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Title: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 29, 2009, 10:50:01 am: I know there a lot of people on these boards that are in the St Louis Metro. I wanted to start a thread for local news, ideas, items for sale, pleas for help, gatherings, etc.

You can post other crap here as well, I really don't care. Just don't get your feelings hurt if someone calls you a D-bag. :burgerking:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 29, 2009, 11:12:19 am: Got the green light from the wife to go to CP Pinball May 8. This will be my first trip there and I am pretty spanky.

Now I need to start softening her up so I can go see T4...kidless... wifeless...that way I don't have to answer 47 questions during the movie.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on April 29, 2009, 12:18:53 pm: America, f Yeah!!!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: RayB on April 29, 2009, 01:27:38 pm: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 29, 2009, 11:12:19 am
Now I need to start softening her up so I can go see T4...kidless... wifeless...that way I don't have to answer 47 questions during the movie.
Wtf, you need permission to go see a movie?!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 29, 2009, 02:35:52 pm: Quote from: RayB on April 29, 2009, 01:27:38 pm
Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 29, 2009, 11:12:19 am
Now I need to start softening her up so I can go see T4...kidless... wifeless...that way I don't have to answer 47 questions during the movie.
Wtf, you need permission to go see a movie?!

Clearly I screwed up somewhere along the way.

Quote from: pinballjim on April 29, 2009, 01:48:23 pm
Quote from: RayB on April 29, 2009, 01:27:38 pm
Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 29, 2009, 11:12:19 am
Now I need to start softening her up so I can go see T4...kidless... wifeless...that way I don't have to answer 47 questions during the movie.
Wtf, you need permission to go see a movie?!

Yeah, I didn't get along too well with the 'men' in St. Louis - to put it mildly.

WTF? :burgerking:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on April 29, 2009, 02:47:24 pm: Quote from: RayB on April 29, 2009, 01:27:38 pm
Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 29, 2009, 11:12:19 am
Now I need to start softening her up so I can go see T4...kidless... wifeless...that way I don't have to answer 47 questions during the movie.
Wtf, you need permission to go see a movie?!

I think what he is trying to say is that the rest of the family will want to go see the movie too but he wants to go by himself so he doesnt get distracted by answering questions. I dont think it was difficult to understand his point.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on April 29, 2009, 02:53:44 pm: Quote from: pinballjim on April 29, 2009, 01:48:23 pm

Yeah, I didn't get along too well with the 'men' in St. Louis - to put it mildly.

WTF? x 2

I'm having a hard time resisting the temptation to respond with funny, yet slanderous remarks to that one.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Nemss316 on April 29, 2009, 02:58:53 pm: STL here also, well, Belleville actually, and not going to mention the 'men' comment!

Nevermind..... :burgerking:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 29, 2009, 03:03:53 pm: Very random remark. I'll leave the slandering to Flake.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: missioncontrol on April 29, 2009, 04:30:14 pm: Quote from: pinballjim on April 29, 2009, 03:25:10 pm
Oh, I lived there a couple years, didn't really care for it. A lot of cultural differences, etc.

:cheers:

using utensils to eat is a common cultural theme in most of America, once you get the hang of it I'm sure you'd adapt well PBJ
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on April 29, 2009, 06:48:49 pm: I think its safe to say I am the most manly man in here so it doesn't really matter.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 09:11:14 am: Quote from: Nemss316 on April 29, 2009, 02:58:53 pm
STL here also, well, Belleville actually, and not going to mention the 'men' comment!

Nevermind..... :burgerking:
Belle-Vegas in the house!

Wow...perusing CL, Ebay, and Mr Pinball over the last week or so...pretty slim pickins. The market for SS pinball seems to be tightening up. Perhaps a result of the piss-poor effort Super Auctions put forward a few weeks ago. I love that at the beginning of the auction, the old guy was basically apologizing for their crappy selection and trying to whip up (mmmmmm, pistol whip) enthusiasm for "mega" auctions in Ohio and Tennessee.

PBW79, alpha-dog challenges will be settled on the battlefield of a White Castle eating contest.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 09:52:34 am: Never thought there would be a second appropriate time to post this...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7l6jg4Hlog[/youtube]
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on April 30, 2009, 09:53:32 am: Quote from: pinballjim on April 30, 2009, 09:46:24 am
Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 09:11:14 am
PBW79, alpha-dog challenges will be settled on the battlefield of a White Castle eating contest.

One weekend, I decided I was going to "St. Louis It Up" and got a case of sliders and a case of light beer. I ate 1.5 sliders and drank 2 beers and my stomach went insane. I spent 3 hours of the toilet shitting my brains out and had to stay close to one at all times for a couple of days. The only other time I got anywhere near as sick was when I ate some old goat curry out of a shack in the caribbean. :/

Wow....thats pretty weak PBJ. Your stomach cant handle 1.5 sliders coupled with 2 beers? Are you a vegetarian or something? Maybe you just needed to get over a "hump".

Try this...consume about 20 Bud Lights (or whatever other beer you prefer).......then inhale about 6 double sliders with cheese., couple orders or fries......followed by another 2-3 Bud Lights.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 09:56:53 am: The whole idea of 20 Bud Lights supports Jim's point a lot more than yours, Flake. You'd think a person would learn after the first 4-5 of them.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 10:00:05 am: Gotta love toilet humor.

If you were drinking Natural Light, you had it coming. Only trailer folk who have conditioned their stomaches to that stuff should attempt it.

I got a hold of some bad sliders once. It was violent, but only lasted about 3 hours. It was enough to keep me away for about a year and a half.

My food poisonings:

1. 29th Street McDonalds, Midwest City, OK 1988
2. The crappateria at SWOSU, sophomore year 1992
3. White Castle, Collinsville, IL 2003

Honorable mention: My little boy got it last fall at the Highland IL China Buffet. Got him off to an early start! :burgerking:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on April 30, 2009, 10:02:18 am: Quote from: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 09:56:53 am

The whole idea of 20 Bud Lights supports Jim's point a lot more than yours, Flake. You'd think a person would learn after the first 4-5 of them.

Now, now dont go bashing AB......errr......Inbev products. A quality beverage it is produced here locally (for me). My point of drinking 20 beers was more to the point of just getting drunk enough to properly enjoy the sliders. If you get bombed on 5 beers more power to you I suppose......
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 10:08:24 am: Quote from: Flake on April 30, 2009, 10:02:18 am
Now, now dont go bashing AB......errr......Inbev products. A quality beverage it is produced here locally (for me). My point of drinking 20 beers was more to the point of just getting drunk enough to properly enjoy the sliders. If you get bombed on 5 beers more power to you I suppose......

If you were to drink a real beer it wouldn't take 20 of them. What's the point of 20 light beers? Isn't that like eating 10 boxes of Snackwells? What's the point of light anything if you're going to consume 5x the amount?

That's not even addressing how terrible Bud Light in particular is... we're talking 2 proof mop runoff.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on April 30, 2009, 10:17:05 am: Quote from: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 10:08:24 am
Quote from: Flake on April 30, 2009, 10:02:18 am
Now, now dont go bashing AB......errr......Inbev products. A quality beverage it is produced here locally (for me). My point of drinking 20 beers was more to the point of just getting drunk enough to properly enjoy the sliders. If you get bombed on 5 beers more power to you I suppose......

If you were to drink a real beer it wouldn't take 20 of them. What's the point of 20 light beers? Isn't that like eating 10 boxes of Snackwells? What's the point of light anything if you're going to consume 5x the amount?

That's not even addressing how terrible Bud Light in particular is... we're talking 2 proof mop runoff.

Ok, here we go......so what is a "real" beer Mr. Mass. Sam Adams?

I enjoy many "full" beers.....Guiness and Guiness based mixed beers (Black and Blue/Black and Tan), Blue Moon, Bass, Rolling Rock, Labatts Blue, Shlafly (local STL brew), and the list goes on and on.......But even still takes a good amount to do the job.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 10:17:44 am: It would be a helluva lot cheaper if it only took 5. The problem with beer, is that it tastes so damn good.

You see son, woman is a lot like a beer. They taste good, they smell good, and you'd step over your own mother to get one. But one one woman isn't enough...
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 10:20:40 am: Quote from: Flake on April 30, 2009, 10:17:05 am
I enjoy many "full" beers.....Guiness and Guiness based mixed beers (Black and Blue/Black and Tan), Blue Moon, Bass, Rolling Rock, Labatts Blue, Shlafly (local STL brew), and the list goes on and on.......But even still takes a good amount to do the job.

And yet you publicly put out that the way to do it is 20 Bud Lights. ;D

Jim, if it were really 4-5%, he wouldn't be able to drink 20 of them. Not unless he's doing it over a long period of time. Or unless a slider is so terrible he has to be Dudley Moore drunk to choke it down. There are a lot of beers that say they are 4-5% but pretty much everyone's anecdotal evidence says they can't possibly be.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on April 30, 2009, 10:21:21 am: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 10:17:44 am
It would be a helluva lot cheaper if it only took 5. The problem with beer, is that it tastes so damn good.

You see son, beer is a lot like a woman. They taste good, they smell good, and you'd step over your own mother to get one. But one one woman isn't enough...

:laugh2: That is damn funny, I cant remember what movie thats from......

Beer does taste good.......Aaaarrrrrrrggggghhhhhhh...........

PBJ - you are mostly correct about %'s however, BL is I believe only 4.2%. Most beers are around 5% give or take....unless you live in OK, where its all 3.2% I think.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 10:30:01 am: There's a pretty simple rule of thumb when it comes to beer... with a couple of exceptions but it for the most part holds true...

...if you can get it in a can it is fast food beer. That makes the primary difference among them the same as choosing Wendy's over McDonald's. Sure, one may be better than the other, but in the grand scheme they both suck pretty bad and should have been avoided.

...and yes, I have done in my share of fast food and fast food beers in my day. I'm just not standing around claiming any of it was any good. ;D
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on April 30, 2009, 10:36:12 am: Quote from: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 10:20:40 am
Jim, if it were really 4-5%, he wouldn't be able to drink 20 of them. Not unless he's doing it over a long period of time. Or unless a slider is so terrible he has to be Dudley Moore drunk to choke it down.

OK look, without making me look like a raging alcoholic (and we already be past this point), BL is 4.2% and if you dont think someone can consume 20 beers in one night then, well, I dont know what to tell you other than to tell you would be mistaken.

And to defend White Castle's honor, they taste awesome sober too. But like a great many other things they taste better drunk.

And one final point, because this is getting tiring......Guinness comes in a can, same as your fast food Bud Light beer. I suppose thats one of your exceptions though.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 10:40:58 am: OK, first of all, why would they lie about how much alcohol is in it? Secondly, it's not impossible...I put away 18 Miller Lites saturday...and each one was yummier than the last. Thirdly, I did not put them in a bucket and bong them all down in less than a minute, it was over 6 or 7 hours. They say the body filters out a beer an hour (probably based on a 130 lb guy...so I filter out 2 an hour).

It's not sprint, it's a marathon...and my other favorite...this ain't checkers, it's chess.

Flake, I am disappointed...it's Homer's girl talk to Bart
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on April 30, 2009, 10:43:50 am: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 10:40:58 am
Flake, I am disappointed...it's Homer's girl talk to Bart

Damn....I just couldnt think of it. Maybe I'm drinking too much ;D.

Now its even funnier that I know the context.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 10:44:38 am: Quote from: Flake on April 30, 2009, 10:36:12 am
And one final point, because this is getting tiring......Guinness comes in a can, same as your fast food Bud Light beer. I suppose thats one of your exceptions though.

Actually, it's not, because Guinness in the can doesn't resemble Guinness from the tap all that much. My wife's family are all straight Dubliners and when they tried it they were adamant about how bad it was... of course, they did still drink it. :laugh2:

You know what happens if you go to a beer forum and ask about canned beer? The scream at you to get that X Arcade off your cabinet.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Ginsu Victim on April 30, 2009, 11:00:47 am: Quote from: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 10:44:38 am
You know what happens if you go to a beer forum and ask about canned beer? The scream at you to get that X Arcade off your cabinet.

:applaud: :laugh2: :applaud:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 11:01:39 am: I can't really call ChadTower a snob, because I am a snob vs Natty Light and Busch. Keep drinking that Guiness, I own stock in Diageo. It's not for me though. I like my pilsner and a few lagers. Euro beer tastes like it was brewed through a butt crack...and not a hot girls's butt crack, but a big, sweaty, hairy, Philly fan's butt crack.

Ahh, but this weekend I shall break out the Maker's Mark for the KY Derby....mmmmm bourbon, the darkest of the dark liquors.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 11:04:45 am: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 11:01:39 am
Euro beer tastes like it was brewed through a butt crack...and not a hot girls's butt crack, but a big, sweaty, hairy, Philly fan's butt crack.

Now that's nasty.

My point on the 20 beers wasn't that a person can't drink 20 beers in a day. Of course they can. But if it takes several hours to do it then you don't really need 20 to enjoy a slider, do you? Do you really need 7 hour buzz to prepare you to eat that? Could it possibly be THAT bad?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on April 30, 2009, 11:05:05 am: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 11:01:39 am
Ahh, but this weekend I shall break out the Maker's Mark for the KY Derby....mmmmm bourbon, the darkest of the dark liquors.

Ha! I think its "brownest of the browns", not "darkest of the dark". Sorry but I had to redeem myself for my earlier mishap.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 11:09:10 am: Did they really just say KY Derby and then argue over brownest of the browns?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on April 30, 2009, 11:11:24 am: Quote from: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 11:09:10 am

Did they really just say KY Derby and then argue over brownest of the browns?

WTF?

I was correcting him on a simpsons quote. What the hell are you talking about?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 11:13:57 am: Quote from: Flake on April 30, 2009, 11:05:05 am
Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 11:01:39 am
Ahh, but this weekend I shall break out the Maker's Mark for the KY Derby....mmmmm bourbon, the darkest of the dark liquors.

Ha! I think its "brownest of the browns", not "darkest of the dark". Sorry but I had to redeem myself for my earlier mishap.

I do believe you may be correct. It's hard to keep the 10,000 or so Simpsons quotes stored in my brain straight.

Point taken about the sliders. I normally stay away from them in a sober state of mind. Now hung over, that's something different. Anything greasy helps a hangover and nothing is greasier than sliders.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 11:19:06 am: Quote from: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 11:09:10 am

Did they really just say KY Derby and then argue over brownest of the browns?

Ahhh cornhole humor...that's the direction we're gonna take this, huh?

3.2 in OK is correct. When I go back there and go out drinking with friends, they tend to get all sloppy drunk and I just have to pee a lot. Don't forget the only beers the liquor stores carry are imports and malt liquor, and it is hot. Lots of goofy alcohol rules out there.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 11:20:53 am: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 11:19:06 am
Ahhh cornhole humor...that's the direction we're gonna take this, huh?

Why not? I'm staring at a stormtrooper on the toilet. It's not exactly inspiring maturity. ;D
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 11:23:03 am: I like to express my dorkiness to the world. Better than Spock taking a dump.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on April 30, 2009, 11:24:26 am: White castles are magic because they smell the EXACT same before & AFTER! But I still eat em, with cheese & horseraddish mustard all day hommie!

My fav beers: Blue Moon, Spaaten & Micheloeb light. If I drink redbull & vodka I wake up in strange places & suck at gameroom activities so beer is my preference now days.

But after 12 blue moons I am indeed a mess, I dont know if that makes me more or less of a man.

regardless I am still a bad MF'r >:D
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Ginsu Victim on April 30, 2009, 11:29:21 am: Quote from: pinballjim on April 30, 2009, 11:27:03 am
But there's something evil in it that makes me black out and act obnoxious, and then I come here and post

Fixed that for you.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 11:33:21 am: Ahh yes, red balls...cocaine in a can. I have had nothing but good experiences with that so far. Bizzaro world...it seems to make me better at video games (yes, vodka included).

In college, we used to roadtrip to Denton, TX to get real beer. F'ing Texas was dry all the way down I-35 until damn near Dallas.

They love their Shiner Bock down there.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 11:35:10 am: All of UMass runs on Natty Light. There are people who actually support themselves wandering around campus and the outlying apartment complexes picking up Natty Light cans. UMass might be 50% of the sales of Natty Light - it's really weird. You'll go into a liquor store on friday and there are 250 cases of it sitting there.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on April 30, 2009, 11:43:29 am: Quote from: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 11:35:10 am

All of UMass runs on Natty Light. There are people who actually support themselves wandering around campus and the outlying apartment complexes picking up Natty Light cans. UMass might be 50% of the sales of Natty Light - it's really weird. You'll go into a liquor store on friday and there are 250 cases of it sitting there.

Jim Koch must not be too happy about that.

For me booze has a bell curve effect on arcades/pinball. I think it helps me to a certain extent but after awhile it certainly hinders my game play and once it starts to slide, it slides fast.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 11:45:43 am: Quote from: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 11:35:10 am

All of UMass runs on Natty Light. There are people who actually support themselves wandering around campus and the outlying apartment complexes picking up Natty Light cans. UMass might be 50% of the sales of Natty Light - it's really weird. You'll go into a liquor store on friday and there are 250 cases of it sitting there.

That's a pretty repulsive thought. I pretty much stick to my guns with Miller Lite. Now in my younger days, I drank whatever was on sale. Grew kinda fond of Beast Light and Keystone. But Natty Light, and for that matter Miller Hi Life, that is a whole new realm of putridness.

Jukebox Update: This morning added song #6400: Blue October - Dirt Room.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 11:50:01 am: Wait wait wait - my bad. It's not Natty Light. It's Natty Ice. Not sure why I said Light.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 11:51:25 am: Quote from: Flake on April 30, 2009, 11:43:29 am
Jim Koch must not be too happy about that.

Sam Adams is a yuppy beer anyway that isn't half as good as people around here say it is. Plus it costs WAY TOO MUCH for 35 frat guys to get drunk on...
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 11:57:32 am: Quote from: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 11:50:01 am

Wait wait wait - my bad. It's not Natty Light. It's Natty Ice. Not sure why I said Light.

Holy crap!! I don't think I've ever seen Natty Ice. How long ago was that? I assume it wasn't recent...the "ice" craze ended about 13 years ago.

Does anybody else remember Keystone's gimmick used to be the specially lined can...bottled beer taste in a can? We were once in Dallas and found a Keystone Dry 6 pack of longnecks. My friend called their little 'got questions?' number on the box and asked is their bottles had a special liner to make them taste like canned beer. They hung up on him.

:laugh2: Laughing my *ss off at the liquor store/university conspiracy to flunk students.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 12:02:42 pm: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 11:57:32 am
Holy crap!! I don't think I've ever seen Natty Ice. How long ago was that? I assume it wasn't recent...the "ice" craze ended about 13 years ago.

You can still get Ice beer in a lot of brands. It's a main staple for some of them.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 12:06:54 pm: maybe it's a regional thing. Or maybe I just have tunnel vision at the convenience store beer case.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 01:03:30 pm: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 12:06:54 pm
maybe it's a regional thing. Or maybe I just have tunnel vision at the convenience store beer case.

Definitely not regional. Convenience stores only carry a narrow band of stuff.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 02:24:48 pm: Back in the 'ice' hayday, you couldn't throw a dead cat in a convenience store without hitting an ice beer. Clearly they are not mainstream anymore if they aren't in said stores. I haven't seen Bud Ice or Lite Ice in well over a decade. That's how you know you're in a dive bar: if they still have Bud Ice neons. I'm sure there is an occasional obscure ice beer (is Icehouse an ice beer?) in some stores...so it's not quite a dinosaur...more like a polar bear.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 02:48:54 pm: I see Molson Ice and Natty Ice all the time and it is carried in a convenience store down the street. Not many convenience stores carry alcohol up here but that one does. It's a White Hen Pantry if that helps. They may both be carried at a gas station around my house, too, I know at least Natty Ice is.

The beer heavy liquor store down the street from my house also carries both of those and 3-4 others that aren't coming to mind right now. Of course, they also carry about 500 other beers, so that's not your typical store.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Ginsu Victim on April 30, 2009, 02:51:33 pm: Here's a drink that'll put some hair on your vag|na

(http://brooklynskeptic.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/zima1.jpg)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 02:59:21 pm: Even people born with vaginas didn't like that crap. :laugh2:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Ginsu Victim on April 30, 2009, 03:12:34 pm: Mangina?
(http://www.rooney.org/tlc/silly/mangina.jpg)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 03:28:50 pm: When I was in college, we had this juco transfer come in for a visit. He was an offensive tackle, about 6'7, 325 lbs and looked like a sasquatch. We take him to the bar and he says to the bartender..."Do you have any Zima?" :laugh2: In this voice that sounded like McBain.

Of course the coaches signed him up...and we went 3-7 the next year.

Still getting a chuckle out of Natty Ice. Never tasted it, but it sounds like Natty Light's ugly sister. I imagine taking a drink and having a Family Guy-like puke-a-thon.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRn5-LQCg2s[/youtube]
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on April 30, 2009, 03:34:06 pm: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 03:28:50 pm
When I was in college, we had this juco transfer come in for a visit. He was an offensive tackle, about 6'7, 325 lbs and looked like a sasquatch. We take him to the bar and he says to the bartender..."Do you have any Zima?" :laugh2: In this voice that sounded like McBain.

Of course the coaches signed him up...and we went 3-7 the next year.

Still getting a chuckle out of Natty Ice. Never tasted it, but it sounds like Natty Light's ugly sister. I imagine taking a drink and having a Family Guy-like puke-a-thon.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRn5-LQCg2s[/youtube]

:laugh2:

OMG! I havent laughed that hard in awhile.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: ChadTower on April 30, 2009, 03:39:04 pm: Crap like that is why Family Guy is unwatchable. :P
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on April 30, 2009, 04:28:34 pm: I was going to suggest this thread got off track from its original purpose but I dont think it ever got started down the road of its original purpose.

More to point - does anyone know if SA is going to have a STL summer date? Their calendar in only through July I think and there is nothing for STL. I cant remember when they typically come through there. Maybe its August.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2009, 04:45:37 pm: Last year it was early August. Seems to be April (with Brewmania), August, and November lately. But I assume nothing's written in stone if it's not on their schedule.

April was a colossal disappointment. Even Brewmania wasn't that great.

WTF are you Flake...the referee? This is freeform baby!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 01, 2009, 12:59:46 pm: Throwing down the gauntlet...Weekend Donkey Kong contest. High score gets a 40oz King Cobra. Competition starts friday at 6pm, post results by 9am monday. Screen shot would be nice proof, but not necessary.

I'd like to have went with a more contemporary theme...like horse racing or something Mexican (cinco de Mayo), but for the life of me, I can't think of anything worthwhile on MAME.

Good luck MAMErs :burgerking:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 01, 2009, 02:10:22 pm: I am not worthy of this contest as you well know.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 01, 2009, 02:25:31 pm: Quote from: Flake on May 01, 2009, 02:10:22 pm
I am not worthy of this contest as you well know.

Go on and post your 4600...nobody will laugh. :laugh2:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 02, 2009, 12:31:58 am: 20100 .....personal best.........yea, yea you can all ---display unending love for my bottom---.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 03, 2009, 10:33:17 am: The thought of king cobra makes me want to puke & ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- myself.

I drank too much (Blue Moon's & somehow Mickey's too), scored poorly at everything & woke up on the basement floor with the worst headache ever..........I need some oxy's to fix this one.

Luckily STL dorks know the medicinal qualities of Lions Choice. The Indians rubbed LC on their arrow wounds to accelerate healing & also during ceremonies in honor of the wolf spirit..............ok not really but I love bloody salty beef, ---fudgesicle--- yeah
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 04, 2009, 10:24:48 am: 42300 and I was robbed. Cheating-ass DK throwing random tumbling barrels. He sensed I was the chosen one.

And I sure am glad I bought all those exactas and trifectas with I Want Revenge on friday...that was a sound investment. Oh well, I did start the drinking day off with 3 mint juleps made with the brownest of the browns...Makers Mark. Had to start sunday off with 3 pills and a glass of OJ...took about 3 hours to get my feet under me.

BTW, Simpsons last night was an instant classic...Homer playing a Halo type game on XBox and tea-bagging the corpes then going to a kegger down the hall.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 04, 2009, 10:42:26 am: LLUncool you ---Bad words, bad words, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when saint censors you?---. I was up and out your door by 8:15. Spent my morning taking the little one to get pictures. I actually felt worse yesterday evening than when I woke up. I guess the combo of too much to drink on Sat. + McDonalds breakfast + Ruby Tuesday's salad bar buffet + huge bag of salty, buttery popcorn while watching wolverine finally caught up to me.

I was crushed when the local lions choice closed down. Luckily there is one downtown STL close to where I work.

I want revenge on I Want Revenge. Stupid horse.........
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 04, 2009, 07:06:20 pm: I had LC @ the Valley today, then went to play sterns "24", "Batman" & "Spidey" @ the copper dome & drank 2 redbulls when I got back to the office.

Yep, it was a kick ass lunch break.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 05, 2009, 10:25:02 am: I'm sure you told the copper dome salespigs that you were seriously interested in buying one of those machines. Every time I've been out there, they are all nonchalant about wanting me to pay $20K for a pool table and then they hover around me when I go back to the corner to play some pinball. It's not like I look like I have an extra $20K earmarked for a pool table...I usually look like a slob that came in to play some free pinball.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 05, 2009, 10:31:16 pm: Yeah I think they charge like $6k for a NIB Stern, thats just ---smurfing--- crazy.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 06, 2009, 10:30:01 am: Quote from: pinballjim on May 05, 2009, 11:16:25 pm
Well, to their credit, when they open the doors on Sunday mornings, there is a stampede of men straight to the pinball section. I offered to help the sales guy set a System3 machine to Free Play for $50, he wasn't amused. Enjoy crediting that thing up every 3 minutes, chump! :D

Tried to hustle a Jurassic Park on a shopper in there, "$1,500 and it's way nicer than their stuff" and I think he thought I was just trying to mug him.

I don't think we've got anything like that place in San Antonio. :'(

If you were in the STL area I would be interested in that JP. 15 hundo is a little high unless it is pristine. >:D
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 06, 2009, 09:45:11 pm: Friday =
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 07, 2009, 09:13:32 am: You'll have to wait your turn! I have that one eyed up. :cheers:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 07, 2009, 12:46:06 pm: (http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:xyZHJlfQlFRChM::http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7PGM3gd8tGs/SZYwjibmqdI/AAAAAAAAAYg/Aw1EhEKalvk/s400/RedBullCan.jpg) + (http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:XOw-9LBpX2GMEM:http://www.pressfiles.net/absolut/taxfree/ABSOLUT_VODKA_1liter_lys_hi.jpg) = (http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:yrxOkD36CZixTM:http://www.lardlad.com/images/homer/homer032.gif)

You've been warned!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 07, 2009, 12:50:58 pm: Bringing the sauce with you? I thought you were going to stay mildly sober.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 07, 2009, 01:04:39 pm: well, I'll start out that way, but it IS friday.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 07, 2009, 01:42:15 pm: ---fudgesicle---!

I cant drink my usual amounts of energy for a loooooong time.

3 weeks ago I was in the ER all night, found out the hard way my enlarged heart cannot handle my very high blood pressure.

So now I take my medicine & play pinball with just 1-2 cans rather than the 8+ (sometimes it gets weird after even 2 cans though).

Meaning you may have a chance at winning at least ONE game against me.

Gigitty gigitty gooooo (I am gonna kick that Family Guy machines ASS!!!!!)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 07, 2009, 02:35:52 pm: Well damn man that sucks. Maybe pinball just gets you too worked up period. In that case I would be willing to take JP or TFTC off your hands. I'm only offering because its in your best interest.

I can assure you I couldnt win any competition between us if you were falling down drunk and I was completely sober. I'm still looking to beat Chuck's high score he had on my Demo Man - and he probably only played 30 games on it. I've probably played 3-4x's that and I'm not even close. I have 2nd - 4th place all wrapped up though :laugh2:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 07, 2009, 02:46:29 pm: Quote from: Flake on May 07, 2009, 02:35:52 pm
Well damn man that sucks. Maybe pinball just gets you too worked up period. In that case I would be willing to take JP or TFTC off your hands. I'm only offering because its in your best interest.

I can assure you I couldnt win any competition between us if you were falling down drunk and I was completely sober. I'm still looking to beat Chuck's high score he had on my Demo Man - and he probably only played 30 games on it. I've probably played 3-4x's that and I'm not even close. I have 2nd - 4th place all wrapped up though :laugh2:

What about that time I came over and wasted the high score? Did you somehow cheat my initials out?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 07, 2009, 02:49:09 pm: Oh please you got a good score because the plunger had a plug disconnected and the thing just kept shooting out balls.

Thats probably how you got the high score on our ES machine. You'll get exposed for the fraud you are tomorrow night...
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 07, 2009, 02:58:25 pm: Thats like saying when somebody fumbles right into a defensive player's hands and said player scores the winning TD, that it shouldn't count. All the defensive player can do is react and run for the goal line. That's all I did...react and HIGH SCORE. >:D
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 07, 2009, 08:09:42 pm: I thought you guys were brothers.....................not sisters.

& we all know of your family's JPR disorder (Jurassic Park reluctance) so dont kid yourself :cheers:

See you cagney & lacey tomorrow >:D
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 08, 2009, 10:37:56 am: Still haven't played JP. CP Pinball is prejudiced against DE, so the drought will continue. Looking forward to busting my cherry on several machines tonight. Still debating whether it's going to be a Miller Lite or Redbull/Monster & Vodka night. I remembered to bring my cooler but forgot my change of clothes. So I'll look at least as dorky as the average dork there. Did I mention I work at Captain Hook's Fish & Chips and have to wear a pirate costume like Judge Reinhold in Fast Times at Ridgemont High? :burgerking:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 09, 2009, 12:08:02 pm: Nothing went as planned: I was 2 hours late, left an hour early, drank 4 redbulls, 1 tall Monster & lost my arse to LL on TSPP & my pinball buddy with the pork chops whooped me on Banzai Run.

I may have to retire...........................nah.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 11, 2009, 09:26:44 am: I had a good time. Unfortunately I drank too much and my gameplay fell off considerably - and there wasnt much there to start with. However, I did manage to beat PW in one game of TFG - although I'm sure he'll claim I cheated (which we all know to be impossible in pinball...hehe).

Met a few local pinheads so that was cool. Have to get more time on WOF and TSPP. Those machines are pretty sweet. Noted a couple lesser themed games I would consider for future purchases........JM and WCS94 (aweful colors on that game - yuk!). Absolutely love STTNG! Dont see what all the fuss is over TZ, TAF and MB. They were OK I guess but nothing out of this world justifying the outrageous price level. I suppose its more theme on them?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 11, 2009, 11:29:01 am: I wanted to make sure I played canidates for my next machine before I got too tipsy. Unfortunately, by the time I got around to knocking out the top 10 rated games...well let's just say I need to play them again before I pass final judgement. Like Flake, I was unimpressed with TZ and TAF. I was pretty blown away by TOM and TSPP. I tought WCS94 was one of the funnest games there...even though I hate the theme. T2 is off my list of games I was interested in. Great sounds and theme...terrible play.

Fun night. Next time I am limiting myself to a six pack.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 11, 2009, 11:32:35 am: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on May 11, 2009, 11:29:01 am
Next time I am limiting myself to a six pack.

Yea right, your not fooling anyone.....

TOM was pretty F'n cool.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 11, 2009, 08:53:26 pm: Next time I am going to get myself a driver so I can get all Frank the Tanked up on Blue Moons!!!!!!!!

What about the Napoleon Dynamite guy, did you all see him? He had a permanent smile on his face with CRAZY eyes & two of his friends were acting very strange.........me tinks, well almost certain, that they ate something a little special that night.

TSPP & WOF = Best Stern games ever, the only two I'd own (er scratch that...the only two I'd possibly kill to own).

Viva la Pinball bitches!

EDIT: Now I remember, you did cheat becuase you put it on 3 player & chose the best score against mine.......you killed kenny!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 13, 2009, 09:12:00 am: I did see Napoleon Dynamite. What's up with the hipsters drinking PBR? Must be tough being sheep.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 13, 2009, 11:46:55 am: is that implying that I'm a hipster or a sheep? BTW, I went with the Miller. But I did receive a contact-high from the Redbull fumes in the air.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 13, 2009, 02:40:10 pm: That is a good stab PBJ, redbull & vodka is a "trendy drink" indeed but............

Redbull & vodka is real, I can vouch for that. Now its not as real as whiskey & Richard Pryor powder but its still pretty damn real.

You see regular beer is difficult to blackout on, vodka & whatever you mix it with makes for an easy blackout BUT.......Redbull & vodka always results in me waking up in the basement without a shirt on, food all over the bar & me wondering wtf I did during those 2 hours which my consciousness cannot account for but my GF can (& wont let go of).

PBJ you need to go to the East side out here, drink a 5th of stoli & 6 redbulls & black out with a stripper named "Ginger".

Then play TSPP

Its good for you, fo show.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 13, 2009, 04:01:23 pm: My encore Saturday was 2.5 bottles of wine @ Hidden Lake Winery in Trenton, IL followed by a Redballs and vodka and an estimated 8 beers.

I tried to make breakfast for mothersday with that blinding headache and mouth watering (which signals puke is imminent). Wife wife ripped me later in the day...after I went back to bed for about 4 hours...that it was ---smurfy--- and half cooked.

On a different note: Earthshaker was particularly harsh to me last night. I almost had to take the ball-peen to it.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 13, 2009, 07:34:39 pm: Correction: drink a glass of water, two aspirins, a B-12 & lots of White Castle with horseradish mustard before you crash

Amateur.

EDIT: PBJ since you said Helens I bet you lived in South county.................if so then a meth head really did drink your bottle
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 14, 2009, 10:51:20 am: Quote from: pinballjim on April 30, 2009, 03:14:02 pm
I had a Zima with a jolly rancher dissolved in it.

I've always wanted to try the candy in the Zima trick again and see if it actually tastes as close as I remember it.....

Not hard to remember to eat aspirin and B-12 after a 4 pack of Zima! :laugh2:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 14, 2009, 06:53:55 pm: Yeah Town & Country yuppies are funny: They lease a 3 series, put sushi on their credit card & then ---smurfette--- about closing costs on their cash out refi.

Know what though...........................

You drink Zima with candy in it.

I bet once you broke the "seal" you were sitting on the toilet peeing every 15 minutes >:D

LOL, I couldn't resist PBJ :cheers:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 29, 2009, 12:14:24 pm: I'm going over to uncle Bubbles' (Flake) tomorrow to obliderate his Time Pilot high score. While I'm there, I'm thinking about knocking off his treasured DemoMan high score. He is comfortable in talking ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- that there is no way I can beat it, but I know which plug to disconnect to give me unlimited balls.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 29, 2009, 03:22:12 pm: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on May 29, 2009, 12:14:24 pm
I'm going over to uncle Bubbles' (Flake) tomorrow to obliderate his Time Pilot high score. While I'm there, I'm thinking about knocking off his treasured DemoMan high score. He is comfortable in talking ---Cleveland steamer--- that there is no way I can beat it, but I know which plug to disconnect to give me unlimited balls.

You will need unlimited balls to beat my score. Otherwise its going to be a futile attempt. Stick wtih time pilot.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 29, 2009, 07:22:04 pm: whats bubbles all about?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 31, 2009, 04:47:31 pm: When I was a young lad I once got stuck behind the bed playing hide and go seek in the house. That event earned me the nickname bubba which has since morphed into bubbles by my brother - who has a habit of "tweaking" everyone's name/title to suit his own taste. He has a name like that for everyone in our family.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 01, 2009, 04:15:28 pm: Unfortunately Bubbles turned off his DM due to "an overheating flipper" before I could knock him down a notch. I did go ahead and best my previously unattainable high on Robotron by better than a hundred grand. I also bested his high on Time Pilot...promise kept...but it is still very beatable.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on June 01, 2009, 04:59:06 pm: High Speed pin for $600, KC craigslist, in case anyone is interested.

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/tag/1200165522.html
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 01, 2009, 11:11:52 pm: DM giving you some troubles there uncle bubbles?

My JP just rolled over & DIED on me Saturday night so it must be contagious.

It lights up but the DMD, sound & etc is non responsive. I swapped out DMD's but still nothing. Later I saw the red LED's were not illuminated on the CPU board (dunno its real name) so there is an issue with either the board or the power going to it. After I get the TFTC put back together this weekend I will swap CPU boards & hope it works :-(

I hate pinball

EDIT: Are you guys gonna go to CP this month? I can only go on Saturdays now due to my crazy hours of working 8am-8pm. I may bring my brother this time so I can get drunk & play better.....er worse.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 02, 2009, 09:21:24 am: Well my DM has two issues now apparently:

1. Cryoclaw issues as previously noted

2. Overheating coils on the left flipper. According to the williams pinball repair guide there could be two issues:

"On WPC fliptronics and later games, if there is a marginal flipper switch reading, this causes the high powered side of the flipper to rapidly oscillate between on and off. The holding side of the flipper coil never engages. This problem will cause the flipper coil to get very hot in a short time. First try cleaning the flipper board optics. If this doesn't work, the LM339's on the Fliptronics board at U4 and/or U6 (or CPU board on WPC-95 at U25 and/or U26) will need to be replaced.

Bad regulation of the 12 volt power to the optos can cause the flipper coils to get hot too. Though rare, the 7812 voltage regulator on the power driver board could be failing, or the electrolytic filter capacitor for the 12 volts."

Anyone ever had an issue similar to this?

PW - I wont be making it to CP this month. Maybe next month.

One last thing - there is a DE Simpsons for sale on CL right now. Seems as though its been in storage for awhile and is unshopped. Was posted on 5/30 for $850.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 02, 2009, 09:29:20 am: It may be my imagination, but I was thinking last night that my ES was acting goofy...more than usual. PW, I did bend that contact a little on the switch that I posted about. It worked for a bit and is now acting up again. But the more disturbing thing is that now my flipper seems to be losing strength. The guy I bought it from rebuilt 2 of the 3 and this is one of the rebuilt ones. I may have just been having a bad night, but I could not hit the center ramp for shitz, and that is the easiest shot on the game.

I'm doubtful this month for CP. My kids are going to Gramma's house in July, maybe the weekend will line up right and I'll bring the wife with me.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 11, 2009, 10:17:54 am: This looks pretty freaking sweet. I have a pretty busy weekend, or I'd think seriously about snapping this one up.

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/tag/1215239533.html
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 11, 2009, 10:21:07 am: A lot of people love this game I think. It has a good general reputation. And I just sold the exercise equipment a month or so ago for........wait for it.......$1,000. But alas, have no time this weekend either.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 11, 2009, 10:40:15 am: The only "drawback" for me is that the only pin I own is Earthshaker - a Pat Lawlor designed system 11, same as Whirlwind. They are only a year apart too. Since I only have room for one more pin at this time, I'd like to have a little diversity. I could offer a trade, but I enjoy ES and haven't quite mastered it. Plus, I have a few mechanical issues that, when addressed, will make the game that much more enjoyable. In a year, I may be willing to pull the trigger on such a trade. But there is plenty of mileage still on ES for me.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 11, 2009, 10:42:50 am: I still suck at Demo Man. That game is very challenging for me. It will be awhile before I tire of it. Seems like a pretty fair price for the Whirlwind if it truly is in that good of condition. Probably wont be around after the weekend.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 11, 2009, 10:30:21 pm: Did anyone else have more toys break?

My damn arcade has monitor issues, F!

So thats a pool table, 2 pins & an arcade in shambles.

I dont even think I have a gameroom right now.

Luckily TFTC should be done this weekend, JP's board will just get sent for repairs so thats easy & Costco has cheap LCD's (hello pinmame).

But still, damn.

I am scared if I get that storm trooper he may go on strike LOL
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 12, 2009, 08:40:56 am: Sorry to hear that PW. I hate the feeling of having lots of toys but hardly any working.

Your getting a full sized storm trooper figure? Damn.....
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 12, 2009, 10:43:32 pm: Yeah I am considering adding a storm trooper statue & a Cruisn sit down racer but then again I don't want to over crowd the room.

Not just for reasons of aesthetics but also for entertaining practicality.

Its important that 2 people can play darts as 2 play the future pool table as 2 play Foosball while 4 people play pinball as 2 people MAME it up while 4 people play NBA or NHL on 360 while 4 more are at the bar doing shots & 2 more watching in disbelief & 1 more going pee..................all while not disturbing the other persons space.

Word.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 15, 2009, 04:00:10 pm: As usual, nothing specatacular on craigslist as far as pins right now, but some damned interesting arcades. Dave from Madison has a Tron listed for a grand. That is really high for him so I am thinking it is a peach. Also saw a Satan's Hollow and a DK3. Makes me wish I was in the market for a classic machine. That Tron would look nice in the dungeon.

So, open house at work last week. Since there are no other Miller Lite drinkers at work, I got all the leftovers. My outside fridge looks like something out of a Dr. Dre video. I did manage to put a little dent in the bar fridge saturday night. I got by with a little help form my friends. :cheers:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 15, 2009, 05:22:16 pm: Oh you missed the pin action on Sunday then (yesterday). At 11:30 am someone posted a circus voltaire pin in "good condition" for $800. I noticed the ad at about 1:15 or so and told him I'd take it. He replied about 2 hours later saying he has already had 10 offers to purchase it this morning and that I should make an offer that day. He would then consider all offers and award to the highest bidder.

At that point, I was clearly out of the running but I made a ridiculous offer anyway. Never heard back from him. I wonder how much it went for.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 15, 2009, 05:33:14 pm: What a fuckstick. It's craigslist, not f'ing Ebay. Or was it like the guy with the Riverboat Gambler that didn't know what he had? Yeah, I missed that...and I'm glad.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 15, 2009, 05:37:23 pm: The guy clearly didnt know what he had otherwise he wouldnt have offered it up for less than $3-$4k. From what I've seen that pin is worth way more than $800 even if it was in terrible shape.

The guy didnt have a phone number listed and I knew when I sent him the e-mail by the time he would see my e-mail offer there would most likely be 5 other inquiries about it.

Oh well......
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 15, 2009, 11:23:51 pm: CV = perhaps the most beautiful game in existence (imo)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 15, 2009, 11:27:42 pm: I've never seen it in person but HOLY ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- does it look cool in pictures. I also like that the DMD is placed in the playfield area so you can actually see whats going on there.

My heart skipped a beat when I saw the ad but the CL hawks were quicker than me and the real pin guru's around here I'm sure offered much more than I. As much as I would like to own that game I cant justify spending $3K on a pinball machine.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 16, 2009, 10:17:53 am: Maybe Chuck bought it and we will get a chance to play it this summer. Wishful thinking. Why don't you watch my kids on one of the CP weekends Bubbles so I can take my bride up there and get my pinball on?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on June 16, 2009, 10:50:50 am: I saw that CV listing on Craigslist. I figured that person would try to pull some crap like this. I thought about offering him a little lower that the average going price to see what happens, but I figured it wouldn't be worth the hassle.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 16, 2009, 03:57:06 pm: Wow its a Craigslist explosion for pinball these last few days....

Notably a shopped out Shadow for $1300
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 16, 2009, 04:56:55 pm: Damn, a whole gang of them in my town. I'm seeing Shadow for $1600, is that the same one? I'd consider that Cyclone if he'd come down 3 or 4 hundo. Oh well, it's good to see the drought is over.

**EDIT** Nevermind, I saw it...duhhh...guess since it wasn't in all capitals like the posts around it, I overlooked it.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 17, 2009, 12:38:27 am: Dont buy pinball machines, they break!

Bittersweet victory today, I vowed not to touch the dead JP until TFTC was restored but for some reason I thought it would be a good idea to swap CPU's & just get an easy fix taken care of.

The problem is still there, F!

So that means I now have a cheaper but more difficult issue to resolve.

Sheesh, well at least the MAME monitor fixed itself (for now).
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 17, 2009, 05:09:44 pm: Let me take that pile of ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- JP off your hands for you. I'll even come get it and haul it off free of charge. Well, nearly free of charge. I'll have to drink one of your Redbull & Vodkas and challenge you to a game of Sinistar.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 17, 2009, 05:22:10 pm: Dude, if you or PBW have found a way to play Sinistar with standard 8-way joys i would love to know
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 17, 2009, 05:29:54 pm: that's what makes it a challenge. Doesn't the arcade have an 8 way? I know the multi-Williams boards support an 8 way. You play Time Pilot, same concept.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 17, 2009, 05:32:09 pm: I believe the original arcade had a 49-way joystick. For the multi-williams boards, the game was modified to use an 8-way joystick.

In Mame, it runs like it should using a 49-way joystick so to play it correctly you would need a 49-way.

I think all of this is true anyway.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 17, 2009, 05:33:42 pm: pretty early game for a 49 way. But I don't have any proof to contradict you and I'm too lazy to look for any.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 18, 2009, 03:58:07 pm: My suspicions are confirmed

http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9553 (http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9553)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 18, 2009, 04:14:15 pm: Haven't read it yet, but it's weird, I was just looking at this:

http://urebelscum.speedhost.com/49waySticks.html (http://urebelscum.speedhost.com/49waySticks.html)

Got to reading a little and started fantasizing about jettisoning my Ultimarcs and hooking up the 49 ways that came with my cabinet. After further review, this looks pretty hairy. Even converting them to analog seems to require hardware and software. And since my damn mame pc runs Vista, well, we all know how finnicky mame add ons are. I may just buy myself a couple of 360's for x-mas this year...need to do more research.

Also after reading this article, now I know why I suck so much more than I used to on Sinistar and Pigskin. :'(
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 18, 2009, 04:28:23 pm: I think you should just buy a dedicated Sinistar game.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 18, 2009, 05:15:22 pm: I have a birthday coming up, you should buy it for me. Seriously though, I have never seen one these in the wild...for sale that is.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 18, 2009, 05:17:18 pm: Yea me neither. You would most likely have to restore one. Or build up new from scratch. I'm sure the boards are available somewhere.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 19, 2009, 04:24:00 pm: Looks like I will be making a stop at CP next month. It will be the weekend of the 10th & 11th...don't know which day yet, but leaning toward friday. Wife may come along if she wants to...although she will put a dent in my beer supply.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 19, 2009, 06:39:00 pm: I go to CP tomorrow, cant wait!

FYI: Dudes that shadow is flippin sweet, I would totally own one of those hard ass machines.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 22, 2009, 04:37:53 pm: You should've bought one of those on CL last week.

So how was CP? Anything different this time? Anyone kick your ass at TSPP? Did you get your bro to haul you up there so you could pound Redballs and vodka?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 22, 2009, 10:15:48 pm: I cant buy any new pins for a while :-( Must fix my 3 broken ones, a semi defunct ---smurfing--- MAME monitor (why did I just "have" to do a CRT) & a pool table first.

Chucks was fun tho, I made a damn night out of it, spent the full 6 hours there & brought a buddy. @ 8pm I even hit up PizzaHut to pick up a pie while getting BlueMoons @ the groc store. I found that resting in an ice cold car eating hot pizza & drinking cold beers for 30 minutes or so really gives you a 2nd wind for the rest of the night.

BTW it was friggin hot in the back room, I was sweating but it was still worth it.

He has a few new machines but I think all 6 hours were spent on TSPP, WOF, FG, Vegas (dont ask why), STTNG & MB....seriously.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 23, 2009, 09:42:07 am: May have to try that pizza trick next month...although a kinda despise Pizza Hut. That sucks about the back room...hopefully that is rectified by then.

Some jackass on CL has a shopped JP for $2500...come on moneybags...just buy a new one and put the broken one out on the curb. Be sure to post when said machine is going to the curb.

What are you using for a monitor on your mame? Looks like a showcase...maybe a 32"? I've got a decased 27" flat CRT Toshiba. Same as Uncle Bubbles, but his is a lot sharper than mine. He claims it's because I'm using S-video and he is using component cables and a DIVX adapter. I tried that setup and couldn't get it to work. I don't really have any problems except when working in windows...it is way too blurry and you are asking for a headache. But with MAME, most games are fine.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 23, 2009, 01:53:25 pm: That CL seller with the JP also has several other pins for sale on CL right now - most of which have been on there for several months. He also sells those same pins on E-bay. His prices are probably $200-$300 more than even the high range for every title he sells. He also has Cruisin USA, Golden Tee and other some Multi-cades that are through the roof on price. Its interesting to note that he just keeps reposting those items always at the same bloated price. I would be curious at this point if he would be willing to haggle since they dont see to be moving. I've heard some not-so-great things about him though so I doubt he would haggle. I guess he's willing to sit on his investments until he gets what he wants. Good luck.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 24, 2009, 12:19:31 am: Ya pizza hut does suck, I prefer Imo's or Pantera's but the deep dish Pizza Hut pepperoni just takes me back to the good ol days. Plus its the first pizza place my GPS found within less than a mile of the seepeezie.

LOL @ throwing the JP out on the curb, yeah right that thing may leave my house someday but not in the trash.

I am using a 33" Wells Gardner piece of ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- CRT authentic pain in my ---smurfing--- ass......until I put in the LCD.

You know my damn xbox elite died too so I bought a new one to get me by till the old one gets repaired........damn that was 30 days ago TODAY so tomorrow I get to beg my 31 day return policy.........Oh well, walmart will exchange it for another NIB so at least I can peddle that one on ebay & minimize my losses.

F this drama, 3 broke pins, 1 broke xbox & a damn CRT hunk or crap......now my chest hurts, F!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 24, 2009, 09:35:43 am: So if you switch to an LCD, are you going to try to find something with a 4:3 aspect ratio? There's not a lot of that out there anymore, especially that large.

What is up with those XBoxes? A co-worker had to do the same thing...seems like they break a lot. Nothing gets done around the house when I have a new game to conquer, so wife has forbidden the XBox. Kids have a wii that I am not as impressed with as everyone else seems to be.

Found a new game to play last night: Blood Bros. It's like Cabal, except you're cowboys in the old west..and it's played with a joystick instead of a trackball. Moderately fun...probably because I am the master of Cabal due to all the quarters I dumped into it at Big Moe's back in the day.

Hot-n-Ready (Little Caesers) is about to run Pizza Hut outta town. That is a damned fine pie for 5 bones.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 24, 2009, 10:47:19 pm: I was thinking of using a 32" LCD, the actual screen would be 15.7x27.9 with an effective 4:3 area of 26" this is at a cost of $350.

Part of me says go with a larger screen (like a 37") but the buy in jumps substantially & then I remember "this is for street fighter & pacman, not Apocalypto" Plus this will affect speaker placement....meaning with a 37-42 the speakers will not fit inside the cab.

This is something I can put off for a while, the monitor is doing better & I have more important projects like 3 pins & a pool table so since I am the only one who can notice the current flaw it will be put on the backburner for a few months.

But after those pins & billiards are done....this ---smurf--- is going LCD faux show.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 25, 2009, 09:38:57 am: Well, this is some mighty fine weather for working in the nice, cool basement.

Back to a previous topic: Sinistar does suck with an 8-way. It sucks even worse now that I know it's not me, but the controls.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 25, 2009, 09:40:15 am: I played some Sinistar last night and yea its impossible.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: CheffoJeffo on June 25, 2009, 01:36:30 pm: Quote from: Flake on June 17, 2009, 05:32:09 pm
I believe the original arcade had a 49-way joystick. For the multi-williams boards, the game was modified to use an 8-way joystick.

In Mame, it runs like it should using a 49-way joystick so to play it correctly you would need a 49-way.

I think all of this is true anyway.

This is what happens when you let the kids from STL run on about things ... jrok's MW board can use a 49-way (or an 8-way if you are insane).
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 25, 2009, 01:41:38 pm: Well notice I said "I think this is true anyway". You damn Canadians cant read can you?

So are you saying a Multi-Williams board would have to have a 49-way installed to play this game properly? Dont most MW cabinets have just 2 8-ways? I've always wondered that about MW cabinets since you have such diverse control requirements for all the different games......Defender (2-way), Robotron (8-way) and Sinistar (49-way). Like I said, I thought the answer for this was a modified game.

Please lay down the law Cheffo and I'll return the favor by getting off your lawn....
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: CheffoJeffo on June 25, 2009, 01:53:07 pm: jrok's board supports an optional 49-way for Blaster and Sinistar, or will map the P1 8-way if that is all you have.

If you want to use a 49-way, you would install that as an extra stick.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 25, 2009, 02:58:10 pm: So I'm assuming this board is not compatible with a standard JAMMA harness (2 sticks, 4 buttons each, p1,p2,c1,c2). I know my SF2 had a Jamma plus harness to make room for the 4 extra buttons. Do they make a special harness? Is there some kind of hardware/software adapter(s) needed to make a 49 way behave like an 8 way?

Let's pretend Flake and I have limited knowledge as far as cabinet hardware.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 25, 2009, 03:03:16 pm: We dont need to "pretend" on my account..............if it doesnt come with an IPAC I wouldnt know what to do with it.

I would assume based on Cheffo's comments that the jrok board has a special harness and that if you wanted to use a 49-way joystick you would have 3 sticks rather than 2 on your control panel.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 25, 2009, 03:23:25 pm: You should get off your dead ass and convert that empty Defender cabinet into a multi-Williams. I'll even donate a 49 way.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: CheffoJeffo on June 25, 2009, 03:44:06 pm: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on June 25, 2009, 02:58:10 pm
Let's pretend Flake and I have limited knowledge as far as cabinet hardware.

Well, it'll be a real stretch, but I'll try my best ... ::)

jrok's board connects via a standard JAMMA harness, but has headers available for non-JAMMA connections used on Williams machines.

a 2-pin header for Positive Hori and Positive Vert Sync
a 6-pin header for P1B5, P2B5, P1B6, P2B6, Menu and High Score Reset
a 12-pin header for external soundboard out and 49-way joystick input.

Also has a jumper to run in board in VGA mode.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 25, 2009, 04:06:09 pm: Interesting...there you go Flake. You can even go the easy route a vga. I'll help you with the cp...you just have to fund the project.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 25, 2009, 11:38:46 pm: Flake has a cab unfinished?

Yeah dude make it a williams machine, that would be tit
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 26, 2009, 12:18:10 am: wel why just not mame it? Its probably cheaper going the mame route dont you think?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 26, 2009, 09:02:59 am: I don't know, you have to weigh the cost of a pc and an ipac vs. the MW board and the JAMMA harness. You have the cost of a monitor and cp either way. Only you are restricted with the MW to an arcade monitor or a vga.

Then you have to figure what you'll gain from each. Unless you are going to put a steering wheel, flight stick, 49 way (which from what I gather, mame doesn't support), or rotary stick, what are you gaining from mame'ing it? You already have the ability on your existing machine to run the standard games. Then again, you have the ability to play most of the games on the MW board already too. You'd just have more authentic controls.

Since it is a Williams cabinet, I'd seize the day and go MW.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 26, 2009, 04:05:45 pm: Yea but I would really have to completely sand down the entire cabinet and buy stencils and then repaint the entire cabinet...........

There is no way to salvage much of anything about it other than the wood itself. It would be a complete overhaul from the ground up so the fact that its a Williams cabinet in my mind doesnt really add much to it.

It will most likely get Mamed at some point with different controls than I have currently.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 26, 2009, 10:25:27 pm: what are you thinking of turning it into?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 26, 2009, 11:41:16 pm: I really dont know, any suggestions would be appreciated. My current mame cab has 8-ways and a 4 way, trackball and a spinner. If I mame this cabinet it would only make sense to have different controls on it to play other games that my current setup doesnt play well.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 27, 2009, 12:10:00 am: Perhaps a 360 degree racing cabinet utilizing that 7 inch wheel from Randy + 2 usb pedals.

http://conntrol.thomasnet.com/item/all-categories/series-862-ergonomic-light-duty-foot-switch/862-1000-00?&plpver=10&origin=keyword&by=prod&filter=0

You could use a PC monitor, I have 2 here you can have for just one single beer.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 29, 2009, 10:50:18 am: I think he is holding out for a cockpit for a driver mame. Ole Dave from Madison told me after the fact that he had a cockpit some guy bought at SA that he pulled the board out of and gave to Dave. He said he would've given it up for $10. Of course this is worthless info after the fact. One of these day I'll have to stick around til the end of a SA and check out the parking lot action.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 06, 2009, 10:31:41 am: So I'm thinking about hitting CP this weekend...still up in the air about which night. PW79...didn't you say the AC wasn't up to par the last time you went? The forecast this morning said 95 for friday. That could affect the decision...or I may just say eff it and go to the Queen.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 06, 2009, 11:23:11 pm: I will prob go on Saturday night.......may go to Pinhedz in STC newtown on Friday.

Yeah man the back garage was toasty for sure, if its like that again I may bail until September :'(

Casino Queen = Take your ass to Ameristar
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 07, 2009, 09:20:06 am: I tried looking up this Pinhedz but they dont seem to have a website. All I could find was an address in New Town STC. Is this place more like Chucks or more like Chucky Cheese - or is it more like a real 80's arcade? Do they sell beer?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 07, 2009, 11:05:45 am: Well, kids are outta town. So Wife and I may hit CP followed by the Queen. I have a free room voucher at the Queen, so we may get a buzz at CP, then onto the Queen to get shitfaced and play some VP. She is barking about Fast Eddie's on Saturday, and I fear I won't be vertical by the time CP's opens.

Please elaborate on Pinhedz...that may give me some incentive to go to Ameristar.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 07, 2009, 10:14:52 pm: Its the polar opposite of CP

Pinhedz is much smaller, you must enter quarters, no beer, no arcade feel & no showbiz vibe to it either. Its a small store, the owner lives above it & the place is just a clean cool new pricey development. There are perhaps 8-12 machines..........From Bugs Bunny, MM, TMNT to Batman (Stern) & etc (not 100% on titles there BTW).

They are not always open either so call to get updated hours....Do not think of it as a replacement for Chucks, its just a "fix".

I was killing the TSPP last month & I need to redeem myself so if you go its on beeeyatch!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on July 08, 2009, 12:56:01 pm: On KC Craiglsist there is a guy with a STTNG $4000, TOM $3800, and TOTAN for $3500. Sellers says they are in excellent condition. One of you guys should jump on one of these, or pool your money together and buy one (or all)!

If that TOM was closer to $3000 I would probably jump on it.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 08, 2009, 06:07:12 pm: Quote from: JeepMonkey on July 08, 2009, 12:56:01 pm
On KC Craiglsist there is a guy with a STTNG $4000, TOM $3800, and TOTAN for $3500. Sellers says they are in excellent condition. One of you guys should jump on one of these, or pool your money together and buy one (or all)!

If that TOM was closer to $3000 I would probably jump on it.

A little pricey for me, especially having to trek to KC.

Get your ass to CP Friday PW79! Wife and I will be there, but fear not...she will out drink me. Drunk ho will probably best us both at TSPP.

You in Flake?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 08, 2009, 09:44:21 pm: Ya $4k for STTNG is a head knocker price faux show.

Man I cant go to seepeezie on Friday because of a b-day party in newtown.....crud.

Aw well, you wouldnt want to lose your TSPP fame for a while anyways.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 08, 2009, 10:53:58 pm: TFTC for $1100... what do you think?

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/tag/1258489051.html (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/tag/1258489051.html)

Right down the street no less. If it's still there this weekend, I may have to inverstigate.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 09, 2009, 12:05:35 am: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on July 08, 2009, 10:53:58 pm
TFTC for $1100... what do you think?

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/tag/1258489051.html (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/tag/1258489051.html)

Right down the street no less. If it's still there this weekend, I may have to inverstigate.

I already inqured with no response as of yet.........might already be gone
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 10, 2009, 05:34:10 pm: Alright, off to CP's. Flake may be in tonight with the broham-in-law. Wife and I are as good as there. PW79, calling you out!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on July 11, 2009, 08:52:21 pm: CP's is that the place that charges $10 to get in?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 11, 2009, 10:25:45 pm: @ LL/Flake: I didn't end up going tonight, instead I will be there next Saturday :-(

Was it hot in the back room?

@Yo....yes CP = $10.........are you another local BYOAC'r?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 12, 2009, 04:42:27 pm: PW79 - no it was comfortable in the back room. He brought all the machines that were at his house and set them up in the arcade now - so he's got some new machines in there........and TOTAN is a pretty fun machine.

LL wised up and brought his better half with him on Friday. Sounded like he now has the green light to pursue a TOM. Not sure if it was drunk talk or not but hopefully for me it wasnt. Would be nice to have a sweet gem of a game like that available when we are over at his house.

:cheers:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on July 12, 2009, 04:57:07 pm: Yes sir. I come from the village of Highland. Maybe sometime I will get to meet up with you guys.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 12, 2009, 08:23:34 pm: @ Flake, thanks for the heads up I am for sure there next Saturday (a day late & a dollar short) & now I'm getting pretty excited for the new machines.

So LL is gonna get a new toy, TOM = awesome

@ Yog, dude its a good time & I would consider you less of a man if you didnt go to such a place us STL guys are fortunate to have. :cheers:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 13, 2009, 09:44:32 am: Quote from: YoGaBaR on July 12, 2009, 04:57:07 pm
Yes sir. I come from the village of Highland. Maybe sometime I will get to meet up with you guys.

LLUncoolJ lives in Highland
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 13, 2009, 11:12:49 am: Right on...word to the H-town.

Arabian Nights=Awesome...in the backroom and could actually hear some of the audio. Lots of gimmicks, a really cool machine.

Yeah, wife is all over TOM. Unfortunately, my discretionary funds are earmarked for a pool (not to mention I have to sell my motor-yacht). But yeah, she greenlighted my to buy a $4K machine when the time is right, so that is pretty cool. And don't give me ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- about a pool either. We met a bunch of her slutty friends up @ Fat Eddies saturday and they are ready to come to H-town and lay around the pool and feed me grapes.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 13, 2009, 11:18:43 am: Hmmmm...........Fast Eddies..................Arrrrgggghhhh..............

Went to the Queen Saturday night. If it wouldnt have been for the wife's failure on the slots we would have walked away a couple hundred heavier. As it were, it only ended up being about $60 heavier......damn....

LL, once you get that pool and a TOM, there really will be no reason to ever leave your house again. Except to hit CP/Queen every once in a while.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 13, 2009, 11:24:06 am: It's hard for me to drum up a reason now, but you're right...it will be my little oasis. Unfortunately, I have to leave it to go to work 5 days a week, or else they would be auctioning off my oasis.

Friday night Queen results (after 4 hours at CP): Me = even, wife = down a buck and a quarter.

Shuffled off to room at the Queen somewhere around 4am

Wife had to drag me out of bed and hold 9mm to my head to get me to go to Fat Eddies, but once I got to the second icy cold draft, I started feeling better.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 13, 2009, 11:41:56 am: Super Auctions @ Belleville ----> August 1.

A possible STLDork convention? I'll be there (hopefully).
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 13, 2009, 11:47:11 am: Damn.....I knew it would land on a bad date for me. I'm pretty sure I wont be making that.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 13, 2009, 10:03:21 pm: LL & Flake are getting new pins?

Damn, I am jealous........ I doubt I acquire any new toys this year, too many projects in front of me. Unless I snipe a nice deal on ebay or CL thats worth the GF fight of course ;D She has still yet to play my WWF, the dark side is strong in her.

LL I am in for the SA, I can prob get a racer without her noticing.,....Damn, you guys ended up in a hotel......wowsa thats some major d r i n k i n g .
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on July 14, 2009, 08:20:23 am: I might go to that auction. I went earlier this year for the first time and I was disappointed at the quality and prices.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 15, 2009, 01:16:29 pm: yoga, the SA earlier this year was far and away the worst one I have been to. They even kind of apologized before it started saying that there were gonna be some whopper auctions in OH and MI. Last November, they had a whole gang of pins, some were going pretty reasonable (T2 for about $700).

PW79...not getting a new pin anytime soon...unless something falls into my lap.

My kids left for gramma's house last friday. In the time since then (while under a tooth-pulling-like audit by the state of IL @ work):

Friday: CP/Queen...in bed at 4am
Sat: Fast Eddies...in bed at 1am
Sun: All Star Fanfest, Lumiere...home by 7pm (started @ noon)
Mon: Queen w/ old man...home at 10pm
Tue: All Star game...home at 11pm

5 straight drunks and I am dog-tired. Wife is dragging me to Maryville tonight for wings and beer...doesn't even sound good at this point.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 16, 2009, 03:39:31 am: Did your alcoholic ass drink for the 6th day in a row or what, tell of your Wednesday.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 16, 2009, 10:04:45 am: Whats the problem LL? Cant keep up with your wife?

Loser...

Oh by the way, San Diego = Awesome. Saw my first Aircraft Carrier today on my way to the hotel. Didnt seem as big as I would have thought but still F'n huge.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 16, 2009, 10:23:00 am: Day 6: Alfonzos free wings and $12 buckets...called it a night about 10:30...rather mild in comparison. Didn't visit the kiddie casino...Alfonzo's game room , mostly redemption garbage.

Audit (shakedown) ended yesterday...a fine excuse to get blasted, but I think I was already pickled.

I don't know what tonight has in store. Wife is leaving, so I'll be a bachelor, but I'm pretty effin worn out. Thinking about either going to see Bruno or getting a hooker...or maybe just staying home and sleeping.

Kid update: Gramma witnessed my 3yo girl tell my 6yo boy she was gonna kick his ass. Father of the Year is within reach.

Flake=lifestlyes of the rich & famous
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 16, 2009, 10:26:08 pm: I hate it when people are in cool places, damn you flake.

LL didnt you say something about slutty friends/women...............hmmmmmm, if my GF were outta town I'd.........
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 17, 2009, 09:07:26 am: those hos talk a good game, but I think it's all talk.

decided to swing by the Queen before I went home yesterday. Won 2 hundo...a nice change of pace. Then went home and watched reruns of the office.

Off to Lake of the Ozarks today for the weekend, then I pick the kiddos up sunday...end of the adventure.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 17, 2009, 11:57:14 pm: Well send the trollops my way (I am excluding any reference to your wife in that statement of course) to CP tomorrow night cause daddy is going to be there from 6-12 living it up.

Its going to be a good next few days: Saturday = 50 pinball machines on freeplay with hot pizza & cold beer, Sunday = 3 BluRays & BBQ all day, Monday = aww crap I work but Tuesday = Six Flags & no work

YoGaBaR if you are there just crow when playing Hook & I will seek you (or ask Chuck where the MAME/Jurassic Park guy is).
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 18, 2009, 03:08:57 pm: You know that Hook is for sale for a very reasonable price.

I'm not sure why I dont live in San Diego? Going to have to ponder this on the way home. Maybe I'll see if there are any CPA firms looking for experienced auditors in the area.......
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 19, 2009, 05:35:51 pm: The Hook is clean too......I couldn't figure it out though which happens a lot to me on Sterns but rarely DE.

San Diego is the ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on July 19, 2009, 07:58:06 pm: pinballwizard79 - Are you a fan of Hook? There was a Hook at a local auction here last year without a back glass. Most people were shying away from it, but I did not get to play it as there were too many other machines there I wanted to play. Give me a rundown on the game, just in case I see it again.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on July 19, 2009, 10:05:54 pm: PBW79 - I was there Saturday but chuck was not there and the other guy taking the money did not know the Jurassic park guy. Did you go?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 19, 2009, 11:43:51 pm: Aw ---Cleveland steamer--- man, Chuck arrived later on in the night...... but yeah I was there, damn!

I was the 30-year old 250lb 6ft 2 guy in jeans & a navy blue golf shirt with really short hair (well I am balding so I embrace it). Oh yeah I was sporting my 4 day old beard too. My brother was in a grey t-shirt with glasses..... Usually I am easy to spot since I always bring like 8 redbulls but I am not allowed to drink the Shrek piss any more.

We left early that night (stayed from 6:15-9:45), I regretted leaving early all day today. Man the place was a ghost town for the first hour, then the Hummer rolled up & then it was a full house.

Did you see that sexy ass fish tales machine all clear coated with new rubber, I almost pulled down my pants during a couple games.

Next time you go hit me up with a PM so we can do this right..... just dont play LL @ TSPP or he will blast you in the forums the next week.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 19, 2009, 11:46:13 pm: Oh & about the Hook..... I am def not a fan but let me just say that if a really clean & cheap one made it in front of me at the right time & price I would consider buying one.

But I wouldn't actively peruse a Hook.

I like the PF & cab art, the back glass sucks so maybe they thought it would sell for more without it :laugh2:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 20, 2009, 11:45:03 am: I played TSPP more than any other last time and each game was more of an epic failure than the last. I did whip my broham-in-law's ass at MM, which he claimed to be experienced at. Maybe competion brings out my best/luckiest. Broham-in-law has apparently been talking ---Cleveland steamer--- about beating my hs on the old man's RBG...which I haven't played seriously in 4 years. I guess I'll have to make it a point to go dust him off of there soon. :gobama

Glad life is returning to normal...could feel my health fading by the day when the kiddos were gone.

Sexy-ass Fish Tale? Was Napolean Dynomite's gf there? Most of the broads there resemble Meg from the Family Guy.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on July 20, 2009, 10:34:54 pm: I got there around 7 and almost closed the place down. I was the 5'10" 330lb guy in the jean shorts black tshirt with a beard and glasses. I really did not pay too much attention to people. I was like a kid in a candy store with free pick on everything!! Plus I got pretty drunk. Maybe we could meet up another time.

Going a few more times I might catch the pinball bug.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 22, 2009, 05:09:41 pm: Yeah Yog CP is overwhelming the first few, er 6 times you go for sure.

I went to six flags yesterday & played Stern's Batman....if CP were open odds are I would have left the park hahaha

Speaking of Six Flags, the arcades are suck ass now days. Only one had a pin, the one buy the joker which to me will always be the buccaneer. It was all redemption in all the others.

@ LL, Napoleon Dynamite wasn't there but we can always hope for next month.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on July 22, 2009, 07:15:29 pm: LOL

Kinda, but I have a beard and that picture must have added 30, 40, 50lbs +. :angel:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 23, 2009, 01:00:18 am: PBJ = smegma
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 23, 2009, 09:08:45 am: Quote from: pinballwizard79 on July 23, 2009, 01:00:18 am
PBJ = smegma

I had to look that up.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 23, 2009, 09:39:10 am: Quote from: Flake on July 23, 2009, 09:08:45 am
Quote from: pinballwizard79 on July 23, 2009, 01:00:18 am
PBJ = smegma

I had to look that up.

Now you're gonna force me to look it up.

If time permits, I'd like to try to get to CP in August, but lot's going on. I'm still on track for SA on the 1st.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 23, 2009, 10:33:54 am: Quote from: pinballwizard79 on July 23, 2009, 01:00:18 am
PBJ = smegma

Why couldn't you have just said PBJ=dickgrease?

My son has had the shitz for 4 days...if I catch that bug, maybe I can drop 5 lbs. What, too much?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 23, 2009, 10:37:55 am: Quote from: pinballjim on July 23, 2009, 09:56:28 am
Hey man, I hit 308 when I lived in St. Louis. I know what that midwest diet does to ya. :-\

Dude thats a silly thing to say. Most of the same foods are available in all parts of the country. Its called self-control. Clearly you had none when you lived here. Just because you decided to sack up when you moved to TX doesnt mean TX has healthier food. I've been to TX more than enough to know there are plenty of fat asses walking around down there.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 23, 2009, 11:21:29 am: Quote from: pinballjim on July 23, 2009, 10:47:20 am
The midwest? Forget it. It's all fried with a side of potatoes.

Well I'm just going to have to disagree with that statement. There are plenty of healthy options in most any place around here.....except for white castle......
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 23, 2009, 10:12:18 pm: PBJ dont vag out on me like that............

"Pretty sure pinballwizard is that dude that got up in my face at the St. Louis Super Auction and chewed me out about not putting "in my opinion" at the end of my RGP posts. Seek help."

If I saw you @ some expo I would say "hey d-bag lets play a round of Robotron or pinball so I can shut you up for a week on the forums" & we would have a good time.

Why is it you always portray the victim when you receive insults & when you make them?

You need to delete Dr Phill off your Tivo.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 27, 2009, 10:59:25 am: REMINDER -- Super Auctions saturday at 10am

I know I will have a coaches meeting for my boy's peewee football team sometime that weekend...hopefully the stars will line up...at least for part of the auction.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 30, 2009, 04:24:12 pm: I have the green light for Super Auctions saturday. Looking for a touchmaster upgrade, a decent cheap pinball, or maybe an arcade cabinet if the deal is sweet enough.

This just in: the next auction will be Oct 10...earlier than normal. Can't see in my crystal ball if I'll be attending that one yet. Depends on my boy's football schedule that isn't released until Labor Day.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on July 30, 2009, 07:41:03 pm: I am going to try and be there, depends if I have to work sat morning. I do not think I have to but there is a chance now.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 31, 2009, 01:01:58 am: I have 3 broken pins & a ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- CRT to fix.................. no SA for me :-(

One of you guys should buy a sit down racer, when you tire of it I will buy it & we can just float it around from STL-BYOAC member to member.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 31, 2009, 09:35:23 am: Quote from: pinballwizard79 on July 31, 2009, 01:01:58 am
One of you guys should buy a sit down racer, when you tire of it I will buy it & we can just float it around from STL-BYOAC member to member.

Thats actually not a bad idea. I wont be able to make the auction since I'll be at the lake but LL could buy one. BTW LL - If you spot something cool give me a call so you can bid on it for me :)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 31, 2009, 09:50:35 am: Quote from: Flake on July 31, 2009, 09:35:23 am
Quote from: pinballwizard79 on July 31, 2009, 01:01:58 am
One of you guys should buy a sit down racer, when you tire of it I will buy it & we can just float it around from STL-BYOAC member to member.

Thats actually not a bad idea. I wont be able to make the auction since I'll be at the lake but LL could buy one. BTW LL - If you spot something cool give me a call so you can bid on it for me :)

Yeah, just drop off your credit card before you take off and I'll get us all kinds of goodies. I'll also have to throw a u-haul rental on your card.

To be honest, for the first time in a few years, I am there more to play than to buy. That being said, if a gem pops up, I would be forced to consider. Maybe I can make the wife happy and bring home a TOM. One in good shape for under $2K, I'd probably crash my truck from beating off all the way home.

The problem with those damned cockits is that they are the last thing to go. You gotta hang out til 5pm. Then again, from what I hear, that is where you can score some really cheap ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. Guys buy games just for the boards and sell off the cabinets for peanuts in the parking lot.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on July 31, 2009, 11:05:29 pm: LL you are the one from highland right? I will be bringing a truck so if by chance you buy something I could bring it back to town for you at no cost ;D I will be the big guy in jeans and have a beard and glasses.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 01, 2009, 05:07:30 pm: sorry I missed you yoga. Did you find any trasures? I didn't hang out too long. Pinball was virtually nonexistant. The only thing worthwhile one was Jackbot. There was a Viper Night Driving. Chuck said it needed a display and a flipper and who knows what else.

But I did get a line on a TOM. I'm gonna try to go see it next weekend. So it wasn't a complete waste. Thought about upgrading the touchmaster, but if I decide to pull the trigger on TOM, I'm gonna need to keep my powder dry.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on August 01, 2009, 08:50:51 pm: I woulda liked the xmen cab. but I too left early It was soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo dissapointing. like 75 cabs and 10 pins a couple racers.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 02, 2009, 03:30:41 pm: I want a racer, out of curiosity do you recall a few & what they went for?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 02, 2009, 08:00:26 pm: I know they had a Hydro Thunder, but I was so spanky about stumbling onto a possible TOM that I just left before soaking up any useful knowledge.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on August 03, 2009, 06:08:19 pm: The had a moto racer thing (2p) and one driver in a cockpit a couple cruisin machines and a tokyo pair I think, Then a water rapids one. I left midway through the arcades, too much stuff that went 150-300 and needed alot of work.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on August 03, 2009, 07:03:25 pm: Ms. Pacman $300
Ms. Pacman 325
Multicade 825
Multicade 850
Tekken Tag 225
Ms Pacman 100 (Not sure if working or not)
Area 51 350
Multicade 900
Metal Slug 5 175
Gauntlet Action 175
PGA Tour Championship 525
World Class Bowling Championship 325
Retrocade 550
Tekken 2 250
Battletoads 200 (It was in a Tapper cab)
Tekken 3 200
Virtua Fighter 175
Multicade 850
Missile Command 350 (Cabaret)
Ranger Mission 325
Sunset Riders 200
Big Buck Hunter 275
W.C. Bowling 275
Trophy Hunting 400
Trophy Hunting USA ---- (missed this one)
NFL Blitz 200
NFL Blitz 2000 200
Radikal Bikers 150
Metal Slug 2 150
Metal Slug 3 100
Metal Slug 5 100
Bust a Move Again EX 175
Lethal Enforcers 2 150
Soul Edge 150
Carn Evil 275 (monitor problems)
1942 125
Make Trax 125 (sound not working, dedicated cab)
GT 99 125
Sports Jam 1000
Arcade Classics 600 ( in a "mini" cab. Looked like the same one that sold for $800 at
the last auction)
Arcade Classics 575
60-1 multicade 575
Die Hard 125 (not working I believe)
Neo Geo 1 slot 175
Real Bout 75
Soul Calibur II 175
Millipede 175 (Not working)
Neo Geo 4 Slot 400
Galaga 250 (not working)
Wing Shooting Championship 325
Neo Geo 2 Slot 175
Metal Slug 2 150 (not working)
Centipede 225 (cabaret)
T2 Judgement Day 200
X Men 200
Lethal Enforcers 200
Street Fighters II 250
59-1 multigame 350
59-1 multigame 400
Lethal Enforcers 237.50
Indy Heat 125 (3 player version)
Tekken 3 55
Captain America 150
Turbo 125
Final Fight 150
Virtua Cop 375
The King of Fighters 200
19xx War Against Destiny 175
Neo Geo 1 Slot 137.50
Neo Geo 50
Soul Edge 25
Virtua Cop 100
Neo Geo 100
After Burner 50
Police Trainer 150
Neo Geo 2 Slot 62.50
Blitz 2000 Gold 150
Neo Geo 2 slot 30
Ms Pacman 150 (Not working)

Sitdowns:

Cruisin World 425
SF Rush 1025
Hydro Thunder 475
Off Road Challenge 325
Motocross (Gold?) 375
Cruisn World 325
Cruisn World 400
Gunblade 275 (No chassis)
Road Burners 170 (not working)
Road Burners 200 (not working)
Crisis Zone 100 (monitor problems)
Hyper Neo Geo 64 100 (not working)
Crazy Taxi 375 (board was not firing up but would credit up)
Rapid River 175
Ridge Racer 2 100 (not working)

Air Strike/Beach Head 2000/ Air Raid $650 (interesting story on this. Was one you sit in a plastic bubble to play. If you turned the hydraulics on, the gun would go into the full "up" position and you could only move left or right. When turned off, the game played normally but without movement.)

The Ocean Hunter 200 (needed a cap kit bad)
Namco Quick & Crash 400
Suzaka 8 Hrs. 100 (both monitors actually worked on this one.....first time I have seen that at a superauctions.)
Super Monaco GP 60 (sit down. seemed to have a dead monitor)
Beach Head 2000 $1300 (stand up version with helmet)

Popeye cocktail 135
Galaxy Games multi 60 (not working)

PINS
Jackbot 1250 (pretty nice)
Viper Night Driving 900
Rescue 911 725
Slugfest 450
Bally Eight Ball 600 (had display issues, oddly, the PF was good
around the ball rack, planking at the top)
Silverball Mania 500 (decent PF given the usual "down to the wood" of
this title)
Stern Trident 250 (poor BG)
Bowling Queen 125 (poor BG and PF)
Captain Fantastic (home model) 200 (nice PF)
Mata Hari 325 (rough BG, played well)
Kings of Steel 475 (pretty nice)
Dew Wa Ditty 150

All from the klov website
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 03, 2009, 11:37:08 pm: ---fudgesicle---

all of that makes me want a bigger basement

I mean damn, hydro thunder, cruisn world & off road challenge for $1,400 is nice.

wait, buyers pay fees too right?

Also, were those 3 titles in decent shape?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 04, 2009, 09:00:22 am: You pay a "buyers premium" of like 12% or something and also sales tax which is approx. 7%. I think when I'm in the bidding process I just think of adding 20% to whatever my final bid price is.

Based on what I've seen from other racers at these auctions I would guess they needed some work, most do from what I've seen.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 04, 2009, 10:02:31 am: I did take a look at Hydro Thunder and it was pretty close to needing a cap kit. I played that Ocean Hunter and it rebooted itself about 5 minutes into the game. That Indy Heat was interesting. It looked (and played) like Ivan Stewart Off Road. First time I've seen that. Terminator 2 was pretty jacked up. It needed a cap kit and was stuck in some kind of test mode...although that may be easy to fix for someone who knows what the hell they are doing.

I am intimidated at the thought of buying a cockpit at SA. Number 1 is trying to load the damned thing. Then, there is just so much more surface area on the cabinet to be f'ed up. I still contend I'd like to mame one and try to salvage the driving controls and use it exclusively for driving games. But if a Hydro Thunder fell in my lap, that would have to stay original since mame is not up to the challenge.

Well, I'm tenatively scheduled to go see ToM sunday (2 hour drive each way)...unless I chicken out. But the wife is gung ho, so I don't have that barrier.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 06, 2009, 10:59:28 am: Quote from: pinballwizard79 on July 31, 2009, 01:01:58 am
I have 3 broken pins & a ---Cleveland steamer--- CRT to fix.................. no SA for me :-(

One of you guys should buy a sit down racer, when you tire of it I will buy it & we can just float it around from STL-BYOAC member to member.

PBW, how goes the repairs? So you're down to what, one pin and that's it?

The only reason I am looking forward to winter is to have time to work on ES and do some tweaking to the MAME. Summer is tough and the fall is worse.

Once I pull the trigger on ToM, I will be pretty broke. So no new purchases in the forseable future for LL...maybe some bar stools if I manage to get a bonus this year.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 06, 2009, 11:07:01 pm: Yeah, ---fudgesicle--- my life.

Well actually TFTC will be finished soon & then I can fix JP, plus the monitor on my arcade is doing fine now (for now) so I think I will regain my powers soon.

But once I get everything working I will take it apart to restore, rebuild, clean & etc...except TFTC of course.

I will be a very busy man the rest of the year thats for sure.

Then its time for next years projects >:D those are insane & semi-secret for now
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 07, 2009, 10:09:18 am: Bullitin Tonight (friday) on channel 4 news at 10, they are supposed to have a story about some local pinball wizard that has 60 pins in his home. I will be TIVOing. http://www.kmov.com/ (http://www.kmov.com/)

PBW: Ahh, the secret project...now some nerd will be trying to go mission impossible on you to steal said plans.

I am thinking about trying to get my hands on a decent classic cabinet and putting in a 48/60 in one board with just a 4 way stick and 1 button. Can you disable games on those things? I am wanting to leave the classic 4 way games only on the menu. Then, remove my Ultimarcs from my mame and replace them with Happ Competions and remove the 4 ways from the menu. The Ultimarc 4/8 switchable is not a bad stick, but nobody but me can figure out how/when to switch it. Plus, The short throw gives me fits playing some games...specifically Robotron. I wish there was a nice way to make mame play nice with a 49 way. I've got 3 of them just laying around.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 10, 2009, 09:47:04 am: My new baby
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on August 10, 2009, 10:20:04 pm: Thats awesome!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 10, 2009, 11:19:56 pm: Damn thats nice dude, ---fudgesicle---!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 10, 2009, 11:39:26 pm: Just got done playing...new hs (811K). However, that smooth muthafucka makes Earthshaker seem all clunky. Wife already chipped the trunk, so there's that.

Dude I bought it from had a bad-ass future pinball cabinet. I'm thinking of building one now. I figure just under a grand...less than most pinballs. Hard to describe, I'll have to find the link and post it.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 11, 2009, 12:24:57 am: I am just going to tell the truth here.......I am jealous.

Yes post links, NOW!

Did you play the future pinball machine?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 11, 2009, 12:29:25 am: Dude now that I think about it you are talking about the dude who writes for gameroom magazine right?....he had STTNG for sale not too long ago & his mini pin was on the cover of gameroom magazine.

I could be wrong
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 11, 2009, 09:13:24 am: Pretty sure its that same guy PBW. How much was he asking for his STNNG. If I ever spend more than $2K+ on a machine it will probably be that one.

I think LL should pave the way on a Future Pinball cabinet. And dont forget to document the process thoroughly on this forum!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 11, 2009, 09:57:40 am: Same dude. I didn't get a chance to play it, my son did. I did look it over and it is bad-ass. I'm trying to get some pointers without being to much of a pain in the ass. I will post a thread in project anouncements once I begin. I may have to start this project covertly so the wife doesn't realize I'm pissing away money until it's too late to turn back.
That being said, I am in the market for a dual core pc...if anybody is looking to unload one.

Did not see the STTNG, I think it is gone. Rob siad he was unloading just what he needed to buy a pickup. He had a G'n'R I really wanted to play, but he said it's on the fritz. He had a Star Wars DE in his shop that was nearly finished. My son decided he wanted the IJ, wife warmed up to TZ, and I was blown away by CV.

The link to the Gameroom article is http://www.popbumper.com/articles/GR/2008-10%20MiniPin.pdf (http://www.popbumper.com/articles/GR/2008-10%20MiniPin.pdf)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 11, 2009, 02:00:24 pm: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on August 07, 2009, 10:09:18 am
I am thinking about trying to get my hands on a decent classic cabinet and putting in a 48/60 in one board with just a 4 way stick and 1 button. Can you disable games on those things? I am wanting to leave the classic 4 way games only on the menu. Then, remove my Ultimarcs from my mame and replace them with Happ Competions and remove the 4 ways from the menu. The Ultimarc 4/8 switchable is not a bad stick, but nobody but me can figure out how/when to switch it. Plus, The short throw gives me fits playing some games...specifically Robotron. I wish there was a nice way to make mame play nice with a 49 way. I've got 3 of them just laying around.

Why not just switch out your sticks to a couple 8-way happs and add a dedicated 4-way. You have the room and it would be much less expensive than adding a whole other cabinet. Those 48/60-1's are not cheap. Plus you'll need a monitor, blah, blah.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 11, 2009, 02:33:32 pm: Not sure where I would put it. Mine isn't laid out the same as yours. Not to mention that the cp would have to be completely disassembled, drilled out and reassembled. Not impossible, but time consuming. And that is assuming that I don't screw anything up. If I had to buy new lexan and a new overlay, hell, your approaching the cost of a cabinet.

Then again, that is the cheap solution...and I'm all about cheap.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 11, 2009, 10:14:47 pm: If you get another cab that will mean you get one less pinball machine...................
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 12, 2009, 09:27:15 am: with my current configuration, I'm kinda bound to 2 pinballs. I'll explore the possibility of adding a 4-way stick...if I can find a suitable place on the cp. If I go that route, I will definitely consider building a mini-pin.

I'm looking really forward to making a run at the hs on Chuck's ToM. Of course, I need to practice a few weeks, but I've already got the top 2 on mine.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on August 12, 2009, 05:09:24 pm: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on August 10, 2009, 11:39:26 pm
Just got done playing...new hs (811K).

Are you sure you meant 811K? Not to give you a hard time, but I found a TOM on route and after about $5 I think I put up a score of like 300 million. The high score was something like 1 billion.

Nice grab on TOM. I want one, but the few I find local to me always seem to be collector quality. I want a player.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 12, 2009, 05:23:38 pm: Quote from: JeepMonkey on August 12, 2009, 05:09:24 pm
Are you sure you meant 811K? Not to give you a hard time, but I found a TOM on route and after about $5 I think I put up a score of like 300 million. The high score was something like 1 billion.

I think he just sucks. >:D
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 12, 2009, 05:28:44 pm: Sorry, 811M. Yeah, I haven't seen anything less than $2900, local or not. Mine is in fine shape, but I wouldn't catagorize it as collectors. Hell, my wife already took a chunk out of the trunk.

It's one of those games that if you get on a roll on one ball, you can really rack it up. I got 2 free balls on one ball last night. I still don't have a solid grasp on the rules yet, need to work on that.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 13, 2009, 01:05:12 am: This is my favorite thread, STL kicks ass.

I am going to Chucks Saturday.....going to spend time with TSPP..........seriously thinking of selling 3 of my pins just to get one......gawd this is hard to decide on.

My fear is regretting how I sold 3 pins for one, damn
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 13, 2009, 09:03:13 am: As much as I like TSPP, I dont think I would ever sell 3 pins to get just one. I think you would seriously regret that decision. But who knows :dunno
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 13, 2009, 09:26:03 am: If you've mastered them or are bored, I'd say go for it. I bet you could move 2 to get it. TFTC and JP should get you pretty close. The challenge may be finding one local. I'd start by asking Chuck, that's how I got hooked up with ToM.
I'm seriously thinking about cleaning up my ES this winter and seeking a trade or a buyer. It's a fun game, but now I've seen all that pinball can be. A TSPP would look nice in the atrium...or a CV...or a TOTAN...ahh dreams.

ToM hs update: 1.09B
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 13, 2009, 03:38:07 pm: I'm thinking a CV would be WAAAYYY out of your price range. Even for you moneybags. You wont get one around here for under $5K. TOTAN would for sure fall under $3K. Not sure about TSPP. Probably still hovers around the $3K+ range.

I'm pulling for you though. It would be nice to have one accessible to me. CV is one of the few DMD gems Chuck doesnt have.

I'm looking forward to taking possession of my Cyclone. I think older games have plenty to offer. I think its nice to have a mixture of the two, DMD and pre-DMD games.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 13, 2009, 03:51:57 pm: My system 11 sure seems clunky after an extended playing of ToM. Of course, that is part of the charm. I will have to sell/trade if I want another machine. So if the victim is ES, then I should have give or take $1200 to put towards the next machine...maybe a nice B title.

Maybe we should pull off a 1 or 2 month swap...I'll take TFTC or JP off of PW79 for ES. What is your 3rd title again PW79? My luck, I'd f something up on his game and have to shell out $500.

I wouldn't care as much if I f'd up one of yours Flake. I don't see you parting with DM before you have it mastered and you haven't played a game on Cyclone yet....so it will be awhile.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on August 13, 2009, 10:59:06 pm: Let me know if you get rid of that JP I really want one!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 14, 2009, 12:01:04 am: Yog if JP ends up moving out you will be the first to know..... LL & Flake have JP issues >:D

LL: I have a JP, TFTC, WWF & a super project "Time Fantasy". You know I like the swap idea, I worry about if something broke too tho at either of our houses. If you get a CV we are going to have a party @ your place, just letting you know I am not above inviting myself anywhere there is a CV....plus you speak so highly of your wife's friends.

Flake you are getting a Cyclone?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 14, 2009, 09:05:04 am: Yes I purchased Chucks Cyclone. Havent picked it up yet though.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 14, 2009, 09:31:56 am: To be honest, I would really have to luck into a CV. I can probably get a nice TOTAN for about half. And even at that, I would have to round up some money.

JP...that ain't right.

If we were to start a swap circuit, one of the group would have to spring for a pinball dolly. Maybe we should just have a revolving gameroom party once a month...no heavy lifting. Or just meet at Chucks and let him deal with the mess.

Flake, what's the status with DM? That is some mysterious shitz. Second thought, I don't think I want to swap you and have my machine running on your filthy power supply.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 14, 2009, 09:35:11 am: Dont know, I think Chuck is in Vegas.....bastard. Plays fine at his place last I heard. He's pretty confident its not power related.

I think just to be safe though, I might purchase another APC battery backup to eliminate any "potential" power issues. Besides, then if the power goes out I can continue playing for a couple games.

I think you should buy a CV or TOTAN IMMEDIATELY.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 14, 2009, 02:39:16 pm: There's a whole gang of pins on CL today: This batch is supposedly all f'ed up in one manner or another:
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/1322268388.html (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/1322268388.html) - I wonder if that Star Wars is the DE variety.

Then, there is also an ad for a Big Hurt machine for $950. If I had some space and a few bucks in my pocket, I might snare that puppy.

I gonna try to visit Chuckles in Sept. August is fubar.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 14, 2009, 02:44:28 pm: I saw that Decauter ad. All of them look like they need a VERY thorough cleaning but I would bet the rest could be easily fixed if you knew how.....which of course is my problem. If I knew what I was doing I would probably go check them out. The HS, SW and Freddy and BTTF are probably decent pins if you can snag at an appropriate price and fix them up.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 14, 2009, 03:12:07 pm: If that is indeed a SWDE and the playfield was in good shape and it powered up correct, I'd give the guy $550 and stick it in my storage room to tinker with later. I have never played that machine, but being the Star Wars dork that I am, I would take a chance. It is a gorgeous machine.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 14, 2009, 03:58:06 pm: Agreed but I doubt he lets the SW go for that cheap
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 14, 2009, 08:13:42 pm: Why doesnt the ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- bag list the prices?.................He is going to gauge the intelligence of each call to determine price I bet.

My pal has a SW-DE, maybe he will jump into the swap circuit.

I am going to Chucks tomorrow, haha to you all.

So flake is your DM @ Chucks?

I am so gonna put my score on it if so LOL
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 17, 2009, 12:45:20 pm: Maybe I'll buy a beat up Raven to use as my entry to the swap circuit.

PW79, did you stroke Flake's kitten at Chuck's? I bet he felt a tremor in the force. If one of you tools bested my hs on ToM, I would pretty much have to go buy a case of Red Bull and stay up until I erased that abortion.

I was at Carlyle over the weekend and went to the store to get some ice. There was a place in a strip mall called Pinball Palace. I did a drive by (it wasn't open yet) and it said fast food on the window. I didn't see any arcade or anything in there, but it could have been in the back or in an ajoining room. I will have to investigate further.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 17, 2009, 09:53:41 pm: I didnt end up going to Chucks, this weekend sucked ass. My lil bro's pal was killed in Afghanistan & the wake was Saturday.....I didnt go to it but decided to stay home for moral support for him afterward. Then we played fallout & got motion sickness after consuming a morbidly gluttonous amount of whole milk & boxed doughnuts.....---fudgesicle--- I nearly puked.

How can a place be called pinball palace & not have pinball? Thats false advertising, makes me want to open a place called "hamburgers" but instead sell adult videos.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 18, 2009, 10:18:43 am: That sucks dude. Sorry to hear that.

On a different subject, I have a verbal agreement to sell my motoryacht, so it looks like wife will get her pool next spring. Now I need a margarita machine and a bunch of big titted mermaids to lay around it.

Theatre of Magic really puts my Earthshaker to shame. And that pains me to say. But it is like PS3 vs Atari 2600.

Is CP open this weekend? I'm jonesing. I don't know if I could pull it off friday, wife is on call. And saturday is Beerfest here in Highland.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 19, 2009, 11:24:24 pm: Chuck is open this weekend.

Damn I want TSPP really bad.

Please buy one instead of TOTAN & let me move in.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 20, 2009, 12:45:28 pm: If someone would take my ES and a grand for TSPP, consider the trigger pulled.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 20, 2009, 12:52:46 pm: Why not just sell the ES outright, see how much you get for it and fork over the difference for the TSPP. My guess is TSPP will cost you about the same as TOM. Maybe a bit more.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on August 20, 2009, 07:55:20 pm: $700 for your ES?
Shoot me a PM :lol
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 20, 2009, 10:02:27 pm: PBJ only buys broken pins with fire damage from the parking lot of Super Auctions, he pays with confederate money too....thats why he snubs pinball prices.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 21, 2009, 08:49:50 am: Quote from: pinballjim on August 20, 2009, 02:35:57 pm
Quote from: LLUncoolJ on August 20, 2009, 12:45:28 pm
If someone would take my ES and a grand for TSPP, consider the trigger pulled.

I'll buy all the $1,700 TSPPs you can find all day long.

I would think you could find TSPP all day long for that price?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 21, 2009, 10:55:21 am: Were you tippin the bottle when you wrote that post PBJ?

I'm in no hurry to unload ES. I'm gonna do some cleaning and waxing on it this winter, along with fixing that pesky switch that works when it feels like it. Once it is shiny and functioning right, then I'll make the decision.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 21, 2009, 10:59:06 am: No LL, PBJ has the inside track on pinball prices. I think there is a secret warehouse in TX, where if you know the proper knock sequence, you can get in and buy up all the pins you want for 40-50% less than FMV. Of course they might need a switch fixed here or there.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 21, 2009, 11:57:13 am: Anything under a grand is a pile of ---Cleveland steamer---around here. ES seems to range about $1000-$1400 depending on condition.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on August 21, 2009, 06:29:49 pm: Anyone going to Chucks tomarrow? I am going to try and go. I wanna go real bad but I dont know if I can drag my Cuz along. Supposed to spend the weekend in STL with him breaking in the new apartment.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 21, 2009, 10:00:12 pm: I want to go but cant, must attend a 30th b-day party for my GF's friend.

This pinball/arcade/beer/xbox hobby of mine is very alienating. I want to go play pinball & arcades with strangers, not mingle with friends.

Seriously, other than CP's unless its BestBuy or the grocery store I am pissed to be there.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 24, 2009, 11:27:15 am: It was getting over the heebie-jeebies friday night and beerfest saturday night. No ToM since thursday (where I played for about 3.5 hours).

Played a little DK on Mame saturday night. Tried that gimmick somebody posted on one of these boards where you have to jump the fire barrel when it bounces or something...failed miserably.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 28, 2009, 10:22:05 am: So STL Dorks, what are the plans this weekend? I'm working in the yard tonight and tomorrow up until the fellas come over for the fantasy football draft. Went ahead and wiped down the pins last night, although nobody but Flake will notice. ToM was acting up a little this week. The magnet in the left outlane was spontaneously activating now and then. I had a couple of bulbs that were out (just bad conections or bayonettes that weren't connecting), so I got under the hood last night. While I was there, I fiddled with the connections on the device in question...found nothing. But, I played 3 games after and no more incidents with the magnet. So maybe it unfuct itself.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 28, 2009, 11:58:41 pm: Tonight I will finish my TFTC until prob 2 am (well complete all but the cabinet restoration which will be minimal).

Tomorrow I will eat, drink & be merry.....That usually means I black out, piss my pants & wake up to a pile of taco bell next to the dartboard.

Sunday I will apologize to everyone on my call list from the night before & repair my hangover with Lions Choice.

Pinball pisses me off, seriously I am about to sell all this ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- & build a digital pin with a 42' LCD.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on August 29, 2009, 10:11:25 am: Quote from: pinballwizard79 on August 28, 2009, 11:58:41 pm
Tomorrow I will eat, drink & be merry.....That usually means I black out, piss my pants & wake up to a pile of taco bell next to the dartboard.
LOL I have done that. Minus the pissing the pants though. :cheers:

I am at the Lake of the Ozarks
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 29, 2009, 12:39:48 pm: Party cove is the ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---.

Tits & puke!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 29, 2009, 07:00:00 pm: Update beyatches!

I talked to Chuck today....he snagged up 5 new pins & from what I recall its a LW3, Freddy, Street Fighter...damn I forgot the other 2.

None of them are highly sought after gems but hey its another almost half dozen added to the pile...I bet the couch leaves building2...OMG thats going to be like 60 machines now!!!!!!!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on August 30, 2009, 10:31:02 pm: No party cove this time. :'(

The Power boat races were this weekend. One guy did a 196 mph !!!!!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 31, 2009, 12:43:29 am: Nice, I will be @ the ozarks next weekend with a few friends so hopefully the weather improves.

Are you guys going to go to the pinball event in IL mentioned in the CP news email: http://supershow.popbumper.com/
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 31, 2009, 09:49:22 am: Quote from: pinballwizard79 on August 31, 2009, 12:43:29 am
Nice, I will be @ the ozarks next weekend with a few friends so hopefully the weather improves.

Are you guys going to go to the pinball event in IL mentioned in the CP news email: http://supershow.popbumper.com/

Man I would like but I doubt I make it. Actually that area has a lot of wineries too. Would be great to make a nice long weekend out of it with a pinball show and some winery action intermixed. However, with a lack of baby sitting options for my daughter coupled with a pregnant wife, neither are likely for me. I really would like to see that guys presentation on his multi-pin. Probably would be a very valuable learning experience if one were thinking of building something like that.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 31, 2009, 11:34:33 am: Dammit, why don't they have this in Feb or March when there is absolutely nothing going on? That's Dagofest weekend and I think my long lost sister is coming into town. Not to mention the boy will have a football game some time that weekend.

I too will be at the lake this weekend. It'd be nice if it would warm up a little.

Did Chuckles get those pins from that CL listing in Decateur? Flake pointed out to me the similarity in titles.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on September 02, 2009, 08:33:08 pm: Hey STL dorks. I was thinking today, watch out huh. How would you all feel about renting chucks place out for a special byoac stl dorks meet and greet. Just a thought but its like $50/hr and 2hr min. I would be willing to pay for the first hour if you all want to get together some night and bring your wifes and or friends. I think it would be nice to get to meet all the stl people and play some pinball.
let me know if you all are down
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on September 03, 2009, 10:08:29 am: For me, it's tough to do much during the week, so it would have to be a non-all-you-can-play-for-ten-bones weekend. That being said, I may be interested if the stars aligned and I could make it at the designated time.

However, it is more economical to just go to an all you can play night. And what would Chuck's be without the possibility of spotting Napoleon Dynamite?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on September 03, 2009, 10:15:26 am: Well I think one problem you may have is there are only really 3-4 STL BYOAC's who would be going? And like LL said, it would be much more economical to just all meet up on one of his open nights. You get 6 hours for $10/person. If you rented the place for 4 hours (I'm never there much longer than 4 hrs.) thats $200/4 = $50 per person. If there were more people around who would be interested the economies of scale kick in a bit and make it more affordable but I just dont know know who that would be? It would be nice to be able to hear the audio on the machines. If I had one complaint its that you can hardly hear the audio, which I think is a neat part of the games.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on September 03, 2009, 07:06:21 pm: YEah I guess you guys are right. But I am still down.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on September 05, 2009, 01:17:20 am: I will for sure be @ the next Saturday CP event.

Renting the place out is pricey, too bad there are not more of us BOYAC'rs
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on September 08, 2009, 12:54:56 am: Next time any of you go to the lake hit up Dogpatch arcade, its pretty sweet.

Avoid the rebel arcade, its horrible.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on September 08, 2009, 09:11:15 am: I think LL told me something about the Dogpatch arcade before.......and something wasnt very flattering. I think he said about 80% of the machines didnt work and something about an old chain-smoking hag working behind the counter who paid no never mind to his complaints regarding token eating skeeball machines.

I'm assuming there is more than one arcade in the Dogpatch then.....
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on September 08, 2009, 11:32:34 am: There must be more than one because you wouldn't mistake the one I was alking about with anything flattering. It is the one with the bumber cars (they probably don't work either). They have around 20 arcade games and I'd say maybe 5 or 6 are functional...not pristine, but functional. The skeeball was a travesty...just aweful, and they only charge a dime...not worth a dime.

The kids wanted to go on the way home but I told them we would opt for Miner Mike's instead. Of course it wasn't open when we got there and I wasn't going to wait around for an hour. So I was a-hole dad because I didn't want to deal with Gilbert Grape's chain smoking mom at dogpatch.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on September 08, 2009, 04:44:56 pm: It was for sure the dogpatch arcade, the bumper cars were on the strip but not near this place IIRC.

No smoking in this place, just lots of nice clean arcades with bright crisp monitors.

All the racers you could want, there was a elvira, T2, IJ & SP there. Not many classics other than the regular DK, pacman & galaga but no golden tee. I liked it but then again I really enjoy Hydro thunder, off road challenge, cruisn world, San Fransisco rush & all the bike games that I cannot fit in my basement.

It was a good weekend of booze, arcades, Shoney's breakfast & jumping yacht waves of ecoli in a jetski.

I am now so sore its impossible to even consider playing arcade games tho.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on September 09, 2009, 09:58:47 am: I'll have to look for that place next summer. Is it on the same side of the road as the bumpercar shitbox? The place I am referring to is arcade hell...those games must've done some really bad things to end up there. >:D
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on September 16, 2009, 11:36:43 pm: Kanye West doesnt care about tall people
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on September 24, 2009, 10:21:23 pm: Totally unrelated to anything in this forum but I finally, finally finally had the yard completed...Flake's comment on my HGTV snafu reminded me.

All the old grass was ripped out, TWO massive tandem dump trucks of dirt were brought in (the little pile in the pic was the last of it brought in from the street), all gutters linked to underground drains with flush ground mounted float up caps to release the water & then 10 pallets of sod.... snaps!!!!

The basement will never flood now!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on September 24, 2009, 10:43:24 pm: Dude where are the finished product pics? Plus you need to build a deck ASAP! Comon, Big Bank Hank!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on September 25, 2009, 08:35:59 pm: The deck & patio will not be a reality for several years... We have decided to do some jedi ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- to our mortgage instead.

Now me, I would rather take out a HELOC & buy 30 pinball machines but property values, my GF & knowing right from wrong say "no dice".

:(

I will post a pic of the greenery tomorrow, its looks good.....it would look better with a deck, patio, some lighting, an outdoor kegerator, a hammock & fire pit in case you guys wanted to get me a Christmas gift.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on September 28, 2009, 04:56:45 pm: back
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on September 28, 2009, 05:01:07 pm: Looks really nice. You could sell me that JP to pay for a bigger concrete patio.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Mauzy on September 28, 2009, 09:27:51 pm: Hey STLdorks- question for ya.

What are the main coin op hangouts in the area? I'll be moving to Edwardsville (I've been told its only about 25 minutes from STL) next fall for college and I'll need a place relatively close to blow off some steam once and a while.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on September 29, 2009, 09:16:46 am: http://www.cppinball.com/ (http://www.cppinball.com/)

Its mostly pinball but he has multicades and a Mame machine or two there as well. For $10 you cant beat it and the best part is you can bring in your own booze. Its actually very close to SIUE. Probabaly wouldnt take you more than 20 minutes to get there depending on where you are living in Edwardsville. Welcome to the area BTW.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on September 29, 2009, 05:16:35 pm: Ya CP is the ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---, #1 in my book....several multicades & lots of pins like Flake said.

You can also be a sellout & go to dave & Busters to play Daytona USA, pool, shuffleboard & a few modern shooter & racer games. The food there is pretty good, they sell booze.

Welcome to STL, now get yourself some Lions Choice, Imo's & White castles.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on September 29, 2009, 05:25:02 pm: Quote from: pinballwizard79 on September 29, 2009, 05:16:35 pm
Welcome to STL, now get yourself some Lions Choice, Imo's & White castles.

Agreed. You should have all those in Edwardsville if I remember correctly. If your into finer dining for a date or something I would recommend a place called Bella Milano's. Its located by the High School. Pretty good italian food.

Also, another place you are fairly close to is Fast Eddies Bonaire. You should definitely check that place out, its in Alton. Here's a Saturday recommendation for you. On a Saturday that CP Pinball is open, go hit up Fast Eddies around noon or so. Stay till about 5-6pm (or go across the street to the Alton Belle for a little afternoon blackjack) and then on your way back to Edwardsville hit CP Pinball for a few hours. At that point in the night you might not be very good at pinball or videogames but you should have a helluva day. 8)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Mauzy on September 29, 2009, 05:40:36 pm: Awesome! I'd rather be playing a pin than any vid any day. I won't be in the area until next fall, but I'm pretty excited to be going down there.

Re White Castle: I've had some baaaad experiences with WC. Granted that was one in Indianapolis, but still...
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on September 30, 2009, 09:04:12 am: You dorks are assuming he is 21 or older. Did they mention CP's is $10 to get in and all machines are set to free play?

Alright Flake and/or PW79...here is your golden opportunity to not be poontangs:

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/tag/1397971499.html (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/tag/1397971499.html)

I'd buy it myself if I hadn't just bought ToM...or if I had a buyer for ES and a couple grand laying around.

BTW, quit changing your avatars...I haven't been on in a week and now I'm lost.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on September 30, 2009, 06:32:46 pm: LOL, man I want that thing so bad..... damn my stupid yard!!!!!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Mauzy on September 30, 2009, 10:56:25 pm: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on September 30, 2009, 09:04:12 am
You dorks are assuming he is 21 or older. Did they mention CP's is $10 to get in and all machines are set to free play?

Hehe. Well, give me a couple years. I think I saw the $10 for unlimited play somewhere in the thread. Definitely looking forward to that.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on October 02, 2009, 10:53:03 am: Next Saturday, Oct 10, Super Auctions

Colossal monkeywrench for me, so I'll be missing out. The boy has a football game at noon that day. :'(
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on October 02, 2009, 10:55:07 am: Mother F@@&%%. You wont believe this crap. I bought Thomas the Train tickets for my daughter for that morning in Granite City. Unbelievable. Oh well, its not like I would buy anything anyway. Last couple have been bad.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on October 04, 2009, 08:40:27 pm: Hey PPL of STL

Who do you guys goto to get pcbs and monitors worked on?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on October 05, 2009, 10:05:31 pm: I only know that Carl guy....I dont have his number but pretty much every arcade seller out here recommends him.

If you cant wait for me to get around to locating a # for him I know Rich @ arcades & more will recommend him to you if you call for service work.

Shoot an email to Chuck...perhaps he has a referral source.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on October 06, 2009, 09:24:56 am: Quote from: YoGaBaR on October 04, 2009, 08:40:27 pm
Hey PPL of STL

Who do you guys goto to get pcbs and monitors worked on?

I noticed this ad in CL today. http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ele/1408470780.html
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: YoGaBaR on October 08, 2009, 09:22:54 pm: Thanks!
Anyone gonna stop by the auction?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on October 08, 2009, 09:52:40 pm: I might...maybe be able to get there about 1-2pm but chances are it will be close to done by then.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on October 12, 2009, 03:22:14 pm: anybody go to the Super Auction? I know last fall was a pinball bonanza...someone tell me I didn't miss one this year.
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Post by: Flake on October 12, 2009, 03:31:37 pm: Oh ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- I forgot to mention it to you. I got there around noon. About the same as last time. You didnt miss anything. The auction was 90% over when I got there if that tells you anything. I happened to notice the same buyer number 111 on several of the maybe 15 pinball machines for sale so buybacks were the rule.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on October 13, 2009, 10:19:03 am: If there were 15 pinballs, that would surpass the combined total of every other auction since the good one last November.

Oh well, I don't need any new toys anyway. I'm gonna spend the winter trying out Hyperspin and retrofitting the CP on my mame and working ut the bugs in ES just in time to sell/trade it.
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Post by: Flake on October 13, 2009, 10:24:28 am: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on October 13, 2009, 10:19:03 am
If there were 15 pinballs, that would surpass the combined total of every other auction since the good one last November.

yea but the pinballs were mostly newer Sterns that you wouldnt buy anyway. Like Monopoly, SouthPark, Elvis, etc. There was also terrible condition Taxi, some Sega games like Space Jam. There was also a Twister and some older crappy conditioned games that I dont even remember the names of. Oh, there was also a WCS94 but it was not in very good shape either. It was a bad lot. Except for maybe the Monopoly, SP and Elvis, they were all very dirty from what I could tell.

Like I said, you didnt miss much and half the sales were buybacks anyway.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on October 13, 2009, 03:30:22 pm: I like Sterns...for the right price. That Elvis is cool, but the middle drain is like a funnel. Still, some intriguing titles...a helluva lot better than anything else there this year. I think the most I saw may have been 5 SS games at a single auction this year.

Did you find a kiddie ride?
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Post by: Flake on October 13, 2009, 03:34:02 pm: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on October 13, 2009, 03:30:22 pm
Did you find a kiddie ride?

There were none there. Just redemption type games like whak a mole, etc, and there were some candy and toy dispensing machines.

The Sterns were all buybacks in excess of $1500-$1600. Plus I'm telling you they werent in that great of shape. If I were to purchase a newer Stern for $2500+ I would expect the cosmetic condition to be pretty damn good. That Junkyard was there again too.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on October 13, 2009, 03:56:57 pm: That dude is proud of that Junkyard. It's in nice shape, but maybe the dullest Williams I have played.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on October 13, 2009, 11:10:35 pm: I am about to be in the pin market again, gonna sell all my ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- & start over with some Sterns.

Did I just say that?
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on October 14, 2009, 10:47:26 am: did you get your JP working yet...I may be interested. So is it a TSPP in your future?
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on October 15, 2009, 12:27:22 am: TSPP is in my future yes, then either a FG, LOTR, WOF or POTC a few months afterward....which ever one pops up HUO, nearby & not too overpriced....then one by one the rest of the gang but TSPP is for sure & the first to join.

Still though its tough to imagine getting rid of my current machines, I am fond of them & would prefer to just keep them & start to grow one of those massive collections but then people wont fit in my house during parties.

---steaming pile of meadow muffin---, I need a bigger house & a few platinum cards to buy the pins... I am such an American.

I will let you know when the JP is for sale, it will be a few months I'm sure.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on October 15, 2009, 02:15:34 pm: keep me informed. I'd be willing to rotate ES out for JP.

I'd like to hit CP's saturday. My son has a game in Alton at 4 and we could hit it on the way back. But alas, wife and daughter will most likely be with us, so it probably won't materialize.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on October 15, 2009, 07:42:20 pm: I will let you guys know, the more I look @ TSPP the more I am sure of myself until I look @ my JP...then I just get weird :'(

Maybe I will just keep em & have like 20 pins instead...must fight it...dont let these things take over the house...crack is wack...intervention please.

CP's would be awesome, I need a fix after missing the last 2 fuggin months but it looks like I will have to wait until next month (gonna go a few times to make up for lost time). I had a broken molar removed this afternoon, wasnt the normal type of extraction so I am not leaving the house for a few days.

Vicotins, won ton soup, chocolate malts, xbox & pain... f my life.
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Post by: YoGaBaR on October 15, 2009, 10:30:51 pm: Hey PBW

I thought I had first dibs on the JP if you were gonna get rid of it. :hissy::angry: :hissy:
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on October 15, 2009, 11:06:31 pm: Well....everyone gets first dibbs.

I am dropping it off @ this dudes house that does Chuck's board repairs & it should be completed in a few weeks. After that I am breaking it down, polishing & putting in the cliffy sleeves, cliffy protectors & most of all custom interior cabinet art.

Then I may just decide to keep it or sell it, dunno. I like the idea of someone local & in BYOAC buying it tho, then I can get conjugal visits maybe?
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on October 16, 2009, 10:02:26 am: Local (or within 100 miles) is the only way to go. I would never buy one of these sight unseen and I would feel uncomfortable shipping one out that way. I don't think you have to worry about finding a local buyer if you decide to sell...unless you are like that guy in Arnold on CL and want $2500 for it. If I'm gonna drop that much, I'm gonna put another 5 hundo with it and buy a TSPP or CV or TOTAN.

Played Flake's Cyclone a couple of weeks ago. Though an older system 11 than my ES, it feels a lot less clunky. Maybe my flippers and stronger or something. Fun game, but damn the outlane drains have a gravitational pull of their own.

Played about 12 games of TOM last night. I feel sorry for ES being neglected, but it doesn't stand a chance next to TOM.

I'm getting ready to order some new sticks for my MAME. Since I don't have the dough to build a mini-pin this winter, I'm gonna go ahead and modify the MAME. Replacing the Ultimarc 4/8 switchables with Happ competions and adding a dedicated 4 way (got to figure out where to put it). I'm also gonna give Hyperspin FE a look.

OK, you're all updated on my BS life now. :laugh:
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on October 16, 2009, 02:41:21 pm: LL I wont charge you $2500 bro, not to you.... $2499 is your price ;D jk I will prob put it out there just 2-3 hundy more than market value since its a super clean example with some cool upgrades, if no takers no worries, there are worse things that keeping it (like selling it for the same price as an ebay beater).

You could always sell your ES & throw some more dough on it to build a full size virtual pin...

When you get Hyperspin set up please allow me a chance to copy your hard drive :cheers:
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Post by: YoGaBaR on October 16, 2009, 03:05:42 pm: The Hyperspin is really awesome. Thats what I have been running in my cab. It is resource intensive so you gotta have a decent computer to make it run optimally.

LL - There is a guy wanting me to buy his JP for 1500 I believe it was. He is in STL somewhere. Want me to forward you his email to me that has the pics?
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on October 17, 2009, 01:49:29 am: Well I took a few vicodin & went to CP's to play the hell out of the stern games before I started truly planning on selling my machines.

I so changed my mind.

Ignore all posts about selling my ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- for Sterns.

As you were.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on October 19, 2009, 10:33:10 am: Quote from: YoGaBaR on October 16, 2009, 03:05:42 pm
The Hyperspin is really awesome. Thats what I have been running in my cab. It is resource intensive so you gotta have a decent computer to make it run optimally.

LL - There is a guy wanting me to buy his JP for 1500 I believe it was. He is in STL somewhere. Want me to forward you his email to me that has the pics?

Thanks Yoga, but I don't have the space for a third...at least not right now. I just d/l'd HS last night and installed the main program, no themes yet. Funny thing, I had to switch out wireless routers a couple of months ago and while I hated doing it, my wireless card in my MAME now works. So I will install a few themes tonight and d/l the gamelist program. So far, it seems pretty cool. I guess the videos are embedded in the themes? From the little bit I played with it, I wasn't able to make my videos show up on the spin menu.

PW79, I damn near had my wife convinced to take her own car to Alton Saturday, we drove right by the exit on the way home. Turns out, we had to pull over for her to puke on the way home so she went home and went to bed anyway. Would've worked out perfect to pawn my youngest off on her and take the boy to CP's...a reward for 4 straight sacks and making a kid cry in a mud bowl vs Alton.
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Post by: YoGaBaR on November 08, 2009, 09:05:06 pm: Hey guys what been up almost a month and not a single post.

Good news I am in the club now. Just picked up a Junk Yard Pin this saturday. Maybe we could start having game nights. :cheers:
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on November 09, 2009, 12:05:47 pm: Congrats on the Junkyard. I may have to defer on the gamenight until winter. I think I have something going almost every weekend until January.

I decided to cause myself some headaches. I have HS up and running (except videos). I was going to do surgury to my CP and add a 4 way and replace the Magicstiks with Happ Comps. So I went ahead and bought them, but now I've decided to go with 2 U360's, which I will order in the next day or two. If anybody needs 2 comps and an Ultimarc red ball top 4 way...never used, PM me.

Now for the major headache: Last night I finally decided to gor ahead and install the latest version of EJukebox. I am really weery of upgrades (thanks itunes), but went against my better judgement. Now I am crashing upon launch. I modified the ini file according to advice on their forum. After that, it launched, but had the most hideous skin, if you can call it that, ever. So I changed the skin, relaunched..and recrashed. Phuck I hate software upgrades/updates! I'll be in the basement working on the jukebox tonight if you're looking for me.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on November 10, 2009, 09:54:10 pm: Beer nights....er games night it is!

LL why not just roll it back? Did you do a resto save before upgrading?

Anyone going to CP's? I will be there either this Saturday &/or next Saturday.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on November 11, 2009, 09:42:41 am: The guy at Ejukebox worked with me via their forum to get the problem worked out. I guess I helped in the beta testing. After about 5 or 6 tweaks, we finally got it to work.

I am kicking around trying to get to CP's friday, but their are a lot of factors pending. My son's football party is saturday night and it is within crawling distance of the house, so that rules out saturday. I think I'm outta town next week.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on November 20, 2009, 01:32:23 am: You guys need to man up & go to CP's.

I will be there Saturday FO SHOW.

Sportin my bald head & Card jersey if you see me, gonna dry hump that sexy restored clearcoated fishtales machine again :afro:
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Post by: Flake on November 20, 2009, 09:25:12 am: Daughter #2 was born last week so I'm kinda home bound for a few weeks......

However, I do have a new addition to the gameroom to keep me entertained. Demo Man is gone, replaced by a Star Wars Trilogy. Just got it last night. I know many in the community dont give it much love but I like it....it is a Star Wars pinball so it cant be that bad. The X-wing shot is awesome and the game can actually play pretty fast. The game does have a cheaper, lighter feel to it compared to that behemoth widebody Demo Man.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on November 20, 2009, 06:53:09 pm: Congrats Flake...that's quite an addition to the family, awesome to hear....Congrats on the baby too ;D

I get my JP back from Chris Hibler this weekend if my schedule can match up with his, wish me luck.

I played your exact machine about a month or two ago, could have swore there were a few blue LED's in that thing... or did I have too many monsters (back on the sauce, beta blockers are working well).
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Post by: Flake on November 21, 2009, 04:32:33 pm: Thanks PBW....its got a few blue LED's in it and If you've been to Chucks I'm sure you've played it. You should have had Hibler clearcoat it for you....then you could never sell it....but then after that, why would even want to?
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Post by: JeepMonkey on November 30, 2009, 01:15:39 pm: TSPP on STL CL for $3k.

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/tag/1482449887.html (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/tag/1482449887.html)
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on November 30, 2009, 04:17:44 pm: Saw that. There was also a STTNG on there. Too bad I don't have an extra $5K laying around.

BTW, I'm getting used to the U360's in my Mame. I renewed my love of Robotron and got to the forgotten (by me) Mario's Hideout screen in DKjr last night. I also have Hyoerspin completely running with videos. I need to tweek my gamelists, but I'm loving it so far. I highly recommend a complete overhaul of the mame cabinet now and then to renew interest.
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Post by: JeepMonkey on November 30, 2009, 04:45:15 pm: TSPP and STTNG for $5k? I like that deal.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on December 03, 2009, 04:44:32 pm: They would definitely keep you busy for a while, and you'd pretty much get every nickle back down the road if you opted to sell them...providing you kept them in good condition. You should buy them JM.
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Post by: JeepMonkey on December 19, 2009, 03:53:42 pm: JP in Neosho, $850.

http://springfield.craigslist.org/ele/1509266027.html (http://springfield.craigslist.org/ele/1509266027.html)
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on December 21, 2009, 10:30:10 pm: one of you guys better buy that, seriously
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on December 28, 2009, 10:49:13 am: Pretty sweet. Just too far of a drive.

BTW, I finally got Daphne running on my MAME. Dragons Lair is worth it...even though I suck at it. Everything else pretty much sucks. I used to play the crap out of Mach 3 when I was a youngster, but I felt that the Daphne version plays pretty lame. In the bomber mode, you don't even have to be close to hit the targets, just hit the bomb button on the same screen. I got farther than I ever did on the real version in one game...really boring.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on January 14, 2010, 09:58:56 pm: CP pinball ladies?

I will be there Saturday, prob gonna have a few redbull & stoli's this time (look out).

Word
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on January 15, 2010, 09:03:43 am: I was actually thinking about going saturday. But wife is on call, so I may not be able to pull it off, even if I bring the oldest kid. You never know, I could surprise ya.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on January 24, 2010, 01:57:03 pm: I'm back in the market. Just sold ES, got my $1200 back out of it. So I'm officailly on the lookout for a new pin. I may take another look at Chuck's TFTC. I'd like another DMD game. Budget would probably be $1500, but for the right deal I may go a little more. Exciting stuff. BTW, the guy that bought ES said Super Auctions was coming The first saturday in April, but I can't confirm.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on January 24, 2010, 11:59:08 pm: Dude buy that Demo man from Chuck....>:D

Seriously tho congrats on getting a pin sold so quick, hopefully the replacement is found just as easily.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on January 25, 2010, 11:09:55 am: Thanks, but no hurry. Although the spot looks awfully bare with only one machine. If nothing turns up in the next few weeks, I may go take a look at what Chuck has to offer. I emailed Rob, the guy I bought ToM from, to see if he has anything for sale. His stuff is pretty clean though, don't know if he would have anything in my budget range. It'd be nice if he hit his head on something and wanted to sell his CV for $1500.
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Post by: Flake on January 25, 2010, 02:42:36 pm: Quote from: pinballwizard79 on January 24, 2010, 11:59:08 pm
Dude buy that Demo man from Chuck....>:D

I hear its working flawlessly these days.

Luck and good fortune run through LL's blood like greed through a Jew's....and before you say anything, yes I'm Jewish. At least I play one on TV.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on January 25, 2010, 05:51:02 pm: You know, I almost would think about rolling the bones, but wife isn't a big fan. Maybe I could convince her. I heard back from Rob Craig. All he has for sale is a Capcon Breakshot. He said he has a Sword of Fury, which looks pretty cool, but he said it was well over $1500. Plus, not sure I'm ready to dive right back into another system11...unless it was Funhouse.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on February 07, 2010, 12:21:22 am: 1. LL thanks for helping me with that Hyperspin (I loaded it on one of Chuck's arcades too)

2. Did you get a new pinball yet?

3. CP is open this next weekend, anyone going to be there? Jeep, Flake, LL, Yog or etc?
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on February 08, 2010, 05:00:46 pm: I'm going saturday night with my boy. No boozing, and you know how kids are, when they have had enough, they ruin for everybody. But to answer question #2, no I haven't bought a new one yet and ES's place looks awfully bare. I will be checking out Chuck's machines for sale. I emailed him a couple of weeks ago and he said TFTC is still for sale, but it's not listed on his for sale page. He's got Flake's DM marked down to $1200, which is very interesting. My wife would skin me if I bought, she didn't care for it.

Glad to help on HS. Looking forward to seeing it on Chuck's mame.
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Post by: JeepMonkey on February 09, 2010, 11:16:51 am: I live in KC, but I will make it over there someday. He has a lot of games that I have not played but really want to.

Just browsing STL CL, Batman $800. I think it is fun and I love the theme and art.

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/1589625831.html (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/1589625831.html)
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on February 09, 2010, 05:00:20 pm: Quote from: JeepMonkey on February 09, 2010, 11:16:51 am
I live in KC, but I will make it over there someday. He has a lot of games that I have not played but really want to.

Just browsing STL CL, Batman $800. I think it is fun and I love the theme and art.

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/1589625831.html (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/1589625831.html)

I saw that, never played it though. Good price, but a pretty long drive for me. It's not rated very high by the dorks on ipdb.com. Lemme know if any gems pop up in KC, I may be willing to take a roadie for a really good deal.
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Post by: JeepMonkey on February 09, 2010, 05:25:00 pm: I think Batman is fun, but not great. For $800 I would seriously think about it. It is in STL, isn't that where you are?

The guy I bought my ToM from has a Monopoly and a RollerCoaster Tycoon for sale. He quoted me really good prices that were less than what he posted on Ebay and CL. If you are intersted in either one I could talk to the guy.

Are there any titles in particular you are looking for?
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on February 10, 2010, 09:45:06 am: I am 35 miles east of STL, Batman is located about 15-20 miles west...not the end of the world. I was really unimpressed with Monopoly when I played it at CP. I've only played RCT once and it had non working top flipper. Seemed interesting though. How much is he asking for the RCT?

BTW, what is your hi score on ToM?
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Post by: JeepMonkey on February 10, 2010, 10:06:12 am: I have played both RCT and Monopoly once at shows/auctions. I think they are both fun, but RCT is better IMO. IIRC, the last Ebay listing had RCT for $3300, but I think it might go for a little less. Actually the RCT I played was this exact machine.

My last known hi score on ToM was 700M, then my DMD went bad. Since then I have set five or six new high scores, but I have no idea what they are. What is your hi score now?
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on February 10, 2010, 03:29:50 pm: I thought that RCT may be a little out of my range for machine #2. I am looking for $1200-$1600...probably the low end of the DMD spectrum. I'm gonna take a hard look at Chuck's TFTC Saturday night.

I think my HS is around 2.6B, maybe a little higher. I had around 2.5B on Chuck's...the first time I ever made it to the grand finale and finished the finale, which is kinda easy. On mine I made it one time and drained it immediately. But I had another ball left and bested my CP score.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on February 13, 2010, 01:30:20 am: Wake up girls, just 17 hours until 50 awesome pinball machines light up & whisper commands.

Going to Fast Eddies beforehand, after a few kabobs its time to put my name on at least one DMD.

LL I don't hear you speaking of your HS on NGG ;D
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on February 15, 2010, 12:33:07 pm: Well, check out 4th place on Midevil Madness next time bitches...I played that game probably 10 more times and didn't sniff the kind of score I had on the first game.

I'm about to jump off my super diet and back into just cutting back. PW79, when I was talking to you, I could snell that Redbull and Vodka and was about to go over the edge. Then I was playing Whodunnit and some dude was standing there eating a quarter pounder...cruel and inhuman.

Pretty good time. Obviously I didn't end up taking my son, so it would've been a perfect night to get boozed up. I found that my level of play was actually pretty consistant as opposed to it declining inversely proportional to my beer intake.

Didn't wind up cutting a deal with Chuck, even though he was offering some pretty good deals on what he had to sell. The most intriguing was the Who's Tommy...a decent machine, but his is pretty rough and from what he said, it used to be a lot rougher. Dammit, I really wanted to just kick back and play some games, relax, and maybe buy a couple of beer signs at the April Super Auction, but it looks like I may be still looking to buy a pinball after all.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on February 16, 2010, 10:44:54 pm: I couldn't keep the ball in play for more than prob 30 seconds @ a time the entire night.

Next time I will be sober, I have more fun there without the booze for some reason.

My goal now its to knock your name off the MM & TOM
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on February 17, 2010, 12:52:23 pm: Ironically, other than MM, the game I logged the most plays on all night was ToM. Of course I couldn't get anything going. I had one game where I cracked a billion, but I had 800K and 2 extra balls on the first ball. So 200K on the next 4 balls...F-.

I like having a few drinks there better. I am far and away a better player sober, but I can play a lot longer fueled up a little. BTW, I am getting off of the super diet after tomorrow and going back to cutting back. So if I make it out there by chance this weekend, I'll have the playmate cooler in tow.
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Post by: JeepMonkey on February 24, 2010, 10:25:02 am: Dr. Dude in KC for $1000.

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/tag/1612402764.html (http://kansascity.craigslist.org/tag/1612402764.html)
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on February 24, 2010, 10:43:47 am: There's a Pinbot for sale about 100 miles from here for $850. I also got an email from Chuck this morning saying that he just got 5 or 6 new machines in. Johnny Mneumonic and No Fear, the rest are pre- system 11 games...Gorgar, space shuttle, etc.

I may take a look at the No Fear...not really into the theme that much, but I played Chuck's other one and it is actually surprisingly fun.
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Post by: JeepMonkey on February 24, 2010, 11:29:10 am: I saw that Pinbot for $850. Not a bad price if the consition is good.

I have always heard negative things about No Fear. When I finally got to play it I thought it was fun. It is all shots up to the top of the playfield, nothing in the lower or middle playfield. I like shooting up the playfield.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on February 26, 2010, 12:57:06 am: Right before I blacked out & nearly pissed on the floor I think Chuck said he was parting out a few machines for the LCD project....

You should be the test rat of the pack & build one (you make the expensive mistakes so we wont have to).
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on February 26, 2010, 08:55:22 am: Arcade auction in Kansas City, Sunday March 7th. They usually don't post there games until the night before or morning of the auctions.

I have been to a dozen or so. IMO, it is a good time with a good selection. The number of pins has been strong lately (8-12 each time) and not all crap titles.

I will be attending.

http://www.unitedamusement.com/dateslocations.php (http://www.unitedamusement.com/dateslocations.php)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on February 26, 2010, 09:13:46 am: If it were a saturday, I might think about taking a roadie. But Super Auctions is only 5 weeks away.

Quote from: pinballwizard79 on February 26, 2010, 12:57:06 am
Right before I blacked out & nearly pissed on the floor I think Chuck said he was parting out a few machines for the LCD project....

You should be the test rat of the pack & build one (you make the expensive mistakes so we wont have to).

Hell, if Chuck is building one, why would I need to be the test rat. I can't wait to play it...that way I will know if I even want to lay out the funds. Tell him to try Hyperpin...I'm interested in knowing how that performs.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on February 26, 2010, 02:38:13 pm: LL - You have PM.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on February 26, 2010, 10:16:23 pm: Unfortunately I am the guy building this for Chuck.

He supplies the cabinets, we both buy our own hardware/displays & then his tools & wood working people do all the routing & etc to recess in the 46LCD & other modifications that require the precision, tools & skills I lack. Then I do all the tech work :(
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on February 27, 2010, 08:44:41 am: Quote from: pinballwizard79 on February 26, 2010, 10:16:23 pm
Unfortunately I am the guy building this for Chuck.

He supplies the cabinets, we both buy our own hardware/displays & then his tools & wood working people do all the routing & etc to recess in the 46LCD & other modifications that require the precision, tools & skills I lack. Then I do all the tech work :(

So your building two? Will Chuck have his setup at his arcade?
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on February 27, 2010, 10:24:36 pm: Yes @ building 2

I dont know if he will put that in the arcade or not....he prob will

This wedding is setting me back some "tokens" so it will be a few months before anything major happens. I will prob just start on the cabinet repair/clean/fill/prime & etc when I get back in a few weeks so you guys totally have time to build one first >:D

I have a 46" upstairs that I will be taking off the wall soon just to test out first tho so maybe that will motivate me to work faster ???
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on March 08, 2010, 01:01:41 pm: JM, I am now a member of your ranks. I pulled the trigger on that CJ7. It's at the mechanic right now to fix a suspension/steering issue. Pretty scary at 50 mph, but hopefully a cheap fix. Now I just gotta wait for it to get warm enough to drop the top.
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Post by: JeepMonkey on March 08, 2010, 03:08:16 pm: Congrats! Glad it worked out.

Post up some pics when you get it back.
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Post by: Mauzy on March 08, 2010, 11:02:16 pm: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on March 08, 2010, 01:01:41 pm
JM, I am now a member of your ranks. I pulled the trigger on that CJ7. It's at the mechanic right now to fix a suspension/steering issue. Pretty scary at 50 mph, but hopefully a cheap fix. Now I just gotta wait for it to get warm enough to drop the top.

Arcade games, pinball machines AND sweet classic Jeeps? Moving to Edwardsville in August just keeps getting better! A nice CJ-7 has been a post college goal of mine ever since I got a Cherokee as my first vehicle, thus getting a foot in the door of the Jeep world.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on March 09, 2010, 12:54:08 pm: Yeah, it's quite a life...other than the yearly kick in the nuts known as property taxes and the corrupt polititions, Illinois ain't too bad. Good luck in the Jeep pursuit, you're gonna have to deal with a lot of hillbillies. Then again, trying to find pinballs on Craigslist is no picnic either.
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Post by: Mauzy on March 09, 2010, 05:01:32 pm: Yeah, I've lived in Illinois for about 6 years now. Its not bad, where I've been (central, east central) is RIDICULOUSLY flat though.

As for dealing with hillbillies, I got an eye opener a few years ago driving through the part of Kentucky my dad grew up in. I would hope having a little of that backwood Kentucky blood would help help me a bit.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on March 09, 2010, 05:38:18 pm: Quote from: JeepMonkey on February 26, 2010, 08:55:22 am
Arcade auction in Kansas City, Sunday March 7th. They usually don't post there games until the night before or morning of the auctions.

I have been to a dozen or so. IMO, it is a good time with a good selection. The number of pins has been strong lately (8-12 each time) and not all crap titles.

I will be attending.

http://www.unitedamusement.com/dateslocations.php (http://www.unitedamusement.com/dateslocations.php)

How was this? Did you wind up going? If so, any new toys?
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Post by: JeepMonkey on March 10, 2010, 07:30:48 am: I did not go. The only thing I was interested in playing was a Whirlwind. I would have played a few games of TZ though.

Here is a list of the pins they had.
Cue Ball Wizard
Dracula
Monopoly
Playboy 35th Ann Pinball
Whirlwind Pinball
Twilight Zone Pinball
Shoot Out Pinball
Lethal Weapon Pinball
Doodle Bub Pinball

My jeep is getting to the point where I need to get a second vehicle and make the jeep a toy / winter vehicle. It can still be a daily driver, but it just hit 12 years old and 110K miles. So with a new(er) car purchase (thinking 350Z) and I just paid off a big chuck of my mortgage, means the pin fund is a little low right now.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on March 10, 2010, 02:02:59 pm: Whirlwind on CL today $1075. Damn near closer for you than me though, half way to the Lake. It is a very intriguing system 11, right up there with Funhouse.

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/1636746461.html (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/1636746461.html)

I hear ya on the finances. Obama ought to give me a medal for single handedly stimulating the economy this spring.
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Post by: YoGaBaR on March 11, 2010, 06:22:43 pm: Anyone going to CPs this weekend? I was thinking of going Sat.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on March 12, 2010, 09:33:33 am: I'd like to, Chuck emailed me this morning to let me know his No Fear is done, although the price went up. It was a slam dunk at $1400, but $1600 is pretty borderline. Anyway, if I go for open pinball, it will be saturday.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on March 13, 2010, 05:33:50 pm: going to CP tonight, should be there around 8 with vodka in hand.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on March 15, 2010, 11:09:02 am: CP's popularity seems to be growing. Must've been date night, far and away the most girls I've seen there. And some were decent looking...well done dorks.

I made the mistake of taking wife and letting her have input in the latest pinball purchase. Apparently No Fear isn't good enough, but she thinks Fish Tales would be fine. Problem is it's not for sale and if it were, it would likely blow the budget by $800-$1000. Sorry, if I'm gonna blow my budget out off the water, I may as well buy TSPP.

Did anyone catch that TZ on craigslist sunday for $800. The ad said the cabinet and everything were in great shape, but just quit working. I didn't inquire, but the ad was gone pretty quick. Either the guy was full of sh*t or somebody got a helluva deal.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on March 16, 2010, 02:56:14 am: I'm baaaaack

Spent a week @ the Venetian, got married, drank until I forgot, ate until I was sick, shot machine guns, drove a dune buggy, saw lake meade/grandcanyon/mojave from a helicopter, rode in 3 limo's that I can recall, blacked out on the rooftop 52 stories high outside, played a $750,000.00 pinball machine & ate @ Hash house a go go (from the show "Man Vs Food") & to top it off I will be @ CP's with some Blue Moon this Saturday night.

But I missed a TZ for $800?

FML
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on March 16, 2010, 09:09:20 am: Damn, all I do is drink and gamble in Vegas. We're planning on going next spring for the 10 year anniversary. We got married at the Flamingo, but it wasn't as eventful as yours.

PW79, why don't you go scout that Fish Tales for me in Lake St Louis, you're a lot closer than I am. Dude is not real forthcoming with details and photos. I don't know why you bother listing on Ebay & CL with a description this vague and 1 photo taken from across the room:

Williams Fish Tales Pinball machine for auction. Private seller so no fancy listing--just a reasonable price. Check out all the fancy listings out there, I have the same game. Recently serviced by professional technician. All modes, targets, gates and progressions work properly. Big fish works, ramps work, ball locks work, multiball and video modes all work. Very pure playing machine. One light bulb is out on the stretch the truth meter and the 3 inch cosmetic piece on casters club has been removed. Free play but can be converted. I have keys.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on March 22, 2010, 12:14:52 pm: Quote from: JeepMonkey on March 08, 2010, 03:08:16 pm
Congrats! Glad it worked out.

Post up some pics when you get it back.

Got the Jeep out of hock. Could've bought a crappy pinball (or a significant upgrade) for what it cost me. New ball joints, u joints, caster adjustment and replaced brake lines. The good news is the mechanic said I did pretty well on it. The lift was solid and correct and the offroad add ons were pretty costly. But most importantly, it doesn't scare the sh*t out of me at 45 mph anymore.
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Post by: JeepMonkey on March 23, 2010, 07:03:29 am: Nice score! :cheers:

One thing I really like about the CJs over the TJs is the lack of plastic panels. I wish I had the metal dash.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on March 24, 2010, 12:32:59 am: Lets get it muddy!!!!!
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on March 25, 2010, 12:27:40 am: So I went through hell to have my 42 plasma wired/fished/powered over my fireplace about 4 years ago during construction right?

Then the 42 breaks & the service plan = a massive pile of money back on a technology that decreased in price = a 46 Sony Bravia LCD for the free = F yeah!

One problem...the outlet & AV boxes are too low for a 46" since the bracket has to go up & if it went up it would cover up the outlet & if it went up above the outlet then it would be seen = F that

So the wife says "Use that 46 LCD for your pinball project & buy me a cheap 42 rather than move the outlet up 3 inches, repaint, drywall repair & etc"

Me = awesome

Chuck = wide body cabinet

LCD pinball = holy ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- I really get one now
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on March 26, 2010, 09:44:51 am: this is shaping up to be a big-ass mini-pin. Party at your house when it is done (with you supplying drinks and hors d'oeuvres of course).

I guess I'm gonna go out to Lake St Louis this weekend and take a look at that Fish Tales. I told the guy that the best I would be able to do is in the $1400-$1500 price range, depending on whether the mylar needs to be removed. According to Pinball Jim, that is not difficult on a diamond plated playfield...although his skillset is probably a little higher than mine. Anyway, at that price, I can probably resell it when I get bored with it.

Still waiting for Obama to give me a medal for singlehandedly stimulating the economy this winter/spring.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on March 29, 2010, 10:36:28 am: Super Auctions this Saturday

I didn't make it to see the Fish Tales. It's just a borderline call from the pics I've seen. And if I drove 70 miles each way and the guy wouldn't accept what I offered, I'd be pissed. Not to mention it pretty much rained all day, and I'm pretty sure I didn't want to haul it home in the rain.

Oh well, vacation immediately following SA, then pool construction begins. I've got plenty to keep me busy for a while.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on March 30, 2010, 01:37:47 am: Yeah after I get the LCD pin completed I will fo show host something... warning: in my town hors d'oeuvres are white castles.
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Post by: JeepMonkey on March 30, 2010, 07:21:16 am: I miss White Castle. We had a couple here in KC, but they shut them all down a few years back. The frozen ones just aren't the same.

Someone needs to put up a list of pins and prices from the super auction here.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on March 30, 2010, 09:36:29 am: I'll see what I can do. I don't expect much as far as pinballs, plus it is supposed to rain. Once again, I have this thing about hauling pinball machines in the rain. So if it's crappy out, I will likely be playing games and having some beers instead of watching the auction.

Maybe Brewmania will be worthy.
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Post by: Flake on March 30, 2010, 09:49:45 am: Damn the auction is this weekend. I forgot about it and I'm not sure I'm going to be able to exit early from work :-\

LL your as bad as your Dad as far as looking at the weather forecast. Its the midwest for god's sake, you know those forecasts are about as predictable as a female's mood swings.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on March 30, 2010, 04:13:25 pm: I don't think the weather will be an issue either way. I'm sure they will have 4 or 5 SS machines in average to crappy shape. If there is anything decent, it will go for 20% more than it's worth (probably via buyback) and that's not including the extra 20% you have to shell out for premiums and taxes. No, I see me investing in beer signs, and then beer.
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Post by: Nemss316 on March 31, 2010, 11:28:01 am: Hey, I just happen to see this thread here! I'm from Belleville, IL. Anyone going to the arcade auction Saturday? It'd be fun to hang out w/ other STL area dorks.

I'm also hunting for a 19" arcade monitor for my cab. I've replaced my busted monitor with an LCD, but I haven't had any luck finding a replacement. Any ideas??
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on March 31, 2010, 02:24:36 pm: Check with the guy on craigslist that posts from Madison, IL..he'll have several empty cabinets for sale. But he sells parts out of machines, he may have something. He is at almost all of the auctions too, so if you cut a deal with him, maybe he'll bring it with him and save you a trip. I think his name is Dave, but I'm not 100%.

I'll be the fat dude lurking around the pinballs machines drinking Miller Lite.
:cheers:
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Post by: Flake on April 02, 2010, 09:25:20 am: Did anyone see that CL ad yesterday regarding the woman selling a TZ, AF, and IJ pinball machine? She wanted $2500 for all three or $1K each. I responded around 8 AM that morning and she posted the ad at like 12:30 AM on 4/1. I know it was April Fools yesterday and I thought when I responded thats what I would get as a response but in fact I got no response and now the ad it gone and no one posted any other ad about it being an April Fools joke.

If that ad was legit somebody made off with a damn steal. I tell you ---daisies--- around here must have a program sending them instant notifications of pinball ads on CL.

Hopefully it was a joke.
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Post by: JeepMonkey on April 02, 2010, 09:33:27 am: Meh, I don't believe it.

On a more believable note, I did see a CL add for a LW3 for $1250 in the Lake of the Ozarks area.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 02, 2010, 11:14:12 am: you snooze you lose. I had to borrow a trailer to get them all home.
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Post by: Flake on April 02, 2010, 11:15:32 am: Very funny. But seriously if I see 3 primo machines sitting in your basement next time I come over I'm taking the IJ home after you pass out.
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Post by: JeepMonkey on April 02, 2010, 11:17:32 am: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 02, 2010, 11:14:12 am
I had to borrow a trailer to get them all home.

I don't believe it. It rained that day and we all know how you don't go outside when it rains.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 02, 2010, 11:17:40 am: Good luck, that was by far the heaviest one.
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Post by: Flake on April 02, 2010, 11:20:32 am: Quote from: JeepMonkey on April 02, 2010, 11:17:32 am
Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 02, 2010, 11:14:12 am
I had to borrow a trailer to get them all home.

I don't believe it. It rained that day and we all know how you don't go outside when it rains.

It didnt rain here, it would have been yesterday that he picked them up. But he's full of ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. He would have posted this immediately after scoring them or at the very least called me to rub it in.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 02, 2010, 11:22:14 am: Quote from: JeepMonkey on April 02, 2010, 11:17:32 am
Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 02, 2010, 11:14:12 am
I had to borrow a trailer to get them all home.

I don't believe it. It rained that day and we all know how you don't go outside when it rains.

I know KC thinks STL is on the east coast, but come on, that rain is way east of us. I don't have to worry about rain tomorrow now, I blew my load on the holy trilogy (pinball that is).
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 03, 2010, 05:08:50 pm: Results from Super Auction 4/3/10 Belleville IL

Rocky & Bullwinkle 860
Party Zone 825
Gorgar 300
Strikes & Spares 400
Cyclone (filthy) 550
Bride of Pinbot (bubbled mylar) 600
Atilla the Hun 575
Royal Rumble (nice) 1000 ***
WCS (worn pf and cabinet) 600
Cleopatra 300
Jackbot 775
No Fear (dirty) 700
Dr Who 700
Xenon 525
Back to the Future 660
Star Wars Ep 1 1900
Star Wars (sega-not working) 750
Viper Night Drivin 925
Star Wars (sega) 1800 -- wasn't written up, possible buy back?

I bought the Viper. It needs $50-$100 in parts and a good cleaning.

***the Royal Rumble was a tragedy. I was backing my truck to the bay and witnessed it fall on of the fork lift sideways, bounce the front off the ground and land on its top. Snapped the back box off, but miraculously didn't break the backglass or the playfield glass.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on April 03, 2010, 07:29:33 pm: No wonder my WWF cried earlier when I played it....wonder who got F'd on that deal? Buyer, seller, driver?

Sweet score tho a new pinball, congrats LL!

WTF no pics of the new toy?
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 03, 2010, 08:52:17 pm: It needs some TLC. Funny how every little tweak makes it a little funner to play. It's funner than I initially thought, but then again, most pins are after you start figuring them out.

Buyer got f'ed. I heard them telling him they could refund the buyers fee and that's it. I saw the whole thing happen in slow motion. It's a shame, it was probably the nicest machine there. I was shocked it didn't sustain more damage than it did. It is probably salvageable, but that poor guy is gonna have to shell out to fix it.

:blowup: <---me, if I was that guy
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Post by: JeepMonkey on April 03, 2010, 11:17:26 pm: Why didn't you buy the No Fear?
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on April 03, 2010, 11:59:13 pm: Whoa so SA's broke a machine & said "too bad"?

I would never kill someone for a pair of Nike Jordans but I truly would at the very least bitchslap someone very, very, very hard for stealing $1,000 from me. On a more positive note they didnt set your machine on fire & offer to pay for your gas so thats good.

You got a nice price on that machine too dude, you must have told him your name was Jim :laugh2:
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 04, 2010, 10:33:06 am: Quote from: JeepMonkey on April 03, 2010, 11:17:26 pm
Why didn't you buy the No Fear?

It was pretty jacked up, really dirty...but then again, other than the WWFRR, everything was. A disproportionate amount of the machines had bubbling mylar on the playfield. Having already been through that with ES, I'm not eager to do it again. I don't know why I pulled the trigger on VND to be honest. But it seems to be one of those novelty games that shouldn't be too hard to sell when it comes time. It has some pretty cool effects. But then again, it has 2 dancing raccoons that seem very out of place in a racing theme.

Quote from: pinballwizard79 on April 03, 2010, 11:59:13 pm

You got a nice price on that machine too dude, you must have told him your name was Jim :laugh2:

I'm gonna fly PBJ up here to help us all get cut rate machines.
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Post by: JeepMonkey on April 07, 2010, 07:30:08 am: Pics of the VND?
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Post by: Flake on April 07, 2010, 08:58:13 am: It will be awhile. The ---daisies--- in Mexico.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on April 07, 2010, 10:32:53 pm: I hope he gets the shits >:D
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Post by: Flake on April 07, 2010, 10:44:46 pm: Knowing him he's already been hungover 5 times and they've only been there 3 days.

Btw PBW - did I ever tell you how tasty Blue Moon on draft at your house is? If not it's pretty f'n tasty. >:D
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 12, 2010, 11:15:46 am: I'll have to get back to you on that VND, just got back and haven't had time to mess with it. One thing I have found out is that parts are hard to come by. Hopefully next crappy day, I'll take an inventory of what I need to order (that is available) and get it coming.

Not too many hangovers...but plenty of headaches caused by my kids. I've had the sh*tz since last tuesday. On possitive notes, only in the morning, and I don't think I gained any weight. :applaud:
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on April 13, 2010, 12:54:10 am: Flake I am totally in the market for a kegerator right now, saw one on CL last week but still hunting....Blue moon TAP in the house = aWESOME

LL you managed to ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- all those chicken chimis out, nice!

Chuck flipped those 2 widebody machine rather than part them out, oh well. The longer it takes the cheaper the PC gets & the more tables will get improved/made.
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Post by: Flake on April 13, 2010, 11:35:54 am: I check CL almost daily for pinball, arcade and keg. The reason I still search for keg is to see if something better/cheaper would have come up since I bought mine. Suffice to say, since I bought mine in early December not one kegerator has popped up that would have worked for me. The only decent ones have been 2 keg machines which would have been too big for the space I've dedicated for mine.

You could always buy one from http://www.micromatic.com/ (http://www.micromatic.com/) and http://www.beveragefactory.com/ (http://www.beveragefactory.com/)

They are expensive though.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on April 15, 2010, 12:22:00 am: How long do you keep a keg?
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Post by: Flake on April 15, 2010, 08:35:52 am: From what I've read a keg will last up to 4 months in a refrigerated unit. I'm only on my second full keg as I started using 1/6 barrels with my dual tap setup. The first keg was gone in two months. I'm about one month into the current full keg.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 15, 2010, 10:24:00 am: Well, I just ordered the parts for the VND. I gotta say that the plastic target assemblies for DE/Sega/Stern are pretty shoddy. I had 2 broken off and a third that was sticking that I got working. I ordered new rubbers and some purple LEDs to match the black lights. I got most of the switches and the slingshots up & running again. I have scoured the interwebs for new glow balls and have come up short. So I guess I'll have to clean these up the best I can. Considering I have only had a couple of hours to put in, it is moving right along.

On another note, I had a 50 foot crater in my backyard when I got home yesterday. I'm sure this 85 degree weather will end the day the pool is complete. :badmood:
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Post by: Flake on April 15, 2010, 10:26:45 am: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 15, 2010, 10:24:00 am
On another note, I had a 50 foot crater in my backyard when I got home yesterday. I'm sure this 85 degree weather will end the day the pool is complete. :badmood:

Are you going to fly cousin Eddie and the rest of the family in for the opening of the pool?
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 15, 2010, 10:37:43 am: pool and a pond...the pond may be better for you.
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Post by: Flake on April 15, 2010, 10:38:23 am: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 15, 2010, 10:37:43 am
pool and a pond...the pond may be better for you.

This reference is lost on me?
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 15, 2010, 10:51:14 am: Caddyshack...get with the program. :whap
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Post by: Flake on April 15, 2010, 10:56:08 am: Damn, I should have known that.

I will make sure to wear the wife beater/thong/fins combo to the pool opening though.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 15, 2010, 11:20:45 am: Don't forget your offering of a commercial frozen slush maker...and a case of rum.
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Post by: Flake on April 15, 2010, 11:22:43 am: I looked them up. I had no idea they would be so much. I wont pay it.

Finance your own rural oasis.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 15, 2010, 11:39:26 am: The Ghostbusters reference was not lost on me. :applaud:

Scrathed out a $25K check this morning...the last of my boat sale funds. The oasis needs your generous help.
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Post by: Flake on April 15, 2010, 11:42:09 am: Well I was going to contribute $10k to your cause but now that we are using a realtor to sell the house those funds are earmarked for the agent. Sorry man, I was almost ready to write you that check.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 15, 2010, 11:48:07 am: If you're using my old agent, she is definitely easy on the eyes...but no cans are worth $10K. Tell you what, just sell it yourself, give me $2K for a slushy machine, and keep the rest to buy pinballs.
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Post by: JeepMonkey on April 15, 2010, 03:08:29 pm: Damn, there was a KC CL add for an AF pin, $2500, posted a day or two ago. I was going to post it here, but the ad is already gone.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 16, 2010, 10:44:46 am: Gotta be quick on the draw for CL pins...especially if someone doesn't know what they have.
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Post by: Flake on April 16, 2010, 10:46:27 am: I dont think $2500 for an AF is a "deal". Probably a fair price pending condition.

Happy April 16th!
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Post by: JeepMonkey on April 16, 2010, 10:49:12 am: Quote from: Flake on April 16, 2010, 10:46:27 am
I dont think $2500 for an AF is a "deal".

Compared to the prices I see AF usually selling for, I would say it was a good deal. Is $2500 closer to what a nice condition AF should sell for, IMO yes.
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Post by: Flake on April 16, 2010, 11:04:22 am: Prices may vary per location.

If you lived in southern Texas I bet you could find a AF for an open pack of cigarettes and a few fish tacos. Maybe have to throw in a few packets of hot sauce if its real minty. :lol
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 16, 2010, 11:06:52 am: I'm assuming we're talking Addams Family, no? For any of those top 5/top 10 type games, I'd say anything less than $3K for a good condition is a decent deal.
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Post by: Flake on April 16, 2010, 11:09:26 am: Yes AF = Addams Family.

Personally havent been wowed by that game the few times I've played but 1.) I wouldnt pass up ownership for a good deal and 2.) its hard to really develop a concrete opinion on a game after only having played it a handful of times.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 16, 2010, 11:13:32 am: I agree on all accounts. However, if a game is generally sold for $3-$4K and you can pick it up for $2500, I'd roll the bones (assuming it is in good shape). Clean it up, play it until you solidify your opinion, then if you don't aggree with the hoards, sell it for a little profit.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on April 16, 2010, 11:26:06 am: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on April 16, 2010, 10:44:46 am
Gotta be quick on the draw for CL pins...especially if someone doesn't know what they have.

I have only played AF a few times, and it has never wowed me. Maybe it is all the hype. I do have a sneaking suspision that I may enjoy it if I owned one and had enough plays on it. If I didn't like it, oh well, trade it for a pin I do like. AF at that price shouldn't be tough to put out as trade bait.

So not being a big fan of AF, I was slow on the draw and it is gone, forever.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on April 16, 2010, 11:29:35 am: Well heh, if your feeling down about losing out on a AF deal. There is always this gem. I'm betting its still available.

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/clt/1686033569.html (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/clt/1686033569.html)

Who here wants to bet me PBJ has owned this machine before and rates it very highly?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on April 16, 2010, 10:19:46 pm: Please post pics of the realtor's cans
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 19, 2010, 09:15:12 am: Quote from: pinballwizard79 on April 16, 2010, 10:19:46 pm
Please post pics of the realtor's cans
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 20, 2010, 10:38:13 am: Viper Night Drivin' Update

It's supposed to rain later this week, so I plan to do some major cleaning, waxing, replacing rubbers, and adding some LEDs. I replaced the 2 broken targets and fixed the 3rd. The slingshots and other switches are all working now and it is playable. There is a faulty solder on one of the slingshots that needs to be addressed at some point, but I'm not sure which one it is yet. I have also been scrubbing the glo-balls and letting them sit in 409 for a couple of days. They are actually pretty close to clean. Now I refuse to put them in the machine until I get it cleaned up better.

So, I have my DMD issue that I haven't even started to tackle yet and one black light lamp that isn't firing up. Other than that, I am pretty close mechanically. I need to eventually replace some plastics and touch up some paint here and there. But she should turn out pretty decent. I have about $1200 in it and if the DMD doesn't need to be replaced, less than a hundred more ought to finish it. Of course that doesn't count parts that need to be replaced (plexiglas covers over black lights) that are impossible to find. Oh the perils of owning a small run machine.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on April 30, 2010, 04:43:45 pm: Anybody else go see Buffett last night? Cowboy in the jungle live...never heard it anywhere until last night..sweet.
:cheers:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on April 30, 2010, 06:26:05 pm: I didnt go.

Its been a while since ive seen this thread too, is that really the realtor?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 03, 2010, 11:16:56 am: Flake didn't hire her but yes. Got the pic off of her myspace back when we used her, with the caption 'yes they're real' or something to that effect.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 03, 2010, 10:54:39 pm: I may be responsible for all 8 views of that pic & for some reason imagine those puppies smell like baby powder.

Warning: I am going to CP's on the 15th & bringing a 4 pack of Trappist ale's to loosen me up but not make me a trouble maker.

Word.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on May 10, 2010, 01:20:32 pm: Bride of Pinbot in Moberly, $700.

http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/clt/1728599109.html (http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/clt/1728599109.html)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 11, 2010, 05:27:32 pm: I guess it's gone. Man the one at the last Super Auctions was jacked up. It made mine look NIB...and THAT is saying something.

BTW, here is my latest project...growing a yard and landscaping.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 12, 2010, 11:47:36 pm: I expect more from you LL, that pool should be in the shape of a pacman or something ;D Just kidding, damn that is nice....I am super jealous.

Invite the realtor over & post more pics.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 13, 2010, 10:52:25 am: She's from the other side of the creek. You know how you MO people are, you think you have to cross by kayak and walk 400 miles to get to IL.

Yeah, this weather isn't doing me any favors. Everytime it rains, it sets me back 4 or 5 days on the landscaping. My back yard has the worst soil maybe on the planet. It is about 90% clay. So I can't even get off the sidewalk without having 20 lbs of mud on each shoe that will NOT come off. I'm actually getting depressed. I have so much to do and can't even start. Not to mention, the pump and controls are on the backside and if I have to get to them, I have to slop through the mud with 40 lbs worth of clay on my feet.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 17, 2010, 11:41:54 am: Quote from: pinballwizard79 on May 03, 2010, 10:54:39 pm
Warning: I am going to CP's on the 15th & bringing a 4 pack of Trappist ale's to loosen me up but not make me a trouble maker.

Word.

Did ya wind up going? Wife made plans or I might have gone. F'ing rain has me screwed...what is it, 8 straight days now? Didn't realize I moved to Seattle. Now I know why they kill themselves like it's the national pastime. Anyway, my mudhole is an even juicier mudhole now.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 17, 2010, 11:13:33 pm: No I didnt go, started working on my bar instead.

Pulling the trigger on a Summit kegerator here pretty soon. Took down my crappy shelves & mirror, moved the fridge into a storage area & began mudwork/repair from all the stuff I took down.

I even took off Friday to paint it, well that & get drunk >:D
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 18, 2010, 09:13:40 am: A bar is a fun project. Cool thing is you can go as simple or elaborate as you want. Wife is barking about an outside bar/cabana. Not in the cards I'm afraid. Especially considering you can walk through the basement door, turn left, walk 10 feet, and there is a bar.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 18, 2010, 09:23:29 am: Don't be a p***y and scale back on the island oasis now. Build that cabana. Doesn't have to be super elaborate just a straight bar with 3-4 stools that can house a fridge and margheritta mixer.

PBW - did you go with the summit due to noise concerns? From what I read on them you might have to do a tower fan mod to reduce the foaming. There is a guy who sells them on eBay or you make your own. I did alot of research before I bought mine. If you need a link/reference let me know.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 18, 2010, 09:42:24 am: Sure, I build her a cabana, then she wants a cabana boy. Where does it stop? However, if you wish to donate to the cabana fund, I'm sure we can find a good use for your money.

They finally finished my fence yesterday, so I guess we're good and legal now.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 18, 2010, 09:50:09 am: Too bad the weather sucks :badmood:

BTW - I hear its going to be beautiful this weekend.....especially on Sat...... ;D

Seriously though the last few summers around here have not been very kind to boat and pool owners. Makes one rethink chunking down the kind of cash to buy either one when you can only use the damn thing for 8-10 weekends tops. I say this but of course when the time comes for me I'll be scouring the earth for my first boat.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 18, 2010, 10:05:05 am: I had a boat the last 3 years and there were plenty of good weekends. It was just weird that it was 95-100 in June and the 4th of July weekend was like 62. It rains in this part of the world in May, fact of life. Can you ever remember a Memorial day weekend that ti didn't rain...significantly? I rember like one in the past 15 years.

Yeah, I'm planning on hitting it hard sunday. It will still be sloppy on saturday, so other than moving in material, there isn't a lot I can do. Let's be serious, once it dries out and I work a couple of days shoveling rock, I'll be complaining about that...it's what I do. :cry:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 18, 2010, 10:39:55 pm: My bar wont be anything like the type you guys have.....made of freaking granite, stone, wood, stem cells & etc fine materials. Nope, this will just have some simple paintings mounted, a shelf for bottles & a kegerator where the fridge was. There are cabinets, formica & a crappy sink along with a place for 2-3 chairs.

I am going for the summit kegerator because it seems to be a good middle-groud from commercial units & some of the other residential units with bad reviews. I read about the cooling tower mod so thats prob something I will end up doing, well mos def actually if I get foam.

Yeah flake for sure any links you have would be welcome information

here is my humble bar right now, its a mess
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 19, 2010, 09:52:14 am: To be accurate PBW, my bar is actually a perfect reproduction of the 3 stars in the constellation Orion's belt.

So now the question remains, did I whip and starve tens of thousands of slaves to construct my "ode to the heavens" or did aliens descend down upon me to provide the necessary advanced technology to construct it?

We'll probably never know until some 1,000 years from now when Indiana Jones great, great, great, great, great, great......grandson digs it up from the sands. :D
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 19, 2010, 10:32:37 am: The most expensive part of a bar is stocking it.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 19, 2010, 10:34:59 am: PBW -

Great website for all things draft beer. http://www.micromatic.com/Forum/us-en/ (http://www.micromatic.com/Forum/us-en/) Its the BYOAC forum of beer from what I can tell.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 20, 2010, 02:10:22 am: LMFAO @ Orion's belt!!!! That makes me want to get a wax replica of Carl Sagan instead of the stormtrooper

Flake I read some posts by a keg mod dude from the forum you linked me, he almost makes me think everything other than commercial will require mods: http://stlhops.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=934 (http://stlhops.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=934)

Does your true have a cooled tower or is it fine as is?

EDIT: check this guy's mod out, non mechanical: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/pvc-tower-cooling-solution-43072/ (http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/pvc-tower-cooling-solution-43072/)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on May 20, 2010, 09:59:54 am: Funny sh!t ... PBJ's cat?

http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/category/photos/awkward-hall-of-fame/page/1/ (http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/category/photos/awkward-hall-of-fame/page/1/)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 20, 2010, 10:06:11 am: From what I've read ALL non-commercial units need some sort of tower cooler mod to reduce the massive amount of foaming you would get for the first pour or two. These are not hard mods to do and like I said in a few previous posts if you wanted to be real lazy a guy sells the kit on Ebay. I was just about the purchase a Dual tap Summit unit when I started reading more and more about people recommending looking on CL for a used commercial unit.

Commercial units have two advantages: 1) they all have a built in tower cooler already (mine has one) 2) they also circulate the air inside the unit better than a non-commercial unit. They have a builit in fan that continuously cirulates the air. Residential units cool the keg using whats called a cold plate. Basically what I think happens is the cold plate is what gets cold and this cools down the entire inside of the unit (along with the keg). The thing is they dont have anything circulating the air either so the cool air from the cold plate just sinks to the bottom. Now the keg gets cold but the air on the bottom is colder than the air on the top without circulation potentially causing a "warm spot" in the beer line and thus creating foam. The one other thing with a residential unit is they are wildly inconsistent with in being able to cool down to 38 degrees or below (wouldnt recommend below 35).

The only disadvantage (and its not one to take lightly) is that commercial units are noisy. I find when I'm watching TV downstairs that depending on what show I'm watching and what channels its on I have to adjust volume accordingly when the kegerator cycles on. Its not noticeable other than when you are downstairs by yourself watching TV. Thats the only time it bugs me. When you have company over and there is other ambient noise you wont notice the kegerator at all.

Personally if I were you I would buy this http://stlouis.craigslist.org/bfs/1738869640.html (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/bfs/1738869640.html) but not for his asking price. I would offer $500 and go from there. This is exactly the same one I have but this one looks newer and not as beatup as mine. I have about $800 in mine but thats after buying a new dual tap tower, keg couplers, lines, CO2 tank, cleaning kit, faucet wrench....etc.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 21, 2010, 12:40:30 am: I think we have a winner: http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/kegerators/dualkegerator/kegmaster_two_faucet_kegerator.html (http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/kegerators/dualkegerator/kegmaster_two_faucet_kegerator.html)

$1374.05 :'(

Delivered + dual tower, dual regulator upgrade, 2 couplings, a 5lb tank & the deluxe cleaning kit (only 4oz cleaner tho). Standard is the steel top, steel tray with drain, steel interior & 2 fans (1 for the tower & 1 for the interior) as well.

Its no True brand or Bev-Air but it seems good....cant find any info tho, do you have jedi knowledge of it?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 21, 2010, 09:05:02 am: Excellent choice. I took a hard look at them as well, I just cheaped out on a used one. I think its probably on par with True or Bev-Air.

:cheers:

Where is it going? Where the fridge used to be? If so where is the fridge going then?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 21, 2010, 03:05:42 pm: Yeah the keg replaces the fridge (which I moved into a storage room next to the stairs/bath) & there will be simple shelves on the rear bar wall for the hard stuff.

I am thinking of going into the other storage area behind the wall to the left of my bar & framing out an opening for a small glass front beverage fridge. Thats my idea for now anyway since there is no where for my guest to chill their mixers or etc. It sucks to lose my big ol fridge & all the peanut butter cups, tonic & cheese in it but holy ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- Im gonna have a dual tap kegerator of goodness instead!!!

The stormtrooper project costs the same.....hmmmm, this is a tough call to make so I better buy that machine asap before I start mannequin shopping.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 21, 2010, 10:02:44 pm: Honestly your going to miss the large fridge. If it was me I'd cut out that wall between the front and back bar and make room for the big fridge there. Not sure how much room you got but if there isn't enough space for a large fridge get the biggest unit you fit there. You'll be glad u did.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 22, 2010, 12:52:03 am: There is a bathroom behind the keg/fridge wall

I am starting to think I should just mod the fridge with a tapper & make a custom shelf so I can have a keg, storage in a fridge & then the stormtrooper >:D

Damn, I just dont like how that massive honkin fridge closes off my already tiny bar area....
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: CapriRS302 on May 28, 2010, 02:21:23 pm: I'm a little late to the conversation, but I too am a st. louis dork, born and bred. I even reproduced here...
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 28, 2010, 02:33:26 pm: The conversation is ever evolving and changes topics on a whim. Welcome. Any gameroom/bar pics? Single? Married? Mame cabinet? Pinball machine?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 28, 2010, 09:57:40 pm: Welcome CapriRS302

On a side note the bar isnt finished but it got some use last weekend, check out this pic from Sunday :cheers:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on May 29, 2010, 12:26:58 am: Ahem, Dear PBJ you forgot:

Mauls BBQ & pork steaks
Toasted Ravioli
Lions Choice
Imo's
Pantera's Pizza
Budweiser
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on May 29, 2010, 12:16:49 pm: Ahem, Dear PBW you forgot:

Fast Eddies
mama lucias oven baked pizzas - best bang for the buck frozen pizzas you can find in a store.
Andrias steakhouse - best steaks on the planet. You can even buy their marinade in grocery stores.

And WTF PBJ - turkey brats on whole wheat bread? You deserve to have spent two days on the toilet for that ridiculousness. Man up and eat a real brat made from pig snoots and cow hooves.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 01, 2010, 11:43:25 am: It's Imos, then everything else. Worst part about moving to Highland a few years ago was no Imos. But at least I can still get it at lunch when I'm at work.

BTW, welcome aboard CapriRS302.

I need to check the calander and see if I can squeeze in a CP's trip this month. The wife was not been sparing the whip with this landscaping crap, I think I've earned a night of dorkery.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: CapriRS302 on June 02, 2010, 11:15:07 am: Here are a few picks of my cabinet and man cave. They are a few years old, i have since moved the cab, contemplated building a fancier control panel, and bought a new projector ;)

I know I might catch some slack for this, but I am not a fan of Imo's, or St. Louis style pizza at al. IMHO provolone cheese belongs in the trash, however Erio's pizza by the airport is extremely yummy... :cheers:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: CapriRS302 on June 02, 2010, 11:56:40 am: And what are "CP's" and "Chuck's?"
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 02, 2010, 01:21:19 pm: CP's and Chucks are the same thing. CP's Pinball arcade.....owned by a guy named Chuck.

Check it out. http://www.cppinball.com/ (http://www.cppinball.com/) Well worth the time and money (only $10) and you can bring your own booze. Really a one of a kind place.

And you can burn in hell for dissing on IMO's :angry: Just kidding but actually IMO's uses provel cheese, not provolone, those are two different kinds of cheeses. Provel cheese is the best cheese for pizza ever.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 02, 2010, 01:47:47 pm: I know a guy from Chicago that once told me he'd rather take a load in his mouth than eat Provel cheese. I guess it's not for everyone. :puke
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 02, 2010, 01:49:48 pm: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on June 02, 2010, 01:47:47 pm
I know a guy from Chicago that once told me he'd rather take a load in his mouth than eat Provel cheese. I guess it's not for everyone. :puke

:o

Does his last name rhyme with Mikey?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 02, 2010, 01:53:11 pm: No, it rhymes with Lace. But Lycke would probably volunteer to deliver said load.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: CapriRS302 on June 02, 2010, 02:31:34 pm: I stand corrected, provel cheese, the blend made especially for the st. louis region. However, I still feel it belongs in the sewer, with the rats. :angry:

South Roxana, isn't that where Dave Glover is always talking about? I am not much of a pinball guy, but I may have to visit. Do they have one of those cool VP machines that people on this board make? I would love to see one of those up close.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 02, 2010, 02:37:47 pm: You know that is the one thing CP's is missing, a VP table. Hopefully, PBW79 will chime in here tonight and give us some kind of update on that as I believe he was/is working with Chuck on building one of those. I would love to see one in person to gauge whether the end product would justify me building one for myself.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 02, 2010, 11:59:16 pm: CapriRS302 did you really just say that about my momma...I mean pizza?

The LCD pinball project is lacking the necessary cabinet(s) to progress further. I had my money tied up in the wedding back in Feb so I mistakenly (and very very drunkenly) told Chuck to wait a few months on the project. He was going to part out two working games just to get the wide body WMS cabinets which made me really nervous since I was all cash scared at the time & didnt want to say "thanks for parting those cabs out & losing your ass....but...um I'm too broke to do this now".

But then I ran into some money AND my wife says "use the 46" over the fireplace".....Well ---fudgesicle--- where was all this dandy info a few weeks prior?

Anyway I told him I was ready to rock in April ...now we wait for empties to surface, but with a well networked pin addict like Chuck we should get em eventually.

Kegerator, pinmame, storm trooper, sit down racer, strippers....my list is growing.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 08, 2010, 01:45:27 am: I will be @ CP's without a doubt this Saturday night (12th).

Bring your asses out, dont be sissy's
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 08, 2010, 09:21:49 am: Man, the big "fest" is in Highland this weekend, I doubt I will be able to get away. Perhaps next weekend. I played a little ToM and Viper last night...getting the itch.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 13, 2010, 02:05:09 am: America, ---fudgesicle--- yeah!

Dear kegerator, sorry its LCD pinball time....

America - ---fudgesicle--- Yeah! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWS-FoXbjVI#)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 13, 2010, 05:35:41 pm: That video is hilarious :laugh2:

Poor kegerator...... :'(

But yippie on a WELL DOCUMENTED visual pinball cabinet......you got the part about the WELL DOCUMENTED hint there right? OK good. There may be a new subforum here dedicated solely to these projects. Not sure if Saint has done that yet though.

That cabinet looks famaliar...he didnt part out a working DM did he? If thats a different cabinet Chuck must be the gatekeeper for all things DM, alot of those machines go through his doors.

I look forward to the upcoming project....keep us posted!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 13, 2010, 07:28:41 pm: Ah well documented = you learning from my mistakes...I will def start a project thread in a few weeks once progress is made & of course my local BYOAC'rs are welcome to play it when its completed.

Gotta say however I am not sure about this 46" ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---, its perfect on the wide body games as I expected (TZ, IJ, STTNG) but its just plain weird on the standard body tables more so that I expected. Dont get me wrong its still awesome but its odd playing a wide body huge honkin TSPP. Then again maybe real pinball machines are too small & this my chance to make em bigger >:D Regardless the 46" is going in it since TZ & STTNG are very important to me & I suck at pinball repairs. Attached are some pics to see how the size of a real pinball stacks up to the emulated version FYI

As for the DM cabinet its from a "warehouse" raid, Chuck has to still find a head for it & the DMD holder thing (wtf is that even called).

I have my bottom cabinet, lock down bar/assembly, side rails, keywhiz, buttons, wire, new feet, new legs, new bolts & a 46" LCD

To acquire: coin door, glass, head, translite glass, artwork, 2 smaller monitors & the PC of course.

As for a theme I plan on paying one of our members here in the forum to create a WW2 bomber pinup girl inspired cabinet/head decal set. Going to name it "Pin up", have it olive with the divots & bullet holes + the shark art, exhaust pipes & of course a pin up girl playing pinball. Yeah, it should be pretty cool I think (blazing angles arcade shown as a rough example)

Damn, this is almost a project announcement
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 15, 2010, 11:08:36 am: Here is the completed "death to all other current projects" project. Now to start saving some dough. The plan is to save up about $1800, then put VND up for sale. Once sold, use the proceeds for another A list pinball...or a virtual pinball project, if PW79's blows me away. I'm sure by the time I collect some money, you will be done.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 15, 2010, 09:54:04 pm: I seriously may sell all of my machines because I am so sick of ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- breaking & the LCD pin is really cool.

When you play on a small screen the ball seems to move too fast or unnatural but when the ball has to travel 3 feet on the screen it sure feels real.

---fudgesicle--- this thing its all I think about, well that & the Realtor
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 16, 2010, 08:40:38 am: Quote from: pinballwizard79 on June 15, 2010, 09:54:04 pm
I seriously may sell all of my machines because I am so sick of ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- breaking

I call dibs on the JP.

Looks like you already have the software setup on the LCD project so thats a good first step. Are you going to incorporate a nudge feature?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 16, 2010, 10:58:03 am: Quote from: pinballjim on June 15, 2010, 12:07:43 pm
Nice pool, how many days out of the year do you get to use it?

More than I used the boat that I sold to finance it. Probably 4 months, or so, depending on whether I run the heater.
Quote from: pinballwizard79 on June 15, 2010, 09:54:04 pm
I seriously may sell all of my machines because I am so sick of ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- breaking & the LCD pin is really cool.

When you play on a small screen the ball seems to move too fast or unnatural but when the ball has to travel 3 feet on the screen it sure feels real.

---fudgesicle--- this thing its all I think about, well that & the Realtor

Can't wait to play that thing.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 16, 2010, 02:27:27 pm: Nudge: Faux Shaux going to use Chriz99's idea of mercury switches... Previously he taped off sections of multiple tilt sensors which was cool too. That dudes machine is without a doubt the reason I am building mine http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=98252.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=98252.0)

Software: That was just a single monitor/graphic card run via my boring desk/office PC (with a handfull of downloads). Something tells me I have a long road in front of me with the rest of the tables, monitors, hyperspinfe & doing things I don't understand like assigning certain processes to overclocked independent cores or whatever all that means.

I cant wait to play it either, my ideas for art/theme are really taking off too!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 16, 2010, 03:06:42 pm: so what's your budget estimate on this project? My primo pinball budget (probably TSPP and at least a year down the road) is in the neighborhood of 3 large.

When I was looking at doing a minipin, the numbers were shaping up to be in the neighborhood of $1200...that was with much smaller monitors than you are using.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 16, 2010, 06:48:18 pm: I think total costs will run about $3,500-$4,000 which is a bummer too because for that price I could have a kegerator, storm trooper & my sit down Cruisn game...

It was a tough call but when I VP'd on the 46" for testing I was all hypnotized n ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- by it. Seriously for a minute there I lost touch with reality & was all excited that I just bought Black Knight, STTNG & a few others. Then reality came back "aw crap, I didnt buy those machines & the device that tricked me isnt even built".

Now I am sad, may have to get a Rx until its completed.

Its like that feeling when you hear a cool techno song & then all the sudden say "aww ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- is that Abba mixed in here, damn not cool".
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 17, 2010, 02:38:19 pm: So, would a 42" playfield have roughly the same dimensions as a standard playfield? That could shave off $400-$500. Are the standard pf games blown up on your 46"? I know you are looking for good representation on TZ, IJ, and the other widebodies, but does it sacrafice accuracy on the others? Or can you chop the egdes to size it right ala standard TV signal on an HD TV?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 17, 2010, 10:56:56 pm: A 42" is prob the best way to go unless you are like me & just have to have GNR, TZ, IJ & STTNG all super duper emulated....Space invaders too ;D

Everything else is like a lottery of maybe weird vs maybe not so weird. Some tables handle it a lot better than others thats for sure. TSPP is just plain WTF but BK, gorgar, HS & lots of others seem damn close. It may have more to do with the author but who knows? Honestly though its super cool & you will get past the slightly larger scale in 2.1 seconds I assure you. My expereince with this is only about 10 tables deep so far so i am not an authority on the subject but what I have seen so far has captivated me.

Damn, damn, damn! This thing is maybe, no it is cooler than anything I will have in my basement.

I doubt you can scale it properly but if so I will utilize that on a couple table fo show.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 28, 2010, 12:14:20 pm: I'm gonna try to get to CP's on the 10th (saturday). My last night of kid freedom, then they come home from gramma's. Of course the wife is likely to try to throw a monkey wrench in my plan, so we'll have to see when it gets closer.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 28, 2010, 04:55:51 pm: I desperately need to get out there. Maybe I can swing it this weekend as well......maybe....

PBW - I'm with you on the 46" LCD TV. I would want something that fills out my cabinet. Since yours is a widebody cabinet it only makes sense. To me it would seem weird to have a widebody cabinet on have to fill in extra space on the sides to make the skinnier 42" TV sit in there.

BTW - I now hold the high score on Mrs. Pacman at the Fuddpuckers at Destin, FL. All while holding my 7 month old daughter in one arm while playing. Pretty lame I know but its the only place in the world....other than my basement.....that I have a high score anywhere.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on June 29, 2010, 07:25:19 am: Whirlwind in KC, $900.

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ele/1815177096.html (http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ele/1815177096.html)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 29, 2010, 09:19:03 am: That's a pretty good price on that machine. If they have a bunch of machines, definitely something to keep in mind when I am in the market again.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 29, 2010, 10:12:12 pm: I will be @ CP's on the 10th too so make it happen LL!

FYI: Flake CP's isnt open this weekend so you better watch the Twilight trilogy with the wife to buy your way out of home duties for the 10th.

Holy ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- Jeep that dude is close by with 100 cheap pins, nice find bro.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 30, 2010, 10:54:20 am: I am greenlighted on the 10th :applaud:

However, wife is making a prodution of it...plan on hitting Fat Eddy's in the afternoon, then CP's and bringing some of her weirdo friends. Well...weirdo is a subjective term in this case...probably normal...even cool at CP's. They'll fit right in with Napoleon Dynamite and Fat Jesus. But I doubt they'll be drinking PBR.

Flake was planning on watching Twilight anyway, he'll have to come up with another way to butter up the wife. :laugh2:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 30, 2010, 03:00:19 pm: I meant the 10th of course not this weekend....

So after a whole week of no kids your liver will be hoping for a vacation of its own.

I couldnt get through the first Twilight movie without falling asleep. Quite honestly I have no idea how that franchise became so hot. The chick in it is not even that hot. Actually, LL's wife would seem to me to be the kind of girl who would be all spanky about that sort of film.

Who's in for a road trip to KC to go cheap pin shopping? :cheers:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 30, 2010, 04:14:59 pm: As soon as you buy VND from me, I am down with a roadie. Helldweller (wife) didn't even like Twilght 1. She rented it and forced me to watch it. At the end, I was like, WTF...vampires that sparkle in the sun instead of bursting into flames? I was expecting her to defend it, but instead she agreed it was very gay. BTW, HD (Helldweller (wife)) has an extensive history of picking ---smurfy--- movies at the redbox.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 30, 2010, 04:39:09 pm: BTW - did you ever fix VND to get is salable?

Well lately I cant say much for my Redbox selections. I rented The Road Monday night and holy ---fudgesicle--- is that an awful movie. I was sucked in by the premise of a post-apocalyptic society but A) they dont say why or how the world got in that shape, and B) you really didnt know WTF the goal of the two main characters (Dad and son, played by Viggo Mortensen and some kid) was. In the end the Dad just dies from being sick and the kid goes off with another family.

Sorry the rant but damn that movie was terrible. I would rather watch the complete Twilight Trilogy in consecutive viewings before wasting 2 hrs. on that movie again.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 30, 2010, 05:59:42 pm: Well, it kinda has a mind of its own. Basically, I can play it whenever I want, but if you or Chadwick come over, it acts up.

If You'd endour 6 hours of teenie bopper wet dream crap before watching it, then I will likely steer clear. Not enough time in the day as it is.

BTW, my wife once rented "Be Cool"...the worst movie I have ever seen (at least that I haven't mentally blocked from my memory...and I wish I could block this one).
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 01, 2010, 01:15:01 am: Update: There is only 1 vampire movie

The Lost Boys
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on July 01, 2010, 07:20:17 am: True Blood
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 01, 2010, 10:24:02 am: I'll take almost any vampire movie as long as they play by vampire rules. I'll even give Blade a pass because he is his mother was bit by a vampire when she was pregnant making him a daywalker...and he totally kicked ass (and the rest of the vamps burst into flames in the sun). But sparkling...really?

Quality Vamp flicks:

Lost Boys
Interview with a Vampire
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Dusk til Dawn

Honorable mention: Buffy the Vampire Slayer...come on, Donald Sutherland and Peewee Herman in the same movie, not to mention Kristy Swanson isn't hard to look at.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 01, 2010, 11:27:53 am: I liked Underworld.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 01, 2010, 02:42:01 pm: I've certainly seen worse. My wife watched Dracula 2000 on on-demand a couple of months ago.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 07, 2010, 10:15:41 am: Looks like I'll be headed to CP's this Sat.....FINALLY. I havent been since last Fall I think.

LL - I think Chad is going as well....I'm making him drive ;D

Not sure what time, but we'll be there at some point. Probably around 7ish or so.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 07, 2010, 02:05:22 pm: Kool & the gang. I'm planning on leaving Fat Eddies at or around 6, so I should be there. I know a bunch of people are meeting us at Fat Eddies, I'm sure at least a few will go to CPs.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 08, 2010, 11:07:30 pm: Whoa is part of our thread gone?

Did I black out lat night & do something wrong or did I dream this?

EDIT: Never mind I was under the influence when reading this thread & the amini's one & my brain merged it into one.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 09, 2010, 09:14:38 am: Yeah, we hijacked that Spiderman thread...it should've been here on the dork thread. Amini's still sucks though. Well, the smokin' hot sales chick doesn't, but their prices do.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 09, 2010, 09:22:32 am: F Aminis.....

and F the children of the owners of Aminis who stand to inherit the supposed Aminis empire....

and F people who can afford to shop at Aminis....

and while I'm at it F LLUncoolJ for being a ---meecrob--- and not buying operation wolf for me at the last SuperAuction.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on July 09, 2010, 05:54:56 pm: Flake

It is spring cleaning time at my place and a couple projects will have to go. Unfortunately one of them will probably be my Operation Wolf.

When I bought it the only thing that didn't work was the bullet showing on the screen. I think something jostled loose when I transported it home and it does not power up.

If you are seriously interested in coming out here to get it, I will sell it to you cheap, maybe even give it to you.

Let me know.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 10, 2010, 08:16:28 am: Wow JeepMonkey that's an attractive offer! So just to clarify it currently does not power up at all and before that issue the gun dot on the screen didn't work?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on July 10, 2010, 11:17:10 am: IIRC, the recoil worked, bullet sound works, the shots just didn't register on the screen.

I will have to plug it in to remember if it has a hum.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 11, 2010, 08:22:33 am: My head hurts...Even after 12 beers, a slpash or two of vodka & some broken glass I still managed to win @ TOM :afro:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 11, 2010, 10:27:13 am: Damn LL got smoked on his pride and joy......attach the stone of shame!

As for myself I will attach the stone of triumph fir kicking ass in WOF.

Also in case PBW fails to mention it or has simply already forgotten he has promised a August 31 delivery date on his virtual pin. Mark your calenders!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 11, 2010, 11:49:02 am: LOL did I seriously say that?

Aug 31?

Bahahahaha! Sike! That wont happen with my 12 hour work days & 3 pending projects in front of me at the moment.

Dude that must have been during the WOF game I have almost no recollection of. I somehow got really reeeeally fubar'd last night, thinking the lack of food + my meds combined with the booze really got me "out there" a little too fast & too far. I didnt black out but a few segments are uncertain thats for sure.

You should have seen the necket slip n slide party I picked up my wife from at 1am when I got back to the ville, they made me look like a saint (not the byoac kind).

Word, that was by far the best time I had @ CP's....good stuff!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 11, 2010, 11:53:41 am: Oh & I totally went to waffle house last night er this morning for the first time in like a decade... I nearly shat in my sleep :D
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 11, 2010, 11:57:33 am: Haha! no I was just joking about the promised delivery date but doesnt mean you cant shoot for it :burgerking:

I almost plowed into some mini egg rolls last night but good sense got the better of me....thankfully.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 11, 2010, 02:51:38 pm: ha, you tricked me

death by unga bunga!

I do remember this however lmao

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=individual+income+tax+jp+morgan+rockefeller+december+23+1913&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=36ec6be010d257f (http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=individual+income+tax+jp+morgan+rockefeller+december+23+1913&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=36ec6be010d257f)

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=federal+reserve+jp+morgan+rockefeller+december+23+1913&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=36ec6be010d257f (http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=federal+reserve+jp+morgan+rockefeller+december+23+1913&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=36ec6be010d257f)

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=jp+morgan+gold+panic+1907&aq=&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=36ec6be010d257f (http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=jp+morgan+gold+panic+1907&aq=&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=36ec6be010d257f)

See, inflation & taxes were both created on the same day (the day before Christmas eve when only a handful of congress were present & that was not by mistake) via a bunch of bankers. told you >:D
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 12, 2010, 09:08:52 am: I got home thanks to cruise control and one eye open. I know I ran my mouth waaaayyy more than I played pinball. Got home and made a frozen pizza...took it and 3 beers out on the deck, stuffed my face and listened to the hoot owls go at it...not quite a nekked slip n slide. PBW, I think I got you on every other game we played (barely), including your great white whale STTNG. Still doesn't excuse me getting rolled at ToM. I think MM being out of commission set the tone for me to just get more f'ed up than I already was.

You know how I know we're getting old? I got home and still had half a 5th of vodka and 3 beers left in the cooler.

Saturday drunken conversation topics: MAME cabinets, Hyperspin & Hyperpin, string theory, drunken wives that can't find CP's with a combination of 3 GPS's but manage to find a Waffle House, flavors of Monster, Australian ---uvulas---, the Spanish Inquisition, and Pinball Jim's loving nature.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 12, 2010, 04:42:35 pm: Spanish inquisition? Really?

I am a bit of a Molotov cocktail on the weekends, usually there are 2-3 compounds in my system so if I seemed a bit loud, eccentric & silly its because I am a ---meecrob--- bag + under the influence. One of these days Chuck will ask me to leave I just know it lol.

We sure did bash those "Thats not a knife, this is a knife" Aussie rom/art pinwhore thieves pretty good.

PBJ you werent put on much of a pedestal either ;D
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 26, 2010, 02:32:42 pm: So I talked to this cat friday night that claims there is a collector in Highland that has 10-12 pinball gems. I must track this dude down and buddy up. It'd be sweet to have access to some all-time greats right in my back yard. :cheers:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 27, 2010, 11:46:41 pm: Good score, when you guys become pals take me over there some time.

I found out my neighbor is the son of the largest operator in MO, IL & KC but he doesnt have ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- @ his house so its a real tease.

Make it happen captain
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 27, 2010, 11:50:52 pm: One more thing

This thread is in position 5 & soon to overtake position 4 when all threads in "Everything else" are sorted by the # of replies.

So I decided to make another reply to help propel this one up the ranks..... & state that I bet a lot of non STL people cringe every few days when this one pops back up with the recent threads

Bahahahaha non STL people take that!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 28, 2010, 12:06:50 am: Sold Cyclone pinball machine tonight. Now it's time for a new machine! 8)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 28, 2010, 10:02:48 am: You sonofabitch! So is it going to be SWDE next? You know if you pull that move, you are pretty much obligated to find and buy a SWE1 at some point to complete the set. What did you wind up getting for Cyclone, if you don't mind me axing? :cheers:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 28, 2010, 10:12:35 am: $1,050 for Cyclone.

Haha....we'll see about the SWE1. I played it at Chucks last time I was there and didnt very far in it. However, I watched another guy playing it later that night and it seemed like there was a lot more going on in that game than I gave it credit for.

But man, they usually want a pretty penny for those machines $2K+
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 28, 2010, 11:36:37 am: Damn, I must've been loaded, because I don't recall Chuck having a SWE1...was it in the back building?

How much is Chuck axing for the SWDE?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 28, 2010, 11:39:18 am: I think the $1400 range for the SW DE. Says its in great shape. Its been in a guys home for like the last 4 years so hopefully its been well protected over that time period.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 28, 2010, 12:03:57 pm: You're an a-hole. Well, at least I get to play it and don't have to buy one myself. I wish some idiot would trade me straight up VND for TSPP. Of course I would have to visit an institution for the criminally insane to find an individual willing to make such a deal.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on July 28, 2010, 04:22:36 pm: $2K+ for SWE1? I rarely see one listed in the $2Ks, usually in the lower $3Ks.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 28, 2010, 04:26:16 pm: Maybe I'm mistaken but I'm pretty sure I've seen a few on Ebay in the mid $2K range. Maybe not.

Did you ever check to see if that Operation Wolf fired up? I doubt I could take the time right now to treck it all the way to KC but just curious.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 29, 2010, 02:39:27 am: Chuck has a nice SWDE?

---fudgesicle---!

Dude buy it, then sell it to me when you want it gone.

Edit: 3 capacitors on my MB have swollen up & split open, it still works (for now) but I need to upgrade my rig for Hyperspin anyway. Going to finally go all out on the animated themes & then hopefully add one complete console or system every 60 days as a little side project.

Picked up a dual core 3.1Ghz AMD Athlon II for a mere $67.99!!!! Wow have prices fallen 700% within the past 36 months on those things. Putting 2gb of ram in there too, of course a new MB, upgraded the power supply as well & purchased a few case fans for my cabinet to move air in & out too. Totally took my entire machine apart wires & all to do a final tighten down & overhaul....wish me luck!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on July 29, 2010, 07:31:35 am: Flake - No time lately to work on arcade projects, but I did manage to get the garage cleaned out so now I have plenty of room to work. I am having a new layer of shingles put on this weekend, so I am planning on working in the garage on arcade projects all weekend. Ms Pac needs put back together, find power problem on OP Wolf, etc. I wish I had the owners manual / schematics for OP Wolf, it would make life easier.

I am waiting for the guy I bought the 350Z from to get some paperwork from Kansas so I can get it licensed. If that comes in I might be playing with the car rather than working on arcade projects.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 29, 2010, 07:46:49 am: Oh I've already committed to purchasing it so it's mine assuming it doesn't fall off a truck or something in the interim. I'm sure I'll never sell it though ;D

JM - not sure but I'd bet you money you could find that manual online. I found one for operation thunderbolt when I was considering purchasing one awhile back. Not sure I remember where.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 29, 2010, 10:08:19 am: Quote from: pinballwizard79 on July 29, 2010, 02:39:27 am
Chuck has a nice SWDE?

---fudgesicle---!

Dude buy it, then sell it to me when you want it gone.

Don't worry PW79, I'll sell you my VND once I'm ready to part ways. It's superior to SWDE with the fabulous glo-balls. You'll have to wait until I save enough dough to fill the space with a shiny TSPP.

I just scratched out a check for my property taxes. I could've had 3 primo pins, but instead I get the "privilege" of living in Madison County, IL for another year. ---fudgesicle---!!!!!!! :blowup:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 29, 2010, 10:52:31 am: The only thing that makes me feel good about Flake getting the DESW is how you guys have to spend more on taxes & gas than I do.

Serves you right
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 29, 2010, 11:18:16 am: I should probably move to St Peters or somewhere out that way. Other than our 2 daily drivers and my ---smurfy--- Jeep, I don't have anything to get personal property taxed.

I saw an article about some Fortune 500 CEO contesting his property taxes in Aspen. Comparing the numbers, his house was worth 40 times mine and he pays 3 times what I pay in taxes. Sounds fair...especially considering the breath taking scenery we have in IL (if you like corn fields).
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on July 31, 2010, 09:16:55 pm: Picked up SWDE today and man it's the nicest game I've ever bought from Chuck cosmetics wise. It's also the first game I've bought from him with no LEDs so I'll have to purchase some of those. Honestly I don't understand those who are anti LED they are so much nicer IMO.

Pics to come later!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 01, 2010, 08:07:29 pm: Pics
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 02, 2010, 12:28:59 am: ---fudgesicle--- you Flake ;D

Edit: Star Wars MAME Sandwich? Nice!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 02, 2010, 12:38:31 am: If it makes you feel any better I already broke a plastic part in the death star assembly that goes behind the yellow target. It makes the death star nonfunctional because the ball doesn't fall all the way down into the hole. It also looks like a PITA to replace.

Was also thinking about replacing bulbs with some LEDs but that looks like a PITA too. Have to disassemble lots of crap to get to some of the bulbs. How about you come over one night and work on this for me and as payment I'll let you babysit my kids one weekend night? Deal? Thought so....
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 02, 2010, 10:24:22 am: It broke already? Well yeah that does make me feel better, thanks.

My idea of babysitting is giving the kids plenty of water & toys, then locking them in the back yard.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 02, 2010, 10:26:55 am: ---fudgesicle--- yea its broke already. And I cant find the replacement part anywhere online. I've tried Pinball Life, Marco, Bay Area....etc. It seems to be a more obscure part. I'm scouring IPBD now to see if anyone has run into this issue before....no luck.

I also wanted to purchase some cliffy protectors and HOLY ---fudgesicle--- are they are expensive for two little pieces of metal!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 02, 2010, 11:15:46 am: I've said it privately, but I think the world needs to know you are such a cockboy. Damn that is a pretty machine. I love the cabinet, reminds me of the first series of Star Wars trading cards (the blue set).

Google is your friend, enter this and find you will what you seek: data east pinball parts 545-5350-00
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 03, 2010, 10:45:17 am: I posted a help wanted ad to craigslist to see if I could find somebody to fix my VND board. I got a reply from a pinball enthusiast in St Jacob...5 miles from my house. Says he has fixed a ton and can take a look at it for me. Kool & the gang...a ---smurfy--- day is starting to look up. :afro:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 03, 2010, 10:48:28 am: Hey man if he does good work I have a DE board for him too
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 03, 2010, 10:48:46 am: That makes sense, I've noticed that every once in awhile there is a guy selling pinball machines in St. Jacob. I think the last one I noticed was a Xenon he had for sale awhile back. When he's done have him come over to my house - on your dime of course - and replace my broken plastic backplate and replace all my rubbers for me.

You know, I havent even played VND yet. Maybe one day :dunno

Get that ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- fixed
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 03, 2010, 11:38:33 am: I have had about 4 or 5 replies on that ad so far, there's help out there if you want to pay. But 5 miles away is way convenient for me.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 05, 2010, 09:54:28 am: Well the death star target fix is now completed so the machine is up and running again. Hopefully if my bulbs come in by Saturday I can spend Sunday replacing rubbers and bulbs. I bought a mix of white and blue LEDs to place in general illumination areas so hopefully that turns out nice. I'll post pics when completed.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 06, 2010, 09:19:23 am: Now witness the power of this fully operational battle station.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 06, 2010, 09:22:15 am: FIXED: Now witness the power of this fully armed and operational battle station.

Geez LL, that misquote almost makes me think your not worthy enough to play SW DE. You may fire when ready.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 06, 2010, 10:10:40 am: Your feeble skills are no match for the power of the Dark Side.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 06, 2010, 10:23:32 am: Your failure is complete
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 06, 2010, 10:53:38 am: Ive got a bad feeling about this....

On another note I installed 2 MASSIVE poker table style cup holders on my surfboard I mean control panel. Bought Ultimarc's Tornado style spinner top & flyweight too (had to bore em out tho to fit on my GGG spinner). Been working on the MAME a lot lately, finally after 2 years or so its getting the finishing touches &/or a redo of what could have been better. I put 1 liter bottles in the CP so you can gain a perspective of the cup holder size

SO where are those LED pics Flakeness?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 06, 2010, 10:59:27 am: Thats pretty sweet.....if there is one thing a good control panel needs is an adequate supply of cup holders.

Hey, I dont even have the damn LEDs from Pinballlife yet. I think they will show up on Saturday and hopefully I'll get time on Sunday to install them. Saturday me and the wifey will either be going to Fast Eddies or a winery in Carlyle so no pinball shopping will done that day ;D

I do love spending Sat afternoons getting boozed up! Should I be posting this in that non-drinkers thread? >:D

BTW - What kind of joysticks do you have PBW?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 06, 2010, 11:29:04 am: looks awesome, but once your wife pops out a couple of kids, you'll regret having those so close to your controls. Kool-aid + microswitches = headaches.

Quote from: Flake on August 06, 2010, 10:59:27 am
Saturday me and the wifey will either be going to Fast Eddies or a winery in Carlyle so no pinball shopping will done that day ;D

Adventure, excitement...a jedi craves not these things.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 06, 2010, 11:34:39 am: Long have I watched you......all your life you've looked away, to the future, to the horizon. Never your mind on where you were, what you were doing.

You are RECKLESS
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 06, 2010, 11:38:32 am: Quote from: Flake on August 02, 2010, 10:26:55 am
---fudgesicle--- yea its broke already. And I cant find the replacement part anywhere online. I've tried Pinball Life, Marco, Bay Area....etc. It seems to be a more obscure part.

Try not. Do or do not, there is no try.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on August 06, 2010, 04:28:21 pm: What happened to SWE1?

I saw a VPN in Paul Blartt Mall Cop.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 07, 2010, 02:01:50 am: Caution, rant

Its 1:02 am & ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- isnt well @ the pdub house

So my monitor started slightly "breathing" a year ago but I can live with that since it goes away after being powered on for a while, thats ok right?

But my original MAME rig wasnt powerful enough to run hyperspin = bummer but I will "make due" with what I have right?

Then 3 capacitors popped on my motherboard causing shut downs now & then so I had no choice but to build a new rig since its was a 939 socket type CPU = ok, use the same HD & its just a $250 cost to fix & now I get to run Hyperspin & cruisn USA, thats acceptable right?

Then when its time to move data/add files my MAME's DVD drive craps out on me = erm damn wtf ok well whats another $50 right?

Then, then mother ---fudgesicle--- then my UVC $200 converter board burns up for no reason....... seriously, FML right now I just spent $40 on custom cut perforated steel speaker grills to fit along side my 33 WG right?

So do I get all pissed off trying to use the Avga I have here on my wavy ass cheap, lying, no-good, rotten, four-flushing, low-life, snake-licking, dirt-eating, inbred, overstuffed, ignorant, blood-sucking, dog-kissing, brainless, ****less, hopeless, heartless, fat-***, bug-eyed, stiff-legged, spotty-lipped, worm-headed sack of monkey **** its is. Hallelujah. Holy ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. Where's the Tylenol monitor which will eventually cost me who knows what to fix or do I sell the avga for $50 & drop $350 on a new 32" LCD that makes all the CRT drama go away sand lot style for-ev-ver?

---fudgesicle---!

its LCD time & I am spending way to much on an arcade I already finished once, this totally slows down my LCD pinball project & took $750 from my pinball fund (tornado top, flyweight, cup holders, hole saws, speaker grills, new pc & 32" hdtv)

FML
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 08, 2010, 10:44:52 am: I say you just continue dumping money into both projects so as not to halt progress on the LCD pinball project. You have no idea how much I want to see this completed ;D

Priorities man!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 09, 2010, 11:39:42 am: OK so I'm not totally done on this yet because I failed to order enough LED #89 flashers along with some other bulbs, but this is what it looks like now. I've tinkered with the idea of switching the blue LED's around the death star or R2 to white. My original thought was any place that had generally blue plastics get blue LED's and generally white/clear plastics get white LED's. I'm also going to replace the #555 bulbs in the pop bumpers with red LED's as well.

Opinions?

Sorry for the crappy pic. I took this with my phone because I got lazy. BTW - not sure if this is the norm or not but pulling all the plastics, cleaning areas with Novus 2 and then waxing, replacing rubbers and bulbs took me probably 5 hours yesterday. Good thing these LED's are supposed to last forever. Does it take anyone else that much time?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 09, 2010, 04:12:00 pm: Looks good :cheers: Pinball + star wars + cool LED's = a very jealous PW79.... Wait did I just 3rd person myself like a Billy Mitchell?

Anyway 5 hours? Just "use the force" next time. JK dude it takes me forever to do anything on a pinball machine so 5 hours sounds pretty good to me.

FYI: The new Hyperspin ---smurfing--- rocks! The wheel control is now perfect, the page up/down is professional as all get out now & the minted list seems pretty damn minty if you ask me.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 09, 2010, 04:16:29 pm: The "new?" HS? They must have added a recent update. Man it would be frieckin nice if somebody would put out a detailed tutorial on how to setup that emulator. Not sure my computer has high enoughs specs anyway. The last time I tried it the opening sequence was choppy.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 09, 2010, 10:44:19 pm: Yeah that new version is now doing some funky ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- to my PC so before you upgrade hold off. I have like random wheel art disappearing, themes that will not load unless I go back & forth a few times & when I open HS or the editor it shows up in my task list but no where else to be found :-(

Its so pretty though so I am not giving up

Edit: I first loaded a hacked version of XP from India & I think it was unstable, now its time for a clean OEM disc of XPcorp. FML must FTP movies & themes again, yawn.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 10, 2010, 03:18:59 pm: I know HS changed their file structure all around on the latest update. I'm not about to redo my setup, so whatever themes I have now are all there is going to be. That being said, I'm very happy with HS. I have had MaLa and Maximus on there and IMO, this is far cleaner...and idiot-proof. But making game lists is a ---smurfette---...at least on the older version.

2nd night of pee-wee football practice tonight. God must pretty much hate STL with 2 weeks hovering around 100. I'd feel sorry for these poor little guys, but coach UncoolJ lost about 20 lbs of water weight himself yesterday...there goes that 3rd person again.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 11, 2010, 12:42:27 am: Its easy to set up now, just download the updated minted set & put the FE on "themes only" = done

There are maybe 25 videos that are either missing or perhaps need to be renamed or something to work on my config. There are maybe 6 wheel arts missing too but a few wheels & videos would be something I can resolve pretty easily. No need to make a game list or anything these days, this FE is in a good place now. Before it was awesome but needed some improvment & was impossible to set up with a clean list (for me at least). DL it, c'mon man sell out & join the club.

Football?

Is the realtor a cheerleader?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 11, 2010, 09:15:15 am: Wait, so all I have to do now is download it and set the FE to "themes only"? Is this only one download or one download for FE, one download for themes, one download for wheel art...etc.?

Another thing, I assume I would need to use Clrmamepro to rename all my roms to match the theme name structure?

How do you create games lists now?

BTW - So yesterday I noticed on SW DE that one of the white rubbers I replaced just broke/split. ---smurfing--- brand new 2-3/4" rubber and it just snapped off. So I had to order replacement rubbers from Marco in which shipping cost me more than my order. Plus now its going to be another day or two before I can finish this game up....and I really want to play it....
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 11, 2010, 11:29:48 am: You should've said something, there's a good chance I have one. I didn't strip the ramps down when I did VND. So those in the back didn't get changed out. BTW, it had black rubbers when I bought it instead of the stock white...I know why. Filth sticks to those glo-balls. Even after cleaning it up, there is still a lot of dirt that is hiding. So my white rubbers already look used.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on August 11, 2010, 11:42:57 am: Well poo.....
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on August 13, 2010, 10:37:06 am: Quote from: pinballwizard79 on August 11, 2010, 12:42:27 am
Football?

Is the realtor a cheerleader?

Those boobs remind me of 1:21 of this video.

Beavis and Butthead on a Hallucillogen Cactus Acid Trip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A95qnv-oIuo&feature=related#)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 13, 2010, 08:28:28 pm: LOL if I saw two vultures banging while tripping on peyote.....well I dont know wtf to even say about that.

I am going to CP's tomorrow if you bitches are up for it, hopefully I wont break beer bottles & eyeball everyones wives & GF's too much again. Bringing a small crew with me too I think so it should be an interesting night followed a day of regrets & apologies.

Word
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on September 01, 2010, 04:19:52 pm: So word is there's a new arcade at Lake Ozark. I'm gonna make every effort to investigate this rumor this upcoming weekend. I will report my findings...unless the weather is just kick-ass, then I'll probably be down by the water the whole time. :cheers:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on September 08, 2010, 10:45:11 pm: &?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Mauzy on September 10, 2010, 11:43:07 pm: So I've lived in Edwardsville for about 3 weeks now, loving it. Anyway, I got a chance to go to Chuck's tonight for the first time.

HOLY ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---

I knew what the deal was but WOW- I was not expecting all that to be 15 minutes from my dorm! That place is awesome. I didn't get much time to talk to Chuck but from what I was hearing in the background (What I could hear over the jukebox haha) he seemed like a great guy. Played for about 4 hours, definitely got my $10 worth. My middle fingers (used for flipper buttons, mind you) feel blistered on the tips even. Managed to only set one score, 4th on Bride of Pinbot, but thats actually the first time my initials have gone on a machine.

Definitely a place I will be going back to next chance I get.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on September 11, 2010, 08:56:02 pm: I will be there next weekend for sure!

Tell your buddies about the place too, Chuck isnt in it for the money but if the place isnt full of people he will get bored & then.............. :-[

Next Saturday my goal is to strip pinbot of your initials.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Mauzy on September 12, 2010, 12:03:19 am: Well, my dad came for a visit today so of course I had to take him over there. He's who got me into pins in the first place. He thought it was pretty awesome as well.

As for stripping my initials off of BoP, don't worry. Someone already beat you to it ;D I spent an hour on that bastard tonight and kept getting within half a million of getting my score back up there. I'll prolly be there the next time he's open, I'm not leaving until I've beaten that machine!

Oh and tonight and last night the place was PACKED. I was pretty surprised at the turnout!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Mauzy on September 18, 2010, 11:19:57 am: If anybody winds up at Chucks tonight and you see a kid in an SIUE shirt, thats probably me. Feel free to say hello, don't worry about interrupting a game!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on September 28, 2010, 10:03:19 am: Quote from: pinballwizard79 on September 08, 2010, 10:45:11 pm
&?

Super weak. No pinball. They had a couple of sit down racers and Time Crisis 2, other than that it was a kiddie casino, and a ---smurfy--- one at that.

I need to hit Chuckster's next month, been busy coaching the boy's football team and whatnot.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on September 30, 2010, 08:47:22 am: I am going to try & hit up chuckies on the 16th but I am also going to try & hit up the expo in chi town the weekend after....wish me luck.

I know you family folk wont be in chicago, pfft >:D
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on October 06, 2010, 10:05:15 am: Super Auctions Saturday

I plan to go a little early and play some games, not real serious about buying this time around. Cockober is completely full for me. The boy's football season ends in early November, so there's a much better chance of CPs then.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on October 06, 2010, 02:52:17 pm: TSPP on KC CL.
$2600 obo
Too bad I am not familiar with this machine, seems like a good price.

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ele/1988401267.html (http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ele/1988401267.html)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on October 07, 2010, 04:33:09 pm: That machine rocks. In fact, it's next on my list. Unfortunately, I'm not in a position to buy one right now, even if I had a buyer for VND. I've had my eye out for a while, that machine generally goes for $3K+. It would be a nice deal if it is (was, deleted now) in good shape.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on October 07, 2010, 04:38:33 pm: I should just go out and buy a TSPP and roll it into my soon to be debilitating mortgage. That would be sweet.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on October 07, 2010, 06:11:17 pm: I have a plan....

After the closing on the new "Flake Manor" you should just refi it into only the Mrs' name via a cash out refi to get your down payment back. Then on this new loan get an Obama modification & put all that money saved + the returned down payment into your account.

Then default on the note...but dont even move your ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- out, just buy it back for $75k less @ the courthouse bank REO auction, keep the previous down payment you cashed out & the saved Obama modification money for new pins. Now you have a basement full of pinball machines & a much reduced loan amount in only your name.

You will have to pay taxes on the forgiven debt portion but so what.

Its not unethical, its your little way of staving off inflation since mortgage liquidity comes truly from the Federal Reserve & IRS.

Buy me a machine too for the priceless advice
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on October 08, 2010, 07:52:11 am: What is this Casino? That is nice advice PBW you pull it off first then let know how it goes. I would imagine the biggest obstacle is getting my wife approved in her name only. A 100% financed loan on this house would be a hefty sum for her alone.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on October 08, 2010, 10:47:33 am: Now you tell us! I've been playing by the "old rules" too long and have too much equity for such a gamble. Damn my responsibility...why did I have to be the anti-Obama and put all of the capital gains from the sale of my previous homes into this house?

Oh well, I do have a new truck, can you let me know a way to scam my way out of paying for it?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on October 08, 2010, 07:31:45 pm: Sorry LL, car loans are not insured by the government...but the oil you burn in it is ;D

Flake you can do it man, just get some check writing software & take out a FHA @ 97% LTV with PMI....heck thats what private mortgage insurance is for (defaulting) so USE it bahahaha. What we have going on in this country is a massive pile of unknowingly yet legal "straw buyers" that did the dirty work for us 5 years ago (thanks to the declining climate).

Anyway I need to blackout & play pinball soon. I dont know if I will be able to make it to Chucks this month since I AM GOING TO EXPO BITCHES ahem yeah like I was saying not sure about CP's this month.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on October 11, 2010, 11:05:47 am: I'd say Novemeber is a fine CPs month. Super Auction was dismal as anticipated. It seems like it just gets gradually worse for 4 or 5 times, them it will pop and have 30 pins and 150 arcades in decent shape. Problem is you never know when it is going to pop. I think they only had 5 or 6 DMDs this time.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on October 12, 2010, 09:04:47 am: Any good DMDs?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on October 12, 2010, 10:34:46 am: The nicest looking one was a Gottlieb Rescue 911. There was also a Johnny Mnemonic, a Strikes and Spares, and a couple more. There was a lot of junk this time. If you were looking for a hunting arcade game, this was the auction. There were some nice Silver Strikes, and a Bags that went for a ton, I think it was 5 figures. There were about 15 cockpit games and only 2 were working, and one of those needed a cap kit.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on October 15, 2010, 05:40:38 pm: At the last minute I decided to go to CP's (got off work early tonight but I am hosed all day/night tomorrow) so flake LL if you see this sneak out & leave the chitterlings with the womens.

Mauzy & whoever else....I will be wearing a black polo & plaid shorts, you cant miss me I am 6ft 2 & 250 lbs of alcoholic mess.

Word
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Mauzy on October 16, 2010, 03:37:53 am: Hmm... somehow didn't see this before I went. I was there in a "Stand Back I'm going to try science" shirt. Huddled around TZ this time, I had that bastard figured out tonight...
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on October 16, 2010, 07:58:28 pm: Headed to CPa right now on a whim :cheers:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Mauzy on December 11, 2010, 05:11:41 pm: I'm not leaving CPs tonight without my initials on a machine. If anyone happens to be there and sees a kid in a Fender t shirt looking intense, feel free to say hey!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on December 15, 2010, 05:37:17 pm: So I have a buddy that has a Pole Position with board problems he wants to get rid of. He offered it to me nearly free of charge (I'm sure beer payment will be involved). At first I was gonna pass due to lack of time and space. But now I think I'm gonna snatch it up. I have a computer and monitor in my storage room. I may convert it to a mame driver. And no, it's not a cockpit. I haven't seen it yet, but he had it in his basement, so it shouldn't be too horrible.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on December 15, 2010, 06:16:24 pm: Arcades are like Jello, there's always room for more.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on February 10, 2011, 11:14:31 am: PW79, have you been to CP's since the he got CV? I played it last time I was there and came to the conclusion it is one that really needs the sound turned up. I doubt I'll be attending this week's festivities. We're doing the Disney World thing next week, so apparently Valentines dinner has been bumped up to saturday. I wish wife would be down with a Fat Eddy burger for VD, but we all know that ain't happening.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on February 10, 2011, 07:21:59 pm: Disney World? Man thats awesome, I am totally jealous. Thats gonna be a blast!!

CV played like ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- when I was there, evidently he hasnt shopped it out yet & man you are right it sure needs to be turned up. When he takes the time to clean up a game its ---smurfing--- glorious, I remember that Safe Cracker he turned from turd to diamond in one day. The bones of that CV are great so I am sure its just a matter of time before it gets the love.

Whoa whoa whoa your wife wont eat a Fat Eddie burger for VD dinner? Damn dude, have fun @ the Monarch or wherever you get stuck going :cheers:

My friend runs the um I will abbreviate it as the PH on RTE 3. You should take her there after dinner lol, I have VIP access for my group Saturday. This will be a good weekend faux shaux! Hours of fast eddies where I am going to order one of everything, hours of pinball & then hours of daft punk/strobe lights.

Im gettin excited, holy ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on February 13, 2011, 11:26:32 am: Well I cant recall if I actually completed a full pinball game or if I am allowed to return but I had a blast @ CP's last night.

There is a space station I am trying to talk Chuck out of, wish me luck.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 10, 2011, 04:27:23 pm: CP's tonight!
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 13, 2011, 03:15:19 pm: Well.....how was Tron?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 14, 2011, 12:25:27 pm: I ended up getting drunk while grilling up dinner & then never left the house until Monday ;D
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 14, 2011, 02:50:17 pm: Says the guy who hardly works and repairs pinball machines outside of a storage shed ::)
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 14, 2011, 03:11:19 pm: :banghead:
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 15, 2011, 02:11:14 am: Quote from: pinballjim on June 14, 2011, 02:47:43 pm
Quote from: pinballwizard79 on June 14, 2011, 12:25:27 pm
I ended up getting drunk while grilling up dinner & then never left the house until Monday ;D

Don't get much more "St. Louis" than that.

Stay classy, midwesterner.

I double quote & ask you the same PBJ...

Was that an insult??

Dude I live a good life with no reason to leave the man cave unless I'm getting on a plane or going to work
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 17, 2011, 10:38:54 am: STL is thawed out and not too ---smurfy--- of a place to live again. I can handle the oppressive heat, but that winter didn't want to go away. I'm looking forward to grilling and getting boozed up. Last week was the "fest" in town and this weekend my boy has at least 6 baseball games in a 4 day stretch. But next week, I'm gonna kick back poolside (now that I have acheived chemical harmony), grill up some porterhouses, and knowck back some frosty Millers. Damn obligations!

Chuck has a Tron?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Mauzy on June 17, 2011, 10:48:36 am: Quote from: LLUncoolJ on June 17, 2011, 10:38:54 am
Chuck has a Tron?

ooooooooh.....

Anyone know if he's done shopping Fun House? That's always been one of my favorites but his was a little... rickety. He waited until AFTER I had left for the summer to shop it. After seeing what he did to TZ, I can't wait...
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 17, 2011, 01:09:15 pm: I had some Schlafly Hefeweizen @ Global Brew in Edwardsville...not too shabby. Unlike my broham Flake, I prefer my beer a little more vanilla. Not to mention while trying to lose tonnage for summer, heavier beer certainly makes it more difficult (although I tend to make up the calories by the sheer volume of Miller I drink in comparison).
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 17, 2011, 01:21:55 pm: I had some Sam Adams Summer Ale couple days ago. It was pretty tasty. I dont usually get off on "summer" brews of any kind but it was good. I wish Sam Adams made Noble Pils year-round though. Thats a mighty fine beer there.....assuming you like hoppy beers....which I do...
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 17, 2011, 02:42:02 pm: you should change your name to Hoppy.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 17, 2011, 02:44:36 pm: Not really digging that. Dont be hatin'......its not my fault your content with that ridiculous excuse for a beer called Miller Lite.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 17, 2011, 02:48:31 pm: Yeah the TZ is beautiful now, ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- I'm going there tonight.

For reals this time

I've been drinking the good STL brews & grilling a lot lately
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 17, 2011, 02:52:56 pm: Thats a mighty presentable burger you have there. Try using the Kaukana spreadable sharp cheddar cheese (available in Schnucks) on your burger next time vs. traditional american. Its awesome. Not sure if you've ever had a Jack Patrick's burger (downtown STL) but thats what they do on theirs (Dooley's used to as well before they closed).

I'm cooking up some filets tonight that will be accompanied by some red wine, draft blue moons and draft Magic Hat.

Dont forget to let us know about Tron.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 22, 2011, 09:53:29 pm: Th first rule about Tron club, there is no Tron club

So yeah um no Tron was there, seriously.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: Flake on June 23, 2011, 09:23:15 am: WTF? I'm pretty sure he advertised that on his last email update. Did you ask him why it wasnt there?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 23, 2011, 07:16:34 pm: He prob has it at his house for now I bet but no I didnt ask about it.

Its been a while since I was out there, forgot how ---smurfing--- cool it must be to have all that dope ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- he has.

Damn, where did my life go so wrong lol. :'(

EDIT: what kind of bunghole drinks miller light?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 27, 2011, 02:52:37 pm: Quote from: pinballwizard79 on June 23, 2011, 07:16:34 pm
EDIT: what kind of bunghole drinks miller light?

You know what kind foods are shaped like ---Deutsche Frankfurters---? The best kinds!

You must be related to the 20 year old that was telling me Miller Lite tastes like ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---, but Bud Light is king's juice this weekend. Yeah, in my mind I just shoved him out of the way by his face like Frank the Tank with a tranquilizer dart in his neck shoves 7 year old kids. But in reality I did a George Castanza and just turned around and walked away in the middle of his blathering.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 27, 2011, 11:25:07 pm: Best.
F'n.
Beer.
EVAR!

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/184/1402 (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/184/1402)

Its like manna water from heaven

Must get the Quadrupel (purple/gold label) however.

EDIT: Superbad quotes are always awesome
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on June 28, 2011, 10:12:57 am: So my friend finally dumped off his (mine now) Pole Position last night. Cabinet appears to be in pretty good shape. He claims the monitor works, but I didn't have a chance to look it over yet. If it does work, I will have to decide whether to find o PP1 or PP2 board for it, or to make it into a MAME driver. I had forgotten about this thing and was starting to formulate plans for a new jukebox.

So one day, I'm finishing up this real big, veiny, triumphant bastard, all of a sudden...
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: pinballwizard79 on June 30, 2011, 02:22:24 pm: Mame driver it up

You already have a juke I thought
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: JeepMonkey on June 30, 2011, 06:23:24 pm: I was through STL last week on my way home from Terre Haute, Indiana. A local liqour store had one or two flavors of Schlafly, but alas, no oatmeal stout, my favorite flavor.

I know Schlafly gets to Columbia, but I don't recal seeing it in KC.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 07, 2011, 11:02:44 am: Quote from: JeepMonkey on June 30, 2011, 06:23:24 pm
I was through STL last week on my way home from Terre Haute, Indiana. A local liqour store had one or two flavors of Schlafly, but alas, no oatmeal stout, my favorite flavor.

I know Schlafly gets to Columbia, but I don't recal seeing it in KC.
Couldn't say...I'll defer that query to Uncle Bubbles (Flake).

Yeah PP is looking like a MAME project. The monitor is pretty new, my friend says it has very little use on it. After reading some threads on here, it is looking like this project is going to cost me a little more than I had hoped. The wheel is optical and the gas is a Pot. So unless I hack a mouse for the wheel and/or go with a microswitch on the pedal, I am going to have to buy 2 seperate Ultimarc adapters (A-Pac and Optipac)...pisses me off. It's a tough choice. I don't want to half-ass it, but with only a handful of 360 wheel games, how much use will I get?

I do have a jukebox, but I am tinkering with building a wall mounted one with a bigger LCD monitor...that is now on the back burner.
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Post by: wp34 on July 07, 2011, 12:40:32 pm: I apologize if this has already been posted but I don't want to look through 17 pages of the thread. :lol

I'm going to be in STL in a few weeks and am wondering if there is a decent arcade in the area. Looking for anything with games from the late 20th century (No Chuckie Cheese).

I figured you guys we be the best authority.

Thanks.
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Post by: Flake on July 10, 2011, 03:53:23 pm: www.cppinball.com (http://www.cppinball.com)

It's a bit north of STL but it's by far the most complete arcade around here and it's only $10.

BTW - not certain but I think shlafly doesn't get much farther than Columbia. Not sure why no oatmeal stout. Prob just not stocking it at that store.
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Post by: Flake on July 10, 2011, 03:54:25 pm: WTF LL? No PP pics?
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 12, 2011, 10:20:10 am: Picture...a fuct up Pole Position II arcade machine with the glass and bezel removed and the CP and coin doors open. Got that image? Now I don't need to post pix.
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: wp34 on July 12, 2011, 11:01:08 am: Quote from: Flake on July 10, 2011, 03:53:23 pm
www.cppinball.com (http://www.cppinball.com)

It's a bit north of STL but it's by far the most complete arcade around here and it's only $10.

BTW - not certain but I think shlafly doesn't get much farther than Columbia. Not sure why no oatmeal stout. Prob just not stocking it at that store.

Thanks! :cheers:

I see a few pins there I would like to try. I've never seen Medieval Madness or Corvette in person. Just need to see if it fits into the travel schedule.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 13, 2011, 10:14:23 am: yeah, unfortunately it is only open 2 weekends a month. It is mostly pinballs, around 50-60. But he has a few assorted MAME machines as well. If you're a drinker, you can bring your own hooch too. Cool place indeed.
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Post by: JeepMonkey on July 26, 2011, 03:56:12 pm: I contacted Chuck about possibly buying a machine or two from him, and he mentioned that he is going to get a Magic Girl.

http://pinballinventor.org/signup.html (http://pinballinventor.org/signup.html)

Only 13 made, $16,000 from John Popadiuk.

Are any of you guys going to Chucks anytime soon? If so, I may have you check out a couple games for me.
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Post by: Flake on July 26, 2011, 03:59:30 pm: Not sure when I'll get back there....but WTF is Magic Girl? The link you provided doesnt have much info? Your not trying to buy one of these are you? I could even imagine paying $16,000 for one machine....thats ludacrisp
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Post by: JeepMonkey on July 26, 2011, 04:34:06 pm: I have said pretty much all I know. Search Magic Girl on RGP, there are some posts there.

No, I am not buying one. Chuck said he was getting one.

John did ToM, CV (two beautiful machines!), WCS and some others. All good games.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 27, 2011, 01:04:55 am: I dont remember seeing MM there during my last few visits (then again I dont always remember the whole night) which is weird because for a while he had 2 side by side just to prove a point about how badly my life sucks.

No way Chuck will put that Magic Girl out in "general population" for all the common inmates to play, if he does I bet its just once or twice here & there or maybe just during tourney's I bet.

Dudes he had 3 complete Funhouse restorations going on in the side garage last month...EPIC HEP style all clearcoated repro PF, new plastics, decals, parts dismantled, polished, painted & rebuilt to new. My balls hurt just looking at those beauts!

Pretty sure the dude is rebuilding his home man cave to epic levels & put the MM, restored IJ & prob the Tron, FH I bet the preorders for Magic Girl & that Oz end up there too.

Ok, thats it bitches, Aug 13th who wants to do shots & play TSPP?
Title: Re: STL Dorks Unite!
Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 27, 2011, 10:53:57 am: Quote from: Flake on July 26, 2011, 03:59:30 pm
Not sure when I'll get back there....but WTF is Magic Girl? The link you provided doesnt have much info? Your not trying to buy one of these are you? I could even imagine paying $16,000 for one machine....thats ludacrisp

As opposed to Super-Sugarcrisp

Quote from: pinballwizard79 on July 27, 2011, 01:04:55 am
Ok, thats it bitches, Aug 13th who wants to do shots & play TSPP?

The boy is in a baseball tournament that weekend...not sure of the schedule yet (thank God that is the end of the season). Would love to hit CP's, but probably not gonna be able to...unless RAIN! Yes, Rain...that would do nicely! :badmood:
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Post by: Flake on July 27, 2011, 10:57:35 am: Yea I have a work function that evening and a wedding to go to the following weekend in August. Plus, on September 10th I have a winery cabin booked up. My next available time to hit CP's would be 9/17. I think I might plan on that night. Its been awhile for me.
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Post by: LLUncoolJ on July 27, 2011, 11:04:13 am: That's Italianfest weekend...not that that is a must attend anymore. I am at the mercy of the boy's football schedule after Labor Day.
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Post by: Flake on July 27, 2011, 12:20:26 pm: Italianfest has lost its luster with me over the years as its too much a pain in the ass to chase kids around. I imagine I'll be rekindling my love affair after Makenna gets another couple years older.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 27, 2011, 04:35:14 pm: I'm never having kids...
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Post by: Flake on July 27, 2011, 05:06:23 pm: Quote from: pinballwizard79 on July 27, 2011, 04:35:14 pm
I'm never having kids...

I said that at one point in my life....remarkably that last time was probably only 4-6 months prior to impregnating my wife.

But seriously though if you truly are of that mindset just do the right thing for both you and your wife....get snipped. Having children unintentionally would spoil the party for sure. Plus...you can save money from your wife not paying for birth control and/or you dont have to wear jimmys....I hate those damn things.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on July 27, 2011, 10:37:15 pm: She wants kids

She stopped taking BC a few months back so I stopped drinking booze & sleeping in bed = no kids so far ;D
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Post by: Flake on July 28, 2011, 09:00:39 am: Your F'd. If she wants kids she'll find a way.

Look at it this way, now you'll have lots of time to hone your pinball/arcade skills as you'll be spending most of your weekends at home rather than going out....you do have a kickass game room.

I wish my basement was finished....
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 03, 2011, 05:55:07 pm: Aw ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- thats right, you moved!

Damn so you dont have a game room anymore?

You left behind that bar, TV area, the bar, pinball wall, the bar, tapper, that bar, arcade enclave & the ball pit?

You want to donate your DE SW to my man cave?
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Post by: Flake on August 04, 2011, 09:23:32 am: Yea the basement is unfinished. Right now it looks like an indoor playground :lol It is "carpeted" from a bunch of excess carpet we got from our builder. I have everything pretty much setup the way it was before just no finished areas and no bar.

However, finishing it is not a question of "if" but of "when". The new house is bigger overall and that means there is more space to work with and its laid out much better than my old house. There will be a home theater sized screen (although not a dedicated home theater room), and bar 2.0 will be better than version 1.0 :cheers: I'm also tinkering with the thought of building a dedicated room for the coin-op stuff. I was thinking blacklight carpet as well. However, I kinda like all that stuff sitting out in the open so not sure how thats going to work out......Anyway something for me to look forward to. I'll post you some pics in a couple years.
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on August 04, 2011, 02:33:12 pm: Pics in a few years, good one :cheers: But dont seperate the toys from lounge space Nooooooo!

Heck I'd just paint/seal the walls, paint the rafters black, lay down some UV carpet & fill it up with toys instead of spending money on finished sq ft.

If I could do it all over again thats what I'd do. Drywall & carpet are overrated to me when compared to blacklight carpets, projectors, TV's, pinballs, arcade machines & etc.

So there, get started on it
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Post by: pinballwizard79 on September 25, 2011, 12:48:42 am: I played the LE Tron tonight in depth, placed #4 on the HS board @ 65M or something like that (initials put in as WTF).

There is no need for viagra now, all the chrome & neon in that thing does the trick.

You guys have to go there & get in on that thing