Octurbofest 2013

Mathius · 09/14/2013, 07:23 PM

I still haven't checked a Fry's out yet. There is one about 45 minutes away from me too.

Flare65 · 09/15/2013, 01:54 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 09/14/2013, 07:23 PMI still haven't checked a Fry's out yet. There is one about 45 minutes away from me too.

Worth the drive. Its like Best Buy, Game Stop, Radio Shack, NewEgg.com / Tiger Direct all rolled into one, the size of a Lowes or Home Depot. The one near me has a cafe in the center of it.

DragonmasterDan · 09/18/2013, 06:48 AM

Quote from: Flare65 on 09/15/2013, 01:54 PMWorth the drive. Its like Best Buy, Game Stop, Radio Shack, NewEgg.com/Tiger Direct all rolled into one, the size of a Lowes or Home Depot. The one near me has a cafe in the center of it.

Yes, but that Cafe is terrible

chany60126 · 09/20/2013, 10:59 AM

Roughly one month to go!

Bardoly · 09/20/2013, 04:17 PM

Looking forward to it!

JoshTurboTrollX · 09/22/2013, 10:19 AM

Quote from: chany60126 on 09/20/2013, 10:59 AMRoughly one month to go!

Are there any needs for consoles or extra TVs this year? Also, we probably won't be able to make the Friday Hotdog lunch/dinner meetup.

But we'll be there first thing Saturday morning and staying for any activities afterwards and Sunday morning.

DragonmasterDan · 09/22/2013, 11:16 AM

Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 09/22/2013, 10:19 AM
Quote from: chany60126 on 09/20/2013, 10:59 AMRoughly one month to go!
Are there any needs for consoles or extra TVs this year? Also, we probably won't be able to make the Friday Hotdog lunch/dinner meetup. But we'll be there first thing Saturday morning and staying for any activities afterwards and Sunday morning.

A TV and a Duo would be welcome sight to see.

BlueBMW · 09/22/2013, 11:59 AM

Very slight possible hiccup for me. Got a jury duty summons for Oct 7th... as long as it doesnt go the full two weeks they're legally able to require me to serve, then I shouldnt have a problem. If it does, I might miss the Friday fun.

turbokon · 09/22/2013, 01:54 PM

What Friday fun? Can I join?

BlueBMW · 09/22/2013, 03:08 PM

Typically the Friday before, some of us go and find some excellent Chicago food, maybe hit some game stores etc.

DragonmasterDan · 09/22/2013, 04:26 PM

Quote from: BlueBMW on 09/22/2013, 11:59 AMVery slight possible hiccup for me. Got a jury duty summons for Oct 7th... as long as it doesnt go the full two weeks they're legally able to require me to serve, then I shouldnt have a problem. If it does, I might miss the Friday fun.

Don't they usually send you a particular date you have to come in or does it work differently there?

jeffhlewis · 09/22/2013, 05:42 PM

I have never had jury duty last longer than 2 days for me. One of these days they'll actually pick me, haha.

BlueBMW · 09/22/2013, 08:43 PM

Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 09/22/2013, 04:26 PMDon't they usually send you a particular date you have to come in or does it work differently there?

I'm not sure, it just says show up at X location on X day at X time and that they can keep you up to two weeks. Probably some redneck on redneck crime....

JoshTurboTrollX · 09/24/2013, 11:01 AM

I'm thinking of bringing a buy/sell/trade/for free swap box again like I had at VGS if anyone else in interested in doing the same. I got quite a few good deals from trading with you guys before, so I'd suggest everyone bring some goodies for trade and we can go home with new games too!

turbokon · 09/24/2013, 12:13 PM

I got a couple of things I can bring for sale or trade.

Bardoly · 09/24/2013, 04:22 PM

I'll bring my trade stuff.

BlueBMW · 09/24/2013, 06:28 PM

Ill be bringing a truckload of stuff to unload. None of it will be coming home with me...

roflmao · 09/24/2013, 06:44 PM

I'll try to scrounge up some trade fodder, though I'm kind of low atm since I did a big cleansing before moving earlier this year.

Mathius · 09/24/2013, 07:03 PM

I'll be there in spirit. Will probably make long, soulful looks toward the northwest a time or two on that Saturday.

roflmao · 09/24/2013, 11:35 PM

I just booked my hotel reservation! I'll be staying at the Downer's Grove Red Roof Inn.

Bardoly · 09/24/2013, 11:54 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 09/24/2013, 07:03 PMI'll be there in spirit. Will probably make long, soulful looks toward the northwest a time or two on that Saturday.

If you have the day off, then drive up to my place in Schererville, then ride up the rest of the way with my sister and I, then just come back late that night.

Mathius · 09/25/2013, 12:25 AM

Quote from: Bardoly on 09/24/2013, 11:54 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 09/24/2013, 07:03 PMI'll be there in spirit. Will probably make long, soulful looks toward the northwest a time or two on that Saturday.
If you have the day off, then drive up to my place in Schererville, then ride up the rest of the way with my sister and I, then just come back late that night.

I am sitting this one out so my fiance and I can find a house. House shopping is brutal! Thanks for the offer though.

jeffhlewis · 09/25/2013, 10:23 AM

Someone is going home with a free copy of Shadow Blasters for the Genesis. That thing is not making the return trip with me. Been trying to unload that game for 2 years.

JoshTurboTrollX · 09/25/2013, 10:31 AM

Are you talking about the one and only Sage's Creation Shadow Blasters??!?!?!

cdamm · 09/29/2013, 09:51 AM

im in. see yall there again!

jeffhlewis · 09/29/2013, 04:13 PM

Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 09/25/2013, 10:31 AMAre you talking about the one and only Sage's Creation Shadow Blasters??!?!?!

Yessir - it's actually a pretty solid game.

jeffhlewis · 10/07/2013, 12:00 PM

My work travel schedule worked out - I was originally planning just coming down for the day but I'm now thinking I'm going to stay Saturday night.

Anybody got room for +1 in their hotel? Would be willing to split the bill obviously.

chop5 · 10/11/2013, 02:21 PM

i will have a small work space set up so if anyone needs a cart battery changed,laser, or minor console work bring your stuff over.
if it takes too long to work on il take it home.

DragonmasterDan · 10/11/2013, 02:52 PM

Quote from: chop5 on 10/11/2013, 02:21 PMi will have a small work space set up so if anyone needs a cart battery changed,laser, or minor console work bring your stuff over.
if it takes too long to work on il take it home.

You've seen my wall, I have a lot of carts that could use batteries changed

chany60126 · 10/12/2013, 08:05 PM

One week away from the show!

If anybody has any CRT TVs they can bring to the show, preferably 20 inches, please let me know. As of right now we need 3 TVs.

Thanks!

turbokon · 10/12/2013, 08:13 PM

I'll be bringing a couple if lcd's TV's. Sorry, I don't have any crt's.

BlueBMW · 10/12/2013, 11:54 PM

I can bring one 27" but it cant come back home with me

chany60126 · 10/16/2013, 09:31 AM

Just wanted to let you guys know that we'll be getting together after the show for some deep dish pizza. I hope you guys can join us for that.

JoshTurboTrollX · 10/16/2013, 09:44 AM

We're in for Pizza. It looks like our Central WI group could be as big as seven people!! O_O

Will do my best to bring one CRT TV, Duo and original PC Engine. Also bringing a few games.

Opethian · 10/16/2013, 11:36 AM

so bummed I wont be able to go to every turbobfest ever

next year I shall return!

jeffhlewis · 10/16/2013, 11:47 AM

I'm bringing the x68000 + Monitor. I'll try to bring along a CRT as well if I can scoop up a Goodwill set.

Like Beemer - if I do bring a CRT it ain't coming home with me. Anybody need one?

Retrocool · 10/16/2013, 12:20 PM

I wish I could make it. Sadly, I do have to work that evening.

Have a blast guys....take lots of pics and post them please!

JoshTurboTrollX · 10/16/2013, 02:10 PM

Quote from: jeffhlewis on 10/16/2013, 11:47 AMLike Beemer - if I do bring a CRT it ain't coming home with me. Anybody need one?

I may have space.....

chany60126 · 10/16/2013, 04:53 PM

Quote from: jeffhlewis on 10/16/2013, 11:47 AMI'm bringing the x68000 + Monitor. I'll try to bring along a CRT as well if I can scoop up a Goodwill set.

Like Beemer - if I do bring a CRT it ain't coming home with me. Anybody need one?

Thanks Jeff. It'll be nice to have the x68000 at the show again.

Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 10/16/2013, 09:44 AMWe're in for Pizza. It looks like our Central WI group could be as big as seven people!! O_O

Will do my best to bring one CRT TV, Duo and original PC Engine. Also bringing a few games.

Awesome! Much appreciated!

turbokon · 10/17/2013, 08:28 AM

I got a box of goodies that I'm not planning to bring back with me:

Boxed PCE Duo
Tg16 with dock setup
Atari 2600 with 30 games

Alway need you guys to buy some component video boards from me. I will be selling them at a discounted price just for the show:)

majors · 10/17/2013, 12:32 PM

Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 10/16/2013, 09:44 AMIt looks like our Central WI group could be as big as seven people!!

So it's just the fam then?

jeffhlewis · 10/17/2013, 08:49 PM

Laseractive, x68000 and assorted other stuffs are packed and ready for the trip. Got a buddy or two from work making the trip as well - first timers at galloping ghost. should be an awesome time!

roflmao · 10/17/2013, 10:38 PM

I should be packing up right now, but I'm procrastinating. I'll be hitting the road first thing tomorrow morning, though! Can't wait to see you all!

Mathius · 10/18/2013, 12:09 AM

Beemer stopped by my place on his way up to Chicago. It was good to see him. He hung out with the fam, ate some country cookin and had a good 'ol time. Gonna miss the rest of you guys. Have a good time!

turbokon · 10/18/2013, 05:42 PM

Just want to let y'all know we made in town earlier this afternoon. We did an all nighter. Hit me up if any of you guys want to get together tonight.

roflmao · 10/18/2013, 10:16 PM

Well, I'm finally settled into my room at the red roof. If anyone else is staying here and wants to get together for a beer and obey, shoot me a pm. The internet here is nonexistant (i'll talk to them about that in the morning) so I'm currently using my cell phone, which sucks.

Can't wait to see y'all again tomorrow!

turbokon · 10/18/2013, 10:24 PM

I just met up with blue and dragonmasterdan at fry's and they got me to spend some money there;). Thanks for meeting up with me.

Rolf, blue is staying at redroof inn, you should hit him up for a beer.

DragonmasterDan · 10/18/2013, 11:26 PM

Quote from: turbokon on 10/18/2013, 10:24 PMI just met up with blue and dragonmasterdan at fry's and they got me to spend some money there;). Thanks for meeting up with me.

Rolf, blue is staying at redroof inn, you should hit him up for a beer.

No problem and nice to have met you!

chany60126 · 10/19/2013, 12:04 AM

See you guys tomorrow!

JoshTurboTrollX · 10/19/2013, 06:13 AM

It's 5:15am and our crew is heading out for TURBO FEST!!

See you guys around noon.

PS: Managed to pack everything last night! (20" TV and two OBEYS!)