Author Topic: New England BYOAC Meet (Read 60852 times)

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #80 on:** January 25, 2005, 04:40:00 pm »

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Not unless I happen to win the lottery, which I don't play, and can afford a car...

ChadTower · « **Reply #81 on:** January 25, 2005, 04:43:20 pm »

Yeah, my wife's car blew the timing belt and water pump a couple weeks ago. The dealer tried to stick us for **$4500** for a whole new short block. A used engine would have been less than half that. My mechanic got it back on the road for like $640... though now the computer is going. At least that one can be replaced plug and play, if we can just find a cheap one.

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #82 on:** February 04, 2005, 08:39:22 am »

Feb. 26th at Ed's place eh? That's Methuen, right?

I should have a cocktail finished by then, should I try and bring it up there? I have to see if we can get the mother-in-laws station wagon again, or a vehicle from work.

Edit: I'll definetly have this cocktail kit finished. I'm working out the monitor mounting right now, here's some proof that I actually do put them together once in a while (I've had this kit for about two years now and never put it together!):

crashwg · « **Reply #83 on:** February 09, 2005, 02:50:22 am »

Quote from: mr.Curmudgeon on January 24, 2005, 06:18:31 pm

Quote from: crashwg on January 24, 2005, 04:49:28 pm
Not unless I happen to win the lottery, which I don't play, and can afford a car...

Where do you live again? I may be able to give you a ride...and if not, someone certainly will. Don't despair!

mrC

Concord, NH $:-\$ I highly doubt somone will be able and willing give me a ride...

I'm not overly concerned about it though, not that you all aren't great to hang out with but it just won't be the same without getting to go to Funspot first!

If we do infact happen to have a ride by then we'll most likely come though and there is a chance that we might seing as though I will probably have a job in the next week or so and my GF got her tax return back.

SirPeale · « **Reply #84 on:** February 09, 2005, 08:00:08 am »

Yah! FunSp0t or bust!

ChadTower · « **Reply #85 on:** February 09, 2005, 09:43:58 am »

I've never been to Funspot.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #86 on:** February 10, 2005, 10:11:32 am »

Seeing most of us are from MA ...

If you guys want to go to Funspot and then on the way home stop by my house in Methuen to hang out then that is cool with me.

Just let me know...Also just a reminder this is all wether permitting if it snows I go ...to work that is.

Signed
Ed

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #87 on:** February 14, 2005, 01:13:43 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on January 25, 2005, 04:43:20 pm

Yeah, my wife's car blew the timing belt and water pump a couple weeks ago.

Since you're local to me, would you recommend that mechanic? Was he good? My car just had the "cat" go, needs a timing belt, possibly a water pump, the blower motor just went and my computer controlled engine management system seems to be on the fritz. All within a week's time...

So I'm looking for some work to be done.

Ed: I can still go though as Rae has a car we can use. I'll keep my eye on whether or not we're trekkin' to Funspot.

mrC

ChadTower · « **Reply #88 on:** February 14, 2005, 04:14:27 pm »

MR C, pm sent.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #89 on:** February 16, 2005, 01:17:23 pm »

Ok so what's the verdict

Who's coming ?
are we going to funspot or not ?

Signed
Ed

ChadTower · « **Reply #90 on:** February 16, 2005, 01:38:43 pm »

I'm good for Methuen, not for NH.

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #91 on:** February 16, 2005, 01:51:13 pm »

I don't think I'll be able to make it as far as FunSpot this time either.

RecycledPast · « **Reply #92 on:** February 17, 2005, 12:58:15 pm »

I'd prefer just to go to Methuen this time.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #93 on:** February 18, 2005, 08:53:48 am »

I think this is the list so far :

ChadTower
JoyMonkey
Recycled-Past
Mr C. - said he was coming but hasn't checked in since my last post

Anyone else?

Also How do you guys feel about Sunday the 27th

Thanks
Ed

ChadTower · « **Reply #94 on:** February 18, 2005, 09:34:08 am »

Sunday the 27th is another local gaming meet that I am already committed to attend.

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #95 on:** February 18, 2005, 02:12:18 pm »

The 26th would give me a good excuse to get out of a birthday party, but the 27th works for me too (i.e. I'll have to check with the wife).

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #96 on:** February 22, 2005, 09:17:08 am »

Ed,

Either day works for me. Somehow I woke up today and thought the meeting was this weekend, and that I missed it....I was sad. I have to stop drinking.

RecycledPast · « **Reply #97 on:** February 22, 2005, 11:07:24 am »

I can't do the 27th.

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #98 on:** February 23, 2005, 07:15:41 am »

So is this Saturday okay with you Ed?
I need to get a vehicle of some kind together. Should I try to bring this cocktail machine? It's still not 100% finished, but very playable.

Edit: It's a cocktail arcade machine, not an alcohol dispenser

ChadTower · « **Reply #99 on:** February 23, 2005, 07:51:25 am »

Seriously, if you want people to commit to coming, we need a committed date.

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #100 on:** February 23, 2005, 11:22:05 am »

K...here's the latest:

Just talked w/ Ed, his whole family is super sick, and it looks like most people can't do this Sunday, which works best for Ed. So, even though I'd hate to move these dates around, we thought it may be best to just move it to *next* weekend (Sat, Mar. 5th or Sun, Mar. 6th). This also gives ~~JoyMoney~~ JoyMonkey more time to finish that cocktail cab.

So, given the above, what's the consensus? (Pick a date)

- Sat. March 5th
or
- Sun. March 6th

Chime in and we'll make it solid.

mrC

P.S. I just PM'ed everyone that has ever posted in this thread. Hopefully they'll stop by and respond. More the merrier.

ChadTower · « **Reply #101 on:** February 23, 2005, 12:02:01 pm »

Both are equally available for me.

RecycledPast · « **Reply #102 on:** February 23, 2005, 12:41:14 pm »

I have nothing planned on Sunday. I'm busy Saturday night but I assume this will be an afternoon meet-up so either day should be fine.

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #103 on:** February 23, 2005, 12:49:16 pm »

Either one is good for me too.
Does this extra time mean that I've to make that cocktail cab extra special? Damn.

ChadTower · « **Reply #104 on:** February 23, 2005, 12:57:01 pm »

Now we expect drink capability. I want to see at least Grogtinis.

Khenemet Heru · « **Reply #105 on:** February 23, 2005, 01:42:59 pm »

Yeah "JoyMoney" (sorry MrC, couldn't resist)

- actually a cocktail cab that IS an alcohol dispenser could be cool too LOL gotta put in that trigger button labeled "Pour"

thanks MrC for the headsup, college being what it is I haven't been able to get to the forums much - Saturday March 5th looks promising for me, the 6th is out (my mate's Grandfather's birthday party, he's going to be 93, so we gotta be there).

Do we now have a definite plan as to what we're doing where? 'cause I'll need final directions or something from CT

ChadTower · « **Reply #106 on:** February 23, 2005, 02:08:11 pm »

Quote from: ShdoHawk on February 23, 2005, 01:42:59 pm

I'll need final directions or something from CT

I just spent 30 seconds trying to figure out why he needed anything from me.

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #107 on:** February 23, 2005, 02:22:33 pm »

Why am I "JoyMoney" now? Are you attacking my incredible cheapassness?

crashwg · « **Reply #108 on:** February 23, 2005, 02:41:28 pm »

Quote from: JoyMonkey on February 23, 2005, 02:22:33 pm

Why am I "JoyMoney" now? Are you attacking my incredible cheapassness?

He was making fun of Mr. C's typo in Reply #100...

Not too sure if I'll be able to make it on the 5th or 6th either though guys. Not sure if I mentioned it in this thread or not but we have a van now, unfortunatly it doesn't run currently and even if I can get it to start I'd have to dump power stearing fluid into it every 15 miles or so...

Hopefully I'll be getting a job soon which will most likely not be in time to fix the van and pay my cable rent and phone bills that will be overdue by the time I get paid.

Aaarrggg!

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #109 on:** February 23, 2005, 03:34:44 pm »

Quote from: crashwg on February 23, 2005, 02:41:28 pm

He was making fun of Mr. C's typo in Reply #100...

HA! Didn't notice that. Must be a subliminal thing, I'm so jealous of all his wonderful toys!
I have referred to him as "SpendMonkey" in the past though....hehe

Sorry JM.

mrC

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #110 on:** February 23, 2005, 05:01:29 pm »

Ok thanks MR.C for taking the intiative and calling me .

As MR.C said we as a family have been sick for over a week .

I apoligize for not hoping on the boards sooner and explaining.

I told Mr.C on the phone that either day next weekend would be good, however I just checked the calander. Sunday my son has a hockey game in the late afternoon so it looks like Sat. is the day

I was thinking 1 pm on Sat the 5th

It would be cool if you could bring that cocktail table as I never started/finished the mame machine, due to bad time of both my vehicle breaking down. I do have 2 games Hit the Ice and The Main Event ...I'll try to put MAME On The MOVE back together for the party . I also have a slot mahine and a pachinko machine to keep people busy ...oh yeah and a pinball with a slow left flipper.

So I hope we'll see everyone here.

Mr.C and Recycled-Past know where I live ...for the rest of you I will PM the address to you

The only other thing we need to talk about is FOOD !

Any menu suggestions?

Talk to you all soon
Ed

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ChadTower · « **Reply #111 on:** February 23, 2005, 05:17:57 pm »

I will not be attending.

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #112 on:** February 23, 2005, 05:38:38 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on February 23, 2005, 05:17:57 pm

I will not be attending.

Even if I figure out how to get the cocktail cab to mix up beertinis?

ChadTower · « **Reply #113 on:** February 23, 2005, 07:00:54 pm »

Quote from: JoyMonkey on February 23, 2005, 05:38:38 pm

Even if I figure out how to get the cocktail cab to mix up beertinis?

Nah, you can just write up the specs and we can all make them.

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #114 on:** February 23, 2005, 07:31:59 pm »

Okay then.

(1) Beer
(1) Martini glass
(1) Wedge of lime

Hmmm.... maybe I should have posted this in the BYOB thread

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #115 on:** February 24, 2005, 08:35:29 am »

Chad ...you can't make it could you make iot the following weekend?

ChadTower · « **Reply #116 on:** February 24, 2005, 09:18:47 am »

No need to reschedule the meet around me, just do it when it's best for everyone else.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #117 on:** February 24, 2005, 01:58:30 pm »

I just thought it would be nice to meet you if if the other guys could make it the following weekend then that would be good.

Signed
Ed

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #118 on:** February 24, 2005, 03:13:07 pm »

Let's settle on a solid date by the end of tomorrow, so everyone can plan accordingly. Too much wobbling and we'll never get together.

mrC

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #119 on:** February 24, 2005, 04:54:35 pm »

ILike I said... was just trying to accomidate Chad seeing he's never been , but I will go with whatever everyone wants to do

We can do the 5th or the weekend after that

Thanks
Ed


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