AtariBrian #1 Posted March 8, 2017 I am writing this during a difficult time as my family and I had to lay my mom to rest yesterday . But I am glad she doesn't have anymore pain and suffering . Hardest day of my life . I believe this photo is from 1980 or 1981 . My dad bought this Atari from a neighbor's friend so it was used but hardly played . As my family and old friends went through old photos for the funeral I came across this one and was quite surprised and happy as I had no clue this photo even existed . I remember seeing a video of someone as a kid opening their console for Christmas and wished I had a photo or video . So I was in shock when finding this photo and now I do have a childhood photo ! That is me on the left with my brother , dog , and one of my sisters . 25 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keatah #2 Posted March 8, 2017 I love shit like this! We should have a vintage photo thread - where photos have to have been taken back in the day. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atari_Bill #3 Posted March 8, 2017 So sorry to hear that Brian. Prayers to you and your family. Great pic. I love to see these kinds of pics. Wish I had one from the Christmas that I got mine. Probably the same year right around 80. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+save2600 #4 Posted March 8, 2017 Neat photo, thanks for sharing AB! And so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4ever2600 #5 Posted March 8, 2017 Sorry to hear your loss. That is an awesome family photo and memory... better days my friend. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hyperboy #6 Posted March 8, 2017 Sorry for your loss Brian Sent from my non beer holding hand. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+sramirez2008 #7 Posted March 9, 2017 I love these photos. So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deltronik #8 Posted March 9, 2017 I love your picture, Brian! Sorry for your loss. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mojoatomic #9 Posted March 9, 2017 So sorry for your loss. it's a great picture & a wonderful find! Wonder how many times this scene played out, and how many pictures exist of similar moments across the world between 78-82?? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+iesposta #10 Posted March 9, 2017 AtariBrian, Here is a nice color-corrected, photoshopped version. I hope you like... 16 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorGamer #11 Posted March 9, 2017 Nice picture. I don't think I have any pics of me opening presents BITD. Sorry for your loss. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveD #12 Posted March 9, 2017 So sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing that picture with us. Definitely a window into happier, more innocent times. It's great that you have this! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Nathan Strum #13 Posted March 9, 2017 I'm very sorry to hear about your mom. But so glad that you found the picture - what a treasure! And so... much... shag... carpet! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+save2600 #14 Posted March 9, 2017 I'm very sorry to hear about your mom. But so glad that you found the picture - what a treasure! And so... much... shag... carpet! Super detrimental to Intellivision's and Astrocade's. The VCS ate shag carpet for breakfast as we continued to play all through the day and all through the night! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtariBrian #15 Posted March 9, 2017 AtariBrian, Here is a nice color-corrected, photoshopped version. I hope you like... Corrected.jpg Awesome iesposta ! Thanks for the kind words guys . It absolutely is a treasure to find this especially considering I did not even remember this photo was taken . I will cherish this photo forever . RIP Mom and Whiskers ! 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yurkie #16 Posted March 10, 2017 Sweet photo. So sorry about your Mother. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twin_power #17 Posted March 10, 2017 Sorry to hear about your mother. I have a similar story. Three happy kids, I being one of them, got to share a new 2600 on a Chiristmas 1980's too. I tried to sell it about 20 years ago. My Dad drove 60 miles, half distance from where I live, to buy it back from me. I got it back when he passed four year ago. I still call it "Dad's Atari" to honor that memory. I consider it a family heirloom now. It's a four switch woody 2600 with a recent AV mod from electronicsentimentalities.com. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM_Intellivision #18 Posted March 10, 2017 Brian, So sorry for your loss of your mom - my sincere condolences to you and your family. Thanks for sharing the beautiful photo - make an extra copy and keep the original in a nice frame and treasure it! Joe 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jinks #19 Posted March 10, 2017 Sorry for your loss. That is a great photo!! I have almost no Christmas pictures as very few cameras back then in my family till the mid to late 80s. I think my grandma had a poloroid in the early 80s. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atarian7 #20 Posted March 10, 2017 I'm sorry about your Mom. Very neat picture and iesposta did a great job fixing it up. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Byte Knight #21 Posted March 10, 2017 My deepest sympathies Brian. Glad you could find a bright spot with that picture. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtariBrian #22 Posted March 11, 2017 And on that day is when my obsession for the game Adventure began 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edladdin #23 Posted March 11, 2017 Very sorry for your loss, Brian. I dread the day my mom passes. :-( 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyHW #24 Posted March 19, 2017 Atari in 1980 would have been very cool. I don't remember when we got our Coleco and NES exactly. I do remember exactly when I got my SNES, because it was the first month is was available. Best money I ever spent. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chas10e #25 Posted March 19, 2017 Sorry to hear about you Moms passing and thanks for sharing the pic of Happier times 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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