The oil-stained case. And the top of the case, where the handle is located, appears to be more discoloured than the rest of the case. This thing could have sat upright someplace for years, although the outside of the case does show scuffs and scratches.
I would have been biting my nails during this stage, but I needed both hands for the Playstation controller. When Miss Croft got to the top, the view was worth it. This game more than makes up for some lack-lustre titles in the "Tomb Raider" series.
*It still feels weird saying 'turn of the century'. Anyway, here's one more shot . All dressed up and nowhere to go. Unless you call going to the pet store to get kitty-litter and flea treatment an exciting destination.
Caffe latte number 2. Okay, time to get changed. I ain't going to the pet store dressed like this. That would be overkill.
Thanks for reading!
***typecast on a 1966 Olympia SM9***
I remember playing Tomb Raider in the 90's, and when I saw the new one was coming out just recently I got rather excited. It looks like a great game.
ReplyDelete*sigh*
You're really rocking out the look with that machine though! I love it.
Oh yeah, and I don't think that's oil.
ReplyDeleteI think that is elasticizer from the rubber seeping from its feet. As for the muck along the back, I'd be tipping a bit of mold. But I could be wrong.
Heya Scott, Yes, the game really puts her through the ringer. And I think I'll slow down on all the '60s references with the SM9. I'm just so impressed with how it looks and types.
DeleteAnd I think you're right about it being mould instead of oil. The typewriter itself is so clean that I just assumed oil, rather than mould. Good call.
At least one of us spelled mould correctly. My computer auto-corrected the America out of it.
DeleteLucky we weren't talking about tyres. Or aluminium.
Deletegreat line - "auto-corrected the America out of it"
DeleteThe only reason to change for a trip to the pet store is if you expect to mess up those clothes. Back in the days of that typewriter, guys mowed their lawns dressed as you are there. At least my wife's grandpa did. Just go like that and turn on the Bond charm. Maybe you'll find they're a front for SPECTRE.
ReplyDeleteNA, I mainly got changed because the weather was warming up and my car's air conditioner is weak. But yeah, back during that era, people dressed like they gave a damn.
DeleteDapper!
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