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Offline WayneTopic starter

Ping...
« on: May 07, 2013, 01:34:25 PM »
Good morning fellow Amiga sock enthusiasts.

Sorry, I know this is the wrong forum really, but I just wanted to pop my head up out of the rabbit hole to say "hey".  To see how everyone here's doing under the "now-not-so-new" site boss, and -- really -- just see if any of my old friends were still around.

Still wondering if Amiga equipment is off the rails expensive, or has dropped through the floor like Video Toasters did at one point.

Regards and best wishes...

Wayne
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Re: Ping...
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2013, 01:41:05 PM »
well blow me down, hey everyone its wayne :)
 
How are things, very long time no see, rabbit hole deep these days ?
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Re: Ping...
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2013, 01:52:18 PM »
Just a whole different world.  Worked for the USAF for a while, then the USMC for about 19 months in Norfolk, VA, now I'm up near Washington D.C. and missing living in the United States very much...

Near Washington D.C., it seems that English is a second language and Americans are a severe minority, but I digress...  that's more of a coffee house subject...

I think about AO and you guys all the time, but never come here for fear of stirring up the drama queens and ending up causing even more controversy. :)

As for me, picked up bicycling. Bought a Trek Shift 4 the other day and I'm now commuting to work when I can..  Bicycling is very much Amiga-like in that you buy the main part -- in this case the bike -- then you spend years trying to buy all the tchotchke to make it your own.

When I made that connection in my head, Just wondered how you guys were doing and thought I'd check in.

Wayne
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Re: Ping...
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2013, 02:12:26 PM »
Quote from: Wayne;733993
Good morning fellow Amiga sock enthusiasts.

Sorry, I know this is the wrong forum really, but I just wanted to pop my head up out of the rabbit hole to say "hey".  To see how everyone here's doing under the "now-not-so-new" site boss, and -- really -- just see if any of my old friends were still around.

Still wondering if Amiga equipment is off the rails expensive, or has dropped through the floor like Video Toasters did at one point.

Regards and best wishes...

Wayne



Hi Wayne,

I'd say accelerators are still garnishing rather high prices, be they PPC or otherwise.

A CSPPC hit 1300 USD on Ebay with 5 bidders still fighting for it over the 1000 USD mark, if that's any indication.

Not a bad thread for catching up on pricing...

are we still sharing crazy ebay postings?

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Re: Ping...
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2013, 06:20:33 PM »
Hey man! Good to hear from you!
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Re: Ping...
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2013, 07:14:03 PM »
Crikey - I remember you. :)

Nice to see you back!
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Re: Ping...
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2013, 08:37:42 PM »
Hey Wayne,

Nice to see you pop in (and you should more often - you put a lot of work into this place regardless of whether you own it anymore), I tend to only lurk on A.org now that my amiga is relegated to the loft.

Good work on the bike, cycling is a great way to get to work and get fit.  Very jelous of that bike too, I'm still using a 20 year old Raleigh M-Trax, well the frame is 20 years old and it's had numerous new sets of wheels and chainsets!  Now I'm starting to sound like trigger from Only Fools and Horses.

Anyway, nice to see you pop in.
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Re: Ping...
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2013, 08:51:34 PM »
Oh Hai!  In the DC area now?  Fantastic, get a few more Amiga users in the area and maybe we can start up an old user's group again!  :)  #wishfulthinking
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Re: Ping...
« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2013, 09:44:38 PM »
Quote from: Wayne;733993
Good morning fellow Amiga sock enthusiasts.

Still wondering if Amiga equipment is off the rails expensive, or has dropped through the floor like Video Toasters did at one point.

Regards and best wishes...

Wayne


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Re: Ping...
« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2013, 10:15:42 PM »
Speak of the devil, I was just pining for the old days on "the real Amiga.org" earlier today and wondered what you were up to.

RE: DC,  Isn't English a second language for all you colonials on the other side of the pond? ;)
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Re: Ping...
« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2013, 11:58:33 PM »
Quote from: Wayne;733995
As for me, picked up bicycling. Bought a Trek Shift 4 the other day and I'm now commuting to work when I can..  Bicycling is very much Amiga-like in that you buy the main part -- in this case the bike -- then you spend years trying to buy all the tchotchke to make it your own.

Same with motorcycles :)

Quote from: Ron White (on bicycling)
Who woulda thought ten years ago that today Lance Armstrong and I would have the same number of Tour de France wins?

I left my mountain bike out on my balcony for in the elements, so its needing new everything.

I ended up buying this single speed bike. There are not many hills around here, but I never considered a strong headwind. It would be very strange riding a bike with that coasts now.

http://www.criticalcycles.com/diamond-2/light-blue-frame-yellow-red-wheels.html

swapped out the seat, hand grips and pedals so far and installed water bottle and headlight.

Its great you can ride to work :) I might be able to do it once but there is a 50% chance I'd die on the way there, and 50% chance I'd die on the way home.
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Re: Ping...
« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2013, 12:05:48 AM »
If I remember, the last time you were here Wayne, you stirred up the "Drama Queens" with some negative comments about our pastime.
But, still, it good to see you posting again.

BTW - Accelerators are through the roof, but some other equipment has become dirt cheap.
I bought an A2000 a few months ago for $45 (and yes, it does work).
A2000s are so common (and cheap) that i've been think of working oin a project with some Hiutachi 6309s to work on 8 bit software.
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Re: Ping...
« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2013, 02:50:15 AM »
ZOMG!!!11!

Wayne! How are you? Good too see you back! You still have your amigas?
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Re: Ping...
« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2013, 11:56:40 PM »
Hi Wayne,

I think quite a few of us are still here. So, Washington DC, huh? Is it as nice as Fallout 3 promises? :D
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Re: Ping...
« Reply #14 on: May 09, 2013, 10:31:24 AM »
there's a blast from the past.
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