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Previous Events Archive => KEYCON 2013 CHICAGO => Topic started by: Melvang on Mon, 19 August 2013, 00:22:55
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Things I liked,
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5) Meeting the Walter family.
His mom posted about being at Keycon. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/natewalter
Here is the quote from the link above. Thank you for your sentiments Mama_Fry. It means a lot to us.
Seeing into my son's world
Yesterday and today, we spent time with a bunch of people from the Geekhack community....it's a group of people who love keyboards the way Nathan did. I found myself listening to people talk about keyboards with the enthusiasm Nathan always had for these things, and while I didn't understand most of what they were talking about, I heard the spirit of my son in what they said. It made me emotional to hear their words because in them I heard the things I had not wanted to listen to when Nathan was here. I so wish I had paid more attention....not that I will ever understand what they are talking about or be interested in what they like, but to hear the spirit of my son is so beautiful, such a gift.
Some of these folks came to the house today to see Nathan's keyboard collection and tell us about it. They continued to talk about his contributions to their world and how he continues to add to new members. People still want to know him. This is all such a mystery to me that people who never met my son in the flesh could have such love and passion for him. This type of love is true, rich faith.
I thank them for their friendship because in that friendship, my son truly found a place that he could feel good, feel at home. I'm so pleased that he found this place! And while I would have loved him to have completed more homework and less Geekhack posts, I will always be thankful to Geekhack for their place in my son's life!
Eternally blessed,
Mama Fry
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+1
That was a very touching post, and I can't think of anything to add right now.
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She was hanging out in IRC earlier as well. Seems like she enjoyed chatting with everyone too :).
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I think we need to do a GB for the "Friends and Family" cap and get the Walters family a mechanical keyboard in Small_Fry's switch of choice.
My suggestions for the cap would be have options for the legend in the 1.25, 1.5 modifier sizes, Backspace key in all stem types so nobody is left out because of preference on switch.
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And get them the Smallfry set upon release too! :)
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I'm glad they were able to relay how much of an impact he's made on this community, because even just being here a couple months, it's clear that this place is devastated without him. I hope we can continue to be in contact with them in the future, if only to impress the fact that SmallFry is still a part of this community, his helpful posts are still helping new members (like me!) and his words are no less potent with him gone. I'm so glad that his parents had the thought to contact GH at all, and it makes me look back at other communities, and members who have simply disappeared. I'm always a little upset when someone just drops a conversation, or doesn't respond when we're working out a trade, but this whole experience has brought it all to a new light and I doubt I'll ever look at online communities the same way.
As has been said for so many other things, it's difficult to remember sometimes that there's somebody else on the other side, reading your words. The relative anonymity usually allowing us an anger without fear of recompense. But now the phrase, someone on the other side, means something entirely new to me, and reminds me of the fragility of the world we live in.
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1) I think we need to do a GB for the "Friends and Family" cap
2) Get the Walters family a mechanical keyboard in Small_Fry's switch of choice.
1) Flynn has a ton of the F&F caps that he'll be distributing/selling later.
2) They have 8-10 really really nice keyboards including a Phantom and an Epsilon: The remainder of SmallFry's collection. I don't think they need anymore and they told me that they really didn't need anymore haha.
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I still think we should get them a Smallfry set upon release and teach Mama_Fry how to change keycaps. :D
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I still think we should get them a Smallfry set upon release and teach Mama_Fry how to change keycaps. :D
I'm sure if they would like one it would be given to them, I know mkawa will handle that.
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If they want then we can do that but at the house, I saw SO MANY CAPS. Soware...graphite....like ten sets of WYSE caps. I'm pretty sure I remember hearing Mama_Fry and the Walters say they don't need anymore keyboard stuff lol.
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If they want then we can do that but at the house, I saw SO MANY CAPS. Soware...graphite....like ten sets of WYSE caps. I'm pretty sure I remember hearing Mama_Fry and the Walters say they don't need anymore keyboard stuff lol.
Perhaps if/when they ever decide they have too much I'm sure we could have a charity auction of the items and give them the proceeds to do with as they wish.
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There is a plan in the works which I will explain in a post later this week.
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And get them the Smallfry set upon release too! :)
HEY! No more posting until you make moar keycaps!
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And get them the Smallfry set upon release too! :)
HEY! No more posting until you make moar keycaps!
Put that to vote with everyone else and see what they think. ;)
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And get them the Smallfry set upon release too! :)
HEY! No more posting until you make moar keycaps!
Put that to vote with everyone else and see what they think. ;)
I thought that they looked pretty good before the images got broken.
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HUGE welcome to mem, paps, and baby fry!!!
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Really touching to see the family connect with GH and those who knew Nate as SmallFry
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Wow... I didn't even get to know SmallFry being that I joined after he passed. But just reading the words from his mother brought tears to my eyes.
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This is SmallFry's Father. I have been reading the forums over the past several weeks using SmallFry's account. While at the event in Chicago, I learned that others can see who is online, and seeing SmallFry listed was disturbing to some. I am sorry if that upset any of you and as a result I have created my own profile.
We truly enjoy hearing about how Nathan has impacted the group and how he continues to live in his old posts. We miss our son deeply and find some connection to him through all of you at this site. I am not sure we could ever adequately express our gratitude to all of you for accepting our son into your community and for the way you continue to honor his life in your posts and actions. In any event, we will likely continue to lurk in these forums for a while and might even try to contribute from time to time.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like.
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This is SmallFry's Father. I have been reading the forums over the past several weeks using SmallFry's account. While at the event in Chicago, I learned that others can see who is online, and seeing SmallFry listed was disturbing to some. I am sorry if that upset any of you and as a result I have created my own profile.
We truly enjoy hearing about how Nathan has impacted the group and how he continues to live in his old posts. We miss our son deeply and find some connection to him through all of you at this site. I am not sure we could ever adequately express our gratitude to all of you for accepting our son into your community and for the way you continue to honor his life in your posts and action. In any event, we will likely continue to lurk in these forums for a while and might even try to contribute from time to time.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like.
Thank you so much for taking an interest here. I hope to see you around!
I didn't get to know Nate as well as some others here but he was always very friendly and helpful to me.
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God bless Small Fry, family, and friends... although I personally never got to speak with him, after reading everyone's comments and the state of things just brings me to tears.
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This is SmallFry's Father. I have been reading the forums over the past several weeks using SmallFry's account. While at the event in Chicago, I learned that others can see who is online, and seeing SmallFry listed was disturbing to some. I am sorry if that upset any of you and as a result I have created my own profile.
We truly enjoy hearing about how Nathan has impacted the group and how he continues to live in his old posts. We miss our son deeply and find some connection to him through all of you at this site. I am not sure we could ever adequately express our gratitude to all of you for accepting our son into your community and for the way you continue to honor his life in your posts and actions. In any event, we will likely continue to lurk in these forums for a while and might even try to contribute from time to time.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like.
Welcome to Geekhack!
Hope you enjoy your stay :)
Seeing you and Mama_Fry posting here has helped me realise where SmallFry got much of his kindness and consideration from. Thank you.
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@Mama_Fry is very nice to hear that GH brought some joy to you and your family. You may find that there is a little Nathan in each GeekHacker.
All the best for you and your family
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It's really good to see how much SmallFry meant to this community and how much this community meant to SmallFry, and his family.
The reactio of this community has radically changed how I approach online communities and forums, and have realised that they are more than just online.
I wasn't here when SmallFry was present, but his posts remain unchanged wether he is with us or not, and are ever so helpful.
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Hey if someone is going to chat about Mama Fry, don't you think you should TELL her??? I would have commented sooner...lol. Love chatting with all of you....Am usually on the IRC nightly, and feel free to message me to ask questions or get to know Small Fry better. Thanks for your continued interest and support of our family!
Mama Fry
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Hey if someone is going to chat about Mama Fry, don't you think you should TELL her??? I would have commented sooner...lol. Love chatting with all of you....Am usually on the IRC nightly, and feel free to message me to ask questions or get to know Small Fry better. Thanks for your continued interest and support of our family!
Mama Fry
Love the avatar ma'am.
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that post and that avatar!!! win!!!
welcome mama fry!! :D :D :D
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Again.....alert the ole BAT when you are talking about her....lol
Mama!
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yes ma'am!
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^ Avatar is so appropriate Mama_Fry! :)
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Love your avatar Mama_Fry
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Ah man. Great to see you guys on the forums.
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Mama_Fry drops by IRC sometimes and makes sure that we all behave in there ;) Hope you like the avatar.
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Mama_Fry has this outstanding ability to show in IRC right at the moment I'm irrationally angry about something. Sorry for all the foul talk in there, Mama_Fry! :D
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Clearly the rules don't seem to be sinking in that when someone replies to something about Mama, somebody needs to let Mama know....I don't ever see these things....Clearly, I'm a little slow on the uptake here!
Mama
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Clearly the rules don't seem to be sinking in that when someone replies to something about Mama, somebody needs to let Mama know....I don't ever see these things....Clearly, I'm a little slow on the uptake here!
Mama
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Thanks Rowdy.....at least someone keeps Mama in the loop!