I wish ALL Conventions were like this...

Vintage Computer Festival Midwest 19 was one of the coolest places I have ever gone. Located in the Northwest Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, VCFMW was host to thousands of old computers from companies like Apple, Commodore, Compaq, IBM, DEC, and more! Come see for yourself how much my girlfriend and I struggled to get a decent hotel on the first night, the beautiful place we stayed in after, the event itself, and the overall vibe of the weekend!

0:00 Intro
0:33 My Neck, My Cats, OH MY GOD MY BACK
2:04 Road Trip!
4:58 Horrifying Hotel
6:40 Friday Setup & Exploration
8:54 VCFMW Day 1 (Saturday)
11:27 Montage of Cool Stuff
12:46 Evening Wildin'
14:21 Day 2 (Sunday)
16:06 End of Show Scores

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Watch us turn our Dad's old antique shop into our new studio space! We loaded it up with over 200 computers and a whole whack load of other cool old stuff. This renovation and move took a ton of our time and we're look forward to getting back to regular content releases. The new space is super cool there will be a ton of awesome new vids coming out soon!

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►Ouri Naaman
►David Starbuck
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►Dana Does Stuff
►Steph Jo
►Branchus Creations
►Evan Grill
►Larry Collins
►Justin Morgan
►Ron's Computer Videos
►Sshrek
►Dave's Vintage Apple Tech
►Trina's Technobabble
►Garth Beagle
►Mac84
►Ethan Palamaro

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[Mac]

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.

[GarthBeagle]

Awesome to finally meet IRL, so much fun!

[techsaverscomputerrepairca]

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!

[natrn]

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

[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!!

[drywinddotnet]

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

[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🙏

[CrackSmoker]

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

[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! 😅

[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.

[Zeratek]

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

[suntoryjim]

13:56 Is the guitarist Veronica from Veronica Explains?

[Silent]

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.

[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

[youngmonk]

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

[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! ;)

[halaa]

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

[BranchusCreations]

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

[DavidStahlOLDHAPPyMACs]

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

[DerekLippold]

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