As far as I know I'll be there; whether it is alone or with family still remains to be seen.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #44 on:** May 14, 2004, 04:11:13 pm »

Peale,
that is awesome now will have a moderator there to control any situations that may arise....lol

Signed
Ed

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #45 on:** May 15, 2004, 10:29:41 am »

Everyone,

Hey lets start thinking about a meeting time

I was thinking late morning early afternoon?

Signed
Ed

SirPeale · « **Reply #46 on:** May 15, 2004, 12:22:13 pm »

I figured everyone would just show up as soon as they could. It's 2 1/2 hours away for me. If I bring the kids, I may have to add to that total. But I say shoot for one.

steve_pss · « **Reply #47 on:** May 15, 2004, 12:39:30 pm »

ive got a pretty good haul to get there so 1 sounds about right to me.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #48 on:** May 16, 2004, 04:10:30 am »

I've got the coupons !.....buy $20 dollars worth of tokens get 50 tokens free. I think it works out to somewhere around 15 cents a token.

Anyways ... 1 pm is good for me but we also need to come up with a meeting spot, beleive me funspot is big and no one knows what each other looks like.

Now as far as showin up at any given time this might be a problem, I do realise stuff happens and people run late but we should try to come up with a suitable time, and please remember some people may be just driving up for the day.

Just my 2 cents
Ed

SirPeale · « **Reply #49 on:** May 16, 2004, 08:33:25 am »

Quote from: Ed ONeill on May 16, 2004, 04:10:30 am

I've got the coupons !.....buy $20 dollars worth of tokens get 50 tokens free. I think it works out to somewhere around 15 cents a token.

Less than that, IIRC. Each token before those 50 free cost somewhere around that because you're buying in 'bulk' (can't think of a better word). It's like 125 tokens, I think. Add another 50...sweet, sweeeeeeet deal.

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Anyways ... 1 pm is good for me but we also need to come up with a meeting spot, beleive me funspot is big and no one knows what each other looks like.

How about the classic arcade? Meet @ Galaga.

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Now as far as showin up at any given time this might be a problem, I do realise stuff happens and people run late but we should try to come up with a suitable time, and please remember some people may be just driving up for the day.

If I'm alone I might stay over, but with the family it will be just for the day. 1pm should be more than enough time to get up there for anyone in NE.

Teknique · « **Reply #50 on:** May 16, 2004, 07:08:43 pm »

1 pm is good here- Galaga is fine.

Since there will most likely be a number of people there for the tourney, might be a good idea to wear a sticky tag that says BYOAC or something.

Tek

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #51 on:** May 16, 2004, 10:05:05 pm »

I've got my BYOAC hat all nicely worn in now, should make me easy enough to spot.

crashwg · « **Reply #52 on:** May 16, 2004, 11:04:53 pm »

If I go... (still not positive that I will), it should be easy enough for everyone to find me.

I'm 6'8", I'll be wearing all black including my black Bruins hat and my red hair will be showing enough for you to see it. If you can't find me... your eyesite is far too bad to play arcade games!

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #53 on:** May 17, 2004, 09:19:20 am »

I think we should meet outside there is usually a tent set up out front, If there is not a tent outside we can meet in the first floor snack bar in the original building. It's near there outdoor mini golf.

Now crashwg ....you need to come, you live in the area probably the closest to FUNSPOT . I know you said you are working on gettting a job , but don't let money be an issue here come and just hang out. I mean really that's what most of us are going to be doing, because I am sure the classic games will either be in use for the tourney or by the rest of the guys that are coming so I am content with getting in only qa few games. Oh and you worried about the drinking just hang with me , I unfortunately am not allowed to drink for another 4 months due to a BMT and complications.

Signed
Ed

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #54 on:** May 19, 2004, 08:04:13 am »

shameless ..Bump

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #55 on:** May 20, 2004, 08:50:26 am »

Hey just out of curiosity for those staying overnight are you coming up friday night or sat morning and when are you leaving

Signed
ED

saint · « **Reply #56 on:** May 20, 2004, 10:45:06 am »

News item posted! -- guys, feel free to submit news items for things like this

--- saint

steve_pss · « **Reply #57 on:** May 20, 2004, 02:48:30 pm »

Driving home or staying over will most likely be dictated by beer consumption. The sticky tag idea has merit. Dorky, but effective until everyone knows who everyone is.

SirPeale · « **Reply #58 on:** May 20, 2004, 06:25:59 pm »

Again, staying over depends on who I bring with me. If I come alone I might stay, if not...

MPS · « **Reply #59 on:** May 22, 2004, 02:18:36 pm »

Guys, I think your date isn't going to work if you are planning a trip to Funspot.

I compete in the Funspot tournament every year. I have attended every classic tournament they have held. Assuming they keep the same rules this year as they have in the past, you will not be allowed in the classic arcade on the third floor. They rope off the two entrances and keep employees there to stop people. If you haven't paid the $35 competition fee, and are not wearing a tournament badge, they will not let you in.

That doesn't mean that there won't be things for you to do. The first floor, with the 8-player Daytona USA, Police 911, etc. will be open. The second floor with stuff like dual Hydro Thunder, Star Wars Trilogy, etc. will be open. However, you will not be able to enter the 3rd floor classic arcade at all, and that is where 90% of the good stuff is located.

If you are dead set on getting in there on the 5th, you may want to call up there and speak with Gary or Ken to see if arrangements can be made. I would think, however, that the answer will be no.

There are also three other arcades down on the pier of the lake. However, they aren't near as good as Funspot.

steve_pss · « **Reply #60 on:** May 23, 2004, 08:49:49 am »

SirPeale · « **Reply #61 on:** May 23, 2004, 08:52:12 am »

If this is the case, we should set another date. I want to play the classics, not the new stuff.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #62 on:** May 23, 2004, 04:39:13 pm »

HeyI just got home from my cottage and unfortunately MPS is right about not being able to get near the classic games.

Now don't forget that is just one floor of 3 buildings I am sure we can find some games to play to make this all worth it and like I said in the past aand MPS stated again there are 2 other arcade at Weirs beach within 1 mile from FUNSPOT.

So MPS ... You gonna find some time to visit with all of us or what..?

The date is set in my book I will be there on June 5th no matter what . It is the only full weekend I will be at the lake in June, due to other weekend commitments.

BTW.. Even if we don't get to play many games that we like I still think it would be great to put faces with names and besides most of the people coming are within a 2 hr ride

If people don't want to come than that is fine we can have another one also

. However,If we set another date it would have to be in July/Aug for me to be able to attend.

Just my 2 cents
Ed

MPS · « **Reply #63 on:** May 24, 2004, 12:49:42 am »

Yes, I will be up there that weekend. I go to the tournament every year, and I am sure I could break away for a while. I believe there are some other people who have contributed to this forum in the past will be there as well.

Here are some photos from past tournaments on my we site:
http://www.backntime.net/Events/Clas2000/FrameFunspot1.html
http://www.backntime.net/Events/Clas2003/Framec2k3-1.html

I used to live in Shrewsbury, MA up until about a year ago. I recently moved to Philadelphia, and I haven't been back to Funspot since last August. It is one of the things I miss most about New England. I am close friends with the operations manager at Funspot, and I even donated a coin-op & pinball machine to their arcade before I moved.

I have been "lurking" around these boards for about two years now, and never signed up for an account until I saw your messages about a Funspot trip. I certainly don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but they are pretty strict about who goes on the third floor during that tournament.

There are two other arcades down on the boardwalk. There is a third building right on the pier that is mainly kiddie stuff, but I seem to remember them having some coin-ops available.

Perhaps another location could be the Salem Willows Arcade in Salem, MA? Certainly not Funspot, but it is a pretty decent little place.

Mike Stulir
Back In Time
http://www.backntime.net
Co-Organizer -- PhillyClassic
http://www.phillyclassic.com

telengard · « **Reply #64 on:** May 24, 2004, 01:38:41 am »

Quote from: MPS on May 24, 2004, 12:49:42 am

Yes, I will be up there that weekend. I go to the tournament every year, and I am sure I could break away for a while. I believe there are some other people who have contributed to this forum in the past will be there as well.

Here are some photos from past tournaments on my we site:
http://www.backntime.net/Events/Clas2000/FrameFunspot1.html
http://www.backntime.net/Events/Clas2003/Framec2k3-1.html

I used to live in Shrewsbury, MA up until about a year ago. I recently moved to Philadelphia, and I haven't been back to Funspot since last August. It is one of the things I miss most about New England. I am close friends with the operations manager at Funspot, and I even donated a coin-op & pinball machine to their arcade before I moved.

I have been "lurking" around these boards for about two years now, and never signed up for an account until I saw your messages about a Funspot trip. I certainly don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but they are pretty strict about who goes on the third floor during that tournament.

There are two other arcades down on the boardwalk. There is a third building right on the pier that is mainly kiddie stuff, but I seem to remember them having some coin-ops available.

Perhaps another location could be the Salem Willows Arcade in Salem, MA? Certainly not Funspot, but it is a pretty decent little place.

Mike Stulir
Back In Time
http://www.backntime.net
Co-Organizer -- PhillyClassic
http://www.phillyclassic.com

Dang I was sooo looking forward to going. I can understand the need to do that though. I would attend the tournament but I don't think my skills are of that caliber.

BTW I enjoyed listening to your interview with Cindy Morgan at work a few weeks ago. Very interesting stuff... I wanted to listen to more but the others were in real audio format which I couldn't get to work on Linux.

~telengard

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #65 on:** May 24, 2004, 08:03:56 am »

So telengard your out?
Your kidding right?
Don't you live in New Hampshire?

Everyone,
Please beleive me there are plenty of other game to be played at FUNSPOT or even at the Half_moon arcade and the Pier arcade. There is also plenty of other stuff to do aroud there as well

Don't forget that I offered to have a BBQ at my place aafterwards ! Now what can be better a half a day of playing some video games, beer and a cookout !

Just my two cents
Ed

steve_pss · « **Reply #66 on:** May 24, 2004, 10:26:56 am »

i'm still in. last time i checked i have 2 cabs in my house to play all those games anyway.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #67 on:** May 24, 2004, 11:01:25 am »

steve_pss....Yea really no kidding ...LOL..Don't most of us already have all these games !

Hey if steve_pss is coming all the way from Providence, RI
Then there is no excuse for the rest of you

Look at it this way good fun, good food(Ihope), and good people!

Here is a new list of definites:

Ed O'Neill Methuen, MA)
steve_pss (Providence, RI)
Recycled-Past (Dracut,MA)
Mr.curmdegeon (Lowell, MA)

I hope we can add some more definites

Signed
ED

psychocy · « **Reply #68 on:** May 25, 2004, 06:01:39 pm »

Hey guys, I'm one of the coordinators of the Funspot tournament. We do need anyone playing to register, but the thing is this - the $35 admission fee gets you 200 tokens, not to mention the chance to hang out with the best players in the world and watch them work (if you're so inclined) and the opportunity to compete in events with cash prizes.

This is only for the classic games, so the rest of the building (newer games, golf, Bingo, bowling, tavern, restaurant) is still open to the general public. Hope to see you there!

Regards,
Ken Sweet

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #69 on:** May 25, 2004, 06:27:04 pm »

Thanks for re-asuring eveyone psychocy

Signed
Ed

Teknique · « **Reply #70 on:** May 25, 2004, 09:53:07 pm »

I am still planning on being there, and hell I spent over 2k building my arcade so I may even spring for the $35. tourney entrance fee if I can do it day of...

...and to up the ante on our get togeather, I will be the first to say that I will challenge anyone to a mini BYOAC classic games tournament if enough people spring for the Funspot entrance fee.

So we are meeting at 1pm, did we ever get a consensus on where? Braggin' Dragon?

Ed- Im still down for a BBQ afterwards too so please post a list of what you want us to bring to the cook-out.

Tek

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #71 on:** May 26, 2004, 02:36:07 pm »

Teknique ,
I am glad you are still coming to the get together . I am looking forward to meeting you especially, becaue you are the leader of the jetski club/gang that I want to join....LOL

I have a picture I will be sending you soon.

We'll figure it out what we will be eating/needing during this next week (I hope) once we get a head count .
I honestly am not going to be participating in the tourney, I was never and probably never will be worthy of competitions.

Signed
ED

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #72 on:** May 26, 2004, 04:30:41 pm »

Just confirmed ...

Peale is not coming so now we don't have to worry about a moderator stopping us from doing crazy/stupid things....LOL

Maybe next time Peale

Signed
Ed

iwillfearnoevil · « **Reply #73 on:** May 26, 2004, 04:33:33 pm »

Quote from: jdjuggler on May 07, 2004, 11:53:26 am

Not that I've been in this thread yet, but I was considering coming (from NY). I agree that the June 5th may not be a good idea because of their tournament. You'll probably never touch a classic game unless you are in the competition ($35). As well as it being fairly pack with people.

JD

jd, where abouts in ny are you located? i'm in albany area. just curious.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #74 on:** May 27, 2004, 08:01:03 am »

jened,

you'd be beter off sending him a PM he probably won't look back in this thread. He if you get a hold of him come on down it be cool to meet you guys.

Signed
ED

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #75 on:** May 28, 2004, 12:21:22 pm »

Hey everyone

please checkin in (if you haven't already) and let me know if you are coming or not

I am trying to get a head count for food purposes.

Teknique...I sent you a PM and I also sent you an email.

signed
ED

steve_pss · « **Reply #76 on:** May 29, 2004, 11:49:53 pm »

bump!

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #77 on:** May 30, 2004, 07:29:03 pm »

Only 6 days to go!

I'll be driving up Saturday with my fiancee, we still haven't sorted out accomodation and I can't tell how far FunSpot is from the hotels mentioned previously. Once we get there I would think both of us will be enjoying ourselves a little too much to be able to drive anywhere, so a nearby hotel is a necessity (within walking/stumbling distance if possible).

Anyone know what the best place to stay would be for us?
Is anyone else checking into any nearby hotels?

sfetaz · « **Reply #78 on:** May 30, 2004, 07:54:09 pm »

I don't see anywhere that lists the address of this event. The link in the first post is to the homepage. The link in the homepage is to this same post.

SirPeale · « **Reply #79 on:** May 30, 2004, 08:19:28 pm »

It's in Weirs Beach, NH. Once you're there, you can't miss it, there are lots of signs.


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