Commodork
@commodork
Oklahoma writer/blogger/podcaster. Old tech, C64, arcades, security, B-movies, Halloween, ninjas, food, Vanlife, 1980s. Master of Professional Writing degree.
My C-Thru-64 (c) made an appearance at Boatfest last weekend. Ultimate 64, Kickstarter C64C case, old Harman Kardon speakers, clear Competition Pro-style joystick, and a "prison" television. #retro #vintage #nostalgia #nostalgic #Commodore #C64 #Ultimate64 #C64Ultimate
You can say there's nothing "magical" about Zoltar, but to me there is. Even if it's just a bunch of gears and servos in there, I still drop a quarter ($1) in everu one I come across. I found this one in Uranus. #nostalgia #nostalgic #zoltar #route66 #uranus #uranusfudgefactory
We might possibly own the World's Largest Backyard Adirondack Chair -- we're just waiting to hear back from @guinnessworldrecords.com #KookyTalesPodcast #StrangeStories #UnsolvedMysteries #CouplePodcast #adirondack #adirondackchair #beach #guiness #worldrecord #worldslargest
It blows my mind that the high five was invented in my lie time. It seems like something cavemen would have been doing. #KookyTalesPodcast #StrangeStories #UnsolvedMysteries #TrueCrime #CreepyContent #CouplePodcast #highfive #losangeles #baseball #history
All those years of participating in #OdysseyOfTheMind paid off back when Susan and I started building #floats out of cardboard and duct tape for our town's #4thofjuly kid's #parade. We retired undefeated. #4thofjuly #yukon #oklahoma #freedomfest
Ran across this board game at a local antique mall. I have no idea how to play it but I would like to buy that box, I would play it wearing socks... #drseuss #greeneggsandgam #boardgame
💙Patreon.com/KookyTalesPodcast 🎞️YouTube.com/@KookyTalesPodcast 🎧podcast.RobOHara.com/KookyTalesPodcast Also on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Come get Kooky! #podcast #kookytalespodcast
In second grade (1981/1982) I won a "bicycle safety poster" contest. All the winners got to attend a bicycle safety course and I got in trouble for popping wheelies. #retro #nostalgia #oklahomacity #yukon #yukonreview #1980s
I did not know these were a thing but @Legs_LikeMine got me custom Oreos for Father's Day. The cookies were great but spending time with my dad, my kids, and my wife was even better.
Last night I watched "Beyond the Moon" (1954) which is apparently three episodes of the TV show "Rocky Jones, Space Ranger" meshed together. The plot of the first third is Rocky being angry that he and his copilot, "Winky", were forced to take a female navigator aboard his ship.
I write. I blog. I podcast. I make videos. Sometimes I sleep in a van down by the river for no good reason. 👉https://RobOHara.com/Links 👉https://BigRobsVan.com/Links
If you like strange stories and amazing facts, Susan and I relaunched Kooky Tales Podcast this week. You can watch it on YouTube or subscribe to the audio version on Apple podcasts. 💙Patreon.com/KookyTalesPodcast 🎞️YouTube.com/@KookyTalesPodcast 🎧podcast.RobOHara.com/KookyTalesPodcast
last weekend @Legs_LikeMine and I took our e-bike and my new e-trike from @gyroorboard to the park to ride around and have a picnic. I did a video review of the trike and our adventures. www.youtube.com/watch?v=80GB... #ebike #etrike #gyroor #picnic
My wife and I are easy marks. Once you buy one thing at the farmer's market it's like sharks smelling blood in the water. We ended up buying homemade cookies, jelly, fruits, vegetables... and taking out a bank loan. #retro #vintage #nostalgia #nostalgic #farmersmarket #shoplocal
I love the "building out" phase of a new project. I love setting up a studio, the lighting, the gear, the computer, the domains, all of it. I like the set up process the best. #retro #vintage #nostalgia #nostalgic #podcast #youtube #studio #launch
Last night I dreamed a teacher asked me who the sexiest fish in the sea was and I said "Noah Scales" and then I woke myself up laughing at my own dad joke.
Do you have a favorite Unsolved Mysteries segment? I love all the paranormal ones but especially the Bigfoot and UFO ones. My favorite is the Guardian UFO incident but all of them are great. #retro #vintage #nostalgia #nostalgic #unsolvedmysteries #ufo #paranormal #bigfoot
I see fewer of these vendors as time goes on but some still exist. $5 an issue and sealed in plastic so no peeking before buying. #retro #vintage #nostalgia #nostalgic #antiquemall #thrift #playboy
Antique malls are like museums full of memories that you can take home for a few bucks. #retro #vintage #nostalgia #nostalgic #alf #1980s #jigsaw #puzzle
Working on a Mandalorian and Grogu review, but if you liked the show (s1/s2) you'll like this. It's Mando and Grogu going on a series of related missions. Nothing earth shattering, a few fun easter eggs, and plenty of action. #starwars #mandalorianandgrogu #mandalorian #mando #grogu #babyyoda
TIL I live 45 minutes from the middle of Route 66, which has been marked with a giant thumbtack. #retro #vintage #nostalgia #nostalgic #route66 #oklahoma
"Four Days" starts on when Kennedy was assassinated, covers Oswald's murder, and ends with Kennedy's funeral. As a kid I was morbidly fascinated by the whole thing: the conspiracy theories, the second shooter on, the grassy knoll, Jack Ruby's potential mafia ties... this book covered it all.
What a score! Found this Panasonic PV-L650 VHS-C camcorder for $10 at an estate sale last weekend. It was in the original box with the charger, battery, and a handful of blank tapes. #retro #vintage #nostalgia #nostalgic #VCR #VHS #VHSC #panasonic #camcorder
I've been enjoying the NBA playoffs (go Thunder!) and in between games I get my fix in some "one on one" action. #retro #vintage #nostalgia #nostalgic #basketball #finals #oneonone
I found this Converse t-shirt at a thrift store that will never fit me but fit the naked mannequin (don't ask) I have hanging in my workshop. Win/win! #retro #vintage #nostalgia #nostalgic #converse #tshirt #thrifting
Saw this Matchbox vinyl carrying case for sale and it reminded me of a fun age, back when toys weren't something I put on a shelf to display but would pack up and take over to a friend's house to play with. sleepovers. #retro #vintage #nostalgia #nostalgic #hotwheels #matchbox
Happy Star Wars Day! 49 years of being a fan and still own all the toys in this photo. :) #retro #vintage #nostalgia #nostalgic #starwars #starwarsday #kenner
Did I post that I pre-ordered this? I've been on so much DayQuil and NyQuil lately that I can't remember. Frankly I had to check my PayPal history to make sure I bought it. This cold sucks. #retro #vintage #nostalgic #nostalgia #commodore #c64