Jump to content

MaximumRD

Moderator
  • Posts

    2,159
  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    103

Status Updates posted by MaximumRD

  1. lol SO JUST now hit 4000 "subscribers" on Youtube, the last few 100 due to a bigger Youtuber mentioning MaximumRD in a recent video. That is cool I guess though 90% don't actually watch my content which is fine as I will never monetize. NOW if I can just get out of this funk and feel like making videos again...

    1. Show previous comments  1 more
    2. MaximumRD
    3. Justin

      Justin

      You always make great videos Rob! When you're feeling it, you'll know it and you'll know exactly what you want to do :)

    4. Yo-Yo

      Yo-Yo

      I hope this website brings you lots of motivation :-)

  2. Cheers! Earlier tonight we had a treat, Chocolate Spiced Rye Whisky ! 😎

    2021-11-30_22-16-30.jpg

     

    1. Show previous comments  1 more
    2. RickR

      RickR

      I agree.  I'm glad you post these and the gesture of "cheers" made me tip my cup to your picture (sadly, I had a milkshake instead of something stronger). 

    3. intellicolecovisonary

      intellicolecovisonary

      Alec here has been needing a few whiskeys himself lately....

      giphy.gif

    4. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      Oh thanks guys, appreciate the replies, makes me glad I posted! 😎

  3. Me, when my wife goes to pick me up some Guinness but instead returns with this assortment. 😮😜🧐🍺🤟
    2FF8DC75-82BB-4CB3-8A20-521A8E1A5879.jpeg.21af8a4247c4bbcaa2b51a4f25f79aa3.jpeg918EDE64-5ABF-4FE1-9480-74F103FDC434.jpeg.bfa2b4c00bc66632b33c60501a51bd9c.jpeg

    1. Show previous comments  1 more
    2. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      Yes Sir, specifically "Chocolate Spiced Rye Whisky" - Here is the blurb on it

      Often, Canadian bootleggers would blend, age and transport Whisky in used cocoa barrels — after all Canada is famous for having invented the world’s first wrapped chocolate bar! The leftover cocoa husks would infuse the smooth rye with rich, warm chocolate flavours, creating something unique and delicious. 

      And a nice couple drinks that can be made with it (though I tend to drink straight up)

      https://spiceboxwhisky.ca/tag/spicebox-chocolate-spiced-whisky/

      776805_M_599x.jpg.155f13a8e01f5e968d04ddf1a7f87706.jpg

    3. socrates63

      socrates63

      😮 🍻 can't wait for the border to re-open. Looks like Nov 8 is when it re-opens. Party at Rob's!

    4. DegasElite

      DegasElite

      So, the Canadians invented the chocolate bar. Interesting. :O)

      In America, Milton Hershey is famous for Hershey's chocolate. The town of Hershey, PA, is named after him.

  4. Once again after more tweaking and organizing, I am really enjoying the look and feel of Windows 11 on our main Desktop PC. AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Quad-Core Processor, 16GB, GTX 1060 6GB, Windows 11 Pro 😎🤘

    3.png.f010afeb9d4bd1218675ca64dad40ceb.png2.png.e1acf552ecacb8461ab7d6cb147412fd.png1.png.7aa0a8030e4a4a07b3add63c741df08a.png

    1. Show previous comments  1 more
    2. Atari 5200 Guy

      Atari 5200 Guy

      Is it worth the upgrade from Windows 10?

    3. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      @Atari 5200 Guy. Just seeing this, well you hear different things from different people. It's for ME but then I am always on the most recent updates and Widows version, my experience on several machines has been great personally, there are the minor teething problems of any new version of Windows so if you are good on 10 there is nothing earth shattering or life changing you would notice. For me, I know it's the future of Windows so typically I jump right in, get used to it, customize and tame the OS the way I like to work etc. 

    4. Atari 5200 Guy

      Atari 5200 Guy

      Yes.  I'm happy with 10 and I've not had any issues from the OS.  For me, it's been the best Windows version I've ever used.

      Maybe someday I'll make the switch to 11...but not now.

  5. Life is funny, I recently posted about finding a nice BLUE KONAMI JUSTIFIER GUN FOR SUPER NINTENDO in my collection storage but disappointed to find it was only for one game Lethal Enforcers, my curiosity got me, sure I can just load the game on my Everdrive but wondered if I had an original cart. After going back and double checking I can confirm I don’t have one, I DO have this game however….yep you guessed it, I don’t have a Super Scope because of course I don’t 😂🤷‍♂️

    239937627_10160048794203109_2850072321571603887_n.jpg.59fb6edb8ccdf304afc9c3b1496071c2.jpg

    1. Show previous comments  1 more
    2. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      My first thought but I doubt it as I could only find the Justifier Gun as compatible with Lethal Enforcers, plus the gun seems to plug right in the controller port where as the Super Scope has it's own sensor, I am sure it would have been mentioned somewhere in my searches if it were so simple, if that were the case no doubt most would just choose the gun! THAT ALL SAID, I WILL STILL TRY IT LIKELY AT SOME POINT BECAUSE I'M SILLY LIKE THAT.

    3. RickR

      RickR

      Good point.  I forgot the super scope was a little different. 

    4. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      Always found the idea of the Scope odd, like, being Nintendo and obviously shooting games but was the idea Its totally not a GUN ! Nope, NO GUN, IT'S A SCOPE! A SCOPE I TELLS YA !" 😆🤷‍♂️

  6. Looks like all the APRIL FOOLS nonsense is starting to appear online....oh boy the shocking story is APRIL FOOLS....oh boy that unexpected video announcement APRIL FOOLS...oh boy any surprise you read or see online is actually APRIL FOOLS, boy you got me good, so funny....🙄😜

     

    1. Show previous comments  1 more
    2. Atari 5200 Guy

      Atari 5200 Guy

      Volkswagen got in trouble this morning for "attempting" to change their brand name to "Voltswagen" just to try to celebrate April's Fool Day.  Yea...they caught hell from it, from major networks, too.

    3. HDN

      HDN

      I Rick rolled a lot of people today...

    4. socrates63

      socrates63

      Aha~ I was wondering what VW was thinking with the new name 😆

      The one that got me a little excited was seeing a post about a new mini console of the original Xbox. I have the actual console and a sizable library, so a mini version has little practical application for me but these mini consoles are all so cute.

  7. Happy Canadian Thanksgiving dinner today. Our first Turducken bacon wrapped with Italian sausage stuffing, cream corn.

     

    EkKk0eVUwAAHC2K.jpg

    1. Show previous comments  1 more
    2. RickR

      RickR

      Cheers.  Stay thankful, my friend.  

      That's a nice looking meal.  

    3. HDN

      HDN

      Hope you had a great day, RD. That's a good looking Turducken. How was it?

    4. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      Well it was delicious, went back for two more slices and poured some wine to wash it down! A great day indeed! 

  8. RE: N64 😎 I am a huge Resident Evil games fan so of course even though my first experience of it was on Playstation I simply HAD to own a original N64 cart as shown. It's just loose cart and I have not played it in years (Hope it still saves?) but it is one of only a handful of original N64 carts I still own as I use my Everdrive mostly. Still, look forward to trying it out again soon, what they achieved on a N64 cart was impressive. 😍

    2020-05-08_02-25-38.jpg.07cadf10341cb91f8f79bd4eabc74bc3.jpg

    1. Show previous comments  1 more
    2. RickR

      RickR

      There is something very special about the N64, despite all the criticism.  Plugging in a cartridge and playing straight-away makes it a throwback to the oldest days of gaming.  Sweetness.

      Enjoy that game and let us know how it goes. 

    3. Atari 5200 Guy

      Atari 5200 Guy

      The N64 was the last of the cartridge systems.  I have to admit that I admire that console.  It has some great games both 1st and 3rd party.  Midway supported it very well as did Rare. I have a lot of good memories on the console with the RUSH series and the Rare platformer/adventure games (Gemini, Conker, Banjo, Perfect Dark, etc.).  I could listen to the Cruis' N World theme all day long and not get tired of it.  The only aspect of the N64 I had issues with were with the controllers.  I would wear out the thumbsticks in about three months.  And it was hard for me to find aftermarket controllers that were comfortable.  It's just a neat and unique system to own with fun choices of colors, only cartridge system to make use of an expansion port (for something other than a CD-ROM), and is overall pleasing to use.  The controllers are surprisingly comfortable and easy to use and they don't cause cramps.

      I've never played RE on the N64, only on PS.  I'd like to know how it stands up today.  Oh...F-Zero on the N64 is a no-brainer.  That's a must-own N64 title! 

    4. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      😎😉Now, I typically use my Everdrive but I have a pretty small but ok collection of original carts. I think I got most in a lot some time back, Ogre Battle 64 was sent to me from a fellow youtuber who said it was a good one. I would definitely play most of these happily though Quest 64 I have heard is not so great? Also, I am not much of a Pokemon fan in any capacity but I think it requires a separate accessory pak which I have but it is missing the Mic that plugs into it. Anyone know if I can plug any mic with a plug that fits? Maybe the mic from my Dreamcast vmu for playing Seaman? That would be a funny alternative. Of course Shadows of the Empire, Resident Evil 2 and Goldeneye are my favorites, of the rest does anyone have a favorite or even one you cannot stand? Thanks.image.jpeg.3fadf1188e2d9ccdac5568e9312c9467.jpeg

  9. An Atari-themed hotel is planned for Las Vegas, officials recently announced. 😜

    Is that where the AtariVCS backer money is being redirected? 
    Fox News - CHECK
    Via "Globalnewswhire" - CHECK
    Rendered mock up images - CHECK
    Oh sure that'll happen........😜🙄😆😆😆😆😆😆

    https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/atari-themed-hotel-planned-for-las-vegas/article_99e84832-4153-11ea-9327-179cc823c636.html

    1. Show previous comments  1 more
    2. Atari 5200 Guy

      Atari 5200 Guy

      I just found this on MSN.  Atari gets a percentage of what the hotels bring in plus $600,000 just for signing the deal.  I hope they use that money to finish the Atari VCS project they started.  I'd hate to think of all those backers not getting what was promised to them.

    3. RickR

      RickR

      My opinion:  whatever/meh.  But one thing that bothers me is how something like this gets posted 100 times on the various facebook retro feeds. 

    4. Atari 5200 Guy

      Atari 5200 Guy

      I've been getting news on the Atari Hotels for a couple of days now.  It even made ABC news all day long.

  10. Was shocked to find a cool classic gaming itme in our Condo Electronics recycling Bin today! Video coming later.........

    1. Show previous comments  1 more
    2. MaximumRD
    3. Justin

      Justin

      I just watched! How awesome is that!?!

    4. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      I know right? needless to say I had to make sure I was not hallucinating lol

  11. And here I am co-accepting :) Youtuber of the month. Thanks again all who voted. Note my segment starts @ 19 minutes into the video if you wish to see my acceptance and nominations.  http://forums.atari.io/index.php/topic/2356-hope-my-friends-here-can-throw-me-a-bone-and-save-me-a-little-embarrassment/?do=findComment&comment=23887

    1. Show previous comments  1 more
    2. Rowsdower70
    3. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      @TheProfessor Hah Nope! The people who are eligible are the nominees I made and grubgun (the guy I tied with) made. I was eligible last month because the last winner Kitt171 nominated me and so it goes. Thanks though. Last time I was eligible was several years ago but I was up against a very popular Youtuber that thrashed me lol. I suspect I wont be up again anytime soon.

    4. Zontar

      Zontar

      congrats on your big win maximumrd!

  12. Finally went and saw DEADPOOL tonight, loved it, that is all......

    1. Show previous comments  1 more
    2. DeLorean

      DeLorean

      Wasn't it crowdfunded or something?

    3. greenween

      greenween

      My daughter just started her first job at a theater so Im gonna see it for free tomorrow! Hearing good things.

    4. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      @DeLorean I do not beleive so, it was brought to attention of the public with terrific viral marketing convincing the studio that fans wanted it and wanted a "proper" Deadpool movie and it worked out for all involved big time.

  13. Sigh......I've not uploaded a video in some time and truthfully just don't feel like it. I have even started making a video 2-3 times over the last few weeks but then stop because just not feeling it, hope this is a phase :(

    1. Show previous comments  1 more
    2. The Professor

      The Professor

      We'll have to change that ;-)

    3. Rowsdower70

      Rowsdower70

      I hope YouTuber block goes away quickly! I enjoy everyone's vids.

    4. leolinden

      leolinden

      I'm working on mine. School starts soon though...

  14. Wife and I going out for a nice Dinner! - IF I DON'T GET BACK ON TIME TO SAY IT HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!

    1. Cousin Mike

      Cousin Mike

      hey man thank you for wishing me and all a happy new year< i hope you have one to man, i hope you and Melissa have a great dinner, talk to you soon.

    2. Justin

      Justin

      Have a great New Years Eve celebration MaximumRD! :)

    3. Doctor Octagon
  15. Loving the new site the more I use it. In my video game art thread I noticed how easy it is to upload multiple images /attachments now. Starting to really see the benefits! Great work JUSTIN and all involved! Atari. io is better than ever! 🍻😘

    1. Justin

      Justin

      THANK YOU ROB!! That means so much coming from you. We're very fortunate to have you as part of the forums. I'm glad you like it! We're all averse to change in some way. I think the more you get used to the new site though the more you'll love it. Uploading is better, personal profiles are really cool, member blogs look awesome, and the "Topics" box on the top right shows shows topics with new unread content, not just "new" topics. This feels like a big leap ahead! 🕹️

    2. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      Definitely the more I use and adjust I am digging it more and more.  

    3. Justin

      Justin

      THANK YOU!! I hope it never stops impressing you. It really has turned out to be a great site. Just takes a little getting used to.

    1. Justin

      Justin

      This is sad and frustrating. I'm a huge Twin Peaks fan. Thankful they brought some resolution to Hank and Norma's storyline but wish they'd stop wasting time and start filming Season 4. And now this.

    2. greenween

      greenween

      I was shocked to get home last night and see this. I agree Justin. Seeing Ed and Norma get closure was one of my many favorite parts of The Return.  Sadly, at this point I can't imagine season 4 will ever happen. Of course, Lynch is capable of anything.

    3. Justin

      Justin

      @greenween They keep hinting at it. Showtime wants to do it. Kyle MacLachlan says Lynch has more stores. Lynch hints at it. They need to do it and go make it now before there's no one left.

  16. Arrived with my wife yesterday in Nashville! 😀 Got to tag along on my wife's business trip so staying at a convention centre/resort for the week! 😜🍺😎

    1. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

       Gaylord Opryland resort....heh ..gaylord...wont be able to make graceland, I am going to check out the Dukes of Hazard Museum though...yeeeehaaaaw...we are not really country music fans lol 🍺😎😜

    2. RickR

      RickR

      I've had that opportunity before -- to tag along with my wife on her business trip -- and it's awesome.  Enjoy.  Make sure your wife gets out to see the sights too in the evening. 

       

    3. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      No problems there Rick, 😉 Melissa has always been THE PLANNER, a seasoned traveller who had  already covered half the globe by the time we met! So it's more like, Rob, here is our itinerary and what we will be doing 😜😂  So last night we went to downtown to BB King's blues club and today I run around the resort while she's attending conferences and we meet up later and head downtown again tonight, fun city. 🍺

  17. If anyone would be so cool to throw me a vote in youtuber of the month so at least I would have a bit less embarrassment when Grubgun takes it by a landslide I would really appreciate it thanks. Here is link to youtube video, please just post a comment that you vote for MaximumRD

  18. What have we here guys? Why, it's a brand new video hot off the press! Check out these items I have salvaged from Electronics Recycling! http://forums.atari.io/index.php/topic/39-maximumrds-youtube-videos/page-3?do=findComment&comment=19333

    1. Justin

      Justin

      Nice to see you back in the YouTube saddle again, MaximumRD!

    2. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      oddly a bit of a uploading spree (for me lol) also uploaded a Beer tasting, first one in like a year! Also uploading as I type this a food sampling that I think will surprise!

    3. RickR

      RickR

      I need to find a recycling place like that!

       

  19. My guilty pleasure BAD BEER 😏 Let me be perfectly clear friends....IT IS NOT A "GOOD" BEER, I am very aware of this 😝THAT SAID, IT IS CHEAP and I will consume it for a quick BUZZ. Prefer Innis & Gunn or Guinness or Grolsch or pretty much any PORT or STOUT. I will definitely take it over a BUD or Coors or any light ass Beer. 😆

    7657656.jpg.749301d4fc8b41625b4cfe61f3723e5e.jpg

    1. RickR

      RickR

      Why qualify it at all?  If you like it, it's GOOD BEER.  F those who give you flak. 

      PS - When I'm in Canada, I make a point to get a Kokanee beer or six.  It's a pilsner, which I like.  And it has a bigger buzz than our whimpy American beers. 

    2. HDN

      HDN

      I have not had beer before for obvious reasons

    3. Atari 5200 Guy

      Atari 5200 Guy

      I've never had much beer but, I do agree with RickR, our beer tastes very watered down.  Most of it tastes like someone peed in a can and called it beer.  I'd like to try some of what Japan has.  I hear their beer is good.

      I'm a Smirnoff person myself 😉 but not as often as I use to be.  It's good for breaking a fever, I know that much.  I'd rather drink a shot of vodka than to take any cough syrup.  That stuff's nasty.

  20. JUST AN FYI to everyone: This Tuesday at 3 pm is when I go to get the Cyst on the white of my left eyeball drained....obviously, I am nervous and not looking forward to it. 😐 Please wish me good luck. 

    1. RickR

      RickR

      I'm sorry, man.  Seems perfectly normal to feel as you do.  Aging is just a series of one indignity after another, isn't it? 

      Don't worry too much, I'm sure all will be well.  And hopefully you'll be able to see better after it's done. 

      Good luck!  I'll be sending good vibes your way. 

       

    2. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      Thanks so much, I avoided Googling as you know that tends to bring the most horrific results to the top BUT I am glad I did as the articles I read seem to indicate a painless procedure for the most part, a topical applied to the eyelid for freezing so the draining is painless. From what I read their can be minor bleeding due to eye structure so most of the annoyance or discomfort is after the procedure and the healing process but I can deal with that, normal recovery type stuff I am fine with, considering all I have gone through with my eyes the last several months that is the least I am worried about but I am relieved some about the initial procedure now. I will be glad when it is over with. 

    3. socrates63

      socrates63

      Hope everything went well!

      Edit - never mind 🙂 I missed your update

  21. I regret never being on some kind of mission leading a team where I could say in a low husky voice "STAY FROSTY!" 😎

    1. RickR

      RickR

      It's not too late. 

       

    2. socrates63

      socrates63

      A few weeks ago, I was a chaperone for the high school senior graduation party. I was assigned to the Gold bus. When we were ready to leave, I stood up and said, "Gold Leader standing by" 🤣 Only the other chaperone appreciated my Star Wars reference 🤣

    3. RickR

      RickR

      Suggestion:  Become a Zamboni driver.  You could say "Stay Frosty" after every session. 

       

  22. Red sunrise this morning from our balcony because of the surrounding smoke due to all the surrounding BC wildfires currently going on throughout BC and the Okanagan Valley. 😛

     

    1. RickR

      RickR

      Do you guys have an air purifier inside your apartment?  I have a couple of little desktop units in our house, and they work very well when the wildfire smoke gets really bad.  They are "HEPA" rated, but the nice thing is that the filters can just be vacuumed and re-used.  I have such terrible allergies, and those things really help in keeping the air clean. 

      And PS - how is your eye?

       

    2. Justin

      Justin

      Beautiful sunrise, I hope they get the fires under control soon. I always love when you share personal videos like this @MaximumRD

    3. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      Thanks guys, the eye is better mostly but the original eye issues and source of problem still not really resolved, trying to stay calm and deal with it daily. It is frustrating.

  23. Much to my won surprise after 5+ moths I am finally back with a fun little video! Check it out wont you? http://forums.atari.io/index.php/topic/39-maximumrds-youtube-videos/page-2?do=findComment&comment=14081

    1. Rowsdower70
    2. The Professor

      The Professor

      This is a happy surprise MaximumRD!! So happy to see The Captain back in the saddle again!

    3. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      Thanks guys means a lot!

×
×
  • Create New...