Hello! CJ and Lou suggested for me to introduce myself since I’m new to the VCF community… I’m Nicholas Fiore. I had wanted to go to VCF East for the past couple years ever since I found out about it, and finally this year I was able to and had an absolute blast. I met a couple people whom I knew from online at the event as well, being Lou, Ian, CJ, and Z. I also realize that I'm younger than more than half of you, only being 18, but I’ve been into vintage and retro tech since I was pretty young. In late 2014, I started collecting computers and since then have amassed 74 computers in my collection :D . I mainly collect Apple/Macintosh-related items, with 52 of my machines being Apple/Macintosh computers. As of lately, however, I’d like to focus on getting more and learning more about vintage PC and Commodore stuff. Besides computers, I also collect and enjoy video games consoles. I currently own every Nintendo console except for the Virtual Boy and GameBoy Color, an Atari 2600, and as of lately I’ve been focusing on acquiring Sega consoles. Thank you for allowing me to join the group. Its awesome to be around others that share similar interests. I had an absolutely fantastic time at VCF East this year and plan to attend next year as well, and other evens as my schedule permits. - Nicholas P.S. For anyone who is interested, here is my complete inventory list of my collection: https://pastebin.com/QCywc4QM
Welcome! When you get around to it, there are a few of us who can help you get into the world of Commodore. Chris On Aug 12, 2018, at 4:02 PM, Nicholas Fiore via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote: Hello! CJ and Lou suggested for me to introduce myself since I’m new to the VCF community… I’m Nicholas Fiore. I had wanted to go to VCF East for the past couple years ever since I found out about it, and finally this year I was able to and had an absolute blast. I met a couple people whom I knew from online at the event as well, being Lou, Ian, CJ, and Z. I also realize that I'm younger than more than half of you, only being 18, but I’ve been into vintage and retro tech since I was pretty young. In late 2014, I started collecting computers and since then have amassed 74 computers in my collection :D . I mainly collect Apple/Macintosh-related items, with 52 of my machines being Apple/Macintosh computers. As of lately, however, I’d like to focus on getting more and learning more about vintage PC and Commodore stuff. Besides computers, I also collect and enjoy video games consoles. I currently own every Nintendo console except for the Virtual Boy and GameBoy Color, an Atari 2600, and as of lately I’ve been focusing on acquiring Sega consoles. Thank you for allowing me to join the group. Its awesome to be around others that share similar interests. I had an absolutely fantastic time at VCF East this year and plan to attend next year as well, and other evens as my schedule permits. - Nicholas P.S. For anyone who is interested, here is my complete inventory list of my collection: https://pastebin.com/QCywc4QM
Thanks Doug, I see how you are! P. S.: Doug might be one of the guys who knows what he is doing. On Aug 13, 2018, at 12:09 AM, Douglas Crawford via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote: Don't do it! Its a trap! Doug (I think the only Doug in the group) PS: Welcome!
On 8/12/2018 6:11 PM, Chris Fala via vcf-midatlantic wrote: Welcome! When you get around to it, there are a few of us who can help you get into the world of Commodore.
Chris
On Aug 12, 2018, at 4:02 PM, Nicholas Fiore via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Hello! CJ and Lou suggested for me to introduce myself since I’m new to the VCF community…
I’m Nicholas Fiore. I had wanted to go to VCF East for the past couple years ever since I found out about it, and finally this year I was able to and had an absolute blast. I met a couple people whom I knew from online at the event as well, being Lou, Ian, CJ, and Z. I also realize that I'm younger than more than half of you, only being 18, but I’ve been into vintage and retro tech since I was pretty young. In late 2014, I started collecting computers and since then have amassed 74 computers in my collection :D . I mainly collect Apple/Macintosh-related items, with 52 of my machines being Apple/Macintosh computers. As of lately, however, I’d like to focus on getting more and learning more about vintage PC and Commodore stuff.
Besides computers, I also collect and enjoy video games consoles. I currently own every Nintendo console except for the Virtual Boy and GameBoy Color, an Atari 2600, and as of lately I’ve been focusing on acquiring Sega consoles.
Thank you for allowing me to join the group. Its awesome to be around others that share similar interests. I had an absolutely fantastic time at VCF East this year and plan to attend next year as well, and other evens as my schedule permits.
- Nicholas
P.S. For anyone who is interested, here is my complete inventory list of my collection: https://pastebin.com/QCywc4QM
Welcome! Since you've already found enlightenment with your apple II and Macintosh collection, it's only natural that you'd want to see how the "other half" lives. There's always an attraction to the seedier side of things, so don't feel bad about looking into those commodore and pc machines. Everyone goes slumming once in awhile! ;-) Seriously though, Chris and Doug are two great people to put you on the commodore path for sure, and if you ever have any questions or needs from the apple side, feel free to reach out to me at any time. I believe we spoke when you were at VCF, I had the apple II display in the center isle at the event. Kelly and Dean would even tell you about the TRS/Tandy machines, although I'm not sure why you'd want to know :p So much knowledge and experience here in this list about so many different things, you will find most every question you can think of answered and answered beyond your satisfaction! Video game consoles are my second passion so I'm right there with you! Tony Bogan
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