Author Topic: Mikeapalooza 2019 (Read 11240 times)

Mike A · « **on:** August 13, 2019, 09:53:53 am »

Okay boys and girl(s)?

This is the big one for 2019

September 14th is the date for my 45th birthday party.

I am not sure what is on the menu yet.

New for this party will be a SF II CE tournament.

First prize is fifty bucks and a plaque with your name on it.

I will also hang a plaque in Alpha Centuri with your name and the date on it.

No more excuses. This is your shot at glory and immortality. Get your asses out here.

Titchgamer · « **Reply #1 on:** August 13, 2019, 12:46:55 pm »

Well I cant come but happy cake day in advance ya old gitt

yotsuya · « **Reply #2 on:** August 13, 2019, 04:46:10 pm »

Mike A · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2019, 12:25:12 pm »

Mikeapalooza has just been elevated to hootenanny status.

A forum member has finally gathered up the intestinal fortitude to commit to the party.

You locals should all hang your heads in shame. He is making the 1800+ mile trek from the West Coast.

Arroyo · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2019, 02:56:10 pm »

Damn is it that far?

Wouldn't miss it Mikey.

Now to figure out how many games I have to play to get my cost down to $0.25/play.

Mike A · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2019, 03:33:44 pm »

Just eat enough food and drink enough booze to offset the cost of the flight.

Arroyo · « **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2019, 03:41:25 pm »

yotsuya · « **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2019, 10:24:48 pm »

Don’t forget your gimp mask, it’ll make it worthwhile.

pbj · « **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2019, 10:58:46 pm »

And you are located where?

Mike A · « **Reply #9 on:** August 27, 2019, 11:04:30 pm »

Wonder Lake, Illinois

Mike A · « **Reply #10 on:** August 28, 2019, 02:26:03 pm »

I am working on a laser project for a friend. I figured I would test out a file to use for the Street Fighter tournament trophy. It needs some work, but it's not bad.

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Mike A · « **Reply #11 on:** August 28, 2019, 02:29:38 pm »

The menu has also been established. My buddy is going to take over kitchen duty for me.

Pizza is on the menu. Thin crust cooked on a 3/8 inch steel plate. Deep dish cooked in a cast iron skillet.

You have to be out of your mind not to attend.

Nephasth · « **Reply #12 on:** August 28, 2019, 03:50:47 pm »

So the laser can do shading... Hmm...

Titchgamer · « **Reply #13 on:** August 28, 2019, 03:58:34 pm »

Quote from: Mike A on August 28, 2019, 02:26:03 pm

I am working on a laser project for a friend. I figured I would test out a file to use for the Street Fighter tournament trophy. It needs some work, but it's not bad.

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That looks pretty cool man!

opt2not · « **Reply #14 on:** August 28, 2019, 05:33:31 pm »

Yeah, that looks awesome!!!

Happy Birthday Mike!

Arroyo · « **Reply #15 on:** August 29, 2019, 01:20:45 pm »

Mike A · « **Reply #16 on:** August 29, 2019, 01:27:26 pm »

Well you aren't going to have much competition.

My friends are casual gamers at best.

It seems like none of the BYOAC locals are showing up.

Of course one of them might button mash you into submission. Maybe I should include a drinking handicap in the competition.

Arroyo · « **Reply #17 on:** August 29, 2019, 02:05:31 pm »

Quote from: Mike A on August 29, 2019, 01:27:26 pm

Maybe I should include a drinking handicap in the competition.

Mike A · « **Reply #18 on:** August 29, 2019, 02:10:40 pm »

Yeah. This could get ugly.

My daughter volunteered to chauffeur us around on Sunday if we decide to go to the arcade and the bars next door to it.

Arroyo · « **Reply #19 on:** August 29, 2019, 02:20:56 pm »

Just make sure the IV drip is ready the next morning

pbj · « **Reply #20 on:** August 29, 2019, 03:28:28 pm »

Quote from: Arroyo on August 29, 2019, 02:20:56 pm

Just make sure the IV drip is ready the next morning

I've heard that ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- actually works. Maybe call in one of those buses from Vegas.

opt2not · « **Reply #21 on:** August 29, 2019, 04:18:53 pm »

Quote from: Arroyo on August 29, 2019, 02:20:56 pm

Just make sure the IV drip is ready the next morning

I have a doctor buddy, who is a heavy drinker, that does this on drinking nights. He taps his arm before heading out to the bar, then comes home drunk and plugs into the I.V., no hangover in the morning. Medical folks call it a "banana bag".

pbj · « **Reply #22 on:** August 29, 2019, 05:04:26 pm »

Or you could, like, drink a gatorade and take an aspirin before you pass out.

opt2not · « **Reply #23 on:** August 29, 2019, 07:41:12 pm »

But then what are you going to use your hundreds-of-thousands-of-dollars worth of education on??

Nephasth · « **Reply #24 on:** August 29, 2019, 09:23:16 pm »

Be a man and puke your guts out the next day...

pbj · « **Reply #25 on:** August 29, 2019, 11:28:14 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on August 29, 2019, 07:41:12 pm

But then what are you going to use your hundreds-of-thousands-of-dollars worth of education on??

Private school for your children that look like the pool boy if personal anecdotes are anything to go by.

KenToad · « **Reply #26 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:20:54 pm »

Bison is borderline broken in CE. Just torpedo back and forth, very difficult to avoid chip damage, if the Bison player can time it decently.

I will see if I'm free that weekend. I'm up here in Shorewood, WI, so it's not too far.

Mike A · « **Reply #27 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:24:20 pm »

Cool. Its going to be a great party.

Shorewood is right on the lake isn't it?

KenToad · « **Reply #28 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:53:56 pm »

Yep, Shorewood is right on the lake. Of course, my house is not right on the lake. We do live close to our favorite liquor store, so we have that going.

Mike A · « **Reply #29 on:** September 08, 2019, 03:56:11 pm »

Bring a six pack of Spotted Cow with you. If Uff-Da is in season bring a case and I will reimburse you.

Mike A · « **Reply #30 on:** September 11, 2019, 07:32:38 pm »

This is the last bump before the latest party.

Beer, food, games.

Arroyo is making the trip all the way from California. Watch him drink whatever you put in front of him.

You don't want to miss this party.

KenToad · « **Reply #31 on:** September 11, 2019, 08:51:23 pm »

Looks like I'm not going to be able to make it, too much going on this weekend. Have a great time and Happy Birthday, Mike! I'll get you that case of Uff-Da another time.

Arroyo · « **Reply #32 on:** September 11, 2019, 10:53:57 pm »

Quote from: Mike A on September 11, 2019, 07:32:38 pm

Arroyo is making the trip all the way from California. Watch him drink whatever you put in front of him.

For those that can’t make it I’ll save you the trouble:

Mike A · « **Reply #33 on:** September 16, 2019, 09:18:06 am »

Well another successful party is in the books.

Arroyo and I couldn't get SF II into playable shape before the party unfortunately.

Everyone had a great time.

My friends went above and beyond to make the party awesome.

They decorated a cake and they decorated a big table with a Pac Man mural. I will include pics later.

Arroyo flew 2000 miles to be here.

We thought we lost one of my cats. She went into hiding and we didn't find her until the next afternoon.


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