Mathy Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Hello guys Two things: 1) Could you guys please add some names to the pictures? 2) There's a big Atari 8 bit meeting in 08485 Lengenfeld in Germany in less than two weeks that lasts from Sunday to Sunday. One week! Check out my meetings site for more information. Sincerely Mathy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tschak909 Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Covid really reset me, and I didn't realize how much more isolated I had been for the last two years, even more than usual! I ran into @x=usr(1536) outside the museum, and it genuinely took me a moment to realize: (1) somebody was talking to me (2) I was supposed to say something back. So yeah, sorry about that. -THom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 18 hours ago, tschak909 said: Covid really reset me, and I didn't realize how much more isolated I had been for the last two years, even more than usual! I ran into @x=usr(1536) outside the museum, and it genuinely took me a moment to realize: (1) somebody was talking to me (2) I was supposed to say something back. So yeah, sorry about that. -THom No worries It took me some time to readjust as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cx2k Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 Sorry to be silent after the meet-up but I left town the next morning for about 9 days and am still catching up! Quick re-cap. We had ~30 people attend ranging from new users to seasoned veterans. I'll admit it was a little disorganized and the room was a little small for the amount of people (already working on fixing that for the next one). To summarize: - There were demos of prototypes and homebrew games set up on different computers for people to try out including some great repros by @ndary including a Prince of Persia cart. - David Murray (The 8-bit Guy) showed off and sold copies of the Atari version of his new game, Attack of the Petscii Robots. - @tschak909 gave a great demo on FujiNet. - @doctorclu brought a literal truckload of stuff and gave it away for free!! I'm talking Atari disk drives, computers, joysticks, magazines, just boxes and boxes of parts. It was an event unto itself! - Event goers had free reign in the National Videogame Museum to play as much as they wanted. - @Albert was kind enought to make up some of the 8-bit games sold through the AA store and donated half of the sales to the museum! - Every attendee received a ticket to the door prize raffle. Prizes included Disney movie posters and merch from Free Guy & Black Widow as well as an NVM swag bag! Also given away - a complete copy of Omnitrend's Universe, a sealed copy of Jumpman, a box of floppy disks, a sealed copy of Serpentine and a FujiNet (graciously donated by @Gavin1968 from www.vintagecomputercenter.com). - Special Guests - Rebecca Heineman, Jennell Jaquays, Chris Chance and a surprise last minute guest - Bob Brodie who many will remember worked for Atari starting out as their User Group Coordinator and staying through the Jag era! - Did I mention free soda and beer? Will be reaching out to folks to see how often they'd like to do these meet-ups. Quarterly, twice a year, etc? Pics are on FB but I'll try to get some over here as well. Thanks to everyone who made this a special night and looking forward to the next one. -John 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 On 9/9/2021 at 4:39 PM, cx2k said: On 9/9/2021 at 4:39 PM, cx2k said: Sorry to be silent after the meet-up but I left town the next morning for about 9 days and am still catching up! Quick re-cap.... (clip) Thanks to everyone who made this a special night and looking forward to the next one. -John That was a wonderful event John and everyone! Came with perfect timing for me as I looked to regift things before moving. That said, might have some more freebies next meeting, but nothing like this time. Quote On 9/2/2021 at 9:25 PM, tschak909 said: Covid really reset me, and I didn't realize how much more isolated I had been for the last two years, even more than usual! I ran into @x=usr(1536) outside the museum, and it genuinely took me a moment to realize: (1) somebody was talking to me (2) I was supposed to say something back. So yeah, sorry about that. -THom The meeting was a nice oasis of seeing people in a desert of isolation. Can totally relate to the awkwardness. Think we all can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceHunter Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Damn, missed this one, would love to make the next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 51 minutes ago, SpaceHunter said: Damn, missed this one, would love to make the next one! There certainly will be more! I look forward to attending as well. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 @cx2k: So... When's the next meeting? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cx2k Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 16 hours ago, x=usr(1536) said: @cx2k: So... When's the next meeting? ? I'll probably be sending out an email in the next day or two. I'm hosting a small "beginner" meet on the 23rd for people just starting out in Atari computers. Really basic ovrview of computers stuff. The next actual meet will probably be in January, and then quarterly from there. Keep an eye out for an email. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Just checking in again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 16 hours ago, x=usr(1536) said: Just checking in again Yeh I'd be curious to know. Might even have more freebies to bring, though not nearly as many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Atari Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 On 8/6/2021 at 3:02 PM, cx2k said: One of the things we'll have going on is the chance to play some of these Atari Corp. prototypes. I know the hard-core folks have probably played them but some of the people just getting into it may not have had the opportunity. I would love to purchase some "XE Boxes" Did you make these? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle22 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Anyone w/ Atari 8 bit is welcome to come to my store. I have a TNFS server for for those w/ FujiNet. Let me know if interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Atari Computer meeting in Dallas today at 6 pm (see image) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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