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Previous Events Archive => KEYCON 2015 => Topic started by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 12 January 2015, 11:05:20
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I am trying to finalize a venue, but its hard to do that without a count.
May 16th will be the date - and the con will be open all day.
Skokie Double Tree Hotel
9599 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois, 60077-1314, USA
TEL: +1-847-679-7000
Lunch Option in Hotel - http://doubletree3.hilton.com/resources/media/dt/CHICCDT/en_US/pdf/skokie_lunch.pdf (http://doubletree3.hilton.com/resources/media/dt/CHICCDT/en_US/pdf/skokie_lunch.pdf)
Hours 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Schedule
10:00 -11:00 - Setup - Claim a table if you have stuff - help others if you don't - get projector/livestream set up / meet and greet
11:00 -12:00 - Socialize check out other peoples stuff
12:00 -1:00 - Lunch - The hotel has a very decent steakhouse restaurant that would be the easiest option. If people want to go out or order in food great.
1:00 -3:00 - Presentations - Not sure exactly how long these will go.
3:00 -6:00 - Socialize - breakout discussions presentations - buy/sell goods etc.
I realize a lot of you expressed interest in the planning thread, but please Reply to this thread if you intent to join.
OFFICIAL LIST OF ATTENDEES
1- i3oilermaker
2- CPTBadAss
3- eth0s
4- Joey Quinn
5- Meiosis
6- prdlm2009
7- HoffmanMyster - DONATED
8- Melvang
9- Alexiss
10 - Geniekid
11 - Dante
12 - evolveS
13 - obra
14 - kaia
15 - jdcarpe - DONATED
16 - ImpendingxDoom - DONATED
17 - hashbaz - DONATED
18 - evangs
19 - Binge
20 - LastPilot
21 - ninjadoc
22 - coconet
23 - Warm Woolly Sheep
24 - daschwas
25 - vibex
26 - hwood34
27 - RavenII
28 - Synjin
29 - dimamantra
30 - nathaniel_h
31 - bluehairedpete
32 - lekashman
33 - ramuklanuk
34 - HaaTa
35 - Booper +1
36 - At_You
37 - apathy3cs
Maybe List
1 - dustinhxc
2 - tjcaustin
3 - nuclearsandwich
4 - sygaldry
5 - exitfire401
6 - fendant
7 - hwood34
8 - jevvix
9 - osman99
10 - booper
11 - drewba
12 - Pr0ximity
13 - shrapneL
14 - The_Beast
15 - SamirD
16. sorijealut
17. mattyIce
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What state will this be in?
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What state will this be in?
Chicago, IL - Sorry I will clarify OP
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What state will this be in?
Hah, too many Keycons. I think there should only be ONE event titled Keycon per year. It could rotate between locations, but all others should simply be called meetups.
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What state will this be in?
Hah, too many Keycons. I think there should only be ONE event titled Keycon per year. It could rotate between locations, but all others should simply be called meetups.
I was advocating for this, since I created the first KeyCon as a yearly meetup. When Keycon West happened we thought that maybe 2 a year might be good to allow for our West Coast clackers to get in on the fun....
As far as I see it KeyCon and KeyCon West are the only Real KeyCons, and the rest are Meetups, but I don't want to go raining on someone else's parade who whats to rally the keyboard troops.
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I'd agreed with the naming convention and I'm in for Chicago.
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What state will this be in?
Hah, too many Keycons. I think there should only be ONE event titled Keycon per year. It could rotate between locations, but all others should simply be called meetups.
I was advocating for this, since I created the first KeyCon as a yearly meetup. When Keycon West happened we thought that maybe 2 a year might be good to allow for our West Coast clackers to get in on the fun....
As far as I see it KeyCon and KeyCon West are the only Real KeyCons, and the rest are Meetups, but I don't want to go raining on someone else's parade who whats to rally the keyboard troops.
I want to go to the REAL KeyCon 2015 in Chicago, IL. Put me down as an attendee.
As for venue, anyplace in Chicago is okay with me, but can we have an event at iMav's house up the road in Wisconsin? Maybe a Sunday brunch for the out-of-towners? I'm ready for some of those famous homemade iMav pancakes. yum-my. oh yeah, since this is supposed to be a celebration, so can you ask iMav to pick up a few bottles of French Champers, 'cuz I likes to get a little toasted at brunch, nothing fancy, but at least get one bottle of Brut rose, and a blanc de noirs, would be nice. Blanc de blancs or plain Brut, w/e. But no demi-sec. And no Cava, please.
I especially like this one for brunch:
(http://www.lacaveduterroir.com/images/Image/CHAMPAGNE_HEIDSIECK_MONOPOLE_ROSE_1391171490.JPG?session=4cfedf9cfd5806944adebf487ee915c1)
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Put me down. eth0s idea is a good one but if we want a closer place to do brunch my house is about 30min north of Chicago and will probably be open.
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Put me down. eth0s idea is a good one but if we want a closer place to do brunch my house is about 30min north of Chicago and will probably be open.
lol. Well, it was kind of a joke. But if you got the Champers, I'm there.
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I think there will likely be a lot of unofficial event's meals and activities, and if anyone wants to take the reigns on planning some of that by all means.
As far as I am concerned the Con will be one full day and either in the downtown, or near downtown area.
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My house could be used as a gathering place for the northerners.
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ooh I think I'll be able to make this one :)
Going to be in Chicago for school, I'll try to bring one of my rarer keyboards :thumb:
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I'm trying to find a new job and a new car. We will see if I have the funds by then. :-X
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Maybe.
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I think there will likely be a lot of unofficial event's meals and activities, and if anyone wants to take the reigns on planning some of that by all means.
As far as I am concerned the Con will be one full day and either in the downtown, or near downtown area.
I'm going to try my hardest to hit up Galloping Ghosts Arcade.
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I'm in. I'll bring a typewriter or two. If I still have them.
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I will be attending KeyCon 2015. I will be driving down from Eastern WI (GB area), so anyone on the way is welcome to share a ride if you'd like. I will have ≥1 open spot.
My house could be used as a gathering place for the northerners.
I might take you up on this. Only 30 minutes north? My other option is Racine, which isn't much further, so if others need to stay with you for legitimate reasons I don't want to take those spots.
I'm going to try my hardest to hit up Galloping Ghosts Arcade.
:thumb: Ditto.
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I'll consult the boss (my wife) and report back.
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My house could be used as a gathering place for the northerners.
I might take you up on this. Only 30 minutes north? My other option is Racine, which isn't much further, so if others need to stay with you for legitimate reasons I don't want to take those spots.
Yeah I'm about 30min north, roughly 20mi depending on where in Chicago this happens. 1-2 people is about the max I could have over (if people need a place to crash) unless someone wants to sleep on a couch. If people want to carpool down there is plenty of parking by my house and enough room to gather. I'll figure out more details as this gets closer, anyone who expresses interest I'll add to a list then pm when the date approaches.
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Dibs on a spot Joey Quinn, if you don't mind :). I can couch if necessary.
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I've never been to Chicago. Put me down as maybe and I'll try to confirm I can travel then.
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My house could be used as a gathering place for the northerners.
I might take you up on this. Only 30 minutes north? My other option is Racine, which isn't much further, so if others need to stay with you for legitimate reasons I don't want to take those spots.
Yeah I'm about 30min north, roughly 20mi depending on where in Chicago this happens. 1-2 people is about the max I could have over (if people need a place to crash) unless someone wants to sleep on a couch. If people want to carpool down there is plenty of parking by my house and enough room to gather. I'll figure out more details as this gets closer, anyone who expresses interest I'll add to a list then pm when the date approaches.
Dibs on a spot Joey Quinn, if you don't mind :). I can couch if necessary.
Oh, I forgot that this might be multiple days. I'd rather not drive all the way back to Racine every day, so depending on how the schedule plays out I might want somewhere closer to crash. But again, my situation isn't as bad as some, so I don't mean to displace anyone.
I've never been to Chicago. Put me down as maybe and I'll try to confirm I can travel then.
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While finding that image, I happened upon this one:
:))
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:-[ Good thing this is in IL, huh
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I mayyyyy be able to make this as I will most likely be about 20 miles southwest of Chicago on that day. ;D
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I'm gonna try my hardest to be there. Put me down as a maybe. I know I have a place to stay, just don't know how I'm going to get there yet.
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I understand the need / desire to put yourself down as a maybe. The event is a ways out and there are always uncertainties in life.
It is going to be challenging to choose a venue if I have 10 yeses and 30 maybes.
If you did or are planning on signing up as maybe, please do your best to solidify that to a yes or a no ASAP.
Thanks!
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Lastpilot will be attending Keycon. ;)
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Lastpilot will be attending Keycon. ;)
I second that.
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Lastpilot will be attending Keycon. ;)
I second that.
It's not up for vote, I'm telling you he will be there. :P
Seriously though, he will be there. :-*
And I've requested that he allocate some time either before or after Keycon for arcades, food, and ice cream.
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I'll be able to solidify my attendance in March. I'm pretty much working full time this semester, so money shouldn't be the problem. Just need to make sure I'm not going to have a work conflict.
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And I've requested that he allocate some time either before or after Keycon for arcades, food, and ice cream.
Man, I wish I lived near to Chicago.
Save some food, ice cream, and arcade for me and send it to my address! :thumb:
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And I've requested that he allocate some time either before or after Keycon for arcades, food, and ice cream.
Man, I wish I lived near to Chicago.
Save some food, ice cream, and arcade for me and send it to my address! :thumb:
You're not even that far!! :P
So no. No saving for you. You can come to Chicago and get it yourself. >:D
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And I've requested that he allocate some time either before or after Keycon for arcades, food, and ice cream.
Man, I wish I lived near to Chicago.
Save some food, ice cream, and arcade for me and send it to my address! :thumb:
You're not even that far!! :P
So no. No saving for you. You can come to Chicago and get it yourself. >:D
I'm invited to partake in the festivities as well, right? ;D
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And I've requested that he allocate some time either before or after Keycon for arcades, food, and ice cream.
Man, I wish I lived near to Chicago.
Save some food, ice cream, and arcade for me and send it to my address! :thumb:
You're not even that far!! :P
So no. No saving for you. You can come to Chicago and get it yourself. >:D
Hey I can't even drive. Nor do I have a passport....
(although I am taking a music trip to Chicago in a few months... no idea when but it would be stupid amazing if it was during KeyCon)
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Nor do I have a passport....
I am taking a music trip to Chicago in a few months
Do you see the problem here? You will need a passport for this "music trip". So there actually is no problem with going to Keycon.
As for the car thing...ask Halverson to pick you up on the way. :))
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Nor do I have a passport....
I am taking a music trip to Chicago in a few months
Do you see the problem here? You will need a passport for this "music trip". So there actually is no problem with going to Keycon.
As for the car thing...ask Halverson to pick you up on the way. :))
Yeah I am getting passport stuff sorted out.
And if I could pray to lord and savior, girlshark wizbro, please grace me with your glorious chariot! Or whatever the hell you're using to get there. Unless you're swimming. I'm not a shark so I can't do that.
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Melvang and I will be there for sure!
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If Halverson wants to drive me again I'd consider showing up ^_^
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Melvang and I will be there for sure!
I am impressed she found this thread before I did.
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Melvang and I will be there for sure!
I am impressed she found this thread before I did.
Your slipping.
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Melvang and I will be there for sure!
I am impressed she found this thread before I did.
Your slipping.
She also gets up an hour before me, unless I am working, then I am up and out of the house inside 20 minutes so I don't have time to get on the computer before heading to work.
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I'm in!
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Unfortunately, that is the only weekend I actually have booked for something else during that general time of year.
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unfortunately, given that we've lost our venue and have to replan around that, i think we really need to keep this weekend nailed down. the priority until then is going to be finding a venue. my feeling is that we should plan for appx the same turnout next year + 5-10 people more at max.
one advantage that we have is no need or the venue to be particularly scenic, and geographically we can go outside the city if we need to.
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This is right before my AP exams :/
Can't wait to see all the pictures and videos from the event boys ^-^
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unfortunately, given that we've lost our venue and have to replan around that, i think we really need to keep this weekend nailed down. the priority until then is going to be finding a venue. my feeling is that we should plan for appx the same turnout next year + 5-10 people more at max.
one advantage that we have is no need or the venue to be particularly scenic, and geographically we can go outside the city if we need to.
If we still need a venue or date flexibility, my cousin works at IIT at the campus in Chicago. I can see if they have something we can reserve.
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I'm in. Speaking for myself ofcourse I am willing to attend another weekend if it means iMav can show.
If Galloping Ghosts is in the works let me know what you guys play so I can practice. As I'm getting older my reflexes are not as good as they once were.
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unfortunately, given that we've lost our venue and have to replan around that, i think we really need to keep this weekend nailed down. the priority until then is going to be finding a venue. my feeling is that we should plan for appx the same turnout next year + 5-10 people more at max.
one advantage that we have is no need or the venue to be particularly scenic, and geographically we can go outside the city if we need to.
If we still need a venue or date flexibility, my cousin works at IIT at the campus in Chicago. I can see if they have something we can reserve.
Please do! and follow up with me via PM when you hear.
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Just remember there are plenty of meeting spaces in any metropolitan area that can be rented for a fee. It's just nice to have one that is free with audio/visual.
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I can probably make a weekend trip for this.
Count me in.
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I can probably make a weekend trip for this.
Count me in.
Yeah you can. Bring Ivan in the boat. ;) Don't want to make him have to bike. :))
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unfortunately, given that we've lost our venue and have to replan around that, i think we really need to keep this weekend nailed down. the priority until then is going to be finding a venue. my feeling is that we should plan for appx the same turnout next year + 5-10 people more at max.
one advantage that we have is no need or the venue to be particularly scenic, and geographically we can go outside the city if we need to.
If we still need a venue or date flexibility, my cousin works at IIT at the campus in Chicago. I can see if they have something we can reserve.
Please do! and follow up with me via PM when you hear.
Will do. I'll call him tonight.
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I can probably make a weekend trip for this.
Count me in.
Yeah you can. Bring Ivan in the boat. ;) Don't want to make him have to bike. :))
It's a possibility that we're discussing!
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I'm just putting this out there.
KeyCon 2016: Texas Y'all
aka KC:TX
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I'm just putting this out there.
KeyCon 2016: Texas Y'all
aka KC:TX
Everything is bigger in texas right?
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I'm just putting this out there.
KeyCon 2016: Texas Y'all
aka KC:TX
I love oil and giant flags. I'm there!
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I'm just putting this out there.
KeyCon 2016: Texas Y'all
aka KC:TX
I will go anywhere you tell me to, JD. :-*
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I'm just putting this out there.
KeyCon 2016: Texas Y'all
aka KC:TX
I'll start saving now!
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I'm just putting this out there.
KeyCon 2016: Texas Y'all
aka KC:TX
I will go anywhere you tell me to, JD. :-*
Bro love.
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Damn.
I'm going on a Chicago trip exactly one weekend before KeyCon.
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Kaia and I _should_ be able to make it.
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Kaia and I _should_ be able to make it.
Cool. I hope you can bring some of these custom boards you are always working on.
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Mark me as a 'yes' please. :)
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Mark me as a 'yes' please. :)
;D
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Mark me as a 'yes' please. :)
:thumb:
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Mark me as a 'yes' please. :)
(http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/2013/03/thumbs-aloft.gif)
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I intend to join
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hash is go for Keycon 2015
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hash is go for Keycon 2015
Dibs on being big spoon!!!
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hash is go for Keycon 2015
Dibs on being big spoon!!!
It would take two of you to bigspoon me. Hoff'll have to get in on the action.
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hash is go for Keycon 2015
Dibs on being big spoon!!!
It would take two of you to bigspoon me. Hoff'll have to get in on the action.
Don't have to ask me twice. ;)
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Make that a soft maybe for me. :O
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put me down as a maybe. I have a bunch of family in chiraq and maybe could hit this up while I'm there
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yaah!!!
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Any updates on a location?
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Like I said before its tough to select a venue when there are a lot of maybes and people who have not committed. I hate to do it, but I might have to put a cap on a count at some point and just pick a place soon.
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count me as a 'Yes'
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I'm not on the list. I need to be on the list.
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We need someone to be responsible for the stream this time, like official, on paper, and liable.
Last time I believe someone mentioned CptGoPro?
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I'm in for sure.
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Definitely want to go but I'm not sure as my schedule is a bit crazy at the moment (posting at 4:30am...) Put me as a maybe.
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ooh I think I'll be able to make this one :)
Going to be in Chicago for school, I'll try to bring one of my rarer keyboards :thumb:
Like the Koalar I want! :)
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I'm going to say tentatively yes I'm coming to it!
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We need someone to be responsible for the stream this time, like official, on paper, and liable.
Last time I believe someone mentioned CptGoPro?
keycon is serious business (!). binge is our stream guru, but he will be otherwise occupied through most of the con. we'll probably need someone else to babysit the stream.
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I'll be joining this as well! Sign me up :]
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Sign me up please! I'll be there for sure.
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I'm in possibly
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20 - LastPilot
21 - ninjadoc
22 - coconet
23 - Warm Woolly Sheep
please contact me at coconut@coconet.net
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20 - LastPilot
21 - ninjadoc
22 - coconet
23 - Warm Woolly Sheep
please contact me at coconut@coconet.net
lol this better be real...
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20 - LastPilot
21 - ninjadoc
22 - coconet
23 - Warm Woolly Sheep
please contact me at coconut@coconet.net
lol this better be real...
(http://reactiongif.org/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/08/GIF-dumb-Dumb-and-Dumber-dumber-excited-happy-jim-carrey-LOL-yes-GIF.gif)
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Count me in too, please.
"Bro, are you going to KeyCon?"
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Count me in too, please.
"Bro, are you going to KeyCon?"
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Lurk less Adam!
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20 - LastPilot
21 - ninjadoc
22 - coconet
23 - Warm Woolly Sheep
please contact me at coconut@coconet.net
NO. i thought i had the best email address idea: nom@nomnom.net
BUT YOU WIN
AAAGHHH
my life is meaningless :(
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Attendence list is really starting to heat up.
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For selfish reasons I'd like this to be in Las Vegas, NV.
I live here so it would be easy for me to go, but for everyone else it would be an excuse to go to Las Vegas!
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Can we expect a video like this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFsJgOczF_o#t=0m52s) from all the people attending keycon 2015?
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Can we expect a video like this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFsJgOczF_o#t=0m52s) from all the people attending keycon 2015?
(http://media.giphy.com/media/CBUG8AwHUsLsY/giphy.gif)
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i3oilermaker, since you are organizing this shindig, will there be any registration fee? And if so, can we pay in advance?
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I am hoping to avoid that by either finding a friendly venue, or a TechKeys subsidy.
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Just realized I never replied here.
Totally coming.
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I might be able to make it.
Hoof, give me a ride again!
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I might be able to make it.
Hoof, give me a ride again!
Can't you Blaze it up and get there yourself?! JK, I can probably give you a ride. Only downside is I might be spending the whole weekend (and maybe longer) in Chicago, so you would have to do that as well. I can let you know more about that as the date approaches though.
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20 - LastPilot
21 - ninjadoc
22 - coconet
23 - Warm Woolly Sheep
please contact me at coconut@coconet.net
NO. i thought i had the best email address idea: nom@nomnom.net
BUT YOU WIN
AAAGHHH
my life is meaningless :(
but yours is sho cute doe!
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I might be able to make it.
Hoof, give me a ride again!
Can't you Blaze it up and get there yourself?! JK, I can probably give you a ride. Only downside is I might be spending the whole weekend (and maybe longer) in Chicago, so you would have to do that as well. I can let you know more about that as the date approaches though.
Beast can call dibs on a couch if he'd like. :thumb:
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Beast can call dibs on a couch if he'd like. :thumb:
But I thought I already called dibs :(
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Beast can call dibs on a couch if he'd like. :thumb:
But I thought I already called dibs :(
There are three beds and many couches. So far the list is you, Hoff, and hashbaz. Also I think exit said he may need somewhere to stay.
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You can put me down as a strong maybe! I'm like 86% sure I can make it.
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With CPTBadAss going with Joey Quinn and no signup from esoomenona I think I have a free futon for anyone looking for a place to crash. I live somewhere here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historic_Michigan_Boulevard_District).
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I would totally go if only I had the funds. I'm trying to not spend so much because I just lost my job and my wife is the only one currently earning. :(
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With CPTBadAss going with Joey Quinn and no signup from esoomenona I think I have a free futon for anyone looking for a place to crash. I live somewhere here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historic_Michigan_Boulevard_District).
Thank you for offering me a spot though. I really appreciate the offer :). Please don't hate me :-X
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With CPTBadAss going with Joey Quinn and no signup from esoomenona I think I have a free futon for anyone looking for a place to crash. I live somewhere here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historic_Michigan_Boulevard_District).
Thank you for offering me a spot though. I really appreciate the offer :). Please don't hate me :-X
Maybe I'll finalize my going so he and I can make a "we hate cba" club and make his futon into a fort.
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I'm actually hurt TJ. I ****ing love pillow forts...
/me cries
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I'm actually hurt TJ. I ****ing love pillow forts...
/me cries
KeyCon 2015 confirmed for giant pillow fort.
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I'm actually hurt TJ. I ****ing love pillow forts...
/me cries
We'll fort harder than TJ.
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I could use a place to crash, as well. If we're reserving spots. :)
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I could use a place to crash, as well. If we're reserving spots. :)
sounds like dibs to me :D
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With CPTBadAss going with Joey Quinn and no signup from esoomenona I think I have a free futon for anyone looking for a place to crash. I live somewhere here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historic_Michigan_Boulevard_District).
If anyone is serious about staying with me please send a PM to confirm! I can take a second person if they are okay with a couch. Will post here if/when spots are taken. Disclaimer: I don't have a car but I'll rent one for the day if getting out to the convention requires it.
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Alright, count me as a definite for this one :D
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I'm in, if you need help on the venue hit me up in PM, depending on what you want, I could give you a few options, 2 are in Skokie, one in Mt. Prospect. They're smaller venues, but still nice enough for our purpose. The one in MP is a big assed banquet hall, but owned by one of my dad's best friends...let me know.
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Would love to attend, but I have a conflicting conference that day :-[
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Sign me up, I'll attend if I got the cash.
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I'm a strong maybe. I'll know more in a few weeks hopefully!
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I really want to go. I'm in nj. It's a far ride.
My gf would roll her eyes and say "You're going where for what!?"
Then she would call me a geek.
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I really want to go. I'm in nj. It's a far ride.
My gf would roll her eyes and say "You're going where for what!?"
Then she would call me a geek.
Sooooooooo
See you in May? :D
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I really want to go. I'm in nj. It's a far ride.
My gf would roll her eyes and say "You're going where for what!?"
Then she would call me a geek.
Because you are rite ;D
I really want to go. I'm in nj. It's a far ride.
My gf would roll her eyes and say "You're going where for what!?"
Then she would call me a geek.
Sooooooooo
See you in May? :D
thissss^^^^ :thumb:
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I may be in Chicago sometime during early/mid May. If I can swing it to be there during this I'd love tourop by :D
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May 16th? I'm in.
Just let me know the location in the city and I'm there.
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I held out hope as long as I could but I'm definitely not going to make it :(
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Any progress on finding a venue? Looks like there's a solid 30 people going with a lot of maybes :). It's about two months out so if people are trying to fly in or booking hotels, now is prime time to start looking for those things. It would be nice to have a venue to confirm that this is indeed happening.
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Any progress on finding a venue? Looks like there's a solid 30 people going with a lot of maybes :). It's about two months out so if people are trying to fly in or booking hotels, now is prime time to start looking for those things. It would be nice to have a venue to confirm that this is indeed happening.
Same old story, it seems, with the difficulty of finding a free venue, and then the potential cost of a paid venue. If I lived in Chicago, I would be glad to help find a venue, but I'm down here in Naptown.
If we have to pay, I don't know if this will be useful:
http://chicago.craigslist.org/search/hhh?sort=rel&query=meeting%20room
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http://www.evenues.com/Meeting-Spaces/Chicago/Illinois/?id=5c6f7575-bb36-4a5c-ac45-f859d612b925
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I'm working on finding a place in Skokie...I just need to confirm a few things before.
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I'm working on finding a place in Skokie...I just need to confirm a few things before.
Skokie would be nice, also easier parking and probably cheaper than downtown.
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If it's in Skokie, I'm going to need a ride from the Yellow Line stop...
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If it's in Skokie, I'm going to need a ride from the Yellow Line stop...
There is a really good chance I can get you a ride or drive you myself.
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If it's in Skokie, I'm going to need a ride from the Yellow Line stop...
There is a really good chance I can get you a ride or drive you myself.
Cool. I appreciate it :)
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IF...and if we get this venue, it's 20 minutes walking distance from the Yellow Line. Literally.
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IF...and if we get this venue, it's 20 minutes walking distance from the Yellow Line. Literally.
Is that supposed to be convenient or too long? From my perspective, that's convenient, but I sometimes walk three miles to work, just for fun.
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Is that supposed to be convenient or too long? From my perspective, that's convenient, but I sometimes walk three miles to work, just for fun.
I think that's convenient...but I too walk a lot...
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20 minutes of walking is no problem for me!
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Who walks?
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Who walks?
No one where I live. :P
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A 20-minute walk is no biggie for me personally. That said I call dibs to ride in the Camaro JD will be renting. :D
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A 20-minute walk is no biggie for me personally. That said I call dibs to ride in the Camaro JD will be renting. :D
I call dibs too! I don't care if I have to smash myself in, that was fun. :)
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Walking? What is this, Communist Russia in the 60s?
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A 20-minute walk is no biggie for me personally. That said I call dibs to ride in the Camaro JD will be renting. :D
I call dibs too! I don't care if I have to smash myself in, that was fun. :)
You can sit on my lap and see what pops up :p
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Camaro JD will be renting. :D
I'll be in an S2000, looks like a race is in order. :cool:
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A 20-minute walk is no biggie for me personally. That said I call dibs to ride in the Camaro JD will be renting. :D
I call dibs too! I don't care if I have to smash myself in, that was fun. :)
You can sit on my lap and see what pops up :p
Oooooh, I like this!
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Ride sharing? What is this '00s Communist Europe?
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Camaro JD will be renting. :D
I'll be in an S2000, looks like a race is in order. :cool:
Pics.... Pretty please?
I waste my life here, and S2ki... AP2?
[EDIT] I stalked you. AP1. Pics now please. You may or not be able to tell... But I kind of really WANT one...
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Camaro JD will be renting. :D
I'll be in an S2000, looks like a race is in order. :cool:
Pics.... Pretty please?
I waste my life here, and S2ki... AP2?
[EDIT] I stalked you. AP1. Pics now please. You may or not be able to tell... But I kind of really WANT one...
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=66590.msg1678435#msg1678435
You should get one, as long as you have mostly dry roads it would be a fine car to daily and still be able to have some fun on weekends.
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You can put me down as a maybe for now!
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Question: Does anyone planning on attending own a projector?
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I've got one, for sure.
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:thumb:
binge has some pretty great ideas for AV and casting from the venue. if you have local gear that can help do these things, please get in contact with him. i will be flying in and won't be able to carry much compute with me.
another really great thing from last time that we will be looking for again this year is something willing to haul in a camera and a portable product shot studio. the collections that come into every keycon are completely bonkers, and this is, in many cases, one of the only times they'll be accessible for us to capture for the community.
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Sys. Admin for a school...for now anyhow...I've got access to a full on news studio if need be...haha!
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another really great thing from last time that we will be looking for again this year is something willing to haul in a camera and a portable product shot studio. the collections that come into every keycon are completely bonkers, and this is, in many cases, one of the only times they'll be accessible for us to capture for the community.
We need Dianoda back. :(
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FYI - I'm going to book this hotel room in the burbs if nothing materializes by Monday.
Details to follow.
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FYI - I'm going to book this hotel room in the burbs if nothing materializes by Monday.
Details to follow.
Wallets standing by for contributions.
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How critical is the parking situation? I ask because if you look at..... http://goo.gl/lI8hfa (http://goo.gl/lI8hfa) You'll notice that there is only a few spots in front of it, but you can also park around the back and the side street...this place is basically a big empty room....with a kitchen (any chefs?) I'm going to try to call the guy at noon to see which options are available, the one on Church and Niles Center...or this one. And the cost.
BoilerMaker...are you from Chicago? (sorry if that's a dumb question)...but I just wanted to know incase we both need to talk to them in person (I can translate)...
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I am from Chicago - I was hoping to do it downtown, but room costs and parking situation was a bit out of control.
I think most people will be coming by car, and a lot of people will be hauling stuff so I am thinking a hotel with a big lot might be ideal.
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Ok, the first place (not the one I linked to in the post just prior to this) has a HUGE parking lot...actually...hang on...I'm getting a google link for it. http://goo.gl/gYFyh6 (http://goo.gl/gYFyh6) There you go, that place if you look...to...the ...North of it, it's got a nice lot. Let me know what you think, if not...I'm outta ideas.
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Ok, the first place (not the one I linked to in the post just prior to this) has a HUGE parking lot...actually...hang on...I'm getting a google link for it. http://goo.gl/gYFyh6 (http://goo.gl/gYFyh6) There you go, that place if you look...to...the ...North of it, it's got a nice lot. Let me know what you think, if not...I'm outta ideas.
Did they agree to host us?
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Ok, the first place (not the one I linked to in the post just prior to this) has a HUGE parking lot...actually...hang on...I'm getting a google link for it. http://goo.gl/gYFyh6 (http://goo.gl/gYFyh6) There you go, that place if you look...to...the ...North of it, it's got a nice lot. Let me know what you think, if not...I'm outta ideas.
Did they agree to host us?
I'm finding out in a few hours. I'll keep you posted.
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Alright, so the update is as follows...
These properties are both managed by the same person...the "Big One"...(Niles Center and Church with the parking lot) might not be available, and the small one is the more likely (and probably cheaper) option. I'm waiting on a call back from him to confirm, I'll update you guys when possible.
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The current plan is Saturday only, yes? How early/late are things expected to go?
Keycon is the same weekend as the 'big' MakerFaire, so I'm looking at flying into Chicago Friday night around midnight and back out Saturday night around 8.
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The current plan is Saturday only, yes? How early/late are things expected to go?
Keycon is the same weekend as the 'big' MakerFaire, so I'm looking at flying into Chicago Friday night around midnight and back out Saturday night around 8.
A few of us will be hanging out and geeking out the whole weekend, but I believe the official KeyCon events are only on Saturday. i3oiler can confirm, of course.
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Ya I will solidify when our venue selection is complete, but we were looking for something like 9-10ish to 5-6ish
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Put me down as a maybe pending a ride from hoff/others in the area to wherever the event is held
Also willing to bring camera gear, but not nearly as complete as Dianoda's have been
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I'm so ****ing jelly of you guys...
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Put me down as a maybe pending a ride from hoff/others in the area to wherever the event is held
Also willing to bring camera gear, but not nearly as complete as Dianoda's have been
Now that I have a new car, I'm confident I can give you a ride, barring anything unforeseen. :thumb:
Yeahhhhh camera gear! I will also be bringing my gear, but since The_Beast's camera is the newer older brother (?) to my camera, his will be a better option anyway.
I'm so ****ing jelly of you guys...
You can join us in spirit. :-*
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i can give a shopping list of simple items to make the light box out of if someone has a couple of light stands and tripod. if i check some luggage i can bring a studio tripod with macro rail as well. a small ad hoc studio needs:
light box
2 speedlights
2 light modifiers. preferably one shoot-through umbrella and one snoot.
2 light stands.
camera with 60mm macro lens (ie, 40mm APS-C or 30mm 4/3 equiv) for keyboards and a 100+mm (ie, 85mm APS-C or 50mm 4/3) macro lens for keycaps.
heavy studio tripod with 3 way or geared head and macro rail (i can probably bring this)
large white cloth (i can bring this)
a roll of white tracing paper
several large cardboard boxes
lots of white masking or gaffer's tape
gray card (i don't have a small one of these)
laptop with lightroom or other camera control and preview
domos
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Ha!
I just happen to be in Chicago that weekend. I'm a maybe, but probably will be able to sneak some in pre- or post-Cubs game.
U47.
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domos
Yup
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i can give a shopping list of simple items to make the light box out of if someone has a couple of light stands and tripod. if i check some luggage i can bring a studio tripod with macro rail as well. a small ad hoc studio needs:
light box
2 speedlights
2 light modifiers. preferably one shoot-through umbrella and one snoot.
2 light stands.
camera with 60mm macro lens (ie, 40mm APS-C or 30mm 4/3 equiv) for keyboards and a 100+mm (ie, 85mm APS-C or 50mm 4/3) macro lens for keycaps.
heavy studio tripod with 3 way or geared head and macro rail (i can probably bring this)
large white cloth (i can bring this)
a roll of white tracing paper
several large cardboard boxes
lots of white masking or gaffer's tape
gray card (i don't have a small one of these)
laptop with lightroom or other camera control and preview
domos
I've got some pretty kickass umbrellas (well, by my standards anyhow) but the tripods aren't that nice...andd I think I have 2? SB-600 (Nikons) no wait, just one, and one vivitar flash...and triggers that I could bring.
On another note, am I still bringing the Projector?
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An sb600 and vivitar will work great we can put them on optical slave so we don't even have to have triggers. And yes, you are still bringing the project.
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Ha!
I just happen to be in Chicago that weekend. I'm a maybe, but probably will be able to sneak some in pre- or post-Cubs game.
U47.
It will be more exciting than watching the Cubs lose.
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Sweeeeeet. There's a venue finally!! :D
Are we going to have to kick you a few dollars i3oilermaker?
Now that I have a new car, I'm confident I can give you a ride, barring anything unforeseen. :thumb:
Yeahhhhh camera gear! I will also be bringing my gear, but since The_Beast's camera is the newer older brother (?) to my camera, his will be a better option anyway.
I'll have my camera and poor photography skills on hand as well.
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I have signed a contract for the venue - info is in OP.
The Room is rated to accommodate 63 people in a classroom setting, but should be perfect for us. There is plenty of parking and there is a good reasonably priced restaurant on site.
Donations will be appreciated but not mandatory. If people could chip in $10-$20 it should cover most of the cost. Whatever is not covered, I will sponsor with TechKeys. Donations can be made to info@techkeys.us va PayPal
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Would you prefer the donations in advance or can we pay you there?
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Would you prefer the donations in advance or can we pay you there?
Either one is fine by me.
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Donations will be appreciated but not mandatory. If people could chip in $10-$20 it should cover most of the cost. Whatever is not covered, I will sponsor with TechKeys. Donations can be made to info@techkeys.us va PayPal
Sent some funds your way. :thumb:
Do we have a lunch planned? I'm thinking of last time when we ordered pizza ahead of time, which was really nice, and I figure it would be great to set that up sooner than later. :) (also since money is on my mind I wanted to pay for it :)) ) You mentioned a restaurant at the hotel, but I think some Chicago-oriented food would be nice. ;)
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I vote for more pizza. What we had last time was incredible.
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You mentioned a restaurant at the hotel, but I think some Chicago-oriented food would be nice. ;)
Chicago style dogs for everyone with mustard, NO KETCHUP!
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NO KETCHUP!
On a Chicago Dog? Of course not! :P
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Pfft, the day someone gives me a free hotdog or pays for mine...Is the day I'll let them tell me how to eat it til then...someone pass me my ketchup!
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Pfft, the day someone gives me a free hotdog or pays for mine...Is the day I'll let them tell me how to eat it til then...someone pass me my ketchup!
I don't need your handouts, hot dog man!
I threw it on the ground.
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How DARE you! (Said in my best Niles/Frasier voice)
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Pfft, the day someone gives me a free hotdog or pays for mine...Is the day I'll let them tell me how to eat it til then...someone pass me my ketchup!
/me reserves the right to pay for RavenII's hot dog in Chicago :cool:
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Gonna try to fly out there for this one. I'll see if I can take the time off and make a trip of Chicago out of it.
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Gonna try to fly out there for this one. I'll see if I can take the time off and make a trip of Chicago out of it.
:eek:
Duuuuude that would be awesome!! :-*
Try to get some of the other SF crew to make the trip too! :)
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Donations will be appreciated but not mandatory. If people could chip in $10-$20 it should cover most of the cost. Whatever is not covered, I will sponsor with TechKeys. Donations can be made to info@techkeys.us va PayPal
Sent some funds your way. :thumb:
Do we have a lunch planned? I'm thinking of last time when we ordered pizza ahead of time, which was really nice, and I figure it would be great to set that up sooner than later. :) (also since money is on my mind I wanted to pay for it :)) ) You mentioned a restaurant at the hotel, but I think some Chicago-oriented food would be nice. ;)
Thanks Hoff - You are a Gentleman and a Saint.
As for food, the restaurant in the hotel may be the easiest, but its hard to say no to some good pizza. I'm leaving at a every man for themselves for now and if people want to group up and go in on something great - There was a clause in the contract about cleanup fees if we bring food in, but I think as long as we are respectful we should be fine.
There is also a mall across the street that has lots of food options.
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This venue is literally 5 min from my house!
#AfterpartyHype ;)
I'll send funds your way next week.
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Awesome work i3oiler, thanks for dealing with these logistics. Will send some moneys your way. :thumb:
Personally, I definitely need to sample some authentic Chicago pizza, if only so when I get back to the Bay Area I can eat at Zachary's and say, "yeah this is pretty good, but not like *real* Chicago-style". Also, I've had real New York pizza in New York City before, so I feel like I need to like, restore balance to the Force or whatever.
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Awesome work i3oiler, thanks for dealing with these logistics. Will send some moneys your way. :thumb:
Personally, I definitely need to sample some authentic Chicago pizza, if only so when I get back to the Bay Area I can eat at Zachary's and say, "yeah this is pretty good, but not like *real* Chicago-style". Also, I've had real New York pizza in New York City before, so I feel like I need to like, restore balance to the Force or whatever.
I think there is a good John Stewart bit about Chicago style pizza. He compares it more to a soup than an actual pizza.
Basically Chicago-style anything=heart attack.
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Awesome work i3oiler, thanks for dealing with these logistics. Will send some moneys your way. :thumb:
Personally, I definitely need to sample some authentic Chicago pizza, if only so when I get back to the Bay Area I can eat at Zachary's and say, "yeah this is pretty good, but not like *real* Chicago-style". Also, I've had real New York pizza in New York City before, so I feel like I need to like, restore balance to the Force or whatever.
I think there is a good John Stewart bit about Chicago style pizza. He compares it more to a soup than an actual pizza.
Basically Chicago-style anything=heart attack.
From Chicago can confirm.
Also on the topic of food, we need to hit up the Sheffield DMK. They've got top notch burgers.
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Awesome work i3oiler, thanks for dealing with these logistics. Will send some moneys your way. :thumb:
Personally, I definitely need to sample some authentic Chicago pizza, if only so when I get back to the Bay Area I can eat at Zachary's and say, "yeah this is pretty good, but not like *real* Chicago-style". Also, I've had real New York pizza in New York City before, so I feel like I need to like, restore balance to the Force or whatever.
I think there is a good John Stewart bit about Chicago style pizza. He compares it more to a soup than an actual pizza.
Basically Chicago-style anything=heart attack.
From Chicago can confirm.
Also on the topic of food, we need to hit up the Sheffield DMK. They've got top notch burgers.
I'm only coming to Keycon for the food.
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Awesome work i3oiler, thanks for dealing with these logistics. Will send some moneys your way. :thumb:
Personally, I definitely need to sample some authentic Chicago pizza, if only so when I get back to the Bay Area I can eat at Zachary's and say, "yeah this is pretty good, but not like *real* Chicago-style". Also, I've had real New York pizza in New York City before, so I feel like I need to like, restore balance to the Force or whatever.
I think there is a good John Stewart bit about Chicago style pizza. He compares it more to a soup than an actual pizza.
Basically Chicago-style anything=heart attack.
From Chicago can confirm.
Also on the topic of food, we need to hit up the Sheffield DMK. They've got top notch burgers.
I'm only coming to Keycon for the food.
Is there something else going on between eating times? O.o
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Is there something else going on between eating times? O.o
Apparently some people travel in order to see things.
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I'm only coming to Keycon for the food.
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Pizza, hot dogs...what else does Chicago have to offer?
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Italian Beef sandwhich. An amazing Chinatown where mistakemistake and I went *really ****ing hard* on the dim sum. I've been fiending for some real ramen.
In general, stupid SeriousEats is always posting amazing food porn (http://chicago.seriouseats.com/).
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Italian Beef sandwhich. An amazing Chinatown where mistakemistake and I went *really ****ing hard* on the dim sum. I've been fiending for some real ramen.
In general, stupid SeriousEats is always posting amazing food porn (http://chicago.seriouseats.com/).
I still haven't tried pho yet. :(
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I still haven't tried pho yet. :(
/me head explodes
We need to change this.
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Italian Beef sandwhich. An amazing Chinatown where mistakemistake and I went *really ****ing hard* on the dim sum. I've been fiending for some real ramen.
In general, stupid SeriousEats is always posting amazing food porn (http://chicago.seriouseats.com/).
Al's Italian Beef is awesome and I'm in for dim sum.
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Italian Beef sandwhich. An amazing Chinatown where mistakemistake and I went *really ****ing hard* on the dim sum. I've been fiending for some real ramen.
In general, stupid SeriousEats is always posting amazing food porn (http://chicago.seriouseats.com/).
Al's Italian Beef is awesome and I'm in for dim sum.
I need to try another Al's Italian Beef. Everyone hypes it up but the one I tried in Downers Grove SUCKED.
Portillos is what is good out here. :p
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Italian Beef sandwhich. An amazing Chinatown where mistakemistake and I went *really ****ing hard* on the dim sum. I've been fiending for some real ramen.
In general, stupid SeriousEats is always posting amazing food porn (http://chicago.seriouseats.com/).
Al's Italian Beef is awesome and I'm in for dim sum.
I need to try another Al's Italian Beef. Everyone hypes it up but the one I tried in Downers Grove SUCKED.
Portillos is what is good out here. :p
Al's is definitely different from Portillo's, luckily there's an Al's down the block from where we'll be.
From Chicago can confirm.
Also on the topic of food, we need to hit up the Sheffield DMK. They've got top notch burgers.
Want top notch? Dude, down the block from where we'll be, by Lehigh and Devon, there's a joint called Ivy's burgers. Man, my mouth just watered.
Pizza, hot dogs...what else does Chicago have to offer?
...A chrome bean? Ummm, Maxwell St, Speed and Red light cameras EVERYwhere...and I think that's it. OH! The sloppy people in Wrigglyville.
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Pizza, hot dogs...what else does Chicago have to offer?
...A chrome bean? Ummm, Maxwell St, Speed and Red light cameras EVERYwhere...and I think that's it. OH! The sloppy people in Wrigglyville.
Don't forget about that out-cropping at the top of the old Sears Tower! (I haven't actually been)
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Pizza, hot dogs...what else does Chicago have to offer?
...A chrome bean? Ummm, Maxwell St, Speed and Red light cameras EVERYwhere...and I think that's it. OH! The sloppy people in Wrigglyville.
Don't forget about that out-cropping at the top of the old Sears Tower! (I haven't actually been)
If I'm being honest it's really overrated. Unless you're cool with going out in the box and jumping to freak out people then it's kinda fun.
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Pizza, hot dogs...what else does Chicago have to offer?
...A chrome bean? Ummm, Maxwell St, Speed and Red light cameras EVERYwhere...and I think that's it. OH! The sloppy people in Wrigglyville.
Don't forget about that out-cropping at the top of the old Sears Tower! (I haven't actually been)
If I'm being honest it's really overrated. Unless you're cool with going out in the box and jumping to freak out people then it's kinda fun.
I figured as much. It does make for some fun pictures though. :P
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Things I'd love to do in Chicago that isn't Keycon or eating way too much:
- Catch a concert
- Fountain Pen Chasing: Century Pens, Paradise Pens, Montblanc Boutique
- Arcades/Barcades including Galloping Ghosts
- Retro Video Game hunting
- Hit up Saint Alfred or any place that might have cool sneakers
- I like thrift stores for keyboard spotting or just generally looking for odd things
- Wandering around (parks, weird neighborhoods, downtown, etc)
- Museum of Science and Industry: I heard this was a lot of fun
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Things I'd love to do in Chicago that isn't Keycon or eating way too much:
- Hit up Saint Alfred or any place that might have cool sneakers
I've been wanting to buy more New Balance but all the top tier stuff is one width only :(
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Things I'd love to do in Chicago that isn't Keycon or eating way too much:
- Catch a concert
- Fountain Pen Chasing: Century Pens, Paradise Pens, Montblanc Boutique
- Arcades/Barcades including Galloping Ghosts
- Retro Video Game hunting
- Hit up Saint Alfred or any place that might have cool sneakers
- I like thrift stores for keyboard spotting or just generally looking for odd things
- Wandering around (parks, weird neighborhoods, downtown, etc)
- Museum of Science and Industry: I heard this was a lot of fun
These would actually make some great side tours in 'off-time'.
What's the agenda for Keycon? Never been to one, but have been a fan of real keyboards from the time I started on PCs in the late 1980s.
I'm down as a maybe as I don't know my work schedule yet for that weekend.
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Man that's a great attendance list. I'd really like to go
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What's the agenda for Keycon? Never been to one, but have been a fan of real keyboards from the time I started on PCs in the late 1980s.
I'm down as a maybe as I don't know my work schedule yet for that weekend.
I think there's going to be some presentations and then we hang out. It's not really as organized as people make it seem to be. There might be some buying and selling depending on if people bring stuff or not but it's not like a trade show where it's guaranteed to have a ton of free swag and tons of buying and selling. I'll probably have a few things to give away and sell personally but I won't speak for anyone else.
Usually Geekhack meetups and Keycon is just a gathering of GHers and we chat about keyboards, play with keyboards, and eat food.
These would actually make some great side tours in 'off-time'.
I think there's a few of us who are planning on spending some extra time in Chicago to do a bunch of that stuff on the list. Not sure what everyone's schedule is like and this time around, it looks like it's only going to be one "official" day. In the past we've had 2 day Keycons.
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If I can get my ducks in a row and be there, I'll have some cables both as swag and to sell. Just dunno how much or if I'll even have time to get them done. Other than that, I'll sell sifo and halverso's bodies.
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If I can get my ducks in a row and be there, I'll have some cables both as swag and to sell. Just dunno how much or if I'll even have time to get them done. Other than that, I'll sell sifo and halverso's bodies.
We ain't comin unless someone gonna drive me
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Sign me up!
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If I can get my ducks in a row and be there, I'll have some cables both as swag and to sell. Just dunno how much or if I'll even have time to get them done. Other than that, I'll sell sifo and halverso's bodies.
We ain't comin unless someone gonna drive me
Your body is still for sale, freeloader.
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Sign me up!
I've been watching your videos for a long time; look forward to meeting you! :)
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do we have a room block at the venue?
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There is no official block, there should be availability if you book in advance
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Sign me up!
I've been watching your videos for a long time; look forward to meeting you! :)
We'll see you there! I'm looking forward to this meetup.
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oh dear, i have to buy tickets for this.. :/
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Boilermaker, any chance that you could your paypal email account for donations in the OP? That way it would be easier for us to toss you some cash to help pay for the venue. ;)
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Yes - as mentioned previously donations are accepted at info@techkeys.us
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blurp. something's come up and i'm not sure i'll be able to make this. please assume i can't; if someone else could bring the tripod, that would be great.
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blurp. something's come up and i'm not sure i'll be able to make this. please assume i can't; if someone else could bring the tripod, that would be great.
Unacceptable
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unfortunately it looks likely that there will be a significant work deadline that particular week. i'll know more in a few days.
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What's the agenda for Keycon? Never been to one, but have been a fan of real keyboards from the time I started on PCs in the late 1980s.
I'm down as a maybe as I don't know my work schedule yet for that weekend.
I think there's going to be some presentations and then we hang out. It's not really as organized as people make it seem to be. There might be some buying and selling depending on if people bring stuff or not but it's not like a trade show where it's guaranteed to have a ton of free swag and tons of buying and selling. I'll probably have a few things to give away and sell personally but I won't speak for anyone else.
Usually Geekhack meetups and Keycon is just a gathering of GHers and we chat about keyboards, play with keyboards, and eat food.
These would actually make some great side tours in 'off-time'.
I think there's a few of us who are planning on spending some extra time in Chicago to do a bunch of that stuff on the list. Not sure what everyone's schedule is like and this time around, it looks like it's only going to be one "official" day. In the past we've had 2 day Keycons.
Sounds like a great time with some fellow keyboard enthusiasts. I hope I can make it. I'll probably know the week before if I can come or not.
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sorry folks, the deadline date came in today and it's exactly when i thought it would be -- i definitely won't be able to make it. i will get binge to set up a ming-shaped skype terminal so i can heckle everyone from boston.
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sorry folks, the deadline date came in today and it's exactly when i thought it would be -- i definitely won't be able to make it. i will get binge to set up a ming-shaped skype terminal so i can heckle everyone from boston.
Win on skype -- sorry I won't get to see ya in the flesh :(
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Because of the conflict with MakerFaire, it looks like Kaia won't be able to join me at Keycon. But she's making it up to y'all by letting me bring some PCBs from various Keyboardio prototypes to give away.
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Because of the conflict with MakerFaire, it looks like Kaia won't be able to join me at Keycon. But she's making it up to y'all by letting me bring some PCBs from various Keyboardio prototypes to give away.
how nice! looking forward to it everyone!
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May 16th will be the date - and the con will be open all day.
From April through July of this year, I am only unavailable one saturday...and that saturday is May 16th. :(
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May 16th will be the date - and the con will be open all day.
From April through July of this year, I am only unavailable one saturday...and that saturday is May 16th. :(
:'(
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Please have me down as a maybe!
I have to go out of state for a concert the day before so I'm not sure of the plans yet ;D
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Finally bought my ticket. Not sure why I always put it off and voluntarily pay $more. :D
Sent some money to i3oiler as well. :thumb:
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Silly hashbaz
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Anyone here from Wisconsin that is willing to let me tag along with them? I'll share costs <3 My wife wants to come but she will be staying with my baby and she doesn't want to bring a 13 month old to keycon. I can't drive long distances since I'm diagnosed with an idiopathic disease in which symptoms cause me to fall asleep on long distance driving :(
P.S. If anyone takes me up on this, I'll let you take a joyride in my 77 corvette or my 60s Opel GT. :thumb:
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Apologize if this is deemed to be an inappropriate place to ask, but I'm not actually sure where to ask: Are there any plans for a Keycon West?
Thanks
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Apologize if this is deemed to be an inappropriate place to ask, but I'm not actually sure where to ask: Are there any plans for a Keycon West?
We did a Keycon West last summer. Not sure if/when that'll happen again with mkawa departed for the Great Snowy East. We have a good concentration of Geekhackers in California though.
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I'm in. How do I sign up?
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I'm in. How do I sign up?
You just did. :P
please Reply to this thread if you intent to join.
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Anyone here from Wisconsin that is willing to let me tag along with them? I'll share costs <3 My wife wants to come but she will be staying with my baby and she doesn't want to bring a 13 month old to keycon. I can't drive long distances since I'm diagnosed with an idiopathic disease in which symptoms cause me to fall asleep on long distance driving :(
P.S. If anyone takes me up on this, I'll let you take a joyride in my 77 corvette or my 60s Opel GT. :thumb:
uh, i'm there ME ME ME
crap. :(
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Apologize if this is deemed to be an inappropriate place to ask, but I'm not actually sure where to ask: Are there any plans for a Keycon West?
We did a Keycon West last summer. Not sure if/when that'll happen again with mkawa departed for the Great Snowy East. We have a good concentration of Geekhackers in California though.
my availability is TBD. y'all are welcome to start organizing without me though.
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Been talking to some people for a while about Keycon and trying to organize. I'll be in town Thursday evening/night until Monday midday.
I think it's starting to look like Sunday is going to be dim sum and a trip to Galloping Ghosts arcade. There's been a lot of talk about doing something touristy so maybe a trip to the science museum as well? I've actually been wanting to check that out too. Dunno if the arcade is an all day thing. For me it definitely could be but I don't wanna dictate everything obviously lol.
Definitely want to get pizza at least one night so maybe we could do that Saturday night?
And I haven't figured out Friday but I'd really like to indulge in retro video game chasing or fountain pen shopping for at least a little while. But I'm also just down for exploring Chicago and very open to any suggestions to those who will be around.
Any thoughts from anyone else?
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Been talking to some people for a while about Keycon and trying to organize. I'll be in town Thursday evening/night until Monday midday.
I think it's starting to look like Sunday is going to be dim sum and a trip to Galloping Ghosts arcade. There's been a lot of talk about doing something touristy so maybe a trip to the science museum as well? I've actually been wanting to check that out too. Dunno if the arcade is an all day thing. For me it definitely could be but I don't wanna dictate everything obviously lol.
Definitely want to get pizza at least one night so maybe we could do that Saturday night?
And I haven't figured out Friday but I'd really like to indulge in retro video game chasing or fountain pen shopping for at least a little while. But I'm also just down for exploring Chicago and very open to any suggestions to those who will be around.
Any thoughts from anyone else?
The Museum of Science and Industry is a little kid focused.
Anyways, when I go to Chicago, I usually admire how well dressed/skinny/attractive people are compared to my Rust Belt hovel.
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Been talking to some people for a while about Keycon and trying to organize. I'll be in town Thursday evening/night until Monday midday.
I think it's starting to look like Sunday is going to be dim sum and a trip to Galloping Ghosts arcade. There's been a lot of talk about doing something touristy so maybe a trip to the science museum as well? I've actually been wanting to check that out too. Dunno if the arcade is an all day thing. For me it definitely could be but I don't wanna dictate everything obviously lol.
Definitely want to get pizza at least one night so maybe we could do that Saturday night?
And I haven't figured out Friday but I'd really like to indulge in retro video game chasing or fountain pen shopping for at least a little while. But I'm also just down for exploring Chicago and very open to any suggestions to those who will be around.
Any thoughts from anyone else?
Might be a good idea to spend most of the day at Galloping Ghost. There is definitely plenty to do, and you get more value out of it the longer you are there. Also it isn't in Chicago, its in the burbs. In GOOD traffic about 30 minutes from downtown, bad traffic is about an hour plus.
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Cool thanks for the heads up ImpendingxDoom
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I thought Friday might go like this:
- view Chicago from the Willis Tower
- visit Chicago Board of Trade
- have lunch at Chez Quis (reservations will be under the name "Abe Froman")
- catch a Cubs game at Wrigley Field
- take in some art at the Art Institute of Chicago
- attend German-American Parade
Maybe we need to rent a convertible Ferrari for this?
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I thought Friday might go like this:
- view Chicago from the Willis Tower
- visit Chicago Board of Trade
- have lunch at Chez Quis (reservations will be under the name "Abe Froman")
- catch a Cubs game at Wrigley Field
- take in some art at the Art Institute of Chicago
- attend German-American Parade
Maybe we need to rent a convertible Ferrari for this?
My dad restored an old Ferrari convertible, as long as we get it back before he gets home...
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I thought Friday might go like this:
- view Chicago from the Willis Tower
- visit Chicago Board of Trade
- have lunch at Chez Quis (reservations will be under the name "Abe Froman")
- catch a Cubs game at Wrigley Field
- take in some art at the Art Institute of Chicago
- attend German-American Parade
Maybe we need to rent a convertible Ferrari for this?
I'm assuming there's a movie reference I'm missing?
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091042/?ref_=nv_sr_1)
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One day I'll learn to pop culture references :(
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Willis Tower
>:D
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Willis Tower
>:D
I was holding my tongue
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Willis Tower
:)) How you know someone didn't grow up/ live in or near Chicago.
Maybe we need to rent a convertible Ferrari for this?
Ummm... I know someone with a targa one that we could "borrow" for the day.
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Willis Tower
>:D
Sears Tower fo lyfe.
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I thought Friday might go like this:
- view Chicago from the Willis Tower
- visit Chicago Board of Trade
- have lunch at Chez Quis (reservations will be under the name "Abe Froman")
- catch a Cubs game at Wrigley Field
- take in some art at the Art Institute of Chicago
- attend German-American Parade
Maybe we need to rent a convertible Ferrari for this?
I'm assuming there's a movie reference I'm missing?
(http://i52.tinypic.com/c017t.jpg)
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eat here
http://www.longmanandeagle.com/
and you're welcome
make reservations now.
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Just one last time since the party draws close. I need a person/people to share a hotel with, they're too expensive otherwise. Must be ok with me sharing a room with you.
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Put me as a maybe.. Happens to land on a Graduation but I may pull some strings. Really excited that this is 30min away from me and I am just starting to get into mechanical keyboards so I couldn't ask for more. The community seems great online and I can only imagine in person...
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Put me as a maybe.. Happens to land on a Graduation but I may pull some strings. Really excited that this is 30min away from me and I am just starting to get into mechanical keyboards so I couldn't ask for more. The community seems great online and I can only imagine in person...
I recommend skipping graduation, it's useless pomp and circumstance, anyways.
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I thought Friday might go like this:
- view Chicago from the Willis Tower
- visit Chicago Board of Trade
- have lunch at Chez Quis (reservations will be under the name "Abe Froman")
- catch a Cubs game at Wrigley Field
- take in some art at the Art Institute of Chicago
- attend German-American Parade
Maybe we need to rent a convertible Ferrari for this?
Don't forget Mitsuwa in Arlington Heights for snacks from Asia (ie: Green tea Kitkats, etc...)
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I shall be in attendance
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It will always be the Sears Tower >_<
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I'll be there ;D
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To the people who have donated to our venue cost - THANK YOU!
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To the people who have donated to our venue cost - THANK YOU!
I keep forgetting to do this because for some reason I'm stuck on donating to you in person. I'll send you some paypal moneys soon though.
I shall be in attendance
Can you bring some of the stuff you guys have been selling like the Varmillo and Royal Kludge? I'm very curious about those :D.
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eat here
http://www.longmanandeagle.com/
and you're welcome
make reservations now.
Love Longman and Eagle.. great whiskey, great food, but they generally do not accept reservations. They have a hotel room above the bar ( don't stay there ), and the only way to get reservations is to book that room for the night.
Activities one might also consider:
Drinking:
http://hqbeercade.com/
http://hqbeercade.com/gamelist/
http://theviolethour.com/
If you have a burning desire to get utterly ****faced, my favorite 4 am bars are:
http://ravenschicago.com/ ( My favorite, also next door to a goth dance club called Neo.. which can be an adventure if that is, or isn't, your thing )
http://www.taistil4.com/ ( The diviest of dives )
http://www.yelp.com/biz/carols-pub-chicago ( the only bone I'm going to throw at our friends that skew country. Regardless of your preferences live country music is a fun setting to accompany getting hammered ) .
Fancy Movies:
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/
Music:
I have no idea who this is, but shows at the Metro tend to be awesome:
http://metrochicago.com/towkio-05-16-15/
You can also consider the Chicago Theater, the double door, Schuba's, etc..
Comedy, the comedy scene in Chicago is awesome, this is a good choice:
Fancy improv:
http://ioimprov.com/chicago/ ( second city is great but expensive )
Super low budget, 30 people packed into a 10 by 10 room improv:
http://cornservatory.org/
My favorite:
http://neofuturists.org/toomuchlight/ ( Tickets are only at the door, show at 10:30, there will be a line )
Food:
There is really too much to talk about here, but if you're the kind of person that likes to dig, I would recommend using the website of a Chicago pub tv show called "Check Please":
http://checkplease.wttw.com/search/field_price_range/10-15-351
If all this is too complicated, you really can't go wrong by taking the red line to belmont, getting out and just walking around (in an eastlerly direction.. which means toward the lake, possibly turning north or south on Clark, Halsted, or Broadway) for a few hours.
If you drive into the city, parking is going to suck. Use the trains ( coming from Skokie you can take the yellow line to Howard, transfer to the Red line to anywhere else along the lake), especially if you plan to drink.
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If you have a burning desire to get utterly ****faced, my favorite 4 am bars are:
http://ravenschicago.com/ ( My favorite, also next door to a goth dance club called Neo.. which can be an adventure if that is, or isn't, your thing )
http://www.taistil4.com/ ( The diviest of dives )
http://www.yelp.com/biz/carols-pub-chicago ( the only bone I'm going to throw at our friends that skew country. Regardless of your preferences live country music is a fun setting to accompany getting hammered ) .
I love that you included this. :))
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If you have a burning desire to get utterly ****faced, my favorite 4 am bars are:
http://ravenschicago.com/ ( My favorite, also next door to a goth dance club called Neo.. which can be an adventure if that is, or isn't, your thing )
http://www.taistil4.com/ ( The diviest of dives )
http://www.yelp.com/biz/carols-pub-chicago ( the only bone I'm going to throw at our friends that skew country. Regardless of your preferences live country music is a fun setting to accompany getting hammered ) .
I love that you included this. :))
I'm not doing anything else Saturday night! ;)
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If you have a burning desire to get utterly ****faced, my favorite 4 am bars are:
http://ravenschicago.com/ ( My favorite, also next door to a goth dance club called Neo.. which can be an adventure if that is, or isn't, your thing )
http://www.taistil4.com/ ( The diviest of dives )
http://www.yelp.com/biz/carols-pub-chicago ( the only bone I'm going to throw at our friends that skew country. Regardless of your preferences live country music is a fun setting to accompany getting hammered ) .
I love that you included this. :))
I'm not doing anything else Saturday night! ;)
Yes you are, you're getting ****faced with the rest of us. :P
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If you have a burning desire to get utterly ****faced, my favorite 4 am bars are:
http://ravenschicago.com/ ( My favorite, also next door to a goth dance club called Neo.. which can be an adventure if that is, or isn't, your thing )
http://www.taistil4.com/ ( The diviest of dives )
http://www.yelp.com/biz/carols-pub-chicago ( the only bone I'm going to throw at our friends that skew country. Regardless of your preferences live country music is a fun setting to accompany getting hammered ) .
I love that you included this. :))
I'm not doing anything else Saturday night! ;)
Yes you are, you're getting ****faced with the rest of us. :P
*Clears throat
*Whispers "sneak me in"
*Winks at Hoff
;)
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So, lekashman and I may make an appearance :D
Can't promise I can bring many (if any) keyboards though.
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So, lekashman and I may make an appearance :D
Can't promise I can bring many (if any) keyboards though.
Hooray! Pfft, who needs keyboards??
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Please take me off the list as I will be unable to attend KeyCon this year.
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Just one last time since the party draws close. I need a person/people to share a hotel with, they're too expensive otherwise. Must be ok with me sharing a room with you.
I would bunk with you buddy, but I already have accommodations.
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Two of my bros back home want to come just to see the boards and caps and such, they'll be paying the $10 donation at the door.
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Sigh, sorry can't make this one. Work has gotten hectic and can't take the week off (mothers day is the 10th!)
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Sadly, I must revoke my commit to attend as I will no longer be in the area when this happens :(
Maybe a miracle will happen and I'll be able to be in Chicago for this.
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Oi, add me to the list yo.
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I'm on the edge of saying to take me off the list. Hotel prices are too high.
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I'm on the edge of saying to take me off the list. Hotel prices are too high.
I got a kingsize bed, but if I can get them to switch to two beds or there is a couch bed, you could stay with me. or if you don't mind floor.
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I'm on the edge of saying to take me off the list. Hotel prices are too high.
I got a kingsize bed, but if I can get them to switch to two beds or there is a couch bed, you could stay with me. or if you don't mind floor.
Most hotels will give you a cot for free. Much better than the floor.
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I'm gonna have to back out guys sorry. I was supposed to be staying in Boston and was gonna get a ride from a friend to the con, but I ended up not being able to take summer courses, so I'm back home in NY. Super pissed about that, but I guess there isn't anything I can do about it now. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
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I'm on the edge of saying to take me off the list. Hotel prices are too high.
I got a kingsize bed, but if I can get them to switch to two beds or there is a couch bed, you could stay with me. or if you don't mind floor.
That might work and obv I don't mind splitting costs with you. Let me know what you find out.
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Wish I could come just to drool over some BroCaps, a little too expensive to share saliva with fellow nerds tho :/
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Wish I could come just to drool over some BroCaps, a little too expensive to share saliva with fellow nerds tho :/
I bet I could find you someone who is willing to trade nerd spit with you if you want.
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Wish I could come just to drool over some BroCaps, a little too expensive to share saliva with fellow nerds tho :/
I bet I could find you someone who is willing to trade nerd spit with you if you want.
This made me laugh.
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You can put me on the YES list instead of the maybe!
Also, can I bring a friend?
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Sure as long as said friend won't be bored silly! :P
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Also, can I bring a friend?
No friends or fun allowed
>:D
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Sure as long as said friend won't be bored silly! :P
Haha, are you saying keycon is boring!?
She's pretty nerdy and a good sport so I think she'll enjoy it!
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Also, can I bring a friend?
No friends or fun allowed
>:D
(http://i.imgur.com/29In5Mc.gif)
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Also, can I bring a friend?
No friends or fun allowed
>:D
This goes for Geekhack in general.
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Also, can I bring a friend?
No friends or fun allowed
>:D
This goes for Geekhack in general.
THIS IS NOT A PLACE FOR FUN
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girlshark's will, my hand.
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girlshark's will, my hand.
Now you're bringing hurtful memories to the surface.
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My god the hotel is already booked in terms of rooms T_T
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I posted a schedule to be loosely followed in the OP.
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I posted a schedule to be loosely followed in the OP.
Thanks i3oilermaker. I was going to ask about that as I am planning on giving away my stainless JD40. But it is going to be a contest, so looks like the 3-6 block will work best.
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I have to scratch from the attendees list.
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I have to scratch from the attendees list.
:(
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First person who can recognize me at keycon gets a free HKP =) :p :thumb:
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*JQ walks around keycon yelling Synjin
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*JQ walks around keycon yelling Synjin
Hint* I'm a lot fatter and older now compared to my avatar since that was a year ago :p
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I have to scratch from the attendees list.
At this point, I'm going to say I'm a definite no, too
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First person who can recognize me at keycon gets a free HKP =) :p :thumb:
I think I can do this pretty easily since I've already met you. :P
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We will see :) Joey had seen me before and so did cpt and Mel etc.
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Anyone live near TJ that can bring the GH60 group buy materials for sorting, boxing, and shipping? Just a thought. I wasn't going to go but would if we can get the GH60 group buy closed out.
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Anyone live near TJ that can bring the GH60 group buy materials for sorting, boxing, and shipping? Just a thought. I wasn't going to go but would if we can get the GH60 group buy closed out.
Not really feasible, even if someone were. To get from Dallas to Chicago for a weekend is a plane trip, not a car trip. Doubtful you could get all the GB stuff into checked baggage.
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I thought Friday might go like this:
- view Chicago from the Willis Tower
- visit Chicago Board of Trade
- have lunch at Chez Quis (reservations will be under the name "Abe Froman")
- catch a Cubs game at Wrigley Field
- take in some art at the Art Institute of Chicago
- attend German-American Parade
Maybe we need to rent a convertible Ferrari for this?
Don't forget Mitsuwa in Arlington Heights for snacks from Asia (ie: Green tea Kitkats, etc...)
I go there all the time, it's a great Japanese market! I'm just warning you - it will be MOBBED with people from Acen because it happens on the same weekend. It may still be worth it to go, just be warned of the crazy cosplayers. Go Friday if you want anything, because the popular items sell out pretty quickly that weekend. Pro-tip: melon pans are located to your right in the corner, and they are delish. Bring cash if you want anything from the food court.
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achtung! so soon! my deadline actually has actually disappeared; wish i'd picked up tickets on a flexible airline :(
binge, skype robot! now!
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My "trial run" trip to Chicago was a success. I'm ready for this weekend! :cool:
I went to a concert, not a real trial trip.
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Yeah, I hope this gets streamed like last year.
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I don't know about anyone else, but I definitely want some deep dish pizza for lunch on Saturday. Anyone in the area that could coordinate the logistics of it? Anyone else with me?
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I don't know about anyone else, but I definitely want some deep dish pizza for lunch on Saturday. Anyone in the area that could coordinate the logistics of it? Anyone else with me?
There's a spot near the venue I was looking to check out called Burt's Place (http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/06/the-best-deep-dish-pizza-in-chicago.html#burtsplace). Dunno if it'll be crowded or how many people want in but I'd be interested. Otherwise we could go to where we went last time.
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I stand with you JD. Deepdish pizza would be glorious.
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I don't know about anyone else, but I definitely want some deep dish pizza for lunch on Saturday. Anyone in the area that could coordinate the logistics of it? Anyone else with me?
I'm with you. :thumb:
Also if anyone will be in town and available Thursday during the day, let me know!!
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I'll be in on Thursday around dinner time Hoff. When's everyone else planning on getting in?
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Friday night late for me.
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My flight arrives into Midway at midnight Thursday night/Friday morning. If someone wants to pick me up, that would be awesome. Otherwise, I'll catch a cab to the hotel I've booked, which is the Renaissance Chicago North Shore.
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I'll be in on Thursday around dinner time Hoff. When's everyone else planning on getting in?
I'm always around :)
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I'll be in on Thursday around dinner time Hoff. When's everyone else planning on getting in?
I'm always around :)
If you're around Thursday during the day (and not working) we should do something. I took all of Thursday off work so I could hang with people in the evening (I live 4 hours away), but I don't have plans during the day. :)
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I get in around friday noon :p
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Someone is planning on bringing a laptop right?
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Someone is planning on bringing a laptop right?
I could bring one if you don't mind a 3-4 year old laptop that needs a fan underneath to run and doesnt ahve a battery pack that holds a charge longer than 5 minutes =)
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Hey guys totally new to the forum and new to the scene with customizing Mk's
Lucky for me I live in IL so i will will see you guys at the Conv.
Add me to the list.
thanks
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Someone is planning on bringing a laptop right?
I'll have something there. Anything specific you need? VGA out and Powerpoint? :)
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I just need a laptop with a working USB port and notepad. PowerPoint and an internet connection are a plus.
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I think someone will need a laptop with power point and a VGA out. I can bring my work PC but its a bit clunky
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I'm bringing my ASUS X205. It has 2 USB ports and HDMI out. It's Win 8.1, and I can install Powerpoint, too.
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I'll probably bring my Chromebook then too if we're short on computers. I need one to demo wcass' secret project. But my Chromebook doesn't have VGA or PowerPoint.
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I have a wimpy little netbook type thing I could bring.
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I have a 5 year old laptop I can bring, and can install Powerpoint on it. It has VGA out. Or are we covered? Seems like we have laptops but no VGA.
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Oh we were serious about VGA out? My laptop's too new for that shiz.
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I might have a converter to VGA if we need one.
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Well, if we definitely need something with VGA out for the projector, I have a Dell Latitude E6400 I can bring. It's just a bit heavier than the 11.6" ASUS. :)
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Projector will have HDMI
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Projector will have HDMI
Hooray for technology! I'm not bringing my laptop then. :P
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Does anyone have interest in seeing an Anker Vertical Mouse or CST LTAC trackball?
Also since I haven't really seen any plans and haven't gotten any feedback, here's what I'm thinking:
Thursday: I get in around dinner time. Meetup with whoever is in town, get dinner, hit up ice cream and an arcade/barcade/chill somewhere and chat.
Friday: I gotta pickup Binge+1 at 0900 from the airport. Get breakfast somewhere and chill until Booper gets in. Then a bunch of us who are into fountain pens are going to hit Century Pens. Not sure afterwards. I imagine food and arcade/barcade?
Saturday: Get to Keycon early, stay late, slay my presentation to make up for last year's ****ty one that I gave. Get food afterwards and chill.
Sunday: Get dimsum in Chinatown. Then go to Galloping Ghosts arcade, go to the SHUMP room, stay there all day. Ignore everyone ;)
Monday: Get breakfast with whoever is left, leave around noon time. Maybe get one last meal.
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Monday: Get breakfast with whoever is left, leave around noon time. Maybe get one last meal.
I leave for work at 6.30 so...
Early breakfast at Sarkis? :p
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Monday: Get breakfast with whoever is left, leave around noon time. Maybe get one last meal.
I leave for work at 6.30 so...
Early breakfast at Sarkis? :p
Pfft. There's other GHers in town! We dont' need you! :P
And I dunno what Sarkis is but I'm down.
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Monday: Get breakfast with whoever is left, leave around noon time. Maybe get one last meal.
I leave for work at 6.30 so...
Early breakfast at Sarkis? :p
Pfft. There's other GHers in town! We dont' need you! :P
And I dunno what Sarkis is but I'm down.
Awesome food
nuf said
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I'll be in the area and will try to make it to the event, but I'm helping out at ACEN for another convention that I'm running, so it depends on time. most likely 'late' lunch.
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I'm living in Roscoe Village now, so if you think you might be in the area feel free to send me a message. ( I also have a spot for people who get blackout drunk and can't make it back to hotels etc. :thumb:)
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I'm living in Roscoe Village now, so if you think you might be in the area feel free to send me a message. ( I also have a spot for people who get blackout drunk and can't make it back to hotels etc. :thumb:)
Don't make people want to drink even more :p :p :p
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I'm living in Roscoe Village now, so if you think you might be in the area feel free to send me a message. ( I also have a spot for people who get blackout drunk and can't make it back to hotels etc. :thumb:)
I wish I knew where Roscoe Village was :(
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I'm living in Roscoe Village now, so if you think you might be in the area feel free to send me a message. ( I also have a spot for people who get blackout drunk and can't make it back to hotels etc. :thumb:)
I wish I knew where Roscoe Village was :(
https://www.google.com/maps/place/North+Center,+Chicago,+IL/@41.9491228,-87.6691341,14z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x880fd26db4d6dfe3:0x2f2dd1f2838e3694
:thumb:
Also since I haven't really seen any plans and haven't gotten any feedback, here's what I'm thinking:
Thursday: I get in around dinner time. Meetup with whoever is in town, get dinner, hit up ice cream and an arcade/barcade/chill somewhere and chat.
Friday: I gotta pickup Binge+1 at 0900 from the airport. Get breakfast somewhere and chill until Booper gets in. Then a bunch of us who are into fountain pens are going to hit Century Pens. Not sure afterwards. I imagine food and arcade/barcade?
Saturday: Get to Keycon early, stay late, slay my presentation to make up for last year's ****ty one that I gave. Get food afterwards and chill.
Sunday: Get dimsum in Chinatown. Then go to Galloping Ghosts arcade, go to the SHUMP room, stay there all day. Ignore everyone ;)
Monday: Get breakfast with whoever is left, leave around noon time. Maybe get one last meal.
Sounds good to me. I'll be your sidekick. Let me know whenever you do anything and I'll be there.
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Sounds good to me. I'll be your sidekick. Let me know whenever you do anything and I'll be there.
Sidekick, wanna try to squeeze in some game chasing? <3
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@CPT, have you been to the Museum of Science and Industry? Would that interest anyone? It looks like something I'd like to see on Friday, time permitting.
Also, the Cubs are playing the Pirates at 1:20 on Friday, if anyone would be interested in that. I've always wanted to see the Cubs play at Wrigley.
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@CPT, have you been to the Museum of Science and Industry? Would that interest anyone? It looks like something I'd like to see on Friday, time permitting.
No I haven't been but I am interested. Someone said it was childish? Even better. I'm a kid mentally.
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Sounds good to me. I'll be your sidekick. Let me know whenever you do anything and I'll be there.
Sidekick, wanna try to squeeze in some game chasing? <3
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I take it back.
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Also, the Cubs are playing the Pirates at 1:20 on Friday, if anyone would be interested in that. I've always wanted to see the Cubs play at Wrigley.
You literally couldn't pay me to watch a baseball game. Hopefully someone else will take you up on that though.
Sounds good to me. I'll be your sidekick. Let me know whenever you do anything and I'll be there.
Sidekick, wanna try to squeeze in some game chasing? <3
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I take it back.
But we love game chasing! :(
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Also, the Cubs are playing the Pirates at 1:20 on Friday, if anyone would be interested in that. I've always wanted to see the Cubs play at Wrigley.
You literally couldn't pay me to watch a baseball game. Hopefully someone else will take you up on that though.
You could pay me, but it would cost a lot. Sorry JD. Also I have no interest in watching a Chicago sports team except when it's when the Packers beating the Bears. :-*
Sidekick, wanna try to squeeze in some game chasing? <3
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I take it back.
But we love game chasing! :(
But my wallet does not! :(
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Just gonna say it again, don't eat pizza without me! I won't be there till late Friday.
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Just gonna say it again, don't eat pizza without me! I won't be there till late Friday.
See the stone set in your eyes
See the thorn twist in your side
I'll wait for you
Sleight of hand and twist of fate
On a bed of nails she makes me wait
And I wait without you
With or without you
With or without you
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Also since I haven't really seen any plans and haven't gotten any feedback, here's what I'm thinking:
Thursday: I get in around dinner time. Meetup with whoever is in town, get dinner, hit up ice cream and an arcade/barcade/chill somewhere and chat.
Friday: I gotta pickup Binge+1 at 0900 from the airport. Get breakfast somewhere and chill until Booper gets in. Then a bunch of us who are into fountain pens are going to hit Century Pens. Not sure afterwards. I imagine food and arcade/barcade?
Saturday: Get to Keycon early, stay late, slay my presentation to make up for last year's ****ty one that I gave. Get food afterwards and chill.
Sunday: Get dimsum in Chinatown. Then go to Galloping Ghosts arcade, go to the SHUMP room, stay there all day. Ignore everyone ;)
Monday: Get breakfast with whoever is left, leave around noon time. Maybe get one last meal.
Sounds good to me. I'll be your sidekick. Let me know whenever you do anything and I'll be there.
+2 (me and coconut)!! Definitely wanna be with you and hoff on thurs night and gallivanting friday. Can't wait to meet everyone!
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Last minute Keycon surprise from wcass himself himself. I wonder what it could be?? (I honestly don't know but he asked me to show it off at Keycon.)
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Last minute Keycon surprise from wcass himself himself. I wonder what it could be?? (I honestly don't know but he asked me to show it off at Keycon.)
Must be a working XTant...
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Last minute Keycon surprise from wcass himself himself. I wonder what it could be?? (I honestly don't know but he asked me to show it off at Keycon.)
Must be a working XTant...
He's already showed that off. This is HoffmanMyster's working XTant. :cool:
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He sent it to me, it's MINE :P.
And I believe it's got backlighting on it so it can't be an XTant :cool:
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My body is ready for KeyCon. :cool:
(http://i.imgur.com/LGlvH6m.jpg)
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(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/13/c14f4847a9e817b720c7ee87a949d7c4.jpg)
Hi I'm Captain BadAss and I have a keyboard collecting problem. Getting the collection ready for travel.
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Those peppers look weak Hoff. Definitely not level asian.
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Those peppers look weak Hoff. Definitely not level asian.
Hoff isn't big on hot, he's the worst Asian >.>
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Those peppers look weak Hoff. Definitely not level asian.
Hoff isn't big on hot, he's the worst Asian >.>
Great beard tho :p I think that's what's causing me to be salty.
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Those peppers look weak Hoff. Definitely not level asian.
Hoff isn't big on hot, he's the worst Asian >.>
Great beard tho :p I think that's what's causing me to be salty.
True! Puts my dirty mug to shame.
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He sent it to me, it's MINE :P.
And I believe it's got backlighting on it so it can't be an XTant :cool:
I believe it's being sent to me :cool:
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Those peppers look weak Hoff. Definitely not level asian.
Don't worry, they are weak. Sport peppers are only there for flavor. I would compare the heat to slightly above BBQ sauce at most places.
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Also since I haven't really seen any plans and haven't gotten any feedback, here's what I'm thinking:
Thursday: I get in around dinner time. Meetup with whoever is in town, get dinner, hit up ice cream and an arcade/barcade/chill somewhere and chat.
Friday: I gotta pickup Binge+1 at 0900 from the airport. Get breakfast somewhere and chill until Booper gets in. Then a bunch of us who are into fountain pens are going to hit Century Pens. Not sure afterwards. I imagine food and arcade/barcade?
Saturday: Get to Keycon early, stay late, slay my presentation to make up for last year's ****ty one that I gave. Get food afterwards and chill.
Sunday: Get dimsum in Chinatown. Then go to Galloping Ghosts arcade, go to the SHUMP room, stay there all day. Ignore everyone ;)
Monday: Get breakfast with whoever is left, leave around noon time. Maybe get one last meal.
Sounds good to me. I'll be your sidekick. Let me know whenever you do anything and I'll be there.
+2 (me and coconut)!! Definitely wanna be with you and hoff on thurs night and gallivanting friday. Can't wait to meet everyone!
I get off work at 5pm CT and I don't have anything planned for Thursday evening either.
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Tonight - Pack
Tomorrow - Fly and have a badass day
Saturday - KEYCON
Sunday - Fly back
Wish I had a whole week to go out and explore the Illinois area. :p
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Tonight - Pack
Tomorrow - Fly and have a badass day
Saturday - KEYCON
Sunday - Fly back
Wish I had a whole week to go out and explore the Illinois area. :p
Yeeeeeeeeee
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Tonight - Pack
Tomorrow - Fly and have a badass day
Saturday - KEYCON
Sunday - Fly back
Wish I had a whole week to go out and explore the Illinois area. :p
"Chicago" area is a bit more interesting than "Illinois" area :p
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Tonight - Pack
Tomorrow - Fly and have a badass day
Saturday - KEYCON
Sunday - Fly back
Wish I had a whole week to go out and explore the Illinois area. :p
"Chicago" area is a bit more interesting than "Illinois" area :p
complete agreement. The rest of the state is just corn and soy.
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Tonight - Pack
Tomorrow - Fly and have a badass day
Saturday - KEYCON
Sunday - Fly back
Wish I had a whole week to go out and explore the Illinois area. :p
"Chicago" area is a bit more interesting than "Illinois" area :p
complete agreement. The rest of the state is just corn and soy.
Well Chicago is just bad drivers and sports teams so... :))
Sorry, had to. <3
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I'm mostly planning on bringing stuff I've made or am making, but can pack up the µTron, Fingerworks or any of the other smaller weird keyboards in the collection if someone wants. I'd love to bring the DataHand or the Space Cadet, but that's not happening this time.
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Tonight - Pack
Tomorrow - Fly and have a badass day
Saturday - KEYCON
Sunday - Fly back
Wish I had a whole week to go out and explore the Illinois area. :p
"Chicago" area is a bit more interesting than "Illinois" area :p
complete agreement. The rest of the state is just corn and soy.
The rest of the state has HOFFMAN!!! He's all I need.
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Tonight - Pack
Tomorrow - Fly and have a badass day
Saturday - KEYCON
Sunday - Fly back
Wish I had a whole week to go out and explore the Illinois area. :p
"Chicago" area is a bit more interesting than "Illinois" area :p
complete agreement. The rest of the state is just corn and soy.
The rest of the state has HOFFMAN!!! He's all I need.
I do not live in IL. >:D
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Tonight - Pack
Tomorrow - Fly and have a badass day
Saturday - KEYCON
Sunday - Fly back
Wish I had a whole week to go out and explore the Illinois area.
"Chicago" area is a bit more interesting than "Illinois" area
complete agreement. The rest of the state is just corn and soy.
Maybe binge has yet to experience corn and soy. Who are you to deny him that experience?!
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Tonight - Pack
Tomorrow - Fly and have a badass day
Saturday - KEYCON
Sunday - Fly back
Wish I had a whole week to go out and explore the Illinois area. :p
"Chicago" area is a bit more interesting than "Illinois" area :p
complete agreement. The rest of the state is just corn and soy.
The rest of the state has HOFFMAN!!! He's all I need.
I do not live in IL. >:D
You'd be there for me, wouldn't you?
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Tonight - Pack
Tomorrow - Fly and have a badass day
Saturday - KEYCON
Sunday - Fly back
Wish I had a whole week to go out and explore the Illinois area. :p
"Chicago" area is a bit more interesting than "Illinois" area :p
complete agreement. The rest of the state is just corn and soy.
The rest of the state has HOFFMAN!!! He's all I need.
I do not live in IL. >:D
You'd be there for me, wouldn't you?
Well of course! I'd also be in WI for you. :-*
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I live in Saint Louis, I would have loved to go since it is not far, but my nephew has a birthday party :(
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Hope this doesn't take long to fix... I don't want to miss my reservations for today :(
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Hope this doesn't take long to fix... I don't want to miss my reservations for today :(
Best of luck to you!
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Thought I'd have my 60% built by now... womp womp...
Anyhow, aside from the projector...didn't someone want me to bring my Umbrellas, flashes (SB-600 and Vivitar), and triggers?
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I'm unfortunately going to miss Keycon tomorrow :'( Hope everybody has a great time
CPT - pm me your address and I'll send you that board.
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I'm unfortunately going to miss Keycon tomorrow :'( Hope everybody has a great time
CPT - pm me your address and I'll send you that board.
:'( noooooooooo drewba...
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I finally arrived at my hotel with the family after the car broke down and delayed my timeline.
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Landed at O'Hare. At the 4Points by the airport. Headed to Skokie in the morning.
Brought toys.
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I just got to my room at the doubletree in Skokie! I brought 1 toy....
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Yay it's so soon!
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Great time and great weekend hanging out and meeting everyone. Until KC: Florida now :)
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Yay it's so soon!
It's ending so soon. :(
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This is super sad. I'm unwatching all these posts before post-convention depression strikes! :)) :(
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I miss you all already :(
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I miss you all already :(
And you never got to stop missing me :(
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This is super sad. I'm unwatching all these posts before post-convention depression strikes! :)) :(
It already has :(
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I miss you all already :(
I miss you more =(
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Everybody needs to move to the same place and start a keyboard development incubator.
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was sick as a dog most of the weekend. glad everyone had so much fun!! :D
what's next, keycon east or west?