achika Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Hey everyone. I know I really don't post here at all, but I thought I'd throw the invite/offer onto the table for anyone who wants to go, as it was fun meeting you last time. On August 7th around 3 ish till close I would like to hold another get together for Michigan DP/AA members but this time at Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum in Farmington Hills. Anyone from the surrounding states, etc. is welcome to attend. I don't know the area that well, so I didn't really have plans for "trading" but instead more of a relaxing, quarter munching afternoon. 31005 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334, U.S.A. (248) 626-5020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.FoodMonster Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Like I said at the DP forums, I'll see what I can do, but its just about 90% that I can go with no trouble. Hopefully we can get everyone that came last time to come, if not more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 I'll be there. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_Dodgson Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Count me in! Marvin's is one of the best places to go (except when tiny kids are having a B'day party there). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achika Posted August 5, 2004 Author Share Posted August 5, 2004 Hi all! Just a friendly reminder that Marvin's is this Saturday and anyone who wants to come is invited. I hope to see lots of people there, cause we're gonna have a ton of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 i should show up with a car full of stuff to sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 I may or may not be there depending on this whole wedding thing. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 BTW I just wanted to let evryone know that if I am able to come I will bring the Meltdown proto so everyone can get a good look at it. I should have it today sometime. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 I have to work Hopefully there will be another meet not too far off (and hopefully on a Wed, or a Thrus. since those are my only two days off) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.FoodMonster Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 BTW I just wanted to let evryone know that if I am able to come I will bring the Meltdown proto so everyone can get a good look at it. I should have it today sometime. Tempest Sweet, I cant wait to see it! I hope for everyones sake that it actually works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 I suppose I'll have to bring a real trade box this time I'm 90% sure I can go...but it's up to the powers with wheels. They're interested in going to marvins though, so I should be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.FoodMonster Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Well, my ride cancelled, so unless I can be really crafty... Have a good time everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achika Posted August 7, 2004 Author Share Posted August 7, 2004 How far away are you from Marvin's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 I won't be able to make it. Turns out I am going to the wedding. Catch ya all at the next one. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.FoodMonster Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 How far away are you from Marvin's? When you get back from there... Its roughly an hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_Dodgson Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Guess that's why we didn't see anyone there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Guess that's why we didn't see anyone ther Yeah sorry about that. I really wish I could have made it, but a good friend of mine is having a wedding (I'm actually due at the reception in a half hour). Maybe next time. I really wanted to finally meet you. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susuwatari Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 There's always the chance of another meet at Pete's in Ann Arbor. It's a short walk from where I live, about 3 miles so if my car somehow breaks down like the last time, I'll just leave it where ever it ends up and walk. Carrying those extra C64 stuff might be a PITA if I don't get a shopping cart first. ***mental note, steal a shopping cart from either Kroger or Kmart*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.FoodMonster Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Guess that's why we didn't see anyone there How many people showed up? I know it was more of a DP crowd anyways, but I met them all at Petes before. How was the place, anyways? I still want to go down there, just because I hear good things about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.FoodMonster Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Actually, I might be going to Pete's tonight. I cant stand a 2 week break from some Arcade DDR or Guitar Freaks! /if edit button was only back.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Well if anyone wants to go to Pete's tomorrow I'm game. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.FoodMonster Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Yeah, I ended up not going tonight, go figure. Plus, I have work tomarrow 4-8. I think we should just have a monthly get together at Pete's, so its not a big dissapointment if someone cant come, and there are so many local-ish members. Pete's sticky thread, anyone? That really is a pretty good idea.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achika Posted August 11, 2004 Author Share Posted August 11, 2004 It was very different from Pete's. The website for MMMM played up how many modern things it had, but there weren't really that many but many, many vintage and classic mechanical units. Mostly redemption machines that really didn't have that great of prizes in them (except the Lighthouse machines, CURSE THE LIGHTHOUSE) I do believe that future meets that I try to organize will be at Pete's or other arcades. (Hopefully a previous visit will be permitted before solidifying [sp] the venue) There was a small handful of people that showed up, many from DP, some dual-board posters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 I can't say I'd like monthly petes meets, because petes gets old. Plus it's in ann arbor. Ann Arbor, being a college town, is kinda lame. Wizzy Wigs notwithstanding. As I did on DP, I'll mention a few ideas I had... Butterfly on Van Dyke. Kinda seedy area, to be sure, but it's a good sized arcade. Lots of racing games, some music games, fighters, old games. There is some newish stuff, but mostly older games. My friend Jen hates playing there, on account of rude guys, though, so obviously it'd probably be less appealing to female members. Meets at peoples houses. This would definitely be cool, if we could find someone with a good sized game room. I could talk to Robotron about having something at his place sometime, as he's got a great setup, though he does lack music games, if that's what you're after. Still though, he is the man at neo geo fighters Renting out a hall or something (bizounce, working at the southgate civic center, can get those pretty cheap), bring some tvs and games and trade equipment, and just having a good time for the day. I've kinda been pushing that idea since January at the never-happened Pete's Meet. Just a few thoughts. Petes as the main place is fine and all, but honestly, if there's one thing I've learned from tourneys, it's that if you don't put any variety into it, people will stop coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 I'm up for any of those things. Always having it as Pete's will get kinda boring after a bit. Surely there have to be more arcades than Pete's and Marvin's in this damn state! Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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