Yep - KeyCon 3 Midwest is slated for Spring 2015 - will start planning in the next month or so!
From here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61832.msg1452520#msg1452520)Yep - KeyCon 3 Midwest is slated for Spring 2015 - will start planning in the next month or so!
Oh hell yes, Midwest again? Lets hope!
Back to Chicago? I can dig it!u taking me?
Anyone? Bueller?
Keycon USA so played out. 2015 Keycon international. Let's bring GHCSGO to dream hack
Back to Chicago? I can dig it!u taking me?
I didn't get anyone anything **** that too many ***gots thereBack to Chicago? I can dig it!u taking me?
You get me pax lol swag?
I didn't get anyone anything **** that too many ***gots thereBack to Chicago? I can dig it!u taking me?
You get me pax lol swag?
Oh hell yes, Midwest again? Lets hope!
Of course! ROAD TRIP!
Dibs on geniekid's clean dishes, and food also.
Also, I'll need you to put some towels in the dryer while I shower so they're nice and warm when I get out.
Dibs on geniekid's clean dishes, and food also.
Also, I'll need you to put some towels in the dryer while I shower so they're nice and warm when I get out.
Dibs on geniekid's clean dishes, and food also.
Also, I'll need you to put some towels in the dryer while I shower so they're nice and warm when I get out.
Don't forget to ask him to help you dry your back with the towel. If not you could miss a spot.
Wtf, I want to futon :(
Haha - I agree, when Ming and I started discussing we said "Spring" so I would think Apr/May could be more appropriate weather wise.
Haha - I agree, when Ming and I started discussing we said "Spring" so I would think Apr/May could be more appropriate weather wise.
If the venue is outdoors, I would say holding it during Apr/May would be...:cool:...key.
Hm, I've never been somewhere truly cold before.
Hm, I've never been somewhere truly cold before.
and you still won't after this.
oh god, i live where dorkvader lives now.
HELP ME
oh god, i live where dorkvader lives now.
HELP ME
No one can save you now.
Hm, I've never been somewhere truly cold before.
and you still won't after this.
note: not because of the dorkvader, but because of the cold
LOOK, I CAN'T TOLERATE TEMPERATURES < 73f or > 78f OK!?!? IS THAT SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND?
note: not because of the dorkvader, but because of the cold
LOOK, I CAN'T TOLERATE TEMPERATURES < 73f or > 78f OK!?!? IS THAT SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND?
Bah, come to Montreal in February, it's just like 73f, but convert it in Celsius and add a minus sign in front of it :)) Almost the same uh uh
note: not because of the dorkvader, but because of the cold
LOOK, I CAN'T TOLERATE TEMPERATURES < 73f or > 78f OK!?!? IS THAT SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND?
Bah, come to Montreal in February, it's just like 73f, but convert it in Celsius and add a minus sign in front of it :)) Almost the same uh uhShow Image(http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/727/911/515.gif)
note: not because of the dorkvader, but because of the coldYou're an east coaster now?!?!
LOOK, I CAN'T TOLERATE TEMPERATURES < 73f or > 78f OK!?!? IS THAT SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND?
note: not because of the dorkvader, but because of the coldYou're an east coaster now?!?!
LOOK, I CAN'T TOLERATE TEMPERATURES < 73f or > 78f OK!?!? IS THAT SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND?
note: not because of the dorkvader, but because of the coldYou're an east coaster now?!?!
LOOK, I CAN'T TOLERATE TEMPERATURES < 73f or > 78f OK!?!? IS THAT SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND?
Thewbest coast kicked him out, and the third coast wouldn't accept him, so he had to resort to the least coast.
Wtf, I want to futon :(
If you want you can crash on my living room couch, but only if you dry esoomenona after he showers.
note: not because of the dorkvader, but because of the cold
LOOK, I CAN'T TOLERATE TEMPERATURES < 73f or > 78f OK!?!? IS THAT SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND?
it's just going to be a lot of swearing.Wtf, I want to futon :(
If you want you can crash on my living room couch, but only if you dry esoomenona after he showers.
I can do that. Moose and I have had many other adventures and this wouldn't be anything too outrageous :P.note: not because of the dorkvader, but because of the cold
LOOK, I CAN'T TOLERATE TEMPERATURES < 73f or > 78f OK!?!? IS THAT SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND?
I can't wait to hear about you experiencing your first winter :))
it's just going to be a lot of swearing.Wtf, I want to futon :(
If you want you can crash on my living room couch, but only if you dry esoomenona after he showers.
I can do that. Moose and I have had many other adventures and this wouldn't be anything too outrageous :p .note: not because of the dorkvader, but because of the cold
LOOK, I CAN'T TOLERATE TEMPERATURES < 73f or > 78f OK!?!? IS THAT SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND?
I can't wait to hear about you experiencing your first winter :))
Hey, I found some pics of my trip to Chicago last May:Show Image(http://www.eikawaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/71973583_71973582.jpg)Show Image(http://darkroom.baltimoresun.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/REU-USA-WEATHER__0014.jpg)
Whoopsy doodle.Show Image(http://s1.ibtimes.com/sites/www.ibtimes.com/files/styles/v2_article_large/public/2014/01/07/woman-falling-nyc.jpg?itok=d_EybZJk)
Fun times.
Hey, I found some pics of my trip to Chicago last May:Show Image(http://www.eikawaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/71973583_71973582.jpg)Show Image(http://darkroom.baltimoresun.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/REU-USA-WEATHER__0014.jpg)
Whoopsy doodle.Show Image(http://s1.ibtimes.com/sites/www.ibtimes.com/files/styles/v2_article_large/public/2014/01/07/woman-falling-nyc.jpg?itok=d_EybZJk)
Fun times.
Hey! Chicago didn't look anything like that this May. I was there for a conference and it was beautiful outside, until the day that it rained from like 6/7 PM until noon the next day.
Hey, I found some pics of my trip to Chicago last May:Show Image(http://www.eikawaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/71973583_71973582.jpg)Show Image(http://darkroom.baltimoresun.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/REU-USA-WEATHER__0014.jpg)
Whoopsy doodle.Show Image(http://s1.ibtimes.com/sites/www.ibtimes.com/files/styles/v2_article_large/public/2014/01/07/woman-falling-nyc.jpg?itok=d_EybZJk)
Fun times.
Hey! Chicago didn't look anything like that this May. I was there for a conference and it was beautiful outside, until the day that it rained from like 6/7 PM until noon the next day.
Hmm, maybe I was there in early May? Also it rains everyday in Chicago from 6 pm until noon the next day, so that was normal.
I would like to attend Chicago Keycon. Look forward to hearing when it wi be. Should plan when Keycon West will be at same time since so much of this is relative to each other.. GH has made this big enough I think the planning is warranted.
I could even visit an ex-girlfriend out there...but that would probably end very poorly. LOL
I would like to attend Chicago Keycon. Look forward to hearing when it wi be. Should plan when Keycon West will be at same time since so much of this is relative to each other.. GH has made this big enough I think the planning is warranted.
I could even visit an ex-girlfriend out there...but that would probably end very poorly. LOL
I'll be your ex-girlfriend for the weekend, bb. Come visit me. :-*
I would like to attend Chicago Keycon. Look forward to hearing when it wi be. Should plan when Keycon West will be at same time since so much of this is relative to each other.. GH has made this big enough I think the planning is warranted.
I could even visit an ex-girlfriend out there...but that would probably end very poorly. LOL
I'll be your ex-girlfriend for the weekend, bb. Come visit me. :-*
The more snow the better, I say. We should go sledding!
The more snow the better, I say. We should go sledding!
OOOOooooooo I barely got to sled as a child, growing up in Kirkland. The snow didn't usually last long enough to ride down, or it would rain and get covered and ice and no one wanted to play in that crap.
I would like to attend Chicago Keycon. Look forward to hearing when it wi be. Should plan when Keycon West will be at same time since so much of this is relative to each other.. GH has made this big enough I think the planning is warranted.
The more snow the better, I say. We should go sledding!
OOOOooooooo I barely got to sled as a child, growing up in Kirkland. The snow didn't usually last long enough to ride down, or it would rain and get covered and ice and no one wanted to play in that crap.
We've got some nice hills in the Kettle Moraine area of southeast Wisconsin, you guys should come up and play!
given this discussion about snow, keycon west might be better placed during the winter so that midwest and east coasters can get out of their horrible snow-covered hovels and go somewhere nice for a change.
given this discussion about snow, keycon west might be better placed during the winter so that midwest and east coasters can get out of their horrible snow-covered hovels and go somewhere nice for a change.
...might as well go all out and do Keycon Cancun.
given this discussion about snow, keycon west might be better placed during the winter so that midwest and east coasters can get out of their horrible snow-covered hovels and go somewhere nice for a change.
...might as well go all out and do Keycon Cancun.
Keycon Dallas in summer plox. (loljk)
...might as well go all out and do Keycon Cancun.
Keycon USA so played out. 2015 Keycon international. Let's bring GHCSGO to dream hack
Regardless of final location and time confirmation, I think GH and GH meet ups/Keycons are going to be evolving. Some behind-the-scenes long term planning for the continued growth, and making these possibly "more available" or perhaps forming "chapters". Food for thought.
I think it's more of the concentration of GHers there and good public transit. But there seems to be a general higher interest.
I don't know. Outside of Keycons, it's hard to get other meetups going. Just look at how hard it is to get an East Coast/NYC meetup together. At the moment, it seems like there will be 5-6 people at the MechanicalKeyboards.com/Nashville meetup. I thought there would be more people interested in that.
...might as well go all out and do Keycon Cancun.Keycon USA so played out. 2015 Keycon international. Let's bring GHCSGO to dream hack
Yes! geniekid and I have the same idea :D.Regardless of final location and time confirmation, I think GH and GH meet ups/Keycons are going to be evolving. Some behind-the-scenes long term planning for the continued growth, and making these possibly "more available" or perhaps forming "chapters". Food for thought.
I don't know. Outside of Keycons, it's hard to get other meetups going. Just look at how hard it is to get an East Coast/NYC meetup together. At the moment, it seems like there will be 5-6 people at the MechanicalKeyboards.com/Nashville meetup. I thought there would be more people interested in that.
...might as well go all out and do Keycon Cancun.Keycon USA so played out. 2015 Keycon international. Let's bring GHCSGO to dream hack
Yes! geniekid and I have the same idea :D.Regardless of final location and time confirmation, I think GH and GH meet ups/Keycons are going to be evolving. Some behind-the-scenes long term planning for the continued growth, and making these possibly "more available" or perhaps forming "chapters". Food for thought.
I don't know. Outside of Keycons, it's hard to get other meetups going. Just look at how hard it is to get an East Coast/NYC meetup together. At the moment, it seems like there will be 5-6 people at the MechanicalKeyboards.com/Nashville meetup. I thought there would be more people interested in that.
Traveling for meetups just seems frivolous when there are keycons. It costs money to travel!
...might as well go all out and do Keycon Cancun.Keycon USA so played out. 2015 Keycon international. Let's bring GHCSGO to dream hack
Yes! geniekid and I have the same idea :D.Regardless of final location and time confirmation, I think GH and GH meet ups/Keycons are going to be evolving. Some behind-the-scenes long term planning for the continued growth, and making these possibly "more available" or perhaps forming "chapters". Food for thought.
I don't know. Outside of Keycons, it's hard to get other meetups going. Just look at how hard it is to get an East Coast/NYC meetup together. At the moment, it seems like there will be 5-6 people at the MechanicalKeyboards.com/Nashville meetup. I thought there would be more people interested in that.
Traveling for meetups just seems frivolous when there are keycons. It costs money to travel!
When has that ever stopped us?? :P
Traveling for meetups just seems frivolous when there are keycons. It costs money to travel!
When has that ever stopped us?? :P
...might as well go all out and do Keycon Cancun.Keycon USA so played out. 2015 Keycon international. Let's bring GHCSGO to dream hack
Yes! geniekid and I have the same idea :D.Regardless of final location and time confirmation, I think GH and GH meet ups/Keycons are going to be evolving. Some behind-the-scenes long term planning for the continued growth, and making these possibly "more available" or perhaps forming "chapters". Food for thought.
I don't know. Outside of Keycons, it's hard to get other meetups going. Just look at how hard it is to get an East Coast/NYC meetup together. At the moment, it seems like there will be 5-6 people at the MechanicalKeyboards.com/Nashville meetup. I thought there would be more people interested in that.
Traveling for meetups just seems frivolous when there are keycons. It costs money to travel!
When has that ever stopped us?? :P
given this discussion about snow, keycon west might be better placed during the winter so that midwest and east coasters can get out of their horrible snow-covered hovels and go somewhere nice for a change.
given this discussion about snow, keycon west might be better placed during the winter so that midwest and east coasters can get out of their horrible snow-covered hovels and go somewhere nice for a change.
You guys have hovels? You lucky bastards. I wish I could find an affordable hovel in this town. I live in a sub-hovel that I share with 3 room-mates.
note: not because of the dorkvader, but because of the cold
LOOK, I CAN'T TOLERATE TEMPERATURES < 73f or > 78f OK!?!? IS THAT SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND?
Bah, come to Montreal in February, it's just like 73f, but convert it in Celsius and add a minus sign in front of it :)) Almost the same uh uh
It's about a 7-hour drive to get there but I'd probably go.
Because keyboards and Michigan Avenue.
Yes!
There's much more high-fashion and hip clothing stores than you'd find at other midwestern malls, say, the Mall of America (which gets boring when you live close to it). ;)
It's definitely fun to walk around at least once!
I need to make a new t-shirt design soon...or maybe perhaps something other than t-shirts. :]
All very likely possibilities. Stay tuned!I need to make a new t-shirt design soon...or maybe perhaps something other than t-shirts. :]
Like string bikinis or thongs? Nipple shields?
All very likely possibilities. Stay tuned!I need to make a new t-shirt design soon...or maybe perhaps something other than t-shirts. :]
Like string bikinis or thongs? Nipple shields?
What I'd really like to see at Keycon are the bonkers Kustoms and 60% cases.
Anyone have a Korean custom? ;)
Anyone have a Korean custom? ;)
Only been trying to get my hands on one for almost 2 years. Pls someone help me. WTB MX-Mini. WTS soul or whatever you want for it. PST
Keycon USA so played out. 2015 Keycon international. Let's bring GHCSGO to dream hackDone!!!
Anyone have a Korean custom? ;)
Only been trying to get my hands on one for almost 2 years. Pls someone help me. WTB MX-Mini. WTS soul or whatever you want for it. PST
Did you know you could buy one from GON? I mean this to sound less condescending than it sounds to me now.
I need to make a new t-shirt design soon...or maybe perhaps something other than t-shirts. :]
Like string bikinis or thongs? Nipple shields?
I need to make a new t-shirt design soon...or maybe perhaps something other than t-shirts. :]
Like string bikinis or thongs? Nipple shields?
;)
GeekHack manly thongs.
I need to make a new t-shirt design soon...or maybe perhaps something other than t-shirts. :]
Like string bikinis or thongs? Nipple shields?
;)
GeekHack manly thongs.
Would the girly thongs be considered inappropriate by the community do you think probably god what
I need to make a new t-shirt design soon...or maybe perhaps something other than t-shirts. :]
Like string bikinis or thongs? Nipple shields?
;)
GeekHack manly thongs.
Would the girly thongs be considered inappropriate by the community do you think probably god what
Anyone have a Korean custom? ;)
I need to make a new t-shirt design soon...or maybe perhaps something other than t-shirts. :]
Like string bikinis or thongs? Nipple shields?
;)
GeekHack manly thongs.
Would the girly thongs be considered inappropriate by the community do you think probably god what
Lace>leather so I think it's perfectly appropriate.
I need to make a new t-shirt design soon...or maybe perhaps something other than t-shirts. :]
Like string bikinis or thongs? Nipple shields?
;)
GeekHack manly thongs.
Would the girly thongs be considered inappropriate by the community do you think probably god what
Lace>leather so I think it's perfectly appropriate.
So the male design should be lace, then?
I need to make a new t-shirt design soon...or maybe perhaps something other than t-shirts. :]
Like string bikinis or thongs? Nipple shields?
;)
GeekHack manly thongs.
Would the girly thongs be considered inappropriate by the community do you think probably god what
Lace>leather so I think it's perfectly appropriate.
So the male design should be lace, then?
Why not both?
Anyone have a Korean custom? ;)
I sold mine for an American custom.
Beats those puny made-in-korea cases.
Good thing there's at least 9 others, so there's a chance of one being brought to keycon even if I can't go.
I need to make a new t-shirt design soon...or maybe perhaps something other than t-shirts. :]
Like string bikinis or thongs? Nipple shields?
;)
GeekHack manly thongs.
Would the girly thongs be considered inappropriate by the community do you think probably god what
Lace>leather so I think it's perfectly appropriate.
So the male design should be lace, then?
Why not both?
:-X
note: not because of the dorkvader, but because of the cold
LOOK, I CAN'T TOLERATE TEMPERATURES < 73f or > 78f OK!?!? IS THAT SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND?
Bah, come to Montreal in February, it's just like 73f, but convert it in Celsius and add a minus sign in front of it :)) Almost the same uh uh
So I'm less than 3 hours from Montreal and I've always wanted to come visit for winter carnival.
We should do a GH meetup then too. I have a "few" keyboards I can bring if you want. I know a lot of GHers live up in the montreal / laval area.
Wallethack is so unfair.
I want a geekhack onesie.
/me chuckles in a sinister manner.
I want a geekhack onesie.
/me chuckles in a sinister manner.
Foreshadowing mini binge? :p
I live in chicago, so having KeyCon would be awesome! Hopefully Ill have my GoN TKL built by then. Are there buyers and sellers at KeyCon? Or is it more of a meetup for us to talk and hang out?
I live in chicago, so having KeyCon would be awesome! Hopefully Ill have my GoN TKL built by then. Are there buyers and sellers at KeyCon? Or is it more of a meetup for us to talk and hang out?
So...what is Keycon? And why wouldn't you have it in a Super Bowl city. Like Indianapolis! Crossroads of America has my vote.don't worry, we'll make sure to break a crucial hard drive at keycon so you have to come visit us ;)
So...what is Keycon?
So...what is Keycon?
Keycon is where you go to be surrounded by thousands of dollars of keyboards while simultaneously fapping vigorously in your own mind.
So...what is Keycon?
Keycon is where you go to be surrounded by thousands of dollars of keyboards while simultaneously fapping vigorously in your own mind.
Oh... You're supposed to do that in your mind?
hotel space is going to be way too expensive. a small community center might be possible, but honestly i think we'll fit fine in the venue from last year, and we'll have the full projector setup again, which you don't always get in community centers.
I can look into it, but it could easily be a few thousand dollars to get a hotel space...
Are there any pictures from previous Key Cons? I haven't been able to locate any.
Indianapolis is much cheaper in comparison to Chicago by far, but I would guess that the burbs would be a cheaper option as well. I will try to attend but it will depend on the date chosen and work @.@
Next year is already looking like it will be busy.
For the sake of costs, I would suggest having it out in the suburbs as well. There are dozens of places with rooms you could use.
I've done small meetings and conventions at this place (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chinw-chicago-marriott-northwest/). Nice hotel, friendly staff, and located right off Interstate 90 about 30 minutes from O'Hare.
For the sake of costs, I would suggest having it out in the suburbs as well. There are dozens of places with rooms you could use.
I've done small meetings and conventions at this place (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chinw-chicago-marriott-northwest/). Nice hotel, friendly staff, and located right off Interstate 90 about 30 minutes from O'Hare.
It links me to "Hoffman Estates" LOLOL.
So long as I can get there without having to take a toll road, or a 2 hour detour to get around said toll road, it works for me.
We don't pay for our use of the room in Chicago proper.
We don't pay for our use of the room in Chicago proper.
The one at the university, correct?
One advantage of that space is easy accessibility via public transport. A location out in the burbs will not have that advantage.
there also isn't anything to do or anywhere to eat out in the burbs.
Um untrue. One of the burbs contains the Galloping Ghosts arcade (I think). I'm 100% sure that will be a necessary field trip. And or the Barcade.
Um untrue. One of the burbs contains the Galloping Ghosts arcade (I think). I'm 100% sure that will be a necessary field trip. And or the Barcade.
Also, if there wasn't food out there, how do the people survive??
Also also, that arcade is gonna be the bees knees, I can feel it.
they survive by eating each other ok. do i have to explain everything to you hoff?
they survive by eating each other ok. do i have to explain everything to you hoff?
ps, your pizza had people meat in it hoff. we were preparing you for the inevitable suburban apocalypse. think about it.
I'm fairly sure that finding a place isn't the issue. I believe mkawa has a hookup and that's how we had a room in 2012. I think it's more along the lines of finding a date. But I could be misunderstanding.
And in 2012 there were around 40 people I think?
spring break is looking like a good time right now. just think of it as nerd puerto vallarta. there are some very minor complications to do it during the academic year. ps, if you are college student in chicago, please pm me.
spring break is looking like a good time right now. just think of it as nerd puerto vallarta. there are some very minor complications to do it during the academic year. ps, if you are college student in chicago, please pm me.
My break is March 6th-15th I hope I can come! :D
spring break is looking like a good time right now. just think of it as nerd puerto vallarta. there are some very minor complications to do it during the academic year. ps, if you are college student in chicago, please pm me.
My break is March 6th-15th I hope I can come! :D
Is that pretty consistent with other student's spring break?
And in 2013 there were around 40 people I think?
if you count the people meat in the pizza, 45 came and 45 people and/or people meat left
there also isn't anything to do or anywhere to eat out in the burbs.
Um untrue. One of the burbs contains the Galloping Ghosts arcade (I think). I'm 100% sure that will be a necessary field trip. And or the Barcade.
tree having sex all the time :D
tree having sex all the time :D
:confused: I-I don't know what this is, but I think I like it... ;)
there also isn't anything to do or anywhere to eat out in the burbs.
Um untrue. One of the burbs contains the Galloping Ghosts arcade (I think). I'm 100% sure that will be a necessary field trip. And or the Barcade.
Galloping Ghosts is amazing, you shall not be disappointed.
O'hare will also be a mess because of a convention occurring that weekend in that area.
O'hare will also be a mess because of a convention occurring that weekend in that area.
there's not _that_ many people going to keycon
I'm going to have to keep my eye out for this as Chicago is practically in my back yard. What should I bring? Never been to one of these before.
I'm going to have to keep my eye out for this as Chicago is practically in my back yard. What should I bring? Never been to one of these before.
- Yourself and maybe friends/family/sig other
- Anything keyboard and keyboard accessory related
- Appetite. If it's like any other meetup, we'll eat well :)
- Good vibes :D
What about May 16-17? Or the next weekend, which is Memorial Day weekend? Of course traveling on Memorial Day weekend is generally awful.but it could be my birthday party as well eh..? may 17 a day all about me... and keyboards of course
so a few of us have talked and we are now floating the weekend of may 16-17. it will definitely be in the city, but we're not sure where yet. how does this sound to people?
a bit of a roll call would be nice. holler if you'd like to go and can make that weekend, or if you'd like to go and can't make that weekend.
if you don't want to go then :llama: i guess
Pls stahp.
so a few of us have talked and we are now floating the weekend of may 16-17. it will definitely be in the city, but we're not sure where yet. how does this sound to people?
a bit of a roll call would be nice. holler if you'd like to go and can make that weekend, or if you'd like to go and can't make that weekend.
if you don't want to go then :llama: i guess
I'll be there barring unexpected work or family conflicts.
Also won't have any money to get to Keycon.
Would it be considered "worth" to fly in from Sweden for this? Someone mentioned food...
smart people at most, and lots of keyboards.
I've read through most of this thread and several links in the keycon archive; what exactly is Keycon? Is it just a GH get together? Demos, classes, trading, selling? Is there an itinerary? Basically what would I be getting myself in to?
Also won't have any money to get to Keycon.
I've read through most of this thread and several links in the keycon archive; what exactly is Keycon? Is it just a GH get together? Demos, classes, trading, selling? Is there an itinerary? Basically what would I be getting myself in to?
Check out the archived events subforums for Keycon 2013 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?board=150.0) and Keycon 2014 (organization (https://geekhack.org/index.php?board=167.0), live-posting (https://geekhack.org/index.php?board=169.0), media (https://geekhack.org/index.php?board=168.0)). This should give you an idea of what goes down at the events.
You should expect keyboards, friends, food, kendama (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60595.0), presentations, and other geekiness. There will be a rough itinerary put together with slots for the various presentations and food, but a lot of the time will be meeting people and talking. And eating. ^-^ Expect much ice cream. :thumb:
I've read through most of this thread and several links in the keycon archive; what exactly is Keycon? Is it just a GH get together? Demos, classes, trading, selling? Is there an itinerary? Basically what would I be getting myself in to?
And eating. ^-^ Expect much ice cream. :thumb:
If you're skipping the probing, I'm not going. Don't deny me the full experience!I've read through most of this thread and several links in the keycon archive; what exactly is Keycon? Is it just a GH get together? Demos, classes, trading, selling? Is there an itinerary? Basically what would I be getting myself in to?
Most of Keycon is a lot of fun. However, I'd be willing to skip the anal probing of first-time attendees this year, tbh. Dunno what that has to do with keyboards. But hey, I guess it wouldn't be Keycon without at least a little anal probing, amirite?
Just putting this out again. There are roughly 2-3 spots open at my house for people to crash if they want. Maybe more if people don't mind couches. Just ask and I'll add you to the dibs list and contact you through PM as the event approaches. :thumb:
Just putting this out again. There are roughly 2-3 spots open at my house for people to crash if they want. Maybe more if people don't mind couches. Just ask and I'll add you to the dibs list and contact you through PM as the event approaches. :thumb:
Oh wait those spots are for beds?? I'm fine with the floor, lol.
Just putting this out again. There are roughly 2-3 spots open at my house for people to crash if they want. Maybe more if people don't mind couches. Just ask and I'll add you to the dibs list and contact you through PM as the event approaches. :thumb:
Oh wait those spots are for beds?? I'm fine with the floor, lol.
Yeah, there are three beds and then a few couches. I need to figure out how many people I'm ok with having over. I'd like to judge the interest, so far it's just you and CPT.
Just putting this out again. There are roughly 2-3 spots open at my house for people to crash if they want. Maybe more if people don't mind couches. Just ask and I'll add you to the dibs list and contact you through PM as the event approaches. :thumb:
Oh wait those spots are for beds?? I'm fine with the floor, lol.
Yeah, there are three beds and then a few couches. I need to figure out how many people I'm ok with having over. I'd like to judge the interest, so far it's just you and CPT.
Dude I'm in for this, for sure. Bed/couch/floor/whatever. Would love to hang with Hoff and the Capn, and get to know new people as well. :thumb:
Just putting this out again. There are roughly 2-3 spots open at my house for people to crash if they want. Maybe more if people don't mind couches. Just ask and I'll add you to the dibs list and contact you through PM as the event approaches. :thumb:
Oh wait those spots are for beds?? I'm fine with the floor, lol.
Yeah, there are three beds and then a few couches. I need to figure out how many people I'm ok with having over. I'd like to judge the interest, so far it's just you and CPT.
Dude I'm in for this, for sure. Bed/couch/floor/whatever. Would love to hang with Hoff and the Capn, and get to know new people as well. :thumb:
Just putting this out again. There are roughly 2-3 spots open at my house for people to crash if they want. Maybe more if people don't mind couches. Just ask and I'll add you to the dibs list and contact you through PM as the event approaches. :thumb:
Oh wait those spots are for beds?? I'm fine with the floor, lol.
Yeah, there are three beds and then a few couches. I need to figure out how many people I'm ok with having over. I'd like to judge the interest, so far it's just you and CPT.
Dude I'm in for this, for sure. Bed/couch/floor/whatever. Would love to hang with Hoff and the Capn, and get to know new people as well. :thumb:
Sweet, you're on the list.
Sweet, you're on the list.
Now the real question... how many keyboards can I fit in my car.
I'm pretty sure I could drive there for a weekend trip, I'm just glad it's something semi close to me. I'll probably do a hotel unless I find somewhere else to stay.
Now the real question... how many keyboards can I fit in my car.
I'm pretty sure I could drive there for a weekend trip, I'm just glad it's something semi close to me. I'll probably do a hotel unless I find somewhere else to stay.
Now the real question... how many keyboards can I fit in my car.
This only becomes a question once you've stolen everyone else's boards and are making your escape ;)
jcrouse's stack was insane @.@. He must have made like 6 trips to get all his boards upstairs.
So, er, okay, KeyCon. You've got special shirts. And there are cool KBs to see. And I assume you bring along some of your own KBs to show each other.
But then what do you do? Sit around and type? Couldn't you do that at home?
I love KBs as much as anyone here. I'm just trying to picture this, though... In the long run, wouldn't it be sort of like a solitaire convention?
jcrouse's stack was insane @.@. He must have made like 6 trips to get all his boards upstairs.
jcrouse's stack was insane @.@. He must have made like 6 trips to get all his boards upstairs.
Some things you never forget.
So, er, okay, KeyCon. You've got special shirts. And there are cool KBs to see. And I assume you bring along some of your own KBs to show each other.
But then what do you do? Sit around and type? Couldn't you do that at home?
I love KBs as much as anyone here. I'm just trying to picture this, though... In the long run, wouldn't it be sort of like a solitaire convention?
So, er, okay, KeyCon. You've got special shirts. And there are cool KBs to see. And I assume you bring along some of your own KBs to show each other.
But then what do you do? Sit around and type? Couldn't you do that at home?
I love KBs as much as anyone here. I'm just trying to picture this, though... In the long run, wouldn't it be sort of like a solitaire convention?
Dude I was in the same boat as you but then I was able to attend a small meetup that Hoff hosted and it was great, we talked about way more than keyboards. Everyone I've talked to from GH has some other hobby in common with me other than keyboards, also they've mostly been really cool guys. :thumb:
Quote from: AnderSo, er, okay, KeyCon... Then what do you do? Sit around and type?... Wouldn't it be sort of like a solitaire convention?
There's a whole other dynamic to it in that you're hanging out with people just as passionate about keyboards as you are. There's a lot of camaraderie and shared interests beyond keyboards that make the trip worthwhile...
Even if you're new to the community, I highly encourage attending if you can. It's a ton of fun.
Dude I was in the same boat as you but then I was able to attend a small meetup that Hoff hosted and it was great, we talked about way more than keyboards. Everyone I've talked to from GH has some other hobby in common with me other than keyboards, also they've mostly been really cool guys.
I need to make a new t-shirt design soon...or maybe perhaps something other than t-shirts. :]
So, er, okay, KeyCon. You've got special shirts. And there are cool KBs to see. And I assume you bring along some of your own KBs to show each other.
But then what do you do? Sit around and type? Couldn't you do that at home?
I love KBs as much as anyone here. I'm just trying to picture this, though... In the long run, wouldn't it be sort of like a solitaire convention?
Is anyone here a student at UIC or any other Chicago university where we could secure a room? Please PM me.
I have some options, but they are pricey. I would much rather get some free space from a university.
http://www.evenues.com/Meeting-Spaces/Chicago/Illinois/?id=5c6f7575-bb36-4a5c-ac45-f859d612b925
Looks like we can get rooms for the day for $250? Someone could local could start calling and scoping places out. I don't know the area at all so it wouldn't be much good if I cold called and booked a place.
It's looking like DePaul doesn't have any rooms for us to use but I'm talking to a dean later this week to figure out for sure.
http://www.evenues.com/Meeting-Spaces/Chicago/Illinois/?id=5c6f7575-bb36-4a5c-ac45-f859d612b925
Looks like we can get rooms for the day for $250? Someone could local could start calling and scoping places out. I don't know the area at all so it wouldn't be much good if I cold called and booked a place.
It's looking like DePaul doesn't have any rooms for us to use but I'm talking to a dean later this week to figure out for sure.
DePaul would be awesome please let me know what you find out.http://www.evenues.com/Meeting-Spaces/Chicago/Illinois/?id=5c6f7575-bb36-4a5c-ac45-f859d612b925
Looks like we can get rooms for the day for $250? Someone could local could start calling and scoping places out. I don't know the area at all so it wouldn't be much good if I cold called and booked a place.
I'll take a look through here - thanks for the link. I really want to get something booked this week.
It's looking like DePaul doesn't have any rooms for us to use but I'm talking to a dean later this week to figure out for sure.
DePaul would be awesome please let me know what you find out.http://www.evenues.com/Meeting-Spaces/Chicago/Illinois/?id=5c6f7575-bb36-4a5c-ac45-f859d612b925
Looks like we can get rooms for the day for $250? Someone could local could start calling and scoping places out. I don't know the area at all so it wouldn't be much good if I cold called and booked a place.
I'll take a look through here - thanks for the link. I really want to get something booked this week.
I recommend low balling venues on their stated price, or asking for free add-ons. Worth the try. From their perspective, if they are having trouble filling the space, any money they make is better than nothing.
So I've got good news and bad news about DePaul.
Good news is we can get a room. Bad news is it'll cost money unless we get a student organization to host it. I'm currently working on getting the exact price.
So I've got good news and bad news about DePaul.
Good news is we can get a room. Bad news is it'll cost money unless we get a student organization to host it. I'm currently working on getting the exact price.
So I've got good news and bad news about DePaul.
Good news is we can get a room. Bad news is it'll cost money unless we get a student organization to host it. I'm currently working on getting the exact price.
Time to get on your knees ;)
Anyone interested in going climbing on the friday night before keycon? There's a great gym near chicago.
Anyone interested in going climbing on the friday night before keycon? There's a great gym near chicago.
/me needs to get in shape... :|
Guess I should officially withdraw my RSVP. I got a new job and will be moving that week now. Ridiculously sad, but this job means that I should be able to make the next few events!:( You'll be missed.
Guess I should officially withdraw my RSVP. I got a new job and will be moving that week now. Ridiculously sad, but this job means that I should be able to make the next few events!:( You'll be missed.
I'll bring the kingsaver for you. ;)
Aw shucks I will be in Peru May 16th.
Just found out I have to travel to Chicago for work from 4/30 to 5/4. So close :(
Just found out I have to travel to Chicago for work from 4/30 to 5/4. So close :(
If you want to see some cool boards n **** hit me up while you're in Chicago and we can get lunch.
I'm not currently in Chicago but I will be all summer.Just found out I have to travel to Chicago for work from 4/30 to 5/4. So close :(
If you want to see some cool boards n **** hit me up while you're in Chicago and we can get lunch.
Dude, I AM in Chicago, and want to check out some boards!...Wait, do you happen to have a HHKB?
I'm not currently in Chicago but I will be all summer.
Just found out I have to travel to Chicago for work from 4/30 to 5/4. So close :(
If you want to see some cool boards n **** hit me up while you're in Chicago and we can get lunch.
Need to get my hotel arrangements set up.... Everything close to venue so expense.
Maybe I can stay where I did last time and make hoofverso or cba give me plentiful rides...
If Hoff or CPT is driving you, the Sheraton and Renaissance are close to my house.Need to get my hotel arrangements set up.... Everything close to venue so expense.
Maybe I can stay where I did last time and make hoofverso or cba give me plentiful rides...
:thumb: I can give rides if needed. Only downside might be that I'm staying pretty close to the venue so I'd have to drive out to wherever you'll be, but I'm not sure how far that would be.
Need to get my hotel arrangements set up.... Everything close to venue so expense.
Maybe I can stay where I did last time and make hoofverso or cba give me plentiful rides...
:thumb: I can give rides if needed. Only downside might be that I'm staying pretty close to the venue so I'd have to drive out to wherever you'll be, but I'm not sure how far that would be.
I'll be driving up as long as the gas prices stay below $3. Actually I'll probably drive up anyways just so I can bring the collection and have room to buy other stuff if that option comes up.
Anyone want a free hybrid switch Commodore Amiga? I have 50+ and don't want any of them. They're these boards. http://imgur.com/a/RwY2W
Anyone want a free hybrid switch Commodore Amiga? I have 50+ and don't want any of them. They're these boards. http://imgur.com/a/RwY2W
Here's an idea for those who will be in town for more than a day: Does anyone want to get dim sum? I think that'd be a lot of fun. Good way to chat and chill for a while. I think there's a few of us who are going to be in town for a couple of days before and after the actual meetup on Saturday.
that sounds fun, I'll be in town late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.
that sounds fun, I'll be in town late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.
Cool I was thinking Sunday morning maybe? I'll be in town Thursday night through Monday afternoon. Looking forward to meeting you :).
Here's an idea for those who will be in town for more than a day: Does anyone want to get dim sum? I think that'd be a lot of fun. Good way to chat and chill for a while. I think there's a few of us who are going to be in town for a couple of days before and after the actual meetup on Saturday.
Here's an idea for those who will be in town for more than a day: Does anyone want to get dim sum? I think that'd be a lot of fun. Good way to chat and chill for a while. I think there's a few of us who are going to be in town for a couple of days before and after the actual meetup on Saturday.
BingeXCPT cook-off!!!
Foosball tournament!!!I would be down to school all you guys, but I only know city bars that have tables.
I would be down to school all you guys, but I only know city bars that have tables.
BingeXCPT cook-off!!!
I'd smoke both you scrubs.
And serve you with a delicious baked potato salad and cole slaw.
I'm horrible at foosball but I'm willing to get better.BingeXCPT cook-off!!!
I'd smoke both you scrubs.
And serve you with a delicious baked potato salad and cole slaw.
I wonder if I'd be delicious served like that.
Foosball tournament!!!I would be down to school all you guys, but I only know city bars that have tables.
So...who is bringing the table?Break into your work and use the tornado?
So...who is bringing the table?
I have a table in my office
You guys have all been diligently practicing kendama for the last year, right? I expect to see some wild ****.
You guys have all been diligently practicing kendama for the last year, right? I expect to see some wild ****.
Does attempting a catch and having the ball hit me count as wild ****?
Does attempting a catch and having the ball hit me count as wild ****?
If it hits you in the crotch, yes.
Does attempting a catch and having the ball hit me count as wild ****?
If it hits you in the crotch, yes.
This is why you don't Kendama sitting down. :( Learned that one the hard way.
Also, I'm not very good, so it probably won't be enjoyable entertainment.
Just found out I have to travel to Chicago for work from 4/30 to 5/4. So close :(
If you want to see some cool boards n **** hit me up while you're in Chicago and we can get lunch.
Yeah man, nice meeting and talking to ya. Thanks for lunch!Just found out I have to travel to Chicago for work from 4/30 to 5/4. So close :(
If you want to see some cool boards n **** hit me up while you're in Chicago and we can get lunch.
It was fun, thanks JQ! :thumb:
I'll be printing and cutting these out at the conference hotel XD
I figured it would be nice for those online who are watching liveblogs/streaming. :thumb:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/BakBGcu.png)
Alexiss and I are at the hotel?
Follow Keycon2015 on instagram for photos and mini vids!pretty pics of pretty people ;)
Attention! I think I left my iPhone charger (green lightning cable) in the conference room. Did anyone collect it? Please help! I love you forever. <3Gonna go check the room now.
Plans for tmrw?Definitely get Anson's number, he can keep you in the loop. ;)