NZCC 2013 Blog Challenge Day 13 – Worst Job/Best Job/Dream Job:
Worst Job
Pulling out old, neglected effluent pumps as an apprentice electrician was heinous.
Testing new products for Google would be pretty sweet.
Until next time keep rockin’ 
The 0800 Jukebox crew.
www.0800jukebox.co.nz
NZCC 2013 Blog Challenge Day 12 – Favourite thing:
It has to be our 1700f Wurlitzer! Produced in 1954, this model was Wurlitzer’s first true 45rpm jukebox. It marked the start of the jukebox industry as we know it today.
The machine holds 52 records (that’s 104 selections) and the “f” means it’s a later edition, “Hi-Fidelity.” A fantastic sounding machine with Cobra cartridge and valve amplifier playing through a 15″ loudspeaker.
We purchased this in the 80’s and have done some restoration work (some more is needed). It’s still a beautiful jukebox, and definitely one of our favourite things!
Until next time keep rockin’
The 0800 Jukebox crew.
www.0800jukebox.co.nz
NZCC 2013 Blog Challenge Day 11 – Weird Habit
At work I’ll go out of my way to find the correct case for a CD. I MUST have CDs back in their correct cases! If there’s a mismatched CD & case it drives me nuts. But that’s not the weird part.
Because when I get home it’s a free for all…
Until next time keep rockin’
The 0800 Jukebox crew.
www.0800jukebox.co.nz
NZCC 2013 Blog Challenge Day 10 – Hidden Talent
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| Eye like the way you move… |
Until next time keep rockin’
The 0800 Jukebox crew.
www.0800jukebox.co.nz
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| photo from http://razzyfrazzy.tumblr.com/ |
Until next time keep rockin’
The 0800 Jukebox crew.
www.0800jukebox.co.nz
NZCC 2013 Blog Challenge Day 8 – Drinks
The great thing about working in cafe bars is the smell of freshly brewed coffee – especially if it’s mine!
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| “I believe humans get a lot done, not because we’re smart, but because we have thumbs so we can make coffee.” – Flash Rosenberg |
As Carly Simon said, “I had some dreams, they were clouds in my coffee.”
Until next time keep rockin’
The 0800 Jukebox crew.
www.0800jukebox.co.nz
NZCC 2013 Blog Challenge Day 7 – Pet Hates…
Until next time keep rockin’
The 0800 Jukebox crew.
www.0800jukebox.co.nz
Until next time keep rockin’
The 0800 Jukebox crew.
www.0800jukebox.co.nz
NZCC 2013 Blog Challenge Day 5 – Instagram
One photo with the description of where the image was taken and what filters and frames were used.
I’m actually not a huge fan of Instagram, as my phone has all sorts of filters and frames that let me have just as much fun with less hassle and no cropping. Here’s an Instagram of our 1953 Wurlitzer and a standard android filter for comparison:
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| It’s a shame to crop out so much awesome. |
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| The Wurlitzer 1700f in all its glory. |
Until next time keep rockin’
The 0800 Jukebox crew.
www.0800jukebox.co.nz
NZCC 2013 Blog Challenge Day 4 – Childhood Memory
0800 Jukebox is a family business, starting with arcade machines in Hawera over 30 years ago. We’ve since grown to include party jukeboxes and professional music systems, but my favourite childhood memories are of growing up in the arcade (yes, it was awesome!).
A childhood surrounded by arcade machines has led to my own basement full of games and I’ve recently acquired Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
Clocking this game over and over again with my brother is one of my best childhood memories, and I’m looking forward to sharing it with my kids – I may even let them win!
Until next time keep rockin’
The 0800 Jukebox crew.
www.0800jukebox.co.nz