Tom Brings new meaning to the phrase “The computer is busy.”
The glowing beast that is Tom’s computer. It’s complete with three gauges, including left and right channel audio volume and hard drive usage meters. The cover is off, showing the blue cold cathode lighting inside. The 69kV sign came from his work after it was produced in error. Instead of running wiring through dusty and insulation filled ceilings like most telecom folk, Tom wires power panels that go in power company substations. That’s some serious voltage.
This is a true model 500 telephone set (500 set), produced by Western Electric. This is the real deal, the original model that was then duplicated by everyone else. Back in those days, you would have rented this expensive peice of equipment from the phone company for an added monthly charge because you couldn’t afford it. This baby blue model is very hard to find, making it much more valuable. This is his regular phone that he uses daily.
Tom and I met at college through a telephone/data technical program, this should explain our interest in phone equipment and the like.
An ash tray that is shaped like a candlestick style phone.
This is the clearest shot I could get of Mason without using flash.
Killians, good beer.
Tom’s new tattoo, his friend did this one. I believe he designed it also.
Tom said they really need to do laundry. I agreed. This is at the bottom of the stairs leading to the basement. I thought we went through a lot of clothes. Two adults plus two kids equals crazy amounts of laundry.
A very interesting floor vent, it looks like it’s homemade out of the metal runner stuff that goes in outer doorways. This may be a one of a kind creation.
How about some moonshine water?
Tom’s Pachinko slot machine. These are imported from Japan and sold to U.S. consumers. In Japan, gambling is illegal so they play with tokens and I think they can trade tokens for items. Probably similar to your local Chuck E Cheese’s or Nickel Arcade. The machines can be modified to accept quarters, although it then becomes illegal.
Steady there
Seven VS Dollars slot machine. The title makes no sense to me, but the graphic looks good I guess. This may be a good example of Engrish.
A shot glass and a whistle, on a rope. I guess this is for when you’re getting ape wild. I wish I had that much fun when I go out.
This is talent right here. One of Tom’s best tricks is he can drink beer while smoking a cigarette. There is no deception involved. Notice the cherry glowing and the smoke stream above the cigarette. At the same time he finishes the remaining half bottle of beer and exhales smoke.
Keep Out: Sewage Lagoon. Now everyone thinks its a pond to catch frogs in.
Who would name a street “Dead St?” Really though, would you? Would you want that as your address? If you wear black nail polish, no response needed.
Jamming on his bass guitar.