Author Topic: Chicagoland BYOAC meetup? (Read 9723 times)

Soulcon · « **Reply #40 on:** September 08, 2004, 12:37:28 pm »

It could be after 6 do to the pinball expo running until then anyway. so i bet we could stillmake it work for ya.

-Soul

Dartful Dodger · « **Reply #41 on:** September 08, 2004, 01:52:02 pm »

Quote from: Soulcon on September 08, 2004, 12:37:28 pm

It could be after 6 do to the pinball expo running until then anyway. so i bet we could stillmake it work for ya.

-Soul

This was DougHillman

DougHillman · « **Reply #42 on:** September 08, 2004, 02:35:41 pm »

The Gameworks location is fine with me.

Let's get a concensus of who'd like it to be earlier in the day. If there are folks who are driving a ways, it might be more convenient for them to do an early afternoon thing. Thos of you hitting the pinball expo first, get your butts up and get there early.

I can do 6:00ish, but I'd much rather do something about 2:30 - 3:00.

Superdude · « **Reply #43 on:** September 08, 2004, 06:36:23 pm »

Forget afternoon, Football is on.

DougHillman · « **Reply #44 on:** September 09, 2004, 08:59:56 am »

Quote from: Superdude on September 08, 2004, 06:36:23 pm

Forget afternoon, Football is on.

Never been there, but I'd imagine that any place that predominantly caters to guys (such as Gameworks) would have some screens showing sports for those who cannot tear themselves away from it for a social activity with actual human people.

D

Martoon · « **Reply #45 on:** September 09, 2004, 10:12:54 am »

Quote from: DougHillman on September 09, 2004, 08:59:56 am

Quote from: Superdude on September 08, 2004, 06:36:23 pm
Forget afternoon, Football is on.

Never been there, but I'd imagine that any place that predominantly caters to guys (such as Gameworks) would have some screens showing sports for those who cannot tear themselves away from it for a social activity with actual human people.

D

Quote from the Gameworks website: "And there is no better place to watch your favorite sports teams in action than on our giant video screens."

southpaw13 · « **Reply #46 on:** September 09, 2004, 10:31:00 am »

So are we bringing our games?

DougHillman · « **Reply #47 on:** September 09, 2004, 12:24:03 pm »

Not to this one. While we're gathered though, I'm gonna put forth some plans for a future event where we'd bring our games. See who'd be interested in helping with the planning & logistics & such.

Sasquatch! · « **Reply #48 on:** September 09, 2004, 06:02:52 pm »

Quote from: DougHillman on September 08, 2004, 02:35:41 pm

I can do 6:00ish, but I'd much rather do something about 2:30 - 3:00.

Same here. Also bear in mind that it'll be a LOT easier to get tables/seating for a group earlier than it will later.

dimebolt · « **Reply #49 on:** September 12, 2004, 04:26:54 am »

im downw

posT some pix so we know who is who

here is meh

crashwg · « **Reply #50 on:** September 12, 2004, 06:59:53 am »

Probably won't be hard to find dimebolt huh?

A few posts back somone asked how long these things usually last and I figgured that since we New Engladers are the only ones who've done this as of now I'll try to explain how things have gone for us.

Well, we're all obviously arcade fans so we start of the gathering at a place called Funspot. It's one of the largest and best arcades in the world and certainly THE best one in New England. Both times we met at Funspot shortly after noon. I don't realy know much about Chicago so I can't suggest a place but I would recomend going to an arcade, it's a pretty good icebreaker for us arcade freaks.

A couple hours of gaming and reminising then we went to Ed's summer house. If someone in your group has a place near the center of you all and prefferably near some sort of arcade, you should meet there and save your $$$ for beer and food!

The rest kinda just happens. It's funny how a group of people not knowing one another but sharing a common interest can seem like they've known eachother for years in just a matter of hours.

Keep in mind that this is just how things have gone for us and mearly a suggestion. I'm sure no matter what you decide to do will work out. Have fun!

DougHillman · « **Reply #51 on:** September 12, 2004, 03:56:55 pm »

dimebolt, what's your dye preference?

Mine was "Blue Mayhem" by Special Effects for the last coupla years. I dyed it jet black about 6 months ago and am currently letting that grow out to my natural dirty blonde.

D

dimebolt · « **Reply #52 on:** September 12, 2004, 06:45:17 pm »

Its different now, its a darker purple "Purple Passion" From Raw Color.

its nice =) except my shower is all purple tinted.

Dartful Dodger · « **Reply #53 on:** September 13, 2004, 11:20:11 am »

Quote from: dimebolt on September 12, 2004, 06:45:17 pm

Its different now, its a darker purple "Purple Passion" From Raw Color.

its nice =) except my shower is all purple tinted.

You should post a more recent picture. We wouldn't want to call a guy at Gameworks with a lighter purple mohawk, dimebolt.

DougHillman · « **Reply #54 on:** September 13, 2004, 01:25:02 pm »

Quote from: Martoon on September 13, 2004, 11:49:12 am

Quote from: DougHillman on September 12, 2004, 03:56:55 pm
dimebolt, what's your dye preference?

Mine was "Blue Mayhem" by Special Effects for the last coupla years. I dyed it jet black about 6 months ago and am currently letting that grow out to my natural dirty blonde.

D

This is really bizarre, but it just occured to me that every Doug I've ever known in person is some shade of blonde. I mean, I can think of actors, authors (Douglas Adams ), etc. that are non-blonde Dougs, but every Doug I've ever had contact with is blonde. This can't be a coincidence. I don't know how or why, but there's some kind of conspiracy here, and it's directed at me. So whoever or whatever is behind this, I'm on to you!

It is in your best interests to erase your post and forget anything you might know.

Martoon · « **Reply #55 on:** September 13, 2004, 02:12:47 pm »

Quote from: DougHillman on September 13, 2004, 01:25:02 pm

Quote from: Martoon on September 13, 2004, 11:49:12 am
Quote from: DougHillman on September 12, 2004, 03:56:55 pm
dimebolt, what's your dye preference?

Mine was "Blue Mayhem" by Special Effects for the last coupla years. I dyed it jet black about 6 months ago and am currently letting that grow out to my natural dirty blonde.

D

This is really bizarre, but it just occured to me that every Doug I've ever known in person is some shade of blonde. I mean, I can think of actors, authors (Douglas Adams ), etc. that are non-blonde Dougs, but every Doug I've ever had contact with is blonde. This can't be a coincidence. I don't know how or why, but there's some kind of conspiracy here, and it's directed at me. So whoever or whatever is behind this, I'm on to you!

It is in your best interests to erase your post and forget anything you might know.

NEVER!!! The post will remain as globally published evidence that... Argh! The pain in my temples... must... erase... post... Erasing, NOW! Ahhh! Noooo!

dimebolt · « **Reply #56 on:** September 13, 2004, 11:36:40 pm »

if the chance of another guy in there with a purple mohawk confuses you, I have a septum piercing and lip and a few in my ears.

Sasquatch! · « **Reply #57 on:** September 13, 2004, 11:40:14 pm »

Quote from: dimebolt on September 12, 2004, 04:26:54 am

im downw

posT some pix so we know who is who

I think we're all just gonna look for the purple mohawk at this point.

Here is moi. BTW, if you don't want to look like a superdork asking "Are you Sasquatch?", the name's John.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #58 on:** September 15, 2004, 10:23:17 am »

Just a suggestion from the New England get together part 2 there was a major accident on the highway you guys might want to have at least 1 cell phine number.

Just my 2 cents
Ed ...fore mentioned host of the N.E.BYOAC get together

DougHillman · « **Reply #59 on:** September 16, 2004, 01:29:06 pm »

Lets try and get a head count and see who's in for an earlier time.

Remember, there are big screen TV's for those of you who want to come to a social gathering and spend the whole time watching football.

October 17th. Gameworks at Woodfield Mall. I'm aiming for around 2:30ish. Who else is good for that time?

No games this time around. Just hanging out and getting to know some new folks. Plus some discussion about holding something a little bigger in the spring.

D

Soulcon · « **Reply #60 on:** September 16, 2004, 01:36:50 pm »

I am all for that time and date!

Who all is going to the pinball expo nefore hand though? It would be great to meet up there as well for the early arrivals?

-Soul

Sasquatch! · « **Reply #61 on:** September 16, 2004, 10:53:35 pm »

Quote from: DougHillman on September 16, 2004, 01:29:06 pm

Lets try and get a head count and see who's in for an earlier time.

Remember, there are big screen TV's for those of you who want to come to a social gathering and spend the whole time watching football.

October 17th. Gameworks at Woodfield Mall. I'm aiming for around 2:30ish. Who else is good for that time?

No games this time around. Just hanging out and getting to know some new folks. Plus some discussion about holding something a little bigger in the spring.

That sounds like a perfect plan here. I'm in.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #62 on:** September 17, 2004, 09:02:19 pm »

I can't make that, but would be up for future meetings around Woodfield Mall area...it's a "day" for me driving down from WI, so the closest to that area, the best. I used to live in Hanover Park and worked in St Charles, so I'm somewhat familiar with that area...

DrewKaree · « **Reply #63 on:** September 29, 2004, 09:19:52 pm »

What, did you guys do some wierd porno flick when you all met up and now are embarrassed to say you know each other?

Wha hoppeened?

Dartful Dodger · « **Reply #64 on:** September 30, 2004, 01:24:23 pm »

Quote from: DrewKaree on September 29, 2004, 09:19:52 pm

What, did you guys do some wierd porno flick when you all met up and now are embarrassed to say you know each other?

Wha hoppeened?

We all can't own time machines. You'll have to wait for the rest of us to catch up to you.

Martoon · « **Reply #65 on:** September 30, 2004, 01:33:33 pm »

Quote from: Dartful Dodger on September 30, 2004, 01:24:23 pm

Quote from: DrewKaree on September 29, 2004, 09:19:52 pm
What, did you guys do some wierd porno flick when you all met up and now are embarrassed to say you know each other?

Wha hoppeened?
We all can't own time machines. You'll have to wait for the rest of us to catch up to you.

Porno flicks??? Time machines??? Somehow, I feel that I'm a little out of the loop here (and a little relieved that I am).

DrewKaree · « **Reply #66 on:** September 30, 2004, 02:01:39 pm »

Quote from: Dartful Dodger on September 30, 2004, 01:24:23 pm

We all can't own time machines. You'll have to wait for the rest of us to catch up to you

And BTW, Dodger, don't wear those socks, or at least take them off when the fun starts....nevermind, I remember what you said when you showed up with them anyway.

Nice try Martoon, but wait'll they see what you did about an hour into the get-together.

Martoon · « **Reply #67 on:** September 30, 2004, 02:12:55 pm »

Quote from: DrewKaree on September 30, 2004, 02:01:39 pm

Nice try Martoon, but wait'll they see what you did about an hour into the get-together.

Sssshhhh!

Geez, I guess $100 just doesn't keep someone quite anymore.

Dartful Dodger · « **Reply #68 on:** September 30, 2004, 02:26:38 pm »

The reason nobody talked about it, is because the get together is in three weeks.

I've got a race to go to so wont be able to make it, maybe next time.

^{Sorry, I didn't mean to highjack this thread with scifi/mystery nonsense.}

DrewKaree · « **Reply #69 on:** October 01, 2004, 12:12:07 am »

Quote from: Dartful Dodger on September 30, 2004, 02:26:38 pm

I've got a race to go to so wont be able to make it, maybe next time.

^{Sorry, I didn't mean to highjack this thread with scifi/mystery nonsense.}

it's ok...but we talk about how your race went....sorry...it'll help you to know that we only made fun of you for a few minutes....about 60, I think it was

Dartful Dodger · « **Reply #70 on:** October 01, 2004, 01:33:34 pm »

Quote from: DrewKaree on October 01, 2004, 12:12:07 am

Quote from: Dartful Dodger on September 30, 2004, 02:26:38 pm
I've got a race to go to so wont be able to make it, maybe next time.

^{Sorry, I didn't mean to highjack this thread with scifi/mystery nonsense.}
it's ok...but we talk about how your race went....sorry...it'll help you to know that we only made fun of you for a few minutes....about 60, I think it was

Don't worry if the guy at the next table follows you to your car.
It's just a coincidence.

Sasquatch! · « **Reply #71 on:** October 01, 2004, 08:07:28 pm »

Is anyone bringing their wife/SO, or is this going to be the usual sausage festival that BYOAC normally is?

I ask because if anyone's bringing their Missus, I'll bring mine - otherwise I won't.

DougHillman · « **Reply #72 on:** October 04, 2004, 12:40:10 pm »

Quote from: Sasquatch! on October 01, 2004, 08:07:28 pm

Is anyone bringing their wife/SO, or is this going to be the usual sausage festival that BYOAC normally is? I ask because if anyone's bringing their Missus, I'll bring mine - otherwise I won't.

I may have one of the two girls who've helped me with the cabinet with me. Not for sure yet though. Will know closer to the actual date.

D

ErikRuud · « **Reply #73 on:** October 05, 2004, 12:59:00 pm »

I'm not sure yet if I can make it.

Dodger, what kind of race?

Dartful Dodger · « **Reply #74 on:** October 05, 2004, 01:51:22 pm »

Quote from: ErikRuud on October 05, 2004, 12:59:00 pm

I'm not sure yet if I can make it.

Dodger, what kind of race?

It's a road race, so the cars accelerate, brake turn left and right.
I was thinking about stopping by Gameworks on my way home, to see if any of you were still there, but after a weekend of working at the track, drinking all night, and not showering, I'd be a little ripe.

ErikRuud · « **Reply #75 on:** October 07, 2004, 09:05:16 am »

I love road races! I love almost any racing. Good luck!

DougHillman · « **Reply #76 on:** October 10, 2004, 06:04:34 pm »

One week folks. Would be nice to see a decent turnout.

Sasquatch! · « **Reply #77 on:** October 11, 2004, 11:05:26 pm »

Quote from: DougHillman on October 10, 2004, 06:04:34 pm

One week folks. Would be nice to see a decent turnout.

Still planning on it.

daeven · « **Reply #78 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:22:13 am »

I just read-read this thread. As a reminder, we're talking about 2:30 this Saturday, right? I've got a lot of work to do before the next gathering since I sold my cocktail table that I promised to bring with. I've got three more in progress, so hopefully I can finish one of them!

Doug, any idea on the timeframe for the 2nd Chicago gathering? Sometimes I need a deadline to finish my projects.

Martoon · « **Reply #79 on:** October 14, 2004, 12:05:48 pm »

Quote from: daeven on October 14, 2004, 10:22:13 am

I just read-read this thread. As a reminder, we're talking about 2:30 this Saturday, right? I've got a lot of work to do before the next gathering since I sold my cocktail table that I promised to bring with. I've got three more in progress, so hopefully I can finish one of them!

Doug, any idea on the timeframe for the 2nd Chicago gathering? Sometimes I need a deadline to finish my projects.

Nope, Sunday, not Saturday.

I haven't decided yet if I'm coming. It's a 6+ hour roundtrip from Monmouth, so I'm not sure that's worth it since people won't actually be bringing their machines, etc. But I might show up just to be involved in planning the next "real" get-together (which I hope will also be on a Sunday, since that's the only day I can make this kind of trip).


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