October 19, 2008

I am gearing up for tax season.  I believe I have all my projects set.  That is, unless I run across another deal.

If you’ll look to the left, you’ll see I have 4 total projects listed.  The first, of course, was my restoration of an original Donkey Kong machine.  But, I also have a second Donkey Kong cabinet that I picked up a few months back.

Donkey Kong – Project II
This will be my next project.  I haven’t decided whether or not I will keep the machine once it is completed since I already have one in my game room, or sell it to fund my other projects.  I mean, who wouldn’t want a Donkey Kong machine upstairs and downstairs?

Popeye – Project III
I was torn between turning this machine into a Donkey Kong Jr or a Popeye.  I ultimately decided on Popeye.  It is a Super Mario Bros machine I picked up in town for $100.  Once I finish the above restoration, I will start on this one.

Donkey Kong Jr – Project IV
Or maybe I will move directly into this one instead.  I said I settled on a Popeye machine for the Super Mario Bros cabinet, but that’s because I fell into a deal for a Donkey Kong Jr cabinet.

Any way I go, I have my work cut out for me this winter.  As with my original Donkey Kong project, I will keep track of my progress, costs, and anything else that might pop up.

Here are the cabinets lined up in my garage.  By the end of winter, I hope to have them lined up in my game room.