I wish ALL Conventions were like VCF Midwest

[@ActionRetro]

it was great seeing you there!

[@ActionRetro]

4:47 why were you measuring america in kilometers

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

And to you as well mlord. There will be shenanigans in the future.

[@Mac84]

Great video! It was lovely seeing you in person. I'm glad you enjoyed VCFMW! Sorry for throwing LaserWriters at your back, I swear it's a local tradition.

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Hahaha you Jersey folk are all the same. Throwing LaserWriter’s like baksketballs.

[@techsaverscomputerrepairca2127]

I like how you and Kristyn have great on-screen chemistry. You should put her in more videos! This isn't her typing this from a fake account, I swear!

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Haha I showed her this and she laughed then asked how I really do know it’s not her.

[@techsaverscomputerrepairca2127]

@@CanadianComputerCollector Haha I saw last night that Adrian Black gave you a shout out. You're big time, baby!

[@GarthBeagle]

Awesome to finally meet IRL, so much fun!

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Garth, you da man and will always be da man.

[@natr0n]

I just did a streak of 4 vids from imac into monitor to this computer fest. Good stuff.

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Hell yeah! I feel like I owe you a medal now!

[@Keegerator]

I am an avid lover of retro computing, who has never been to a con before this one. It was the coolest experience I've ever had. I love this video because it perfectly captures the fun myself and my friends had!!

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

I’m so happy to hear that. That’s exactly what I was hoping to accomplish!

[@drywinddotnet]

Thanks. This is like the retro Train, Planes and Automobiles, and I'll let you guess who is John Candy. Great vid!

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Hahaha excellent comment. Glad you enjoyed!!

[@racingtherolla]

Greetings from Indiana! One of these years I’ll go, massive respect to your gf for making the drive to Chicago. Kinda scary lol. Anyway, loved the vid as per usual🙏

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

She really was the mvp. I drove for like one hour before I was dying.

[@racingtherolla]

@@CanadianComputerCollector yeah, I bet with the back stuff. Hope that gets better for you. Also love the civic, small cars are the best. You oughta feature it in another vid sometime

[@CrackSmoker1776]

good video, well produced. wish u the best man good luck👍

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Thanks a ton, CrackSmoker1776!

[@suntoryjim]

13:56 Is the guitarist Veronica from Veronica Explains?

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Yes! The entire band was comprised of KZbinrs!

[@JamiesHackShack]

Great video!

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Thanks Jamie!

[@physbryan]

I went to VCF Midwest last year, and it's neat seeing how much better the space is! The old venue was great and had that beige charm, but it was incredibly cramped even on the Sunday. The new space looks very, very worth it! Also, if we ever end up going to the same event, I'm going to make it a point to NEVER book a room at the same place that you do. Between this trip and your Vancouver odyssey, I think you are cursed when it comes to choosing lodging! 😅

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Hahaha we have a keen sense in finding the absolute worst-case scenarios.

[@Zeratek]

Taking 90E to Chicago during rush? ouch. That's why I stopped driving for a living lol

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Oh man that was a brutal ride lol

[@andreroussel]

Thanks for your video. You drove 1000 miles you say...how cute! ;-) I drove from Edmonton and after the show I drove on to Niagara Falls and then on to Ottawa for a few days and then back to Edmonton for a total of over 8200kms. This was my first time attending the show and I was not disappointed.

[@Silent700]

This year had to be the largest ever Great White Northern contingent at VCFMW. Thanks to all who make the long journey and sorry about the traffic.

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Haha we had a great time. Loved Chicago too. It’s a real city compared to ours.

[@williamstewart1883]

That is so cool!

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Huzzah!

[@youngmonk3801]

i dont know what polarization filter you used, but the screens are really poppin in this video...nice!

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Dare I give away my low end solution? It’s an iPhone 11 lol. 4K 30fps.

[@youngmonk3801]

@@CanadianComputerCollector Nice! honestly i thought those toasters were gonna fly right out of that monitor

[@arthuralford]

I had an eOne for years. Bought it for my son, gave it to my mom when he outgrew it, eventually she gave it to a neighbor who needed a computer. No idea what happened to it later; she moved cities to live closer to us. Kinda wish I still had it

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

They are so rare now it’s crazy!

[@DanaDoesStuff]

LOL I had the exact same two framed pictures in my room (6:56) ... love this video! Can't wait til next year! Move to the US! ;)

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Haha thanks dude! I really had such an awesome time there but I feel like moving there would be pretty tough seeing as I am not special according to the criteria lol. I can’t wait for next year either though!

[@DanaDoesStuff]

@@CanadianComputerCollector just come in thru the southern border. Nobody's checking there. ;) Y'all can stay at my place! That is, if I add on another 1600 square feet...

[@hal9000aa]

Great coming along on the trip. Glad you skipped that first hotel.. I’m still scratching just thinking about it. central STANDARD time though? Not central DAYLIGHT time? (Sorry.. that’s a thing with me. But you can set your clock to whatever you want) party on

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

@@hal9000aa haha whoops. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@BranchusCreations]

You decided not to use VRBO for your accommodation this time?

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Hahaha somehow we managed to avoid it

[@DavidStahlOLDHAPPyMACs]

Hey Dan I had a great time talking and hanging out with you hope to see your there in 2025

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

I had a wicked time, Dave! Super nice to see you in person finally.

[@DerekLippold]

Having grown up in that area I’m kinda like “lol you should have known better” but you’re out of towners lol

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Hahaha not just from out of town - out of country!

[@RetroTechy]

Wait a minute….. you’re Canadian? 😮 is your last name Trudeau?

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Hahaha. I hope not. There are a lot of bumper stickers that wouldn’t be a fan of me in that case.

[@RetroTechy]

@@CanadianComputerCollector my wallet isn’t a fan either!

[@iamthewulrus]

@@RetroTechyhahaha same

[@LeoPlays2Games]

hi

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Yo!

[@SamOlds2999]

10th like

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

High end shiiiii

[@charliesretrocomputing]

4:30 maybe you were looking for the word "Windows XP"? 😂

[@CanadianComputerCollector]

Yes, that's it!