Wow, I lucked out... - Page 2

eidian · 05-06-2008

Man, I'm in trouble! We live in a condo so there is no garden, can't paint the exterior, etc. I mean, I living room is a decent size so it's overwhelming--but if she wants me to move it into the office, I can do that. I know that in the end, she'll let me keep it.

Thrilla: I loved your post, it made me laugh. If I go by your post, I'm dead meat because this is exactly what she's going to see when she walks into living room from the garage stair case:

And here's a slightly different view from the middle stair case:

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Originally Posted by Alf

Cool congrats on the find. In my wifes house I guarantee (sp) it wouldn't be welcome in the living room. LMAO

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Originally Posted by THRILLA

You are obviously under stress if you think that a new mother is going to welcome this game in her livingroom. Shake head vigorously then get it out, NOW. Park car on street whatever, but don't let that thing be the first thing she sees when she gets home.

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Originally Posted by deacon00

You know, Eidian, if you have one of those walk paths leading from your front door to either the driveway or street, then you might better plant bushes of red roses and tulips along the path as well.

Paint the exterior of the house.

Give the lawn a manicure.

Sell the motorcycle and get new carpet.

What else?!? Anybody want to add?!?

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Originally Posted by antiq

Good deal. Clean up but leave something for wifey. You don't want her to feel un needed. Call her and ask her where to put your new treasure.

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Originally Posted by mcneese5

Thats a great deal , now lets hope the wife doest go frogger on you.

eidian · 05-06-2008

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Originally Posted by zedx11

LOL

I'm glad that you liked that one Darrell.

*Tod* · 05-06-2008

I am officially jealous Ed. That's major geek coolness you have in your living room.

It's easier to ask forgiveness, than permission, and you got it cheap, so I wouldn't worry too much.
Besides, like you said, you can always move it into the office.

tricker · 05-06-2008

i envy your living room.. mine is pretty bare right now cause i had to buy a fridge.. oh and new tires and saddle bags and tank bag and a few other things..

cpttoad1swife · 05-06-2008

maybe have some roses on the table to welcome her home? lol oh yeah does it take money or is it rigged so you don't have to pay? if it takes money tell her its your new piggy bank for the babys college fund. lol maybe that will work

Wildh2oskier · 05-06-2008

Put a bow and a name tag with the kids name on it. Tell her it is your present for the new one (as soon as its old enough to play it).

michelebee · 05-07-2008

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Originally Posted by Wildh2oskier

Put a bow and a name tag with the kids name on it. Tell her it is your present for the new one (as soon as its old enough to play it).

That kind of humor may get u a pass. LOL cant help but to laugh at that. Women cant resist humor O; ) Unless shes *****y...by the sounds of it shes cool. That is a really good deal tho, hell Id play that. O: )

eidian · 05-07-2008

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Originally Posted by Tod

I am officially jealous Ed. That's major geek coolness you have in your living room.

It's easier to ask forgiveness, than permission, and you got it cheap, so I wouldn't worry too much.
Besides, like you said, you can always move it into the office.

Whoa! I have won the envy of The Chief! I feel pretty good about myself right now.

I showed your picture to my wife once and she laughed because she said, "Hey, he looks like the Chief Tyrol from BSG", before I could even ask her who you resemble. So I'll tell her I have it on good authority that the video game is cool...then I'll probably end up moving into the office anyway.

eidian · 05-07-2008

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Originally Posted by tricker

i envy your living room.. mine is pretty bare right now cause i had to buy a fridge.. oh and new tires and saddle bags and tank bag and a few other things..

Thanks, you know what the irony is? When we first moved into the condo we only had my 32" tube TV and she wanted to watch 24 in Hi-Def so she told me to pick a flatscreen and she paid for it. All because of a TV show...well, in addition to 24, she enjoys watching Dancing with the Farts, American Idol, Wheel and Jeopardy in HiDef. Women...there's no stopping them when they want something.

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Originally Posted by cpttoad1swife

maybe have some roses on the table to welcome her home? lol oh yeah does it take money or is it rigged so you don't have to pay? if it takes money tell her its your new piggy bank for the babys college fund. lol maybe that will work

Roses...hmm...I'll think about that one. The game doesn't take quarters, it just has a one/two player buttons. What's cool is that the bottom part is actually storage space, the front face at the bottom is a door to a shelved cabinet. I put the CD books and the Wii/GameCube accessories in there. If that's not a selling point, what is?

eidian · 05-07-2008

That's it! A big bow and a card that says, "Happy Mother's Day!". I'm off to the Hallmark shop right now! Thanks guys!

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Originally Posted by Wildh2oskier

Put a bow and a name tag with the kids name on it. Tell her it is your present for the new one (as soon as its old enough to play it).

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Originally Posted by michelebee

That kind of humor may get u a pass. LOL cant help but to laugh at that. Women cant resist humor O; ) Unless shes *****y...by the sounds of it shes cool. That is a really good deal tho, hell Id play that. O: )

cpttoad1swife · 05-07-2008

lol have you told her about it yet? and if not and you carried neices and nephews to the mall and they was with you have they? i bet she knows about it lol put a piggy bank on top of it and put a quarter in it everytime you play it.... then when its full take her out to a good dinner etc....

eidian · 05-07-2008

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Originally Posted by cpttoad1swife

lol have you told her about it yet? and if not and you carried neices and nephews to the mall and they was with you have they? i bet she knows about it lol put a piggy bank on top of it and put a quarter in it everytime you play it.... then when its full take her out to a good dinner etc....

You don't know these kids, they are way too smart for being 15, two of them 14 and one 12 (I think I said that he was eleven earlier in the thread); although they are all excited about the machine, they would rather be quiet about it just so they could see me get yelled at by their auntie because that would be more fun than just telling her...and then they can still play the machine after that.

vn2kbob · 05-07-2008

Nice find! Have an acquaintance who collect and repairs old pin ball machines. Tell you, it's a whole 'nother sub-culture out there with this stuff!

CTRider · 05-07-2008

After see the above pictures, you can say "Honey, every time I play it, I can look up and see your beautiful face in our wedding picture..."

cpttoad1swife · 05-14-2008

anyone heard from edian????? his wife came home to a gaming machine in her living room and he hasn't been on since. lol think we need to send out a search party?

zedx11 · 05-14-2008

he was here a couple days ago. he hasn't said if it's for sale yet.

Wildh2oskier · 05-15-2008

I really need to know how this came out.

tricker · 05-15-2008

Release the search party!!!!

daemon · 05-15-2008

joust and sinistar!!!
sweet...i'm on my way

05-06-2008	#23 (permalink)
Tod I yam what I yam Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 21,991	I am officially jealous Ed. That's major geek coolness you have in your living room. It's easier to ask forgiveness, than permission, and you got it cheap, so I wouldn't worry too much. Besides, like you said, you can always move it into the office. __________________ “Saying what we think gives us a wider conversational range than saying what we know.” - Cullen Hightower

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vn2kbob Minimizing the Regrets! Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Mountains of Utah Posts: 1,687	Nice find! Have an acquaintance who collect and repairs old pin ball machines. Tell you, it's a whole 'nother sub-culture out there with this stuff! __________________ Bob's '08 Mean Streak

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CTRider TV Guru Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 10,592	After see the above pictures, you can say "Honey, every time I play it, I can look up and see your beautiful face in our wedding picture..." __________________ 1983 Honda CB550 About Me Answers to your Gadget Questions Gadget Forum

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daemon devil in god's country BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: greeley,colorado Posts: 11,095	joust and sinistar!!! sweet...i'm on my way __________________ my_vids litany_of_fear

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tricker digs tinfoil hats BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 1,214	i envy your living room.. mine is pretty bare right now cause i had to buy a fridge.. oh and new tires and saddle bags and tank bag and a few other things..

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cpttoad1swife Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,661	maybe have some roses on the table to welcome her home? lol oh yeah does it take money or is it rigged so you don't have to pay? if it takes money tell her its your new piggy bank for the babys college fund. lol maybe that will work

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Wildh2oskier Resident Junk Expert BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 85	Put a bow and a name tag with the kids name on it. Tell her it is your present for the new one (as soon as its old enough to play it).

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cpttoad1swife Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,661	lol have you told her about it yet? and if not and you carried neices and nephews to the mall and they was with you have they? i bet she knows about it lol put a piggy bank on top of it and put a quarter in it everytime you play it.... then when its full take her out to a good dinner etc....

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cpttoad1swife Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,661	anyone heard from edian????? his wife came home to a gaming machine in her living room and he hasn't been on since. lol think we need to send out a search party?

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zedx11 Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 22,566	he was here a couple days ago. he hasn't said if it's for sale yet.

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tricker digs tinfoil hats BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 1,214	Release the search party!!!!

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