Game(s0room piccies

[davethebirdman]

Hi Chaps

added some pictures of my gamesroom hope you like them. Its not huge by US standards but I love it.

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And last but not least my most valuable possesions

Dave, that is all SO COOL!
It looks REALLY great!
Here I thought you were missing out on finding cool coin-op stuff across the pond, but you are doing great!
Wow! Very nice jukeboxes, love the Ford gumball machine on the stand, the V-39 is beautiful! The malt shop tile floor is great and the etched window on the entrance is fantastic!
Oh and I LOVE the "Walk/Don't Walk"! I don't have one of those! '>

Really great going. You should be very proud.

Absolutely fantastic.

[joesquid]

WOW!!!  Dave, that room is awesome!!!  Now you just need an old 60s electro-mechanical (EM) pinball!!  Got one question concerning the walk sign.  Do the lights flash and is it set up for U.S current? (115 VAC)  If the lights don't flash but it's still set up for 115 VAC I can get you a couple of wafer flashers.  They fit into the bottom of the light socket and you screw the bulbs down on top of them.  They periodically interrupt the circuit thus causing the lights to flash.  Each wafer is different so none flash at the same interval.  Thought it might add a little to the room!

Oh yeah and where's the ballcap I sent you??  I thought for sure it would be under glass at the center of the room! '>

On top of it all you have two beautiful kids and (obviously) a great wife!  You are truly a lucky man!  Congrats on the room!!

[90grad]

Dave,

Great looking kids you have there.  Mine are my "most valuable possessions", too.  Also, that is one COOL room!!!  Everything in there looks mint.  Again, all I can say is WOW.  Hope you have a great trip over here.

[BrianB]

WOW!!! That's a totally cool Gamesroom! I love your jukes and of course your 39. Eric's right, An old EM pinball would look kinda cool in there.

I hope that I will have a room as neat as that in the the future!  '>

[Bob K]

Very cool, Dave!!  Thanks for the pics!

Great movie posters, gotta love "The Girl Can't Help It"  Ah yes, Jayne Mansfield   '>

[davethebirdman]

Kito - Thanks for pointing that out... Hadn't noticed it myself until now will drive the wife mad until its fixed. Grease is noe of my all time favourites. I have a one sheet teaser from the film  hanging on the wall that I din't take pictures of.

Eric - Your cap is pride of place on my desk at work and is admired by all my work mates. I did think about gluing it down as these things do tend to go walkabout.  Has my parcel arrived yet?? I sent something similar to another person and they haven't got it yet.

The walk/don't walk doesn't flash. So would be very interested in whatever you have to get it going. I tried ordering bits off a site osmeone posted here a few months ago but the seller didn't even have the decency to get back to me.

I thought I was doing okay until I saw this man's webite and pictures of his game(s)room. This is what I one day espire to.

ultimate gameroom.

Dave

[joesquid]

Yeah, nice gameroom.  Something tells me his title starts off with the letters CEO. '>   Honestly I'm more impressed with gamerooms like yours that are designed and built by we of the "blue-collar workers association".  Nothing at all against the guys who make the big bucks...most had to work to get there...but I'm still more impressed with the collections painstakingly acquired by those of us who have to work within a tight budget.  Way to go Dave!!  I can't wait to retire and permanently plant myself somewhere so I can start working on my own gameroom.

Concerning the package; no, it hasn't arrived yet.  I'll let you know as soon as it does.  Again, I'm glad you liked the ballcap.  I'm proud it has been well received by your fellow officers!

[dr galaga]

Nice set up Dave.  Do you guys have arguments about which juke you are going to listen to (or does the loudest one win)?

For those of you who do not subscribe to Gameroom Magazine, they spotlight a different gameroom each month and they put the color pics on their web site http://www.gameroommagazine.com/ .

[Ltransam]

Hi,Dave
           Your room is COOOOLLLL!!!!! .  I realy don't have a game room More like a stuff holder  '> And that's Only one room .         Ltransam

[aspbear]

Great game room Dave.  The kids will love that as they get older.  Joe where do you get those wafers.  I have been looking for something like that. I too like Dave am a police officer and I have one of the lights off the first radio tower I worked out of and would like for it to flash...

Ltransam, cool rooms. That is all of our version of King Tut's tomb.
You must be sitting on an eBay fortune.
Good retirement insurance.

[Kilroy]

Quote (Markito @ Sep. 13 2005,8:48)

Ltransam, cool rooms. That is all of our version of King Tut's tomb. You must be sitting on an eBay fortune. Good retirement insurance.

Ok, how did you get 'Kito's log on.
The 'Real' Markito who have commented on the frozen Coke display on the Cavalier...  '>

Ooops, I'm losing my touch!!!!
It is a sad day "...wasting away again in 'kito-ville.."
I've got to stay focussed.
Thanks for the reality check.

[dr galaga]

Ltransam - looks like an antique store (a cool one at that).

[joesquid]

Asbear- I've found them at ACE Hardware.  Don't remember what they're actually called.  I'll try to pay a visit today to get a couple for Dave and I'll post the info on them tonight.  I know if your ACE doesn't have them, they can be ordered (assuming you have an ACE nearby).

[aspbear]

I do have an ACE close.  Just let me know what they are called..Thanks for the info

That is an awesome game room.  I love the checkered floor and all of your machines look brand new. Excellent excellent work.  '>

[davethebirdman]

Thanks everyone for your great comments.

Makes it all worthwhile. I am working hard to try and find space (and money of course) for another Soda Machine. After all someone once told me that you can't be a collector if you only have one of something.

Only a couple of days now and I'll be on the same side of the world as most of you. Have been following the weather reports here ad it would appear that there is a little storm brewing up on the SC coast that could make our trip more memorable that we first expected.

The home owner with whom we are house exchanging says there is nothing to worry about, just a drop of rain and a bit of wind. Hope so.

Dave

[joesquid]

Dave / G.B,
Sorry this took so long but here is a picture of the "flasher" that one can pick up at any ACE hardware.  If they are out of stock or you find one that doesn't carry them, the ACE SKU number is 30906 and they are generally located on aisle 21.  Dave, don't waste your time looking for them, just enjoy your stay in the Big Country!!  I picked up two of these for you and (hopefully) they'll be waiting for you when you return home!
For anyone interested, here's what they look like.

[davethebirdman]

Hi Eric

Thanks very much. Have tried to reply to your e-mail a few times but it keeps bounciing back.

I am currently fostering relationships with our  Helicopter Pilots at work so when you do get over here a ride over central london could be in order. Its the only thing allowed anywhere near the major sites.

Dave

[MCarter]

Dave ,

Do you live in London?  Iam traveling there Oct 14th. and was wondering if there is anything vending machine releated there. Also do you need me to bring over anything.

Yeah, bring him some vintage vending machines, because he has found that they are nearly non-existant over there.

[davethebirdman]

Hello Matt

I live about 30 miles north of London. Where are you going and what gare you doing??

There is a big (for English standards) Jukebox show at Kempton Race Ground very close to London on, I think the 20th.

juke show

If you are there then its worth a visit. IIf Just to laugh at the prices we pay for our stuff. There will be some dealers from Holand over who are very heavy into Americana, including Soda.

Let me know what your plans are??? Thanks for the offer of bringing things over. I have a candy machine and now a 1950's telephone that I'm "shlacking" back and the Mrs has definately put her foot down. Did try and ask for the Lifesavers that The good Dr found but she said no. When I asked about a wooden crate full of 6oz bottles wieghing in at a hefty 35lb she threatened divorce.

Dave

[aspbear]

Thanks Eric,  I got one and it works perfectly in my old radio tower light...

[MCarter]

Dave,
Going there on a Business trip .Looks like i will be gone before the show. My dates there are Oct. 13 - 20 th. I there any cool coin op places around? I am going to the marine time museum. and a few other places of interest. Let me know,

[Jim]

Thanks for info Dave!
I've included the show in our Event Calendar...

[davethebirdman]

Hi Matt

sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Have to try and fit a bit of time in for the beach etc.

Sorry mate but there isn't much of a market for the sort of coin op we talk about on this forum.

There are a couple of Jukebox shops close by if you like that sort of thing but nothing soda wise etc.

Have you been to London before??? There is lots to do and see all weithin easy reach of each other.

Pitty about Jukebox Madness that is the highlight of the English Calander.

Just outside Amsterdam next weekend is the world's biggest Jukebox show (Apparently), Yep even bigger than Chicago. Have never been there myself. Had hoped to go this year but not now that I have already spent all of my goodies money over here.

Dave

[MCarter]

1st time going there, Any highlight areas i need to look for?

[davethebirdman]

Hi Matt

not sure what you are into but London has about everything to keep you occupied for a few days. (Except coin-op) jukebox shop

The link above is very central but very expensive. Woreth a visit I suppose.

Most museums are free. If you are going to the Musuem at Greenwich try and do it on a Sunday and take in the Greenwich Market. Lots and lots of stalls selling alsorts.

The London Eye is well worth a trip. Book on line and save the queues.

Let me know what you like and I have a think

Dave