Fairly AmusedIt's time to once again to travel to Elmhurst IL to experience the Vintage computer festival Midwest! Also included some of the silliness and shenanigan's that go on during the event.
0:00 Intro 0:32 Running with Macs 0:42 wondering around 2:43 Sellers in the Parking lot 5:08 The front door 6:30 Courtyard Venders 7:45 more wondering 7:56 The auction 9:18 LAN Party 9:40 Avon calling! 11:40 Tesla Coil MIDI 17:07 SHEnanigans 17:41 Almost 10 P.M. 18:19 Eric's PC98 20:05 Game BASIC 21:25 Shutdown time? 22:00 Forgotten machines and googly eyes 24:10 Peri Where are you? 24:31 He's a hugger! 24:46 EH? Canadian Shenanigans 25:25 Wondering out 25:58 Outro
Vintage Computer Festival Midwest 18 (2023)Fairly Amused2023-09-16 | It's time to once again to travel to Elmhurst IL to experience the Vintage computer festival Midwest! Also included some of the silliness and shenanigan's that go on during the event.
0:00 Intro 0:32 Running with Macs 0:42 wondering around 2:43 Sellers in the Parking lot 5:08 The front door 6:30 Courtyard Venders 7:45 more wondering 7:56 The auction 9:18 LAN Party 9:40 Avon calling! 11:40 Tesla Coil MIDI 17:07 SHEnanigans 17:41 Almost 10 P.M. 18:19 Eric's PC98 20:05 Game BASIC 21:25 Shutdown time? 22:00 Forgotten machines and googly eyes 24:10 Peri Where are you? 24:31 He's a hugger! 24:46 EH? Canadian Shenanigans 25:25 Wondering out 25:58 Outro
#retrocomputers #retrogamingPhantom Fall Fest 2024 at KennywoodFairly Amused2024-09-30 | Spooky season continues at Kennywood with a night time visit for Phantom Fall Fest. I had a blast and a special thanks to all the actors for being awesome! Credit: The theme song created for Fairly Amused is "High Degree" by The Unknown
0:00 Intro 0:46 The Welcoming/Departing 3:03 Fries! 3:45 The sun has set 4:16 Feat Fest 8:06 Spooky carousal 8:28 Dead Light District 10:44 Hellbilly Hollow 14:25 wondering actors 15:39 exiting the park 16:01 Outro
@KennywoodOfficialKings Island Halloween Haunt Opening night 2024Fairly Amused2024-09-28 | Spooky season continues at Kings Island for the opening of their Haunt event. I had a blast and a special thanks to all the actors for being awesome! Credit: The theme song created for Fairly Amused is "High Degree" by The Unknown
0:00 Intro 0:54 Entering the park & pic 1:23 The Eiffel Tower 4:02 Tacos! 5:07 International Street Fear 6:04 Pumpkin Eater 9:14 Hooked 12:03 Abandoned 14:14 Tree People? 14:49 Alien X 16:10 Coney Maul 19:51 NyteWalkers 20:18 More International street 20:57 Outro
@KingsIslandPRCedar Point Hallo Weekends Opening Night 2024Fairly Amused2024-09-23 | Spooky season 2024 starts out with a visit to Cedar Point's Hallo Weekends opening night. It was a Thursday and not all the shows were going but I still had a blast!
0:00 intro 0:50 entering the park 1:25 Sky ride 2:04 The midway 2:25 The Bonewalk 4:17 The actors 5:12 The Clowns! 6:30 The Butchers Of Rock preform 13:38 More Clowns! 13:57 Frontier Town 15:21 Frontier Trail 18:40 Ogre there! 19:25 exiting the park 19:43 Outro
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Credit: The theme song created for Fairly Amused is "High Degree" by The UnknownVintage Computer Festival Midwest 19 (2024)Fairly Amused2024-09-16 | It's time to travel to Schaumburg IL to experience the Vintage Computer Festival Midwest! This year includes a way bigger venue. And of course the usual silliness and shenanigan's that go on during the event. Also I got to experience the first public performance of the Stop Bits! thestopbits.net
0:00 intro 0:58 entering the convention center 2:06 the floor 3:20 time for lunch 4:23 Youtuber Panel 5:43 David! 6:15 LAN Party 6:56 Furries? 7:30 Channel 7 7:55 Forgotten Machines 10:23 Soldering 10:37 Gone to auction 12:28 Source of Channel 7 13:10 Wondering around with David 14:56 Chuck E. Cheese 18:37 Ch7 in B/W 18:54 3D Printer 19:35 Phones! 22:57 David And Veronica 23:53 Ben Heck 24:35 The Stop Bits Perform 37:08 I got a sticker! 37:55 Outro
Credit: The Fairly Amused theme song is "High Degree" by The UnknownKennyKon XXXV (2024) plus behind the scenes at KennywoodFairly Amused2024-08-27 | I'm back in West Mifflin, PA for my third ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts) event KennyKon! Also included is a behind the scenes tour with a spotting of the legendary Geno! When your done watching this video check out 1988 Documentary on Kennywood , Kennywood Memoires watch for free at wqed.org/watch/pittsburgh-history-series/kennywood-memories-n2itdw
0:00 Intro 1:11 Entering the Park 2:29 Thunderbolt ERT 3:19 The Exterminator 3:57 It's so empty! 4:32 Turtle! 5:36 The Park Opens / Photo Op 7:15 Noah's Ark ITOT 10:11 Q&A 13:12 Behind the scenes tour 14:04 Carpenter shop 15:54 Geno! 16:56 Behind the scenes tour 20:03 A bit of rain 20:36 Kenny Kangaroo 20:57 Kennywood's General Manager 21:53 Fall Fantasy Parade 25:25 More rain 28:29 Evening ERT the Phantoms Revenge 32:16 Exiting an empty park 33:20 Outro
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Credit: The Fairly Amused theme song is "High Degree" by The UnknownKnobels ACE flies with the Phoenix 2024Fairly Amused2024-08-03 | I've traveled to Elysburg PA for my second ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts) even ACE flies with the Phoenix..I had a great time enjoy!
Interested in joining ACE visit http://aceonline.org 0:00 Intro 1:11 Check in 1:37 Water cup challenge 2:11 Twister ERT 9:35 StratosFear Drop tower 12:05 Group Pic 12:31 The Knobles band 13:06 Chuck's 80th 13:26 The Phoenix 15:53 The Skyway 21:17 Announcements 23:08 Q&A With the Knobels Team 34:02 Flying turns prototype cars 37:07 Gasoline Alley 42:18 Black Diamond (ITOT) 46:58 Haunted Mansion 51:19 Phoenix ERT 1:04:03 Outro
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Credit: The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The UnknownOhio State fair 2024 Opening day!Fairly Amused2024-07-26 | This time it's off to Columbus Ohio and the Ohio State fair!
0:00 Intro 0:41 All Ohio State fair youth choir 1:12 The Sky Glider 6:17 A unique food truck 9:33 The local media 10:02 Lunch 11:36 The Market place 15:51 The Beach Geeks brass band 16:48 Dogs 18:39 Pig races 23:34 Great Lakes Timber Show 36:34 The Carnival rides 39:02 Louie Foxx - Comedy Magic 43:43 Ice Cream! 44:40 Allez-Oops! - Circus Comedy 49:04 Butter Cow 50:38 cows 51:04 Return trip on the Sky Glider 52:14 Rock-it the robot 53:56 Outro @RobLokIsFun
Credit: The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The UnknownBoatfest West Virginias Largest Retro Computer Expo (Day Two) in 2-DFairly Amused2024-07-24 | My West Virginia Trip continues with Day 2 of West Virginia's Largest Retro Computer Expo, Boatfest! Which actually has nothing to do with boats but that didn't stop me from being silly! Missed day one? Find here youtu.be/xNsW-XlkxWM?si=BcdQENzVBZgT2Xro
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Credit: The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The UnknownBoatfest West Virginias Largest Retro Computer Expo (Day One)Fairly Amused2024-06-29 | My West Virginia Trip continues with West Virginia's Largest Retro Computer Expo, Boatfest! Which actually has nothing to do with boats but that didn't stop me from being silly!
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0:00 Intro 0:54 What is Boatfest? 3:29 Aaron says hello 4:22 wondering around 4:57 The free table 5:49 The Boatfest program 6:45 Magnavox Odyssey 9:50 Snacks! 10:24 BBC micro on microcassette 10:37 annoucement 12:46 Demo scene 15:12 wondering around again 15:39 The raffle 18:05 Amigos Podcast Live! 20:23 Magnavox Odyssey football 21:14 Clue? 22:24 The Nabu 22:19 Joust 22:44 Magnavox Odyssey 2 23:33 My chat with Aaron 30:06 More games and flight sim 31:24 Outro
Credit: The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The UnknownCamden Park West Virginias only Amusement park!Fairly Amused2024-06-23 | Theme song created for Fairly Amused by The Unknown is High Degree
0:00 Intro 0:48 entering the park 0:56 The Sky ride 5:50 Log flume 6:19 Swan Lake 6:40 The Little Dipper Coaster 8:53 Haunted House 11:38 The train 15:04 The Big Dipper 17:35 The surprise complaint 18:32 The Whip 19:22 Outro and final thoughtsBehind the scenes at Waldameer! My first ACE eventFairly Amused2024-06-18 | This time it's my first ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts) event. I got to meet some great folks and go behind the scenes and more at Waldameer!
Credit: The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The Unknown
0:00 intro 1:00 early entry 1:46 It's Chuck! 1:57 Lights on in Pirates Cove 8:57 Into the Attic of Pirates Cove 13:09 ERT on the Comet 19:09 ERT in the Whacky Shack 22:07 group pic 22:37 Steel Dragon 23:51 Pizza! 24:15 Bumper Cars 25.42 Train ride 30:05 Behind the Scenes at Ravine Flyer II 38:56 Chuck and Rocky ride Chaos 39:51 After dinner speakers 41:46 Ravine Flyer II ERT 42:50 A very empty exit 43:55 Outro
@ridewithaceHamvention 2024 Day 2 Gordon West and ducks!Fairly Amused2024-06-07 | It's time for day two of Hamvention in Xenia, Ohio for the world's largest gathering of Amateur Radio Operators, also known as "hams". This time I was able to catch up with legendary Gordon West WB8NOA from the Ham Nation podcast ! (now on the @HamRadioCrashCourse channel ) I've been attending this event for years and this is just a sample of what can be found at this event along with a bit of my silliness.
This event is put on by the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA), for more information visit their website at http://hamvention.org
Credit: The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The Unknown
0:00 intro 1:08 Maxim Hall 1:40 AMSAT booth 2:40 Collins Van 3:51 Morse Code Keys 4:17 Rubber duck 4:42 Real Ducks! 5:41 Free HAT 6:05 Gordo from the Ham Nation Podcast 7:31 Satellite Dish 8:39 Hertz Hall 9:31 AMSAT Forum 11:51 Outro
@hamandquackers73 @DARAHamvention @ARRLHQ @hamnationHamvention 2024 Day1Fairly Amused2024-06-02 | Once again I've traveled to Xenia, Ohio for the world's largest gathering of Amateur Radio Operators (also known as "hams") for Dayton Hamvention. I've been attending this event for years and this is just a sample of what can be found at this event along with a bit of my silliness. This event is put on by the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA), for more information visit their website at http://hamvention.org
Credit: The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The UnknownThe 32nd Annual “Last” Chicago CoCoFEST! Day twoFairly Amused2024-05-25 | If you missed part one youcan find it here youtu.be/bSTmng8zpkU This time I'm still in Carol Stream, Illinois for the second day of a vintage computer show focused on a home computer, Radio Shack sold in the 1980's. Put on by the Glenside Color Computer Club glensideccc.com
Credit: The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The Unknown
@CanadianRetroThings @glensideccc @kenscococorner871 @ForgottenMachines @CoCoNutBobThe 32nd Annual “Last” Chicago CoCoFEST! Day oneFairly Amused2024-05-23 | This time I've traveled to Carol Stream, Illinois to attend a vintage computer show focused on a home computer, Radio Shack sold in the 1980's. Put on by the Glenside Color Computer Club glensideccc.com
Credit: The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The Unknown
0:00 intro 1:26 Opening the show 2:37 Anthems 6:30 The auction room 9:50 Game on challenge 11:12 The break key 14:28 The Auction begins 16:57 Coffee! 17:28 inception shenanigans 19:13 Isometric space game with bunny generator 21:16 Behind the scenes of the auction 21:24 The auction ends 22:34 Dinner! 23:47 The Deluxe CoCo 28:06 The Jam session 41:29 Outro
If you missed the live presentations at CoCoFest here are some links to them. Also take a moment to subscribe to the Glenside Color Computer Club YouTube channel.
Credit: The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The UnknownTotal Eclipse of Ohio!Fairly Amused2024-04-12 | This time I've traveled to Lorain, Ohio just west of Cleveland to experience a once in a lifetime total solar eclipse. The last time this happened in Ohio was 1806, only 3 years after Ohio became a state. What an awesome day! There was even a live band, The@MichaelWeber Show. Special thanks to John for hanging out and suggesting such a great spot to watch the eclipse! #eclipseacrossamerica #eclipse #totalsolareclipseKennywood Krazy meetup plus Rick Sebak recites a 200 year old poemFairly Amused2023-12-15 | This time it's back to Kennwood for more holiday lights. I sat down With Chuck from Kennywood Krazy for a brief interview and attended the Kennywood Krazy! facebook group meetup. We walked through Noah's Ark and rode the train. Then Rick Sebak known for his documentaries at @WQED and PBS recited Twas the Night before Christmas. I've admired Rick's work for many years and was great to finally meet him. I had a great time. I hope you have as much fun watching this video as I had making it! :)
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@KennywoodOfficialCLOWNS!Fairly Amused2023-11-02 | ...Halloween Haunt at Dorney Park 2023Fairly Amused2023-10-28 | We wrap up spooky season with this visit to the Halloween Haunt at Dorney Park. Send in the clowns and don't pop the bubbles! Check out the Skeleton crew's performance plus much more spookiness!Phantom Fall Fest 2023 Halloween event at KennywoodFairly Amused2023-10-18 | Spooky season continues with Kennywood's Halloween event Phantom Fall Fest 2023Cedar Point HalloWeekends 2023Fairly Amused2023-10-07 | This time I've traveled to Cedar Point in Sandusky Ohio on the shores of Lake Erie for their Halloween event, HalloWeekends. While I waited for the sun to set I checked out the sky ride and the new Boardwalk (named The Bonewalk for Haloweekends) section of the park. Then It was on to dinner near the Lake Erie shore and the Halloweekend festivites. After the opening Scare-amonies, I checked out a Clown metal band (The Butchers of Rock) along with all their "loyal fans". Watch out for the flaming Dippin' dots! I also checked out all three scare zones and some shows. I had a blast making this video and I hope you enjoy it as well.Kings Island Halloween HAUNT Opening night 2023Fairly Amused2023-09-29 | It's the opening night of the Haloween Haunt at Kings Island! Fun, Shows and scares are to be had!Kennywoods 125th Season!Fairly Amused2023-09-13 | This time I'm visiting Kennywood in West Mifflin, PA. I've visited this park many times all the way back to my childhood. So it's time to ride some rides and eat some Kennywood delicacies to commemorate their 125th season!
Ghostwood estate Noah's ark old mill racer jack rabbitI rode the worlds oldest roller coaster!Fairly Amused2023-09-01 | I rode the world's oldest roller coaster, Leap the Dips. Originally opened in 1902 and operated continuously until it's closure in 1985. Restoration was started in 1997 and the coaster reopen to the public in 1999. I was also able check out some of the other attractions during this quick stop over at Lakemont Park, in Altoona Pennsylvania. @lakemont_parkMy first visit to Knoebels!Fairly Amused2023-08-21 | This time I've traveled to Elysburg, Pa home of the largest free admission amusement park in the U.S.A @KnoebelsAmusementResort . Family owned since 1926 and home of such great rides as the flying turns, Phoenix and the Haunted Mansion. This park is truly a hidden gem. Please join me for a great day at this beautiful park!My first trip to Waldameer ParkFairly Amused2023-08-16 | My first trip to Waldameer Park in Erie PA! A small amusement park with classic rides right on lake Erie.
@WaldameerWaterWorldThe Ohio State Fair 2023Fairly Amused2023-08-08 | Here's my experience visiting the Ohio State fair in Columbus Ohio! @TheOhioStateFair
School of Rock — Student Band schoolofrock.comHamvention 2023!Fairly Amused2023-06-03 | This time I've traveled to Xenia, Ohio for the world's largest gathering of Amateur Radio Operators (also known as "hams") for Dayton Hamvention. I've been attending this event for years and this is just a sample of what can be found at this event along with a bit of my silliness. This event is put on by the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA), for more information visit their website at http://hamvention.org
@DARAHamventionVintage Computer Festival Midwest 17! (September 2022)Fairly Amused2023-05-21 | This time I've traveled to Elmhurst, Illinois to attend the Vintage Computer Festival Midwest! This video contains vintage computers and silliness.
#retrocomputers #retrogamingMy first visit to Busch Gardens Williamsburg (October 2022)Fairly Amused2023-05-14 | From the better late than never department of backlogged editing... It's my visit to Busch Gardens Williamsburg which occurred in October 2022 during their Howl-O-Scream event. I got to check out some great rides and can't wait to visit again. Enjoy!The 31st Annual “Last” Chicago CoCoFEST! Day 1 ExtendedFairly Amused2023-05-08 | This time I've traveled to Carol Stream, Illinois to attend a vintage computer show focused on a home computer, Radio Shack sold in the 1980's. Put on by the Glenside Color Computer Club glensideccc.com
(this is a slightly extended version correcting two omissions in the previous version including the welcome message at 6:12 and a special appearance during the jam session at 32:44 )
@TaylorAmyShow @CanadianRetroThings @AmigosRetroGaming @kenscococorner871 @PacoOtaktay @daves_hobbies @glensideccc @David_Ladd @mydrunksiblingThe 31st Annual “Last” Chicago CoCoFEST! Day 2Fairly Amused2023-05-07 | Day two of my trip to Carol Stream, Illinois to attend a vintage computer show focused on a home computer Radio Shack sold in the 1980's. Put on by the Glenside Color Computer Club glensideccc.com
@TaylorAmyShow @CanadianRetroThings @AmigosRetroGaming @kenscococorner871 @PacoOtaktay @daves_hobbies @glensideccc @David_LaddAmericas first theme park, Holiday World!Fairly Amused2023-03-02 | This time it's an early October visit to America's first theme park!The Holiday Lights at Kennywood ParkFairly Amused2023-01-03 | This time I took a trip to Kennywood on an unseasonably warm evening for their Holiday Lights. I enjoyed fresh cut fires, toured the one of a kind Noah's Ark and more!Halloween Haunt At Dorney ParkFairly Amused2022-11-01 | This time it's night time and time for the Halloween haunt at Dorney Park!Dorney Park! During the dayFairly Amused2022-10-26 | This time I've traveled to Allentown Pennsylvania to visit Dorney parkDay2 at The 30th Annual Last Chicago CoCoFEST!Fairly Amused2022-07-25 | This time it's part 2 of my trip to Chicago for The 30th Annual "Last" Chicago CoCoFEST!
A retro computer show geared towards a home computer Radio Shack sold in the 1980's called the Color Computer aka "CoCo". This event was put together by The Glenside Color Computer Club glensideccc.com For video of the live stream and forums from the event please visit youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpy5fe6Zd8cc6sA-mgd1wUg1k5NuSBj5e
My apologies to Curtis Boyle & Ken Waters for not getting any footage of their presentation - BASIC09 new features! Watch the recording of their presentation youtu.be/FJm2G_n1Gx0
Paul Thayer - Retro Game Development in the modern era Watch the recording of his full presentation youtube.com/watch?v=QJr_rRs_7Y8
David Ladd http://daves-hobbies.comThe 30th Annual Last Chicago CoCoFEST!Fairly Amused2022-07-09 | This time it's a solo trip to Chicago for The 30th Annual "Last" Chicago CoCoFEST! A retro computer show geared towards a home computer Radio Shack sold in the 1980's called the Color Computer aka "CoCo". This event was put together by The Glenside Color Computer Club glensideccc.com For video of the live stream and forums from the event please visit youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpy5fe6Zd8cc6sA-mgd1wUg1k5NuSBj5e