Author Topic: saint's gameroom - what's he up to now? :) (Read 73107 times)

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.


Main	Restorations	Software	Audio/Jukebox/MP3	Everything Else	Buy/Sell/Trade
Project Announcements	Monitor/Video	GroovyMAME	Merit/JVL Touchscreen	Meet Up	Retail Vendors
Driving & Racing	Woodworking	Software Support Forums	Consoles	Project Arcade	Reviews
Automated Projects	Artwork	Frontend Support Forums	Pinball	Forum Discussion	Old Boards
Raspberry Pi & Dev Board	controls.dat	Linux	Miscellaneous Arcade	Wiki Discussion	Old Archives
Lightguns	Arcade1Up	Try the site in https mode		Site News


Unread posts \| New Replies \| Recent posts \| Rules \| Chatroom \| Wiki \| File Repository \| RSS \| Submit news