[torontocbm] Re: Fwd: "Game Night 2008 - Spring Edition" at the PC Museum
- From: "Gil Winkler" <kimmyland@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: torontocbm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 04:42:59 -0400
That is hilarious James!
:)
On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 6:42 PM, <james.m.alexander@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Months for an email is very odd. Reminds me of an old story I found on the
> net a few years ago. A university was
> shutting down one of their minicomputers in the early to mid 70's and
> found a low priority job from 1967 which still
> waiting to be run. No doubt the student who'd wrote that software had
> graduated and was long gone.
>
> > Don't know why I am just getting this now 8P~
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 6:39 AM, Leif Bloomquist <leif@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Ah, you're right. (I just forwarded Syd's email). The game night at
> the
> > > PC Museum is tonight apparently!
> > >
> > >
> > > Gil Winkler wrote:
> > >
> > >> You have everything there except the date of the event!
> > >>
> > >> On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 9:21 AM, Leif Bloomquist <
> leif@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:
> > >> leif@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > >>
> > >> Syd Bolton sent a message to the members of Game Night 2008 -
> Spring
> > >> Edition.
> > >>
> > >> --------------------
> > >> Subject: GAME NIGHT - Final Reminder, SATURDAY NIGHT
> > >>
> > >> Here's an important list of things you should know --in case you
> can
> > >> make it out Saturday night for one of the coolest events ever!
> > >>
> > >> 1) This Game Night requires an admission fee--just $5. For that,
> > >> you'll get Pizza, pop, water, punch, and a WIDE ARRAY of other
> foods
> > >> plus all the best entertainment you can imagine. Access to both the
> > >> Personal Computer Museum and my private collection are included.
> FREE
> > >> DOOR PRIZES AS WELL--lots of shirts and other great things.
> > >>
> > >> 2) RAFFLE: Bring some extra change if you want your chance to win
> any
> > >> of these raffle prizes. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Put the
> > >> raffle ticket(s) into the bucket for what you want to win. RAFFLE
> > >> PRIZES: Halo 3 Store Standee (very rare), Halo 3 Legendary Edition
> for
> > >> Xbox 360 ($150 value), Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix for
> PS2
> > >> and finally, a copy of Pirates of the Caribbean At World's End PS2.
> > >> That's right, you could walk away with any of these for only $1.
> > >>
> > >> 3) REGISTRATION occurs in the garage, through the entrance on the
> > >> LEFT SIDE. Your shoes and jackets (if you need one) will remain in
> the
> > >> garage. This way you can easily go between the museum and the
> house.
> > >> SHOES ARE OK IN THE MUSEUM BUT NOT IN THE HOUSE.
> > >>
> > >> 4) Game Night 2008 SPRING Sponsors: ATI, G4 Tech TV, Microplay
> > >> (Brantford), Stromboli's Pizza
> > >>
> > >> 5) As usual, there are many new things you have never seen before
> so
> > >> even if you've come before, check out what's new!
> > >>
> > >> 5,000 Video Games * 23 Litres of Punch * 280 Slices of Pizza
> > >> Nintendo Power Pad, Genesis Hockey, BUZZ 8 Player Trivia, Rock
> Band
> > >> DRUM OFF, Super Smash Bros. on the Wii & Large Screen, Guitar Hero,
> > >> ShredZ64 - Canadian debut of Guitar Hero on the Commodore 64, Soul
> > >> Calibur with Arcade Sticks and so much more I can't fit it in 50K!
> > >>
> > >> BYOB * Children Welcome * Adults Welcome (although we'd prefer to
> see
> > >> only your child-like side)
> > >>
> > >> NOTE: Although it's tempting to want to change some of the games
> that
> > >> are setup on the machines, please ONLY DO SO in the designated
> areas
> > >> as marked. Game night planning takes WEEKS and thought goes into
> each
> > >> and every play "station" (pardon the pun). Please do not ruin it
> for
> > >> others by changing the game to something you prefer. There are lots
> of
> > >> areas to play in. Please pass this information on to your guests,
> > >> thank you. If something goes wrong, and a game needs fixing for
> some
> > >> reason please find an official Game Night volunteer (they will have
> > >> Name Tags on around their necks).
> > >>
> > >> ** FEEL FREE TO INVITE YOUR FRIENDS / FAMILY - It IS a party **
> > >>
> > >> *** MOST IMPORTANTLY --- HAVE FUN ***
> > >>
> > >> %%% YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL GAMER TO ENJOY GAME
> NIGHT...
> > >> YOU CAN WATCH OR TRY OUT SOME OF THE LESS DIFFICULT GAMES %%%
> > >>
> > >> 13 Alma Street (off Sydenham). If parking is impossible, try the
> back
> > >> of the professional building at Charing Cross/Grand. Just a short
> walk
> > >> to 13 Alma from there.
> > >>
> > >> http://www.pcmuseum.ca/
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > > --
> > > Leif Bloomquist
> > > leif(at)schemafactor(dot)com
> > > http://home.ica.net/~leifb/
> > >
> > > "Time flies like an arrow, just not towards me."
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
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