Post by: pbj on January 07, 2017, 11:34:21 pm
"I'm bored, see you in a few hours...."
Stop 1 - electronics surplus store
(https://i.sli.mg/vz7ngC.jpg)
(https://i.sli.mg/ZhDaLr.jpg)
Stop 2 - Dave and Busters
(https://i.sli.mg/j8maEM.jpg)
(https://i.sli.mg/sCeOYK.jpg)
Stop 3 - pinball party
(https://i.sli.mg/4dH6Px.jpg)
:cheers:
Post by: yotsuya on January 07, 2017, 11:45:38 pm
Post by: yotsuya on January 08, 2017, 12:19:28 am
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170108/ae889a3597215803d7dc91be4ed27e25.jpg)
Post by: Le Chuck on January 08, 2017, 09:54:51 am
Post by: Nephasth on January 08, 2017, 10:34:11 am
Post by: yotsuya on January 09, 2017, 08:00:13 pm
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170110/05e332d7470cf0415afcbb5b089af1f3.jpg)
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on January 10, 2017, 02:27:22 pm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170110/8d42679d4b2dc09cf8cd6c0e91d9ea01.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170110/99c0fdef86a449ed2672b5f9de0e4eeb.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170110/4f59db9489989b65c6d7e189a62645c8.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170110/30e2751a57fff24ae224195551bffcfc.jpg)
DeL
Post by: Le Chuck on January 10, 2017, 03:07:26 pm
Post by: Malenko on January 10, 2017, 03:52:03 pm
Today, the Army told I've been selected for promotion to Major. Chuffed would be the word. Very chuffed.
So I can call you a Major Dick now? sweeet, Im chuffed about that ;)
I bought back the cab that was once ShoRyuKade ( http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,120488.msg1278327.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,120488.msg1278327.html) )
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=354968;image)
Its kinda beat the ---fudgesicle--- up, and all the art and everything is gone, but I didnt want the cab to go to the dump. Don't expect a project thread any time soon, I'm balls deep in Killer Instinct cab.
Post by: pbj on January 10, 2017, 09:44:55 pm
(https://i.sli.mg/bMqa9g.jpg)
:cheers:
Post by: Le Chuck on January 10, 2017, 09:54:24 pm
Post by: RetroGreg on January 10, 2017, 11:18:44 pm
Good repurpose for sure.
Post by: Mike A on January 11, 2017, 06:35:40 am
:cheers:
Post by: Le Chuck on January 11, 2017, 09:39:29 am
A promotion to Major? Congratulations definitely in order. Thank you for your service, and the personal sacrifices that go along with it.
:cheers:
Thanks man! It's a big step, looking forward to it
Post by: leapinlew on January 13, 2017, 12:02:23 pm
Those tacky swirling lights your neighbors had in their yard look awesome on your game room ceiling and are on clearance for $6 at Big Lots...
(https://i.sli.mg/bMqa9g.jpg)
:cheers:
Boom! Good idea.
I have a gaming nook and I bet this would look cool behind there.
Post by: pbj on January 15, 2017, 09:19:59 pm
(https://i.sli.mg/SfeThH.jpg)
:cheers:
Post by: Howard_Casto on January 15, 2017, 09:51:02 pm
Post by: pbj on January 30, 2017, 07:53:45 pm
Took it to my restaurateur great grandfather's meat cleaver. (I had previously embalmed it in black paint to prevent rust... It's been used as a workshop tool for 50+ years). This thing might be ready for butchering sheep duty again.
(http://i.imgur.com/wQaLDAC.jpg)
:bat
Post by: pbj on February 04, 2017, 04:31:46 pm
This exists.
:cheers:
Post by: wp34 on February 04, 2017, 05:11:05 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/Qb395kT.jpg)
This exists.
:cheers:
Post by: Mike A on February 04, 2017, 09:26:39 pm
Post by: pbj on February 04, 2017, 09:33:52 pm
True story: A couple of years ago we were seriously considering having our youngest try some of that 8-Bit to scare him off alcohol. Might be the worst tasting beer I've ever attempted to drink. :lol
Yeah, and it wasn't cheap, either. :timebomb:
Still think the worst was Blue Moon Oatmeal Cappuccino Stout. Turned out my friend had hauled it to two parties before he brought the rest to mine. First time I gagged on a beer since I was like 9 years old. Taking a swig of what I thought was regular Blue Moon and getting.... That. Yikes.
Post by: Howard_Casto on February 04, 2017, 10:29:43 pm
This sucks too. A friend of mine brought it to a party at my house. I considered revoking his friend status. I like Star Trek. This almost changed my mind.
Bloody synthehol. Next time go behind Guinan's bar and get the green stuff. That's the good stuff.
Post by: yotsuya on February 04, 2017, 11:01:08 pm
Post by: wp34 on February 04, 2017, 11:43:58 pm
True story: A couple of years ago we were seriously considering having our youngest try some of that 8-Bit to scare him off alcohol. Might be the worst tasting beer I've ever attempted to drink. :lol
Yeah, and it wasn't cheap, either. :timebomb:
Still think the worst was Blue Moon Oatmeal Cappuccino Stout. Turned out my friend had hauled it to two parties before he brought the rest to mine. First time I gagged on a beer since I was like 9 years old. Taking a swig of what I thought was regular Blue Moon and getting.... That. Yikes.
Rep for making me LOL!
Post by: pbj on February 05, 2017, 03:52:09 pm
I got the remastered version of Van Morrison's Moondance and applied for 3 new jobs this week. Hella chuffed.
What's wrong with your old job?
Post by: yotsuya on February 05, 2017, 04:10:54 pm
21 years as an educator, over half my life in Education. I'm getting the itch to do something new. And make money.I got the remastered version of Van Morrison's Moondance and applied for 3 new jobs this week. Hella chuffed.
What's wrong with your old job?
Post by: pbj on February 05, 2017, 05:03:37 pm
Post by: yotsuya on February 05, 2017, 05:06:57 pm
Fully vested in that pension, aren't ya?I could retire in about 7 more years at the earliest, but I've come to realize I don't want to do this for 7 more years. I'd also have to spend $8k out of pocket to move over on the salary scale, but I'd rather put that towards my daughter's own college tuition.
Post by: Howard_Casto on February 05, 2017, 08:00:16 pm
Post by: yotsuya on February 05, 2017, 08:22:23 pm
It bothers me that educators aren't paid more. It's one of the most important jobs so teachers should really get paid accordingly. Maybe then the nation wouldn't be so darn stupid.Thanks Howard. Truly, the rewards are intrinsic.
I thought I just spotted PBJ on TV waving a torch by the stage during Lady Gaga's halftime show...
Post by: pbj on February 05, 2017, 11:54:03 pm
Teachers pull about $50k here for 9 months, and Texas is allegedly one of those bad states that hates everyone. Many school teachers in my family and they did fine and have had a comfortable retirement.
:dunno
Post by: Howard_Casto on February 06, 2017, 02:02:50 am
Because of this good teachers are the exception, not the norm, especially in super poor areas.
It's not about teachers being in the poor house, it's their pay not rivaling doctors and the like, which it should because forming young minds is just as important as saving lives. I mean I do my part, any prop. that comes up for vote I always vote to give them more pay, but apparently WV is a red state now, so my vote never counts.
Post by: Titchgamer on February 06, 2017, 04:17:13 am
Been searching for ages and most of them seem to fetch crazy money (most dealers want £100+!)
But I managed to snipe this one on the bay of E for £30 :)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170206/137df74672df761f9f4cd62f42f22fe9.jpg)
Post by: yotsuya on February 06, 2017, 11:43:53 am
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170206/b67280435599b6d36288e3c952ad94b7.jpg)
Post by: pbj on February 06, 2017, 11:48:56 am
Grading is a funny thing, when I was in college we got the riot act about plagiarism.. and in hind sight, they didn't have the tools back then to actually catch it. Now they do, and every semester my wife agonizes over what to do when a student inevitably gets flagged. Generally that problem sorts itself out because if a student is deliberately plagiarizing they tend to be about to flunk out anyway.
Post by: pbj on February 11, 2017, 07:18:36 pm
Beach season has begun. Texas wine, Texas beer, Texas beach.
:cheers:
Post by: pbj on February 12, 2017, 08:05:14 pm
:cheers:
Post by: Howard_Casto on February 13, 2017, 12:01:12 am
Post by: pbj on February 14, 2017, 10:34:14 am
:cheers:
Post by: yotsuya on February 24, 2017, 12:07:24 am
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170224/039954f58e64b19f993a1eb144dc224e.jpg)
Post by: pbj on February 25, 2017, 04:37:37 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=356781)
:cheers:
Post by: pbj on March 02, 2017, 04:16:17 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=356978)
Also, Nobel prize winner Eric Kandel says all you fat shits need to walk more.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=356976)
Post by: thomas_surles on March 02, 2017, 04:17:53 pm
Yet another Texas beach... hooray for warm weather.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=356978)
Also, Nobel prize winner Eric Kandel says all you fat shits need to walk more.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=356976)
Better retire your rascal.
Post by: pbj on March 02, 2017, 04:31:33 pm
:lol
Post by: thomas_surles on March 02, 2017, 05:08:33 pm
"Don't retire" was his other advice.
:lol
Sounds like a puzzler.
Post by: Howard_Casto on March 02, 2017, 11:21:31 pm
Post by: pbj on March 03, 2017, 09:55:50 am
:cheers:
Post by: Mike A on March 03, 2017, 11:05:07 am
Post by: Howard_Casto on March 03, 2017, 02:44:46 pm
He's 87 and he stood for about half of it. He gets a pass.
:cheers:
Bah! Great Uncle Ed is 92... up until his stroke last year he could run circles around me... quite literally. He's still pretty darn spry, but the stoke took some function away from his left leg.
Post by: pbj on March 04, 2017, 08:33:16 pm
I present... Cheese.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=357019)
One quart of whole milk yields a blob about the size of a deck of cards. I am hilariously lactose intolerant.
This will end well.
Post by: opt2not on March 04, 2017, 09:10:48 pm
^ :lol ur stoooopid! ;D
Post by: Nephasth on March 08, 2017, 05:04:23 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on March 08, 2017, 08:46:50 pm
Post by: Mike A on March 08, 2017, 09:48:06 pm
Post by: yotsuya on March 08, 2017, 09:51:30 pm
Nephasth. Your signature just made me laugh. I was at a friend's house for dinner. We were talking about arcade machines. Her favorite game is Centipede.You and Neph would get along. Too bad you can't make it to ZapCon.
Post by: Mike A on March 08, 2017, 10:06:58 pm
Post by: yotsuya on March 08, 2017, 10:08:19 pm
If my friend was not sick I would be there. I wish I could go, but I don't regret my decision. I will see you guys next year.No, you're a good friend. Enjoy your time with your friend and keep an eye on the ZC thread. I'll make Neph go next year.
Post by: pbj on March 08, 2017, 11:33:11 pm
Soon..... Soon.....
:cheers:
Post by: yotsuya on March 08, 2017, 11:36:18 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=357132)You should totally send us a bottle of your hooch to get loaded on at ZapCon.
Soon..... Soon.....
:cheers:
Post by: pbj on March 08, 2017, 11:45:07 pm
:lol
Decided to spend the $50 and be slightly more serious this round. Yeast was 50 cents, apple juice was $5 a gallon, sugar and spice about a buck. Bottles were $11 with the air lock. If I reuse any of this stuff, that's actually pretty reasonable, especially as my damned dive British pub has gone up to $5-6 a pint.
:cheers:
Post by: harveybirdman on March 09, 2017, 09:53:09 am
Post by: yotsuya on March 09, 2017, 04:31:43 pm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170309/2905b1bc68320bac881f85c9157ccdf3.jpg)
Post by: vwalbridge on March 09, 2017, 04:44:24 pm
Post by: Mike A on March 09, 2017, 04:50:05 pm
Post by: vwalbridge on March 09, 2017, 04:51:12 pm
Rectangular particleboard money vacuum?virtual rep for you!
Post by: pbj on March 09, 2017, 05:33:16 pm
(http://i63.tinypic.com/j5ysk8.jpg)
Post by: yotsuya on March 09, 2017, 06:03:53 pm
Posted without comment...No, I'm 43. I'm going to grow old gracefully.
(http://i63.tinypic.com/j5ysk8.jpg)
I'll post pictures soon of what I picked up. VJ, it's not a Joust.
Post by: yotsuya on March 09, 2017, 06:05:26 pm
Rectangular particleboard money vacuum?The ---smurf--- is blowing a fuse right now... but I know it DOES work...
Post by: thomas_surles on March 09, 2017, 07:35:53 pm
Post by: Le Chuck on March 09, 2017, 07:46:30 pm
He's been after one for quite some time, and it might have something in common with my cabaret. Warm?
Post by: yotsuya on March 09, 2017, 07:57:20 pm
I think I know!No, but I did see that cabinet today when I made the pickup. Still on my want list. The guy who owns it isn't too keen on getting rid of it yet though. I asked him at ZapCon last year and he gave me this look.
He's been after one for quite some time, and it might have something in common with my cabaret. Warm?
Post by: yotsuya on March 09, 2017, 08:11:58 pm
Post by: Le Chuck on March 09, 2017, 08:52:29 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on March 09, 2017, 08:56:34 pm
Post by: yotsuya on March 09, 2017, 10:03:06 pm
That was my second guess. You gonna do the retheme?!Not on this one. If I decide to follow through on rebuilding the zombie one, I will.
Post by: yotsuya on March 09, 2017, 10:07:01 pm
Hsd to Google that one. Sorry(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170310/bff6e09662c4131090500fdffdc5a197.jpg)
Post by: yotsuya on March 10, 2017, 12:06:10 am
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170310/f7da5a25f08feed234b1037fac5cb39a.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170310/70add27c568999af3d6d688d8edd579a.jpg)
Post by: pbj on March 10, 2017, 01:13:18 am
Post by: yotsuya on March 10, 2017, 01:18:03 am
God help you
Help me with what? The chuff that runneth over?
Post by: pbj on March 10, 2017, 10:26:12 am
Frightening levels of fermentation going on....
Post by: pbj on March 11, 2017, 01:09:11 am
Here two teenage girls wrestle a helpless animal for my amusement. In exchange for his loss of dignity, the beast will be rewarded with hay on his inevitable journey to the abattoir.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=357200)
Alicia Keys plays her catalog of country music hits.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=357204)
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=357202)
Nobody smokes anymore.
:-\
Post by: thomas_surles on March 11, 2017, 03:03:12 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on March 11, 2017, 10:13:48 pm
Here two teenage girls wrestle a helpless animal for my amusement. In exchange for his loss of dignity, the beast will be rewarded with hay on his inevitable journey to the abattoir.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=357200)
Yeah somebody has to explain the rodeo to me one day. Even if you are really good at it, you just managed to outsmart a cow... one of the stupidest mammals on the planet. Myself I don't play with my food.
Post by: pbj on March 12, 2017, 12:11:40 am
That switch would have looked better.
Not so sure about that one. I wasn't at all familiar with her walking into it, but left impressed. (Obviously I recognized several of her songs as they were played)
Yeah somebody has to explain the rodeo to me one day. Even if you are really good at it, you just managed to outsmart a cow... one of the stupidest mammals on the planet. Myself I don't play with my food.
Get people aware of and children excited about agricultural endeavors. Tons of scholarships handed out, etc.
My wife has received thousands of dollars from them and it has been a lifesaver. Funding genotyping this semester.
So, yeah, I get it and can laugh at some of the absurdity but hey.
Post by: yotsuya on March 12, 2017, 06:00:39 pm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170312/3aacab5941872db0f3fdae0b2e4e16bc.jpg)
Post by: Mike A on March 12, 2017, 06:44:07 pm
Post by: yotsuya on March 12, 2017, 07:09:55 pm
That is cool. There was one of those gutted up for sale by me. I had too many irons in the fire to bite on it.I just had to fix the shifter switch. It works perfect now.
Post by: Mike A on March 12, 2017, 07:18:19 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on March 12, 2017, 07:29:03 pm
http://youtu.be/rLV2D05fgj4 (http://youtu.be/rLV2D05fgj4)
Post by: Mike A on March 12, 2017, 07:48:54 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on March 12, 2017, 08:01:26 pm
#KITTforever
Post by: Mike A on March 12, 2017, 08:14:01 pm
Post by: pbj on March 12, 2017, 09:29:26 pm
They don't sing, dance, or play instruments. They pretend to turn dials, listen to headphones, and say, "let me hear you Houston! 1 2 3 4!" The light show was cool, and I was surrounded by top shelf ---Bad words, bad words, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when saint censors you?--- dancing to it. Which was nice.
My wife played their EP on the drive home. It was actually pretty good. Why wasn't their no name female vocalist there?
:dunno
Post by: yotsuya on March 12, 2017, 09:47:54 pm
Nice. I get that silly nostalgia feeling whenever I hear a pole position machine in operation.Yep. Same here. Although it's going to be "for sale" at ZapCon, I ain't gonna try too hard to sell it.
But I gotta tell you, that sombitch is HEAVY.
I'm gonna make some fan supports tomorrow and add a fan. Someone already did the power mods, so the fans will help keep things cool. I modeled the support in Illustrator and will plasma cut it.
Post by: pbj on March 12, 2017, 10:50:48 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=357241)
Etc.
Post by: Le Chuck on March 13, 2017, 08:16:47 am
I was surrounded by top shelf ---Bad words, bad words, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when saint censors you?--- dancing to it. Which was nice.
I assume you mean
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXQUhX89vtQ#)
Post by: pbj on March 13, 2017, 08:40:11 am
:cheers:
Post by: pbj on March 13, 2017, 02:55:10 pm
Fun fact about this device, you don't own Pokemon Go Plus, Pokemon Go Plus owns you. My desk is in range of a Pokestop. Bzz... Bzzz.... Bzz...
Post by: Howard_Casto on March 13, 2017, 07:35:46 pm
Post by: pbj on March 13, 2017, 07:51:12 pm
Post by: yotsuya on March 13, 2017, 10:01:27 pm
Post by: Slippyblade on March 14, 2017, 12:09:38 am
Post by: yotsuya on March 14, 2017, 09:01:27 am
Which place, Cobra? I was actually impressed by that place. It feels like a neighborhood arcade that happens to have a bar instead of the other way around.No, Bonus Round.
Post by: Nephasth on March 14, 2017, 09:03:41 am
Post by: pbj on March 16, 2017, 09:09:43 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=357331)
Post by: Malenko on March 16, 2017, 09:20:56 pm
Money doesn't make you richer... :P
It makes your Griff-Richer
Post by: Nephasth on March 17, 2017, 10:10:11 am
Money doesn't make you richer... :P
It makes your Griff-Richer
20----fracking----17 and we still don't have a rep system... :'(
Post by: Howard_Casto on March 17, 2017, 05:06:40 pm
Post by: Mike A on March 18, 2017, 07:33:49 am
I want to thank this community for making nights like this possible. You guys gave me the drive to build my own cab and to pick up dedicated games. :cheers:
Post by: yotsuya on March 18, 2017, 12:33:42 pm
A couple of my buddies came over last night. Their wives wanted to have a girl's night out. My friends brought their kids out and everyone had a blast in my mini arcade. All 4 dedicated cabs and my MAME cab got heavy use. The kids got a kick out of seeing their names on my hi score leaderboard.Yep, that's what this hobby is all about. For me, it's the craftsmanship, the camaraderie and the joy it brings people when they come into my game room.
I want to thank this community for making nights like this possible. You guys gave me the drive to build my own cab and to pick up dedicated games. :cheers:
Post by: Howard_Casto on March 18, 2017, 10:30:47 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on March 19, 2017, 03:18:47 pm
Post by: yotsuya on March 19, 2017, 07:17:21 pm
Post by: knave on March 19, 2017, 09:43:29 pm
Beaver candy...
Hehe...(Like I'm 13...)
Post by: pbj on March 19, 2017, 09:48:26 pm
Post by: yotsuya on March 19, 2017, 10:34:16 pm
Thomas is slowly converting his garage into a gas station.Or channeling his inner Fred Sanford...
Post by: thomas_surles on March 20, 2017, 06:05:55 am
:laugh2: you guys just made my morning.Thomas is slowly converting his garage into a gas station.Or channeling his inner Fred Sanford...
Post by: Howard_Casto on March 20, 2017, 01:08:51 pm
Post by: Nephasth on March 20, 2017, 03:16:26 pm
Shudup dummy! Gonna go down to the gas station and get some ripple. ....something about a heart attack... ect ect.
etc* etc*
Post by: Nephasth on March 23, 2017, 10:13:07 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=357466)
In Wyoming, no one can hear you scream...
Post by: pbj on March 23, 2017, 10:19:18 pm
Post by: Nephasth on March 23, 2017, 10:50:55 pm
Post by: pbj on March 23, 2017, 11:36:14 pm
Post by: yotsuya on March 23, 2017, 11:42:21 pm
So what are your plans for those containers?Tiny houses
Post by: Howard_Casto on March 24, 2017, 12:06:11 am
Post by: Nephasth on March 24, 2017, 09:34:28 am
So what are your plans for those containers?
One is for long term storage for junk like arcade machines. The other will be turned into a workshop until I build the real shop. And they're both used as wind breaks for the camper.
Post by: pbj on March 24, 2017, 09:36:00 am
Post by: Nephasth on March 24, 2017, 09:41:35 am
Post by: pbj on March 24, 2017, 09:55:48 am
Post by: Nephasth on March 24, 2017, 09:58:12 am
Post by: pbj on March 24, 2017, 10:16:01 am
(http://i.imgur.com/EZs6MIf.png)
All he's done is add more trailers and cargo containers since this was taken...
Post by: yotsuya on March 24, 2017, 11:09:01 am
I wouldn't deviate from the plan if otherwise...So letting her play with the Grand Lizard let you seal the deal, huh?
Post by: pbj on March 27, 2017, 10:18:50 pm
:notworthy:
Post by: Howard_Casto on March 27, 2017, 10:21:30 pm
Post by: pbj on March 28, 2017, 01:25:36 am
Good as it gets at 1am. Linux laptop hooked to 55" 4K thumping through 300W sound bar recorded on Samsung phone I rescued from a puddle of water in an alley.
Post by: yotsuya on March 28, 2017, 01:27:09 am
http://youtu.be/UOAoLM68xFg (http://youtu.be/UOAoLM68xFg)
Good as it gets at 1am. Linux laptop hooked to 55" 4K thumping through 300W sound bar recorded on Samsung phone I rescued from a puddle of water in an alley.
Casa de Jimbo Gameroom in full swing, ya'll!
Post by: thomas_surles on March 28, 2017, 08:24:21 am
http://youtu.be/UOAoLM68xFg (http://youtu.be/UOAoLM68xFg)Whats with the porn in the background?
Good as it gets at 1am. Linux laptop hooked to 55" 4K thumping through 300W sound bar recorded on Samsung phone I rescued from a puddle of water in an alley.
Post by: Nephasth on March 28, 2017, 09:09:32 am
Post by: pbj on March 28, 2017, 09:46:56 am
Whats with the porn in the background?
It's the official music video for Hocico's song Dead Trust.
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7LK4l0nGbE#)
Post by: thomas_surles on March 28, 2017, 09:57:36 am
Post by: pbj on March 28, 2017, 10:03:24 am
Post by: dkersten on March 28, 2017, 11:24:19 am
They say you should never change more than three big things in your life in one year. I am pushing that a little. 2017 is either going to make or break me.
Post by: yotsuya on March 28, 2017, 10:35:02 pm
My house goes on the market tomorrow night. Chuffed but also a bit freaked out. Lived here for 17 years, raised my kids here, went through quite a bit in my life in this house. Also put a ton of blood, sweat, and tears into it, not to mention a rather large pile of money. If it sells (or rather when), I will be homeless for about 7 months, and I am expecting a fast sale. Hope I can find an apartment quickly.Move in with the stripper GF.
They say you should never change more than three big things in your life in one year. I am pushing that a little. 2017 is either going to make or break me.
Post by: dkersten on March 29, 2017, 12:04:50 am
She has lived with me for nearly 2 years now, lol, so we are both gonna be homeless. Building a house now but it won't be done for a while..My house goes on the market tomorrow night. Chuffed but also a bit freaked out. Lived here for 17 years, raised my kids here, went through quite a bit in my life in this house. Also put a ton of blood, sweat, and tears into it, not to mention a rather large pile of money. If it sells (or rather when), I will be homeless for about 7 months, and I am expecting a fast sale. Hope I can find an apartment quickly.Move in with the stripper GF.
They say you should never change more than three big things in your life in one year. I am pushing that a little. 2017 is either going to make or break me.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on March 29, 2017, 06:03:55 am
She has lived with me for nearly 2 years now, lol, so we are both gonna be homeless. Building a house now but it won't be done for a while..Move into Nephasths rape compound...
Post by: Nephasth on March 29, 2017, 09:38:51 am
She has lived with me for nearly 2 years now, lol, so we are both gonna be homeless. Building a house now but it won't be done for a while..Move into Nephasths rape compound...
Before being selected, candidates must go through an extensive observation period. Once deemed to be ideal, they will be... um... invited out...
Post by: jdbailey1206 on March 29, 2017, 09:49:08 am
... invited out...
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/8-05-2015/T6ALTa.gif)
Post by: dkersten on March 31, 2017, 11:29:29 pm
The naff here is that I ended up selling about $12k in theater equipment for $5k. I made most of it up on getting the full price on the house, but in the heat of the moment I threw out a number I will likely regret when I start building the new theater in the new house. I am almost afraid to put a pen to paper to add up what I really have into that theater. I was planning to replace a lot of it anyway, and this saves me the trouble of shipping expensive stuff to God knows where, but I'm wishing I had held out for a few more dollars..
Post by: pbj on April 01, 2017, 01:04:02 am
:cheers:
Post by: thomas_surles on April 01, 2017, 09:00:17 am
Home theater stuff gets better every two weeks. Embrace your newfound freedom to upgrade.Says the guy that doesnt pay for anything. >:D
:cheers:
Post by: pbj on April 01, 2017, 09:26:10 am
Post by: dkersten on April 01, 2017, 12:37:42 pm
Home theater stuff gets better every two weeks. Embrace your newfound freedom to upgrade.Yup, already planning some huge upgrades for the theater. It's hard not to buy stuff now, but it would sit in storage for like 9 months, just losing value before ever unboxing them, so I have to hold off. My fear is when I am ready for the new projector it will be 2 months before the next model year so I will either have to wait or pay full price for something that will be discounted 40% in a couple months, not to mention lacking new features.
:cheers:
I also sold off some shop tools. Sold my 15" 3hp planer, an old Delta scroll saw, and my 6" 2hp belt sander. Three big heavy pieces I don't have to move and store. It is fun being able to upgrade, but it isn't going to be cheap. The trick is not spending the money I got from selling the stuff so I can actually afford new stuff when the new house is ready.
Oh and that fridge that PBJ helped me get a great deal on with the movers coupon idea, that ended up thrown in on the house deal, which means I will need another expensive fridge. The upside is that little dent in the door that bugs me will now bug the new homeowner when they finally notice it, and I will have a new fridge without any dents. The dent isn't worth the $2k loss, but I have to find some kind of upside.
Post by: pbj on April 02, 2017, 05:12:41 pm
:lol
Anyway, it's that time of year and I have finally gotten my hands on kosher Coca Cola intended for Passover. Only took 20 years of passively looking.
Not sure if it's fresher or been handled better than the "Mexican" cokes, but it's definitely a notch better.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=357699)
Post by: Howard_Casto on April 02, 2017, 08:06:32 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on April 02, 2017, 08:46:03 pm
One of these days someone is going to have to explain the intricacies of the Jewish faith and why eating bacon or using a phone will send you to hell.
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Post by: pbj on April 02, 2017, 10:19:22 pm
:cheers:
(As told by Billy Joe Shaver at the Redneck Country Club)
Post by: Howard_Casto on April 02, 2017, 10:42:27 pm
Post by: pbj on April 02, 2017, 10:59:47 pm
Post by: pbj on April 06, 2017, 12:13:34 am
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Post by: Howard_Casto on April 06, 2017, 12:14:47 am
Post by: jdbailey1206 on April 06, 2017, 06:13:12 am
Keeping your pee jars above the pizza bites. Classy!!
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Post by: yotsuya on April 06, 2017, 12:23:06 pm
Post by: pbj on April 06, 2017, 12:23:33 pm
Post by: Mike A on April 06, 2017, 12:30:07 pm
Post by: yotsuya on April 06, 2017, 02:54:39 pm
Post by: pbj on April 06, 2017, 03:04:25 pm
Post by: yotsuya on April 06, 2017, 03:04:48 pm
He already knows.Probably, but I gotta make it official.
Post by: yotsuya on April 08, 2017, 09:07:04 pm
Post by: yotsuya on April 08, 2017, 09:07:53 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on April 08, 2017, 10:24:14 pm
Made some more video game fundage fixing two more games at the local barcade. If only I could spin that into a full-time gig.
The country really needs a chain of repair shops... not computers, those still exist, but just general electronics repair. In our disposable society repairing old tech is a dying art.
Post by: yotsuya on April 08, 2017, 10:29:47 pm
That's what fascinates me/gives me chuff about fixing stuff.Made some more video game fundage fixing two more games at the local barcade. If only I could spin that into a full-time gig.
The country really needs a chain of repair shops... not computers, those still exist, but just general electronics repair. In our disposable society repairing old tech is a dying art.
Post by: 05SRT4 on April 09, 2017, 12:06:44 am
Post by: pbj on April 09, 2017, 12:50:17 am
So two gallons were condensed to one. Tasted about 15-20% and five of us plowed through it last night. Was actually quite good with a squirt of stevia. Next batch will be loaded with cinnamon, sugar, and cloves.
:cheers:
Post by: yotsuya on April 09, 2017, 04:05:46 pm
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Post by: pbj on April 09, 2017, 04:24:50 pm
Post by: yotsuya on April 09, 2017, 04:37:56 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=357842)Don't you have some meat you should be salting? Don't waste it on your posts.
Post by: Mike A on April 09, 2017, 04:40:13 pm
I am not a big baseball fan, but I love spending the day at the ballpark.(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=357842)Don't you have some meat you should be salting? Don't waste it on your posts.
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Post by: Mike A on April 09, 2017, 04:41:30 pm
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Post by: slickam on April 09, 2017, 08:08:38 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on April 11, 2017, 03:10:10 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on April 11, 2017, 07:31:20 pm
You know that meme that space jam goes with everything? Apparently so does Rush. Beat Mega Man 2, put some Tom Sawyer on and went through several rounds of Bubble Bobble. Man some of these games seemed a lot harder as a kid.
You should join the high score competitions you'd fit right in
Post by: pbj on April 15, 2017, 09:01:32 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=357983)
Sure are a lot of white people here.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=357977)
Crap I bought, all worked after a shot of contact cleaner.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=357981)
Inside The Game Preserve. I felt like admission was a little steep at $15 but I guess we all got bills to pay and unwashed masses to keep out.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=357979)
A typical line up.
Post by: pbj on April 22, 2017, 08:52:30 pm
First it was time for more salted pork...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=358146)
Then March for Science.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=358176)
Then IKEA. RIP wallet.
Then this...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=358178)
Post by: pbj on April 30, 2017, 01:08:19 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=358431)
Made these all the same. Gallon of apple juice, two pounds of sugar, cinnamon sticks, ground cloves. Doubling the sugar has definitely sped up fermentation. It was bubbling in 20 minutes.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=358433)
Gave up on ever cooking a pork loin I liked, so after a week of salting and pouring off the liquid, this was washed off, coated in paprika and Slap Ya Mama, wrapped in cheese cloth, wrapped in parchment paper, and then given the full Silent Hill aesthetic. Cheese cloth is found in the craft section now, btw.
:cheers:
Post by: pbj on April 30, 2017, 01:21:39 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=358435)
:cheers:
Post by: pbj on May 01, 2017, 02:28:28 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 01, 2017, 04:57:53 pm
I survived my stress test today. I didn't fall off the treadmill or have to make them stop it or anything embarrassing like that. It also looks like they might be able to take me off of my blood pressure medication. I'm down to a "lean" 235. Oh and my Long John Silver's meal had a bonus cookie in it. So yeah, probably won't die and free cookie! In my sad little life I consider that a good day.
Post by: pbj on May 01, 2017, 05:00:33 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 01, 2017, 05:08:55 pm
Post by: knave on May 02, 2017, 10:20:19 am
Bill Cosby with his shirt off next to an attractive young woman. Stranger Danger!No, its ok . . . She's awake.
Post by: pbj on May 06, 2017, 07:31:38 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=358616)
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 06, 2017, 11:32:17 pm
Post by: Locke141 on May 07, 2017, 09:07:27 am
PPJ starting salary in the NYC DOE in north of $45,000 and tops out just over $100,000 assuming you don't work summers or after school. It's also generally pays less then most of the surrounded suburban school districts. $50,000 does seem a little low but I have no ideal cost lives like when you live.
In other news, went to the local pool with my son and pick up some chicks.
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 07, 2017, 12:49:26 pm
Post by: Locke141 on May 07, 2017, 10:08:23 pm
There has to be some animal cruelty laws in regards to dying the feathers of baby birds.
I was surprised as well when I saw them. Took the three above home have a temporary setup for them now. Hopping the will keep the scorpions
Post by: yotsuya on May 07, 2017, 10:31:28 pm
I actually accepted a new new position this week with a private school. It's basically my old job, but with a substantial raise. I'm looking forward to it.
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 08, 2017, 01:09:15 am
There has to be some animal cruelty laws in regards to dying the feathers of baby birds.
I was surprised as well when I saw them. Took the three above home have a temporary setup for them now. Hopping the will keep the scorpions
Do you have wolves/coyotes where you live? With a fence like that you are about to find out. No joke man, chicks are like candy to predators. You might want to keep them indoors until they get a bit bigger at least. Chickens are disgustingly dirty animals, but they do make surprisingly good pets. Depending upon how well behaved they are either you'll never eat chicken again, or eat it every day and make them watch.
Post by: pbj on May 08, 2017, 09:44:15 am
I actually accepted a new new position this week with a private school. It's basically my old job, but with a substantial raise. I'm looking forward to it.
Uh-oh. Brace yourself for rich, dumb kids and smart, poor kids.
Post by: Locke141 on May 08, 2017, 05:57:38 pm
Locke, thanks for the kind words.
I actually accepted a new new position this week with a private school. It's basically my old job, but with a substantial raise. I'm looking forward to it.
Congratulations on the new job.
In my experiences private school jobs are easier. I think it's mostly because the parents income level is the single best indicator of how well kids doing school. Most of the ones I worked at typically only take students with minimum challenges. There are how will show kids the door. That said I loved all the teaching job I have ever had private or public, but I really want to get back to public school.
Do you have wolves/coyotes where you live? With a fence like that you are about to find out. No joke man, chicks are like candy to predators. You might want to keep them indoors until they get a bit bigger at least. Chickens are disgustingly dirty animals, but they do make surprisingly good pets. Depending upon how well behaved they are either you'll never eat chicken again, or eat it every day and make them watch.
Thanks for the advice, they've been staying in a cardboard box in my kitchen at night.
We have Tigers in some national forest, not to near me and big lizards just out side of town but the local Lao people are not to into conservation. anything that wonders into the town seems to end up for sale in the local market as meet.
Post by: yotsuya on May 08, 2017, 06:32:14 pm
I will be basically doing my old job, which is teaching teachers how to integrate technology into their curriculum. I've also been tasked with creating a new media center for the school. I'm looking forward to the challenge.I actually accepted a new new position this week with a private school. It's basically my old job, but with a substantial raise. I'm looking forward to it.
Uh-oh. Brace yourself for rich, dumb kids and smart, poor kids.
Post by: Locke141 on May 08, 2017, 09:37:03 pm
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That sounds like a dream job. :cheers: Is it a Mac school makes?
Post by: yotsuya on May 08, 2017, 09:59:35 pm
I will be basically doing my old job, which is teaching teachers how to integrate technology into their curriculum. I've also been tasked with creating a new media center for the school. I'm looking forward to the challenge.
That sounds like a dream job. :cheers: Is it a Mac school makes?
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It's primarily Windows, but they aren't tech poor. Tuition for the high school is around $22,000.
Post by: Locke141 on May 08, 2017, 10:44:15 pm
It's primarily Windows, but they aren't tech poor. Tuition for the high school is around $22,000.
That about what my last two school charged for middle school. It's crazy what international schools can get away with. When your kid is done with college you should look into teaching over seas.
I know your Windows guy but take my word for it, if your going to make a media lab use iMac's.
Post by: yotsuya on May 09, 2017, 01:15:43 am
It's primarily Windows, but they aren't tech poor. Tuition for the high school is around $22,000.
That about what my last two school charged for middle school. It's crazy what international schools can get away with. When your kid is done with college you should look into teaching over seas.
I know your Windows guy but take my word for it, if your going to make a media lab use iMac's.
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Thanks for the advice, but I was a campus technology director for 11 years. I'm good bro.
Post by: pbj on May 09, 2017, 09:53:10 am
Post by: Mike A on May 09, 2017, 09:59:22 am
my best guess
Post by: jdbailey1206 on May 09, 2017, 09:25:31 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=358673;image)
my best guess
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww36/EX2020/free_candy_van.jpg)
Sumfin like dat...
Post by: yotsuya on May 09, 2017, 11:17:16 pm
So what was the other career path you were considering? You cock teased us about it.I actually have a second job offer to be a trainer for the HR department for a large enterprise, but the money is not there, ironically.
There's a third option that I'm a finalist for, but again, the money is not going to be there.
Finally, there's something in Private Industry that hasn't come to fruition yet but might come down the road, and I might have to reevaluate things. It's an exciting time though. I haven't had a pay raise in over 6 years, and I'm getting pretty huge bump.
Post by: Mike A on May 09, 2017, 11:21:03 pm
Post by: yotsuya on May 09, 2017, 11:23:08 pm
That all sounds great. :cheers:Yeah, it's pretty exciting. I have been at this job at the same school since I was 23 years old. I will be 44 in July. It's just time to mix things up.
Post by: harveybirdman on May 09, 2017, 11:50:05 pm
Post by: pbj on May 09, 2017, 11:57:44 pm
Post by: yotsuya on May 10, 2017, 01:53:23 am
You're too nice for HR.
I'd be a trainer, motherscratcher, not a suit.
Post by: Titchgamer on May 10, 2017, 03:46:38 am
50 days til tattoo appointment
Prob missed it, but what tat you getting?
Post by: Titchgamer on May 10, 2017, 03:47:57 am
Also lil worms one hehe
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170510/ce88bea7545dff1fbae2391424628ba3.jpg)
Post by: Nephasth on May 10, 2017, 10:06:49 am
50 days til tattoo appointment
The suspense is killing me...
Post by: pbj on May 10, 2017, 10:14:05 am
You're too nice for HR.
I'd be a trainer, motherscratcher, not a suit.
That's how they get you.
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 10, 2017, 12:49:10 pm
Post by: Titchgamer on May 10, 2017, 01:22:59 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 10, 2017, 04:11:18 pm
http://youtu.be/kxB6qQkvIpI (http://youtu.be/kxB6qQkvIpI)
Post by: harveybirdman on May 10, 2017, 07:07:40 pm
50 days til tattoo appointment
Prob missed it, but what tat you getting?
Continuing sleeve I started 20 years ago loosely based on this...
Post by: Titchgamer on May 10, 2017, 07:09:43 pm
Ive got Jill Valentine
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 10, 2017, 08:26:24 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on May 10, 2017, 08:56:04 pm
The flea and the Spider are joining this party
Post by: Locke141 on May 10, 2017, 10:29:45 pm
Be square than bruh....
The flea and the Spider are joining this party
Tats are not my thing, but it looks good on you.
Post by: Nephasth on May 10, 2017, 10:49:43 pm
Post by: pbj on May 10, 2017, 11:00:02 pm
Post by: Nephasth on May 10, 2017, 11:02:55 pm
Guys, I found Jennifer.
Post by: yotsuya on May 10, 2017, 11:04:29 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on May 10, 2017, 11:06:12 pm
Maybe tinkerbell scratched in with a guitar string.
Post by: yotsuya on May 10, 2017, 11:07:28 pm
jennifer prolly got ink...On her boob, too
Maybe tinkerbell scratched in with a guitar string.
Post by: Nephasth on May 10, 2017, 11:15:43 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on May 10, 2017, 11:27:56 pm
Post by: Titchgamer on May 11, 2017, 04:57:33 am
I never could get into tattoos. My tastes change from moment to moment, much less year to year. About the only constants are my love for Mortal Kombat and Transformers and if I got those I would be yet another guy in a sea of millions with 80's and 90's icons on their person.
If ime honest I am the same Howard.
I always wanted a tat but could never stay settled on a design I liked for a number of years.
Then my sister designed me a Tribal type tat incorporating a MK logo which I had inked some years ago.
Then I got Jill done about 2 years ago but its never been finished!
Jill herself is finished but shes meant to have a sort of back drop but again due to my changing feelings its not been done yet lol
One day it will ;)
Post by: pbj on May 11, 2017, 10:25:04 am
One time I walked into a tattoo parlor with my wife and a friend, ---fudgesicle--- it, we're gonna get a tattoo! and we were greeted by someone with full sleeves and a multitude of facial piercings. And all of the sudden that butterfly on the hip bone seemed like a very slippery slope.
I'll leave the ink to the sailors and criminals.
:cheers:
Post by: jdbailey1206 on May 11, 2017, 02:21:11 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on May 11, 2017, 08:07:56 pm
Post by: yotsuya on May 12, 2017, 12:28:58 am
* I don't know that for a fact.
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 12, 2017, 12:34:17 am
I'll leave the ink to the sailors and criminals.
You forgot hipsters and carnival ride operators. :D
Post by: CoryBee on May 12, 2017, 06:30:18 am
Figured I'd share some ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- as well. Moved from Northern California to the Southern Part of France called Nice, had to leave a lot behind in my workshop as space is a commodity here. Found an old hole in the wall store turned garage near my house to turn into a workshop. Has been about 5 months since I got to cut some wood and well, idle hands and all.
I plan on setting up a CNC and a bunch of woodworking tools to make some Arcade machines again, maybe sell some to the Frenchies here. Hipster crap has gone big recently in the cities. Mainly just to keep myself busy building a Man cave though.
Post by: yotsuya on May 12, 2017, 08:58:01 am
Hi guys, glad to see some familiar faces from when I was last on here.Bro, you took wearing a puffy shirt across Europe and trying to get laid to a whole new level. :cheers:
Figured I'd share some ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- as well. Moved from Northern California to the Southern Part of France called Nice, had to leave a lot behind in my workshop as space is a commodity here. Found an old hole in the wall store turned garage near my house to turn into a workshop. Has been about 5 months since I got to cut some wood and well, idle hands and all.
I plan on setting up a CNC and a bunch of woodworking tools to make some Arcade machines again, maybe sell some to the Frenchies here. Hipster crap has gone big recently in the cities. Mainly just to keep myself busy building a Man cave though.
Post by: harveybirdman on May 12, 2017, 09:33:10 am
still waiting on that GettyLeeCade!
Post by: CoryBee on May 12, 2017, 10:08:47 am
Bro, you took wearing a puffy shirt across Europe and trying to get laid to a whole new level. :cheers:
Haha, I never half ass, always full ass baby
Sweet the CoryBEE!
still waiting on that GettyLeeCade!
Must have been a while cause I have no idea what you're talking about!
What do you guys think, should I do a build log on "Everything Else" showing the shop/cave come together?
Post by: harveybirdman on May 12, 2017, 10:11:34 am
Post by: CoryBee on May 12, 2017, 11:49:44 am
Just a joke thing posted after the doors thing you did!
That bartop was a work of art!
Post by: pbj on May 12, 2017, 12:16:03 pm
What do you guys think, should I do a build log on "Everything Else" showing the shop/cave come together?
YES
Post by: ChadTower on May 12, 2017, 02:18:14 pm
It's rare that I agree with Jim. Do it.
Post by: CoryBee on May 12, 2017, 03:52:56 pm
It is a small space that is very old, but I can make it work :D
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 12, 2017, 06:41:17 pm
Post by: HaRuMaN on May 12, 2017, 07:42:25 pm
Post by: CoryBee on May 13, 2017, 06:16:18 am
So what are you going to do about the power situation? It's my understanding that wiring in old structures in Europe is.... questionable at best. Also are you going to run stuff through adapters or are you going full EU/PAL on us?
I have electrical guys coming out to do the wiring next week. Probably going to charge me a butt load, but they said no problem as that spot had electricity that was removed within the decade.
I have some smaller stuff going to be ran through adapters that I brought with me for some of the cordless stuff, but am buying all new tools as I sold all the larger ones before leaving the states.
I think that was the hardest part of the move, ---fudgesicle--- the neighbors, I wanted to bring my table saw and drill press.
Post by: Locke141 on May 13, 2017, 06:28:08 am
Just spent a few HR looking at RGB converting some CRT's to start last night.
http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=56155 (http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=56155)
Post by: CoryBee on May 13, 2017, 07:03:14 am
Now you can go SCART with out having to open a CRT.
Just spent a few HR looking at RGB converting some CRT's to start last night.
http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=56155 (http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=56155)
For now I'll just be making Bartops and some maybe unique shaped arcades, I never got into restoration or using original hardware. Started off jamming laptops into jigsaw cut bartops http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,120067.0.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,120067.0.html) and will probably use raspi or the pandora game boards.
Post by: Locke141 on May 13, 2017, 09:37:02 am
For now I'll just be making Bartops and some maybe unique shaped arcades, I never got into restoration or using original hardware. Started off jamming laptops into jigsaw cut bartops http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,120067.0.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,120067.0.html) and will probably use raspi or the pandora game boards.
Build as you like but SCART opens up some opertunitea worth considering.
SCART makes lots of Eurapion CRT tv's RGB ready, just like arcad monitors. With very little work your should be able to use a pandora box Vea SCART as they have an RGB out. Lots of guys on BYOAC use VGA to SCART cable in there builds with mame. You may be able to do the Rpi as well Vea one of the hats that have RGB out. You wouldn't be the first to use a small CRT in a bar top and it should beclose to an acteral arcade monitor.
Post by: CoryBee on May 13, 2017, 03:10:37 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 13, 2017, 07:09:51 pm
Post by: Locke141 on May 14, 2017, 06:36:58 am
The refresh rate is going to be crap on scart though. No such thing as a perfect format before svga came along.
It doesn't seem to have a negative effect on the frame rate. In fact it should be as fast as the TV can sports.
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Driving a TV directly has some advantages. The quality is superior to composite or S-video, and as the video card's TV encoder is completely bypassed, custom resolutions and refresh rates can be programmed. On the down side, this method can require some experimentation to get right.
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(14.76 MHz for PAL, 13.34 MHz for NTSC.)
https://www.mythtv.org/wiki/RGB_Scart (https://www.mythtv.org/wiki/RGB_Scart)
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 14, 2017, 12:53:15 pm
Post by: pbj on May 14, 2017, 05:59:01 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=358787)
:cheers:
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 14, 2017, 08:20:42 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on May 14, 2017, 08:23:48 pm
:cheers:
Post by: pbj on May 14, 2017, 10:42:50 pm
Eh I dunno... that's got kind of a hipsterie vibe. Not sure if awesome or awful because of it.
It's 100% hipster. Deal with it and join our rooftop parties.
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 14, 2017, 11:11:42 pm
Post by: Locke141 on May 14, 2017, 11:46:55 pm
Pinball and craft beer at Hay Merchant. The food is freaking amazing here.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=358787)
:cheers:
Sounds fun.
My Dad is big into the local Elks and he is always trying to get younger members. I been telling him to fill the bar with old pinball tables and a select few arcade games. I also told him to fill the old large, now empty pool room with new tables, ski ball, air hockey, a projector with an Xbox one/ PS4. If they want younger members, then they need to do and have things young people would want to do. I think the average age is over 70.
Post by: CoryBee on May 15, 2017, 05:34:35 am
Post by: pbj on May 19, 2017, 10:24:52 pm
Anyway, after 3 years of wondering and hoping, I can joyfully confirm that a pinball machine and dolly fit in a Scion xB.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=358862)
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 19, 2017, 11:05:52 pm
Post by: pbj on May 19, 2017, 11:25:39 pm
:cheers:
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 20, 2017, 12:16:39 am
Post by: pbj on May 20, 2017, 01:00:15 am
:cheers:
Post by: yotsuya on May 20, 2017, 01:06:29 pm
Post by: yotsuya on May 20, 2017, 04:08:02 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on May 20, 2017, 04:36:01 pm
Today is the first day in 21 years that I haven't been employed. Now I know what PBJ feels like.
I thoght you just got a new Gig?
Post by: yotsuya on May 20, 2017, 06:02:21 pm
I start it July 10.Today is the first day in 21 years that I haven't been employed. Now I know what PBJ feels like.
I thoght you just got a new Gig?
Post by: pbj on May 20, 2017, 08:56:31 pm
Today is the first day in 21 years that I haven't been employed. Now I know what PBJ feels like.
Lol wat? I've been working nonstop since I was 15.
:dizzy:
Post by: Nephasth on May 20, 2017, 09:11:29 pm
Today is the first day in 21 years that I haven't been employed. Now I know what PBJ feels like.
Lol wat? I've been working nonstop since I was 15.
:dizzy:
They got you, slave.
Post by: pbj on May 20, 2017, 10:32:20 pm
(I hope)
Post by: Locke141 on May 20, 2017, 11:50:12 pm
Lost 20 LBS, my kids and I are never close, and I have some time for projects. Still, I really want to get back to work.
Post by: Nephasth on May 21, 2017, 08:37:20 am
God loves a working man.
(I hope)
Keep taking online surveys. Sooner or later you'll earn enough internet points to buy a voucher to heaven...
Post by: dkersten on May 21, 2017, 03:40:22 pm
Keep taking online surveys. Sooner or later you'll earn enough internet points to buy a voucher to heaven...Is that like Carbon Credits?
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 21, 2017, 04:29:31 pm
Post by: pbj on May 21, 2017, 10:34:30 pm
Anyway, was pretty damn easy to get the Firepower out and set up. Plugged it in and it booted right up.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=358883)
:cheers:
Post by: dkersten on May 22, 2017, 11:06:33 am
Nope. Reducing your carbon emissions is scientifically proven to save lives..... carbon is a greenhouse gas, it's bad...for everyone and everything, you learn that in 4th grade. Heaven is a fictitious place created by people that are terrified of death.So... buying Carbon Credits from Al Gore reduces greenhouse gasses how exactly? I must have missed this class in the 4th grade.
Damn, why don't we just start a Go Fund Me page to buy millions of Carbon Credits and the global warming crisis will be solved! There is no possible way that Carbon Credits are a scam, because we all know that Gore is a genius. I mean, first he invents the internet, then he comes up with a way to buy ourselves out of our waste creating too much cloud cover.
So if you keep following that logic, using credits from online surveys to buy your way into Heaven seems perfectly legit. And I bet Gore is behind that one too...
Post by: Mike A on May 22, 2017, 11:10:34 am
Post by: thomas_surles on May 22, 2017, 11:32:23 am
Post by: ChadTower on May 22, 2017, 02:39:19 pm
What we really need are stupidity credits. When will the gov't be offering those for sale?
Post by: pbj on May 22, 2017, 03:18:37 pm
:cheers:
Post by: Nephasth on May 22, 2017, 03:31:25 pm
If you are unemployed and were offended by my theological reasoning that implies God hates you as a consequence, I apologize.
:cheers:
The fact that you used that word as pronoun would suggest you lack theological reasoning...
...and it's off to Post Hell we go!
Post by: harveybirdman on May 22, 2017, 03:59:58 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 23, 2017, 12:16:27 am
Post by: opt2not on May 23, 2017, 01:22:06 am
Post by: dkersten on May 23, 2017, 10:36:38 am
I made a note:
Paying Al Gore for a Credit to Allow me to Burn More Natural Resources without Hurting the Environment
is NOT EQUAL to
Filling out Internet Surveys for Credit to Allow me to Get into Heaven.
Got it. Clearly one is completely legitimate and the other is just a joke. My bad.
Post by: pbj on May 23, 2017, 10:42:06 am
:dunno
Anyway, I'm thoroughly confused at the direction this thread has taken.
Post by: dkersten on May 23, 2017, 10:51:50 am
Albeit it far from perfect, the idea incentivizes reducing carbon emissions.Well then sign me up so I can up my electrical service to 400 amp for that 23,000 watt home theater I'm installing, and while you're at it, give me a few more credits so I can get a bigger truck with big ass tires. I want the one that runs on owls.
Those credits will help me sleep better at night knowing I am saving the environment.
Now, where are those internet surveys? I haven't been to church in a while, so I need to beef up my chances. These days, the way my heart starts jumping around in my chest, I might need it at any time...
Post by: Mike A on May 23, 2017, 11:02:24 am
Post by: CCM on May 23, 2017, 11:31:53 am
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 23, 2017, 01:09:03 pm
Carbon credits aren't a joke, the entire earth's population is on the verge of death due to unpredictable weather spurned by just a very slight increase in the average global temperature and half of the US thinks that a magical man in the sky that grants wishes is real while "scientists" and their "facts" are a made up conspiracy by the democrats.
Since corporations only care about money, carbon credits are a perfect deterrent as it hurts polluting businesses the only place it counts for them. Yes trading credits is somewhat questionable, but then again some polluters sell them to people that intentionally aren't going to use them, thus keeping another ton of carbon out of the atmosphere. So anyone who buys these credits to not use them, even if it's just to make themselves feel high and mighty, are genuine super heroes in my book and they should be to every single solitary person on planet earth. I mean, you all like breathing right?
Also if you all dislike my "preaching" so much then just leave. Been here since the beginning, I'm not going anywhere, you can't wait me out, so quit complaining or just go.
Post by: harveybirdman on May 23, 2017, 01:53:25 pm
Post by: pbj on May 23, 2017, 02:32:58 pm
Post by: Slippyblade on May 23, 2017, 02:41:07 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on May 23, 2017, 03:20:29 pm
We cannot save ourselves, we are doomed. Perhaps we can seed another world or develop AI to protect our DNA for a universal flight, but we'd rather concern ourselves with hashtags and party politics. So get to building that Arcade cabinet you've been putting off.
Post by: BadMouth on May 23, 2017, 04:37:52 pm
Post by: Slippyblade on May 23, 2017, 08:50:13 pm
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Post by: harveybirdman on May 23, 2017, 08:53:53 pm
Post by: yotsuya on May 23, 2017, 08:55:12 pm
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Post by: Slippyblade on May 23, 2017, 09:12:07 pm
STV board intact? Wanna sell it?
Not sure what the STV board is. There is a board still bolted to the back door, I'll take a closer look tonight and see what it is.
Post by: BadMouth on May 23, 2017, 09:54:33 pm
We need to add BYOAC to the R.I.P. thread.Still chuffed that Everything Else isn't filled with dedicated dead celebrity threads anymore. :)
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Post by: BadMouth on May 23, 2017, 09:57:07 pm
http://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=711 (http://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=711)STV board intact? Wanna sell it?
Not sure what the STV board is. There is a board still bolted to the back door, I'll take a closer look tonight and see what it is.
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Post by: dkersten on May 24, 2017, 10:22:31 am
The naff is that while the raise covered my old bonuses that I will no longer get, it didn't cover the company car I no longer get. And my old Title was IT Director, so it is technically a demotion, lol. But I have a job still, make good money still, and there is room to go up still.
Balance in life.. always. Where there is Chuff, there is Naff.
Post by: pbj on May 24, 2017, 11:11:04 am
:cheers:
Post by: dkersten on May 24, 2017, 12:36:12 pm
:cheers:Lol!
Post by: CCM on May 24, 2017, 02:12:20 pm
No atheists don't get all preachy, that's the whole point. :)
Carbon credits aren't a joke, the entire earth's population is on the verge of death due to unpredictable weather spurned by just a very slight increase in the average global temperature and half of the US thinks that a magical man in the sky that grants wishes is real while "scientists" and their "facts" are a made up conspiracy by the democrats.
Since corporations only care about money, carbon credits are a perfect deterrent as it hurts polluting businesses the only place it counts for them. Yes trading credits is somewhat questionable, but then again some polluters sell them to people that intentionally aren't going to use them, thus keeping another ton of carbon out of the atmosphere. So anyone who buys these credits to not use them, even if it's just to make themselves feel high and mighty, are genuine super heroes in my book and they should be to every single solitary person on planet earth. I mean, you all like breathing right?
Also if you all dislike my "preaching" so much then just leave. Been here since the beginning, I'm not going anywhere, you can't wait me out, so quit complaining or just go.
Haha... I guess you proved me wrong, this doesn't sound preachy at all...
Post by: jdbailey1206 on May 24, 2017, 03:31:31 pm
We need to add BYOAC to the R.I.P. thread.
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Yots anti chuff makes makes me chuffed.
Post by: ChadTower on May 24, 2017, 03:51:49 pm
Latest chuff. Picked up a Tempest to Major Havoc conversion board. Working on converting my Tempest. Aw yiss.
Post by: yotsuya on May 24, 2017, 07:04:50 pm
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Post by: pbj on May 24, 2017, 11:27:02 pm
Post by: yotsuya on May 24, 2017, 11:29:45 pm
How much did you charge him to jiggle the connector?
Bitchlips, I diagnosed it, determined the issue, and hooked him up with a working power supply. All parties were happy.
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Post by: jdbailey1206 on May 24, 2017, 11:36:39 pm
All parties were happy.
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I'll bet.
Post by: pbj on May 24, 2017, 11:55:18 pm
90% of the time with pinball machines, it's connectors. 10% of the time it's the power supply.
Congrats, you are now certified arcade technicians.
:cheers:
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 25, 2017, 12:36:53 am
Post by: yotsuya on May 25, 2017, 01:02:10 am
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Post by: ChadTower on May 25, 2017, 10:00:01 am
With vids I work mostly in the 1980-1985 range. Nowadays the problems are more like 90% sockets and 10% connectors.
Post by: GrizzlyThunder on May 26, 2017, 11:06:25 am
WeChat: GrizzlyThunder
Post by: yotsuya on May 26, 2017, 11:08:40 am
This may not be relative to this topic but huge chuff in my book. A couple of months ago I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder and I immediately took action through perfecting diet, managing stress, and remedies. Just had my second followup and I buried it. I currently am not afflicted by it, which of course can change at anytime.
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That's some good chuff, brother! :cheers:
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Post by: Mike A on May 26, 2017, 11:24:28 am
Post by: BadMouth on May 29, 2017, 07:00:53 pm
Picked up a harbor freight dust collector and accessory kit today using 25% off coupons. (Friend went through separately with the kit). I was chuffed it was still in stock mid day.
The employees there were having a rough day. 4 registers open and long lines at all of them. A steady stream of pissed off people expecting to get 25% off big air compressors only to be told they were specifically excluded.
In response to someone complaining about the stuff being made in China, I heard an employee loudly say "oh, you're looking for American Freight. That's across street. LOL
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 29, 2017, 07:43:43 pm
Post by: Slippyblade on May 30, 2017, 01:55:20 am
The employees there were having a rough day. 4 registers open and long lines at all of them. A steady stream of pissed off people expecting to get 25% off big air compressors only to be told they were specifically excluded.
It's amazing what one learns when one actually reads the coupon. Those 25% coupons specifically have compressors in the exclusion lists. Right next to sale/clearance items. Which is a shame, cause I really NEED a 30 gal compressor. :(
Post by: pbj on May 30, 2017, 09:26:43 am
I'm already on their mailing list, so between that and the fliers stuffed in my mail slot, I'm getting 2-3 20% off coupons per week. So I still get to be the coupon fairy when I go, but I've already got pretty much every tool I could conceivably need these days...
Post by: thomas_surles on May 30, 2017, 12:15:59 pm
Post by: mrhowell on May 30, 2017, 09:28:28 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on May 30, 2017, 09:59:07 pm
Were they bad employees or did you just "absolutely hate" them?Terrible employees.
Post by: yotsuya on May 30, 2017, 10:57:22 pm
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Post by: jdbailey1206 on May 31, 2017, 12:22:38 pm
Sammich time!!Subway?
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Post by: HaRuMaN on May 31, 2017, 01:34:17 pm
Post by: pbj on May 31, 2017, 02:42:50 pm
Post by: yotsuya on May 31, 2017, 03:30:32 pm
Eat what you like... but... eh....
Sez the guy who is a prime candidate for botulism...
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Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on May 31, 2017, 03:32:48 pm
Post by: pbj on May 31, 2017, 03:47:06 pm
Eat what you like... but... eh....
Sez the guy who is a prime candidate for botulism...
At least the inside of my throat doesn't have any wrinkles....
But, seriously, getting about time to take that meat down from the ceiling. Looks like a dead baby up there.
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 31, 2017, 10:31:28 pm
https://youtu.be/GvFjtKPNfNE (http://youtu.be/GvFjtKPNfNE)
Post by: Howard_Casto on June 02, 2017, 08:24:34 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on June 02, 2017, 08:29:44 pm
Post by: pbj on June 02, 2017, 08:35:04 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on June 02, 2017, 08:39:40 pm
No pic = no world of nintendo repro
Eh, right now it's just a 2x4x2 mdf box. When I get enough done for it to be interesting I'll take some pics.
Post by: yotsuya on June 02, 2017, 09:05:08 pm
I'm drunk and it's not even 8 pm CST!
No pic = no drunk
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Post by: harveybirdman on June 02, 2017, 10:15:42 pm
I'm drunk and it's not even 8 pm CST!
No pic = no drunk
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Post by: yotsuya on June 02, 2017, 10:18:31 pm
I'm drunk and it's not even 8 pm CST!
No pic = no drunk
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Homedrinkin'! Nice! Hopefully it leads to some wild shimmysham!
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Post by: harveybirdman on June 02, 2017, 10:27:52 pm
3 apple crown and cranberries
1 house Margarita rocks
1 Vieux Carre
Post by: Slippyblade on June 03, 2017, 01:13:17 am
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on June 03, 2017, 10:44:59 am
I need to come up with a design and I'll hit you up. :-)
DeL
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on June 03, 2017, 10:47:29 am
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DeL
Post by: yotsuya on June 03, 2017, 12:23:48 pm
On another note, I upgraded my EPROM eraser. No more el cheapo eraser that takes forever to erase. Chuffed!
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DeL
Cool story bro. Where'd you get that idea? :-)
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Post by: Slippyblade on June 03, 2017, 12:45:18 pm
On another note, I upgraded my EPROM eraser. No more el cheapo eraser that takes forever to erase. Chuffed!
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DeL
New tech is NEVER a bad idea!
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on June 03, 2017, 03:39:47 pm
Although I must say I almost pulled the trigger on one when I first bought my programmer, but then cheesed out on the Chinese crap one. Live and learn...
Post by: yotsuya on June 03, 2017, 05:42:12 pm
All credit goes to Yots.Yeah, I remember having that conversation with you at ZC. Glad you finally pulled the trigger, there's no substitute.
Although I must say I almost pulled the trigger on one when I first bought my programmer, but then cheesed out on the Chinese crap one. Live and learn...
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Post by: Howard_Casto on June 03, 2017, 10:34:44 pm
Post by: pbj on June 04, 2017, 11:49:21 am
Anyway, I've apparently become the cider whisperer and was conscripted into teaching people yesterday. A home brew shop was found in Houston, where a bunch of buzzed middle aged white dudes shoved cigars, hot dogs, and free beer at us. And they were cheaper than Amazon.
My friends also announced I'm not allowed to have a "thing" because my "thing" changes every six months. Besides pinball.
So here's 4 more gallons churning...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=359180)
Post by: ChadTower on June 04, 2017, 03:52:45 pm
I don't post much of this stuff anymore but was repairing my Tempest the other day and decided to plug something else into the cabinet. Took some tweaking but it looks pretty good...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxD0Fk8RfcE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxD0Fk8RfcE)
Post by: PL1 on June 04, 2017, 04:25:50 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxD0Fk8RfcE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxD0Fk8RfcE)Just change "https" to "http" -- no tags required.
(are the youtube tags gone? It tried several variations and nothing is working)
Code: [Select]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxD0Fk8RfcE! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxD0Fk8RfcE#)
Scott
Post by: ChadTower on June 04, 2017, 04:56:13 pm
So, yeah, working on the vector games, popped in the newly acquired Tempest to MH conversion board and my board is running. Has some input issues, but man, it's so nice to be this far.
Post by: yotsuya on June 04, 2017, 06:45:48 pm
This mofo is on vacation.
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Post by: Howard_Casto on June 04, 2017, 07:39:33 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxD0Fk8RfcE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxD0Fk8RfcE)Just change "https" to "http" -- no tags required.
(are the youtube tags gone? It tried several variations and nothing is working)Code: [Select]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxD0Fk8RfcE
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxD0Fk8RfcE#)
Scott
Yes and that isn't working anymore. We just get a blank space where the vid should be and a "no longer available" message. That type of embedding has been depreciated for some time..... I'm surprised it worked as long as it did.
Post by: PL1 on June 04, 2017, 08:18:31 pm
Yes and that isn't working anymore. We just get a blank space where the vid should be and a "no longer available" message. That type of embedding has been depreciated for some time..... I'm surprised it worked as long as it did.That's because you aren't using a REAL browser -- it shows up embedded in Firefox. :lol
The "no longer available" message can be modified after you post.
Click on the "no longer available" message and it opens the video in a new tab.
If there's a better, easy way to embed videos, I'd be chuffed to learn how. ;D
Scott
Post by: Howard_Casto on June 04, 2017, 09:48:37 pm
Post by: jdbailey1206 on June 05, 2017, 12:49:03 pm
Summertime and the livin's easy....
This mofo is on vacation.
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Who's the white dude?
Post by: pbj on June 05, 2017, 01:18:48 pm
Post by: ChadTower on June 05, 2017, 01:22:56 pm
Vacation rentals use those locks too.
Post by: yotsuya on June 05, 2017, 02:04:04 pm
Summertime and the livin's easy....
This mofo is on vacation.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170604/19c93f97c942a63bf986c995ed95ea8c.jpg)
Who's the white dude?
I remember when you used to be a cool frood...
We don't do hotels anymore, like Chaddles said, it's a vacation rental. We've found it's much more enjoyable and relaxing away from 300 families here to go to Sea World.
Post by: pbj on June 05, 2017, 02:13:26 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 05, 2017, 02:18:21 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on June 05, 2017, 02:22:09 pm
Post by: pbj on June 05, 2017, 02:29:31 pm
I went to Seat World and never made it out of the Anheiser Busch hospitality tent.
The loss of that tent was also a factor. :lol (Busch dumped them a few years ago...)
Post by: yotsuya on June 05, 2017, 02:45:48 pm
I went to Seat World and never made it out of the Anheiser Busch hospitality tent.
Was the Star Wars Chair there at Seat World? :cheers:
Post by: Howard_Casto on June 05, 2017, 02:57:53 pm
You know, my white knight justice high horse crusades are limited, but I do draw the line at Sea World. I was already kind of iffy on them, and the last time I went I go to the Shamu show and it's all this crap about "fierce predators with a natural range of thousands of miles" and you're looking at the poor bastard swimming circles in an outdated swimming pool. That was it, never again. That Black Fish documentary was mildly upsetting, but it mostly convinced me that people that aspire to train whales are odd, odd individuals.
Yeah if you ever want to be really depressed on vacation, Sea World is the place to go. I feel for the big critters and really don't even get the need for them to be there.... the aquariums they have are far more interesting and the fish have room to breathe there.... except for the poor whale sharks.
Post by: yotsuya on June 05, 2017, 03:52:52 pm
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Post by: ChadTower on June 05, 2017, 03:59:18 pm
Quote from: a dog on the beach
***Build what you dig, bro. Build what you dig.***
Post by: pbj on June 05, 2017, 04:26:46 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 05, 2017, 04:32:31 pm
People at the beach in coats... in June. :lol
It's a brisk 63 and the June Gloom is in high effect. It's a col' mofo.
Post by: yotsuya on June 05, 2017, 05:37:59 pm
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Post by: thomas_surles on June 05, 2017, 06:19:13 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 05, 2017, 07:08:04 pm
But what's the story behind that poor sandwich on the ground?
Some ---smurfing--- Chow came by and snagged it 20 minutes later.
Post by: ChadTower on June 05, 2017, 09:01:06 pm
People at the beach in coats... in June. :lol
That's totally normal in New England. North of New England that's normal in July.
Post by: pbj on June 06, 2017, 12:32:49 am
Looks fun, Yot. Smile.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on June 06, 2017, 07:11:53 am
Summertime and the livin's easy....
This mofo is on vacation.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170604/19c93f97c942a63bf986c995ed95ea8c.jpg)
Who's the white dude?
I remember when you used to be a cool frood...
We don't do hotels anymore, like Chaddles said, it's a vacation rental. We've found it's much more enjoyable and relaxing away from 300 families here to go to Sea World.
You look like Frodo wif dem feet. ;D I'm sorry to hear your vacation is chilly. The weather here in the Mitt has been ---smurfy--- too. Low 60's when it should be 75-80. Hope the rest of your vaca is chuffier.
Post by: yotsuya on June 06, 2017, 05:24:49 pm
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Post by: JDFan on June 07, 2017, 03:28:48 pm
I had received an e-mail showing I still owed the payment but ignored it since paypal already showed it paid. Not bad for $37.88 got 2 rpi3's and now an rpi0w. :cheers:
Post by: yotsuya on June 07, 2017, 04:03:42 pm
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Post by: yotsuya on June 07, 2017, 04:30:24 pm
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Post by: Howard_Casto on June 07, 2017, 10:03:10 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on June 07, 2017, 10:06:58 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 07, 2017, 10:11:45 pm
Trust me, it's been fun.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on June 08, 2017, 07:36:04 am
Post by: eds1275 on June 08, 2017, 11:10:58 am
Post by: yotsuya on June 08, 2017, 12:47:31 pm
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Well-played, San Diego. Well-played.
Post by: ChadTower on June 08, 2017, 01:49:40 pm
Clearly you brought the gloom with you.
Post by: pbj on June 11, 2017, 10:24:18 am
Chuff? Naff?
:dunno
Post by: Nephasth on June 11, 2017, 10:55:20 am
Post by: yotsuya on June 11, 2017, 04:16:56 pm
Post by: pbj on June 11, 2017, 06:01:51 pm
And the dogs carefully guard the bbq pit....
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=359347)
Yes, it's good to live in Texas....
:cheers:
Post by: ChadTower on June 12, 2017, 12:20:01 pm
Had that towed to Toyota on Saturday morning. Halfway contemplating abandoning it there....
I'm guessing they would just sit it out back and charge you storage until you came for it later anyway.
Post by: pbj on June 12, 2017, 01:32:15 pm
Post by: ChadTower on June 12, 2017, 01:39:44 pm
Ah, up here stuff that gets abandoned is usually rusted out and has problems that don't happen in Texas. Often not worth repairing at all. Salt does totally different things up here that make abandoned cars worth little more than salvage.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on June 12, 2017, 09:23:43 pm
...that make abandoned cars worth little more than salvage.
If that.
Post by: ChadTower on June 13, 2017, 12:23:18 pm
Now that I think about it most cars I have been around that were junked actually ran. They were falling apart physically. I remember a station wagon we had when I was a kid that ran fairly reliably but the floorboards were gone and the rear end was actually sort of falling apart piece by piece. :laugh2: We had to keep our feet on the bucket seat in the back because the only thing protecting your feet from the road was some carpet.
Post by: GrizzlyThunder on June 16, 2017, 12:04:26 pm
My apartment complex everyone leaves their items they no longer need in the main lobby for the taking. I scored this brand new in the box. It will be perfect for when I move to a house here in the next month.
WeChat: GrizzlyThunder
Post by: thomas_surles on June 17, 2017, 08:47:54 pm
Post by: Nephasth on June 17, 2017, 09:15:08 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 17, 2017, 10:34:48 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on June 17, 2017, 10:53:05 pm
Wear those flowers to ZapConCan't. They be digital.
Post by: yotsuya on June 18, 2017, 12:33:12 pm
Wear those flowers to ZapConCan't. They be digital.
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Post by: pbj on June 18, 2017, 12:36:47 pm
Homemade cheese, cider, and salted pork for breakfast today...
:cheers:
Post by: Howard_Casto on June 18, 2017, 12:39:52 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 18, 2017, 12:52:45 pm
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on June 18, 2017, 05:02:38 pm
This year I'm relaxing at the house by the pool and cooking on my new grille that I got. :-). My daughter just turned one and loves her big brother. Life is good!
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DeL
Post by: pbj on June 19, 2017, 04:51:36 pm
Here's Set to Stun and their superfan Banana Man.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=359564)
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Was kinda funny to be the oldest one in the room by 15 years, but the band was very nice and talked to my wife and I for awhile. I admitted to the leader I had stolen his album from youtube but wanted to make it right, so they autographed my legit copy and said we were square. :lol
If you're into hardcore emo/punk (metalcore?) at all, their Undead Desperado album is unlike anything I've heard.
:cheers:
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on June 19, 2017, 04:55:48 pm
Was kinda funny to be the oldest one in the room by 15 years...You were in your comfort zone! Chuff for you indeed!
Post by: pbj on June 19, 2017, 05:07:24 pm
:lol
$100 later, inclusive of tickets, we left with an album from all three bands, pins, tshirts, and a few drinks. Sometimes you can't spend it no matter how hard you try...
:cheers:
Post by: harveybirdman on June 19, 2017, 05:24:31 pm
Post by: pbj on June 19, 2017, 05:51:40 pm
I hope you enjoy it, entire album has been posted on YouTube by their label. If you can catch their tour, tickets were like $12.
:cheers:
Post by: BadMouth on June 19, 2017, 08:19:59 pm
If you're into hardcore emo/punk (metalcore?) at all, their Undead Desperado album is unlike anything I've heard.
Apparently I'm not into hardcore emo/punk (metalcore?).
It seems to combine the monotone indecipherable vocals of metal that's too hard for me with the whiny vocals of little DC shoe wearing bitches.
Post by: harveybirdman on June 19, 2017, 11:31:17 pm
Post by: Nephasth on June 20, 2017, 09:54:38 am
Open your ears!
Post by: Howard_Casto on June 20, 2017, 01:57:50 pm
One of the main reasons I could never get into punkish music is because the singers can rarely sing. They yell either in a loud monotone way or completely off key. It isn't the yelling... I love heavy metal... but they yell musically... there is talent involved there.
Post by: pbj on June 20, 2017, 02:15:55 pm
:cheers:
Post by: ChadTower on June 20, 2017, 04:57:01 pm
If the lead singer sounds like garbage then it ruins the song.
Recorded, yes. Live, no. I can't even hear the vocals at a lot of small shows.
Post by: yotsuya on June 22, 2017, 12:29:29 pm
The fact that this is for sale chuffs me to no end.
Post by: pbj on June 22, 2017, 12:32:39 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 22, 2017, 12:43:16 pm
If he throws in that TV, that's not a bad price. Go get you some.
---fudgesicle--- that ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. I wouldn't take it if you gave it to me. I've been in this hobby for a long time, and there's only two people I have interacted with that I truly do not like. He's one of them.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on June 22, 2017, 01:09:50 pm
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Post by: harveybirdman on June 22, 2017, 01:12:40 pm
Yeah, the vocals can be a little off putting but I was drawn to the rapid genre shifts in the sound and the overall 'concept album' thing. The lyrics are considerably better than you'd originally suspect. If it's not for you, cool.
:cheers:
If you like rapid genre shifts and can but up with his shift to Rob Zombieish vocals you should check out the new He is Legend album "few"
But back on topic... Kaneda sucks.
Post by: pbj on June 22, 2017, 01:28:01 pm
---fudgesicle--- that ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. I wouldn't take it if you gave it to me. I've been in this hobby for a long time, and there's only two people I have interacted with that I truly do not like. He's one of them.
Who's the other one? Don't do that to us.
If you like rapid genre shifts and can but up with his shift to Rob Zombieish vocals you should check out the new He is Legend album "few"
I'll give it a listen. I've grown slightly weary of screaming robots.
Post by: ChadTower on June 22, 2017, 02:58:54 pm
After a whole lot of wrestling with it my Tempest is finally back to 100% working. Had a vector rom chip die, then a pokey, then the optics. Got all of that straightened out, upgraded the spinner bushings so now it spins smoother than a skateboard wheel.
Even had to drill out a broken set screw inside the spinner that was probably sent out that way from the factory. Pain in the ass but Tempest is back to better than 100%.
Post by: pbj on June 22, 2017, 03:21:53 pm
:dunno
Anyway, good job, Chad.
:cheers:
Post by: Howard_Casto on June 22, 2017, 03:53:59 pm
---fudgesicle--- that ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. I wouldn't take it if you gave it to me. I've been in this hobby for a long time, and there's only two people I have interacted with that I truly do not like. He's one of them.
Who's the other one? Don't do that to us.If you like rapid genre shifts and can but up with his shift to Rob Zombieish vocals you should check out the new He is Legend album "few"
I'll give it a listen. I've grown slightly weary of screaming robots.
See that almost sounds like a challenge. The sadist in me wants to be #3. ;)
For the record, Rob Zombie is awesome. That one song he re-recorded 100 times and tried to pass off as other songs is awesome too.
Post by: pbj on June 22, 2017, 04:00:00 pm
Post by: opt2not on June 22, 2017, 04:19:00 pm
See that almost sounds like a challenge. The sadist in me wants to be #3. ;)You can easily be my #3. :lol
I'm kidding I kinda like you, H_C.
Post by: yotsuya on June 22, 2017, 04:25:53 pm
See that almost sounds like a challenge. The sadist in me wants to be #3. ;)You can easily be my #3. :lol
I'm kidding I kinda like you, H_C.
Oh hell no, I love you Howard.
Post by: harveybirdman on June 22, 2017, 07:04:29 pm
And my vote is probably grey area that dude weird.
Post by: pbj on June 22, 2017, 10:14:15 pm
Meh he got famous ripping off Ministry.
As a Ministry fan (all eras) - lol wat? Go on.
Chuff related - I made pickled watermelon rind.... And it's actually good. Goes really well with my salted pork. Partying like it's 1599 around here.
Post by: ChadTower on June 23, 2017, 12:54:21 pm
Rob Zombie did add that awesome sequence to the Beavis and Butthead movie.
Post by: harveybirdman on June 23, 2017, 01:45:34 pm
But his music is derivative at best.
Post by: ChadTower on June 23, 2017, 01:49:48 pm
So Rob Zombie = Kiss?
Post by: pbj on June 23, 2017, 02:54:31 pm
:dunno
(I'm not carrying water for Rob Zombie, it's just an odd accusation....)
Post by: Howard_Casto on June 23, 2017, 07:09:10 pm
So Rob Zombie = Kiss?
Well Kiss, like Rob Zombie, is also awesome. They have more than one song though and most are rock staples, so you can't really compare them. The only comparison I can make between the two is that they are decidedly stuck in the time periods in which they peaked. That isn't necessarily a bad thing though.... I don't want Stan Bush doing albums that aren't Transformers related after all.
Post by: harveybirdman on June 23, 2017, 09:00:52 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 24, 2017, 04:50:26 pm
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Post by: Mike A on June 24, 2017, 05:28:46 pm
Post by: Slippyblade on June 24, 2017, 06:15:05 pm
Post by: jdbailey1206 on June 24, 2017, 09:04:22 pm
So I'm in Banning, CA, in the midst of like 400 arcade cabinets...Any story behind where you're at brohiem?
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Post by: pbj on June 24, 2017, 09:59:07 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=359733)
The password is Frogger.
Post by: yotsuya on June 24, 2017, 10:50:25 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 24, 2017, 10:54:06 pm
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Post by: pbj on June 26, 2017, 02:00:35 pm
Anyway, if you add a little apple juice, and put a sealed cap back on the bottle, wait a few days, you get carbonation. I took 20 photos of this and none of them really captured all the little bubbles, but here it is fizzing away...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=359827)
The extra fermentation made the cider much dryer and the bubbles substantially improved the mouth feel. I'm not quite at Crispin or Austin East Cider levels, but I'd put this right alongside Strongbow and Hornsby's and above Angry Orchard. I'm not sure if I need to re-evaluated my opinion of commercial cider or take pride in what I've accomplished with limited skill and materials.
Now this means I'm going to have to invest in some heavier duty bottles that can withstand pressure long term. Unscrewing the jugs is kind of a startling experience right now...
:cheers:
Post by: ChadTower on June 26, 2017, 02:02:34 pm
There is a cider brewery right by my house that makes stuff that tastes exactly like regular unfiltered apple cider. You'd never know it was alcoholic. Lots of people here, including my wife, drink almost exclusively their stuff. :cheers:
http://www.homesteadcider.com/ (http://www.homesteadcider.com/)
Post by: pbj on June 26, 2017, 02:08:48 pm
:cheers:
Post by: ChadTower on June 26, 2017, 02:21:12 pm
Pretty simple process. Buy a hydrometer, get readings both before and after fermentation, and then run it through a standard forumla to calculate ABV. Formula varies a bit by what you're fermenting or how accurate you need it.
Post by: Howard_Casto on June 26, 2017, 03:17:26 pm
Post by: eds1275 on June 26, 2017, 03:30:05 pm
Post by: vwalbridge on June 26, 2017, 08:13:41 pm
So I'm in Banning, CA, in the midst of like 400 arcade cabinets...
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Post by: yotsuya on June 26, 2017, 09:38:15 pm
Many of you who have come to ZapCon have had the opportunity to meet Alpha-Tron, a California collector who is genuinely one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. He is always great to us Phoenix locals, and likes to talk about how close we are. A few months ago on KLOV, he was talking about how he was assisting the owner of Arcade Expo in Banning, California with the upkeep of his machines. They have two shows a year in Banning, one in March and one in October, and in the course of getting ready for the October show they brought in a bunch of machines that were considered projects. Joe was talking about how great our Phoenix repair parties were and how he'd love to do something like that in Banning, and a bunch of us locals jumped at the chance to help them out. So he got permission from the owner to have an event there at the show place, and it was a go.
Once we decided on a date, things went in the motion pretty quickly. We picked June 22, and in the end seven of us committed to going. We caravanned over in two pick ups, and I rode over with Arcadenut, Aceldamor, and Jawhn. We got to Banning about 5 PM on Friday, which was about a 4 Hour drive from Phoenix.
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The Arcade Expo facility is huge. It's literally a warehouse complex that this guy owns. And in this complex, he has over 700 pinball machines and over 400 arcade machines, plus a fair amount of old EM machines. It was awesome just walking in, especially if you had never seen this collection before. Also, since there was no one else there, we pretty much had the run of the place, so we could get in and look at everything that was there.
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But there was also a slight problem. Temperatures outside were around 105°, but the AC unit inside the warehouse complex wasn't working. We had someone drive up from San Diego who is also an AC repair technician, and he said that the AC unit hadn't probably been working for years. So with all the games on, the temperature in the place quickly rose. However, we did have access to a portable swamp cooler and a giant industrial fan, so we made the most of it.
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So for the next 24 hours, we went and checked every single arcade cab, testing them for any issues. We looked at everything, like controls, monitors, buttons, lights, etc. We annotated our findings on the sheets of paper you see on the machines (Joe is going to compile the data electronically later). Some guys worked on cap kits for monitors, others set games to free play or wired in coin up buttons. One of our crew, Kent, brought two charcoal grills and we cooked out for dinner. The cool desert wind picked up at night and we ate and drank outside. We worked up until 2:30 AM, then set up camp and slept in the arcade with doors open to let in the night air.
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The next morning we finished inventory and then fixed what we could. Unfortunately, the place was lacking in parts. I scavenged some replacement parts from the back of the place to fix a sit down Night Driver cab. This one meant a lot to me because it was the first arcade cab I remember seeing.
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We all decided to return to Phoenix on Saturday since we were pretty much fatigued from the heat and at a standstill without parts. We're planning a return trip before October now that we know what needs to be done.
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It was awesome seeing so many original machines, some rare, and some I hadn't played in 30 years. It really affirms what I love about the designs of classic cabinets and why I have no problem being called a purist. It was a great time. I had fun talking shop and hanging out with my Phx collector brothers and the CA locals who showed up (we DID outnumber them!). If you get a chance to go to Arcade Expo, do it!
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Post by: yotsuya on June 26, 2017, 09:41:45 pm
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Post by: yotsuya on June 26, 2017, 09:47:39 pm
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Post by: yotsuya on June 26, 2017, 09:49:51 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 26, 2017, 09:58:33 pm
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Post by: Mike A on June 27, 2017, 04:41:08 am
Post by: ChadTower on June 27, 2017, 08:55:39 am
Holy ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---! :cheers:
I've seen collections like that before but man are they few and far between. Here in MA just the building space would be ridiculously prohibitive.
Post by: yotsuya on June 27, 2017, 11:44:17 am
Holy ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---! :cheers:
I've seen collections like that before but man are they few and far between. Here in MA just the building space would be ridiculously prohibitive.
Yeah, the owner has some cash. In fact, the arcade complex had one building for pins, a second for vids (connected by a short hallway), a small cafeteria, a building dedicated to EM shooters, a big storage building for parts (mostly pin), yet ANOTHER storage area for projects, and plenty of parking and picnic space. It's at the base of a mountain, and at night was really cool.
As a bonus, Alpha-Tron gave me this...
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What is it? An open-frame 19" VGA arcade monitor!
Post by: pbj on June 27, 2017, 11:53:55 am
Post by: yotsuya on June 27, 2017, 12:25:58 pm
Hopefully it's not in a flood plain.... :P If so, tell him that driving his Ferrari into 3 foot deep water won't help.
The factory complex is right next to the Banning airport and old enough that you can tell it's not in a floodplain. I think his collection will be fine.
Post by: Howard_Casto on June 27, 2017, 01:14:19 pm
Post by: ChadTower on June 27, 2017, 01:19:48 pm
109 can't be typical weather there.
People keep games here in non climate controlled storage all the time and the extreme cold doesn't affect them much. They have a much larger tolerable range than people do.
Post by: pbj on June 27, 2017, 01:20:15 pm
The factory complex is right next to the Banning airport and old enough that you can tell it's not in a floodplain. I think his collection will be fine.
Yeah, that's what the other guy thought, too. :lol
Post by: ChadTower on June 27, 2017, 01:24:44 pm
And that's what PAPA in Pittsburgh thought before they lost 200+ games in a building that hadn't seen water since the 1950s.
Post by: pbj on June 27, 2017, 01:27:42 pm
And that's what PAPA in Pittsburgh thought before they lost 200+ games in a building that hadn't seen water since the 1950s.
(http://i3.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/017/204/CaptainAmerica1_zps8c295f96.JPG)
Finally.
Post by: yotsuya on June 27, 2017, 02:56:22 pm
Post by: ChadTower on June 27, 2017, 03:01:26 pm
We're not here to amuse you. We're here to amuse ourselves, bud. :cheers:
Post by: Howard_Casto on June 27, 2017, 09:10:04 pm
Post by: dkersten on June 27, 2017, 09:15:14 pm
We're supposed to amuse ourselves? I thought we were just supposed to drive each other crazy. :DFor most, that is the same thing.
Post by: Howard_Casto on June 27, 2017, 09:21:02 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 27, 2017, 09:26:52 pm
Anyhoo, it was an awesome trip and we're planning a second trip in September or October to get things finalized for the show.
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Post by: pbj on June 28, 2017, 09:57:56 am
Come on Jim do I really have to play Jesus built my hotrod for you to acknowledge the fact that White Zombie borrowed heavily from what Ministry was already doing?
Finally listened to this. Sounds like Ministry ripped off Butthole Surfers to me. It's ripoffs, all the way down, bro.
:cheers:
Post by: Howard_Casto on June 28, 2017, 12:27:11 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on June 28, 2017, 08:59:02 pm
Speaking of... ya'll don't get good pics cause it's nowhere near finished but this got underway today.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on June 29, 2017, 02:23:31 pm
I don't need no chauffeur.... I already drove there myself. *laughs manically*
I just flew in from Pittsburg and boy are my arms tired?
Post by: CoryBee on June 29, 2017, 02:36:07 pm
Interesting ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---, not my cup of tea though.
Post by: ChadTower on June 29, 2017, 03:48:30 pm
Post by: pbj on June 29, 2017, 04:41:06 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 29, 2017, 04:43:16 pm
I wonder how many of those games are ultimately about panties.
ALL of them.
Post by: harveybirdman on June 29, 2017, 05:23:56 pm
I wonder how many of those games are ultimately about panties.
ALL of them.
To be fair, aren't most games in life about panties when you get down to it?
Post by: yotsuya on June 29, 2017, 06:32:51 pm
I wonder how many of those games are ultimately about panties.
ALL of them.
To be fair, aren't most games in life about panties when you get down to it?
Do Don Panties
Post by: Howard_Casto on June 29, 2017, 09:25:53 pm
Post by: CoryBee on June 30, 2017, 02:40:36 am
Their cabinets always look so much better for long term sessions than any of ours.
It is an interesting setup at these "arcades". They are always Half video games/half video game gambling machines. So you have middle aged men playing games like plachinko smoking inside feet from little kids and teenagers gaming for hours on the real arcade machines.
I have also noticed most of their games besides some I shot are more like dance dance revolution but for your hands, just smashing buttons in unison.
edit: Don Don Panties II: The ResErection
Post by: Titchgamer on June 30, 2017, 07:50:36 am
Their cabinets always look so much better for long term sessions than any of ours.
It is an interesting setup at these "arcades". They are always Half video games/half video game gambling machines. So you have middle aged men playing games like plachinko smoking inside feet from little kids and teenagers gaming for hours on the real arcade machines.
I have also noticed most of their games besides some I shot are more like dance dance revolution but for your hands, just smashing buttons in unison.
edit: Don Don Panties II: The ResErection
British Arcades always used to be like this, half games half gamblers.
But sadly now most are more like 95% gambling and 5% games.
Not just arcades but other places to.
Like the local bowling alley used to have loads of games.
But now there is 2. plus pool tables, gamblers etc.
Post by: ChadTower on June 30, 2017, 09:14:01 am
Canada converted to 95% gambling 5% games in the 80s. Back then it was video slots. Then in the early 90s they moved to real slots.
Post by: harveybirdman on June 30, 2017, 09:27:28 am
Post by: pbj on June 30, 2017, 10:02:33 am
What should have been a simple job turned into a 75 minute odyssey of crawling on my living room floor, looking for a tiny spring, only to give up, sit down, and have it fall out of the controller housing. This was after Round 1 where I had replaced the sticks and put it back together, only to find out the touchpad stopped working. Turns out the touchpad can be opened up, and there's a ribbon cable inside it prone to getting unplugged. Once the dangler was put back in his socket, everything was good to go.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=359929)
Anyway, that's old and busted at the bottom, new hotness at the top. $2 shipped for 10. Replacements felt slightly lighter but fit perfectly. Ultimately it turns out that Metal Gear Solid: Phantom Pain is ridiculously sensitive to wear in the joysticks, and Metal Gear is impossible if Snake won't stop walking slowly, so that controller has been retired from Snake duty. Works fine with everything else.
:cheers:
Post by: ChadTower on June 30, 2017, 10:06:06 am
What should have been a simple job turned into a 75 minute odyssey of crawling on my living room floor, looking for a tiny spring, only to give up, sit down, and have it fall out of the controller housing.
That is absolutely the worst thing about having black light gameroom carpeting. Drop a small bolt or something on the floor, and let's face it that happens 100% of the time, it is GONE. The only way to find it is to walk around barefoot until you step on it. You can't even use the horizontal flashlight method because there is no shadow on a black carpet.
Chuff: Braze's Asteroids Deluxe multigame kit came in yesterday. Adds switching between Asteroide Deluxe, Asteroids, and Lunar Lander in an AD cabinet. I might install that over the long weekend.
Post by: CCM on June 30, 2017, 11:37:24 am
How's that for a slice of fried gold?
Post by: CoryBee on June 30, 2017, 02:27:39 pm
unless you're going to talk more about panties.
Panties eh?
Anyone wanna purchase some used panties bought out of a vending machine.....they were used before i bought them :dunno
Post by: thomas_surles on June 30, 2017, 03:35:54 pm
Depends on the odor level.unless you're going to talk more about panties.
Panties eh?
Anyone wanna purchase some used panties bought out of a vending machine.....they were used before i bought them :dunno
Post by: pbj on June 30, 2017, 03:54:35 pm
Post by: yotsuya on June 30, 2017, 04:17:36 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on June 30, 2017, 04:35:21 pm
Post by: pbj on June 30, 2017, 04:47:04 pm
Ima need a picture of the girl and proof she female first.
Here you go, sport.
(https://chickenofthesea.com/assets/img/int/logo.png)
Post by: Howard_Casto on June 30, 2017, 05:18:34 pm
Post by: ChadTower on June 30, 2017, 05:23:33 pm
Thought we already had a shellfish thread.
Post by: Nephasth on June 30, 2017, 07:13:44 pm
Post by: CoryBee on July 01, 2017, 06:26:36 am
(http://cdn.niketalk.com/8/89/8916705a_wp_opentuna.jpeg)
Oh god :censored:
Post by: Howard_Casto on July 02, 2017, 08:42:16 pm
Post by: ChadTower on July 03, 2017, 07:30:38 pm
Ha, I spent today greatly reducing our 15' lilacs. And I'm seriously considering ripping out all the 25 year old bushes along the property line and replacing with a privacy fence.
Post by: pbj on July 03, 2017, 10:31:01 pm
Guy walks up, "man, you look too happy."
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=359986)
"Don't get many days like this, friend."
Post by: yotsuya on July 07, 2017, 08:12:45 pm
This nice gift showed up for me today, courtesy of a fellow board member. See, I'm not that much of a cabsole, even if I am a filthy purist.
Post by: thomas_surles on July 08, 2017, 07:45:31 am
Post by: Nephasth on July 08, 2017, 11:51:01 am
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170708/e328fe288e737164444a34ce71c79b73.jpg)
This nice gift showed up for me today, courtesy of a fellow board member. See, I'm not that much of a cabsole, even if I am a filthy purist.
Punny...
Post by: yotsuya on July 08, 2017, 12:32:06 pm
Hook me up with one. I got $20 shipped
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170708/9eb2479b91730bd23e7fe80f77315a7d.jpg)
Post by: thomas_surles on July 08, 2017, 12:36:19 pm
Post by: HaRuMaN on July 08, 2017, 04:15:16 pm
Post by: yotsuya on July 08, 2017, 04:27:21 pm
Post by: HaRuMaN on July 08, 2017, 04:30:47 pm
Post by: Mike A on July 08, 2017, 04:32:46 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on July 08, 2017, 04:43:42 pm
Post by: BadMouth on July 08, 2017, 05:14:05 pm
Post by: pbj on July 08, 2017, 08:11:28 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on July 08, 2017, 08:44:34 pm
You ought to film yourself death punching it.
Toe stab!
Post by: ChadTower on July 08, 2017, 08:53:11 pm
That thing looks pretty solid. Heel stab.
Post by: yotsuya on July 08, 2017, 10:04:06 pm
Post by: pbj on July 09, 2017, 11:03:32 am
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=360075)
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=360077)
Post by: eds1275 on July 09, 2017, 03:55:49 pm
When the Matrix came out, I misheard and thought that Neil the Chosen One was the funniest thing ever. Not that Neo is all that much better.
Post by: pbj on July 10, 2017, 09:11:57 pm
I only swore twice during installation.
:cheers:
Post by: Howard_Casto on July 10, 2017, 10:16:24 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on July 10, 2017, 11:00:00 pm
Strange choice to put a sink in the side of a wall like that, but it kind of goes with those fancy magnetic kitchen accessories you have stuck up there.:laugh2: fabuluso huh? I use that too.
Post by: pbj on July 10, 2017, 11:41:27 pm
Strange choice to put a sink in the side of a wall like that, but it kind of goes with those fancy magnetic kitchen accessories you have stuck up there.
Meh it's a rental. At least the blow out valve is easily accessed.
And Fabuloso for life.
:cheers:
Post by: yotsuya on July 10, 2017, 11:55:21 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on July 11, 2017, 12:20:54 am
:laugh2: fabuluso huh? I use that too.
For the record I have a bottle of it as well. It's strange though.... I don't remember buying it......
Post by: BadMouth on July 11, 2017, 06:23:26 am
I had a megatouch full of roach crap that stunk something fierce. Went to the googles and came across someone at a used car dealership saying they used fabuloso on the stankest vehicles. They relayed a story about a deer carcass in a bronco.:laugh2: fabuluso huh? I use that too.
For the record I have a bottle of it as well. It's strange though.... I don't remember buying it......
I don't think it removed any of the smell from the megatouch cab, but it does have an overpowering scent of it's own. I ended up keeping a box of baking soda inside the megatouch.
Post by: pbj on July 11, 2017, 10:04:15 am
(http://i.imgur.com/naSGdJC.jpg)
And I've tried everything. Orange peels, baking soda, coffee grounds, lysol.
One machine I owned had smoke stains so bad it went through the paint and into the wood. I couldn't even belt sand it out.
Post by: ChadTower on July 11, 2017, 10:50:56 am
Yeah, when it's that bad, all you can do is seal it with paint and hope that works.
Post by: Howard_Casto on July 11, 2017, 02:13:00 pm
Post by: Titchgamer on July 13, 2017, 09:17:10 am
Picked these up back in may, A young lady made them for me and they fit right in with the rest of my figurines etc :)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170713/09a2254254d09c562ffd9fed0ee81d5d.jpg)
Also have something slightly bigger and more exciting on the way soon! :)
Post by: yotsuya on July 22, 2017, 08:13:34 pm
Post by: yotsuya on July 22, 2017, 08:18:39 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on July 22, 2017, 08:29:43 pm
Stranger things is cool because it's a show that adults can enjoy, but the stories focus around the adventures of a group of kids.... a concept that kind of died in the 80's after films like the Goonies perfected it. I'm excited about the new season.
The Defenders looks pretty good as well. I suffered through that boring season of Luke Cage just to be caught up for the team-up so this better be good.
Post by: yotsuya on July 24, 2017, 12:04:43 am
Post by: pbj on July 24, 2017, 12:08:17 pm
Anyway, hit the homebrew supply store - leveled up the cider production to 5 gallons at a time. Everybody likes it and it's dirt cheap.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/12zfAjyQ3RZNSw/giphy-downsized-large.gif)
Had to laugh as my middle aged white friend drove us there in his sports car. We're waddling stereotypes.
And then two breweries...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=360611)
The mason jar was a little cutesy for my tastes, but their beer is excellent and all around 10%...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=360613)
Net swiped this image, but I got the same pint glass. It joins my cabinet full of pint glasses that serve as a reminder of my misdirected priorities in life.
:cheers:
Post by: Howard_Casto on July 24, 2017, 03:05:48 pm
Had to laugh as my middle aged white friend drove us there in his sports car. We're waddling stereotypes.
You need to work on that. I don't go strolling down the road barefoot in overalls carrying an "XXX" jug after all. ;)
Post by: Ond on July 26, 2017, 05:39:38 pm
Post by: yotsuya on July 27, 2017, 12:01:45 am
Hey Paul, your trip out to Banning was one of the best things I've read on the forum in months. Thanks for sharing that, I enjoyed reading about it and the pics as well. That's the kind of thing that keeps me interested in this place. Still your bro ok?
Ond is a member of the Vulcan Bros 4lyf.
Post by: vwalbridge on July 27, 2017, 02:00:17 pm
Post by: yotsuya on July 27, 2017, 02:05:03 pm
Post by: Malenko on July 27, 2017, 02:10:40 pm
Mal is back. The universe has righted itself again. :cheers:
and apparently I'm already picking on thin-skinned newbs.
Post by: pbj on July 27, 2017, 02:52:50 pm
and apparently I'm already picking on thin-skinned newbs.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=360694)
We would accept no less.
Post by: Malenko on July 27, 2017, 03:17:18 pm
Hid my wife's face , cause ---fudgesicle--- you guys. This was in Kaohsiung, Taiwan at the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum.
I cannot express how grand this temple is.
Post by: Howard_Casto on July 27, 2017, 03:48:17 pm
Hid my wife's face , cause ---fudgesicle--- you guys.
What do you think we are going to do, rate her on a scale of 1 to 10?
Anybody standing next to a red-headed step child gets an automatic 5 and at least 6 more points for having the patience to put up with you.
You were great in a Christmas Story btw.
Ok I'm done.... anybody else got anything?
Post by: Malenko on July 27, 2017, 04:00:21 pm
What do you think we are going to do, rate her on a scale of 1 to 10?
Oh I definitely punched up landing her. Hid her face more because she'd kick ---my bottom--- over anything you guys could say. I look more like the one Pete from "Pete and Pete" than the ginger from Christmas Story.
I actually took this pic for PBJ but forgot to post it:
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=152888.0;attach=360700;image)
It was on the pier at Sun Moon Lake in Yuchi , apparently prior to the sign hundreds of people went over the guard rail and into the lake.
Post by: Howard_Casto on July 27, 2017, 04:13:38 pm
Post by: DoTheDonkeyKonga on July 27, 2017, 05:07:45 pm
and apparently I'm already picking on thin-skinned newbs.
Oh, so you're known for having an attitude problem then? You must be so proud of yourself. Or lonely and bitter. Maybe both. Is it both?
Post by: Malenko on July 27, 2017, 05:13:02 pm
Oh, so you're known for having an attitude problem then? You must be so proud of yourself. Or lonely and bitter. Maybe both. Is it both?
Only if you're X2. If you really want me to be a dick to you I'd be happy to oblige. Its ultimately up to you.
But hey, at least I don't follow people around to different threads and continue to name call them in an effort to bait them into some sort of lame internet fight, right? I mean we can both agree those people are the worst.
Post by: pbj on July 27, 2017, 05:22:04 pm
Denied. I still don't get the appeal of that game.... erased it after a week on my phone.
It's fun if you don't live in BFE. The raids are churning people back up and it'll get nuts again in August. It's too damn hot to play seriously right now.
Or lonely and bitter. Maybe both. Is it both?
Eh, he's hugged up pretty good on that poor Asian woman. I suspect he's alright on that front.
:cheers:
Post by: DoTheDonkeyKonga on July 27, 2017, 05:31:55 pm
Only if you're X2. If you really want me to be a dick to you I'd be happy to oblige. Its ultimately up to you.
But hey, at least I don't follow people around to different threads and continue to name call them in an effort to bait them into some sort of lame internet fight, right? I mean we can both agree those people are the worst.
You're right that's exactly what I did. You win :notworthy:
Post by: Howard_Casto on July 27, 2017, 05:52:54 pm
Post by: Malenko on July 27, 2017, 05:55:47 pm
Malenko is right. He responded pretty much how I would
Can I make that my sig?
Post by: opt2not on July 27, 2017, 06:15:13 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on July 27, 2017, 06:19:04 pm
I've stopped tip-toeing around the newb butterflies. The ones that can take the cold hard facts without being fluffed are the ones I'd like to see stick around here. The rest can kick rocks.I personally love when people get bent out of shape over nothing. Gives me something better to read while I poop
Post by: Ond on July 27, 2017, 06:22:42 pm
I needed 5 min to kill so I looked at the argument. Malenko is right. He responded pretty much how I would. Be chuffed that you have such great, experienced arcade enthusiasts around to give free advice. We lead horses to water, teach men to fish, ect. Enjoy the aspect of the hobby when you know absolutely nothing and you have to research, because you only experience it once. Most of us just sit around and complain about stuff to each other at this point.
Well said, glass of beer for you -> :cheers:
Post by: vwalbridge on July 27, 2017, 06:34:34 pm
I needed 5 min to kill so I looked at the argument. Malenko is right. He responded pretty much how I would. Be chuffed that you have such great, experienced arcade enthusiasts around to give free advice. We lead horses to water, teach men to fish, ect. Enjoy the aspect of the hobby when you know absolutely nothing and you have to research, because you only experience it once. Most of us just sit around and complain about stuff to each other at this point.
Well said, glass of beer for you -> :cheers:
Agreed. Howard is a wise veteran.
Post by: Howard_Casto on July 27, 2017, 06:36:38 pm
Malenko is right. He responded pretty much how I would
Can I make that my sig?
Frame it and stick it on the wall man. :)
Post by: Howard_Casto on July 27, 2017, 06:37:34 pm
I needed 5 min to kill so I looked at the argument. Malenko is right. He responded pretty much how I would. Be chuffed that you have such great, experienced arcade enthusiasts around to give free advice. We lead horses to water, teach men to fish, ect. Enjoy the aspect of the hobby when you know absolutely nothing and you have to research, because you only experience it once. Most of us just sit around and complain about stuff to each other at this point.
Well said, glass of beer for you -> :cheers:
Agreed. Howard is a wise veteran.
Now can I make that my sig? Is this opposites day or something? Did I die?
Post by: opt2not on July 27, 2017, 06:39:16 pm
Post by: yotsuya on July 27, 2017, 07:15:57 pm
Post by: DrakeTungsten on July 27, 2017, 09:02:23 pm
Is this opposites day or something?No. It's irony day:
I've stopped tip-toeing around the newb butterflies. The ones that can take the cold hard facts without being fluffed are the ones I'd like to see stick around here. The rest can kick rocks.There's a difference.
Post by: Ond on July 27, 2017, 09:08:53 pm
Post by: opt2not on July 27, 2017, 10:34:10 pm
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bx6HF8DIEAA8_Gy.jpg)
Post by: Malenko on July 28, 2017, 10:32:21 am
Post by: CCM on July 28, 2017, 11:44:29 am
My co-worker just reminded me about this today... I have a pretty busy weekend planned, but hopefully I will be able to find a few hours to check it out.
Post by: Howard_Casto on July 28, 2017, 01:51:02 pm
I'm chuffed to have pbj and Howard_Casto as my lackeys that live only to seek my approval.
The amount of "f"'s and "u"'s flying out of my mouth as I grin ear to ear can't be measured atm. I was drinking something man... almost choked. :)
Post by: pbj on July 31, 2017, 10:48:13 pm
:droid
Post by: 05SRT4 on August 01, 2017, 12:21:04 am
Post by: knave on August 02, 2017, 01:24:53 pm
Quick visit to Newegg and we have a nice little starter build on its way using a new AMD Ryzen chip.
I will enjoy sharing the experience from opening the boxes to first boot.
Who knows maybe she'll get hooked.
Post by: jennifer on August 02, 2017, 02:22:21 pm
My teenaged daughter expressed an interest in building her own PC, I'm stoked to provide her with the experience.Now even Jennifer gets all chuffered.... Let her build it, not just hand you tools.
Quick visit to Newegg and we have a nice little starter build on its way using a new AMD Ryzen chip.
I will enjoy sharing the experience from opening the boxes to first boot.
Who knows maybe she'll get hooked.
Post by: CCM on August 02, 2017, 03:01:28 pm
Back in Texas.
:droid
Shouldn't this be in the anti-chuff thread? >:D
Post by: CCM on August 02, 2017, 03:14:11 pm
Post by: pbj on August 02, 2017, 03:33:07 pm
Post by: knave on August 02, 2017, 04:00:55 pm
That is the plan...she is going to do everything from open the boxes to installing the OS. :applaud:My teenaged daughter expressed an interest in building her own PC, I'm stoked to provide her with the experience.Now even Jennifer gets all chuffered.... Let her build it, not just hand you tools.
Quick visit to Newegg and we have a nice little starter build on its way using a new AMD Ryzen chip.
I will enjoy sharing the experience from opening the boxes to first boot.
Who knows maybe she'll get hooked.
Post by: Ond on August 02, 2017, 04:54:11 pm
Shedding 15 pounds after sticking to some good nutrition and exercise. Getting stronger with the bodyweight training I'm doing. The chin up bar is my nemesis. Most men can't do 5 full pull ups. When I started I could barely do one, now I can just crank out five. When I can do ten I'll reset my goals. Most women can't even do a single pull-up but that's just a physiological difference particularly in the shoulders and back muscles. Women tend to be naturally better at sit-ups by comparison. Years ago a certain (fit) lady challenged a group of us cocky guys, as to how many pull-ups she could do. We said “five” and she proceeded to power through ten of them to our goggle eyed amazement.
Getting through another Winter. I goddam hate the cold. Most winters I do nothing, just put on weight and get lazy. Not this Winter.
Getting back into hobby stuff, arcade related included, after a series of unfortunate events. I was pretty much ready to forget about the arcade hobby for good. No interest or passion in it any more, unable to finish projects etc. etc. Turns out those unfortunate events were kind of liberating. A hobby should NEVER be like working even if you love your job. I’m happy to be tinkering in the garage again but with a different point of view.
Post by: pbj on August 03, 2017, 10:51:45 am
Adios, $200.
Shedding 15 pounds after sticking to some good nutrition and exercise. Getting stronger with the bodyweight training I'm doing.
That's awesome, man. Good for you. I'm going through a premature mid-life crisis and have gone under the tutelage of a body building physician for the last few months. Sad to say I'm currently stronger than I've ever been. He tells me I've progressed from "weak, ugly ---smurfette---" to "ugly ---smurfette---" in between screaming at me in Spanish.
:cheers:
Post by: yotsuya on August 03, 2017, 08:01:24 pm
This piece of Atari history showed up today...
Post by: HaRuMaN on August 03, 2017, 08:07:28 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 03, 2017, 08:09:23 pm
rip-off Simon?
Mexican, Simon ripped ATARI off first!!!!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touch_Me_(arcade_game)
Post by: HaRuMaN on August 03, 2017, 08:38:52 pm
rip-off Simon?
Mexican, Simon ripped ATARI off first!!!!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touch_Me_(arcade_game)
Gringo, Simon did it better. ;D
Post by: Ond on August 04, 2017, 05:35:26 am
.... He tells me I've progressed from "weak, ugly ---smurfette---" to "ugly ---smurfette---" in between screaming at me in Spanish.
:cheers:
:lol Well, I can tell you from experience that nothing kicks the old mid-life crisis in the balls harder than getting fitter, more flexible and stronger. Good on ya Jim. I started getting pissed off that I'd ache all over after just doing simple stuff like gardening or working on the car not to mention I couldn't fit into my favourite Levi 501's without popping the top button. I don't ache at all any more the day after hard physical work. The only downside is a cupboard full of clown pants. Good news for you dudes in your 30s and 40s!
:cheers:
Post by: Nephasth on August 04, 2017, 10:10:30 am
.... He tells me I've progressed from "weak, ugly ---smurfette---" to "ugly ---smurfette---" in between screaming at me in Spanish.
:cheers:
:lol Well, I can tell you from experience that nothing kicks the old mid-life crisis in the balls harder than getting fitter, more flexible and stronger. Good on ya Jim. I started getting pissed off that I'd ache all over after just doing simple stuff like gardening or working on the car not to mention I couldn't fit into my favourite Levi 501's without popping the top button. I don't ache at all any more the day after hard physical work. The only downside is a cupboard full of clown pants. Good news for you dudes in your 30s and 40s!
:cheers:
Down to 76kg here! 12.7 kilos lighter than the start of the year.
Post by: HaRuMaN on August 04, 2017, 10:49:56 am
kg
:angry:
Post by: Nephasth on August 04, 2017, 11:04:29 am
Post by: HaRuMaN on August 04, 2017, 11:12:15 am
Post by: opt2not on August 04, 2017, 11:15:45 am
Post by: pbj on August 04, 2017, 11:27:25 am
Post by: Howard_Casto on August 04, 2017, 02:11:14 pm
Celsius vs Fahrenheit might be the exception though as Celsius temps are based around the boiling and freezing points of water while Fahrenheit is based upon some guy sticking a thermometer outside and saying "yeah we'll call that a 62". That doesn't mean I'll switch, but it does make more sense.
Post by: Ond on August 04, 2017, 05:44:20 pm
Down to 76kg here! 12.7 kilos lighter than the start of the year.
Damn! You are 3 kilos lighter than me.
Post by: knave on August 04, 2017, 07:15:23 pm
... Fahrenheit is based upon some guy sticking a thermometer outside and saying "yeah we'll call that a 62". That doesn't mean I'll switch, but it does make more sense.
Didn't he put a thermometer in a solution of salt water or something like that? ;P
Post by: DrakeTungsten on August 05, 2017, 12:01:22 am
Shedding 15 pounds after sticking to some good nutrition and exercise. Getting stronger with the bodyweight training I'm doing.
That's awesome, man. Good for you. I'm going through a premature mid-life crisis and have gone under the tutelage of a body building physician for the last few months. Sad to say I'm currently stronger than I've ever been. He tells me I've progressed from "weak, ugly ---smurfette---" to "ugly ---smurfette---" in between screaming at me in Spanish.
:cheers:
Cool. Stride amongst the millennials not as a mighty old man, but as a mighty old man.
Post by: jennifer on August 05, 2017, 01:50:28 pm
** Jennifer pokes her belly and wiggles her butt.... Perhaps I am just in the wrong thread, where is that ANTI chuffer?.... He tells me I've progressed from "weak, ugly ---smurfette---" to "ugly ---smurfette---" in between screaming at me in Spanish.
:cheers:
:lol Well, I can tell you from experience that nothing kicks the old mid-life crisis in the balls harder than getting fitter, more flexible and stronger. Good on ya Jim. I started getting pissed off that I'd ache all over after just doing simple stuff like gardening or working on the car not to mention I couldn't fit into my favourite Levi 501's without popping the top button. I don't ache at all any more the day after hard physical work. The only downside is a cupboard full of clown pants. Good news for you dudes in your 30s and 40s!
:cheers:
Post by: dkersten on August 09, 2017, 09:26:58 am
Fahrenheit scale started with body temp, which was supposed to be 100 degrees, but they screwed up the measurement, which is why body temp is 98.6, not 100. A "foot" was based on the kings foot when it was established. Although the scales were established based on things that made sense at the time, they are just way too arbitrary in today's standard.... Fahrenheit is based upon some guy sticking a thermometer outside and saying "yeah we'll call that a 62". That doesn't mean I'll switch, but it does make more sense.
Didn't he put a thermometer in a solution of salt water or something like that? ;P
Post by: pbj on August 09, 2017, 10:03:32 am
Fahrenheit scale started with body temp, which was supposed to be 100 degrees, but they screwed up the measurement, which is why body temp is 98.6, not 100. A "foot" was based on the kings foot when it was established. Although the scales were established based on things that made sense at the time, they are just way too arbitrary in today's standard.
There's like 10 different explanations for those measurements, bro. Take your factoids somewhere else.
Post by: Malenko on August 09, 2017, 11:31:39 am
Fahrenheit scale started with body temp, which was supposed to be 100 degrees, but they screwed up the measurement, which is why body temp is 98.6, not 100. A "foot" was based on the kings foot when it was established. Although the scales were established based on things that made sense at the time, they are just way too arbitrary in today's standard.
Wow, as an author I thought you'd do some kind of fact checking before posting some ---That which is odiferous and causeth plants to grow--- like that.
Fahrenheit invented the mercury thermometer which was more accurate than Roemer's alcohol based thermometer. Fahrenheit thought the human body was 96* not 100*. To allow for a greater degree of precision of the mercury thermometer, the Roemer's scale was multiplied by 4.
Fun fact Celsius and Fahrenheit converge at -40 degrees.
Post by: Howard_Casto on August 09, 2017, 12:43:17 pm
In regards to the foot. You all are aware that the distance has changed a lot over the years even though it's still called the same thing. The yards we use today are based on sewing, which in turn was based upon ship measurements (the sails, the rigging, ect.).... feet are based upon carpentry, ect. They were adjusted into units that worked well with the professions that had to measure with that scale the most. It's starting to become less relevant in regards to carpentry now that soulless corporations manufacture lumber and 3/4 plywood isn't quite 3/4" 2x4"s are 1.5x3 ect.....
Post by: Nephasth on August 09, 2017, 03:50:42 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 09, 2017, 09:47:42 pm
I'm chuffed my buddy HaRuMaN finally met PBJ.
Post by: pbj on August 10, 2017, 12:58:05 am
Post by: ark_ader on August 10, 2017, 02:29:22 am
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 10, 2017, 07:40:48 am
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170810/859a5e9cdc123d238622ec06b6250c1c.jpg)
I'm chuffed my buddy HaRuMaN finally met PBJ.
Dude on the left is pretty ugly...Juz kidden Haruman. Loves yous. :-*
Post by: HaRuMaN on August 10, 2017, 11:21:45 am
Dude on the left is pretty ugly...Juz kidden Haruman. Loves yous. :-*
I've never claimed to be a handsome man...
I was definitely chuffed to meet Les Claypool though. Very cool guy, easy to talk to and funny. :cheers: His wine is pretty good too.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 10, 2017, 01:26:20 pm
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 10, 2017, 01:32:09 pm
Post by: dkersten on August 11, 2017, 07:13:00 pm
Wow, as an author I thought you'd do some kind of fact checking before posting some ---That which is odiferous and causeth plants to grow--- like that.I just went with what my high school chemistry teacher taught me back in 1987, and back then things were usually prefaced with "the story goes that..." Doesn't matter if it is right or not, it made the point to high school students that the scale wasn't arbitrary, no matter how little relevance the basis has today, which is why I shared it when Howard suggested the scale was completely arbitrary and made no sense. I suppose it would have helped if I had prefaced my post with "the way I heard it in high school was..."
And no, as an author I do almost no research or "fact checking". Sure, it is all pure ---That which is odiferous and causeth plants to grow---, I am a fiction writer. On a note I found interesting, a friend who had just graduated with a masters in bio-chemistry read my first book about a year ago and told me that I must have done a ton of research to write it. My "fact checking" was recalling fragments of sci-fi stories I read 30+ years ago that sounded good and writing those into the story. Perhaps the same chemistry teacher who told the story about Fahrenheit mistakenly marking human body temp at 100 degrees is teaching college bio-chemistry now...
Post by: pbj on August 12, 2017, 06:05:51 pm
Brash Brewing Company. They have a very solid line up of arcade games at 25 cents a play...
:cheers:
Post by: yotsuya on August 12, 2017, 07:02:34 pm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170812/09541dd27e7b1289731fa86121095604.jpg)
Post by: 05SRT4 on August 12, 2017, 08:08:10 pm
Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk
Post by: pbj on August 19, 2017, 03:19:01 pm
26 breweries to go..
:cheers:
Post by: Nephasth on August 19, 2017, 05:07:59 pm
So long sweet prince.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170813/12949022eb59cb55c38831752a09b36b.jpg)
Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk
Now change your avatar.
Post by: pbj on August 21, 2017, 03:02:50 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=361457)
Houston, checking in.
Post by: pbj on August 22, 2017, 03:25:08 pm
So turns out Dr. Kripal works half a mile away, so I picked up a copy of his book and got it signed. The Communion movie terrified me as a child, much more than it should have. Anyway, very nice guy. He says Whitley is telling the truth, whatever the visitors may be.
:cheers:
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 22, 2017, 04:08:09 pm
Post by: PL1 on August 22, 2017, 07:47:49 pm
Scantily clad women make it through the censors but one plumber showing plumbers crack is not okay. :laugh: Plumbers lives matter.Did you forget to include the mandatory ISO 12312-2 protective eyeware and/or eye-bleach? :duckhunt Viewer's eyes matter.
Scott
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 23, 2017, 08:33:55 am
:lol
Post by: HaRuMaN on August 23, 2017, 09:31:42 am
Scantily clad women make it through the censors but one plumber showing plumbers crack is not okay. :laugh: Plumbers lives matter.
If you notice, the cheesecake thread is long gone my friend...
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 23, 2017, 11:33:20 am
Scantily clad women make it through the censors but one plumber showing plumbers crack is not okay. :laugh: Plumbers lives matter.
If you notice, the cheesecake thread is long gone my friend...
Because of its size was my understanding...Not for content...Alluring, ever changing content...Lets have a minute of silence...
(https://i.imgur.com/I1nE3iJ.gif)
Post by: jennifer on August 23, 2017, 11:36:12 am
NO WAY!!!.... What possibly could be the reasoning behind this?Scantily clad women make it through the censors but one plumber showing plumbers crack is not okay. :laugh: Plumbers lives matter.
If you notice, the cheesecake thread is long gone my friend...
Post by: PL1 on August 23, 2017, 11:58:47 am
NO WAY!!!.... What possibly could be the reasoning behind this?Scantily clad women make it through the censors but one plumber showing plumbers crack is not okay. :laugh: Plumbers lives matter.
If you notice, the cheesecake thread is long gone my friend...
This topic has been moved temporarily. It is jeopardizing the Google Ads on the forum, which pay for the forum. Once I figure out how to remove Google from just this thread I'll put it back.
--- saint
Scott
Post by: ChadTower on August 23, 2017, 12:01:53 pm
I thought they measured weight in stones...
Men measure their weight in cajones.
Post by: pbj on August 23, 2017, 12:12:22 pm
:cheers:
Post by: ChadTower on August 23, 2017, 12:18:55 pm
Never thought that really belonged here anyway. There are a billion places on the net to get that stuff.
Post by: Mike A on August 23, 2017, 01:57:42 pm
Post by: pbj on August 23, 2017, 02:00:22 pm
Post by: HaRuMaN on August 23, 2017, 02:23:52 pm
Yeah, but that MPM weirdo had nothing else to contribute to this forum, guys.
Lol yeah his post count probably took a massive hit. :lol
Post by: yotsuya on August 25, 2017, 11:36:54 pm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170826/c53caedc1b46911d6fd2e017c4ddb531.jpg)
Post by: pbj on August 26, 2017, 12:02:49 am
Post by: yotsuya on August 26, 2017, 11:59:47 am
Pix...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170826/1c11b41ad7cd1512be2871d4ae7789c7.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170826/d48a747a8eb0ae884a8a73f710fb06a8.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170826/421e72c8dd4f7f7ac270eee0c4f7964b.jpg)
Post by: Howard_Casto on August 26, 2017, 01:34:30 pm
Hurr hurr hurr why the ---fudgesicle--- does everyone think that joke is funny? They have other songs. I heard that at least 5 times from other people.
They have other songs like the Baha Men have songs besides "Who Let the Dogs Out?" ;)
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 26, 2017, 05:40:35 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on August 26, 2017, 05:52:45 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 26, 2017, 11:02:04 pm
Post by: Slippyblade on August 27, 2017, 12:12:29 am
Post by: pbj on August 27, 2017, 12:56:21 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=361570)
Post by: Howard_Casto on August 27, 2017, 01:17:16 pm
Post by: pbj on August 27, 2017, 01:26:58 pm
Holy.
---steaming pile of meadow muffin---.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=361584)
Post by: Howard_Casto on August 27, 2017, 03:05:33 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 27, 2017, 03:05:33 pm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170827/105127423f3aaf39f73599b285cd88a6.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170827/e73fb4b751e3a26f0e5d8b1e9fd5b01d.jpg)
Post by: Howard_Casto on August 27, 2017, 03:06:06 pm
Post by: pbj on August 27, 2017, 04:32:11 pm
:cheers:
Post by: yotsuya on August 27, 2017, 04:48:30 pm
Post by: pbj on August 27, 2017, 09:33:11 pm
I present my new favorite outfit.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=361582)
I call it stoned alien and jorts vol 1.
Post by: yotsuya on August 27, 2017, 10:17:33 pm
So, apparently I am king of the land manatees in this state, and I'm tired of wearing the two sets of clothes I brought over and over again (thought I'd be home by now, ha!), so I was relegated to the finest selection at Walmart.
I present my new favorite outfit.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=361582)
I call it stoned alien and jorts vol 1.
You better wear that ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- to ZapCon '18 so you can run with me and MikeA!
Post by: Malenko on August 27, 2017, 10:47:04 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on August 27, 2017, 10:51:58 pm
Glad you aren't dead and stuff. I hope that it doesn't take Houston a decade to recover like New Orleans did.
Post by: harveybirdman on August 27, 2017, 11:44:37 pm
Nice outfit James, hope all your pins are safe.
Post by: Nephasth on August 28, 2017, 09:49:53 am
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 28, 2017, 10:46:16 am
So, apparently I am king of the land manatees in this state, and I'm tired of wearing the two sets of clothes I brought over and over again (thought I'd be home by now, ha!), so I was relegated to the finest selection at Walmart.
I present my new favorite outfit.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=361582)
I call it stoned alien and jorts vol 1.
Why no white sandals?
Post by: pbj on August 28, 2017, 11:04:17 am
Post by: Howard_Casto on August 28, 2017, 01:17:17 pm
Post by: pbj on August 29, 2017, 06:45:23 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=361591)
And free beer coupons are legal here...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=361616)
So it's not all bad...
:cheers:
Post by: harveybirdman on August 29, 2017, 08:08:24 pm
Post by: pbj on August 29, 2017, 08:36:12 pm
Also made it to cattlemans steakhouse downtown. Gotta play to the culinary strengths around here.
:cheers:
Post by: Howard_Casto on August 29, 2017, 09:10:14 pm
Post by: Nephasth on August 30, 2017, 10:23:05 am
Whenever anyone tries to force a compliment out of me by asking "how's the food?", I just reply, "It'll make a turd."
>:D
Post by: pbj on August 30, 2017, 05:39:45 pm
Anyway, went to Bricktown to eat bbq, drink wine, and stare at tourists. 9/10 would recommend.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=361630)
Post by: yotsuya on September 01, 2017, 03:16:30 pm
http://www.harow.fr/arcadesofa.html
Post by: pbj on September 01, 2017, 03:20:02 pm
:timebomb:
Got to drive through downtown Houston at 60mph during rush hour yesterday. Don't think that will ever happen ever again.
Post by: Malenko on September 01, 2017, 03:34:45 pm
Got to drive through downtown Houston at 60mph during rush hour yesterday. Don't think that will ever happen ever again.
How was the lootin?
Post by: pbj on September 01, 2017, 03:40:09 pm
Post by: HaRuMaN on September 01, 2017, 04:55:32 pm
Just found the best sofa for PBJ's Man Cave....
http://www.harow.fr/arcadesofa.html (http://www.harow.fr/arcadesofa.html)
omfg a weecade sofa... :dizzy:
Post by: HaRuMaN on September 01, 2017, 04:58:00 pm
Post by: pbj on September 01, 2017, 05:14:11 pm
omfg a weecade sofa... :dizzy:
So when can we expect you to start selling a kit?
Post by: thomas_surles on September 01, 2017, 05:15:19 pm
Just applied for a new job (with promotion) at work and interview went really well. I should hear something definitive next week. :cheers:Looks like you will be able to upgrade that couch/guestbed
Post by: HaRuMaN on September 01, 2017, 05:16:35 pm
omfg a weecade sofa... :dizzy:
So when can we expect you to start selling a kit?
Never. There's some things even I won't do. ;)
Post by: pbj on September 01, 2017, 05:26:17 pm
omfg a weecade sofa... :dizzy:
So when can we expect you to start selling a kit?
Never. There's some things even I won't do. ;)
Yeah, sorry, I don't believe this.
Post by: HaRuMaN on September 01, 2017, 05:32:58 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/HfyI2.gif)
Post by: HaRuMaN on September 01, 2017, 05:37:44 pm
Just applied for a new job (with promotion) at work and interview went really well. I should hear something definitive next week. :cheers:Looks like you will be able to upgrade that couch/guestbed
(http://i.imgur.com/I8kq0uJ.gif)
Post by: nexusmtz on September 02, 2017, 02:14:26 am
Post by: Howard_Casto on September 02, 2017, 02:16:56 am
Post by: yotsuya on September 02, 2017, 09:29:44 am
Progress! Since February, 41 lbs. and an A1C drop from Diabetic to Normal. Now, if only the rest of me could be considered normal.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170902/aafc4a628450f228b4c1237be2f08df1.jpg)
Post by: TOMMYGUN on September 02, 2017, 01:52:15 pm
Finally got to try an Oklahoma Indian taco... Just as good as legend told.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=361591)
And free beer coupons are legal here...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=361616)
So it's not all bad...
:cheers:
Tell me you did get the Stella :cheers:
Post by: ark_ader on September 02, 2017, 11:43:45 pm
Finally got to try an Oklahoma Indian taco... Just as good as legend told.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=361591)
And free beer coupons are legal here...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=361616)
So it's not all bad...
:cheers:
Tell me you did get the Stella :cheers:
Nothing wrong with a few bottles of wife beater.
I decided to change my outlook to this hobby. I got the whole mame and mess archive, all 387gb of it. I just need 10 years to sift through it all. Now I'm definitely going to hell with the rest of you. I can always delete it later if my hypocrisy gets the better of me. :angel: There is so much ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---.... :laugh2:
Post by: pbj on September 02, 2017, 11:49:07 pm
Post by: nexusmtz on September 03, 2017, 01:13:41 am
Cool man. I'm finally under 230 pounds. Mind you I'm one pound under, so depending upon my meals I'll probably be back over tomorrow, but still..... progress is progress.Nice work, and I hear ya. Nothing like a long weekend to challenge you. Keep at it.
Post by: Ond on September 03, 2017, 07:51:26 pm
Cool man. I'm finally under 230 pounds. Mind you I'm one pound under, so depending upon my meals I'll probably be back over tomorrow, but still..... progress is progress.Nice work, and I hear ya. Nothing like a long weekend to challenge you. Keep at it.
Good on you guys for the weight control effort. I'm nearly at my target weight now of 74kg (163 pounds). I'm just on 76kg so a couple of Kg to go. It's just that last belly fat which I think is the hardest place for blokes to shed it from. I'm doing body weight training to build some muscle and gain lean body mass back up to around 78kg (172 pounds) or so. Chuff reward moment for me was recently trying on a new pair of size down jeans .... and them fitting!
Post by: nexusmtz on September 03, 2017, 09:29:08 pm
[...]I'm nearly at my target weight now of 74kg (163 pounds). I'm just on 76kg so a couple of Kg to go.[...]Congrats! I haven't seen 74kg since about a year into my marriage :)
Post by: Howard_Casto on September 03, 2017, 11:12:16 pm
Congrats on getting skinny. :)
It sounds like byoac needs a weight loss club.
Post by: Ond on September 04, 2017, 12:00:04 am
[...]I'm nearly at my target weight now of 74kg (163 pounds). I'm just on 76kg so a couple of Kg to go.[...]Congrats! I haven't seen 74kg since about a year into my marriage :)
Heh, that makes two of us!
I was 185lbs in high school, so I don't think I've ever been that light in my adult life. Then again the way my frame is if I were that light a stiff breeze would blow you away.
Congrats on getting skinny. :)
It sounds like byoac needs a weight loss club.
Thanks Howard, yeah I have a light frame and I'm on the tall side (6' 1") so that weight is about right for me. Probably too light for a medium or heavy framed fellow of that height though. Hearing other peoples efforts to shed some weight is motivating especially when you hear its' resulted in major health improvements. For my part I've had a major life change, going from a very sedentary white collar job to a really physical blue collar job. Losing weight, getting strong are largely tied up with that. Skinny is not that healthy either, slim and muscular is my goal I guess. I'd be happy to share what works for me but I'm not interested in getting all preachy about diets and such. Everyone is different and has different reasons or ideas. One thing I have learned is how to cook up some tasty meals!
Post by: TOMMYGUN on September 04, 2017, 03:38:58 am
No serious i should do that.
Post by: ark_ader on September 04, 2017, 05:25:35 am
Post by: dkersten on September 04, 2017, 02:14:56 pm
I weighed in at 239lbs on Sept 13. This morning I was 224. I was traveling for the last week, which makes it hard to stick to the diet, so I only lost 1 lb that week, but otherwise it has been steady loss. On top of this, each morning I force myself to do some basic exercises. Nothing crazy, but enough to get muscles stretched out and joints moving better. I am quite certain that the little bit of arthritis that has plagued my back is spreading to more joints, and lately I have had a tendency toward some wickedly painful tendinitis (wrist, elbow, shoulder, knee, and feet). The basic calisthenic workout has improved all that noticeably, and I feel myself getting stronger each day. Not carrying the extra 15 lbs has helped too. Each day I can do more, and actually want to do more. I have some big projects coming up once my house is done, and need to be able to do carpentry work. In a week I will be wiring my new house for all the low voltage stuff, that will be my first challenge, up and down a lot of ladders.
Aside from just feeling better, I want to get down about another 10 lbs, maybe 15. I know it will spring back once I start eating "normal" again, so I just want to use this to get a little healthier and see how long I can maintain.
Congrats to the others here losing weight. When you sit all day in front of a computer and don't have a super active lifestyle out of the office, it can be incredibly difficult to do, so my hat is off to you.
Post by: Ond on September 04, 2017, 05:11:16 pm
Post by: ark_ader on September 04, 2017, 07:10:46 pm
Like Howard said, a separate 'weight loss' thread is an idea. I might start one when I get to target weight. There's a big difference between making some effort to control your weight and making none at all, so good on all you guys that are doing something about it. The only real way to a permanent healthy weight is by changing habits of a lifetime, learning to eat nutritious foods that you actually enjoy with generally smaller portions. I like the regular pics of great meals some dudes here enjoy at iconic restaurants. It's coming on Spring here in Melbourne so I'm looking forward to a lot more BBQ and eating meals out on our back deck. :cheers:
Just necro mine.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,151525.msg1591778.html#msg1591778 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,151525.msg1591778.html#msg1591778)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TymvVU-iUY0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TymvVU-iUY0)
I could get old but never so thin.
Post by: yotsuya on September 04, 2017, 10:24:15 pm
Post by: pbj on September 04, 2017, 11:40:07 pm
Anyway, back in Houston.
:cheers:
Post by: thomas_surles on September 05, 2017, 07:24:00 pm
---goshdarn---, I'm gone for a week and we're trading recipes around here,So what got trashed?
Anyway, back in Houston.
:cheers:
Post by: HaRuMaN on September 05, 2017, 07:32:01 pm
---goshdarn---, I'm gone for a week and we're trading recipes around here,So what got trashed?
Anyway, back in Houston.
:cheers:
Only pbj... :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: pbj on September 05, 2017, 09:00:37 pm
My parents lost their air conditioner, travel trailer, full tool shed, and fence. Some damage to boat lift, but boat has since been moved to another and engine was fine. Their house is okay. Cars fine. Many houses surrounding them completely destroyed. Some are just a pile of rubble.
Yesterday we drove a car convoy to Austin because my mom was stuck up there without a vehicle. Spent 100 miles of that drive trying to find a gas station with gas.... Had 3/4 of a gallon in the tank when I finally found gas, and we got the last 15 gallons they had.
Plenty of gas in Rockport, oddly.
I had put in a month ago to take today off. Spent 90% of it sleeping. Pics tomorrow when I'm on the clock.
Post by: Malenko on September 06, 2017, 09:20:56 am
Post by: Slippyblade on September 06, 2017, 07:03:20 pm
glad to hear that you and yours made it out safely. :cheers:
For great truth, man. Stay safe!
Post by: Howard_Casto on September 11, 2017, 11:53:22 pm
Post by: dkersten on September 12, 2017, 12:50:48 am
Picture doesn't really look like much but this is sort of the culmination of about 6 months of planning, so I am pretty chuffed about it.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=152888.0;attach=361919)
Post by: Malenko on September 12, 2017, 08:03:00 am
Post by: pbj on September 12, 2017, 09:56:34 am
Moved the biggest part of my world of Nintendo reproduction in the house. Got the drawers calibrated for the most part. I also moved all my consoles, games and accessories out of my room in preparation of the move. I didn't get a hernia lifting that frikkin 200lb W.O.N. cab and didn't die of a heart attack moving all my stuff so these days I consider that a win. I'm mostly chuffed that this all-consuming monster of a project is almost done.
No pics, no World of Nintendo.
Post by: HaRuMaN on September 12, 2017, 10:56:12 am
Printed with glow in the dark PLA:
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=361923;image)
Post by: Howard_Casto on September 12, 2017, 01:13:16 pm
Moved the biggest part of my world of Nintendo reproduction in the house. Got the drawers calibrated for the most part. I also moved all my consoles, games and accessories out of my room in preparation of the move. I didn't get a hernia lifting that frikkin 200lb W.O.N. cab and didn't die of a heart attack moving all my stuff so these days I consider that a win. I'm mostly chuffed that this all-consuming monster of a project is almost done.
No pics, no World of Nintendo.
Phone is dead atm... forgot to put it on charge last night. I'll start a build log in the consoles forum tonight hopefully.
Post by: dkersten on September 12, 2017, 09:56:48 pm
no ceiling loops?Nah, it all comes from all different directions on the upper 2 floors, so no large bundles until it comes together in the equipment room. Both floors are trussed, so easy to run wires through without any kind of hangers anyway.
Finished up today, total count came to 10 14/4 drops for speakers, 9 RG6 drops (2 for attic antenna, rest for TV's), 12 cat6A drops, and 42 cat5e drops. Each TV has an RG6, a cat5e, and a cat6A. Each network drop (2 per bedroom on top of the TV drops) has a cat5e and a cat6A. 8 of the cat5e's are for cameras on the exterior, 3 are for Ubiquity WiFi AP's, one for the doorbell (in case I decide to go that direction), one behind fridge (never know when you need more bandwidth to the fridge), one in kitchen island, one on kitchen counter, one to each security keypad, one to the alarm main controller, one to the attic, just in case, and 8 to the whole house audio controllers (Russound MCA88 system). Basement is still mostly not wired, but I will do it later. A good day with the only naff being a mishap while drilling out a hole. The bit caught and I wasn't prepared and I torqued the hell out of my wrist and forearm, the one I had surgery on a couple years ago. It is all swollen and bruised, but doesn't seem broken. It twisted so far I was worried I popped some screws out of the steel plate holding the bone together..
Once all drops were done, I cleaned up the wiring a bit.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=361960)
Project accomplished, too much to do at work so cutting my week of vacation short to get back into the office.
Post by: Howard_Casto on September 12, 2017, 10:34:26 pm
Post by: Slippyblade on September 13, 2017, 10:37:18 pm
Post by: jennifer on September 14, 2017, 12:00:24 am
Got my el cheapo 3D printer up and running and reasonably calibrated.That thing seems quite intense, how long did it take?.... And el cheepo you say? Jenn would be curious to see whats possible nowdays.... Could you in theory anyway, print the parts to build another printer?
Printed with glow in the dark PLA:
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=361923;image)
Post by: Nephasth on September 14, 2017, 12:17:37 am
Got my el cheapo 3D printer up and running and reasonably calibrated.That thing seems quite intense, how long did it take?.... And el cheepo you say? Jenn would be curious to see whats possible nowdays.... Could you in theory anyway, print the parts to build another printer?
Printed with glow in the dark PLA:
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=361923;image)
Do you want Skynet? Because that's how you get Skynet.
Post by: jennifer on September 14, 2017, 12:34:05 am
Post by: pbj on September 14, 2017, 12:43:43 am
What is a skynet?.... Did I miss something?
There's a series of documentaries called Terminator. I urge you to watch them and prepare yourself.
Post by: HaRuMaN on September 14, 2017, 10:48:42 am
That thing seems quite intense, how long did it take?.... And el cheepo you say? Jenn would be curious to see whats possible nowdays.... Could you in theory anyway, print the parts to build another printer?
Maybe 3 hours or so?
The printer is a Tevo Tarantula. Prints can be as large as 7" x 7" x 7". Under $200 shipped from China... the included instructions suck but there are a very good set of youtube assembly videos I found.
So I could print the acrylic pieces (as PLA or ABS) but you would still need 4 stepper motors (X,Y,Z, and extruder) as well as aluminum 2020 and 2040 extrusions to mount everything, controller, power supply, motherboard, belts, wheels, etc.
Probably easier and cheaper to get the kit, to be honest.
Post by: jennifer on September 14, 2017, 12:59:11 pm
Post by: HaRuMaN on September 14, 2017, 01:08:21 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on September 14, 2017, 02:12:21 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on September 15, 2017, 03:05:49 pm
#tully4life
Post by: thomas_surles on September 15, 2017, 06:29:03 pm
Side story. On the way back a car slammed into the back of us. As i got out the guy hauls ass and im running down the highway trying to get his tag. Luckily the truck was ok. Not even a scratch. But ol dudes car was crushed.
Post by: Slippyblade on September 15, 2017, 06:51:32 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on September 15, 2017, 07:18:47 pm
Well that sucks, glad you're ok!Thanks. My back hurts now though
Post by: yotsuya on September 15, 2017, 08:23:38 pm
Side story. On the way back a car slammed into the back of us. As i got out the guy hauls ass and im running down the highway trying to get his tag. Luckily the truck was ok. Not even a scratch. But ol dudes car was crushed.
Your story made me think of this....
https://youtu.be/Ka72kWlAjwQ
Post by: thomas_surles on September 15, 2017, 08:28:19 pm
Almost spot on
Side story. On the way back a car slammed into the back of us. As i got out the guy hauls ass and im running down the highway trying to get his tag. Luckily the truck was ok. Not even a scratch. But ol dudes car was crushed.
Your story made me think of this....
https://youtu.be/Ka72kWlAjwQ
Post by: yotsuya on September 15, 2017, 08:34:38 pm
Almost spot on
Side story. On the way back a car slammed into the back of us. As i got out the guy hauls ass and im running down the highway trying to get his tag. Luckily the truck was ok. Not even a scratch. But ol dudes car was crushed.
Your story made me think of this....
https://youtu.be/Ka72kWlAjwQ
Please tell me you ran like Cam after him!*
*Even if you didn't!
Post by: thomas_surles on September 15, 2017, 08:41:47 pm
Post by: Malenko on September 15, 2017, 09:05:33 pm
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pin2dmd-colorization-of-godzilla
Ive previously done Street Fighter II (almost complete redraw of the dots), Baywatch, Lethal Weapon 3, and Terminator 2
Post by: Howard_Casto on September 15, 2017, 11:11:28 pm
Post by: Nephasth on September 16, 2017, 01:16:50 am
Post by: pbj on September 16, 2017, 03:23:08 am
How about WCS 94 next? My favorite DMD......
Post by: Mike A on September 16, 2017, 08:43:48 am
Post by: thomas_surles on September 16, 2017, 08:49:20 am
Congrats though
Post by: Mike A on September 16, 2017, 08:56:14 am
Post by: thomas_surles on September 16, 2017, 09:17:56 am
Thank you for making me feel old. ;DNo worries. Im probably the yougest dude on here.
Post by: Mike A on September 16, 2017, 09:20:23 am
Post by: thomas_surles on September 16, 2017, 09:21:34 am
We need young whippersnappers around here. :oldmanIm old on the inside.
Post by: nexusmtz on September 17, 2017, 07:34:02 pm
I finished coloring my 5th Pinball DMD, Godzilla:Good job on the colorization. It's cool to do something that you could one day come across running on someone else's real machine.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pin2dmd-colorization-of-godzilla
Ive previously done Street Fighter II (almost complete redraw of the dots), Baywatch, Lethal Weapon 3, and Terminator 2
Post by: JMB on September 18, 2017, 09:37:16 am
(https://s26.postimg.org/6mclnj7rd/21543946_10155629381344043_7197895291367404207_o.jpg)
Post by: yotsuya on September 18, 2017, 10:51:53 am
Turned the big 50 on Sat. Had over 60 people show up and it didn't rain so that in itself was chufftastic. Had 10 gallons of great homebrew done by a friend. Managed to save one growler for myself before they both kicked.
(https://s26.postimg.org/6mclnj7rd/21543946_10155629381344043_7197895291367404207_o.jpg)
Happy birthday, brother! :cheers:
Post by: pbj on September 22, 2017, 11:13:15 am
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H18_83P7LqY#)
Headliner was Perturbator....
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9_I087te5g#)
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=362162)
Nice dude, he hung around afterwards and signed a ton of stuff.
:cheers:
Post by: BadMouth on September 22, 2017, 01:03:01 pm
Headliner was Perturbator....
Giving a listen at work. I dig it.
Speaking of electronic music, Gary Numan's new album "Songs From A Broken World" is pretty good.
I try to listen to all the newly released albums on Rhapsody/Napster that are tolerable (usually end up skipping country and rap after the first few minutes of an album).
This was one of the few unexpected surprises that I'll actually listen to again.
Post by: pbj on September 22, 2017, 01:16:09 pm
Speaking of electronic music, Gary Numan's new album "Songs From A Broken World" is pretty good.
I try to listen to all the newly released albums on Rhapsody/Napster that are tolerable (usually end up skipping country and rap after the first few minutes of an album).
This was one of the few unexpected surprises that I'll actually listen to again.
I've been hyped on that album for 2 months and he did not disappoint. It sounds phenomenal on a good sound system.
Who would have ever thought the Cars dude would go goth industrial? He's doing a concert in Houston in December and I've been vibrating since I found out.
:cheers:
Post by: yotsuya on September 22, 2017, 02:07:12 pm
Speaking of electronic music, Gary Numan's new album "Songs From A Broken World" is pretty good.
I try to listen to all the newly released albums on Rhapsody/Napster that are tolerable (usually end up skipping country and rap after the first few minutes of an album).
This was one of the few unexpected surprises that I'll actually listen to again.
I've been hyped on that album for 2 months and he did not disappoint. It sounds phenomenal on a good sound system.
Who would have ever thought the Cars dude would go goth industrial? He's doing a concert in Houston in December and I've been vibrating since I found out.
:cheers:
Well, “Cars” is pretty Goth New Wave if you think about it.
Post by: pbj on September 22, 2017, 02:23:01 pm
Post by: Mike A on September 22, 2017, 06:32:58 pm
Post by: HaRuMaN on September 22, 2017, 06:48:47 pm
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-qPWh_jDLA#)
Post by: pbj on September 23, 2017, 04:38:57 am
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=362183)
Things I now own
:cheers:
Post by: Howard_Casto on September 23, 2017, 01:50:56 pm
Not that I can talk as I've recently become the proud owner of a shirt that reads: "Even though I'm left handed, I'm always right."
Post by: pbj on September 23, 2017, 06:04:39 pm
Post by: eds1275 on September 24, 2017, 02:17:43 pm
Side story. On the way back a car slammed into the back of us. As i got out the guy hauls ass and im running down the highway trying to get his tag. Luckily the truck was ok. Not even a scratch. But ol dudes car was crushed.
The other day I stopped at a red light. And about 15 full seconds later a car slammed into me. I pulled over, and the guy pulled in behind. His car was crushed in at the front. He made a clean spot on my bumper. He claims he was brushing the hair out of his face. He kept his distance, even though I was laughing about it. My truck was fine so I said he can have my information if he wants but I was in a hurry. Then I told him his dad was gonna kill him. He agreed and tears started pouring. I rolled my eyes and left.
Post by: Howard_Casto on September 24, 2017, 02:25:59 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on September 24, 2017, 03:35:55 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=362221)Your ass can fit in that?
Post by: HaRuMaN on September 24, 2017, 03:52:33 pm
Post by: pbj on September 24, 2017, 04:13:12 pm
Post by: dkersten on September 24, 2017, 05:39:56 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=362235;image)
Post by: pbj on September 24, 2017, 07:54:13 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=362251)
Latest tacky project. Work in progress.
Post by: dkersten on September 24, 2017, 08:37:41 pm
Congrats! That the boy that dented your fridge?Yup.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on September 24, 2017, 08:44:16 pm
I fit fine. They've been extended. I could fit in the old ones even when I was at my peak. Have any of you actually been inside a sports car?
64, 66, 09, 15 Vette, 35 Ford, and a 72 Chevelle. All been driven. Dont know if thats chuff or bragging.
Congrats! That the boy that dented your fridge?Yup.
Please dont get revenge by denting the baby. Congrats Grandpa!
Post by: yotsuya on September 24, 2017, 09:48:51 pm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170925/3d8f74bbbd203f34a6c60a8d02a1ae79.jpg)
Post by: pbj on September 24, 2017, 10:00:00 pm
2 - I'm honestly shocked, it's not a thematically pleasant album. Apparently his highest position on the charts in 36 years.
:cheers:
Post by: thomas_surles on September 24, 2017, 10:11:39 pm
I fit fine. They've been extended. I could fit in the old ones even when I was at my peak. Have any of you actually been inside a sports car?My 90 miata is my daily driver if that counts
Post by: pbj on September 24, 2017, 10:19:39 pm
We previously had a 99, all the seals went bad. Trunk was constantly full of water. Sold it for $2,000 and it didn't rain again in San Antonio for 5 years.
The new ones are awesome,
:cheers:
Post by: jdbailey1206 on September 25, 2017, 06:47:35 am
Awwww.... James made Gary Numan cry...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170925/3d8f74bbbd203f34a6c60a8d02a1ae79.jpg)
They probably took this earlier in the day when the local Starbucks was closed.
Post by: Nephasth on September 25, 2017, 10:14:39 am
I fit fine. They've been extended. I could fit in the old ones even when I was at my peak. Have any of you actually been inside a sports car?
64, 66, 09, 15 Vette, 35 Ford, and a 72 Chevelle. All been driven. Dont know if thats chuff or bragging.
I read this like the lyrics to "One Piece At A Time"...
Post by: thomas_surles on September 25, 2017, 11:08:11 am
Post by: jdbailey1206 on September 25, 2017, 11:55:49 am
Finnally done at closing. I bought a house! Pretty stoked to get out of the in laws.
If they catch you and the Mrs just tell them youre making a grandkid.
Post by: pbj on September 25, 2017, 11:56:14 am
Finnally done at closing. I bought a house! Pretty stoked to get out of the in laws.
If they catch you and the Mrs just tell them youre making a grandkid.
Doesn't work that way with anal sex.
Post by: thomas_surles on September 25, 2017, 01:46:36 pm
Or faceFinnally done at closing. I bought a house! Pretty stoked to get out of the in laws.
If they catch you and the Mrs just tell them youre making a grandkid.
Doesn't work that way with anal sex.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on September 25, 2017, 02:21:27 pm
Finnally done at closing. I bought a house! Pretty stoked to get out of the in laws.
If they catch you and the Mrs just tell them youre making a grandkid.
Doesn't work that way with anal sex.
Well PBJ don't squeal when it goes in and you wont be heard... ;D
Post by: pbj on September 25, 2017, 03:45:13 pm
Post by: jdbailey1206 on September 25, 2017, 07:07:03 pm
I finally watched that movie a few years back. It's actually pretty good. My wife commented, "he didn't really fight back all that much" which has caused no end of double takes in her direction ever since.
I have to agree with your wife. If some dude is taking what he wants and another dude had a shotgun to me at a distance I dont think I would take issue using the aggresor as a human shield.
And now for something completely different....
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xLBA2lMQPjY
Post by: Nephasth on September 27, 2017, 11:47:04 am
I know. Nobody gives two ---smurfs--- about darts here.
Post by: BadMouth on September 27, 2017, 12:28:35 pm
Brought Steel Tip Darts back from the grave around here. Just started up a nationally recognized steel tip league!
I know. Nobody gives two ---smurfs--- about darts here.
Haven't thrown since I moved away from WV, but I can appreciate it.
Where I live now everything is plastic or old-timey wood and feather.
Post by: CCM on September 27, 2017, 12:45:13 pm
Brought Steel Tip Darts back from the grave around here. Just started up a nationally recognized steel tip league!
I know. Nobody gives two ---smurfs--- about darts here.
Post by: CCM on September 27, 2017, 12:45:30 pm
Brought Steel Tip Darts back from the grave around here. Just started up a nationally recognized steel tip league!
I know. Nobody gives two ---smurfs--- about darts here.
ugh... double-post
Post by: pbj on September 27, 2017, 12:49:22 pm
Brought Steel Tip Darts back from the grave around here. Just started up a nationally recognized steel tip league!
I know. Nobody gives two ---smurfs--- about darts here.
I miss my Arachnid Super Six setup. I have all the guts, and in theory I could build a frame and wall mount the thing.
All I ever played on it was Cricket and I was just as terrible at that as I am at everything else.
Maybe now that it's not 105 degrees every day I should look into this....
Post by: yotsuya on September 27, 2017, 09:28:24 pm
https://youtu.be/5i-uDjbP4F8
Post by: DrakeTungsten on September 27, 2017, 11:09:23 pm
Post by: pbj on September 27, 2017, 11:14:57 pm
I'm jazzed that good metal makes me as euphoric today as it did 30 years ago.
We had a music festival get cancelled here, so there's all manner of weird concerts in 2 weeks.
KMFDM is now opening for Mastodon.
:dunno
Post by: DrakeTungsten on September 27, 2017, 11:24:33 pm
Post by: yotsuya on September 28, 2017, 12:06:04 am
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170928/b2514dac8c24ba8bf2e0da48acd355c4.jpg)
Post by: Howard_Casto on September 28, 2017, 12:25:31 am
Saw this and thought of James. ZapCon ‘18, can you dig it?!?!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170928/b2514dac8c24ba8bf2e0da48acd355c4.jpg)
Speaking of mastadons...... *rimshot*
Post by: jdbailey1206 on September 28, 2017, 07:40:15 am
Post by: yotsuya on September 28, 2017, 09:29:27 am
I want to know how Yots found Shop In Private in the first place. Fleshlight maybe?
I was researching. Duh.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on September 28, 2017, 11:47:22 am
I want to know how Yots found Shop In Private in the first place. Fleshlight maybe?
I was researching. Duh.
Buy what you dig, bro. Buy what you dig.
Post by: Nephasth on September 28, 2017, 05:37:21 pm
Post by: jennifer on September 28, 2017, 10:05:03 pm
Saw this and thought of James. ZapCon ‘18, can you dig it?!?!I can almost see PBJ, slowly chewing on a mouthful of rotten turkey meat, all wide eyed in the computer light trying to read the fine print....Hoping for free shipping, and some kind of amazon scam.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170928/b2514dac8c24ba8bf2e0da48acd355c4.jpg)
Post by: 05SRT4 on September 29, 2017, 12:23:06 pm
Post by: pbj on September 29, 2017, 12:25:27 pm
:cheers:
Post by: opt2not on September 29, 2017, 04:59:57 pm
Inktober is coming up. It's a global artist initiative created by popular artist Jake Parker back in '09 to help improve drawing/inking skills by creating one drawing for each day of October and posting it to social media with the accompanying hashtag. For each day, Jake has put a list of words to help inspire the drawing of that day.
Here's a few drawings I did last year:
(https://i.imgur.com/7RcO4aE.jpg)
This year I figured I'd go the extra distance and buy some high quality ink pens/markers, and nice heavy weight paper for this Inktober's submissions. Normally for inking I just use whatever ballpoint or gel pen I have laying around the house, but this year I figured I'd do it more legit.
I ordered a bunch of copic markers and Ink Brush pens off Amazon, which aren't cheap, but when it arrived one of the fine point pens was missing a cap and had it's tip broken off. Another pen was missing entirely.
So I submitted a ticket with Amazon stating the problem with my order, and a rep contacted me right away, offered to re-send the missing and broken pens, AND refund me my entire order ($70!!).
They didn't even want me to send the broken pen back, or take a picture for evidence or anything.
Chuffed! :o
Post by: Mike A on October 02, 2017, 08:51:03 am
Post by: jennifer on October 02, 2017, 10:33:45 am
I took a gamble on a Rave Racer cab on Craigslist. The post said it played blind. He said he bought a working replacement monitor, but he couldn't get it to work. I gave him 175 bucks after I confirmed it played blind. Whoever wired the monitor signal wires did it completely backwards. I rewired the connector. The picture came to life, but it rolled vertically and I could not adjust it to lock in. I swapped the sync wire from H+ to H- and it is perfect. I am pretty new to arcade repairs so I am pretty chuffed about my rudimentary sleuthing. The only problem now is odd. The game plays fine, but the ffb doesn't work. When you turn the wheel it engages the view change button sometimes, and the view change button doesn't work at all. When I get home from work today I will pop open the control panel and start a restoration thread.This seems quite exciting to me :applaud:....Jennifer is all chuffered today too.
Post by: yotsuya on October 02, 2017, 03:43:24 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 02, 2017, 03:43:53 pm
I took a gamble on a Rave Racer cab on Craigslist. The post said it played blind. He said he bought a working replacement monitor, but he couldn't get it to work. I gave him 175 bucks after I confirmed it played blind. Whoever wired the monitor signal wires did it completely backwards. I rewired the connector. The picture came to life, but it rolled vertically and I could not adjust it to lock in. I swapped the sync wire from H+ to H- and it is perfect. I am pretty new to arcade repairs so I am pretty chuffed about my rudimentary sleuthing. The only problem now is odd. The game plays fine, but the ffb doesn't work. When you turn the wheel it engages the view change button sometimes, and the view change button doesn't work at all. When I get home from work today I will pop open the control panel and start a restoration thread.
If the monitor was wired backwards, there is a decent chance that the controls are as well. I'd start by going over the harness and you might get lucky.
Post by: Mike A on October 02, 2017, 04:20:07 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 02, 2017, 07:46:17 pm
Something like this:
http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mUgBtZJd6VHRYvHdYcWir8g.jpg (http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mUgBtZJd6VHRYvHdYcWir8g.jpg)
It could be internal though.
Post by: jennifer on October 02, 2017, 08:04:04 pm
Post by: Mike A on October 02, 2017, 08:25:27 pm
Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
Post by: jdbailey1206 on October 03, 2017, 06:51:49 am
I will start a new thread in restoration.
Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
Please replicate the thread in Raspberry Pi & Dev. That is the only place I care to check on here.
Post by: yotsuya on October 03, 2017, 09:17:15 am
I will start a new thread in restoration.
Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
Please replicate the thread in Raspberry Pi & Dev. That is the only place I care to check on here.
I NO, RITE!!!
Post by: Malenko on October 04, 2017, 10:32:13 am
Some scenes aren't triggering the color replacements since I removed the profanity rom and installed the LED ghosting patched L8 rom instead; so I gotta figure out why. That's a little naffy, but Im chuffed over all. Going to be finalizing the Lethal Weapon 3 color files next and I have a replacement PF on the way for my Comet!
http://youtu.be/5kyLZv88il4 (http://youtu.be/5kyLZv88il4)
https://youtu.be/5kyLZv88il4 (https://youtu.be/5kyLZv88il4) (<--- link in case video doesnt show)
Post by: pbj on October 04, 2017, 11:16:48 am
:cheers:
Post by: Malenko on October 04, 2017, 02:57:22 pm
Do WCS 94 next and get your friend pinballjim a discount.
:cheers:
I also deleted over 1,000 of my posts without anyone noticing. I am between colorization projects so I might tackle WCS94. Can't get you a discount but they'll be a group buy for them when I release Lethal Weapon 3 , it doesnt matter that you dont put it in a LW3 pin. You'd have to privately beta test the files since I lack an actual WCS94 pin.
Post by: pbj on October 04, 2017, 05:12:13 pm
Supposedly there's some Mortal Kombat character cheering animations in WCS 94 but I've never seen them in real life. Think you have to defeat all the teams and do a bunch of victory laps or something.
Post by: Nephasth on October 04, 2017, 11:36:15 pm
Post by: Malenko on October 05, 2017, 07:49:37 am
How much are they?About $200 : https://germangamingsupplies.com/RGBPINDMD-SET-V3-ready-to-go-128x32-Standard-DMD_1 (https://germangamingsupplies.com/RGBPINDMD-SET-V3-ready-to-go-128x32-Standard-DMD_1)
Supposedly there's some Mortal Kombat character cheering animations in WCS 94 but I've never seen them in real life. Think you have to defeat all the teams and do a bunch of victory laps or something.
ColorDMD brand displays are $380 but WCS isnt colored for their system yet.
I looked at all the raw ROM data and there is 1 mortal kombat animation, looks like Raiden in his MKII gear:
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=152888.0;attach=362634;image)
There are about 6 frames, just zooming in on his face, there are 2 of them ^
I stitched together a few sequences so you have a general idea of what to expect:
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=152888.0;attach=362640;image)
Post by: pbj on October 05, 2017, 10:31:03 am
Post by: Malenko on October 05, 2017, 10:47:21 am
$200 all in?$10 to activate the firmware and that's it. You just tap12V for the pin2DMD and load a mcrosd card with the files (use an OLD crappy 512MB one, plenty of room)
There are MK cheat codes (or special moves or something) on JM. I own JM, but have never seen them.Looking at the rom data theres 2 MK logos at 0x449 and 0x44A
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=152888.0;attach=362642;image)
There is also a 6 square box but no MK3 symbols
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=152888.0;attach=362644;image)
So its likely the box is filled with numbers like 010010 (which disables blocking in MK3)
I found a thread on pinside that shows a screen: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/johnny-mnemonic-is-there-an-owners-club-yet/page/6#post-1299765 (https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/johnny-mnemonic-is-there-an-owners-club-yet/page/6#post-1299765)
It looks like its using the MK logos above, on that screen
Post by: pbj on October 05, 2017, 02:00:18 pm
Post by: Malenko on October 05, 2017, 02:23:40 pm
So, $210 and I've got everything I need besides the microsd card?
Yes, depending on conversion rate and shipping but there's nothing else to buy. You just tap 12V and replace the old DMD with the new one. I think GGS ships it with an SD card.
Post by: pbj on October 05, 2017, 02:25:14 pm
:cheers:
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 05, 2017, 03:15:45 pm
Post by: Malenko on October 05, 2017, 04:05:14 pm
Man I wish I had room for pinball. So the colorized dmd stuff.... is it integrated into pinmame yet? I had the urge to make a mini pinball unit, but I went over to the old vpforums and it's even more confusing than it used to be. I understand how some of my users feel having to cobble together stuff to get it working.
With ColorDMD, AFAIK no. With Pin2DMD yes. You can have the pin2dmd play the files from something like .//tables/AltColor/ I believe it requires a specific DLL.
Haruman still has my gingerballs , but when I get it back I plan to write up a quick how to and what not. Worked on WCS for like 4 hours, its gonna take a while.
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 05, 2017, 04:16:29 pm
Post by: Mike A on October 07, 2017, 07:01:37 pm
First the Rave Racer and now this.
I picked up this Pole Position with 2 board sets. A PP1 and a PP2. The monitor worked, but everything else was dead. He wanted 300 bucks. I talked him down quite a bit.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=362697;image)
I got it home and went straight for the fuse block. A 32V 25amp fuse was blown.
Threw in a fuse and The PP1 board is giving RAM errors and won't play.
Threw in the PP2 board and ...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=362700;image)
There is graphical corruption, but the player cars, opponent cars, and track are all perfect.
The game plays like it should.
Post by: yotsuya on October 07, 2017, 08:54:31 pm
Holy freakin Chufftober.
First the Rave Racer and now this.
I picked up this Pole Position with 2 board sets. A PP1 and a PP2. The monitor worked, but everything else was dead. He wanted 300 bucks. I talked him down quite a bit.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=362697;image)
I got it home and went straight for the fuse block. A 32V 25amp fuse was blown.
Threw in a fuse and The PP1 board is giving RAM errors and won't play.
Threw in the PP2 board and ...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=362700;image)
There is graphical corruption, but the player cars, opponent cars, and track are all perfect.
The game plays like it should.
That’s a goooooooooooooooood deal!
Post by: yotsuya on October 07, 2017, 08:55:30 pm
Post by: Mike A on October 07, 2017, 09:11:46 pm
Post by: yotsuya on October 07, 2017, 09:13:47 pm
Post by: Mike A on October 07, 2017, 09:39:08 pm
Post by: pbj on October 07, 2017, 09:56:02 pm
Post by: Mike A on October 08, 2017, 12:28:18 am
Post by: pbj on October 08, 2017, 12:51:04 am
Post by: Malenko on October 08, 2017, 05:15:57 pm
Go buy a lottery ticket. Now.
^THIS
So my driver board finally died in my Daytona USA 2 machine, so now instead of Building my Dayclona USA cab, Im going to convert this one to my driving machine. Im not naffed, but chuffed, conversion is a lot less work. Of course, I already fabricated 2 lower brackets using the stock one as a guide......
FS: Daytona USA 2 main PCB and audio PCB ; Sega SuperGT/SCUD Racer main PCB and audio PCB....................
Post by: Mike A on October 08, 2017, 05:28:10 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on October 08, 2017, 05:55:04 pm
Post by: yotsuya on October 08, 2017, 05:57:22 pm
Enjoying some grub and beer with the Mrs.
Looks good, professor!
Post by: knave on October 09, 2017, 10:02:32 pm
Pretty stoked being that my town is besieged by wildfires and My mother is out of power.
Only down side is that I thought I would get to be a great small engine mechanic. (I've been watching videos!)
But I get the non running generator home and can't resist pulling on it a few times. Sucker starts up on 4th pull. runs lights no problem.
I didn't even get to test for spark.
But it's still awesome!
For those that care, it is a Generac SVP5000 from around 1997
it has 5000 running amps and 6250 surge.
Guy changed the oil and spark plug I thought for sure I would have to clean the carb. But I started it 3 times. Still I will clean it up. I did watch all those videos after all.
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 09, 2017, 10:47:20 pm
Post by: knave on October 09, 2017, 11:17:34 pm
We never had a generator, we just lit candles and played board games until bed time. I always thought it was fun.
Fast forward to adulthood and its your food spoiling in the freezer...I still don't need a generator. But for $50 and a bit of no pressure small engine practice. it's worth it.
Plus I can take it camping...
...or if I don't go camping I can use it when I rent a bounce house...
...or I can wait till the one time the power goes out longer than 5 minutes and charge my wife's cell phone and be a hero.
...Shhh...no one tell her that I have several inverters and batteries capable of charging said cell phone...
...---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- $50 10 horse engine is not bad either...
...I'm just searching for reasons to be happy when my town is burning down around me. Northern CA Fires...Sigh.
...Still chuffed about the Generator.
Post by: Malenko on October 10, 2017, 09:36:14 am
Do WCS 94 next and get your friend pinballjim a discount.Man, ---fudgesicle--- this game and its random fireworks. lol
:cheers:
Jim, if you want to follow along:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pin2dmd-colorization-of-world-cup-94
Not gonna clutterbuck the thread with colorization posts.
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 10, 2017, 11:41:40 pm
Post by: pbj on October 10, 2017, 11:44:05 pm
Someone sacrifice your wallet.
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 11, 2017, 12:00:38 am
Hmm.... that means there are Chinese distributors with virtual pinball parts.... Half of that $1500 is probably shipping, maybe more. Buy the monitors and electronics and get the rest of the parts local.
Post by: pbj on October 11, 2017, 11:22:07 am
Post by: Malenko on October 11, 2017, 02:09:30 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 11, 2017, 04:39:39 pm
Post by: pbj on October 11, 2017, 04:44:03 pm
Post by: Le Chuck on October 11, 2017, 08:43:07 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 11, 2017, 09:01:34 pm
Post by: Malenko on October 11, 2017, 09:09:01 pm
my chuff is mentioned in the SNES classic thread..... I GOT ONE :) super happy especially since I didnt get an NES classic
Post by: Le Chuck on October 11, 2017, 09:52:10 pm
lechuk, you can get a pin2dmd for 200 but that game isnt colored yet. Seems to be in demand, so I could probably do it after Im done world cup soccer.
my chuff is mentioned in the SNES classic thread..... I GOT ONE :) super happy especially since I didnt get an NES classic
Website doesn't list support for Bally - might be out of date or I might be out of luck...
Post by: Malenko on October 11, 2017, 09:54:41 pm
Post by: pbj on October 12, 2017, 10:10:01 am
Post by: Malenko on October 12, 2017, 12:50:11 pm
Thumbed through your pinside thread. Nice to see I'm still creating unintended drama. Your work looks great so far.
pinside is drama. Im still chipping away at the game. Apparently the game has "random fireworks" and Im kinda gonna make them not random. I'll need to find all 5 triggers (initial firework can be in 1 of 5 places) and just have each of the triggers play the same firework animation instead of all the variations , but I have to do it for like 10 different scenes, so its kind of a pain in the dick.
I think Im going to do TAF next and then hang up my coloring shoes.
Post by: Le Chuck on October 12, 2017, 02:17:18 pm
Post by: pbj on October 13, 2017, 10:39:13 am
:cheers:
Post by: HaRuMaN on October 13, 2017, 10:43:20 am
Post by: pbj on October 13, 2017, 10:51:07 am
Figured... eff it... it's like 2 blocks off my commute. I walk in, 3 employees standing in the electronics section.
"Uh, do you have SNES Classic?"
"Yes, they're over here"
"...!!!!"
They're limiting them to 1 per customer, so I told my friend to go pound sand.
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 13, 2017, 02:56:14 pm
Post by: yotsuya on October 14, 2017, 05:19:13 pm
Post by: nexusmtz on October 15, 2017, 12:20:06 am
Astrodome Target. One some SNES subreddit (there's like a million of them) people were posting that Targets in Texas were being stocked last night.Thanks for the tip. South Windsor, CT Target showed Out of Stock last night, but Limited this morning,
so I grabbed one before heading to RetroWorld Expo, where I ran into this guy...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=362886;image)
Post by: yotsuya on October 15, 2017, 12:53:41 am
Astrodome Target. One some SNES subreddit (there's like a million of them) people were posting that Targets in Texas were being stocked last night.Thanks for the tip. South Windsor, CT Target showed Out of Stock last night, but Limited this morning,
so I grabbed one before heading to RetroWorld Expo, where I ran into this guy...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=362886;image)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171015/0e7fc01713734ae10aa7bc3516f45501.jpg)
Post by: jdbailey1206 on October 15, 2017, 02:57:27 pm
Astrodome Target. One some SNES subreddit (there's like a million of them) people were posting that Targets in Texas were being stocked last night.Thanks for the tip. South Windsor, CT Target showed Out of Stock last night, but Limited this morning,
so I grabbed one before heading to RetroWorld Expo, where I ran into this guy...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=362886;image)
Careful nexus. That dude looks shady. Like Yots level of shady.
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 15, 2017, 03:28:07 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on October 15, 2017, 04:12:03 pm
So I'm feeling bad atm, nothing to do but sit on my butt. I took the opportunity to beat Link to the Past this weekend, something I had never bothered to do. So I can tick that box off in my gamer checklist.I feel you. I took my vacation this week, and haven't done anything but go to the fair to eat food.
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 15, 2017, 07:40:33 pm
Post by: Nephasth on October 15, 2017, 09:00:36 pm
Yeah headaches are getting the better of me recently... I've got tons of stuff I should be doing.
Microdose.
Post by: pbj on October 15, 2017, 11:29:13 pm
The air is crisp, the cigars are Cuban, and the cell phone's not working so I'm off the grid.
:cheers:
Post by: pbj on October 16, 2017, 11:54:56 pm
Post by: pbj on October 18, 2017, 12:18:14 am
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 18, 2017, 12:25:43 pm
Post by: Slippyblade on October 18, 2017, 06:45:16 pm
Went into the makerspace the next day and their version of VCarve is an older version and couldn't open my file. Had to re-DL Haruman's vector and re-do the paths. Luckily, I'd learned a lot the previous night and it only took about half hour getting it re-tooled to their version. Started the cut, and it went well! Right up till the end, where I'd accidentally chosen another version of the same tool for the last cut - the main profile cut to actually remove the panels. Sooo... toolchange, in software at least. I forgot to re-engage the spindle at this point and Z crashed the head.
Re-zero the spindle, re-start the cut... and my X was off by about 3/4" now, and the machine proceeds to cut right through the previous cuts... total waste.
Went back the next day to try again with the previous days lessons in hand and total success!
WARNING - volume is not lowered and the machine is loud! Mute the vid...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u3Rr3ClFKs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u3Rr3ClFKs)
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u3Rr3ClFKs#)
(EDIT: Embedding not working right or am I doing something wrong again?)
Post by: opt2not on October 18, 2017, 07:52:53 pm
The poutine is amazing, the modern art is... There.Are you in Vancouver?? That water shot looks like North Van and The Lions (mountains) in the background.... plus Poutine, and (Molson) Canadian coasters, you gotta be in Van...
I miss my city. :'(
edit: yeah that's definitely Vancouver. I see the Sulfur plant in the background of the sea planes picture.
Post by: pbj on October 19, 2017, 12:07:58 am
Rains too much, but very pretty when it's sunny. Everyone has been very friendly. Of course, I am spending a fortune and then GTFO. Went on a tour of the particle physics lab at UBC, very interesting things happening there.
Last time I was here was 30 years ago as a young child. Always remembered it being very modern with lots of glass and steel. I stand by that assessment.
Blew my per diem balance on dinner... Now I ponder my constant bad decisions... Guy next to me on the airplane tomorrow is gonna hate me.
:cheers:
Post by: Nephasth on October 19, 2017, 09:39:24 am
Blew my per diem balance on dinner... Now I ponder my constant bad decisions... Guy next to me on the airplane tomorrow is gonna hate me.
:cheers:
...with malice a forethought. :lol
Post by: Mike A on October 19, 2017, 10:00:07 am
Post by: pbj on October 19, 2017, 10:07:07 am
Post by: opt2not on October 19, 2017, 02:42:09 pm
Rains too much, but very pretty when it's sunny. Everyone has been very friendly.Yep, that's Vancouver. The summertime is amazing; for 2 months out of the year you really get to see how beautiful Vancouver can really be. There's also a sweet spot during Spring where all the cherry blossom trees in Vancouver are at full bloom. The whole city has this pink and green look to it at that time. But yeah, it rains for most of the year.
People are genuinely friendly there. I don't know, I grew up there so I was one of the ---uvulas--- who cursed all the transplants that lives there now, driving housing prices up and forcing my friends who couldn't afford to live there anymore out to the sticks. I guess my wife was a transplant too. I curse her everyday though. ;) But she would say Vancouverites are friendly, but they keep you at arms length. People have a hard time making friends there.
Last time I was here was 30 years ago as a young child. Always remembered it being very modern with lots of glass and steel. I stand by that assessment.This is why it's a popular filming location for a slew of TV and Movies.
http://youtu.be/ojm74VGsZBU (http://youtu.be/ojm74VGsZBU)
We also nicknamed it HongKouver, not only for having a huge Chinese (Asian majority in general) population, but also the downtown core looks like Hong Kong. Lots of green glass sky-raises tightly packed into a small area of space.
Glad to hear you had a good time up there. I always recommend to my American friends that if you're going anywhere in Canada, Vancouver is the most beautiful and diverse place to visit. The food is top notch, especially Sushi -- cheap, high quality, and readily available everywhere -- and it's one of the few places where you can go to the beach and up to ski slopes on the same day. :cheers:
Post by: pbj on October 20, 2017, 02:45:43 am
Was kind of funny to land in Texas and suddenly there were fat people, dudes taller than me, and the grubby restrooms with stall gaps that I'm accustomed to. I felt like a bull in a china shop up there.
I was at kind of a loss figuring out what actual industry is there to support it all....
Lots of public marijuana use. Lots. Was not accustomed to that. I mean, I lived in the Caribbean for years and it wasn't that open.
Anyway, it was fun. The end.
:cheers:
Post by: yotsuya on October 21, 2017, 11:23:34 pm
Post by: pbj on October 21, 2017, 11:26:56 pm
Last 24 hours = arcade show, costume shop, brewery, arcade show. Good to be back home. :lol
Post by: yotsuya on October 21, 2017, 11:43:30 pm
Sure, man, what size? I'm just hoping they don't get swept again.
Last 24 hours = arcade show, costume shop, brewery, arcade show. Good to be back home. :lol
XL, baby!
Post by: pbj on October 22, 2017, 09:13:29 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=363108)
Made the neuroscientist play this....
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=363102)
(Game sucks btw)
Contemplating buying this..
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=363104)
Got a hug from Darth Maul.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=363106)
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 22, 2017, 11:46:05 pm
Post by: jdbailey1206 on October 23, 2017, 06:43:09 am
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=363106)
I am now super chuffed to know what PBJ looks like...
Post by: yamatetsu on October 23, 2017, 08:27:42 am
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=363106)
I am now super chuffed to know what PBJ looks like...
Me too, but who's the guy in the shirt?
Post by: yotsuya on October 23, 2017, 09:19:36 am
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=363106)
I am now super chuffed to know what PBJ looks like...
Does it make those shirtless horseback fantasies easier to imagine?
Post by: jdbailey1206 on October 23, 2017, 09:41:05 am
Doi.(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=363106)
I am now super chuffed to know what PBJ looks like...
Does it make those shirtless horseback fantasies easier to imagine?
Post by: yotsuya on October 23, 2017, 10:12:17 am
Doi.(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=363106)
I am now super chuffed to know what PBJ looks like...
Does it make those shirtless horseback fantasies easier to imagine?
You should come to ZapCon, so you can see his magnificent in person. Maybe you guys can even split the cost of a room. Think of all the possibilities.
Post by: Nephasth on October 23, 2017, 11:36:03 am
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 23, 2017, 02:31:30 pm
Post by: HaRuMaN on October 23, 2017, 02:53:36 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=363106)
I am now super chuffed to know what PBJ looks like...
I have that same T-shirt. Scary
Post by: Malenko on October 23, 2017, 03:10:00 pm
Pro Tip: If you want to know what anyone on this forum looks like just look in a mirror. Height weight and ethnicity might vary a bit, but retro gamers kind of have a specific look, for better or worse.
So other than the 3 major defining characteristics, we all look the same? I'm curious as to what you think my(our?) look is.
Post by: harveybirdman on October 23, 2017, 03:26:08 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on October 23, 2017, 03:29:35 pm
Pro Tip: If you want to know what anyone on this forum looks like just look in a mirror. Height weight and ethnicity might vary a bit, but retro gamers kind of have a specific look, for better or worse. Myself I'm just trying to figure out who the handsome man that watches me brush my teeth in the morning is.but im young and sexy
Post by: opt2not on October 23, 2017, 04:54:12 pm
But really, what is the "specific look" all retro gamers share?
Post by: Mike A on October 23, 2017, 04:56:38 pm
Post by: opt2not on October 23, 2017, 05:01:10 pm
I think I own maybe one pair of white socks. Never ever owned cargo shorts, even when they were a new fashion thing.
I'm just saying not "all retro gamers have a specific look", if that's what H_C is referring to.
Post by: yotsuya on October 23, 2017, 05:08:53 pm
Oh it's fine, I'm not knocking other people's tastes. It's just not for me.
I think I own maybe one pair of white socks. Never ever owned cargo shorts, even when they were a new fashion thing.
I'm just saying not "all retro gamers have a specific look", if that's what H_C is referring to.
I’d wear cargo shorts every day if I could....
Post by: pbj on October 23, 2017, 05:50:32 pm
Anyway, I'll probably be at ZapCon if any of you want to make out.
:drool
Post by: opt2not on October 23, 2017, 05:51:20 pm
Post by: Malenko on October 23, 2017, 05:58:14 pm
I have some nerd shirts, but I like a nice polo. Jeans > cargo pants. I have nikes because reeboks dont fit me well. I was more curious about hair/facial hair , mostly because Ive had a billion variants in the last 2 years alone.
Post by: yotsuya on October 23, 2017, 07:38:29 pm
Shotgun anus!
Please tell me that was a text to speech issue.
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 23, 2017, 08:12:55 pm
When I got in line for the snes classic I saw the best example I've seen in a while... should have taken a pic. There was really tall me, really fat me, Asian me, and in a rare appearance, black me!
Yeah, yeah we are all beautiful snowflakes.. if that's what you guys want to believe that's cool.
Post by: Malenko on October 23, 2017, 08:24:06 pm
Please tell me that was a text to speech issue.That is a quasi inside joke about a 3 way, it makes me laugh.
We are all unshaven hooligans wearing t-shirts way beyond the age most people wear t-shirts. Glasses, a receding hairline and a bit of pudginess are also common due to the general age group we fall in. The shorts are also a thing... most middle-aged men don't wear shorts like that, but we tend to.Wow, I check off zero of your boxes, except a half a check mark on tshirts.... they are comfy. Some of mine are "nerdy" but most are solid colors, no ringer tees.
Post by: HaRuMaN on October 23, 2017, 08:24:42 pm
Cargo shorts, check.
Flip flops, check. (It is phoenix, tho, and still in the 90's here)
Glasses, check.
Still have all my hair, tho, although I am going grey (and not even 40 yet, sheesh)
Post by: harveybirdman on October 23, 2017, 09:44:32 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 23, 2017, 09:57:08 pm
For the record the average lifespan of a guy is 78, so around 37 is middle-aged. It's been moved up because old people hate admitting they are old. Myself I've recently turned 38 and I welcome old age. I miss my hair though.... I don't know if I can pull off baldness like my heroes Patrick Stewart and Shawn Connery.
Post by: gamepimp on October 23, 2017, 10:06:08 pm
Post by: yotsuya on October 23, 2017, 10:11:51 pm
We are all unshaven hooligans wearing t-shirts way beyond the age most people wear t-shirts. Glasses, a receding hairline and a bit of pudginess are also common due to the general age group we fall in. The shorts are also a thing... most middle-aged men don't wear shorts like that, but we tend to.
When I got in line for the snes classic I saw the best example I've seen in a while... should have taken a pic. There was really tall me, really fat me, Asian me, and in a rare appearance, black me!
Yeah, yeah we are all beautiful snowflakes.. if that's what you guys want to believe that's cool.
(https://s.faketrumptweet.com/j94zbfg9_gx8x1u_j49s29.png)
Post by: Nephasth on October 23, 2017, 10:13:48 pm
I proudly fit HC's stereotype.... loads of Tattoos though...
Loads? Not yet,
Post by: harveybirdman on October 23, 2017, 11:46:32 pm
I proudly fit HC's stereotype.... loads of Tattoos though...
Loads? Not yet,
Morgan Freeman's voice: "that's all it takes really, pressure and time"
Post by: opt2not on October 24, 2017, 12:45:17 am
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 24, 2017, 01:14:41 am
We are all unshaven hooligans wearing t-shirts way beyond the age most people wear t-shirts. Glasses, a receding hairline and a bit of pudginess are also common due to the general age group we fall in. The shorts are also a thing... most middle-aged men don't wear shorts like that, but we tend to.
When I got in line for the snes classic I saw the best example I've seen in a while... should have taken a pic. There was really tall me, really fat me, Asian me, and in a rare appearance, black me!
Yeah, yeah we are all beautiful snowflakes.. if that's what you guys want to believe that's cool.
You get one. If you ever compare me to that piece of inhuman garbage again I fly to your house and make you a new butthole.
(https://s.faketrumptweet.com/j94zbfg9_gx8x1u_j49s29.png)
Post by: yotsuya on October 24, 2017, 09:10:48 am
We are all unshaven hooligans wearing t-shirts way beyond the age most people wear t-shirts. Glasses, a receding hairline and a bit of pudginess are also common due to the general age group we fall in. The shorts are also a thing... most middle-aged men don't wear shorts like that, but we tend to.
When I got in line for the snes classic I saw the best example I've seen in a while... should have taken a pic. There was really tall me, really fat me, Asian me, and in a rare appearance, black me!
Yeah, yeah we are all beautiful snowflakes.. if that's what you guys want to believe that's cool.
You get one. If you ever compare me to that piece of inhuman garbage again I fly to your house and make you a new butthole.
(https://s.faketrumptweet.com/j94zbfg9_gx8x1u_j49s29.png)
Dude, get a grip. Jeez, Casto, this is supposed to be the chuff thread. Laugh and move on.
Seriously, man, you’ve seemed angry the last few days. Step away from the keyboard and take a few days BYOACation. We all do it from time to time.
Post by: yotsuya on October 24, 2017, 09:11:47 am
I guess I should buy some cargo shorts and be like the cool kids.
Fight the power!
Post by: Malenko on October 24, 2017, 09:50:12 am
There's a red-headed stepchild in every family Malenko. ;)true.
I've never been one to pigeon hole myself, I was just wondering how close or far I was to a stereotype. I mean Im a white guy that likes hockey so I thought that was the closest I was ever going to get.
Post by: pbj on October 24, 2017, 10:02:13 am
I've never been one to pigeon hole myself, I was just wondering how close or far I was to a stereotype. I mean Im a white guy that likes hockey so I thought that was the closest I was ever going to get.
And you married an Asian girl. How ---smurfing--- more white could you get?
Post by: Malenko on October 24, 2017, 10:06:30 am
And you married an Asian girl. How ---smurfing--- more white could you get?
But she's not a tiny 13 year old lookin japanese girl..... and Im not a weeabo so I thought I got a pass on that?
Post by: Nephasth on October 24, 2017, 10:36:27 am
I proudly fit HC's stereotype.... loads of Tattoos though...
Loads? Not yet,
Morgan Freeman's voice: "that's all it takes really, pressure and time"
Just keep 'em below the collar and above the elbows.
Post by: jmike on October 24, 2017, 11:34:52 am
I checked all of the stereotypical boxes.
Don't know if that s a good or bad thing. :dunno
:cheers:
Post by: pbj on October 24, 2017, 11:38:44 am
Just keep 'em below the collar and above the elbows.
Don't be scared. Neck tattoos or GTFO.
Post by: thomas_surles on October 24, 2017, 11:49:19 am
I may fit the type, but i rock the far more comfortable gym shorts.I guess I should buy some cargo shorts and be like the cool kids.
Fight the power!
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 24, 2017, 12:20:48 pm
Just keep 'em below the collar and above the elbows.
Don't be scared. Neck tattoos or GTFO.
Gonna get me a tattoo on the top of my head.....tattoo some hair on there.
Post by: pbj on October 24, 2017, 12:34:22 pm
Post by: yotsuya on October 24, 2017, 01:36:23 pm
Post by: jdbailey1206 on October 24, 2017, 02:36:32 pm
I wish I had a job where I could wear cargo shorts daily.
(https://i1.wp.com/stupidevilbastard.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cargoshortshj.gif?resize=490%2C257)
Post by: opt2not on October 24, 2017, 02:39:14 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 24, 2017, 02:41:33 pm
We are all unshaven hooligans wearing t-shirts way beyond the age most people wear t-shirts. Glasses, a receding hairline and a bit of pudginess are also common due to the general age group we fall in. The shorts are also a thing... most middle-aged men don't wear shorts like that, but we tend to.
When I got in line for the snes classic I saw the best example I've seen in a while... should have taken a pic. There was really tall me, really fat me, Asian me, and in a rare appearance, black me!
Yeah, yeah we are all beautiful snowflakes.. if that's what you guys want to believe that's cool.
You get one. If you ever compare me to that piece of inhuman garbage again I fly to your house and make you a new butthole.
(https://s.faketrumptweet.com/j94zbfg9_gx8x1u_j49s29.png)
Dude, get a grip. Jeez, Casto, this is supposed to be the chuff thread. Laugh and move on.
Seriously, man, you’ve seemed angry the last few days. Step away from the keyboard and take a few days BYOACation. We all do it from time to time.
And why do you think I'm angry? This is a yellow haired-orange idiot free zone. Every day I read the headlines and resist the urge to end it all.
Post by: Nephasth on October 24, 2017, 03:26:02 pm
Just keep 'em below the collar and above the elbows.
Don't be scared. Neck tattoos or GTFO.
Societal camouflage. I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 24, 2017, 07:18:36 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on October 24, 2017, 07:21:00 pm
I remember when the Undertaker got "SARAH" tattooed on his neck. That didn't last long.Lol ive been watching a lot of old attitude era wrestling lately.
Post by: pbj on October 29, 2017, 10:19:42 pm
Post by: Le Chuck on October 30, 2017, 10:46:32 pm
Never seen pumpkins like this before.....
Oh hell yeah, that green one would make a killer jack-o-lantern. What a cool pumpkin!
I'm a huge carving nut, this year was pretty mellow but I'd go all out if I found one like that.
Post by: pbj on October 30, 2017, 10:55:12 pm
Post by: gamepimp on October 31, 2017, 07:18:11 am
Post by: thomas_surles on October 31, 2017, 09:25:41 am
Post by: pbj on October 31, 2017, 09:52:44 am
Post by: harveybirdman on October 31, 2017, 11:39:42 am
Anyone have a costume on today? Please share. Im going as a circle k employee.
I'm a don't care bear....
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 31, 2017, 01:28:37 pm
I suppose I could pull off the comic book version of Negan, cause I frikkin look like him already, but other than that.
Post by: thomas_surles on October 31, 2017, 05:54:55 pm
Post by: yotsuya on October 31, 2017, 06:52:30 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on October 31, 2017, 07:00:52 pm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171031/a204ee4d11e49cc486e44095c1a8cc29.jpg)Thats one for the Man Cave
Post by: pbj on November 01, 2017, 01:52:06 am
Post by: jdbailey1206 on November 01, 2017, 06:52:24 am
And such....
PBJ I feel your friend could have put forth more effort into her Pyramid Head costume.
Post by: Nephasth on November 01, 2017, 08:48:22 am
Post by: opt2not on November 01, 2017, 03:18:06 pm
Seriously, how am I supposed to fap to this now?And such....
PBJ I feel your friend could have put forth more effort into her Pyramid Head costume.
Post by: yotsuya on November 02, 2017, 12:04:18 am
Post by: pbj on November 02, 2017, 10:09:19 am
Post by: HaRuMaN on November 02, 2017, 10:13:31 am
Post by: yotsuya on November 02, 2017, 12:38:40 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on November 02, 2017, 12:48:09 pm
:cheers:
Only in Texas. Then again, it's the first time they've ever won.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on November 05, 2017, 07:55:54 am
:cheers:
If you guys look really close in the building to the left you can see Kate belittling Verlander as he wears his gimp suit.
Post by: yotsuya on November 15, 2017, 09:43:20 pm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171116/b6170721291205a841844f6a1a1208b0.jpg)
Post by: HaRuMaN on November 16, 2017, 08:34:55 am
Post by: Mike A on November 16, 2017, 09:03:30 am
Post by: yotsuya on November 16, 2017, 09:07:49 am
First ever? Guess I'm chopped liver...
Ha, I didn’t even think of that one!
That cocktail never set foot in my house, so I guess I didn’t even think of it.
OK, this was the first time I traded a game in my regular collection that I worked on for another one.
Seriously, you should see how excited family and friends are on Facebook that I got a Galaga. It’s like I don’t have 17 other games.
Post by: pbj on November 16, 2017, 10:18:40 am
With pinball it's The Addam's Family.
Both are excellent choices, but the cliche is tiring.
Post by: pbj on November 21, 2017, 08:05:42 pm
:cheers:
Post by: opt2not on November 21, 2017, 08:23:28 pm
Post by: pbj on November 21, 2017, 08:47:06 pm
Slotted this time off two months ago, not pissed about it all. ::) Damned cell phone towers.
Lost Maples, TX. Well worth a visit. Ate about two dead cows worth of beef jerky. ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- was so cash.
:cheers:
Post by: yotsuya on November 22, 2017, 10:23:17 pm
Post by: pbj on November 22, 2017, 11:00:29 pm
:cheers:
Got notice that things happened professionally this afternoon that have made ZapCon very likely.
:woot
Post by: yotsuya on November 22, 2017, 11:02:24 pm
Don't go more than three blades. Conditioner works well as shaving lotion.
:cheers:
Got notice that things happened professionally this afternoon that have made ZapCon very likely.
:woot
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171123/3ebff58db469610cb76d2a8a642db099.jpg)
Post by: Slippyblade on November 22, 2017, 11:23:09 pm
Got notice that things happened professionally this afternoon that have made ZapCon very likely.
:woot
Woohoo! Can't wait!
Post by: thomas_surles on November 23, 2017, 12:32:20 pm
Today i am thankful for raspberry pi's, angled joysticks, lcd monitors, and goldfish.
Post by: Locke141 on November 23, 2017, 12:34:43 pm
Thankful to be spending it with my mom, dad, siblings, and extended.
Post by: harveybirdman on November 23, 2017, 04:28:39 pm
Post by: 05SRT4 on November 23, 2017, 06:10:39 pm
Besides PBJ, anyone else here shave their nuts? What do you recommend for a manscaping razor. Asking for a friend. HaRuMaN, actually.
(https://edwardsbeauty.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Professional-Shaving-Silver-Stainless-Steel-Straight-Edge-Razor-w-Standard-Replacement-Single-1-2-Double-Blades.jpg)
Careful though
(http://i.imgur.com/61ESQFW.gif)
Post by: yotsuya on November 23, 2017, 06:54:57 pm
Post by: pbj on November 23, 2017, 11:41:16 pm
I call this picture "A Temporary Monument to the Arrogance of Man."
Post by: Locke141 on November 23, 2017, 11:42:32 pm
I- er, HaRuMaN was hoping for more electric suggestions.
You just need to pull the skin tight and take your time and go slow. If your nerves about it go get some Nair (http://www.naircare.com). Just don't leave it on to long or you'll burn the biscuits.
Post by: pbj on November 24, 2017, 12:05:42 am
Conditioner on the target areas, hit them 2 or 3 times with a Mach 3, you're good for 72 hours.
:cheers:
Post by: Locke141 on November 24, 2017, 12:07:58 am
Problem with Nair is it's hard to keep it confined, so you end up melting off half your pubes. If you're going for the infant look, it's good.
Conditioner on the target areas, hit them 2 or 3 times with a Mach 3, you're good for 72 hours.
:cheers:
Agreed but it sounds like
Post by: Slippyblade on November 24, 2017, 04:56:21 am
I call this picture "A Temporary Monument to the Arrogance of Man."
They pull that kind of stupid here in Phoenix, too. We tied for a record high today...
Post by: Locke141 on November 24, 2017, 10:07:41 am
They pull that kind of stupid here in Phoenix, too. We tied for a record high today...
I would be all for it if it was done with solar power, to show off your ridiculous solar index. As is, it does feel like the peak of hubris.
Post by: yotsuya on November 24, 2017, 11:33:06 am
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171124/262ddf2e726c01836ed84d070ea4db55.jpg)
Post by: pbj on November 25, 2017, 06:31:10 pm
Post by: pbj on November 25, 2017, 09:21:52 pm
Post by: yotsuya on November 25, 2017, 10:10:57 pm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171126/5641a9747237d136ef23a79b174ee596.jpg)
Post by: pbj on November 25, 2017, 10:45:04 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on November 27, 2017, 02:05:11 pm
Grabbed some multi bios off eBay and fired it up today... guess what...
Post by: Slippyblade on November 27, 2017, 02:11:01 pm
Post by: harveybirdman on November 27, 2017, 02:12:10 pm
So glad that is working for ya! My first time shipping a PCB, I was nervous about the post banging it up.
:cheers:
Post by: opt2not on November 27, 2017, 02:58:56 pm
Post by: jdbailey1206 on November 28, 2017, 08:24:07 pm
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4553/37824453335_cb577b2d8b_z_d.jpg)
Post by: pbj on December 03, 2017, 01:31:01 pm
Post by: pbj on December 08, 2017, 10:42:36 am
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=364040)
Here's my neighborhood sewage treatment plant looking romantic...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=364038)
:cheers:
Post by: pbj on December 11, 2017, 10:55:57 pm
Holy ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. I am a god amongst men.
RIP my wallet.
Post by: Le Chuck on December 11, 2017, 11:14:11 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on December 12, 2017, 12:54:39 am
Since you like it, good on you for finding a deal on it.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on December 12, 2017, 06:57:59 am
This morning, it snowed in Hell.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=364040)
Here's my neighborhood sewage treatment plant looking romantic...
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=364038)
:cheers:
Hey why did you take a picture of the morning frost? Oh wait. You think thats snow? How quaint.
Post by: pbj on December 12, 2017, 09:48:46 am
Why were you exiled from the igloo village?
Did the frozen ones not understand your love for that ice bear?
Post by: Malenko on December 12, 2017, 01:27:35 pm
Never understood the appeal of that game. It's Super Metroid, only not as good because the weapons are weird.
Hundreds of weapons and items, multiple endings, multiple playable characters, transformations , special moves, items with special moves, an entire extra castle, optional "familiars", bosses bigger than the screen, etc.
Not sure how the weapons are weird, like the rune sword spelling out Verboten? Doesn't sound weirder than Samus rolling up into a ball. I loved Super Metroid so I wont be saying anything bad about it, but I will say I liked SotN better. I still have my original PSX disc. If you think CV peaked at SCV4, you've missed a ton of GREAT CV games especially the trilogy on GBA.
back on topic, chuffed I got Mighty Number Nine for $2.97 . Its worth $3, but its no MegaManX
Post by: BadMouth on December 12, 2017, 01:35:52 pm
This morning, it snowed in Hell.
I've been on the fence about buying a snow blower for years and finally got one last month.
Every time I look at the upcoming weather, I feel disappointed that my purchase is not yet justified.
Post by: Le Chuck on December 12, 2017, 09:32:42 pm
It is truly a wonder of our modern times that has given us the reality of placing 3 or more people in a room and revealing one to be an eskimo once the topic of cold weather comes up.
Why were you exiled from the igloo village?
Did the frozen ones not understand your love for that ice bear?
Ha! We need a like button
Never understood the appeal of that game. It's Super Metroid, only not as good because the weapons are weird.
Hundreds of weapons and items, multiple endings, multiple playable characters, transformations , special moves, items with special moves, an entire extra castle, optional "familiars", bosses bigger than the screen, etc.
Not sure how the weapons are weird, like the rune sword spelling out Verboten? Doesn't sound weirder than Samus rolling up into a ball. I loved Super Metroid so I wont be saying anything bad about it, but I will say I liked SotN better. I still have my original PSX disc. If you think CV peaked at SCV4, you've missed a ton of GREAT CV games especially the trilogy on GBA.
back on topic, chuffed I got Mighty Number Nine for $2.97 . Its worth $3, but its no MegaManX
So much this. You get me man, you really get me
Post by: Howard_Casto on December 12, 2017, 11:18:42 pm
Post by: pbj on December 12, 2017, 11:38:29 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on December 13, 2017, 12:06:44 am
Post by: jdbailey1206 on December 13, 2017, 06:41:58 am
It is truly a wonder of our modern times...
No its a wonder you think that is snow. Im surprised you got a picture of it since the flash from your phone melted the 'snow' right after the picture was taken.
(https://i.imgur.com/daoKjb5.jpg)
Post by: pbj on December 13, 2017, 10:07:42 am
That's alright, according to them, I'm the one that "over-reacted," but hey, I spent a week in a hot tub on sunny days up in Oklahoma sipping on local wine while Houston sat in ankle deep water for a week.
:cheers:
Post by: jdbailey1206 on December 13, 2017, 10:39:42 am
I spent a week in a hot tub...
:cheers:
I tried to get in a hot tub once but my ice bear friend wouldn't have it.
Post by: yotsuya on December 18, 2017, 06:16:11 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on December 18, 2017, 07:17:26 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on December 18, 2017, 08:51:21 pm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171218/91b13321719dc3b9a9bd267dba5ad8bc.jpg)Thats real good. You should put that on the fridge.
Reminds me of that picture on futurama.
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQbEMU8afNuFgmd-1oVBwihsWFhMUaQxW_5YUq2S2ei_l_nqSgH1g)
Post by: pbj on December 18, 2017, 10:14:55 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=364217)
(this ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- better win)
Post by: Howard_Casto on December 18, 2017, 10:18:41 pm
Post by: 05SRT4 on December 19, 2017, 04:18:54 am
Post by: opt2not on December 19, 2017, 05:39:28 pm
YES, that cthulu mask is awesome!
Post by: yotsuya on December 19, 2017, 05:49:44 pm
Post by: opt2not on December 19, 2017, 06:27:27 pm
Post by: jdbailey1206 on December 20, 2017, 06:28:17 am
$5 if you streak at ZapCon with nothing but that on...
Double that...
Post by: pbj on December 20, 2017, 09:49:54 am
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=364249)
Post by: JMB on December 20, 2017, 10:52:22 am
Well, I'd say the woman's sweater and cthulu was a success....
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=364249)
Is there a fund created to help buy shoes for all your friends?
Post by: Howard_Casto on December 20, 2017, 01:00:44 pm
Well, I'd say the woman's sweater and cthulu was a success....
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=364249)
Is there a fund created to help buy shoes for all your friends?
You don't wear shoes in the house.... you'll get the carpet dirty. What are you, some kind of animal? :)
Post by: Locke141 on December 20, 2017, 07:29:12 pm
Well, I'd say the woman's sweater and cthulu was a success....
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=364249)
Is there a fund created to help buy shoes for all your friends?
You don't wear shoes in the house.... you'll get the carpet dirty. What are you, some kind of animal? :)
I was an animal and didn't even know it, until I married an Asian woman.
Post by: yotsuya on December 20, 2017, 08:14:27 pm
Well, I'd say the woman's sweater and cthulu was a success....
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=364249)
Is there a fund created to help buy shoes for all your friends?
You don't wear shoes in the house.... you'll get the carpet dirty. What are you, some kind of animal? :)
I was an animal and didn't even know it, until I married an Asian woman.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171221/4b09a0cc22c5f22b6be26a821eec340b.jpg)
Post by: Locke141 on December 20, 2017, 08:20:41 pm
Well, I'd say the woman's sweater and cthulu was a success....
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=364249)
Is there a fund created to help buy shoes for all your friends?
You don't wear shoes in the house.... you'll get the carpet dirty. What are you, some kind of animal? :)
I was an animal and didn't even know it, until I married an Asian woman.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171221/4b09a0cc22c5f22b6be26a821eec340b.jpg)
Can no longer wear shoes in the house.
Post by: yotsuya on December 20, 2017, 08:25:26 pm
Well, I'd say the woman's sweater and cthulu was a success....
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=364249)
Is there a fund created to help buy shoes for all your friends?
You don't wear shoes in the house.... you'll get the carpet dirty. What are you, some kind of animal? :)
I was an animal and didn't even know it, until I married an Asian woman.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171221/4b09a0cc22c5f22b6be26a821eec340b.jpg)
Can no longer wear shoes in the house.
I thought you were talking about the shimmy-sham...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171221/a583bf82cf9133411b69f58378d189d4.jpg)
Post by: jdbailey1206 on December 21, 2017, 06:28:09 am
I thought you were talking about the shimmy-sham...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171221/a583bf82cf9133411b69f58378d189d4.jpg)
No. That was you can leave your hat on. Not your shoes...
Post by: opt2not on December 21, 2017, 02:28:07 pm
Well, I'd say the woman's sweater and cthulu was a success....
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=149895.0;attach=364249)
Is there a fund created to help buy shoes for all your friends?
You don't wear shoes in the house.... you'll get the carpet dirty. What are you, some kind of animal? :)
I was an animal and didn't even know it, until I married an Asian woman.
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWynJkN5HbQ#)
Post by: pbj on December 21, 2017, 04:08:28 pm
:applaud:
Post by: opt2not on December 21, 2017, 04:31:14 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on December 21, 2017, 05:35:02 pm
Post by: opt2not on December 21, 2017, 09:01:27 pm
You both wear strange hats and have hipster-ish vibes. Stop all the fighting and get to the part where you kiss. Like Mr. Rogers I think you are special just for being you.
I always figured you batted for the other team. Not that there’s anything wrong with that...
Post by: Howard_Casto on December 21, 2017, 09:38:22 pm
Post by: pbj on December 21, 2017, 10:02:02 pm
:-\
Post by: Le Chuck on December 22, 2017, 12:02:59 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on December 22, 2017, 02:04:27 pm
Post by: opt2not on December 22, 2017, 03:31:23 pm
Post by: pbj on December 22, 2017, 03:44:10 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on December 22, 2017, 03:45:59 pm
Dudes, it's 2017. Evolve.But whats your Pronoun though?
Post by: pbj on December 22, 2017, 03:49:37 pm
Post by: thomas_surles on December 22, 2017, 03:53:08 pm
Post by: Mike A on December 22, 2017, 10:13:10 pm
Post by: Nephasth on December 27, 2017, 04:58:10 pm
Post by: yotsuya on December 29, 2017, 02:13:29 pm
Post by: Mike A on December 29, 2017, 02:21:33 pm
Post by: Nephasth on December 29, 2017, 03:11:08 pm
I just discovered AC/DC’s Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. Bad ass.
WTF...
Post by: yotsuya on December 29, 2017, 03:14:43 pm
I just discovered AC/DC’s Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. Bad ass.
WTF...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171229/be149b97893c55005e6c88d14b27793b.jpg)
Post by: BadMouth on December 29, 2017, 03:38:11 pm
I just discovered AC/DC’s Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. Bad ass.
:blowup:
well, then this will be new to you....
http://youtu.be/PZuHAsf6qO0 (http://youtu.be/PZuHAsf6qO0)
Post by: thomas_surles on December 29, 2017, 04:15:54 pm
I just discovered AC/DC’s Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. Bad ass.
:blowup:
well, then this will be new to you....
http://youtu.be/PZuHAsf6qO0 (http://youtu.be/PZuHAsf6qO0)
Also relevant
http://youtu.be/RQ3_IVXqWlA (http://youtu.be/RQ3_IVXqWlA)
Post by: jdbailey1206 on December 29, 2017, 06:06:21 pm
Also relevant. I love AB/BA.
Post by: pbj on December 29, 2017, 06:46:16 pm
Post by: Nephasth on December 29, 2017, 07:19:30 pm
I wish I could go back to a day where I hadn’t heard their seven songs ten million times.
AC/DC? Or Abba? It's gotta be Abba... Cuz AC/DC has 8 or 9 songs...
Post by: Mike A on January 06, 2018, 10:10:10 pm
Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
Post by: pbj on January 07, 2018, 12:00:58 am