Author Topic: Keycon West Organizational Thread (Read 241873 times)

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #200 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:03:45 »

You guys, you guys. This is tomorrow. Well, Saturday, technically. But tomorrow! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so excited!

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #201 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:35:41 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:03:45

You guys, you guys. This is tomorrow. Well, Saturday, technically. But tomorrow! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so excited!

Get hyped. When are you flying in?

Quote from: dorkvader on Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:01:28

[s=key[/s]food-con east burlington, ma.

there's tons of good places popping up near the mall. people drive up from Boston to eat there.

Are you trying to get me to go on a mandate with you in the Northeast? 'Cause I'm totally down

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #202 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 13:04:03 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Thu, 10 July 2014, 11:35:41

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 10 July 2014, 10:03:45
You guys, you guys. This is tomorrow. Well, Saturday, technically. But tomorrow! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so excited!

Get hyped. When are you flying in?

I arrive just before noon tomorrow.

Trust me, I am hyped!

Lingj · « **Reply #203 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:22:26 »

Hype hype! I'll be landing around 1:30! I'll be taking the Caltrain to Mountain View around that time too.

clacktalk · « **Reply #204 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:23:21 »

Would it be advisable to bring cash for keyboard related things?

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #205 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:24:34 »

Quote from: clacktalk on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:23:21

Would it be advisable to bring cash for keyboard related things?

I'm not sure who else will have things for sale but I'll have shirts. I'll take cash but honestly, we're all in front of computers at the con and you'll probably be on the forums after. Paypal works too.

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #206 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:31:15 »

~~I'm bringing cash to hide inside CPTBadAss' KMAC. He'll never suspect it!~~

^ Don't read that, CPTBadAss.

tjcaustin · « **Reply #207 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:33:55 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:24:34

Quote from: clacktalk on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:23:21
Would it be advisable to bring cash for keyboard related things?

I'm not sure who else will have things for sale but I'll have shirts. I'll take cash but honestly, we're all in front of computers at the con and you'll probably be on the forums after. Paypal works too.

brad will have one of those square/paypal here swipers, I think, too.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #208 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:35:10 »

He's not going.

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #209 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:35:42 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:35:10

He's not going.

Yep. No spaghetti this time.

tjcaustin · « **Reply #210 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:36:43 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:35:42

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:35:10
He's not going.

Yep. No spaghetti this time.

Oh, just mailing ravioli?

clacktalk · « **Reply #211 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:41:42 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:24:34

Quote from: clacktalk on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:23:21
Would it be advisable to bring cash for keyboard related things?

I'm not sure who else will have things for sale but I'll have shirts. I'll take cash but honestly, we're all in front of computers at the con and you'll probably be on the forums after. Paypal works too.

Save me a M if you can!

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #212 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:42:37 »

~~What? Shirts =/= Model M~~

Sorry, keyboards on the brain. I got you. It's going to be first come first serve. But I'll try and save you one.

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #213 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:45:42 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Thu, 10 July 2014, 21:42:37

~~What? Shirts =/= Model M~~

Sorry, keyboards on the brain. I got you. It's going to be first come first serve. But I'll try and save you one.

Lol. I thought the same thing. xD But then I realized what he meant.

mkawa · « **Reply #214 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 22:28:19 »

i will have geeckers goods. what i have depends on what fits into my car. i'll take cash or an order on the store that i just refund the shipping for. i'll have some specials or something of some kind for attendees. paypal refuses to give me one of those swiper things because they haven't tested their thingamajig on a moto x, but what're you gonna do.

CM Norumu · « **Reply #215 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 22:30:49 »

Hey folks. I'm Kevin (alias Norumu) with Cooler Master USA.

Just wanted to note that I'm coming out for this with the current iteration of the Cooler Master NovaTouch TKL in tow so you can get some hands on and I can get some feedback. Carter sends his regards (and confirms my words http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60209.msg1391112#msg1391112 )

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #216 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 22:46:29 »

Quote from: CM Norumu on Thu, 10 July 2014, 22:30:49

Hey folks. I'm Kevin (alias Norumu) with Cooler Master USA.

Just wanted to note that I'm coming out for this with the current iteration of the Cooler Master NovaTouch TKL in tow so you can get some hands on and I can get some feedback. Carter sends his regards (and confirms my words http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60209.msg1391112#msg1391112 )

Yipppeeee!! Super excited to give the Novatouch a try!

mkawa · « **Reply #217 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 22:59:51 »

Quote from: CM Norumu on Thu, 10 July 2014, 22:30:49

Hey folks. I'm Kevin (alias Norumu) with Cooler Master USA.

Just wanted to note that I'm coming out for this with the current iteration of the Cooler Master NovaTouch TKL in tow so you can get some hands on and I can get some feedback. Carter sends his regards (and confirms my words http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60209.msg1391112#msg1391112 )

very cool!

in other news, if you want to come to dinner on friday night, POST NOW OR NEVER

i'm trying to put either a reservation or battle plan together for tomorrow. it's either going to be a little star pizza location in the berkeley/oakland area or zachary's, most likely the location on college, but solano if we can fit.

mkawa · « **Reply #218 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 23:08:24 »

major update to OP

mkawa · « **Reply #219 on:** Thu, 10 July 2014, 23:54:33 »

tentative schedule for presentations. presentations will start saturday at 1pm (shortly after pizzas arrive) with techkeys' project ravello announcement, and will end with haata and massdrop's announcement at about 4pm.

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #220 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 01:31:09 »

I have to leave for the airport in an hour and a half and I'm still awake. Why didn't I make this presentation sooner?? I apologize for my negligence, people who may have been looking forward to it! It's only alright.

dorkvader · « **Reply #221 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 02:47:36 »

My presentation currently consists of 7 slides.

I'm going to keep it short and sweet. get out a notebook 'cause it's gonna be a wild ride of learning!

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #222 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 03:15:42 »

Quote from: dorkvader on Fri, 11 July 2014, 02:47:36

My presentation currently consists of 7 slides.

I'm going to keep it short and sweet. get out a notebook 'cause it's gonna be a wild ride of learning!

Heh. Good, then! Mine's currently about 10?

HEY GUYS. I'm on my way to the airport!! I haven't slept yet. :|

BUT good news!! I don't think I'll have to leave any keyboards behind that I was hoping to bring!!

jacobolus · « **Reply #223 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 05:08:23 »

Quote from: mkawa on Thu, 10 July 2014, 23:54:33

tentative schedule for presentations. presentations will start saturday at 1pm

Awesome, because there’s no way I’m getting there before 11 AM

.

rowdy · « **Reply #224 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 05:46:12 »

Not going, logistics etc., but the kind of presentation you guys mentioned above (7 slides, 10 slides) could be called a "lightning talk", where someone is given an opportunity to speak for maybe 5 or 10 minutes only. This was done at a software conference a while back (can't remember which one), and anyone could register to give a lightning talk on any (related) subject they like.

Maybe it would be an idea to invite any participant to give a lightning talk - vendors could briefly describe new or upcoming products, members could describe their favourite keyboard, artisans could give a little insight into how they work their craft.

As I said, not attending, so I haven ot been following the discussions, and apologise if this has been mentioned before.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #225 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:00:52 »

Mines 20 slides with videos. I planned on a 20 to 25 minute talk. And just because a PowerPoint has little slides doesn't mean the talk is short. Imo, that's better. The audience should focus on the talk, not reading PowerPoint.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #226 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:27:38 »

People tend to go through slides at a rate of 1 per minute

rowdy · « **Reply #227 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:48:34 »

Quote from: metalliqaz on Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:27:38

People tend to go through slides at a rate of 1 per minute

Except mkawa?

EvilHMB · « **Reply #228 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:50:46 »

lol hoff is still on forums, i'm expecting bags under his eyes to go with his bag of keyboards

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #229 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:51:40 »

Quote from: EvilHMB on Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:50:46

lol hoff is still on forums, i'm expecting bags under his eyes to go with his bag of keyboards

I'm not expecting to sleep much either haha.

Quote from: rowdy on Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:48:34

Quote from: metalliqaz on Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:27:38
People tend to go through slides at a rate of 1 per minute

Except mkawa?

Yeah 5 minute presentation?? I THINK NOT.

EvilHMB · « **Reply #230 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:55:14 »

zombie meet tmrw @_@:

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #231 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:57:46 »

Samwisekoi said his office had an espresso maker. And nuclearsandwich was a barista. I think I'm gonna get some hella good coffee

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nuclearsandwich · « **Reply #232 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 09:58:50 »

I'm heading to Red Rock Coffee now. Once in Mountain View, I'm basically stuck there until someone with a car gets me out since I'm otherwise on transit. I could probably get to downtown San Jose in a reasonable about of time but if y'all stand me up at the CHM I'ma be

tjcaustin · « **Reply #233 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 13:36:11 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 11 July 2014, 06:57:46

Samwisekoi said his office had an espresso maker. And nuclearsandwich was a barista. I think I'm gonna get some hella good coffee )

I bought every coffee bean in the bay area and had it shipped to Seattle.

EvilHMB · « **Reply #234 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 16:47:55 »

Anybody like donuts? I might grab them at 11pm

OnTheBrink · « **Reply #235 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 17:53:43 »

Man I wish I lived in Cali so I could attend.

You guys should bring your talents to NYC!

samwisekoi · « **Reply #236 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 18:02:09 »

Just picked up six 8' folding tables and some folding chairs so everyone will have a flat place to show off their keyboards! And sit.

Also, yes, we have an Expobar Office Lever Plus plumbed with filtered water and a few custom blends from a small roaster who takes good care of us. And a pair of grinders. And a backup Gaggia in case of equipment failure.

We also have a prosumer K-cup machine with assorted coffees, teas and other pods. Plus cases of sodas in the fridge.

So you will NOT run low on caffeine if you didn't get sleep! (Decaf is available in all forms as well.)

- Ron | samwisekoi

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #237 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 18:16:47 »

I like donuts and coffee

clacktalk · « **Reply #238 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 18:27:44 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 11 July 2014, 18:16:47

I like donuts and coffee

How do you feel about gelato? I'm going to have to make some hard decisions pretty soon. Flavors are no joke.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #239 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 18:28:25 »

Gelato and I've cream trumps baked goods. I'm not sure you understand my love if ice cream

V1ral · « **Reply #240 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 19:34:28 »

I thought you liked pie. Traitor.
I love gelato too. A good vanilla is always delicious. Personally, I love hazelnut, pistachio, and lemon.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #241 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 19:52:11 »

I can like two things right?

JPG · « **Reply #242 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 19:57:37 »

n00b question here, but it's going to be 1 pm at which GMT thing?

Any conversion to EST?

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #243 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 20:04:24 »

1 pm local time. So 1300 Pacific time means it's 1000 eastern

JPG · « **Reply #244 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 20:07:53 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 11 July 2014, 20:04:24

1 pm local time. So 1300 Pacific time means it's 1000 eastern

Thx Captain!

HaaTa · « **Reply #245 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 20:09:22 »

Uhhh, 1 PM PST is 4 PM EST...

JPG · « **Reply #246 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 20:10:26 »

Quote from: HaaTa on Fri, 11 July 2014, 20:09:22

Uhhh, 1 PM PST is 4 PM EST...

Thx Haata for correcting Captain!

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #247 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 20:15:03 »

Sorry you're right. So used to the est to pst conversion

Heliosphere · « **Reply #248 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 21:46:26 »

I will be attending. I work practically next door too! Is there anything going on in the early morning or should I come at around 10 or 11?

Smasher816 · « **Reply #249 on:** Fri, 11 July 2014, 21:58:02 »

My flight from Pheomix to San Jose is about to take off. Any advice for some late night eating when I arrive?

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