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  1. DracIsBack

    Third fracken emergency visit thanks to sudden 40 Celsius temperature and lymphoma driven swelling feet, knee and legs.

     

    wonder how long this will go on for?

     

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    2. ClassicGMR

      ClassicGMR

      Don't you miss the days we could walk outside and not fall apart? I sure do... I miss my back and knees. Stay strong! :)

    3. GoldLeader

      GoldLeader

      Yeah Stay Strong Drac!  Sending Best wishes and Good Vibes!!

    4. Inky

      Inky

      I wish I knew what to say other than I hope things get better for you. :(

  2. DracIsBack

    Wouldn’t mind reading Commodore: The final years, but did hope there was a Kindle Edition for space, expediency reasons 

    1. mksmith

      mksmith

      @DracIsBack

      This was the kickstarter edition Brian release just before Christmas - apparently contains more than the final hardcopy release as a bonus! Happy reading ?

      Commodore.The Final Years.KICKSTARTER.mobi

    2. CrazyChris

      CrazyChris

      Thanks for posting. Commodore is one of my favorite systems, and a fitting tribute to DracIsBack.

  3. DracIsBack

    While my Cuttle Cart 2 is on the fritz, any recommendations for 7800 emulators on the Mac?

     

    1. SpiceWare

      SpiceWare

      http://openemu.org

  4. DracIsBack

    Today has not been the best day. Besides being punted around the hospital, the SD cart guide came loose in my Cuttle Cart 2. :-S (annoyed)

    1. Joe C.

      Joe C.

      Stay positive, things always get better!

    2. PacManPlus

      PacManPlus

      God, I hope you get out of there soon...

  5. DracIsBack

    Two overnight hospital stays in close succession is enough for me. Glad to be home! Whew 

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    2. nanochess

      nanochess

      I hope you recover your health soon!

    3. GoldLeader

      GoldLeader

      I believe in you Drac!  Get better!  Ya can't keep a good man down.

    4. DracIsBack

      DracIsBack

      Thanks ... still trying to figure out where the cables for my systems were packed during the move so I can play more Atari too

  6. DracIsBack

    I’m loving the responsive design of AtariAge forums 

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    2. Random Terrain

      Random Terrain

      Seems to be about the same speed for me.

    3. GoldLeader

      GoldLeader

      I like that little "Bloop" sound when something goes on.

    4. save2600

      save2600

      That bloop sound took me right back to the original Lost in Space...   #lovemesomepenny

       

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  7. DracIsBack

    Loving the new forums! Great work, Al!

    1. Albert

      Albert

      Glad to hear that!  Glad you're enjoying them.  :)

    2. jd_1138

      jd_1138

      Yeah I love the new functionality and look.

    3. save2600

      save2600

      I haven't figured out how to post a status update yet... can only reply!

  8. DracIsBack

    Internet finally back! That was a long, long week!

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    2. CyranoJ

      CyranoJ

      DracIsBackIsBack?

    3. pacman000

      pacman000

      Hello again! Good to see you!

    4. GoldLeader

      GoldLeader

      @CyranoJ LOL!

  9. DracIsBack

    Certainly will be happy to be discharged from the hospital. They’ve been treating me well, but two weeks is enough to not be sleeping in my own bed :-)

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    2. Stephen

      Stephen

      So sorry to hear of your troubles Drac. Hang in there buddy! We're all pulling for you.

    3. AAA177

      AAA177

      Great to hear this, best of luck to you. Hospitals tend to be depressing.

    4. Flojomojo

      Flojomojo

      I'm happy you're finding comfort -- you've had a bad time of it. Hope things get better.

  10. DracIsBack

    My wife really spoiled me this weekend. After the "not so good" medical news, she booked an impromptu trip to New York to see Billy Joel at his birthday at MSG. Had a great "long weekend" getting away as a tourist

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    2. save2600

      save2600

      Wow, Billy Joel... that's so cool you're going to see/hear him. Kudos to your wife and have fun!

    3. PacManPlus

      PacManPlus

      That is very cool, Drac - hope you had a wonderful time

    4. DracIsBack

      DracIsBack

      We absolutely did. Thanks everyone!

  11. DracIsBack

    New radiation treatment plan starting Saturday to manage pain in shoulders and knee. Fingers crossed that this works!

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    2. PacManPlus

      PacManPlus

      Best of luck Drac… Hope and Prayers from me as well...

    3. Brian O

      Brian O

      Kick its ass, Drac.

    4. roadrunner

      roadrunner

      good luck

  12. DracIsBack

    I think it will soon me time to prune my classic game collection. Likely Jaguar, XEGS and SMS first on the list

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    2. Machine

      Machine

      I miss my XEGS. System going?

    3. Flojomojo

      Flojomojo

      Letting go of the Jaguar will probably give you more money than keeping it would give you pleasure.

    4. CaptainBreakout

      CaptainBreakout

      If you've got Another World for Jag, Im into it. Actually tempting to ask for your whole cull list.

  13. DracIsBack

    Well - it seems my lymphoma diagnosis is such that I'll never get to play my Atari 7800 XM. Kind of a bummer but may be looking for a new home for this soon.

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    2. Shawn

      Shawn

      I hope only the best for you in this trying time. If there was ever a reason to send someone a proto version this would be it. Getting you one before you actually pass away should be reason enough for anyone.

    3. CPUWIZ

      CPUWIZ

      Wow, that is exactly what I suggested to Al, who is still out and about. He will bring this up to Curt. ;)

    4. RevEng

      RevEng

      So very sorry to hear this. Try to keep a positive attitude, and let us know if you need financial help... it wouldn't be the first gofundme here.

       

       

  14. DracIsBack

    My wife - who's been watching Marie Kondo and all about purging - asked why I possibly need an old CRT tv. I'm afraid to point to the 8bit consoles underneath, lest she ask why I also need them!

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    2. carlsson

      carlsson

      It is times like this you wish your wife had been into anime, in case she should care about Japanese women at all. ;-)

    3. DracIsBack

      DracIsBack

      LOL

    4. RJ

      RJ

      ^^^what thanatos said

  15. DracIsBack

    Bumblebee the movie is a lot like Bumblebee the character. Easy to write off yet surprisingly tenacious.

    1. NE146

      NE146

      D?

    2. GoldLeader

      GoldLeader

      LOL!

  16. DracIsBack

    Why would people pirate and resell games from a homebrewer? They're supporting our old classic systems as a labour of love, not to get rich.

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    2. DracIsBack

      DracIsBack

      @CyranoJ I suspect some people just don't know what's a legit game and what's a pirate copy.

    3. save2600

      save2600

      Why do people still shop at WalMart or other worthless big box stores, when they know it'll put the smaller and family owned shops out of business?

    4. nosweargamer

      nosweargamer

      Greed.

  17. DracIsBack

    Re-watching: The Terry Kath Experience. Great doc. Gets away from the normal 'Chicago spin'. Dispels some of the persistent myths about Kath and Chicago

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    2. DracIsBack

      DracIsBack

      Doesn't seem to be. I saw it at the world premiere and own the DVD so I'm rewatching. It's really good ... a touching story about a daughter trying to learn about her father through the documentary process. All the surviving members of the original Chicago are interviewed and James William Guercio is too. Plus it benefits from not having that annoying Chicago "spin" that they do.

    3. jd_1138

      jd_1138

      I just checked, and it's on Google Play for $2.99 to rent. I will rent it this week and watch it. thanks for the heads up. I guess it's not available for rental in Canada. Darn international copyright BS.

    4. DracIsBack

      DracIsBack

      Glad to hear you could rent it. I bought it on DVD myself. There's a few extras (ie. the Terry Cam) but you aren't missing much by not getting them

  18. DracIsBack

    I honestly believe that there are few things that give me more anxiety than turning on an XBox One and navigating the UI. So convoluted, unintuitive and always changing. Absolutely atrocious design.

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    2. save2600

      save2600

      Games (I mean movies) today aren't even worth their updates. Silly, nonsensical shit that you're bored with sooner than later.

    3. SlidellMan

      SlidellMan

      The original X-Box dashboard will always be tops! (I have no opinion on the '05-'09 X-Box 360 dash.)

    4. GoldLeader

      GoldLeader

      save2600 couldn't agree more,...But I have some new PS3 games so I should probably try sometime haaaa...

  19. DracIsBack

    While my wife is wrapped up in a reality show, I'm having fun playing Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest on the 7800. Bob and the entire team did such a great job on this homebrew. So well done.

    1. adam242

      adam242

      Nice. While my girlfriend watches her trash TV, I'm here or playing on my 800.

  20. DracIsBack

    Someday, the Atari 7800 versions of Toki and Electrocop will be playable by all. (I can dream, can't I?)

  21. DracIsBack

    It's an unpopular opinion, but I always dug 7800 Basketbrawl

    1. BassGuitari

      BassGuitari

      Unpopular? Who DOESN'T like Basketbrawl?

    2. wongojack

      wongojack

      I'm with BassGuitari

    3. GoldLeader

      GoldLeader

      Another game I need!

  22. DracIsBack

    Lymphoma treatment is really beating the crap out of me and sapping my energy. Looking for suggestions for comedy tv shows to make me laugh a bit more

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    2. frankodragon

      frankodragon

      British sitcoms never get old. Especially Keeping Up Appearances and Are You Being Served.

    3. Grig

      Grig

      STILL GAME and CORNER GAS. prayers for you.

    4. Keatah

      Keatah

      Indeed

  23. DracIsBack

    Rewatching "Voyagers" from 1982. Loved it as a kid. A bit hokey now. Jeffery is really whiny and you can tell it's a "family hour" show, but still fun nostalgia and a cool idea.

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    2. MrMaddog

      MrMaddog

      I loved that show as a kid, that and "Doctor Who" got me interested in time travel. There was another show like that a couple years ago called Timeless...

    3. DracIsBack

      DracIsBack

      @Jess - here's a story about it

       

    4. DracIsBack

      DracIsBack

      Around the 14 minute mark

       

  24. DracIsBack

    Sega Master System night. Playing Rastan and Ninja Gaiden

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    2. DracIsBack

      DracIsBack

      Good idea. I don't have the real cart but I can try on Raspberry Pi

    3. SlidellMan

      SlidellMan

      Rastan Saga on the SMS had FM Chip support.

    4. GoldLeader

      GoldLeader

      Sweet!

  25. DracIsBack

    iPad just up and wouldn't turn on today. Had to be completely restored.

    1. Atari PAC-MAN Fan

      Atari PAC-MAN Fan

      Did you try holding down the power and home buttons together for 30 seconds?

    2. GoldLeader

      GoldLeader

      I heard that throwing them up in the air, at least 40 feet, might help...LOL

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