Author Topic: saint's gameroom - what's he up to now? :) (Read 73063 times)

saint · « **on:** August 19, 2006, 09:41:32 pm »

Started another project for my gameroom today! Can you guess what it might be? If someone guesses I'll fess up, if not then no comment until it's done . . . Spent 8 hours on it today.

Whatever could it be?

Whatever it is, I got to use power tools and bought a new laser level to boot!

And just for fun, a couple of pictures of the gameroom...

I also took a short video clip of my gameroom with the lights off if anyone is really interested -- warning, it's like 30 megs.

rlemmon · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2006, 11:00:50 pm »

Is it a lightbox to display a bunch of marquees

Howard_Casto · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2006, 11:27:59 pm »

Skee-ball?

saint · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2006, 11:44:54 pm »

Nope, and nope

arcadefever · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2006, 12:03:37 am »

very nice

the movie took me 2 minutes only to download..
really nice stuff on top of the donkey kong

should do another one with the light's on

too...

monkeybomb · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2006, 12:23:45 am »

Whack-a-mole

Love Tester

The all new splinter game

A long bar to play tapper for real

"see-saw" the midget game

I give up

JONTHEBOMB · « **Reply #6 on:** August 20, 2006, 12:27:52 am »

Quote from: saint on August 19, 2006, 09:41:32 pm

Can you guess what it might be?

Could it be a sign of some sort? Maybe it will say Saint's Gameroom?

saint · « **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2006, 01:40:52 am »

Nope nope and nope

Got the gameroom sign already:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=47410.msg480802#msg480802

Howard_Casto · « **Reply #8 on:** August 20, 2006, 02:34:46 am »

It looks like yo are building some sort of banister or bar, but I thought you already had the latter.

leapinlew · « **Reply #9 on:** August 20, 2006, 02:51:58 am »

a drawbridge to get into the gameroom.

It looks like you need to build a lawnmower

shardian · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2006, 03:08:28 am »

I guess either a booth or bench seat.

JONTHEBOMB · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2006, 11:20:20 am »

Quote from: saint on August 20, 2006, 01:40:52 am

Got the gameroom sign already:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=47410.msg480802#msg480802

My memory is failing me.

Are you building a foosball table, a display case of some sort or a closet?

MYX · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2006, 06:33:21 pm »

Anything to do with something that you wanted and never got the chance to buy?

grantspain · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2006, 06:33:58 pm »

is it a really basic version of alpine racer

saint · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2006, 06:38:53 pm »

Heh, no, but that was really screwy the way that happened. Lady who bought it said she paid 1500, her husband said 2000, Super Auctions folks said they threw the seller out for attitude.

Quote from: MYX on August 20, 2006, 06:33:21 pm

Anything to do with something that you wanted and never got the chance to buy?

ChadTower · « **Reply #15 on:** August 20, 2006, 07:08:22 pm »

Well, so far it looks like 5 black boards.

Lemme tell ya, nothing screams GAME ON like 5 black boards.

saint · « **Reply #16 on:** August 20, 2006, 07:40:58 pm »

Heh. Chad's the closest so far!... er... but he's not really close.

Cut the triangular pieces today, didn't get them painted though due to rain

RayB · « **Reply #17 on:** August 20, 2006, 08:29:41 pm »

Poker table?

ChadTower · « **Reply #18 on:** August 20, 2006, 09:16:49 pm »

Well he's almost done with his big black seesaw.

MYX · « **Reply #19 on:** August 20, 2006, 09:35:02 pm »

Ok, you were intrigued by McCoys Ohio state indirect light idea and you are going to put a strip all the way around the room about 1 in. off the wall. Then you will put rope lights, LEDs or new some alien technology that will put a cool looking glow down the walls without any visible direct light.

saint · « **Reply #20 on:** August 20, 2006, 09:55:13 pm »

You are close but not quite right!

Quote from: MYX on August 20, 2006, 09:35:02 pm

Ok, you were intrigued by McCoys Ohio state indirect light idea and you are going to put a strip all the way around the room about 1 in. off the wall. Then you will put rope lights, LEDs or new some alien technology that will put a cool looking glow down the walls without any visible direct light.

NightGod · « **Reply #21 on:** August 20, 2006, 10:25:13 pm »

I may not know what it is, but WOW do I feel better about how my lawn looks ;P

missioncontrol · « **Reply #22 on:** August 20, 2006, 11:21:19 pm »

your building a dance stage complete with a stripper's pole........

I win, I win

* if he's not building a dance stace complete with a stripper's pole, he should be...........

DrewKaree · « **Reply #23 on:** August 20, 2006, 11:50:20 pm »

A lightbox to go around the room for regular lighting - upwards-shining.

A shelf for display purposes around the room.

Harry Potter · « **Reply #24 on:** August 21, 2006, 12:05:59 am »

It's a guided missile silo to keep all the people away from your shiny gameroom.

Bones · « **Reply #25 on:** August 21, 2006, 12:07:55 am »

Model rocketry display case or some type of pornography display stand.

mccoy178 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 21, 2006, 04:29:49 am »

Did I hear my name mentioned? Are you building a dual screen cabinet with blinky controls and puts off indirect lighting? That is too cool!

Magnet_Eye · « **Reply #27 on:** August 21, 2006, 04:57:27 am »

It's obviously going to be a POG machine. duh!

but really, how about a hint? Is it going to be a game, a fixture, or what?

rlemmon · « **Reply #28 on:** August 21, 2006, 06:54:11 am »

A lighted highscore board

NIVO · « **Reply #29 on:** August 21, 2006, 08:14:15 am »

S & M torture rack with faux leather styling, accented with various chains and whips?

MYX · « **Reply #30 on:** August 21, 2006, 09:05:44 am »

Quote from: NIVO on August 21, 2006, 08:14:15 am

S & M torture rack with faux leather styling, accented with various chains and whips?

Dude!!! That is just wrong!
He will use real leather.

NinjaEpisode · « **Reply #31 on:** August 21, 2006, 10:52:00 am »

Sounds like recessed lighting boxes. Be a great way to alternate between blacklights and normal lighting around the perimeter of the room.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #32 on:** August 21, 2006, 10:57:04 am »

Quote from: mccoy178 on August 21, 2006, 04:29:49 am

Did I hear my name mentioned? Are you building a dual screen cabinet with blinky controls and puts off indirect lighting? That is too cool!

ummmm, didn't you get Gary's memo?

missioncontrol · « **Reply #33 on:** August 21, 2006, 11:16:23 am »

maybe he's bulding shelves for all his trophies he buys everytime he gets high score

Zakk · « **Reply #34 on:** August 21, 2006, 12:21:31 pm »

Quote from: Bones on August 21, 2006, 12:07:55 am

Model rocketry display case or some type of pornography display stand.

Man, that's a great idea! Porno display stand. Outstanding!

missioncontrol · « **Reply #35 on:** August 21, 2006, 01:05:21 pm »

maybe it's wheelchair ramps, since I hear Saint is getting old.....

SithMaster · « **Reply #36 on:** August 21, 2006, 02:15:11 pm »

a gameroom.

wait sounds like cold

turnip

pac man

2nd letter 3 no q

hmmmm.......

an elaborate system of conveyor belts to bring food and assorted beverages to the gameroom? or a slide.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #37 on:** August 21, 2006, 05:30:23 pm »

Quote from: SithMaster on August 21, 2006, 02:15:11 pm

a gameroom.

wait sounds like cold

turnip

pac man

2nd letter 3 no q

hmmmm.......

Even for EE, this is bizarre. C64 sounds like a cogent and reasoned person suddenly

RayB · « **Reply #38 on:** August 21, 2006, 06:02:02 pm »

Quote from: DrewKaree on August 21, 2006, 05:30:23 pm

Even for EE, this is bizarre. C64 sounds like a cogent and reasoned person suddenly

I'm in EE ?!

Holy crap, I'm SO CONFUSSSEED!

DrewKaree · « **Reply #39 on:** August 22, 2006, 01:16:53 am »

Quote from: RayB on August 21, 2006, 06:02:02 pm

Quote from: DrewKaree on August 21, 2006, 05:30:23 pm
Even for EE, this is bizarre. C64 sounds like a cogent and reasoned person suddenly

I'm in EE ?! Holy crap, I'm SO CONFUSSSEED!

See the words "even for"? No wonder you're confused. RIF must not have come to your area

ChadTower · « **Reply #40 on:** August 22, 2006, 08:45:48 am »

Even Reading Rainbow wouldn't touch him.

divemaster127 · « **Reply #41 on:** August 22, 2006, 01:14:34 pm »

Wha is the square ft of your gameroom that is impressive, very impressive makes my game room look kinda small
dm

SithMaster · « **Reply #42 on:** August 22, 2006, 02:47:49 pm »

Quote

Even Reading Rainbow wouldn't touch him.

who me? because no body touches me but me.

um .......so............

it also depends on how you arrange everything too. square footage will be a help but if you waste space with how you arrange the games then your wasting space. it puts mine to shame too. after i build mine of course.

does anyone build to code? like if you add a room you have to tell your town construction inspector so they can raise your property taxes.

ChadTower · « **Reply #43 on:** August 22, 2006, 02:56:00 pm »

Quote from: SithMaster on August 22, 2006, 02:47:49 pm

square footage will be a help but if you waste space with how you arrange the games then your wasting space.

Wisdom.

Quote

does anyone build to code? like if you add a room you have to tell your town construction inspector so they can raise your property taxes.

I'm starting to spec out my basement to finish and yes, I probably will build to code and get proper permits. I like my homeowner's insurance to be valid.

SithMaster · « **Reply #44 on:** August 22, 2006, 06:58:12 pm »

Quote

Quote from: SithMaster on Today at 02:47:49 PM
square footage will be a help but if you waste space with how you arrange the games then your wasting space.

Wisdom.

Sarcasim?

DrewKaree · « **Reply #45 on:** August 22, 2006, 08:19:35 pm »

Quote from: SithMaster on August 22, 2006, 06:58:12 pm

Sarcasim?

I don't think there was any simulation there.

monkeybomb · « **Reply #46 on:** August 26, 2006, 03:39:02 am »

I think it's time for a hint.

cw · « **Reply #47 on:** August 26, 2006, 06:05:47 am »

come on saint...

DrewKaree · « **Reply #48 on:** August 26, 2006, 01:54:37 pm »

A "High Scores" board.

NightGod · « **Reply #49 on:** August 26, 2006, 08:42:16 pm »

A display case for your massive collection of DrewKaree beefcake calendars?

Kremmit · « **Reply #50 on:** August 27, 2006, 12:03:45 am »

Quote from: NightGod on August 26, 2006, 08:42:16 pm

A display case for your massive collection of DrewKaree beefcake calendars?

Been done.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #51 on:** August 27, 2006, 12:28:09 am »

It was murder throwing pose after pose for the adulation it brings me, but it's a cross I have to bear

Vigo · « **Reply #52 on:** August 28, 2006, 02:04:53 pm »

A Ferris Wheel?
A Fire Pole to go down to the game room?
The Largest Control Panel ever to be mounted on an arcade machine?
A stand to hold Table Top Games?

ChadTower · « **Reply #53 on:** August 28, 2006, 02:12:48 pm »

A fratboy spanker.

More Cowbell · « **Reply #54 on:** August 28, 2006, 02:42:58 pm »

Will it fit in your basement? Will it fit in MY basement?

ChadTower · « **Reply #55 on:** August 28, 2006, 02:44:15 pm »

Your basement probably will not fit in my basement.

Stingray · « **Reply #56 on:** August 28, 2006, 04:21:38 pm »

Something to do with beer.

-S

saint · « **Reply #57 on:** August 28, 2006, 10:49:13 pm »

Actually I'm not doing anything at all, I was just fishing for ideas. Thanks guys!

saint · « **Reply #58 on:** August 28, 2006, 10:52:12 pm »

OK ... More progress today...

What in the heck am I doing?

A giant jigsaw puzzle?

A giant game of Tetris gone bad?

Hmmmm....

Clue - it combines more than one of my hobbies/passions.

--- saint

(Oh, btw, it'll probably be at least a month or so before I have it finished...)

Vigo · « **Reply #59 on:** August 28, 2006, 11:28:32 pm »

Is it a display shelf?

shardian · « **Reply #60 on:** August 29, 2006, 12:04:53 am »

I am betting it will be a model train track going around the room.

What do I win?

ChadTower · « **Reply #61 on:** August 29, 2006, 10:24:47 am »

Train track would be cool. You can go see King Friday.

saint · « **Reply #62 on:** August 29, 2006, 11:02:52 am »

Hmm... I *do* own trains....

http://arcadecontrols.com/trains.html

ChadTower · « **Reply #63 on:** August 29, 2006, 11:08:24 am »

And apparently you own det cord. Are you going to blow them up?

More Cowbell · « **Reply #64 on:** August 29, 2006, 11:23:57 am »

Quote from: ChadTower on August 29, 2006, 11:08:24 am

And apparently you own det cord. Are you going to blow them up?

We could start calling you Gomez if you blow them up.

monkeybomb · « **Reply #65 on:** August 29, 2006, 12:16:45 pm »

Giant Oscar Restrictor Plates

SithMaster · « **Reply #66 on:** August 29, 2006, 01:23:28 pm »

Quote

Train track would be cool. You can go see King Friday.

seriously couldnt stop laughing for 5 mintues. and his hot wife.

maybe a bartop cab, or a robot, or a doomsday device of some sort?

and are you incluing the clubhouse in your game room? wish i had one.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #67 on:** August 29, 2006, 01:27:43 pm »

A display shelf for all your rockets.....

grantspain · « **Reply #68 on:** August 29, 2006, 01:43:47 pm »

is that a dynamo air hockey table i spotted?

saint · « **Reply #69 on:** August 29, 2006, 02:41:44 pm »

Yeah

ChadTower · « **Reply #70 on:** August 29, 2006, 03:34:10 pm »

I've been trying to find a small air hockey table. Like the ones at Chuck E Cheese. They're like 1/2 scale.

RayB · « **Reply #71 on:** August 29, 2006, 04:15:10 pm »

Quote from: saint on August 28, 2006, 10:52:12 pm

Clue - it combines more than one of my hobbies/passions.

Ah. Roller disco!

MikeDeuce · « **Reply #72 on:** August 29, 2006, 04:23:23 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on August 29, 2006, 03:34:10 pm

I've been trying to find a small air hockey table. Like the ones at Chuck E Cheese. They're like 1/2 scale.

For a small workbench?

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/search.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=Sears&keyword=air+hockey

ChadTower · « **Reply #73 on:** August 29, 2006, 04:52:27 pm »

No, the wife insists on getting one and I don't want to dedicate much space to it. Plus the kids are short. And we want a commercial one.

SithMaster · « **Reply #74 on:** August 29, 2006, 05:37:57 pm »

my local mcdonalds has an air hockey table. i dont know why but ice cream and air hockey makes me happy. sad thing is it costs 2 quarters for a 9 point game. good thing is i dont pay my friend does.

do you want one with electronic score keeping or the slider? wait commercial meaning for quarter use or like professional? cause you could try building one lol.

edit:wait are you complaining about getting an air hockey table?

Zakk · « **Reply #75 on:** August 29, 2006, 11:15:11 pm »

Torture devices for when you finally get your hands on whoever has been stealing your lucky charms?

Vigo · « **Reply #76 on:** August 30, 2006, 12:14:46 am »

I thought it was Barney just stealing his fruity pebbles

missioncontrol · « **Reply #77 on:** August 30, 2006, 06:29:51 am »

and all this time I thought he was cuckoo for cocoa puffs

ChadTower · « **Reply #78 on:** August 30, 2006, 10:16:43 am »

Quote from: SithMaster on August 29, 2006, 05:37:57 pm

edit:wait are you complaining about getting an air hockey table?

No, not complaining. And I want a commercial one because having a fibreboard consumer level air hockey table next to a row of pins and vids would look silly.

Vigo · « **Reply #79 on:** August 30, 2006, 12:16:23 pm »

Ever try lifting a commercial Air Hockey Table?

One of the worst things I ever moved...

ChadTower · « **Reply #80 on:** August 30, 2006, 12:17:48 pm »

I used to move pianos as a part time job.

Ain't no way it's worse than those. Try finding out what happens when you put a ding in someone's 750lb piano that they didn't tell you had to go up a rotating series of stair landings.

saint · « **Reply #81 on:** August 30, 2006, 01:35:51 pm »

YES! Right now on this project I am moving mine by myself multiple times. I do it one corner at a time, a foot or so at a time.

Turned on its side on two piano dollies, two of us moved it into place - wasn't *too* difficult, but damned heavy getting it off the trailer in the first place!

Quote from: Vigo on August 30, 2006, 12:16:23 pm

Ever try lifting a commercial Air Hockey Table?

One of the worst things I ever moved...

ChadTower · « **Reply #82 on:** August 30, 2006, 01:38:54 pm »

Buy some $5 casters from Home Depot. There are some that are three wheels and a little metal platform. Put one under each foot and just wheel it around.

shardian · « **Reply #83 on:** August 30, 2006, 01:39:51 pm »

Ok, seriously now. What is my prize for guessing correctly? You better pay up.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #84 on:** August 30, 2006, 03:12:12 pm »

he's building a missioncontrol shrine

ChadTower · « **Reply #85 on:** August 30, 2006, 03:24:12 pm »

He already has a toilet.

SirPeale · « **Reply #86 on:** August 30, 2006, 08:09:00 pm »

Quote from: Vigo on August 30, 2006, 12:16:23 pm

Ever try lifting a commercial Air Hockey Table?

One of the worst things I ever moved...

Try moving a pool table. At least air hockey tables don't have slate.

Havok · « **Reply #87 on:** August 31, 2006, 07:53:57 am »

Quote from: Peale on August 30, 2006, 08:09:00 pm

Quote from: Vigo on August 30, 2006, 12:16:23 pm
Ever try lifting a commercial Air Hockey Table?

One of the worst things I ever moved...

Try moving a pool table. At least air hockey tables don't have slate.

With furniture slides - no problem, one man job!

ChadTower · « **Reply #88 on:** August 31, 2006, 08:08:14 am »

You can't slide a pool table out the door into a truck.

More Cowbell · « **Reply #89 on:** August 31, 2006, 10:34:03 am »

There was a pool table in our house when we moved in. We didn't want it because we had little kids so we decided to sell it. A guy came out, looked at it, made an offer, and I accepted. One minute later, 8 guys came swarming into the basement and moved like NASCAR mechanics taking it apart and running it out of the house. 5 minutes later it was gone, only the dents in the carpet remained. Much easier than sliding it or lifting it.

ChadTower · « **Reply #90 on:** August 31, 2006, 10:45:02 am »

That's an indication that you asked about 500% too little for it.

Glaine · « **Reply #91 on:** August 31, 2006, 10:53:59 am »

I just palmed a pool table and threw it up 3 stories and into a blokes new appartment.

NightGod · « **Reply #92 on:** August 31, 2006, 11:00:36 am »

I carry a pool table around with me everywhere I go, just in case I get the urge to play a quick game.

ChadTower · « **Reply #93 on:** August 31, 2006, 11:00:54 am »

I think his verbs are wrong.

GadgetGeek · « **Reply #94 on:** August 31, 2006, 12:31:09 pm »

Based on the last "progress" pictures, it almost looks like he is building a control panel to mount onto a treadmill.

Zakk · « **Reply #95 on:** August 31, 2006, 06:20:15 pm »

Quote from: Glaine on August 31, 2006, 10:53:59 am

I just palmed a pool table and threw it up 3 stories and into a blokes new appartment.

Hey Andy Capp. Care to translate this, my '18th-century-cockey-beggar-to-english' translator is broked.

saint · « **Reply #96 on:** August 31, 2006, 10:10:21 pm »

Moving a pool table is easy.

First, write a check to a moving company . . .

Quote from: ChadTower on August 31, 2006, 08:08:14 am

You can't slide a pool table out the door into a truck.

ChadTower · « **Reply #97 on:** September 01, 2006, 07:52:54 am »

Or Peale. He seems to know how to do it.

SirPeale · « **Reply #98 on:** September 01, 2006, 07:55:45 am »

Quote from: ChadTower on September 01, 2006, 07:52:54 am

Or Peale. He seems to know how to do it.

I've moved more than one.

And it's at least a two person job.

Glaine · « **Reply #99 on:** September 01, 2006, 09:56:13 am »

Quote from: Zakk on August 31, 2006, 06:20:15 pm

Quote from: Glaine on August 31, 2006, 10:53:59 am
I just palmed a pool table and threw it up 3 stories and into a blokes new appartment.

Hey Andy Capp. Care to translate this, my '18th-century-cockey-beggar-to-english' translator is broked.

You know, like how basketball players can hold the ball with just one hand - which is called palming the ball? I jested that I could palm a pool table and then throw it straight into a friends 3rd story apartment.

Like I ~~never~~ always say, the only funny joke is the joke you have to thoroughly explain. At least I have that since the timing is way over.

More Cowbell · « **Reply #100 on:** September 01, 2006, 12:06:15 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on August 31, 2006, 10:45:02 am

That's an indication that you asked about 500% too little for it.

The fact that he buys pool tables is an indication that I asked "500%" too little for it? Whatever.

ChadTower · « **Reply #101 on:** September 01, 2006, 12:56:04 pm »

No, the fact that he had 8 guys with him just in case it was in reasonable condition. You don't convince 8 guys to show up unless there is something in it for them, and there's nothing in it for them unless the profit margin is possibly quite high.

Vigo · « **Reply #102 on:** September 01, 2006, 01:39:52 pm »

Quote from: Glaine on September 01, 2006, 09:56:13 am

the only funny joke is the joke you have to thoroughly explain.

I think your in the minority of that belief, I can't imagine sitting through a stand-up comedy routine where they have to thoroughly explain each joke.

Heck, the first time I heard the chicken crossing the road joke, I had to be thoroughly explained to me, it still don't make it funny.

anyway, i'm being a little picky here, so don't mind me.

ChadTower · « **Reply #103 on:** September 01, 2006, 01:52:49 pm »

If they had to explain the chicken crosses the road joke to you, you probably didn't find it funny because you were too busy chewing on your own underpants.

Vigo · « **Reply #104 on:** September 01, 2006, 03:16:29 pm »

well, if thats the case then...humor me...explain the joke to me...no sarcasm...just explain it.

Vigo · « **Reply #105 on:** September 01, 2006, 03:43:42 pm »

see, its not that easy...

so lets get back to topic

I still wan't to know if saints project has anything to do with trains...I am looking for a few ideas on how to display my train collection in the future.

NightGod · « **Reply #106 on:** September 01, 2006, 04:57:31 pm »

Quote from: Vigo on September 01, 2006, 03:16:29 pm

well, if thats the case then...humor me...explain the joke to me...no sarcasm...just explain it.

It's funny because it's NOT funny. It's kinda like a clean version of the Aristocrats joke.

Vigo · « **Reply #107 on:** September 01, 2006, 05:03:43 pm »

but when it's not funny, then is technically ceases to be a joke. And for a 5 year old, I didn't need to chewing on my underpants to not get it, as chad remarked.

NightGod · « **Reply #108 on:** September 01, 2006, 05:24:04 pm »

The joke is that you are expecting a punchline and it completely fails to deliver-the expectation and let down are the humor.

I agree, though, its a pretty stupid joke.

Vigo · « **Reply #109 on:** September 01, 2006, 05:27:14 pm »

Why did the plane crash?

Because the pilot was a loaf of bread!

NightGod · « **Reply #110 on:** September 01, 2006, 06:49:45 pm »

Why did the monkey fall out of the tree?

It was dead.

Why did the second monkey fall out of the tree?

It was stapled to the first monkey.

Why did the third monkey fall out of the tree?

Peer pressure.

My kids thought those jokes were the height of comedy when they were five.

ChadTower · « **Reply #111 on:** September 01, 2006, 08:02:03 pm »

It's not a joke. It is a riddle.

SithMaster · « **Reply #112 on:** September 01, 2006, 09:24:04 pm »

peer pressure........

why did the chicken cross the road?

cause you might be a redneck.

why did the baby cross the road?

it wasnt wanted.

wait so its funny cause it fails to deliver? like the pizza man? thats not funny? or is it something else that fails to deliver? lol.

and the plane crashed because the pilot locked himself out of the cockpit.

Glaine · « **Reply #113 on:** September 01, 2006, 09:35:43 pm »

I never really liked the chicken jokes either. They read like the family circus, a big gap where a joke should be. I will say that dead baby jokes sometimes read like there isn't a joke there but I think those are awesome hillarious. Like:

Whats worse than 3 dead babies in 1 trash can?
1 dead baby in 3 trash cans!

And I was jokin about liking to explain my jokes, I just say that when material bombs horribly, because what are you supposed to say at that point?

I also wait a full 5 minutes after lamers tell really obvious jokes then once everyone forgot about it burst out and go "HA! I just got it! Man, thats great!".

Same thing goes for clapping at concerts, 'specially the sucky ones...wait...wait...ok they're done, start clapping and shouting when they start playing again.

Glaine · « **Reply #114 on:** September 01, 2006, 09:43:38 pm »

O and now that we have fully de-railed this thread, wonder when we get to see just what Saint is making? (Guess I feel bad for the derail, I usually don't do that).

SithMaster · « **Reply #115 on:** September 01, 2006, 11:11:48 pm »

kinda like those freight trains.

which could be what hes building like whats his name says. or a tank.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #116 on:** September 02, 2006, 01:06:46 am »

he's building a shelving unit to go above his toilet so we can't top tank it when we visit

Boz · « **Reply #117 on:** September 02, 2006, 01:47:08 am »

Quote from: missioncontrol on September 02, 2006, 01:06:46 am

he's building a shelving unit to go above his toilet so we can't top tank it when we visit

Wow... and I didn't think the royalties for the book were that good? I'm clearly in the wrong line of work.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #118 on:** September 02, 2006, 01:52:01 am »

yeah writting books in America makes you an overnight brazillianair.....

it bet he's got at least eleventytwelve dollars in his pocket right now......

Sizzler · « **Reply #119 on:** September 02, 2006, 09:24:04 pm »

Quote from: Glaine on September 01, 2006, 09:35:43 pm

I just say that when material bombs horribly, because what are you supposed to say at that point?

At that point you just start a new thread, add lots of ******* to the subject and post the link over and over and over and over.

Kremmit · « **Reply #120 on:** September 02, 2006, 11:38:16 pm »

Quote from: Sizzler on September 02, 2006, 09:24:04 pm

Quote from: Glaine on September 01, 2006, 09:35:43 pm
I just say that when material bombs horribly, because what are you supposed to say at that point?

At that point you just start a new thread, add lots of ******* to the subject and post the link over and over and over and over.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #121 on:** September 03, 2006, 01:51:02 am »

Quote from: Kremmit on September 02, 2006, 11:38:16 pm

Quote from: Sizzler on September 02, 2006, 09:24:04 pm
Quote from: Glaine on September 01, 2006, 09:35:43 pm
I just say that when material bombs horribly, because what are you supposed to say at that point?

At that point you just start a new thread, add lots of ******* to the subject and post the link over and over and over and over.

I dunno what you're talking about, Kremmit. That's comedy gold right there.....like, almost as funny as an episode of "Everybody Loves Raymond"!

Vigo · « **Reply #122 on:** September 03, 2006, 04:47:09 am »

I think this thread is so wanked up that Saint will never tell us what he is building...

ArcadeMaze · « **Reply #123 on:** September 03, 2006, 12:25:09 pm »

zudmsc · « **Reply #124 on:** September 04, 2006, 08:20:34 pm »

I prefer HO scale rather then N. I had a really cool 3 Line layout in highs school.

Zud

ChadTower · « **Reply #125 on:** September 04, 2006, 08:59:51 pm »

There are a lot of HO and N jokes here.

saint · « **Reply #126 on:** September 04, 2006, 10:07:25 pm »

Ding ding ding! You get a prize for observation! They're not, however, Marklin - they're Fleischman. Marklin and Fleischman were both big train producers when I was a younger lad in Germany.

Quote from: ArcadeMaze on September 03, 2006, 12:25:09 pm

Quote from: saint on August 29, 2006, 11:02:52 am
Hmm... I *do* own trains....

http://arcadecontrols.com/trains.html

Cool looking trains...

They are not Marklin by any chance, are they?

ArcadeMaze

Vigo · « **Reply #127 on:** September 04, 2006, 10:37:19 pm »

How long have you been collecting trains, Saint?

SirPeale · « **Reply #128 on:** September 05, 2006, 07:34:55 am »

Quote from: saint on September 04, 2006, 10:07:25 pm

Ding ding ding! You get a prize for observation! They're not, however, Marklin - they're Fleischman. Marklin and Fleischman were both big train producers when I was a younger lad in Germany.

German, eh? No one that speaks German could be bad...

Stingray · « **Reply #129 on:** September 05, 2006, 02:07:28 pm »

Quote from: Peale on September 05, 2006, 07:34:55 am

Quote from: saint on September 04, 2006, 10:07:25 pm
Ding ding ding! You get a prize for observation! They're not, however, Marklin - they're Fleischman. Marklin and Fleischman were both big train producers when I was a younger lad in Germany.

German, eh? No one that speaks German could be bad...

Die Bart Die!

-S

pointdablame · « **Reply #130 on:** September 05, 2006, 09:25:14 pm »

Do you have an actual working layout for the trains Saint?

My father and I have a pretty large N-Scale layout in the unfinished part of our basement. It's a "J" shaped layout roughtly 20' x 12' ... it's not really even half way done though, since we completely reworked it a year or two ago, and never really got back into the swing of it

I love them though, they are tons of fun. And I really prefer N scale over HO.... you can do so much more with less space. Those Z scale guys are insane though

ArcadeMaze · « **Reply #131 on:** September 06, 2006, 03:22:36 pm »

ChadTower · « **Reply #132 on:** September 06, 2006, 03:52:23 pm »

It reminds me of Silver Spoons. You need a little Ricky Schroeder to ride in it.

saint · « **Reply #133 on:** September 06, 2006, 04:50:25 pm »

Heh. I don't mean to be snobbish, but I really do prefer the German trains to the American ones -- presumably because I was born and raised in Germany until I was 11. Now, I *do* like the American steam engines . . .

Anyway, I'd guess I'm about 40% through with the project so far

--- saint

saint · « **Reply #134 on:** September 06, 2006, 04:51:03 pm »

Sprechen sie Deutsche? Icht spricht Deutsche, abba meine (spelling) is nicht gut!

Quote from: Peale on September 05, 2006, 07:34:55 am

Quote from: saint on September 04, 2006, 10:07:25 pm
Ding ding ding! You get a prize for observation! They're not, however, Marklin - they're Fleischman. Marklin and Fleischman were both big train producers when I was a younger lad in Germany.

German, eh? No one that speaks German could be bad...

shess · « **Reply #135 on:** September 06, 2006, 07:40:54 pm »

Ja ich spreche Deutsch. Aber mein ist auch nicht so gut. Ich hatte in der Schule Deutsche viel besser gesprochen. Zu vielen jahren....

divemaster127 · « **Reply #136 on:** September 06, 2006, 07:41:44 pm »

Saint, just curious was your family military
dm

saint · « **Reply #137 on:** September 06, 2006, 09:38:42 pm »

Genau, Ich auch zu vielen jahren (25!).

DM: Yes, dad was in the military (http://www.vietnamjournal.com/) and I'm an army brat.

Quote from: shess on September 06, 2006, 07:40:54 pm

Ja ich spreche Deutsch. Aber mein ist auch nicht so gut. Ich hatte in der Schule Deutsche viel besser gesprochen. Zu vielen jahren....

ArcadeMaze · « **Reply #138 on:** September 06, 2006, 10:08:19 pm »

Zakk · « **Reply #139 on:** September 06, 2006, 10:38:33 pm »

Lookout! Those kids are about to be burned to death by the raging 'fire' in the 'fireplace'! Ahhh the 70's

SithMaster · « **Reply #140 on:** September 06, 2006, 11:23:22 pm »

the train setup from superman returns?

Vigo · « **Reply #141 on:** September 07, 2006, 12:01:34 am »

Quote from: Zakk on September 06, 2006, 10:38:33 pm

Lookout! Those kids are about to be burned to death by the raging 'fire' in the 'fireplace'! Ahhh the 70's

Hey, I had the same cardboard fireplace when I was a kid...The box it came in came with a cardboard snowman too!

NightGod · « **Reply #142 on:** September 07, 2006, 12:42:54 am »

ROFL-I forgot about that cardboard fireplace until now!

Glaine · « **Reply #143 on:** September 08, 2006, 09:20:02 am »

You need a train car with a message holding clip on it so you can just drive the train upstairs to the wife with a message saying you've got another long day ahead of you and won't be up today. Also that she should bring you some snacks.

Vigo · « **Reply #144 on:** September 09, 2006, 09:18:56 am »

I don't think trains go upstairs that easily, but a train that ran through multiple rooms would be sweet.

Glaine · « **Reply #145 on:** September 09, 2006, 03:25:48 pm »

Yeah, I just meant if he had a slow slope up his stairs, definatly couldn't go straight up the walls. That still prolly isn't do-able but would be awesome. Then you could have a couple carrier cars for candy bars, maybe quarters.

saint · « **Reply #146 on:** September 09, 2006, 04:04:24 pm »

I actually have a train that climbs inclines. It has a gear underneath it, and you put a strip of teeth down the center of the track. The gear stops it from slipping and gives it the power to climb. It's pretty cool

ArcadeMaze · « **Reply #147 on:** September 09, 2006, 06:34:45 pm »

saint · « **Reply #148 on:** September 10, 2006, 01:29:28 am »

No, these are 2 rail trains, and can also draw power from overhead

skippy · « **Reply #149 on:** September 10, 2006, 09:40:54 pm »

Quote from: saint on September 06, 2006, 09:38:42 pm

Genau, Ich auch zu vielen jahren (25!).

DM: Yes, dad was in the military (http://www.vietnamjournal.com/) and I'm an army brat.

Quote from: shess on September 06, 2006, 07:40:54 pm
Ja ich spreche Deutsch. Aber mein ist auch nicht so gut. Ich hatte in der Schule Deutsche viel besser gesprochen. Zu vielen jahren....

Just read the Journals Saint. Good read. Tell your father thanks for writing them and for serving.

RetroJames · « **Reply #150 on:** September 12, 2006, 05:00:12 pm »

So has anyone actually stated, "Saint's building an elevated train track / set that runs around his ceileing?"

There's so much PP spilling over in this thread it's hard to tell.

Oh and also, "Saint's building an elevated train track / set that runs around his ceileing."

Kremmit · « **Reply #151 on:** September 12, 2006, 11:30:42 pm »

Quote from: RetroJames on September 12, 2006, 05:00:12 pm

There's so much PP spilling over in this thread it's hard to tell.

Dude, that's gross.

RetroJames · « **Reply #152 on:** September 13, 2006, 12:09:00 am »

Quote from: Kremmit on September 12, 2006, 11:30:42 pm

Quote from: RetroJames on September 12, 2006, 05:00:12 pm

There's so much PP spilling over in this thread it's hard to tell.

Dude, that's gross.

agreed

Santoro · « **Reply #153 on:** September 13, 2006, 10:33:33 pm »

Quote from: ArcadeMaze on September 03, 2006, 12:25:09 pm

Quote from: saint on August 29, 2006, 11:02:52 am
Hmm... I *do* own trains....

http://arcadecontrols.com/trains.html

Cool looking trains...

They are not Marklin by any chance, are they?

ArcadeMaze

I have a bunch of Maarklin stuff - some is 30 years old. GREAT TRAINS!!

ArcadeMaze · « **Reply #154 on:** September 13, 2006, 10:57:04 pm »

Stingray · « **Reply #155 on:** September 14, 2006, 04:33:54 pm »

Quote from: RetroJames on September 13, 2006, 12:09:00 am

Quote from: Kremmit on September 12, 2006, 11:30:42 pm
Quote from: RetroJames on September 12, 2006, 05:00:12 pm

There's so much PP spilling over in this thread it's hard to tell.

Dude, that's gross.

agreed

I feel a very strong emotion right now. It's a 50/50 blend of pride and shame.

-S

ArcadeMaze · « **Reply #156 on:** September 22, 2006, 06:51:12 pm »

saint · « **Reply #157 on:** September 23, 2006, 10:43:14 am »

Heh. Hurt my shoulder, ribs, head, etc... in JuJitsu so I've been on a small hiatus, but this weekend I hope to make progress again!

Zakk · « **Reply #158 on:** September 23, 2006, 01:28:52 pm »

Quote from: saint on September 23, 2006, 10:43:14 am

Heh. Hurt my shoulder, ribs, head, etc... in JuJitsu so I've been on a small hiatus, but this weekend I hope to make progress again!

So I see that someone else was annoyed with your teasing too.

ChadTower · « **Reply #159 on:** September 23, 2006, 02:03:26 pm »

King Friday is a badass.

Kremmit · « **Reply #160 on:** September 23, 2006, 06:58:47 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on September 23, 2006, 02:03:26 pm

King Friday is a badass.

But Queen Sarah is teh hawt!

MYX · « **Reply #161 on:** October 13, 2006, 02:56:40 pm »

Well?

Vigo · « **Reply #162 on:** October 13, 2006, 04:04:01 pm »

Saint has been making a homebrew particle accelerator in his gameroom...It took up so much power that the forums went down...

hypernova · « **Reply #163 on:** October 17, 2006, 05:21:32 pm »

That's fine. Just so long as he's not making artificial black holes.

ChadTower · « **Reply #164 on:** October 17, 2006, 08:24:46 pm »

I say it doesn't even matter. He started a thread to have people guess, gave few hints, and never gave out the answer. What was the point?

patrickl · « **Reply #165 on:** October 18, 2006, 11:36:08 am »

maybe it's for a lowered ceiling with a starry sky pattern cut out?

saint · « **Reply #166 on:** October 18, 2006, 01:21:47 pm »

It's on hold for a few weeks due to some personal issues.

Zakk · « **Reply #167 on:** October 18, 2006, 11:46:27 pm »

Yeah, he personally thinks Chad is a dick.

ChadTower · « **Reply #168 on:** October 19, 2006, 07:56:35 am »

Wouldn't surprise me at all. It may actually surprise me if he didn't.

WaRpEd · « **Reply #169 on:** November 04, 2006, 07:58:41 pm »

It's been a couple of weeks when will we see the elevated MAG-LEV train pics.

Curiuos about some progress.

Clthomps · « **Reply #170 on:** November 16, 2006, 02:35:19 am »

Its a device for Uranium enrichment, and it is "on hold" due to UN sanctions.

Paladin · « **Reply #171 on:** November 16, 2006, 08:28:14 am »

I know I'm not the first to guess, but I think the elevated train is the correct answer.
http://www.freedomtrainshelving.com/

Glaine · « **Reply #172 on:** December 08, 2006, 10:18:48 am »

Wow those pics really do look crazy cool.

And now that you have stollen Saint's thunder, you are insta-banned.
Sry d00d LOL.

saint · « **Reply #173 on:** December 08, 2006, 10:49:22 am »

Heh. That *is* cool.

waldo · « **Reply #174 on:** December 13, 2006, 12:27:22 pm »

Are you making a stage for teh ladies to dance upon?

ChadTower · « **Reply #175 on:** December 13, 2006, 12:30:57 pm »

Very small ladies.

Neilyboy · « **Reply #176 on:** December 13, 2006, 04:48:42 pm »

I'm diggin your arcade room saint that is pretty amazing!! keep up the great work always great to see new ideas for inspiration

Neil

Donkey_Kong · « **Reply #177 on:** December 16, 2006, 01:44:07 pm »

My wife Melissa, the BYOAC wood carver has a grandfather in Union, IL. He has THE most amazing HO display you have ever seen. Complete with hand painted figures, cars, planes, streets, towns, wildlife, rivers and even the city of Chicago and on and on. It is like umpteen miles of scaled track and like umpteen different lines running. He is retired and makes a supplemetal income from showing it. He is right down the street from The real Train Museum in Union, IL. Model train fan? If you are ever in that neighborhood, stop in and look during Summer months. It is all nestled in the upper level of his Big Red Barn. Must see for model railroaders in the area.

I regret to say I don't have a single photo to post right now and dang in-laws haven't made this poor guy a website...If I was closer to him I would at least do him up with with a 5 pager in an afternoon. I will try to track down a photo or two to share and post here.

Easily accesible off of I-90 about 1/2 way between Chicago and Rockford, Il.

Valley View Model Railroad
17108 Highbridge Rd
Union, Illinois 60180
USA

Phone
815-923-4135

Neilyboy · « **Reply #178 on:** December 18, 2006, 11:37:25 am »

awesome Donkey_Kong im from peoria and head that direction from time to time.. ill keep that addy on hand and try to stop by sometime! thanks for the info.

Neil

97thruhiker · « **Reply #179 on:** December 24, 2006, 11:56:08 pm »

Well the only thing I can think of is Saint is doing a modified version of the hanging train above except running it along the walls. Not sure if this was mentioned previously as I have not read the entire post (just looked at Saints responses after the second page to see if he has given it away).

BTW, nice gameroom.

horseboy · « **Reply #180 on:** February 28, 2007, 02:54:42 am »

So.....

saint · « **Reply #181 on:** February 28, 2007, 03:54:48 pm »

Heh. I'm *really* close. Really close. It's been on the back burner a bit. I'm experimenting with different paints right now . . .

Quote from: horseboy on February 28, 2007, 02:54:42 am

So.....

Zakk · « **Reply #182 on:** February 28, 2007, 05:21:11 pm »

Quote from: saint on February 28, 2007, 03:54:48 pm

Heh. I'm *really* close. Really close. It's been on the back burner a bit. I'm experimenting with different paints right now . . .

Quote from: horseboy on February 28, 2007, 02:54:42 am
So.....

Look, paint experimentation is no good for anyone. The fumes may give you a nice high, but the damage to your brain tissue just isn't worth it!!!! JUST SAY NO!

saint · « **Reply #183 on:** March 01, 2007, 04:28:10 pm »

Good God I might become a realtor?

Zakk · « **Reply #184 on:** March 01, 2007, 08:26:59 pm »

Quote from: saint on March 01, 2007, 04:28:10 pm

Good God I might become a realtor?

Glaine · « **Reply #185 on:** March 02, 2007, 03:14:45 pm »

Do you need some ointment? Cuz you just got burned!

horseboy · « **Reply #186 on:** March 02, 2007, 03:34:33 pm »

Chris G · « **Reply #187 on:** March 03, 2007, 02:04:28 pm »

I just have to say this thread has included some of the funniest ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- I've ever read. You guys are friggin' hilarious.

Now if I could just get my wife to understand why I'm on here so much, life would be easier. That's probably as futile an effort as trying to get her to appreciate Monty Python, though.

mpm32 · « **Reply #188 on:** April 25, 2007, 10:42:04 am »

Update? Even if not finished, at least tell us what it is. I could protest by not posting anymore cheesecake - but I won't,

yet.

vide0bug13 · « **Reply #189 on:** April 25, 2007, 12:42:16 pm »

im geussing hes going to use those boards to keep the tunnel to the arcade auction he is digging from colapseing

saint, would u adopt me? i could live in thar defender cab u got there

vorghagen · « **Reply #190 on:** May 03, 2007, 02:13:53 am »

Saint, please tell us what you're doing.
We've guessed a multitude of things, we've given each other ideas for our own gamerooms, we've argued about the guesses, we've argued about the ideas. I think think we've also been quite patient.... but we'd really like to know you're up to.

For those of you who have just joined us. For those of you who have lost track. A quick recap of Saint's posts in this thread.

Aug 19 2006 - Saint started, announced it, told us to guess then told us we were wrong
Aug 20 2006 - We're still guessing, we're still wrong, but chad is close with "5 black boards" & MYX is closer with "indirect light idea with some new alien technology for cool looking glow"
Aug 28 2006 - Saint confesses he's not doing anything, just fishing for ideas.
- then announces more progress, with pictures, "What in the heck am I doing?"
- we get a clue "combines more than 1 hobbie/passion"
Somehere here a train set is mentioned....... a lot.
Aug 29 2006 - "Hmm... I *do* own trains...."
Sep 06 2006 - "I'd guess I'm about 40% through with the project so far"
Sep 23 2006 - Saint has hurt his shoulder, ribs, head in Jujitsu. Hopes to make progress soon.
Oct 18 2006 - Now on hold due to personal issues.
Dec 08 2006 - Saint thinks the elevated train pics that Paladin posted are "cool". Everyone agrees.
Feb 28 2007 - Apparently he's "really close now. Experimenting with different paints.
Mar 01 2007 - Saint is now scared he might become a realtor.
May 03 2007 - A little over 8 months after beginning, we still don't know what Saint is up to. There have been many guesses ranging from a marquee lightbox to a poledancing stage. If one of them was right, we weren't told.

So please...... Mr. Saint..... sir...... if you would be so kind.......... WHAT ARE YOU BUILDING?

saint · « **Reply #191 on:** May 03, 2007, 09:05:30 am »

Ah ha! My master plan is working. Soon everyone will volunteer to come do the work for me just so they can see what I'm up to!

bfauska · « **Reply #192 on:** May 03, 2007, 09:15:53 pm »

Are you building a way to display various marquees around the room w/ back lighting? That kind of fits the hints, althoug I am not sure about the multiple hobbies hint, woodworking and arcades? It sounded like a cool idea in another thread and now looking at the parts you had mounted in the last picture it seems like you could be doing that.

Naru · « **Reply #193 on:** May 03, 2007, 09:44:34 pm »

Hey saint!
I downloaded your game room
video. That's so awesome.
The sounds of that room take
me back to the glory days.
Anyhow, if you got the time,
could you make
a video clip of your game room
with the lights on.
That way I can show the woman the future
of our home.

shorthair · « **Reply #194 on:** May 03, 2007, 11:00:36 pm »

Quote from: Naru on May 03, 2007, 09:44:34 pm

Hey saint! I downloaded your game room video. That's so awesome. The sounds of that room take me back to the glory days. Anyhow, if you got the time, could you make a video clip of your game room with the lights on. That way I can show the woman the future of our home.

I wanted to see more screen time.

Zakk · « **Reply #195 on:** May 04, 2007, 01:19:36 am »

I say we kill him.

saint · « **Reply #196 on:** May 04, 2007, 11:05:54 am »

That Zakk is Just Mean

Quote from: Zakk on May 04, 2007, 01:19:36 am

I say we kill him.

That Zakk is Just Mean

Zakk · « **Reply #197 on:** May 04, 2007, 01:05:14 pm »

No parrot for me AGAIN!

shorthair · « **Reply #198 on:** May 04, 2007, 10:09:16 pm »

heh heh heh heh

Nannuu · « **Reply #199 on:** May 05, 2007, 12:56:43 pm »

I'm guessing train track with rope lighting added to light the train and double as indirect lighting. Also some modeling done in the corners for coolness by looking at the size of the corner pieces. Room for a mountain terrain or station etc.

I'll also throw in this link for those that get to the end of this 5 pages which leads nowhere, here is some more reading.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=13118.0


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