Vintage Computer Festival Midwest 18 (2023) Fairly Amused 2023-09-16 | 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 Intro0:32 Running with Macs0:42 wondering around2:43 Sellers in the Parking lot5:08 The front door6:30 Courtyard Venders7:45 more wondering7:56 The auction9:18 LAN Party9:40 Avon calling!11:40 Tesla Coil MIDI17:07 SHEnanigans17:41 Almost 10 P.M.18:19 Eric's PC98 20:05 Game BASIC21:25 Shutdown time?22:00 Forgotten machines and googly eyes24:10 Peri Where are you?24:31 He's a hugger!24:46 EH? Canadian Shenanigans25:25 Wondering out25:58 Outro@RonsCompVids @TaylorAmyShow @KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial@CanadianRetroThings @David_Ladd@VCFMW@ForgottenMachines #retrocomputers #retrogaming
Phantom Fall Fest 2024 at Kennywood Fairly Amused 2024-09-30 | 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 Unknown0:00 Intro0:46 The Welcoming/Departing3:03 Fries!3:45 The sun has set4:16 Feat Fest8:06 Spooky carousal8:28 Dead Light District10:44 Hellbilly Hollow14:25 wondering actors15:39 exiting the park16:01 Outro @KennywoodOfficial
Kings Island Halloween Haunt Opening night 2024 Fairly Amused 2024-09-28 | 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 Unknown0:00 Intro0:54 Entering the park & pic1:23 The Eiffel Tower4:02 Tacos!5:07 International Street Fear6:04 Pumpkin Eater 9:14 Hooked 12:03 Abandoned14:14 Tree People?14:49 Alien X16:10 Coney Maul19:51 NyteWalkers20:18 More International street 20:57 Outro@KingsIslandPR
Cedar Point Hallo Weekends Opening Night 2024 Fairly Amused 2024-09-23 | 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 intro0:50 entering the park1:25 Sky ride2:04 The midway2:25 The Bonewalk4:17 The actors5:12 The Clowns!6:30 The Butchers Of Rock preform13:38 More Clowns!13:57 Frontier Town15:21 Frontier Trail18:40 Ogre there!19:25 exiting the park19:43 Outro@CedarPointVideos Credit:The theme song created for Fairly Amused is "High Degree" by The Unknown
Vintage Computer Festival Midwest 19 (2024) Fairly Amused 2024-09-16 | 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.net0:00 intro0:58 entering the convention center2:06 the floor3:20 time for lunch4:23 Youtuber Panel5:43 David!6:15 LAN Party6:56 Furries?7:30 Channel 77:55 Forgotten Machines10:23 Soldering10:37 Gone to auction12:28 Source of Channel 713:10 Wondering around with David14:56 Chuck E. Cheese18:37 Ch7 in B/W18:54 3D Printer19:35 Phones!22:57 David And Veronica23:53 Ben Heck24:35 The Stop Bits Perform37:08 I got a sticker! 37:55 Outro@CanadianRetroThings @David_Ladd @TaylorAmyShow @VeronicaExplains @BenHeckHacks @ActionRetro @VCFMW @ForgottenMachines@TheStopBitsCredit:The Fairly Amused theme song is "High Degree" by The Unknown
KennyKon XXXV (2024) plus behind the scenes at Kennywood Fairly Amused 2024-08-27 | 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-n2itdwInterested in joining ACE visit http://aceonline.org0:00 Intro1:11 Entering the Park2:29 Thunderbolt ERT3:19 The Exterminator3:57 It's so empty!4:32 Turtle!5:36 The Park Opens / Photo Op7:15 Noah's Ark ITOT10:11 Q&A13:12 Behind the scenes tour14:04 Carpenter shop15:54 Geno!16:56 Behind the scenes tour20:03 A bit of rain20:36 Kenny Kangaroo20:57 Kennywood's General Manager21:53 Fall Fantasy Parade25:25 More rain28:29 Evening ERT the Phantoms Revenge32:16 Exiting an empty park33:20 Outro@ridewithace Credit:The Fairly Amused theme song is "High Degree" by The Unknown
Knobels ACE flies with the Phoenix 2024 Fairly Amused 2024-08-03 | 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.org0:00 Intro1:11 Check in1:37 Water cup challenge2:11 Twister ERT9:35 StratosFear Drop tower12:05 Group Pic12:31 The Knobles band13:06 Chuck's 80th13:26 The Phoenix15:53 The Skyway21:17 Announcements23:08 Q&A With the Knobels Team34:02 Flying turns prototype cars37:07 Gasoline Alley42:18 Black Diamond (ITOT)46:58 Haunted Mansion51:19 Phoenix ERT1:04:03 Outro@ridewithace Credit:The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The Unknown
Ohio State fair 2024 Opening day! Fairly Amused 2024-07-26 | This time it's off to Columbus Ohio and the Ohio State fair!0:00 Intro0:41 All Ohio State fair youth choir1:12 The Sky Glider6:17 A unique food truck9:33 The local media10:02 Lunch11:36 The Market place15:51 The Beach Geeks brass band16:48 Dogs18:39 Pig races23:34 Great Lakes Timber Show36:34 The Carnival rides39:02 Louie Foxx - Comedy Magic43:43 Ice Cream!44:40 Allez-Oops! - Circus Comedy49:04 Butter Cow50:38 cows51:04 Return trip on the Sky Glider52:14 Rock-it the robot53:56 Outro@RobLokIsFunCredit:The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The Unknown
Boatfest West Virginias Largest Retro Computer Expo (Day Two) in 2-D Fairly Amused 2024-07-24 | 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@AmigosRetroGaming @CanadianRetroThings Credit:The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The Unknown
Boatfest West Virginias Largest Retro Computer Expo (Day One) Fairly Amused 2024-06-29 | 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!@AmigosRetroGaming @CanadianRetroThings 0:00 Intro0:54 What is Boatfest?3:29 Aaron says hello4:22 wondering around4:57 The free table5:49 The Boatfest program 6:45 Magnavox Odyssey9:50 Snacks!10:24 BBC micro on microcassette10:37 annoucement12:46 Demo scene15:12 wondering around again15:39 The raffle18:05 Amigos Podcast Live!20:23 Magnavox Odyssey football21:14 Clue?22:24 The Nabu22:19 Joust22:44 Magnavox Odyssey 223:33 My chat with Aaron30:06 More games and flight sim31:24 OutroCredit:The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The Unknown
Camden Park West Virginias only Amusement park! Fairly Amused 2024-06-23 | Theme song created for Fairly Amused by The Unknown is High Degree 0:00 Intro0:48 entering the park0:56 The Sky ride5:50 Log flume6:19 Swan Lake6:40 The Little Dipper Coaster8:53 Haunted House11:38 The train15:04 The Big Dipper17:35 The surprise complaint18:32 The Whip19:22 Outro and final thoughts
Behind the scenes at Waldameer! My first ACE event Fairly Amused 2024-06-18 | 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 Unknown0:00 intro1:00 early entry1:46 It's Chuck!1:57 Lights on in Pirates Cove8:57 Into the Attic of Pirates Cove13:09 ERT on the Comet19:09 ERT in the Whacky Shack22:07 group pic22:37 Steel Dragon23:51 Pizza!24:15 Bumper Cars25.42 Train ride30:05 Behind the Scenes at Ravine Flyer II38:56 Chuck and Rocky ride Chaos39:51 After dinner speakers41:46 Ravine Flyer II ERT42:50 A very empty exit43:55 Outro@ridewithace
Hamvention 2024 Day 2 Gordon West and ducks! Fairly Amused 2024-06-07 | 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.orgIf you missed day one it can be found here youtu.be/dPDMNggdbr0Credit:The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The Unknown0:00 intro1:08 Maxim Hall1:40 AMSAT booth2:40 Collins Van3:51 Morse Code Keys4:17 Rubber duck4:42 Real Ducks! 5:41 Free HAT6:05 Gordo from the Ham Nation Podcast7:31 Satellite Dish8:39 Hertz Hall9:31 AMSAT Forum11:51 Outro@hamandquackers73 @DARAHamvention @ARRLHQ@hamnation
Hamvention 2024 Day1 Fairly Amused 2024-06-02 | 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.orgDay two can be found here youtu.be/0fwYsUSXYJw@DARAHamvention @hamsciCredit:The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The Unknown
The 32nd Annual “Last” Chicago CoCoFEST! Day two Fairly Amused 2024-05-25 | If you missed part one youcan find it here youtu.be/bSTmng8zpkUThis 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.comCredit:The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The Unknown @CanadianRetroThings @glensideccc @kenscococorner871 @ForgottenMachines @CoCoNutBob
The 32nd Annual “Last” Chicago CoCoFEST! Day one Fairly Amused 2024-05-23 | 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.comCredit:The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The Unknown0:00 intro1:26 Opening the show2:37 Anthems6:30 The auction room9:50 Game on challenge11:12 The break key 14:28 The Auction begins16:57 Coffee!17:28 inception shenanigans19:13 Isometric space game with bunny generator21:16 Behind the scenes of the auction21:24 The auction ends22:34 Dinner!23:47 The Deluxe CoCo28:06 The Jam session41:29 Outro @CanadianRetroThings @kenscococorner871 @PacoOtaktay @daves_hobbies @glensideccc @thebreakkey@ForgottenMachines 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. youtube.com/live/mxkrWQA0-9A?si=v9-lgQrsvmVHuyAyyoutube.com/live/JKWN6snrONc?si=wdOBOlUloVh4ePvdyoutube.com/live/0aYljHW8_P8?si=VKbooHv8JyjskGrayoutube.com/live/WaQNlA4q2Yc?si=VZMOyVgGX125D_Kq
Kennywood Opening day 2024! Fairly Amused 2024-05-20 | This time it's my first opening day at Kennywood in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania.Credit:The Fairly Amused theme song is High Degree by The Unknown
Total Eclipse of Ohio! Fairly Amused 2024-04-12 | 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 #totalsolareclipse
Kennywood Krazy meetup plus Rick Sebak recites a 200 year old poem Fairly Amused 2023-12-15 | 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! :)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kennywood Krazy! facebook groupfacebook.com/groups/kennywoodkrazy--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Additional Rick Sebak Kennywood contentKennywood Memories wqed.org/watch/pittsburgh-history-series/kennywood-memories-n2itdw--------------------------------------------That Kennywood Summer youtube.com/watch?v=2fHkbRSRCTI&list=PLVMtWrTuFNomu6UsHk02L7rLL5yl0f-m_&index=4--------------------------------------------DON'T STAND UP youtube.com/watch?v=2DA00XuTM-A&list=PLVMtWrTuFNomu6UsHk02L7rLL5yl0f-m_&index=5
Kennywoods Holiday Lights & Pittsburgh Dad! Fairly Amused 2023-12-06 | This time it's back to Kennywood for their Holiday Lights. I checked out the model train display, enjoyed some Potato Patch fries, ventured through Noah's Ark, caught @pittsburghdad's reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and chatted with him afterwards about Kennywood and RAX.Christmas lights!@KennywoodOfficial
Halloween Haunt at Dorney Park 2023 Fairly Amused 2023-10-28 | 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 Kennywood Fairly Amused 2023-10-18 | Spooky season continues with Kennywood's Halloween event Phantom Fall Fest 2023
Cedar Point HalloWeekends 2023 Fairly Amused 2023-10-07 | 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 2023 Fairly Amused 2023-09-29 | It's the opening night of the Haloween Haunt at Kings Island!Fun, Shows and scares are to be had!
Kennywoods 125th Season! Fairly Amused 2023-09-13 | 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 estateNoah's arkold millracerjack rabbit
I rode the worlds oldest roller coaster! Fairly Amused 2023-09-01 | 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_park
My first visit to Knoebels! Fairly Amused 2023-08-21 | 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 Park Fairly Amused 2023-08-16 | My first trip to Waldameer Park in Erie PA! A small amusement park with classic rides right on lake Erie.@WaldameerWaterWorld
The Ohio State Fair 2023 Fairly Amused 2023-08-08 | Here's my experience visiting the Ohio State fair in Columbus Ohio! @TheOhioStateFair facebook.com/FairlyAmusedinstagram.com/fairlyamusedvidstwitter.com/FairlyAmusedtiktok.com/@FairlyAmusedPerformers featured in this video include...Rock it the robotrockittherobot.comThe Rubber Chicken Show@thechickenfeed5612 SupaFun Band @SupaFunBand supafunband.comALL-OHIO STATE FAIR YOUTH CHOIRaosfyc.orgHilby The Skinny German Juggle Boy @hilby88 hilby.netShow me swine racersartistsandattractions.com/racing-pigsStrong & Amazing Show@laurajayeshow laurajayeshow.comKAZUALhttp://www.kazualmania.com@KAZUALMANIA THE REFLECTOR & SPARKLEimthereflector.comLady Houdini - Escape Artistladyhoudini.com @Ladyhoudini School of Rock — Student Bandschoolofrock.com
Hamvention 2023! Fairly Amused 2023-06-03 | 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@DARAHamvention
Vintage Computer Festival Midwest 17! (September 2022) Fairly Amused 2023-05-21 | This time I've traveled to Elmhurst, Illinois to attend the Vintage Computer Festival Midwest! This video contains vintage computers and silliness. @TaylorAmyShow @CanadianRetroThings @PacoOtaktay @David_Ladd @daves_hobbies @BenHeckHacks@VCFMW #retrocomputers #retrogaming
My first visit to Busch Gardens Williamsburg (October 2022) Fairly Amused 2023-05-14 | 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 Extended Fairly Amused 2023-05-08 | 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 )Day two vlog youtu.be/NTpMvpVKG4g @TaylorAmyShow @CanadianRetroThings @AmigosRetroGaming @kenscococorner871 @PacoOtaktay @daves_hobbies @glensideccc @David_Ladd @mydrunksibling
The 31st Annual “Last” Chicago CoCoFEST! Day 2 Fairly Amused 2023-05-07 | 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 Be sure to checkout day one youtu.be/vagzzZagM1g@TaylorAmyShow @CanadianRetroThings @AmigosRetroGaming @kenscococorner871 @PacoOtaktay @daves_hobbies @glensideccc @David_Ladd
Americas first theme park, Holiday World! Fairly Amused 2023-03-02 | This time it's an early October visit to America's first theme park!
The Holiday Lights at Kennywood Park Fairly Amused 2023-01-03 | 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 Park Fairly Amused 2022-11-01 | This time it's night time and time for the Halloween haunt at Dorney Park!
Dorney Park! During the day Fairly Amused 2022-10-26 | This time I've traveled to Allentown Pennsylvania to visit Dorney park
Day2 at The 30th Annual Last Chicago CoCoFEST! Fairly Amused 2022-07-25 | This time it's part 2 of my trip to Chicago for The 30th Annual "Last" Chicago CoCoFEST! Missed part one? Watch it first youtu.be/UyZAaU2JKY8A 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.comFor video of the live stream and forums from the event please visityoutube.com/playlist?list=PLpy5fe6Zd8cc6sA-mgd1wUg1k5NuSBj5eMy 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_n1Gx0Paul Thayer - Retro Game Development in the modern eraWatch the recording of his full presentation youtube.com/watch?v=QJr_rRs_7Y8Paul Thayerpthayer100.itch.ioL. Curtis Boylehttp://www.lcurtisboyle.com/nitros9Ken WatersCanadianRetroThingsyoutube.com/c/CanadianRetroThingsOriginal Gamer Stevie Strowhttp://ogsteviestrow.comhttp://cocotalk.livehttp://imacoconut.com David Laddhttp://daves-hobbies.com
The 30th Annual Last Chicago CoCoFEST! Fairly Amused 2022-07-09 | 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.comFor video of the live stream and forums from the event please visityoutube.com/playlist?list=PLpy5fe6Zd8cc6sA-mgd1wUg1k5NuSBj5e@Ogsteviestrow @ImaCoCoNut @TaylorAmyShow @CanadianRetroThings@daves_hobbies Original Gamer Stevie Strowhttp://ogsteviestrow.comhttp://cocotalk.livehttp://imacoconut.comD. Bruce Moorehttp://gracenote.caThe Taylor and Amy Showyoutube.com/c/TheTaylorandAmyShowChannelDavid Laddhttp://daves-hobbies.comKen WatersCanadianRetroThingsyoutube.com/c/CanadianRetroThingsMike RayburnClassic computer workshopebay.com/usr/classiccomputerworkshop?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2559Henry Stricklandhttp://github.com/strickyakRick Ullandhttp://computerconect.comRick Adamshttp://rickadams.itch.iohttp://templeofrom.comThe Coco Crew Podcast http://cococrew.org
