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Post by StormSurge on Oct 5, 2016 8:24:11 GMT -5
Hi, my name is StormSurge, I mean Matt & I like Atari.
Like most of Ferg's demo, I'm in my early 40s & grew up in the halcyon days of the late 70's, early 80's. In my mind, I'll always be stuck there.
I can't remember exactly when I got my Atari 2600 but I'm pretty sure it was in 1981. I played it before then at an uncle's house but that's when I had my own.
I have so many specific memories of playing games & acquiring games. One of my favorite parts of the 2600 GBG Podcast is hearing everyone else's memories.
I gave away my system & games (ARRRRGHH!) in the summer of 1985, as I was 12 & "outgrew" it. I moved onto the NES the following summer & by the mid-90's, horribly regretted my decision to give away all my toys and started reacquiring them.
Thankfully the market for 2600 games at that time was awesome. Plenty of availability & dirt cheap prices. Not only did I find all the games I used to have but I was able to get ones I always wanted and never had.
I discovered the podcast in early 2014 at a time in my life when I was probably at my lowest. Ferg (& his listeners!) almost single-handedly pulled me out of the mire and made me realize there are lots of things to be happy and grateful for. My passion for the 2600 was rekindled and the overwhelming sense of nostalgia I feel when listening to each episode is glorious.
Thank you so much Ferg for everything & thanks to all the listeners who provide such awesome feedback every episode!
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Post by strudders on Oct 5, 2016 8:43:33 GMT -5
So nice to hear that the hobby helped you during a difficult time.
The sense of 'community' Ferg's show provides (together with the fact that he is such a genuine guy) is so awesome !
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Post by Mrs. Ferguson the Librarian on Oct 5, 2016 20:30:06 GMT -5
I am so glad to hear that Ferg and his podcast were helpful to you when things were tough for you. When Ferg started this podcast I (and Ferg I think) never thought that it would have such a great impact in listeners lives and that this wonderful community would be the result but I am happy that it has!
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Oct 6, 2016 5:25:44 GMT -5
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Post by fergojisan on Oct 6, 2016 5:25:44 GMT -5
Thank you so much for the kind words Matt, it means a lot to me. Welcome to the forum!
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Post by StormSurge on Oct 6, 2016 12:44:44 GMT -5
I am so glad to hear that Ferg and his podcast were helpful to you when things were tough for you. When Ferg started this podcast I (and Ferg I think) never thought that it would have such a great impact in listeners lives and that this wonderful community would be the result but I am happy that it has! So am I! Ferg is THE MAN & I'm so grateful for the opportunity to "get to know" him & so many of the listeners.
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Post by StormSurge on Oct 6, 2016 12:45:23 GMT -5
Thank you so much for the kind words Matt, it means a lot to me. Welcome to the forum! The pleasure is all mine pal!
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