...................Imagine A few changes to the Lyrics and you could have Otaco's pinball fixing guide song.......

original lyrics :

"Hey Nineteen"

Way back when
In Sixty-seven
I was the dandy
Of Gamma Chi
Sweet things from Boston
So young and willing
Moved down to Scarsdale
Where the hell am I
Hey Nineteen
No we can't dance together
No we can't talk at all
Please take me along
When you slide on down

Hey Nineteen
That's 'Retha Franklin
She don't remember
The Queen of Soul
It's hard times befallen
The Soul Survivors
She thinks I'm crazy
But I'm just growing old

Hey Nineteen
No we got nothing in common
No we can't talk at all
Please take me along
When you slide on down

Nice
Sure looks good
Mmm-mmm-mmm
Skate a little lower now

The Cuervo Gold
The fine Colombian
Make tonight a wonderful thing

The Cuervo Gold
The fine Colombian
Make tonight a wonderful thing

The Cuervo Gold
The fine Colombian
Make tonight a wonderful thing

No we can't dance together
No we can't talk at all

Just substitute the basement saga, some pinside calamities and mix.... could be quite a tune.

IE: " file the points a little slower now " instead of Skate a little lower now.... " Make repairs a wonderful thing "......

Hey Otkau-
This is what pinside is for- helping others by sharing information. The more information out there the better.

Dont let the "old guys" who just have to complain, bother you.
They forgot what it was like to be young.

I am an "old guy," and alot of people under 30 years old just plan bug me. They talk to much, are way to cocky, and make poor decisions that parents/adults have to help solve. Just like I did at that age

http://www.pinrepair.com/em/

Truly a great resource!

What did you spend the $40 bucks on that I sent you?

Wasn't a haircut - I still might donate for that myself.

It's great Steven is 19 now, in just a couple more years and he can legally drink all that Budweiser in his Grandma's basement.

From an old guy to a young guy though - don't drink it Steven - Bud is poohy stuff. I wonder if you can use it to clean pinball legs ?

This "guide" has quite a different writing style with some amusing or aggravating side dialog depending on the reader, but I'm sure there just might be a morsel or two even for us old farts .... Thinking I'll still stick with Clay's guide though for reference.

I would venture a guess it was part of Team One or another machine. A couple weeks ago, after the flood posts that I stopped reading, he inquired about a machine I have for sale and I was like, "hmmm, really???"

Sorry Otaku, but I really think you should make an attempt to return that money. You've gone down a slippery slope and have become "that guy."

I'm not involved in this situation at all and I feel very upset for all of these people who sent you money out of kindness only to have you post about new machines you bought.

You definitely scammed these people (it most likely wasn't intentional) and I don't know how you can show your face at events or even house parties. Making this "guide" is not paying it forward.

I realize I'm putting gas on the fire, and I probably don't know all the facts, but I would feel embarrassed if I was in your situation.

Sorry bud, do the right thing

I read some of the guide and it is impressive to say the least. However the self laudatory nature of some of the comments will turn some folks off. I give the kid props for his effort and his knowledge which is more than I have but I also have a hard time with his attitude and the chip that seems to be perpetually on his shoulder....

Must be a tough question, won't answer.

He will probably say it's in another account or such. Tough to make that wash. At best any rhetoric looks very awkward. Returning all the funds is probably the only way to save any face at this point.

Probably all water under the bridge anyhow, or water under the pins as was the case made in the plea for funds. Tough to back peddle or paddle now.

This will unfortunately never erase a horrible comment about someone's wife and nothing will. Welcome to your growing pains. It's obvious you don't like advice from old people like me and others so good luck ace. I didn't either, but would have been better off understanding the advice that was given to me then. Must be a path we all go down thing.

Steely Dan is the soundtrack of my soul

I saw them at the Hollywood Bowl and they were awesome they have not lost their voice or anything. Best concert ever.

I thought they were more of a studio band, the live recordings I have heard were so-so at best, but on the other hand, there's nothing like a live performance.

Technically he is already legal to drink in private residence basement

I highly recommend seeing them live it sounded just like the albums it was a fan set list with all the greats. I'm old now so I love a good seat nowadays unlike the past. It was a good time.

There are only two members the rest of the band were always studio guys.

The thing with Steely Dan is that during their studio sessions, they'd look for specific musicians that were skilled in producing whatever sound they were looking for on a particular track. They never had a consistent band. However, being as picky as they were with the sound quality, mastering, and selection of musicians, when it came to remastering their albums sometime in the early 2000s, the record companies found that they barely had to do anything to clean up the audio quality--the original masters were *that* good. Early live performances were always lackluster, imho.

However, the 5 or 6 times I've seen them recently, I have to say, they get better every time I see them. They've definitely figured out the whole "live" scene for sure. The whole group is filled with astoundingly talented musicians. Definitely masters of their craft--something seldom seen these days...

I think the point is there was no emergency therefore you still are in the quote process and it's good you worked hard and could have fixed all your problems yourself without donations. They obviously helped and now you have extra money for games instead of taking care of your situation. That is going to rub people the wrong way I don't know how you can't see that,and then the comment about someone's wife is horrible.

I knew the emergency was to get your games upstairs you didn't need any money you obviously should not have asked. You judge people here but don't look in the mirror. I think you should think twice before bragging you stole a game from someone and calling a mans wife a horror,as well as taking money for something that is still not fixed. I thought I was being helpful and nice but if you can't see that you are truly as dumb as you look.

Honestly, I was fishing for a response because I couldn't believe that you sent me a message looking to buy a machine so soon after everyone had given you money

Do you hear yourself???? You cried and created a topic on here about how you had an inch of water in part of your basement and begged for donations. Then soon after you start bragging about new machines you bought! Then say that you bought it with money that you worked hard for! Are you kidding me?

What is wrong with this picture?

You're a sad, sad person and I feel sorry for you.

I come on here like the rest of use to share pictures, stories, hunt for machines, maybe sell a machine, and interact with the people in the hobby. Typically I wouldn't say anything in this particular situation. When you posted about your GIANT flood I was too far away to come lift machines so I didn't bother replying that I couldn't help. I didn't even post about you contacting me about my machine for sale because I just wanted to be nice.

Then only weeks later do you brag about buying a new machine for "your price" and say how nice it is! You are a scam artist! Nothing changes that and since you have earned all this extra money for pinball machines I'm glad you thought about paying back those who have helped you....Oh wait you didn't. Instead you made a post about how great you think you are.

Who am I? I'm a normal 28-year-old who studied hard and worked his way though college on his own. I have been around pinball my whole life thanks to my great father, who I share this hobby with. I taught myself how to fix and restore pinball machines and doesn't brag about it as if I'm saving the future of pinball. I'm the guy who doesn't ask for handouts like candy when there is a problem. I'm also the guy who when something goes wrong is right there to save your life. Thats who I am.

This is exactly this reason I didnt donate a cent. Your just a leach, your "guide" is a self centered rip-off and hey, look at poor me... Just to buy more games. Funny how peoples opinions have changed, don't you think??

Cant wait to see all your supporters come forward now.

I'm glad your think highly of your elders and the nice people in this hobby. Glad there is nothing left for you to learn about pinball from them. You show real compassion.

Honestly, I really don't care about you. I think how you scammed people into giving you money is a shame and quite frankly ruthless. You should be ashamed of yourself because your actions are leaning towards dishonest and criminal.

So when you bring a machine to York this year are you going to then pay for all the fee's of the Pinsiders who donated you money?

Oh... so this is gonna be one of those drama threads then?

Of coarse not! I got hammered for calling him out, then he did exactly what I said he would. Step up donators, I really want to hear this now....

You weren't missing anything if you actually read his self named "Ultimate Guide"

You really need help....

Lol, in your messed up world. Keep going, your on a roll.

Sold that actually. And once again I knew who you were and was trying to gauge your opinion. You forget that I was working on pinball machines when you were 8 and have been around them and playing for years and know the market. I'm no expert and I don't claim to be.

I'm just pointing out that you are a dishonest person and stole money from innocent people who tried to help you.

So you can name call and say I'm a newbie. I really don't care what you say or think. I know what kind of person you are and I feel sad for you.

You can also cry wolf only once before people call you out. Your the joke.

I'm glad that others are realizing how awful and act this was. I don't know how he can show his face at pinball shows and talk with people he ripped off and stole money from.