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Title: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: litster on Sat, 11 August 2012, 00:59:31: Want to get a temperature of how many people maybe interested in having a keyboard meet up in the Seattle/eastside area. Of course anyone is welcome. If there are enough people, we can discuss where and when.

Post here if you are interested.

Anyone in the USA Pacific Northwest or Canada Southwest (is that such a thing?) are welcome. Anyone in Oregon, Idaho, Northern California, British Columbia, are welcome. Well, if you can get to SP bin Bellingham, WA, you are invited!

EDIT: Fill in the form to sign up!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFE2VFpUTjV6SkRkaDhBdU1Ga24zRlE6MQ
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Sat, 11 August 2012, 00:59:51: Interested:

Litster
Kellybear
DasHHKBProM
spolia optima

I am sure Gimpster would show up
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 11 August 2012, 01:03:54: !!! !!!! !!!!!!!!! !!!?!!??!!!!!! O_____O
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Sat, 11 August 2012, 01:19:08: LOL! I don't know if you are interested or not.
Title: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: tsangan on Sat, 11 August 2012, 01:21:00: She'll bring salad
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 11 August 2012, 01:24:46: Sorry, that post meant I'm interested. Lots of exclamation points for excitement :>

I will not bring salad! This is not a potluck. I think.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Sat, 11 August 2012, 01:26:15: alright, maybe if I list out some of the keyboards I could bring for show and tell, we maybe get more interests:

SSK with non-standard keycaps
KMAC titanium winkey
KMAC silver winkeyless
Dolch keyboard with caps
WANG 740 NIB
Industrial Model M
Wey EK2000
IBM M15 - now with numpad
Cherry MX5000 ErgoPlus
Cherry G80-2100
Cherry G81 with dye sub
Cherry switch tester

Don't just show up and rob me, OK? I will be open carry. ;-)
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 11 August 2012, 01:27:49: I have nothing to share atm.. but I will gladly go to poke at your keyboards. I WANT TO POKE THE KMAC.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: demik on Sat, 11 August 2012, 01:29:18: i'll be there
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Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 11 August 2012, 01:30:05: I'LL HOUSE YOU MILKY IF YOU COME.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Sat, 11 August 2012, 01:30:59: demik, COME AT US BRO!

I mean come join us bro!
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: demik on Sat, 11 August 2012, 01:35:40: (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/78/Trollface.svg/200px-Trollface.svg.png)
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 11 August 2012, 01:37:33: :<
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Post by: spolia optima on Sat, 11 August 2012, 01:37:40: I'd love to meet some local keyboard geeks. We are a rare bunch..
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: gimpster on Sat, 11 August 2012, 10:06:21: In. And I can bring the following:

Realforce 87U silenced variable
Poker w/ ergo clears
Race w/ browns (they might be ergo clears by the time this happens)
Phantom w/ vintage blues
Filco w/ browns
Filco w/ blues
PLU-87 w/ browns (depends on if I can pry it from my wife)

Don't worry litster, you and me will have security on lockdown. ;) Bring the heat!
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 11 August 2012, 12:20:16: I want to poke the poker with ergo clears. o-o
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: tsangan on Sat, 11 August 2012, 13:32:23: No salad no go
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Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 11 August 2012, 13:35:28: If I make salad will you come, Cal? .-.
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Post by: Djuzuh on Sat, 11 August 2012, 13:37:49: Why am I almost alone in my area !
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: releaseYourself on Sat, 11 August 2012, 13:40:10: Might be interested. If I go I can bring my white Filco w/ ninja reds
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: demik on Sat, 11 August 2012, 13:40:44: Quote from: releaseYourself on Sat, 11 August 2012, 13:40:10
ninja reds
wat
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: releaseYourself on Sat, 11 August 2012, 13:46:04: Quote from: demik on Sat, 11 August 2012, 13:40:44
Quote from: releaseYourself on Sat, 11 August 2012, 13:40:10
ninja reds
wat

Ninja keycaps, red switches* :P
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 11 August 2012, 17:35:18: My gf and I were going to take a short trip to Seattle and Vancouver. If timeframe works out, I should be able to attend
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 11 August 2012, 17:39:03: :O that'd be awesome!
Title: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Sat, 11 August 2012, 18:10:52: DanGWheN?
Title: Re: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 11 August 2012, 18:50:46: Quote from: litster on Sat, 11 August 2012, 18:10:52
DanGWheN?

Haha...still not sure yet. Late September maybe or early August
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 11 August 2012, 18:51:43: Early October* tapatalk won't let me fix my post lol
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: harrison on Sat, 11 August 2012, 18:55:26: If this this is around the October timeframe, that works. September is more or less out for me. I'd be very interested in making the drive down from Vancouver.

we could take a drive and picket outside the SP offices :)
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: The_Beast on Sat, 11 August 2012, 19:53:30: Quote from: tsangan on Sat, 11 August 2012, 13:32:23
No salad no go

If I bring the salad, will you toss it?
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 11 August 2012, 20:03:39: I'LL TOSS YOUR SALAD.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: demik on Sat, 11 August 2012, 20:17:53: salad tossing?

now this meet is getting interesting.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: xJaPx on Sat, 11 August 2012, 20:23:49: Pretty pissed im in the east coast
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: duq on Sat, 11 August 2012, 20:37:37: Litster! Count me in depending on the actual date :-).
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: HolidaySHRIMP on Sun, 12 August 2012, 23:01:52: I'm in Bellevue so I'm in for east side.

Unfortunately I sold my Leopold mx brown otaku and blue is pending, but I'll have my hhkb2 black blank by then. Hopefully it arrives tomorrow!

I might just trade sexual favors for a topre clack. Huehuehue
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: sth on Sun, 12 August 2012, 23:10:45: depending on when this happens I might be able to make it when I visit family up there.
Title: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: jwaz on Sun, 12 August 2012, 23:53:47: Quote from: sth on Sun, 12 August 2012, 23:10:45
depending on when this happens I might be able to make it when I visit family up there.
same for me. I want to see all these unique/ rare boards Lit has!
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: sth on Sun, 12 August 2012, 23:57:21: dang maybe we should plan a trip up there. we can hit up SP and give them a piece of our minds, and you'll get to see more of beautiful whatcom county :D
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: jwaz on Mon, 13 August 2012, 00:31:20: definitely, we can tour all the churches in Lynden
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Wildcard on Tue, 14 August 2012, 00:15:57: I'll be in and around the WA, Seattle area Aug 17-21, probably won't work out, but I'd love to see a KMAC up close.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Tue, 14 August 2012, 01:04:55: Looks like there will be 5 to 8 people who are interested. Would this weekend Saturday or Sunday work for everyone?
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 14 August 2012, 01:23:40: pics!
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: poetik on Tue, 14 August 2012, 02:03:57: I'm down but I only have a nighthawk x8 to bring haha. I would really love to try out different keyboards to see what I'm missing though.

I work on saturday so could we either do this on saturday night or sometime on sunday?
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: HolidaySHRIMP on Tue, 14 August 2012, 07:42:11: I can do Saturday or Sunday. Are we doing a bar type scene or a restaurant where we will sit? Day or night? Please let there be booze.

I didn't see HHKB2 pro listed anywhere on the list yet so hopefully someone will want to diddle her. Everyone wants to fondle that KMAC though =O~
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Tue, 14 August 2012, 12:10:40: Any suggestions for meeting places? A place large enough for use to layout our keyboards? I worry we don't have enough time to organize to make it work this weekend...
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Wildcard on Wed, 15 August 2012, 15:12:21: Probably have to meet up another time, I'll be in south WA for most of my visit
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Wed, 15 August 2012, 15:26:26: Quote from: litster on Tue, 14 August 2012, 12:10:40
Any suggestions for meeting places? A place large enough for use to layout our keyboards? I worry we don't have enough time to organize to make it work this weekend...

I have a lounge in my apartment complex that I can reserve about maybe one or two weeks in advance. There's enough room for your keyboards and people can just hang out there, it has a nicely sized tv, wireless internet, and billiards. There's a kitchen with a breakfast bar where all your keyboards can go (or even on the billiards table if no one wants to play). And if the weather's nice you can bring stuff to grill ;) There's several food places nearby though.

Oh I'm in North Seattle.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Wed, 15 August 2012, 15:51:44: Kellybear, that sounds like a great place to meet! Labor Day is coming up soon. Maybe a lot of people will be traveling. RiffRaff can't make it. Maybe we shoot for the weekend after labor day?
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Wed, 15 August 2012, 15:56:54: Sure. Just let me know if that's the date most people can do and I'll reserve it in a week or two. You have til then to change your mind!
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: ekw808 on Wed, 15 August 2012, 16:32:28: So, at these meetups do people wear nametags with their GH ID, to make it easier for everyone =D?
Title: Re: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: boost on Wed, 15 August 2012, 16:35:31: Quote from: ekw808 on Wed, 15 August 2012, 16:32:28
So, at these meetups do people wear nametags with their GH ID, to make it easier for everyone =D?

Good question...

MOAR BARS
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Carter on Wed, 15 August 2012, 16:49:15: You guys should do the meetup at the CM Booth at PAX Prime!
Title: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: duq on Wed, 15 August 2012, 16:50:09: Oh yah, when is PAX?
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Djuzuh on Wed, 15 August 2012, 16:51:48: Quote from: Carter on Wed, 15 August 2012, 16:49:15
You guys should do the meetup at the CM Booth at PAX Prime!

And where would they put all their keyboard to show off/test them?

Without getting them robbed ofc, and still in a friendly atmosphere :P.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Thu, 16 August 2012, 02:23:28: Oh.. I am way too busy for a meetup during PAX.. ><

Aug 31-Sept 2 is PAX.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: duq on Mon, 20 August 2012, 11:03:00: If anyone is interested in a set of the CCnG 90 key base set I was looking to sell them. Now that I know there are a bunch of GHers in the area I figure I'd sell them off to one of you, at the cost I paid of course. I guess a trade if possible too if you have something of value haha.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Tue, 28 August 2012, 17:45:56: Does anyone want food for this meetup? There's a jimmy john's next door that I could get some catering from. I'll look into it more after this weekend if people are interested o-o
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: demik on Tue, 28 August 2012, 20:18:21: Quote from: ekw808 on Wed, 15 August 2012, 16:32:28
So, at these meetups do people wear nametags with their GH ID, to make it easier for everyone =D?

i just tell everybody im litster or reaper
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Mon, 03 September 2012, 03:23:40: Can I get a confirmed list of people who are going? :l
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Wed, 05 September 2012, 18:49:45: hum, I didn't get any email notification on this thread and completely forgot about this. Let's pick a day in the next couple of weeks, preferably weekend.

Since it's been a while, could people reply to confirm interests in attending the meet up?
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Wed, 05 September 2012, 18:52:39: And, if we meet, we could do a mini group buy of these keyboard storage boxes. It only make sense to share locally because it would be expensive to reship.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35327.new#new
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: gimpster on Fri, 07 September 2012, 11:39:20: Agreed. Let's pick a weekend and do this. :)
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Fri, 07 September 2012, 11:48:15: How about 22nd Saturday or 23rd Sunday? Kellybear, could you still reserve the place you mentioned before?
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 08 September 2012, 22:12:36: Hi hi hi. Yes I can still reserve the place for the 22nd or 23rd. Choose which! I will go and visit when I am feeling better. I haven't left the house for awhile because of this cold I caught.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Sat, 08 September 2012, 22:51:55: If DanGWanG and harrison could make it in October, we can do it in October. Guys, can you be more specific on what days would work for you, especially DanGWanG?
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 08 September 2012, 22:54:25: Sorry can no longer make it anymore :/ trip has been cancelled
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 08 September 2012, 23:09:13: Oh no! D:
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Mon, 10 September 2012, 17:17:48: I AM ALIVE AND FEELING WELL. Will go down tomorrow and reserve for the 22nd if everyone is okay with that date.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Fri, 14 September 2012, 18:34:52: No response from anyone.. :l
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: poco on Fri, 14 September 2012, 19:04:59: I'm interested! I'm in the Bothell area.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Fri, 14 September 2012, 19:07:49: Oo, Bothell. I used to live there xD
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: poco on Fri, 14 September 2012, 19:10:49: Hehe, Bothell's nothing special, but it's a convenient location if you spend time in both the East Side and downtown Seattle.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Fri, 14 September 2012, 19:16:38: Yeah it is. I rarely ever go to the east side now that I'm back in north Seattle.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Rumudiez on Mon, 17 September 2012, 01:54:00: I'm from Issaquah/Bellevue and want to go! I have another friend who uses the forums a little less often but he'll probably want to attend as well. I can bring a KBT Pure if anyone wants to see it.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: sii92 on Tue, 18 September 2012, 18:52:54: Are there any updates to if it's actually happening or not? I live in Seattle and can go 22nd but I'm guessing it's too late to reserve now?
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Thu, 20 September 2012, 01:09:45: Idk. I haven't received much updates from people and overall we haven't decided a specific weekend so I didn't go. :/ LIT WHERE ARE YOUUU.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Fri, 21 September 2012, 00:24:36: Sorry, I haven't been getting any new post notification so I didn't come back to check the thread until now. I would like to get a count to see how many people is actually interested at this point.

I take sii92, Rumudiez, Kellybear, poco, and gimpster are still interested. Anyone else?
Title: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: duq on Fri, 21 September 2012, 10:16:36: I'm in if I'm free that weekend :)
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: poco on Fri, 21 September 2012, 18:17:19: Which weekend are we talking about? I'm still interested and have a somewhat free schedule on weekends.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Tue, 25 September 2012, 03:34:32: I will be out of town October 2nd to 14th(going to California to visit some friends and watch a tournament), so I can't do those weekends. And I figure this weekend is a bit late for planning already, so how about after I get back? :)
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Tue, 25 September 2012, 11:48:30: Sure. IMO the interests is too low right now. I think we should scrap it.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Rumudiez on Tue, 25 September 2012, 18:49:24: sii92 and I are definitely still interested, but I have some weird work schedules the first two weekends of October, so I think the weekend after (20th) would be great.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Wed, 26 September 2012, 10:28:26: i didnt get on this thread in time to express interest; i could meet in Seattle; alternatively if there is interest i could host an open house at Signature Plastics - it is about 90 miles north of Seattle so that may be stretching the "greater Seattle" definition but thought i would put it out there. You can see lots of samples and get an idea of how the sausage is made.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Wed, 26 September 2012, 10:56:08: BLJ, do you work at Signature Plastics?
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Wed, 26 September 2012, 12:24:19: yep, check my new members blurb for the story (spoiler, it is not very exciting)
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Wed, 26 September 2012, 12:51:08: Cool! I would love to get a tour of SP's facility. Though I am not sure how many people would be willing to make the trek. Some folks from the great Vancouver, BC area may want to join in as it is very close to them.

BLJ, if we meet at SP, can it be on weekends? Do you guys get Friday off every week?
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Wed, 26 September 2012, 13:08:00: lets see who we can get together. Seems like most meetups are on a Saturday so yeah if we can get a few people i'd be glad to come in and open it up for a few hours i live just a few miles from the shop.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Rumudiez on Wed, 26 September 2012, 13:36:47: Woah, I would love to go up to SP! Just not the first two weekends of October, k?
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Wed, 26 September 2012, 13:46:12: as long as it doesnt become a how-the-sausage-is-made type thing; i'd hate to be the one who spoils the joy of keycaps, i couldnt have that on my conscience
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Wed, 26 September 2012, 13:49:52: BLJ, which weekends would work for you?
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Wed, 26 September 2012, 15:02:55: sounds like there is some interest so lets sketch out some options. This weekend is too soon, several people said the 1st 2 weeks of Oct are bad so it is sometime in late Oct (i am assuming Saturday is the best day) or early Nov. I have to check a few things at home but maybe Oct the 27th?? I'll check at home this evening and get you an update tomorrow.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Wed, 26 September 2012, 19:27:51: ok, looks like Nov 3rd would be better for me. I'll float that as an idea to you guys - mid afternoon on Saturday Nov 3rd. Tour of Signature Plastics, kick around some idea for keycap design, mold a few parts, people can bring some boards if they want, etc.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: mkawa on Wed, 26 September 2012, 20:05:01: i am hugely interested in this, but wouldn't be able to make it until late nov most likely. ie, don't wait up for me, but i could very well be in for a round 2 or a smaller group with lit and hash. BLJ: since you're the injection tooling expert, do you think i could pick your brain about tooling costs for the SSK revival? http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33430.0
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: sth on Wed, 26 September 2012, 20:08:25: wow i would love to try and make it up for a tour. i am from the area and I have been planning to make it up to visit sometime.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Wed, 26 September 2012, 21:23:26: Quote from: mkawa on Wed, 26 September 2012, 20:05:01
i am hugely interested in this, but wouldn't be able to make it until late nov most likely. ie, don't wait up for me, but i could very well be in for a round 2 or a smaller group with lit and hash. BLJ: since you're the injection tooling expert, do you think i could pick your brain about tooling costs for the SSK revival? http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33430.0

Sure, i cruised thru your post but i am not 100% clear on the scope. can you shoot me an email with the CAD you have; or email/PM me with some contact details and we can chat about it.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: litster on Wed, 26 September 2012, 21:23:42: OK, let's shoot for November 3rd.

Folks, please reconfirm your interests. We will figure out carpool arrangement once we know who is going.
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: Kellybear on Wed, 26 September 2012, 21:24:39: I am interested and would like a ride. :3
Title: Re: [IC] Greater Seattle Area Keyboard Meet Up
Post by: sth on Wed, 26 September 2012, 21:25:42: won't make it up for the 3rd. have fun and take pics :)

maybe if SP and BLJ are willing we could shoot for another tour next year sometime. might be a hot minute before i can make it back to the northwest.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: litster on Wed, 26 September 2012, 21:38:25: I updated the title with the date and location (SP!!!). Hopefully we will get more interests because we will be meeting at SP's facility.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: Rumudiez on Wed, 26 September 2012, 22:21:00: November third would work just fine for me, I'll keep on the thread for more details as we determine times and whatnot. So excited!
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: demik on Thu, 27 September 2012, 11:04:43: You guys are meeting in Keycap mecca?!?
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 27 September 2012, 11:07:41: Wow - I really really would like to go, but I don't think I can swing the flights.

Super jealous of all those that will be attending.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: litster on Thu, 27 September 2012, 11:48:52: check alaskaair.com to see you there are flights from your city to the Bellingham airport. Flying into Bellingham is cheaper than to fly to Sea-Tac, and is only about 25 mins away from SP.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 27 September 2012, 12:20:11: Quote from: BLJ Consulting on Wed, 26 September 2012, 21:23:26
Quote from: mkawa on Wed, 26 September 2012, 20:05:01
i am hugely interested in this, but wouldn't be able to make it until late nov most likely. ie, don't wait up for me, but i could very well be in for a round 2 or a smaller group with lit and hash. BLJ: since you're the injection tooling expert, do you think i could pick your brain about tooling costs for the SSK revival? http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33430.0

Sure, i cruised thru your post but i am not 100% clear on the scope. can you shoot me an email with the CAD you have; or email/PM me with some contact details and we can chat about it.
unfortunately, my CAD guy has had some health issues recently so I don't have anything concrete yet, but i'll shoot over my contact details (SP sales also has them, btw), to see if we can work out a ballpark estimate even without schems.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: sth on Thu, 27 September 2012, 12:51:40: Quote from: litster on Thu, 27 September 2012, 11:48:52
check alaskaair.com to see you there are flights from your city to the Bellingham airport. Flying into Bellingham is cheaper than to fly to Sea-Tac, and is only about 25 mins away from SP.
Horizon goes to Bellingham... usually you have to layover in seattle or another nearby airport and switch from Alaska to Horizon.
Allegiant flies straight to bham and if you live near a smaller airport you might be able to get straight there. They're not always the cheapest but it is possible to score deals from them.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Wed, 03 October 2012, 15:02:55: looks like Engadget sniped the seattle area meet up concept. hacks...

http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/03/get-your-ticket-for-engadgets-seattle-reader-meetup/

Fortunately they picked a different day.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: gimpster on Wed, 03 October 2012, 15:16:34: I'm still interested. My work schedule may conspire against me since we have several production upgrades, migrations, and deployments being scheduled over the coming weekends, but for now, the weekend of the 3rd should be open for me.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Wed, 03 October 2012, 16:15:28: lets try get a head count next week; right now it looks maybe 3 or 4 people?
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: poco on Wed, 03 October 2012, 18:38:06: I'm a maybe - SP tour sounds super fun, but I haves the carsickness and the social anxieties... it'd probably be too much for me. I'll see how I'm feeling about it closer to the date.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: Kellybear on Wed, 03 October 2012, 21:13:16: Carsickness is no fun. ;< I get a headache when I'm in the car for a long time but normally I just end up sleeping because being in a car makes me really sleepy too.. lol.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: tjcaustin on Wed, 03 October 2012, 21:18:34: Quote from: poco on Wed, 03 October 2012, 18:38:06
I'm a maybe - SP tour sounds super fun, but I haves the carsickness and the social anxieties... it'd probably be too much for me. I'll see how I'm feeling about it closer to the date.

Mild sedation for the car ride and chants of "these are my people" while you're there?
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: poco on Thu, 04 October 2012, 11:37:04: Actually, I've used the mild sedation method before, and it worked! Antihistamines for the win.... ;)

Edit: This is too much fun to pass up! You can count me in. I'll try to stay awake through the tour, hahaha. Could I possibly hitch a ride with someone? Either that, or I can drive. That would help circumvent the carsickness as well.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: Lu_e on Sat, 06 October 2012, 21:53:29: hmm. bit of a drive but maybe a friend and I could make it.
Title: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: duq on Sat, 06 October 2012, 22:05:27: I'd be interested.

Litster, maybe a bunch of us could caravan?
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: noisyturtle on Sat, 06 October 2012, 22:19:23: When exactly in November? Around TG, or other? My schedule is a bit tumultuous. Also, coming from Redmond with unreliable transportation.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: litster on Sat, 06 October 2012, 23:30:11: Quote from: noisyturtle on Sat, 06 October 2012, 22:19:23
When exactly in November? Around TG, or other? My schedule is a bit tumultuous. Also, coming from Redmond with unreliable transportation.

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Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: SmallFry on Sat, 06 October 2012, 23:33:24: Hahahahahahahah! I almost said that, but didn't want to believe that he was being serious.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: noisyturtle on Sun, 07 October 2012, 03:58:51: Quote from: SmallFry on Sat, 06 October 2012, 23:33:24
Hahahahahahahah! I almost said that, but didn't want to believe that he was being serious.
Ah, no. Not being serious at all. Nope.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: Kellybear on Mon, 15 October 2012, 07:51:15: I am back :D Is this still set for the 2nd of November?
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 15 October 2012, 08:14:20: Read the title Kellybear...:P jeez you Seattle'ers can't read! Haha JK.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Mon, 15 October 2012, 16:33:40: Yes, I'm still on for Saturday Nov 3rd
I am thinking early afternoon, 1:30-ish.
I dont know what the expectations are for the meet up but I'll start with what i was thinking and we can edit from there.
1- introductions, meet and greet
2- safety (ie - no forklift racing)
3- plant tour
4- show-and-tell/review samples of a few different materials and color schemes i have been looking at. Hope to get some feedback from the group.
5- 4 hour sales pitch for a wonderful vacation time-share opportunity.
6- warm up some molding machines and mold some keycaps

we'll arrange for some light snacks and refreshments (sorry no adult beverages in the factory)

If people have backlit keyboards of any type and can bring them i'd like to check out the brightness of various boards

let me know what you think, thanks.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: litster on Mon, 15 October 2012, 20:09:23: This sounds good! So I suppose after the 4-hour time share sales pitch that will be some free gifts? ;-)

To make it real, I am going to start a google spreadsheet for people to sign up, what keyboards they will bring to show, provide info which city they are in, whether they can drive or not, and then we can arrange car pool.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: Kellybear on Mon, 15 October 2012, 20:17:47: It was 5am, go away smallfry ; ;

Oooooo molding machines!

I still need a ride though ._.
Title: Re: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 15 October 2012, 22:24:23: Quote from: Kellybear on Mon, 15 October 2012, 20:17:47
It was 5am, go away smallfry ; ;

Oooooo molding machines!

I still need a ride though ._.
I was just kidding with you Kellybear....:)
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: litster on Tue, 16 October 2012, 00:08:53: Fill in the form to sign up!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFE2VFpUTjV6SkRkaDhBdU1Ga24zRlE6MQ
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: Rumudiez on Tue, 16 October 2012, 18:22:28: Signedddd up! I'm driving myself and sii92 if he confirms attendance from Issaquah/Bellevue area and could pick up any agreeable folk on the way (willing to "detour" to Seattle if needed). I have space for two more!
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: sii92 on Tue, 16 October 2012, 18:31:37: Quote from: Rumudiez on Tue, 16 October 2012, 18:22:28
I'm driving myself and sii92 if he confirms attendance from Issaquah/Bellevue area

darn and I said I can drive people. I will be around Bellevue area on Saturday with a car but I guess I can leave my car at Rumudiez's house and go with him unless the situation calls for another driver :)
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: tiarnachutch on Tue, 16 October 2012, 19:59:05: Lister, are you going to bring your ErgoDox prototype? I think that might get a few more people to attend ;)

I'll see if I can convince my wife to let me off for the drive up to B-ham on that Saturday
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: litster on Tue, 16 October 2012, 20:42:45: I don't about lister, but I think I can bring my ergodox prototype. Who will only attend if an ergodox shows up?
Title: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: duq on Tue, 16 October 2012, 20:57:51: Can't make this one :(
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: tiarnachutch on Tue, 16 October 2012, 21:39:34: Quote from: litster on Tue, 16 October 2012, 20:42:45
I don't about lister, but I think I can bring my ergodox prototype. Who will only attend if an ergodox shows up?
Haha, oops. Would be cool to see for sure :)
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Wed, 17 October 2012, 10:18:17: Anyone from the Vancouver area coming down?
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: litster on Wed, 17 October 2012, 10:46:41: Just PM'ed Harrison, he is just north of the border.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: mkawa on Wed, 17 October 2012, 11:46:26: FILLED OUT THE FORM

WILL BE WITH YOU IN SPIRIT
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: harrison on Wed, 17 October 2012, 13:57:45: I would be very interested in going and meeting up with you ugys, but I've got plans on the 3rd that make it not possible for me unfortunately.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: Kellybear on Thu, 18 October 2012, 04:41:52: Are we there yet?
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Thu, 18 October 2012, 09:30:11
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 20 October 2012, 22:31:48: Two moar weeks! :3
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: noisyturtle on Sat, 20 October 2012, 23:06:50: Considering going if nothing's going on on the 3rd and I can force my agoraphobic butt out of the apartment. So it's a tour and a geekout afterwards? Sounds fun. Anyone coming from around the Redmond/Kirkland area?
Title: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: elton5354 on Sat, 20 October 2012, 23:15:18: If only SP was located below Ontario, I would so drive down just for this!
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: mickd on Sat, 20 October 2012, 23:15:45: Or.. in Australia ;)
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: litster on Sun, 21 October 2012, 00:17:33: So far we only have these people signed up:
Rumudiez
sii92
poco
Kellybear
litster

gimpster is a maybe after I checked with him last week. that is kind of on the low side. We need more people to join us to make this happen!
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: Kellybear on Sun, 21 October 2012, 09:37:40: Are you saying if not enough people join, we can't do? ;<

Who's willing to swing by my place and get me, if this goes through? xD
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: Rumudiez on Sun, 21 October 2012, 13:37:07: I'll try to get a couple other people... None of my other friends are really into keyboards at all, but I might be able to convince one or two.

Kellybear, where do you live? I could pick you up if not too ridiculous a location, haha
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: Rumudiez on Sun, 21 October 2012, 13:46:00: You are also required to bring the green switch Kmac you sniped, k?
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: litster on Sun, 21 October 2012, 15:03:21: We've got one more. tiarnachutch just signed up.

Current list:
Rumudiez
sii92
poco
Kellybear
litster
tiarnachutch
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Sun, 21 October 2012, 18:57:30: thanks Litster, looking forward to it.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: Kellybear on Tue, 23 October 2012, 21:44:56: Rumudiez: I'm near Northgate mall, north Seattle. Super close to a freeway exit so stopping by to get me shouldn't be a problem I think? I hope.

I have yet to find caps I like for the kmac btw, so if I bring, it will be keycapless. AND IT WILL STAY THAT WAY UNTIL I FIND FITTING KEYS.
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: Rumudiez on Tue, 23 October 2012, 23:35:48: Okay, Northgate is pretty easy. I'll PM you when we get more times and whatnot planned out!

You'll get to see a ton of different caps on your pretty kmac up there, too, so I won't complain about the poor thing being naked yet. :P
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: Kellybear on Wed, 24 October 2012, 05:59:27: Hmm okay sounds good to me. Lit is bringing TWO kmacs though! And his are probably moar fun to poke. Idk, maybe we'll see x]
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Wed, 24 October 2012, 09:37:23: There will be keyboard swag for attendees...
Title: Re: November 3rd 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup (was:Greater Seattle Area Meet Up)
Post by: litster on Wed, 24 October 2012, 15:20:59: Anyone in the USA Pacific Northwest or Canada Southwest (is that such a thing?) are welcome. Anyone in Oregon, Idaho, Northern California, British Columbia, are welcome. Well, if you can get to SP bin Bellingham, WA, you are invited!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Wed, 24 October 2012, 23:10:25: I couldn't find this thread for a second, and then I realized I was staring at it in the face.. hehe. Yay for a sticky!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: sth on Wed, 24 October 2012, 23:12:09: SP is not in Bellingham, they're in custer. Please don't make that mistake again or i'll have to fly up and show you what hometown pride means.

That said, BLJ any chance I can get in on that swag for being a Whatcom County native :P
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Wed, 24 October 2012, 23:22:28: sth come too!@!@!~~!~!~!!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: sth on Wed, 24 October 2012, 23:23:33: i wish i could but i'm tooooo far away :(
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: litster on Thu, 25 October 2012, 01:37:25: sth, you coming to Bellingham where SP is?
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Thu, 25 October 2012, 08:43:52: Quote from: sth on Wed, 24 October 2012, 23:12:09
SP is not in Bellingham, they're in custer. Please don't make that mistake again or i'll have to fly up and show you what hometown pride means.

That said, BLJ any chance I can get in on that swag for being a Whatcom County native :P

keep in mind my idea of swag may be off the high art standards that go on here on GH (dont want to oversell it) but PM your address and i'll see what i can do after the meetup.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Thu, 25 October 2012, 09:47:20: I think lit really wants you to come, sth.
Title: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: tsangan on Thu, 25 October 2012, 09:54:39: can I come too!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Thu, 25 October 2012, 10:06:03: i can provide you with transportation.... From the bellingham airport to SP, let me know what flight you are coming in on.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 25 October 2012, 10:33:26: Quote from: BLJ Consulting on Thu, 25 October 2012, 10:06:03
i can provide you with transportation.... From the bellingham airport to SP, let me know what flight you are coming in on.
see, he can do that because SP is in bellingham, sth
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Rumudiez on Fri, 26 October 2012, 16:41:32: I don't know about you, but I can't wait to go up to Bellingham on the 3rd!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: mickd on Sat, 27 October 2012, 07:25:13: I'm getting more and more jealous of this event...
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: litster on Sat, 27 October 2012, 13:03:27: OK, we are on! A week from today we will be visiting SP in BELLINGHAM!!!

Here are the people who have signed up:
Rumudiez
sii92
poco
Kellybear
tiamachutch
litster

mkawa signed up, but he will be there in spirit. Ripster also signed up to tell us he can't come. He is not that far away. Ripster, you should come.

For the people who signed up and are actually coming, I will email you contact info. Looks like you all have figured out ride share. If you still need a ride, please post here.

For the people
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Rumudiez on Sat, 27 October 2012, 18:48:45: I wonder what Ripster is going to do to celebrate his first full year away from GH.. that's coming up, isn't it?
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 27 October 2012, 23:47:34: Woooooooooooo I'M SO EXCITED. :3
Title: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Halverson on Sun, 28 October 2012, 00:11:12: Quote from: Kellybear on Sat, 27 October 2012, 23:47:34
Woooooooooooo I'M SO EXCITED. :3

And you just can't hide it!!! I know I know you really like it!

Mad jelly you guys!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Sun, 28 October 2012, 02:48:29: I'll take lots of pics with my potato camera :]
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 28 October 2012, 09:42:50: is that a camera shaped like a potato or a potato that you like to pretend is a camera? i'm very much insistent on the former, because i'd like to see said photos afterward
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Sun, 28 October 2012, 10:20:59: Just a phone camera with potato-quality photos :l .. but I can put a potato costume on it.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 28 October 2012, 10:23:11: They sell potato phone cases?
*hits up Google* OMG THEY ACTUALLY DO!
(http://rlv.zcache.com/potatoes_iphone_case-p176911228556312015en8ca_400.jpg)
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Sun, 28 October 2012, 10:25:52: LOL. My current case is Link on a giant cucco so I don't feel like changing it right now .-.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 28 October 2012, 10:42:35: That's classic! I am so jelly of how many different types of iPhone cases there are considering that I don't care for iOS.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Sun, 28 October 2012, 10:57:46: ah I usually make my own skin to put on my phone, no matter what phone I have. I use skinit.com :3
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Rumudiez on Wed, 31 October 2012, 17:57:13: Hmmmm 3 days! We're just meeting at SP front doors, yeah?
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 31 October 2012, 18:24:49: Just pound on the doors and demand Cherry Replica Font Caps!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: litster on Wed, 31 October 2012, 18:48:39: Have you all received my email with contact information?
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Rumudiez on Wed, 31 October 2012, 19:50:50: Yes, and the question still stands haha. Sii92, kellybear, and I might be a tiny bit late: sii92 gets off work at noon, but hopefully he'll be able to leave earlier. Just don't lock us out if we're a minute or two late!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Wed, 31 October 2012, 21:35:02: front door?
I assumed you guys would be fast roping down from a blackhawk.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Thu, 01 November 2012, 03:29:04: BLJ has high standards for us..
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Rumudiez on Thu, 01 November 2012, 10:51:20: High standards? This is a mechanical keyboard forum. We only accept the best (and sometimes Ducky).
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Thu, 01 November 2012, 11:52:30: Quote from: Kellybear on Thu, 01 November 2012, 03:29:04
BLJ has high standards for us..

i work in plastics, it's basically life's fast lane so i just assume these thing about everyone.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 01 November 2012, 11:59:14: lit's blackhawk is in the shop from his last encounter with webwit
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: poco on Thu, 01 November 2012, 12:14:47: Hey guys, I've been sick the last few days. I don't think I could handle all day in the car without making a big mess for you guys. Sorry!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: sii92 on Fri, 02 November 2012, 03:30:15: Okay so Rumudiez and I will be leaving Bellevue around 11:20 AM ish. We will be picking up Kellybear at Northgate mall and hopefully be there (http://goo.gl/maps/EJtDQ this address right?) by 1:30 PM!

Saturday of course :)

Also, since we'll barely make it in time (I think) I don't know how lunch thing will work out. Ideas?
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Fri, 02 November 2012, 08:09:30: yep that's the place.
I'll be around all afternoon so timing is not uber critical. grab a bite if you need to, i can't have people passing out and falling face first into keyboards and/or molding machines.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Fri, 02 November 2012, 10:12:06: WOOOOO IT'S TOMORROW <33333333333333333333333
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 02 November 2012, 10:26:16: So jealous....
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Rumudiez on Fri, 02 November 2012, 15:45:05: Oh my, 11:20 will give us plenty of time, sii92 :D can't wait
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: litster on Fri, 02 November 2012, 23:11:20: Gimpster is coming with me. Here is a list of keyboards that I will be bringing with me.
(http://i.imgur.com/TXEz8.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/8eJaf.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Dn8MM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/nIen1.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/TbSyC.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/gQlPO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/8NQLc.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/vpTA5.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/asqgg.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/nYWgU.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/dThtG.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/fqUNT.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/0kKBq.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/l5urd.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/PzZGV.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/NZqVV.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/bJJkD.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/aIXsd.jpg)
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Fri, 02 November 2012, 23:29:11: ok then, i'll build an extra 100,000 sqft onto the factory tomorrow AM strictly to accommodate your keyboard collection.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: litster on Fri, 02 November 2012, 23:33:57: some table surface would do. Thanks! :-)

See you tomorrow.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Fri, 02 November 2012, 23:37:39: yeah but where is the fun in that?
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 02 November 2012, 23:42:04: MY SPIRIT IS READY
Title: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 02 November 2012, 23:54:00: I'll be there in spirit!!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: litster on Fri, 02 November 2012, 23:58:02: maybe we can do a ustream session... BLJ, you have internet access there?
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Sat, 03 November 2012, 00:14:34: 1- i am too old to know what ustream is
2- despite the fact that the #1 export from whatcom county is cow crap aroma we do have interweb out here
3- i plan to charge $9.95 for the wifi password, bring cash.

hey ohhhh
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 03 November 2012, 00:19:15: charge lit 20 just for being cheeky
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Sat, 03 November 2012, 00:28:27: done
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Sat, 03 November 2012, 08:23:28: Saturday....
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Sat, 03 November 2012, 09:38:08: I HAVE XSPLIT AND A STREAM, I CAN BRING MY LAPTOP?

edit: jk I lied, I forgot password. Fml.

I am so ready to drool over lit's acrylic case and dolch set. Sooooo ready.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: sth on Sat, 03 November 2012, 22:49:00: Quote from: BLJ Consulting on Sat, 03 November 2012, 00:14:34
2- despite the fact that the #1 export from whatcom county is cow crap aroma we do have interweb out here

technically the #1 export from whatcom county is me.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: tiarnachutch on Sat, 03 November 2012, 22:57:30: Good meeting everyone. Nice swag from Signature Plastics too :) Thanks for hosting BLJ!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Sat, 03 November 2012, 23:08:37: Quote from: sth on Sat, 03 November 2012, 22:49:00
Quote from: BLJ Consulting on Sat, 03 November 2012, 00:14:34
2- despite the fact that the #1 export from whatcom county is cow crap aroma we do have interweb out here

technically the #1 export from whatcom county is me.

isnt that what i said?
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Sun, 04 November 2012, 00:01:13: BEN YOU ARE AWESOME.

That is all.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 04 November 2012, 00:03:14: Pics or it didn't happen!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: sii92 on Sun, 04 November 2012, 01:04:38: It was awesome. Thank you Ben and all the SP people who made this possible (and make that swag bag for us).
I'm currently sorting the key caps I put in my pocket :) and might take pictures of it later
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Rumudiez on Sun, 04 November 2012, 01:22:03: Quote from: SmallFry on Sun, 04 November 2012, 00:03:14
Pics or it didn't happen!
oh, it happened, and it happened hard.
Title: Re: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 04 November 2012, 01:27:50: Quote from: Rumudiez on Sun, 04 November 2012, 01:22:03
Quote from: SmallFry on Sun, 04 November 2012, 00:03:14
Pics or it didn't happen!
it happened hard.
TWSS! :D
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: demik on Sun, 04 November 2012, 01:57:37: PICTURES NAO.

Finally a meet where it isn't just pictures of boards :p
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Rumudiez on Sun, 04 November 2012, 02:02:12: You'll have to wait for litster: he was our camera man. I'll add some pics to rainbow/vomit board thread tomorrow. It'll suffice to say that we each came home with "a couple" novelty keycaps...
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: mickd on Sun, 04 November 2012, 02:40:16: I'm so jelly right now. Can't wait for some pictures :)

Was it as magical as Willy Wonka's chocolate factory?
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: litster on Sun, 04 November 2012, 02:57:41: It was nice meeting everyone.

Ben, thank you so much for hosting us today. We learned so much about Signature Plastics and, of course, plastics. I had an awesome time! And thanks for all the cool caps. We made super rare custom keycaps that only we the people who visited today have. They are custom in that they are in special colors that are not in the regular SP color key ring. And the color is literally shinny! They are totally "over powered"!

I took a lot of pictures, but most of them I can't post due to confidentiality. I will process them tomorrow and pick out a few to share.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Sun, 04 November 2012, 09:05:12: thanks to everyone for making the rainy drive up here, for bringing the most insane keyboard collection i have ever seen and explaining to me all the background of GH slang (and drama) that i didnt understand.

glad we got this done before the end of the Mayan calender brings our demise.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Sun, 04 November 2012, 09:22:26: Quote from: Rumudiez on Sun, 04 November 2012, 02:02:12
You'll have to wait for litster: he was our camera man. I'll add some pics to rainbow/vomit board thread tomorrow. It'll suffice to say that we each came home with "a couple" novelty keycaps...

By "a couple" you mean like two pockets full.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 04 November 2012, 09:25:24: Quote from: sth on Sat, 03 November 2012, 22:49:00
Quote from: BLJ Consulting on Sat, 03 November 2012, 00:14:34
2- despite the fact that the #1 export from whatcom county is cow crap aroma we do have interweb out here

technically the #1 export from whatcom county is me.
sth wins. he is a winner.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 04 November 2012, 09:25:56: Quote from: litster on Sun, 04 November 2012, 02:57:41
It was nice meeting everyone.

Ben, thank you so much for hosting us today. We learned so much about Signature Plastics and, of course, plastics. I had an awesome time! And thanks for all the cool caps. We made super rare custom keycaps that only we the people who visited today have. They are custom in that they are in special colors that are not in the regular SP color key ring. And the color is literally shinny! They are totally "over powered"!

I took a lot of pictures, but most of them I can't post due to confidentiality. I will process them tomorrow and pick out a few to share.
OH GREAT, ANOTHER REASON TO HATE YOU LIT

GIMME CAPS
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Sun, 04 November 2012, 09:30:15: We saw the molding for your mystery key, kawa!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 04 November 2012, 09:33:47: IT"S NOT MY DAMN KEY

sigh, i give up.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 04 November 2012, 09:34:00: no i don't

IT'S NOT MY KEY
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: litster on Sun, 04 November 2012, 09:38:21: Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 04 November 2012, 09:34:00
no i don't

IT'S NOT MY KEY
Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 04 November 2012, 09:33:47
IT"S NOT MY DAMN KEY

sigh, i give up.

2 negatives make a positive! Confirmed!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 04 November 2012, 09:49:52: GIMME CAPS!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: gimpster on Sun, 04 November 2012, 11:40:09: I don't take super awesome photos anymore, like litster, so I can post a few that I took. :)

Just a sampling of some of the ridiculously huge and ridiculously expensive machinery they use to make all of our key caps.
(http://i.imgur.com/NGWY9.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/nD41j.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/6J4ET.jpg)

Key cap swag that we managed to sneak out of the facility. ;)
(http://i.imgur.com/3Xou0.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/8aveB.jpg)

Thanks so much for hosting this BLJ, it was really an awesome trip. I can't believe we were there for over 5 hours!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Sun, 04 November 2012, 11:48:19: So awesome...I'm coming then next time this happens.

I see a lot of my keys there :)
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Sun, 04 November 2012, 11:52:54: Oh look it's lit and I! Doing the picturesss.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: WRXChris on Sun, 04 November 2012, 11:54:54: Cool pics, gimpster! It's fun to see where our keycaps come from. Thanks SP for hosting!

I know we can be picky perfectionists sometimes, but the end results are always worth it. Keep up the great work!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 04 November 2012, 11:58:00: Sweet pictures! i3oilermaker....can you put me in your carry-on for when this happens again? :P
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sun, 04 November 2012, 12:02:02: Key swag!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: gimpster on Sun, 04 November 2012, 12:04:27: Quote from: i3oilermaker on Sun, 04 November 2012, 11:48:19
I see a lot of my keys there :)

Haha, yah, now I've got duplicates because I already bought most of them from you. :)
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 04 November 2012, 12:08:48: In that second picture there is doubleshot transparent ones! SWEET!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: gimpster on Sun, 04 November 2012, 12:18:31: Quote from: SmallFry on Sun, 04 November 2012, 12:08:48
In that second picture there is doubleshot transparent ones! SWEET!

I can neither confirm nor deny the existence of such "unproducible" key caps. But I will tell you this: BLJ can do some wicked cool stuff when he's allowed to be creative. ;)
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 04 November 2012, 12:22:51: Aww man this looked like a lot of fun. Did you guys ask who sent out the mystery caps? I see one in there :)
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: gimpster on Sun, 04 November 2012, 12:25:17: We did, but I suspect BLJ has had some CIA training in interrogation resistance techniques because he wouldn't crack.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 04 November 2012, 12:29:46: LOL! Did you guys meet Melissa?
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Sun, 04 November 2012, 12:35:25: She wasn't there.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: reaper on Sun, 04 November 2012, 12:37:17: Quote from: gimpster on Sun, 04 November 2012, 12:25:17
We did, but I suspect BLJ has had some CIA training in interrogation resistance techniques because he wouldn't crack.
lol You guys should've tried it on Mel. I bet she'd be easier to crack! :)

If she was there.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Halverson on Sun, 04 November 2012, 12:42:07: Should have flew over for this meet, sounds like it was an awesome time! Can't wait to see some more pics.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 04 November 2012, 12:44:42: I demand more pictures!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Sun, 04 November 2012, 13:14:21: if you arrange all the swag in the right order it spells the screen name of the mystery keycap originator...
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 04 November 2012, 13:20:48: W...A...F...G...H... and Dammn it. Not sure what that spells? :P
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Alessandro on Sun, 04 November 2012, 14:16:28: That looked amazing! So jealous!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Sun, 04 November 2012, 16:50:27: Where are all the pictures Lit took? Uguuuu.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: sth on Sun, 04 November 2012, 16:55:23: Quote from: BLJ Consulting on Thu, 25 October 2012, 08:43:52
Quote from: sth on Wed, 24 October 2012, 23:12:09
SP is not in Bellingham, they're in custer. Please don't make that mistake again or i'll have to fly up and show you what hometown pride means.

That said, BLJ any chance I can get in on that swag for being a Whatcom County native :P

keep in mind my idea of swag may be off the high art standards that go on here on GH (dont want to oversell it) but PM your address and i'll see what i can do after the meetup.

hmm forgot to send you my address. ygpm.

also touche re: cow crap smell. i am actually not a real person, just an aroma that enjoys keyboards
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: litster on Sun, 04 November 2012, 17:15:20: Here are pictures of my PS loot:

Goodie Bag:
(http://i.imgur.com/G6hNH.jpg)

What's inside the goodie bag:
(http://i.imgur.com/zjOWp.jpg)

What is known as the first shot:
(http://i.imgur.com/D0SG2.jpg)

Keycaps after the second shot, these are our custom-made OP caps:
(http://i.imgur.com/aXrTY.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/eRQ8D.jpg)

These are made with custom metallic silver color, not available to order. We made enough for metallic silver blank WASD and the nipple keys. Well actually more than enough for two rolls of blanks:
(http://i.imgur.com/fDWEr.jpg)

A variety of spacebars, very nice colors:
(http://i.imgur.com/KMKEL.jpg)

A variety of first shots. Some of these have transparent clear as the second shot, and you can see how the first shot and the second shot are joined together:
(http://i.imgur.com/AVNZ1.jpg)

Super thick to caps, heavier than your regular keycaps:
(http://i.imgur.com/qkxb7.jpg)

Marble style, not available for order:
(http://i.imgur.com/36nb8.jpg)

Silver and clear first shot keycaps. The CapsLock keys are metallic red. Both are not available for order:
(http://i.imgur.com/siS3r.jpg)

These I think are the coolest of all. The seond shot is made of RUBBER! Not available for order:
(http://i.imgur.com/2q0WA.jpg)

Also very cool, wood style keycaps, Not available for order:
(http://i.imgur.com/SQY4s.jpg)

Some other random keys:
(http://i.imgur.com/fpd0Y.jpg)
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Sun, 04 November 2012, 17:21:41: Awesome pictures Lit :>
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: boost on Sun, 04 November 2012, 17:24:40: Nice, jelly of the grab bag :)
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Sun, 04 November 2012, 17:29:51: I'm kinda surprised they they gave away keys from private legends. I mean I'm ok with it for mine because you guys are cool, but whenever I want to use a private legend, I need to get authorization.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: demik on Sun, 04 November 2012, 17:35:10: Hey my heiro Keycap is there!

I want a goodie bag as payment damn it :p
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: litster on Sun, 04 November 2012, 17:56:30: Just received an OK from Ben that I can post this video. It gives you a very good idea how keycaps are made:
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 04 November 2012, 18:28:03: Quote from: i3oilermaker on Sun, 04 November 2012, 17:29:51
I'm kinda surprised they they gave away keys from private legends. I mean I'm ok with it for mine because you guys are cool, but whenever I want to use a private legend, I need to get authorization.
I wonder if SP has a "lien" on anything they produce?
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: litster on Sun, 04 November 2012, 18:53:15: A closer crop of these silver and clear on white, and the metallic red (metallic velvet?):

(http://i.imgur.com/TbFZG.jpg)
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 04 November 2012, 19:23:18: Cool! I like that red A LOT!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Sun, 04 November 2012, 20:55:42: Ben - Can I ask why the clear molded legend in a color cap are not available for order?

It seems like those would be excellent for a back-lit board.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: mickd on Sun, 04 November 2012, 22:03:14: The "damn it" cap expresses my feelings exactly haha. I wish they would make a few more of those caps not available for order. I think there would be heaps of demand for them.

That video was also super cool Lit. Also heaps interesting seeing what the first shot mold looks like.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: litster on Sun, 04 November 2012, 22:13:33: Remember to what the video in its full 1080p glory!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Sun, 04 November 2012, 22:50:32: Quote from: i3oilermaker on Sun, 04 November 2012, 20:55:42
Ben - Can I ask why the clear molded legend in a color cap are not available for order?

It seems like those would be excellent for a back-lit board.

clear molded legend? i dont think you saw that.
these are not the droids you are looking for.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:11:48: Quote from: i3oilermaker on Sun, 04 November 2012, 17:29:51
I'm kinda surprised they they gave away keys from private legends. I mean I'm ok with it for mine because you guys are cool, but whenever I want to use a private legend, I need to get authorization.

Hi I3oilermaker, sorry if this was offside. we had just a couple leftover parts from the last time we produced for you so they went into the swag bags which is to say we did not actually run your tools/put any use onto ~~the mystery cap~~ any of your legends. I'll PM you to see what i can do for the party foul. thanks,
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: litster on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:21:16: Quote from: BLJ Consulting on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:11:48
Hi I3oilermaker, sorry if this was offside. we had just a couple leftover parts from the last time we produced for you so they went into the swag bags which is to say we did not actually run your tools/put any use onto ~~the mystery cap~~ any of your legends. I'll PM you to see what i can do for the party foul. thanks,

Aha! The truth comes out, it is Mr. Boiler! Since boiler gives away his mystery keycaps, it shouldn't be a problem if we get a few of his cool caps in our goodie bags. If that is not cool, I would be happy to mail them back to Boiler or put a hammer on each of them.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: reaper on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:21:21: Quote from: BLJ Consulting on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:11:48
Hi I3oilermaker, sorry if this was offside. we had just a couple leftover parts from the last time we produced for you so they went into the swag bags which is to say we did not actually run your tools/put any use onto ~~the mystery cap~~ any of your legends.

So i3oiler was the one who ordered those mystery keycaps? :o
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:22:55: REVEALED.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:25:11: Quote from: BLJ Consulting on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:11:48
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Sun, 04 November 2012, 17:29:51
I'm kinda surprised they they gave away keys from private legends. I mean I'm ok with it for mine because you guys are cool, but whenever I want to use a private legend, I need to get authorization.

Hi I3oilermaker, sorry if this was offside. we had just a couple leftover parts from the last time we produced for you so they went into the swag bags which is to say we did not actually run your tools/put any use onto ~~the mystery cap~~ any of your legends. I'll PM you to see what i can do for the party foul. thanks,
[/s]

these aren't the droids you're looking for.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Rumudiez on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:38:48: And here I was laying out the swag bag caps to spell "mkawa"
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: hashbaz on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:39:38
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: ferociousfingerings on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:44:31: Quote from: BLJ Consulting on Sun, 04 November 2012, 22:50:32
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Sun, 04 November 2012, 20:55:42
Ben - Can I ask why the clear molded legend in a color cap are not available for order?

It seems like those would be excellent for a back-lit board.

clear molded legend? i dont think you saw that.
these are not the droids you are looking for.

Isn't it because: The um... "grid" part of the colored shot "shows through" on (partially obscures) parts of the "clear legend (that we "didn't see")?" (wow that is some complicated punctuation...)

Someone who's first name starts with "M," once sent me a pic of "why we don't do clear-legend double-shots," in response to my best attempt at a polite and thorough, technical and specific inquiry, about why such a thing was not available (and whether they could, you know, just do it anyway...).

Obviously, i was thinking "back-light fans would love a back-lit key cap that never wears out..." (as i'm sure all you back-light fans surely would)
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:58:55: your post has inspired me to ditch my career in engineering and get an Eng Lit degree. I'll have that in 4-6 years (ok lets face it, 8-12 years) and then i'll be able to decipher your punctuation and provide you an appropriate response.

In the meantime, these aren't the droids your looking for?
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: ferociousfingerings on Mon, 05 November 2012, 00:19:18: The way-too-over-simplified answer, basically, was:

"Because it looks like crap." (because the legend would not be able to fully and evenly illuminate)

So, yes, these are, indeed, not "the droids" we're looking for.

Although, i'm sure it could be worked out, somehow, at some point, when someone finally has the right brilliant idea to make it work out as intended.

Like, idk, maybe "Key-onardo Da Vinci."

Yes, i am ashamed of myself for making such a cringe-worthy word-play.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Alessandro on Mon, 05 November 2012, 01:17:49: What an amazing goodie bag! I want!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: litster on Mon, 05 November 2012, 01:30:52: Quote from: litster on Sun, 04 November 2012, 17:15:20
These are made with custom metallic silver color, not available to order. We made enough for metallic silver blank WASD and the nipple keys. Well actually more than enough for two rolls of blanks:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/fDWEr.jpg)

Come to think of it, a full set of these matellic silver keycaps could look really cool with my silver KMAC Or silver KMAC Mini.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 05 November 2012, 03:20:34: Looks like a fantastic day and a unique goodies bag.

Thank you for sharing the photos, for those who could not go.
Title: Re: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:21:13: Quote from: reaper on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:21:21
Quote from: BLJ Consulting on Sun, 04 November 2012, 23:11:48
Hi I3oilermaker, sorry if this was offside. we had just a couple leftover parts from the last time we produced for you so they went into the swag bags which is to say we did not actually run your tools/put any use onto ~~the mystery cap~~ any of your legends.

So i3oiler was the one who ordered those mystery keycaps? :o
INTERESTING!
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:31:33: Hmm... so it wasn't Mystery Kawa?
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:33:46: They're probably working together.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:34:25: Kawa was a decoy...
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:38:51: I've been saying it was i3oilermaker for months. And I stand by that to this day. Even though you deny it, Brad. I know it was you. Now please send me a blue one. :P
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:43:30: Well that escalated quickly. Now I know how mkawa feels.

I'll say it again...Didn't do it, but the only people who know this is true is Ben, Melissa, and Mystery Person.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:49:50: Quote from: i3oilermaker on Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:43:30
Well that escalated quickly. Now I know how mkawa feels.

I'll say it again...Didn't do it, but the only people who know this is true is Ben, Melissa, and Mystery Person.
WHICH BY THE WAY IS NOT ME
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:50:43: The mystery continues...
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:56:36: Maybe kawa told Ben to give hints that it was boiler.. as a diversion.

I SEE YOUR PLAN KAWA, USING INNOCENT PEOPLE LIKE THAT.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:57:13: Maybe it was Ben all along...
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Mon, 05 November 2012, 09:02:10: Quote from: Kellybear on Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:56:36
I SEE YOUR PLAN KAWA, USING INNOCENT PEOPLE LIKE THAT.
i only use innocent people for medical experiments. NOT keyboard experiments.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 05 November 2012, 09:08:57: [attachimg=1]

Just had to post it... it was too relevant not to.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: chaumeow on Mon, 05 November 2012, 09:16:29: Wow!! Amazing pics and video! Never knew how keycaps were made! :eek: Ahh I hope you guys have another meeting lol
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 05 November 2012, 09:17:12: Lulz
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Kellybear on Mon, 05 November 2012, 09:41:26: Omg clib LOL.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 05 November 2012, 15:22:16: "Grow your own dope. Plant a man." http://i.imgur.com/zjOWp.jpg

BEN WHERE CAN I BUY THIS KEYCAP
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Mon, 05 November 2012, 15:54:02: just send me cash. small unmarked bills only please,
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 05 November 2012, 15:55:00: But seriously....are they readily available for purchase?
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: BLJ Consulting on Mon, 05 November 2012, 16:00:36: they were on the pimp my keyboard site. will check if/when they are available again.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 05 November 2012, 16:08:54: Awesome, thanks =)

*slips unmarked bills under the door*
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: litster on Sat, 17 November 2012, 23:19:55: Sorry for being off topic. I would like to start a keyboard storage box group buy with Seattle area GH members. so I am posting here to reach out to you. And maybe a good excuse for another meet up. :-)

Interest Check thread here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=37499
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: razorsharpgears on Thu, 06 December 2012, 01:15:42: Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:50:43
The mystery continues...
Still, no one knows? :O
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: Rumudiez on Thu, 06 December 2012, 01:24:04: Oh we know, it's a group collaboration of mysteryKawa, 13oilermaker, and maybe one or two others.
Title: Re: USA Pacific NW/Canada Pacific SW November 3, 2012 Signature Plastics Meetup
Post by: razorsharpgears on Fri, 07 December 2012, 19:26:46: Quote from: Rumudiez on Thu, 06 December 2012, 01:24:04
Oh we know, it's a group collaboration of mysteryKawa, 13oilermaker, and maybe one or two others.
i see.