The MilkMan Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Well, I found some old Christmas photos and thought I'd share them with you all. It would be great if you all had some to post as well. Loved to see 'em! This first pic is Christmas morning '78. By the looks of it, my guess it's around 4:30 am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Sweet! I know my parents have some pics of me at Christmas in 1982 getting my Berzerk, Star Raiders, and Pitfall! carts... I'll try to scrounge 'em up when I see them next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The MilkMan Posted December 13, 2003 Author Share Posted December 13, 2003 This is later in the day. Maybe even a couple hours later. We're playing Basketball on that old B/W TV. Wish I still had that 'ol sixer! In later years, someone broke into our house and stole a bunch of stuff. The sixer and all my games were among those thieved items. Look close, behind the TV (to the right if your facing the TV) you can see my 12" Darth Vader I got too! Also, notice my nerd kid death grip I had on the controller. Geez, what a dork! Got holiday pics? post 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastius Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Cool photo... I'm going to look in my albums soon, see if i can find me gaming... StarWars pajama's... cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Also, notice my nerd kid death grip I had on the controller. Geez, what a dork! Oh, is that the joystick in your hand? Your dad's grip reminds me of the guys on the first Activision catalog: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The MilkMan Posted December 13, 2003 Author Share Posted December 13, 2003 Oh, is that the joystick in your hand? Stop it. LOL, i know i know. I figured I would get a little raz from that! Your dad's grip reminds me of the guys on the first Activision catalog: Yea, he turned down that photo op. But he totally schooled that actor to pose like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 You are cracking me up... you need to post more often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Great pics! Thanks for sharing! I only wish I had some... Maybe in some old albums back in Ohio?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Oh, is that the joystick in your hand? Stop it. LOL, i know i know. I figured I would get a little raz from that! Your dad's grip reminds me of the guys on the first Activision catalog: Yea, he turned down that photo op. But he totally schooled that actor to pose like that I got yur Space Invader right HERE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uosipa llamxew Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Great pics! Unfortunately I was probably like 1 when we got our VCS... If I searched long and hard, I might have some pics when we got the INTV or NES though. I know there are some when I got my Gameboy - but those old Atari pics would beat anything I could ever find - for sure. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holygrailvideogames.com Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 I don't have any pictures, but this thread is reminding me that this Christmas will be the 25th anniversary of collecting Atari items for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxglove9 Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 aww..cute pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 Boy, I'm glad I don't have any pictures opening any Atari-related presents when I was younger. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhwolfman Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 Man, Those are cool pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.FoodMonster Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 I have some pictures of me getting my PSX and N64, but those arent of any intrest. I was -20 when the atari came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uosipa llamxew Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 I was -20 when the atari came out. Why... your just a young'un! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARI TROLL Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 Always thought this was a cool one. Don't have any pics of me when I was little around the Atari during the Holidays. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 I have to bug my mom for my old Atari pics. I remember one on Xmas morning where it's about 5:30 AM and I'm holding the box with wrapping paper all over the floor. It's an embarrassing pic because if I remember corrctly I'm wearing a sweatshirt with a Smurf playing soccer on it. I'll see if she can dig it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantone56 Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 hey milkman those pics are so cool. I wish I had some to post but I dont ... but that doesnt mean I wouldnt want to see more of all of yours Maybe someone should start an official christmas pic thread that shows atari stuff...score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolt Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 I don't think there's any shots of me getting my Atari and it's just as well--I was such a brat! I was maybe 11 or so and I was certain I was going to get one, even though my folks were basically broke at that time. My younger brother and I got a bunch of nice stuff, I'm sure, and I recall that he got whatever his big hoped-for present was, but as the presents were slowly cleared away from under the tree, I realized that there was no Atari-shaped box under the tree. As the thought that 'this is it; no Atari, pal" began to sink in, I got all pouty and misty-eyed. I was mad at myself because I knew I should be grateful for what I'd been given, but I was disappointed, I was jealous that my brother had gotten his big present and, gosh, I was 11 and it was Christmas morning, so not getting an Atari was earth-shattering. As a result, I was very surly to everyone as they finished opening their presents (I have one of those dads who takes about 2 hours to open each present ). Eventually, I got sent to go put on the tea kettle so that we could start getting breakfast going, and that was the clincher--they weren't going to pull an Atari out from somewhere as a surprise; that was it for this year. I was so demolished as I walked into the kitchen and started heating the water, sniffling, mumbling to myself about how nobody really cared about me and so on. So when I came back to the living room and found that familiar rectangular box under the tree along with two cartridge-shaped packages (one each for my brother and I), I was both thrilled and utterly ashamed of myself. Now, fast-forward 20-something years. This past August, my folks gave me a pile of Atari manuals they found at a flea market as a birthday present, 'cause they're really sweet people. My mom commented how it was so funny that all these years later, they were still giving me Atari stuff--and I wound up telling them the story above. Well, they had no memory of me being a little jerk at all, just that I was so happy to get the 2600. I sure wish I remembered it their way, but instead I carry with me the lesson to watch how I behave--other people may forgive and/or forget, but I never seem to. As much as I dig my Atari, the memory of getting it will always be bittersweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwilkson Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Always thought this was a cool one. Don't have any pics of me when I was little around the Atari during the Holidays. Cheers Bob Polaro told a *great* story about when he learned about that stamp. I think a friend sent him a note through the mail that said simply "take a look at the stamp on this letter." Or something like that. Imagine...what a cool way to find out that they've made a postage stamp out of a game you wrote almost 20 years ago. A stamp to symbolize an entire DECADE of time. Wow. What a shock. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 THAT'S A REAL STAMP!?!?! Is it still available form the post office? I would buy a sheet of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantone56 Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 wow dolt I can sympathise with you my parents did the same to me with sega genisis. I also acted like a jerk and got misty eyed, It's just a good thing my parents dont remember it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.FoodMonster Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 I was -20 when the atari came out. Why... your just a young'un! :wink: er.... -10 my math = bad on a sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariDude Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 THAT'S A REAL STAMP!?!?! Is it still available form the post office? I would buy a sheet of those. Yes it is a real stamp that is available from the post office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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