An unusual forum member

Type 97 Chi-ha · 09-14-2005, 08:03 PM

I'm not your typical TMNT fan. Most of you I'm sure saw the cartoon when you were kids. I was well into adulthood when they came out. How did I get into them? At the time I worked in the central repair shop for the Alladin's Castle arcade chain, and you'll never guess what the most popular video game was at the time. I remember we were getting many, many machines ready for the various arcades, and for another arcade place I worked for, the manager practically begged me to come and get his game working (it was a minor problem I quickly fixed.) I did see the cartoon out of curiousity, and followed the Mirage comic for a while. No, I didn't collect any of the toys or anything like that. Wonder if any TMNT machines are out in the arcades nowadays? I wish the 1985 Gauntlet still was; I remember playing that and having fun fighting and screaming and swearing at each other when I was playing that with others.

I've long since left that career, and have been working for the past 15 years as a test technician at an X-ray machine factory, doing mostly calibration and minor repairs.

My handle is that of the most advanced Japanese tank during World War Two, and it was prehistoric junk even for the era, but it's what the Japanese military was stuck with.

*Voltron* · 09-14-2005, 08:07 PM

Oh, the machines are still out there. I know of at least one or two in my area. Welcome.

**Machias Banshee** · 09-14-2005, 09:02 PM

Wow, another adult fan! Glad to have you here!

*gives Type 97 Chi-ha a

of welcome*

enjoy your time here!

**Jester** · 09-14-2005, 09:11 PM

Indeed, welcome, it's good to see there are TMNT fans of all ages...

*XERO* · 09-14-2005, 09:15 PM

Hello and welcome, Type 97 Chi-ha.

I am Benvenuto, professional barber and the self-proclaimed unofficial 5th Ninja Turtle. But you may also call me Ben, Benny, Ben-Ven, Captain Ben, or Undisputed.

*Hands over a Benvenuto bandana and some Skittles*

Taste the rainbow... be the rainbow...

An adult TMNT fan. Cool.

Enjoy your stay, and long live the TMNT.

*That Matt Guy* · 09-15-2005, 04:29 AM

Nice to meet a member named after a Japanese tank.

hazlov2004 · 09-15-2005, 05:02 AM

hello type 97 chi-ha and welcome to the technodrome*bows*

*KROW* · 09-15-2005, 09:23 AM

I bid you welcome...

I am KROW, also a fan of the Gauntlet game of '85. Welcome aboard and enjoy your time here.

Please accept this batch of fungus to warm your warrior soul.

*zkarlette* · 09-15-2005, 10:29 AM

Hello and welcome tro the drome Type 97 Chi- ha I hope you like it here and enjoy the good old memories

*XERO* · 09-15-2005, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KROW

I don't know about that pose there, Draccy...

Lady Venus · 09-15-2005, 02:30 PM

Welcome to the Drome Type 97.

*Gives Type 97 a Mango of Trust.*

Type 97 Chi-ha · 09-15-2005, 03:10 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

And another thing I love about this forum (before I joined) is the mixed group of people here. I like the fact there are so many female dedicated TMNT fans as well.

And before too long I'll post my story about how Oroku Saki became the Shredder.

**Machias Banshee** · 09-15-2005, 03:12 PM

Ahh, how long have you been lurking around?

There's actually a LOT of girls here on the forums. Just look out for the crazies..

You'll definitely have to share your story! The more creative folks the better..

*The Stryker* · 09-15-2005, 07:22 PM

Alright alright you call that an introduction?

Ladies and Gentlemen this welcome is scheduled for 1 fall! Weighing in at 256 pounds. from NEW YORK CITY

Misterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr........ ..Strykerrrrrrrrrrrr

You may call me Stryker,Strykey, Mr.S, Stryk Doggy Dogg, Strykbados Slim or Stryker R. Raheem Jamal Jr but nonetheless Welcome to the board

*Hannah* · 09-15-2005, 07:52 PM

how old are you? o_O

Type 97 Chi-ha · 09-15-2005, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hannah

how old are you? o_O

I turned age 40 June 11th of this year.

**Machias Banshee** · 09-15-2005, 09:04 PM

Aww youre not that old. Whitewolf's about 50!

*Mars-Chan* · 09-15-2005, 09:07 PM

*enters with bleeding heart blossoms following her, bows* Konichiwa and Greetings, Type 97 Chi-ha-San! I am Mars-Chan and I welcome you to the forums. I am one of those dedicated fangirls you read about, but don't worry...I'm not crazy...I'm just PARANOID. There IS a diffrence, folks!

*hands over a mango* Enjoy your stay here. *bows out and has bleeding heart blossoms following her*

*Hannah* · 09-15-2005, 09:48 PM

woah.... i just like, imagined my mom liking TMNT

EWW! O_O

hi though ^^ you guys are alot cooler than my mom =P

*Sewer Bull* · 09-15-2005, 11:33 PM

Welcome Chi-ha - enjoy your stay here.

09-14-2005, 08:03 PM	#1
Type 97 Chi-ha Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brookfield, IL Posts: 1,333	An unusual forum member I'm not your typical TMNT fan. Most of you I'm sure saw the cartoon when you were kids. I was well into adulthood when they came out. How did I get into them? At the time I worked in the central repair shop for the Alladin's Castle arcade chain, and you'll never guess what the most popular video game was at the time. I remember we were getting many, many machines ready for the various arcades, and for another arcade place I worked for, the manager practically begged me to come and get his game working (it was a minor problem I quickly fixed.) I did see the cartoon out of curiousity, and followed the Mirage comic for a while. No, I didn't collect any of the toys or anything like that. Wonder if any TMNT machines are out in the arcades nowadays? I wish the 1985 Gauntlet still was; I remember playing that and having fun fighting and screaming and swearing at each other when I was playing that with others. I've long since left that career, and have been working for the past 15 years as a test technician at an X-ray machine factory, doing mostly calibration and minor repairs. My handle is that of the most advanced Japanese tank during World War Two, and it was prehistoric junk even for the era, but it's what the Japanese military was stuck with.

09-14-2005, 08:07 PM	#2
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	Oh, the machines are still out there. I know of at least one or two in my area. Welcome. __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

09-14-2005, 09:11 PM	#4
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,297	Indeed, welcome, it's good to see there are TMNT fans of all ages... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

09-14-2005, 09:15 PM	#5
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,184	Hello and welcome, Type 97 Chi-ha. I am Benvenuto, professional barber and the self-proclaimed unofficial 5th Ninja Turtle. But you may also call me Ben, Benny, Ben-Ven, Captain Ben, or Undisputed. Hands over a Benvenuto bandana and some Skittles Taste the rainbow... be the rainbow... An adult TMNT fan. Cool. Enjoy your stay, and long live the TMNT. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

09-15-2005, 05:02 AM	#7
hazlov2004 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Conyers GA Posts: 1,272	hello type 97 chi-ha and welcome to the technodromebows __________________ Im a silly and random person

09-14-2005, 09:02 PM	#3
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Wow, another adult fan! Glad to have you here! gives Type 97 Chi-ha a of welcome enjoy your time here!

09-15-2005, 04:29 AM	#6
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	Nice to meet a member named after a Japanese tank.

09-15-2005, 09:23 AM	#8
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	I bid you welcome... I am KROW, also a fan of the Gauntlet game of '85. Welcome aboard and enjoy your time here. Please accept this batch of fungus to warm your warrior soul. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

09-15-2005, 10:29 AM	#9
zkarlette Fashionably late Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,146	Hello and welcome tro the drome Type 97 Chi- ha I hope you like it here and enjoy the good old memories __________________ "If only we'd stop trying to be happy, we could have a pretty good time" E.W

09-15-2005, 02:30 PM	#11
Lady Venus Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hangin' out in the Turtles' Lair Posts: 1,268	Welcome to the Drome Type 97. Gives Type 97 a Mango of Trust. __________________ RIP Mommy Angie! Se onr sverdar sitja hvass! (May your swords stay sharp!) - Eragon Sig made by: Joe

09-15-2005, 03:10 PM	#12
Type 97 Chi-ha Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brookfield, IL Posts: 1,333	Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! And another thing I love about this forum (before I joined) is the mixed group of people here. I like the fact there are so many female dedicated TMNT fans as well. And before too long I'll post my story about how Oroku Saki became the Shredder.

09-15-2005, 03:12 PM	#13
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Ahh, how long have you been lurking around? There's actually a LOT of girls here on the forums. Just look out for the crazies.. You'll definitely have to share your story! The more creative folks the better..

09-15-2005, 07:22 PM	#14
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Alright alright you call that an introduction? Ladies and Gentlemen this welcome is scheduled for 1 fall! Weighing in at 256 pounds. from NEW YORK CITY Misterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr........ ..Strykerrrrrrrrrrrr You may call me Stryker,Strykey, Mr.S, Stryk Doggy Dogg, Strykbados Slim or Stryker R. Raheem Jamal Jr but nonetheless Welcome to the board __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

09-15-2005, 07:52 PM	#15
Hannah Once more, with feeling! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,111	how old are you? o_O __________________

09-15-2005, 09:04 PM	#17
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Aww youre not that old. Whitewolf's about 50!

09-15-2005, 09:07 PM	#18
Mars-Chan I'LL BE THE HERO!!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Practicing Alchemy in Risembool Posts: 6,297	enters with bleeding heart blossoms following her, bows Konichiwa and Greetings, Type 97 Chi-ha-San! I am Mars-Chan and I welcome you to the forums. I am one of those dedicated fangirls you read about, but don't worry...I'm not crazy...I'm just PARANOID. There IS a diffrence, folks! hands over a mango Enjoy your stay here. bows out and has bleeding heart blossoms following her __________________ clings to award THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! cries in joy RED DAAAAAAAAAAAAWWN!!!! PROUD Member of the Risembool Rangers! (icon made by bakergirl69 on glitter-graphics)

09-15-2005, 09:48 PM	#19
Hannah Once more, with feeling! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,111	woah.... i just like, imagined my mom liking TMNT EWW! O_O hi though ^^ you guys are alot cooler than my mom =P __________________

09-15-2005, 11:33 PM	#20
Sewer Bull Devil's Advocate Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,768	Welcome Chi-ha - enjoy your stay here. __________________ Soooo... THIS* is how you spend your free time now?!*