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Title: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 23 July 2012, 11:10:28
Good morning all,

I was wondering if there was any interest in doing a Chicagoland meet up.  Maybe grab some beers, nerd out on keyboards, and what have you.

I know a few members are already interested:  i3oilermaker, Trent, and jcrouse (not from Chicago, but more than willing to make a drive)

My family also owns a restaurant here in Chinatown, so maybe we grab some Chinese food too.

Let me know =)

Thanks,
Dan

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Confirmed List:
  • DanGWanG: KMAC, HHKB Pro JP, Filco ergo-Clears
  • i3oilermaker: Keycap tradeables
  • Trent:  List too long
  • *jcrouse: Realforce AE 55g, MX Mini
  • *HeyZeus:
  • Dante
  • tipo33: ISO AEKII, Original AEK
  • SmallFry

*Confirmation pending dates

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Location:

MARIE'S GOLDEN CUE (Pool Hall)
3241 West Montrose Avenue (between Kimball and Kedzie)
Chicago, IL 60618

Other options, previously discussed:
  • Emporium Chicago (http://www.emporiumchicago.com):  Big arcade that just opened up in Wicker Park
  • Moon Palace Restaurant (http://www.moonpalacerestaurant.com):  My family's Chinese restaurant in Chinatown
  • ignite network (http://ignitenetwork.com/):  Trent suggested this gaming lounge, which would be a good atmosphere for our hobby
  • Galloping Ghost:  Midwest largest arcade.

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Date:
Saturday, August 18th at 1:30pm
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 23 July 2012, 11:12:06
Yes!! Count me in...my wife laughed at me when I mentioned this to her, but after I said Chinese food, she seem much more willing to put up with us nerds :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: boost on Mon, 23 July 2012, 11:28:31
That seems cool. Beers and bud sounds like a great time.

Somebody should do this in nyc also "not thread jacking" :D
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 23 July 2012, 11:28:56
For reference, here's my family restaurant's website:  www.moonpalacerestaurant.com

Also, YUIOP is a Chicagoan too!  And obviously everyone/anyone feel free to bring significant others, friends who are interested in keyboards (I'll be bringing a friend of mine who isn't on GH), etc.

i3, you should put this link in your sig like I am!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 23 July 2012, 11:32:47
njviz is in Chicago too...

I'll put it in my sig after I sample the goods :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 23 July 2012, 11:38:14
^Haha, anytime man.

There's apparently a new huge arcade place also in Wicker Park, if anyone is into arcade console gaming :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Mon, 23 July 2012, 11:39:42
Well obviously yes since I suggested this idea to you  :P

Depending on the group, we may be able to host the event at the ignite network gaming lounge in the city.  Here is their URL: http://www.ignitenetwork.com/ (http://www.ignitenetwork.com/)

And a flashy youtube video:
http://youtu.be/kYqiWpbhiK4 (http://youtu.be/kYqiWpbhiK4)

I talked to one of the managers.  Depending on the size, the cost would be $0 or if there is more than a certain amount of people there is a charge of $5 per hour.  Given the atmosphere I think it'd suit very well for the event, but we'd have to talk to em.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 23 July 2012, 11:40:06
http://emporiumchicago.com/

I have been meaning to make it out there.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 23 July 2012, 11:40:40
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Mon, 23 July 2012, 11:40:06
http://emporiumchicago.com/

I have been meaning to make it out there.

Yes, that's the one!  I want to go there!!

And lol Trent...of course =)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 23 July 2012, 11:43:05
Updated OP with confirmed attendees and potential places to go.  Feel free to throw out other suggestions
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 23 July 2012, 11:47:22
Quote from: Trent on Mon, 23 July 2012, 11:39:42
Well obviously yes since I suggested this idea to you  :P

Depending on the group, we may be able to host the event at the ignite network gaming lounge in the city.  Here is their URL: http://www.ignitenetwork.com/ (http://www.ignitenetwork.com/)

And a flashy youtube video:
http://youtu.be/kYqiWpbhiK4 (http://youtu.be/kYqiWpbhiK4)

I talked to one of the managers.  Depending on the size, the cost would be $0 or if there is more than a certain amount of people there is a charge of $5 per hour.  Given the atmosphere I think it'd suit very well for the event, but we'd have to talk to em.

I could also cater food here, so we don't have to travel all over the place
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: HeyZeus on Mon, 23 July 2012, 13:29:22
I'm just a little south in Champaign. I could make the trip up if it the meetup was on the weekend.
I can bring enough of Dans favorite treats for everyone.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 23 July 2012, 13:47:08
5 hour drive is a bit of a jaunt :(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 23 July 2012, 13:52:13
I'd prefer not to get my favorite treat involved since not everyone is cool with that, and I don't want any awkward tensions =) 

Maybe we can coordinate something afterwards.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 23 July 2012, 13:53:13
Yea - not interested in...those treats...

Beers and Chinese food for sure though!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: HeyZeus on Mon, 23 July 2012, 13:57:42
Just figured I would offer, no peer pressure was intended.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Mon, 23 July 2012, 14:16:21
As you stated Dan, I will try and make it but need to know the day soon. I will take a vacation day on Friday or Monday depending. I can't bring friends because I don't have any.

A suggestion would be to make a list of what items the attendees plan on bringing and a list of what they would like to see, for instance I know I3oilermaker wants to try a topre board. I'll bring a 10th anniversary 55g. Just a thought. Mark me down 75% sure. It's a 6 or 7 hour drive but I love Chicago.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 23 July 2012, 16:21:37
I can bring any of my toys, just don't rob me =)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 23 July 2012, 16:43:03
Also, weekend sounds like the ideal timeframe for everyone.

I'm thinking sometime mid-August.  Let me know which weekends work best for people:

1.  August 18 or 19
2.  August 25 or 26

Or if you guys have another suggestion, let me know =)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 23 July 2012, 16:47:58
25th is no good for me, but the rest should work.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Quarzac on Mon, 23 July 2012, 18:29:10
This is cool. I hope it goes well. That being said, the emporium arcade website is god-awful.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: sherryton on Tue, 24 July 2012, 02:10:50
I wish someone from Geekhack lived in LA with a chinese restaurant...
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Tue, 24 July 2012, 07:21:58
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Mon, 23 July 2012, 13:53:13
Yea - not interested in...those treats...

Beers and Chinese food for sure though!

I would be in this group also, on both accounts.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 24 July 2012, 09:22:07
I think it'd also be worthy of us to list some things we own so we know what people want to see. 

I'll start:  KMAC, IBM SSK Bolt modded, Filco Reds, Filco ergo-Clears (lube and non-lubed), Realforce AE 55g, Realforce 45g, HHKB Pro JP 45g, Cherry G80-xxxx (can't remember but it's a POS with browns), KBC Poker with treble's case and 62g PCB mounted Blues, TypeNow Solid (if it isn't sold by then, or if someone wants to buy locally)

---
@Dante:  We have a wide variety of food for your normal American as well as some selective home style dishes.  But I assure you, our Orange Chicken is the bomb.  Also, regarding Galloping Ghost, apparently that place is owned by my girlfriend's, friend's husband or something.  It's a bit far, but if everyone would prefer to go somewhere like that, I'm down for the drive.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 24 July 2012, 09:35:16
I vote downtown - especially if jcrouse is coming all the way in to see Chi-Town it would be a shame to throw him out in Brookfield.

I would love to try a ergo-clear!

I don't have too much to bring other then caps to trade
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:03:21
My vote is, if we can coordinate ignite network to host an event for us, I'll bring in catered food from my restaurant.  That way we can be locked down to 1 place and not have to worry about moving around.  Also, if they're BYOB...even better.  Otherwise I'm sure we can find a local bar in the area.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Tue, 24 July 2012, 13:25:52
count me in !
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 24 July 2012, 13:39:11
Quote from: demik on Tue, 24 July 2012, 13:25:52
count me in !

Woah Rockstar! Flying in?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 24 July 2012, 13:42:37
He's trolling us.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 24 July 2012, 13:47:35
You can pinpoint the moment my heart ripped in half.
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz5p67RKDv1qa6npso1_r2_400.gif)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Tue, 24 July 2012, 15:19:14
I Choo-Choo-Choose you!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: AKIMbO on Tue, 24 July 2012, 17:14:32
The only chinese restaurant where you can pay for your bill in keycaps.  Don't worry...if the waiter gives you heat just tell him Dan said it was cool.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Wed, 25 July 2012, 11:41:43
^Haha, true that.
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Wed, 25 July 2012, 11:51:17
Quote from: dante on Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:50:58
The #1 keyboard I would like to try is the 55g Topre.

HHKB would be 2nd place.

I will have a 55g there an mx mini with lubed and stickered browns a few CAD design ideas to discuss and lots of caps.

My rule, no talking money in the presence of the chicas. My wife has no clue what I have spent and I don't really want to have a going out of business sale just yet.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Wed, 25 July 2012, 11:58:12
Either weekend works for me and I don't care about location. We usually stay at a la quinta In Hinsdale and take the train into town.

My wife is Mexican so I completely understand how we Americanize everything and call it authentic. Her family laughs at us.

I hear there is some pretty shady cap trading that takes place in these smoky back rooms of Chinese restaurants.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: inlikeflynn on Wed, 25 July 2012, 14:03:28
how did your thread escape all the trolling about being robbed, people spilling on the boards, & talk of strange looks?
Our MN meet up thread was like 50% of that crap

8hr road trip?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Wed, 25 July 2012, 14:09:15
Because us Chicagoans are bad ass :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Wed, 25 July 2012, 14:25:46
im going to rob them all.

going to strap my kmac to my arm and ssk to the other arm and spin around until i knock somebody out
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 25 July 2012, 14:27:31
Quote from: demik on Wed, 25 July 2012, 14:25:46
im going to rob them all.

going to strap my kmac to my arm and ssk to the other arm and spin around until i knock somebody out

/me welcomes the FBI to the conversation
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: inlikeflynn on Wed, 25 July 2012, 14:27:53
Quote from: demik on Wed, 25 July 2012, 14:25:46
im going to rob them all.

going to strap my kmac to my arm and ssk to the other arm and spin around until i knock somebody out

don't forget about dumping beer on all of them too demlik
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Wed, 25 July 2012, 14:29:34
demlik?????

:(

boiler :(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: inlikeflynn on Wed, 25 July 2012, 14:48:42
Quote from: demik on Wed, 25 July 2012, 14:29:34
demlik?????

ha. opps now I did that typo too!

Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: yuiop on Wed, 25 July 2012, 15:45:32
Unfortunately I got some weekend duties in Schaumburg and won't be able to make it on those dates :(   But don't worry I don't have anything cool to bring so you guys aren't missing anything.

Hope you guys have a blast!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Wed, 25 July 2012, 15:45:45
De lechuga....demilk
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Wed, 25 July 2012, 16:02:55
lechuga = lettuce
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Wed, 25 July 2012, 16:12:34
oh yeah, what's milk again?

de leche!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Wed, 25 July 2012, 16:41:07
I am guessing we will get together on a Saturday. If that's the case, my wife and I will be going to Brazzaz's for dinner Friday night if anyone wants to join us. If we meet on a Sunday, we will be eating there the night before, Saturday evening. It usually gets pretty crowded so I will be making reservations as soon as a date is firmed up. If your interested PM me or reply here. I'll take care of calling in the reservation, just need a number.

Oh yeah, bring your appetite and some coin, it's a little pricey and ya can't pay in keycaps there.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: terrpn on Wed, 25 July 2012, 22:38:41
can we do carry out to maryland  ;D

sounds like fun.............but to farrrrrrrr for us east coast guys. hope y'all tear it up

Quote from: DanGWanG on Mon, 23 July 2012, 11:28:56
For reference, here's my family restaurant's website:  www.moonpalacerestaurant.com

Also, YUIOP is a Chicagoan too!  And obviously everyone/anyone feel free to bring significant others, friends who are interested in keyboards (I'll be bringing a friend of mine who isn't on GH), etc.

i3, you should put this link in your sig like I am!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Wed, 25 July 2012, 23:39:19
I'll let this thread ride out another few days till the end of the month, then we'll set something firm
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: tipo33 on Thu, 26 July 2012, 20:58:00
I can make it on any of the dates.  Location doesn't matter.  Count me in.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: fartq on Sat, 28 July 2012, 08:28:17
Quote from: jcrouse on Wed, 25 July 2012, 11:51:17
Quote from: dante on Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:50:58
The #1 keyboard I would like to try is the 55g Topre.

HHKB would be 2nd place.
Quote from: jcrouse on Wed, 25 July 2012, 11:51:17
Quote from: dante on Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:50:58
The #1 keyboard I would like to try is the 55g Topre.

HHKB would be 2nd place.

I will have a 55g there an mx mini with lubed and stickered browns a few CAD design ideas to discuss and lots of caps.

My rule, no talking money in the presence of the chicas. My wife has no clue what I have spent and I don't really want to have a going out of business sale just yet.

I will have a 55g there an mx mini with lubed and stickered browns a few CAD design ideas to discuss and lots of caps.

My rule, no talking money in the presence of the chicas. My wife has no clue what I have spent and I don't really want to have a going out of business sale just yet.
sounds like a good opportunity for someone to snatch up an MX mini with lubed and stickered browns! :D (i keed i keed)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Sat, 28 July 2012, 20:28:47
Quote from: dante on Fri, 27 July 2012, 13:02:43
Quote from: jcrouse on Wed, 25 July 2012, 11:58:12
Either weekend works for me and I don't care about location. We usually stay at a la quinta In Hinsdale and take the train into town.

My wife is Mexican so I completely understand how we Americanize everything and call it authentic. Her family laughs at us.

I hear there is some pretty shady cap trading that takes place in these smoky back rooms of Chinese restaurants.


I'm going to be taking a train in too.  If you want to split a cab at Union Station let me know.

If everyone was able to organize a time to all go there, I can bring my SUV and pile everyone in at the same time haha.

And DangWang for your reference I'd be able to bring the following boards: IBM Model M (Both Silver Tag, Blue Label, Grey Label, and my unicorn vomit SSK), FK-2000, FK-8000, Fujitsu Peerless (and a couple other Peerless switch boards like a Tandy, Panasonic and Epson), A Zenith Data Systems Yellow ALPS boards (the one that goes BEEPBEEPBEEPBEEP), AEKII, and FK-9000.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 30 July 2012, 09:37:24
Right now, I'm leaning towards the 19th.

@Trent -- Can you please see if we can get setup at ignite network for the 19th?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 02 August 2012, 11:21:07
How does the Saturday, the 18th sound for everyone?  If I don't hear any chirps by end of day today, it's set. 

Trent where are you?!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 02 August 2012, 11:30:32
Quote from: DanGWanG on Thu, 02 August 2012, 11:21:07
How does the Saturday, the 18th sound for everyone?  If I don't hear any chirps by end of day today, it's set. 

Trent where are you?!

Works for me!
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Thu, 02 August 2012, 11:44:41
Quote from: DanGWanG on Thu, 02 August 2012, 11:21:07
How does the Saturday, the 18th sound for everyone?  If I don't hear any chirps by end of day today, it's set. 

Trent where are you?!

Awesome, I am in. Thanks Dan.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: terrpn on Thu, 02 August 2012, 17:31:20
even though rubber domes are taboo...........dell quiet key for what it's worth ain't that bad. i have one and am pretty fond of it (considering). you should sell in classifieds. i know there is a gooder one and a not so good one; china or thailand- can't remember? i don't have mine here to check. i took it apart, cleaned and modded.

Quote from: dante on Sat, 28 July 2012, 08:03:02
BTW: would anyone be interested in sampling a Thailand made Dell Quietkey?  I've been thinking of giving it away.

Also depending on the "auction" (it's all crickets) I might ask the winner (if they still want it) if I can postpone shipping the Wyse w/ Vintage Cherry Blacks so that everyone here can try it.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Sat, 04 August 2012, 00:25:40
Quote from: DanGWanG on Thu, 02 August 2012, 11:21:07
How does the Saturday, the 18th sound for everyone?  If I don't hear any chirps by end of day today, it's set. 

Trent where are you?!

Sorry I didn't see this post, I haven't been checking this thread that much.  I will contact them about the day, but I honestly think that having it at your family's restaurant would be 1: more delicious and 2: more delicious 3: probably more space at your location, ignite said they'd be able to quarter off a small table but any more than 4ish people and in my personal opinion I think it'd be considered a bit cramped -- Either way I will email them about this right now, I'll let you know what surfaces.

Trent
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: MMB on Sat, 04 August 2012, 00:38:31
Quote from: terrpn on Thu, 02 August 2012, 17:31:20
even though rubber domes are taboo..........

Rubber domes aren't taboo. Look how many people in denial that are using Topres? :)

Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Sat, 04 August 2012, 00:41:14
Quote from: MagicMeatball on Sat, 04 August 2012, 00:38:31
Quote from: terrpn on Thu, 02 August 2012, 17:31:20
even though rubber domes are taboo..........

Rubber domes aren't taboo. Look how many people in denial that are using Topres? :)

^ totally agree with this.  Recently got a Topre switch in the mail from MrInterface on Deskthority.  The thing is a rubber dome there is no denying it...  A spring underneath doesn't put Topre's in the mechanical switch bracket.  You can get similar (and better feel) with a Cherry MX red with 50A-R o-rings from WASD keyboards!

But that is neither here nor there in regards to this event :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Sat, 04 August 2012, 02:36:47
Cherry reds. The most over hyped of all the switches.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: MMB on Sat, 04 August 2012, 02:37:25
Quote from: demik on Sat, 04 August 2012, 02:36:47
Cherry reds. The most over hyped of all the switches.

Linear :<


(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/8923/dsc0461tz.jpg)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Sat, 04 August 2012, 02:41:55
Green or white ftw
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: MMB on Sat, 04 August 2012, 02:50:45
Quote from: demik on Sat, 04 August 2012, 02:41:55
Green or white ftw

Gonna try lubing up a white switch. See what it's all about.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Sat, 04 August 2012, 11:19:43
Quote from: demik on Sat, 04 August 2012, 02:41:55
Green or white ftw

Green?  If you want strong tactile feedback just use a Model M -- and white I must say are quite nice.

I'm a glass half full kind of guy!

DangWang: Ignite informed me that they are closed on August 18th and 19th.  I think we should try to host it at your family's restaurant maybe?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Sat, 04 August 2012, 11:53:06
Quote from: Trent on Sat, 04 August 2012, 00:25:40
Sorry I didn't see this post, I haven't been checking this thread that much.  I will contact them about the day, but I honestly think that having it at your family's restaurant would be 1: more delicious and 2: more delicious 3: probably more space at your location, ignite said they'd be able to quarter off a small table but any more than 4ish people and in my personal opinion I think it'd be considered a bit cramped -- Either way I will email them about this right now, I'll let you know what surfaces.

Trent

If it's a democracy I vote for Dan's familys place also. Parking may be better and we would probably have more space. I would be much more comfortable lugging 5 or 6 keyboards into a familiar environment as opposed to putting that out all over a table in an unfamiliar public place, but thats just my thought. Plus, you can never go wrong with Chinese food.

John
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 04 August 2012, 12:28:21
The thing with going to my restaurant is, if my parent's knew about this keyboard hobby I have...they would kill me.  I'd rather cater the food in if possible =)  Or discuss/play around with keyboards elsewhere first, before having dinner/meal at my place, lol.

BTW, I'm not a kid.  I'm 26 (turning 27 next month) and have a full time job, etc etc.  But my parent's still have a guiding influence on me somehow...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Sat, 04 August 2012, 12:54:48
Quote from: DanGWanG on Sat, 04 August 2012, 12:28:21
The thing with going to my restaurant is, if my parent's knew about this keyboard hobby I have...they would kill me.  I'd rather cater the food in if possible =)  Or discuss/play around with keyboards elsewhere first, before having dinner/meal at my place, lol.

BTW, I'm not a kid.  I'm 26 (turning 27 next month) and have a full time job, etc etc.  But my parent's still have a guiding influence on me somehow...

I can accept and understand that. As I stated early on it the thread, if the wifes / girlfriends are present, lets keep the monetary / value discussions to a minimum or there may be a mass sale on Sunday evening, the likes of which have never been seen before at GH.

BTW ... you are a kid. I probably have illegitimate kids runing around a hell of a lot older than you are.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 04 August 2012, 13:36:01
So any other suggestions for the actual discussing of keyboards meetup portion? =)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Sat, 04 August 2012, 13:47:26
Quote from: Trent on Sat, 04 August 2012, 11:19:43
Quote from: demik on Sat, 04 August 2012, 02:41:55
Green or white ftw

Green?  If you want strong tactile feedback just use a Model M -- and white I must say are quite nice.

I'm a glass half full kind of guy!

DangWang: Ignite informed me that they are closed on August 18th and 19th.  I think we should try to host it at your family's restaurant maybe?

I do use a model m. But I also want to put my sets to use :D

And whites are just less audible greens tbh.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 04 August 2012, 16:34:41
Shame this is so soon...I would totally fly in for a weekend/meetup. Let me know if you guys end up doing it again later in the year. I love Chicago.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: terrpn on Sat, 04 August 2012, 17:21:35
 looking forward to hearing how you guys made out.............
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Sat, 04 August 2012, 17:22:54
Quote from: terrpn on Sat, 04 August 2012, 17:21:35
looking forward to hearing how you guys made out.............

There will be no making out at this meetup  ???
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Sat, 04 August 2012, 17:28:54
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Sat, 04 August 2012, 17:22:54
Quote from: terrpn on Sat, 04 August 2012, 17:21:35
looking forward to hearing how you guys made out.............

There will be no making out at this meetup  ???

Not unless I can make it out the door with a KMAC when someone is not looking.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Sat, 04 August 2012, 17:50:31
I'm the only person doing the robbing here.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: inlikeflynn on Sat, 04 August 2012, 18:08:44
Quote from: terrpn on Sat, 04 August 2012, 17:21:35
looking forward to hearing how you guys made out.............

instead of blindswitch tests you must be doing blind kiss tests then huh?

now that would get you more odd looks than the keyboards alone did at the MN one
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sat, 04 August 2012, 18:14:52
I'd love to come, if this will be kid friendlyish. I won't get any beer, but I'll ask my parents if you guys are willing to let me come. :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: terrpn on Sat, 04 August 2012, 19:16:52
lol...... good one ;)

blue switches making out with with red switches, brown with.................., linear shmoozing with tactile and of course clicks getting their bump on

hoping there is a chaperon and everybody is protecting their springs
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: fartq on Sun, 05 August 2012, 10:59:58
how far are you guys from UIC?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sun, 05 August 2012, 11:10:13
I live 5 min driving distance from UIC.

i3oiler (from his work) is probably 10 minutes

Everyone else roughly 20-45min+
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 05 August 2012, 11:13:25
i'll ping my buddy there and see if he can find you some free space on a weekend (dan you may have to hook him up in the future ;). you want the 18th right?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sun, 05 August 2012, 12:08:37
Yep :)  what kind of space are we talking about? 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Sun, 05 August 2012, 12:14:13
one with room
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 05 August 2012, 12:35:58
a spaceBAR hohohohoh

i don't know. i'll see what he says.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 05 August 2012, 12:43:32
sorry, no go on the 18th. he says he might be able to wrangle up room, but soonest would be >= 1 month out.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: keyboardlover on Sun, 05 August 2012, 12:51:34
If you do it later you may have KL joining you ;)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sun, 05 August 2012, 13:55:42
I'm seeing if we can maybe push this back a little.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sun, 05 August 2012, 18:02:08
I'm in coordination with one of mkawa's friend to assist us with finding an undisturbed location for us to discuss keyboards.  It's likely that, as a result of acquiring this location, we'll need to push the date back a little.

The bonuses with pushing this date back would most certainly yield us a good location (University Village, UIC Campus; southwest loop) in addition to potentially yielding more people as well (i.e. KL).

Updates to follow in the next day or so...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Mon, 06 August 2012, 02:55:34
Quote from: DanGWanG on Sat, 04 August 2012, 13:36:01
So any other suggestions for the actual discussing of keyboards meetup portion? =)

Well I'll be bringing the following boards in my nifty keyboard boxes:

Also, I have a lot of extra boards from my massive purchase (lookup the word 'pallets' in deskthority) so I will be raffling off a peerless keyboard and potentially a terminal IBM Model M, it all depends on whether or not I can find it in my insanely messy garage...


Quote from: DanGWanG on Sat, 04 August 2012, 12:28:21
The thing with going to my restaurant is, if my parent's knew about this keyboard hobby I have...they would kill me.  I'd rather cater the food in if possible =)  Or discuss/play around with keyboards elsewhere first, before having dinner/meal at my place, lol.

BTW, I'm not a kid.  I'm 26 (turning 27 next month) and have a full time job, etc etc.  But my parent's still have a guiding influence on me somehow...

Don't flame me for this but I am going to make an incredibly stereotypical assumption: can I assume that since your family owns a Chinese restaurant that your parents are in fact Asian, which would in fact make you Asian?  Because I have in fact heard horror stories of Asian parents being involved in their child's lives.  And catering?  Heck yes.  I've already decided what I want on the menu  :P

Quote from: DanGWanG on Sun, 05 August 2012, 13:55:42
I'm seeing if we can maybe push this back a little.

While Ignite is closed on the weekend of the 18th, I am sure that they would be open to hosting it some other weekend if we do indeed postpone it.  I'd like to decide on a specific time and day before I pitch it to them again in an email.

And tipo33 don't know it yet but he is going, so add him to the list  :P

Trent
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 06 August 2012, 14:31:36
@Trent -- For ignite, can we host something with roughly 10-12 people though?  You mentioned earlier it was like max 4 people or something, or maybe I'm bad at reading.

Edit:  And yes, I am Chinese and my family owns a Chinese restaurant =)  There are plenty of horror stories to be told about my adolescent youth.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: boost on Mon, 06 August 2012, 14:36:28
Quote from: DanGWanG on Mon, 06 August 2012, 14:31:36
Edit:  And yes, I am Chinese and my family owns a Chinese restaurant =)  There are plenty of horror stories to be told about my adolescent youth.

I WANT ORANGE CHICKEN!!!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 06 August 2012, 14:39:06
We make some bomb orange chicken, despite how westernized it is.  Still a delicious dish, imo.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:04:44
Quote from: DanGWanG on Mon, 06 August 2012, 14:31:36
@Trent -- For ignite, can we host something with roughly 10-12 people though?  You mentioned earlier it was like max 4 people or something, or maybe I'm bad at reading.

Edit:  And yes, I am Chinese and my family owns a Chinese restaurant =)  There are plenty of horror stories to be told about my adolescent youth.

We could do 10-12 people but it is going to be really cramped.  They are a gaming place and wouldn't be really happy if we took up space that is dedicated to gaming stations.  It is hard to explain but once you walk in and look at the place you'd understand.  They don't really have a space for stuff like this, we'd be setting up at a table with 5 tall chairs and a small counter with a fold up table I can bring.

Edit: but again I have to ask them.  Given all of this communication maybe they just aren't a good fit.  I think maybe emporium would be a good option, I looked at their website and reviews and it looked like a sweet place.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:14:04
I'm reaching out to mkawa's friend one last time to see if we can push a meeting room to Sept 1st or 8th.  If we can, I'd like to setup shop there for a few reasons:

1)  Alcohol is fine, but I get worried around people with liquid and expensive keyboards.
2)  Ideally, I'd like to cater food in instead of travelling to 2 different places and with a meeting room that'd be perfect.  We can always go to the bar afterwards when keyboards are out of the picture.
3)  Meeting rooms tend to have more space =)

My Plan B was to reach out to the staff at Emporium to see if we can setup shop there =)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:15:53
Damn - I am out of town on the 1st and 8th does not work for me.

After that I am pretty open.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:23:20
Can we do it in late August please?  I have a new job starting in September and I am going to be so busy I doubt I would have the ability to go if it was then...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:25:58
Quote from: boost on Mon, 06 August 2012, 14:36:28
Quote from: DanGWanG on Mon, 06 August 2012, 14:31:36
Edit:  And yes, I am Chinese and my family owns a Chinese restaurant =)  There are plenty of horror stories to be told about my adolescent youth.

I WANT ORANGE CHICKEN!!!

x2
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:29:49
Since I am far removed from Chicago and haven't been involved in the planning I don't want to complain, so I'll call it a suggestion. The first thing that comes to my mind is one of those rooms that you rent for birthday parties a Chuckies Cheese. Maybe even a small unused room and a small hotel, La Quinta or Ramada Inn. Just a couple of thoughts. I would have no problem throwing in $10 for a comfortable venue where we have lots of room.

John
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:34:23
I have not been to Emporium, but my understanding is it is a bar, and probably pretty crowded and loud on a weekend.

Sounds like a lot of fun, but not a good venue for trading, trying out boards, talking nerdy etc...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: bisl on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:37:51
I've been to Emporium! It is indeed a bar, but it's equal parts bar and arcade. However, the setting is as you would expect either to be: dark, loud, and crowded. Might not be the best place.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: inlikeflynn on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:39:41
Quote from: jcrouse on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:29:49
Since I am far removed from Chicago and haven't been involved in the planning I don't want to complain, so I'll call it a suggestion. The first thing that comes to my mind is one of those rooms that you rent for birthday parties a Chuckies Cheese. Maybe even a small unused room and a small hotel, La Quinta or Ramada Inn. Just a couple of thoughts. I would have no problem throwing in $10 for a comfortable venue where we have lots of room.

John

That would be awesome if you guys had your meet at Chuckie Cheese  :D


But in seriousness, the idea of renting a small conference room would likely be a good idea if there is going to be 10+ people and maybe add $5 a person or something. And then you'd have none of the strange looks for everyone else in the place =)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:45:12
OK, we'll stick with it being in August.  Any suggestions on meeting room venues that we can rent for cheap?  i3oiler? Trent? jcrouse?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:48:50
BTW, my absolute absolute last resort is that I would invite you all to my 700-800 sq. foot apartment.  I have video games, a 2-computer LAN, and you all can meet my elderly dog.

I don't care as much as it's temporary housing until December, as long as you guys promise not to rob me.

Either that, or we can go to a local Starbucks as everyone has been suggesting lately...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:49:21
Quote from: DanGWanG on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:45:12
OK, we'll stick with it being in August.  Any suggestions on meeting room venues that we can rent for cheap?  i3oiler? Trent? jcrouse?

Dan's parents place?  ;D
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:50:09
Nice try =)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:57:46
OK, I just called the La Quinta where the wife and I stay. It is in Willibrook. I know that's 20 minutes ouside of Chicago but this is just an exmple. They have a room that easily holds 10 to 12 people and 3 hours time is $50 and 4 hours is $60. I say we do something similar, where we can pull out cars up, unload and have a geekfest in comfort and privacy.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 06 August 2012, 17:00:54
There is a deli near my place that is quite large and never very crowded...I'm sure we could arrange for some tables

Don't think we could cater Chinese there though :P
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Mon, 06 August 2012, 17:02:26
Hows the parking. I will probably have 6 or 7 keyboards as will that one other guy, and don't necessarliy want to be lugging them all over the streets, nor pay a large amount for parking.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 06 August 2012, 17:03:59
There is a pay lot that they will validate for an hour.  Other than that the streets are a bit of a free-for-all.  Depending on the day, time, and weather it ranges from not bad to horrific.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Mon, 06 August 2012, 17:26:51
Well then, I'll throw this out ... How about the La Quinta in Willibrook. It is a 25 minute drive down 55 from the center of Chicago. I suggest this not knowing where people actually live, other that Brad, whom I beileve to be just north of the loop. Anyways, if I'm nuts, just say so but this sounds ideal. Also, you guys closer are more familiar, find a comprable small hotel chain about 10 minutes outside of town and see what thay have. It has been my prior experience that most have a room for rent.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 06 August 2012, 17:28:08
I think we can do better than the La Quinta in bumble....
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Mon, 06 August 2012, 17:28:58
ok, look something up and give'em a call. Or give me a list of places and I'll call them.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 06 August 2012, 17:30:28
i3oiler, any chance you can look up some local places to gather with a lower cost rate?  I'll be doing the same, maybe at a local college (I'm thinking Columbia, since there's more parking in the area).
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Mon, 06 August 2012, 17:35:45
Depaul University maybe?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 06 August 2012, 17:36:39
Quote from: jcrouse on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:57:46
OK, I just called the La Quinta where the wife and I stay. It is in Willibrook. I know that's 20 minutes ouside of Chicago but this is just an exmple. They have a room that easily holds 10 to 12 people and 3 hours time is $50 and 4 hours is $60. I say we do something similar, where we can pull out cars up, unload and have a geekfest in comfort and privacy.

Thoughts?

Pay by the hour.....sounds classy :lol:


Ijoke, ijoke
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 06 August 2012, 17:39:53
Quote from: Trent on Mon, 06 August 2012, 17:35:45
Depaul University maybe?

Would be a nice venue, especially since I graduated from there =)  However, parking on Jackson and State is near impossible unless you want to pay $30/hour.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Mon, 06 August 2012, 17:45:47
I think your barking up the wrong tree. That is not their business. You will have problems fing who to talk to, who the decision maker is and setting it up. Just go to someone who is in the business of renting out a room for a business gathering, like a hotel chain. Am I crazy? How difficult is this.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 06 August 2012, 17:48:46
It is difficult when you are talking about the City of Chicago.  A city run by mobsters and profiteers.  Renting out a place for cheap from a local hotel chain like Hilton, Aqua, or any other hotel chains in downtown is asking for a lot of money.  Not to mention Parking.

I'm looking at local colleges and libraries in the South Loop because its a lot less populated, close to downtown and Chinatown.  You're welcome to help =)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: ekw808 on Mon, 06 August 2012, 17:56:32
Quote from: jcrouse on Mon, 06 August 2012, 16:29:49
The first thing that comes to my mind is one of those rooms that you rent for birthday parties a Chuckies Cheese.

Kind of awkward to think of Chuck E. Cheese first, but I'm pretty sure they have a rule that you can't be there without a kid.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Mon, 06 August 2012, 17:57:01
Well, remember, I am driving many hours, so I wasn't thinking the 20 to 30 minutes outside of town was a big deal. I sort of thought it was a plus.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 06 August 2012, 18:00:08
We'll get this ironed out by Thursday, no worries.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Mon, 06 August 2012, 21:28:24
what should i bring?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Mon, 06 August 2012, 21:35:09
ill bring mx mini, silver winkeyless kmac with greens and italian red filco ninja
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: tipo33 on Tue, 07 August 2012, 07:51:57
I can bring my ISO AEKII, as well as my original AEK
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 07 August 2012, 10:46:47
Quote from: dante on Mon, 06 August 2012, 20:44:53
Quote from: DanGWanG on Mon, 06 August 2012, 14:39:06
We make some bomb orange chicken, despite how westernized it is.  Still a delicious dish, imo.

Do you have pork blood cake or any congee specials?  I'm sure the orange chicken is great - its just not often when the opportunity comes up to try "off the menu" items that might make most white people cringe.

I'll travel anywhere but ideally if it's going to be in Chicago it won't be too expensive to get to by cab from Union Station.

A lot of our dishes are in fact catered to Western folk (read Americans), but we have a variety of Shanghainese dishes (since our restaurant is Shanghai cuisine).  This includes, but not limited to:  Soup Dumplings (aka xiao long bao), dry pot stickers, pork & chive stirfry in sweet soy, kaufu (like a sweet tofu thing), roasted pork shoulder, and some other things I don't know the American names to.  Some other higher priced items that we can obtain are dungeonous crabs in salt and pepper, 2-3 lb. lobsters in ginger soy, prawns in garlic and vermicelli, and tons of off-menu items.

We don't typically carry congee and blood soup dishes because those are more 'home' style dishes and typically frighten the American customer.  That doesn't mean we don't ever have it.  Sometimes it's seasonal, sometimes we made it at home and bring it to the restaurant, sometimes we just have it.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Tue, 07 August 2012, 15:13:09
Quote from: DanGWanG on Mon, 06 August 2012, 17:39:53
Quote from: Trent on Mon, 06 August 2012, 17:35:45
Depaul University maybe?

Would be a nice venue, especially since I graduated from there =)  However, parking on Jackson and State is near impossible unless you want to pay $30/hour.

Lincoln Park campus silly!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 07 August 2012, 16:52:59
I just got word from my friend that we can use his pool hall to nerd out on keyboards, and eat Chinese food, and play pool afterwards.  Any interest?

It's called Golden Cue on the north side, Montrose and Kimball.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 07 August 2012, 16:54:42
Sure if the date is right :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 07 August 2012, 16:55:47
I'm still shooting for the 18th
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Tue, 07 August 2012, 16:57:32
Quote from: DanGWanG on Tue, 07 August 2012, 10:46:47
A lot of our dishes are in fact catered to Western folk (read Americans) ...

Geez ... my only family (my wife's side) calls me the gringo, now I western folk ... At this point I have no idea what the hell I am.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Tue, 07 August 2012, 16:58:34
Quote from: DanGWanG on Tue, 07 August 2012, 16:52:59
I just got word from my friend that we can use his pool hall to nerd out on keyboards, and eat Chinese food, and play pool afterwards.  Any interest?

It's called Golden Cue on the north side, Montrose and Kimball.

I am in, hopefully the 18th. Just saw my Meucci in the storage unit last evening. Time to dust it off.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Wed, 08 August 2012, 19:20:54
Firm information below...we are set!

When:  Saturday, August 18th @1:30pm
Where:  Golden Cue Billiards, 3241 W Montrose, Chicago, IL 60618

I'll bring food, so don't worry.  It'll be 20 minutes old though, but still good.  PM if you have a really big preference on eating something....
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Wed, 08 August 2012, 19:31:45
Quote from: DanGWanG on Wed, 08 August 2012, 19:20:54
Firm information below...we are set!

When:  Saturday, August 18th @1:30pm
Where:  Golden Cue Billiards, 3241 W Montrose, Chicago, IL 60618

I'll bring food, so don't worry.  It'll be 20 minutes old though, but still good.  PM if you have a really big preference on eating something....

Sounds perfect Dan. Thanks for doing this. I look forward to the 7 hour drive. I should pick feng up on the way. I'll be driving right by St. Louis.

Do we have a final or updated list of what people are bringing or would like to see?

Also, bring your pool cues. We can play a little 9 ball for clacks :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Wed, 08 August 2012, 19:48:24
I believe I have that covered.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Wed, 08 August 2012, 20:01:33
ILL BE THERE!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Wed, 08 August 2012, 20:06:01
Now that you are sure about the date, I will see if I can make it as well. I have a G80-0499 from 1985 I could bring, if that is vintage enough for you dante? I also could bring my vintage Cherry linear whites, and some nice selections from my rainbow of colors I have in Cherry keycaps.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Wed, 08 August 2012, 20:09:42
Bring'em all.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 08 August 2012, 20:10:24
Dang, I really want to go but....



IDK why I'm not
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Wed, 08 August 2012, 20:27:26
I like them vintage blacks quite a bit, I have 2 boards with them both from the mid 80's one is pcb and the other is plate mount with model F layout. They don't feel quite as dampened on the pcb more bounce on the upstroke I think but could easily be due to the amount of use they have each seen as well.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 08 August 2012, 21:23:16
I'll be there!  Have to dig out my cue!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Fri, 10 August 2012, 21:38:21
Quote from: DanGWanG on Wed, 08 August 2012, 19:20:54
Firm information below...we are set!

When:  Saturday, August 18th @1:30pm
Where:  Golden Cue Billiards, 3241 W Montrose, Chicago, IL 60618

I'll bring food, so don't worry.  It'll be 20 minutes old though, but still good.  PM if you have a really big preference on eating something....

Yeah buddy!  I'm all in.  Will also be bringing keycaps too.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Fri, 10 August 2012, 21:42:56
Quote from: Trent on Fri, 10 August 2012, 21:38:21
Quote from: DanGWanG on Wed, 08 August 2012, 19:20:54
Firm information below...we are set!

When:  Saturday, August 18th @1:30pm
Where:  Golden Cue Billiards, 3241 W Montrose, Chicago, IL 60618

I'll bring food, so don't worry.  It'll be 20 minutes old though, but still good.  PM if you have a really big preference on eating something....

Yeah buddy!  I'm all in.  Will also be bringing keycaps too.

Yeah, I'm really looking forward to this also. Should be a great time.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Sat, 11 August 2012, 00:06:11
if i send a kobe jersey to you guys could u burn it while wearing bulls jerseys?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Sat, 11 August 2012, 00:08:20
Quote from: demik on Sat, 11 August 2012, 00:06:11
if i send a kobe jersey to you guys could u burn it while wearing bulls jerseys?

Don't make me break out my Lakers keycaps that go along with the Red Sox and Raiders I posted a week ago. You and I are like oil and water. :)

Go IRISH ... Screw USC
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Sat, 11 August 2012, 00:13:11
i support cal, not usc ^.^

barcelona fan? if so we are mortal enemies
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Sat, 11 August 2012, 00:18:00
Quote from: demik on Sat, 11 August 2012, 00:13:11
i support cal, not usc ^.^

barcelona fan? if so we are mortal enemies

well since I have to say, "do you mean soccer" (futbol maybe, to you) that you can guess I'm not a big fan. If I have to pick a team it would be the Tigres, since the wife is from Monterrey. I have watched el classico on tv and will probably watch Mexico tomorrow.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: tipo33 on Sat, 11 August 2012, 15:06:12
I work until 2 on the 18th.  If i arrive at 3 will the party still be in full swing?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Djuzuh on Sat, 11 August 2012, 15:16:33
Quote from: DanGWanG on Wed, 08 August 2012, 19:20:54
Firm information below...we are set!

When:  Saturday, August 18th @1:30pm
Where:  Golden Cue Billiards, 3241 W Montrose, Chicago, IL 60618

I'll bring food, so don't worry.  It'll be 20 minutes old though, but still good.  PM if you have a really big preference on eating something....

As long as you bring nems, it's ok :P.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Sat, 11 August 2012, 17:09:13
Quote from: tipo33 on Sat, 11 August 2012, 15:06:12
I work until 2 on the 18th.  If i arrive at 3 will the party still be in full swing?

I hope to still be there. Probably still staring at Dan's KMAC.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 11 August 2012, 17:27:22
I'm thinking well be there till 4-5ish.  The night crowd comes around then so yeah
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: tipo33 on Sat, 11 August 2012, 17:47:01
Count me in then.  Is there any way you could bring a variable Topre board for me to try?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Sat, 11 August 2012, 17:57:42
Quote from: tipo33 on Sat, 11 August 2012, 17:47:01
Topre board for me to try?

I will have a topre but unfortunately for you it is uniform 55g. Anyone else got one?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 11 August 2012, 18:49:46
I unfortunately sold all my variable topres.  I never liked any of the 3 I've owned previously.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 13 August 2012, 09:39:45
Dan,
I think that I'll be there. I don't have a cue, so I may not shoot much pool. I will be bringing my dad, since I'm younger than everyone. Nonetheless, I'll be there. I will bring my Model M 122, my Leopold with Clears, and my Zenith Data Systems with Green ALPS, as well as my AIKON project and my bucket of green ALPS switches. I believe that's all that I have, but I'll check at home to be sure. C'ya there! :D
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 13 August 2012, 09:52:28
You don't need to bring a cue, just some of these other guys seem a little more serious =)  The pool hall has plenty of public use cues, so no worries there.

How young are you?  You only need to be over 18 (and honestly that's a pretty liberal rule) to go.  This place doesn't serve alcohol or anything, however, it is BYOB if anyone planned on it.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 13 August 2012, 09:56:35
OP updated with firm location and date/time.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 13 August 2012, 09:56:44
Dammit DanGWanG... Y U HAVE THIS SO FAR AWAY????

I wish I could come, but it wouldn't be worth the drive from Connecticut. :(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 13 August 2012, 09:59:22
Someone needs to organize an east coast event.  I already told ekw808 I'd be there if one was being held in NYC =)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 13 August 2012, 12:12:28
I shot you a PM Dan. Just FYI with the junky new PM system.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 13 August 2012, 13:00:47
Quote from: DanGWanG on Mon, 13 August 2012, 09:59:22
Someone needs to organize an east coast event.  I already told ekw808 I'd be there if one was being held in NYC =)

If an event was to be held in Boston I would gladly go, but I'm not sure about NYC... I would have to take a train into NYC if the event was there; no way in hell I would drive into the city.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: boost on Mon, 13 August 2012, 13:03:25
I'm all down for a NYC meetup :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: keyboardlover on Mon, 13 August 2012, 13:05:01
I'd be willing to host or co-host one near Philly.

I have a foosball table too!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Mon, 13 August 2012, 13:08:04
Start another interest check thread! =)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 13 August 2012, 13:17:37
I'm hoping to have a prototype of my teensy project ready by Saturday!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: boost on Mon, 13 August 2012, 14:13:02
Quote from: DanGWanG on Mon, 13 August 2012, 13:08:04
Start another interest check thread! =)

Somebody do this ^_^
Title: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: fartq on Mon, 13 August 2012, 14:31:03
just popping in to say that it's awesome you guys got this all worked out. pics!!!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Tue, 14 August 2012, 07:43:39
What happened to your forum DangWang????
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Tue, 14 August 2012, 09:16:19
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Mon, 13 August 2012, 13:17:37
I'm hoping to have a prototype of my teensy project ready by Saturday!

Oh god please do.  I'll bring my teensy stuff and maybe you can help me set mine up I have been failing miserably on getting my 122key to work.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 14 August 2012, 09:21:32
Quote from: SmallFry on Tue, 14 August 2012, 07:43:39
What happened to your forum DangWang????

I think it's still there.  Can anyone else verify? lol
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 14 August 2012, 09:23:41
I see it...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: boost on Tue, 14 August 2012, 09:42:42
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Tue, 14 August 2012, 09:23:41
I see it...

x2
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 14 August 2012, 09:47:00
Thanks fellas
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: boost on Tue, 14 August 2012, 09:47:52
Quote from: DanGWanG on Tue, 14 August 2012, 09:47:00
Thanks fellas

you're welcome brah...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 14 August 2012, 10:00:29
So if we are meeting up at 1:30 are we going to have a late lunch or hang around for a DanG delivery later?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 14 August 2012, 10:04:41
I'll be there at 1:30 sharp.  So we can dig in right away, or do whatever you guys feel like
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 14 August 2012, 10:10:54
This place was BYOB right?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 14 August 2012, 10:11:59
Sure is!  I'll be bringing some leftover Coronas from the other day
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Tue, 14 August 2012, 10:18:17
I would say we just eat at 1:30. That will save someone a trip as Dan can bring the food with him. Do we have to tip?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 14 August 2012, 10:19:26
TIP ME WITH ALL YOUR CLACKS!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 14 August 2012, 10:42:13
I'll bring some brews - that place looks ghetto fabulous.  You can take a virtual tour with google maps - dibs on the neo-geo machine
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: rainb1ood on Tue, 14 August 2012, 10:55:27
Quote from: DanGWanG on Tue, 14 August 2012, 09:21:32
I think it's still there.  Can anyone else verify? lol

Sorry off topic but I can't see your subforum Dang, I used to be able to access it :(
(http://i.imgur.com/BQeIO.png)
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Tue, 14 August 2012, 11:04:23
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Tue, 14 August 2012, 10:42:13
I'll bring some brews - that place looks ghetto fabulous.  You can take a virtual tour with google maps - dibs on the neo-geo machine

I saw that neo geo. My last addiction was emulation, mame and consoles both. I built 3 cabinets.

:D
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 14 August 2012, 12:58:20
Quote from: rainb1ood on Tue, 14 August 2012, 10:55:27
Quote from: DanGWanG on Tue, 14 August 2012, 09:21:32
I think it's still there.  Can anyone else verify? lol

Sorry off topic but I can't see your subforum Dang, I used to be able to access it :(
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/BQeIO.png)


rainb1ood, please post in this thread:  http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=32985.0

You can also try PM'ing a moderator like tsangan for assistance =)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 14 August 2012, 12:58:40
Also, sorry to say, but I think the Neo-Geo is broken =/
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 14 August 2012, 13:03:02
I assume somebody is bringing a laptop?  I was not planning on it...
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Tue, 14 August 2012, 13:08:34
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Tue, 14 August 2012, 13:03:02
I assume somebody is bringing a laptop?  I was not planning on it...

I was wondering the same. I will not be.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Tue, 14 August 2012, 13:12:38
Are there gonna be any females accompanying anyone. I will probably drop the wife off at the mall before I get there.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 14 August 2012, 13:37:01
I think my friend who's running the pool hall that day, usually brings his laptop.  I don't own one, so I couldn't bring one =)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Tue, 14 August 2012, 19:13:39
Quote from: DanGWanG on Tue, 14 August 2012, 13:37:01
I think my friend who's running the pool hall that day, usually brings his laptop.  I don't own one, so I couldn't bring one =)

I'll bring mine.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: JC_III on Wed, 15 August 2012, 00:34:51
You guys are lucky. I won't be tere for the meet up. I'll be training in hot ass weather in Nevada ten shipping out to Afghanistan. Would have been cool to meet you all.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Wed, 15 August 2012, 15:52:53
Sadly I won't be able to make it out either, got stuck having to work Saturday :`(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Wed, 15 August 2012, 17:03:32
Hopefully this won't be the last.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 15 August 2012, 18:00:19
Quote from: JC_III on Wed, 15 August 2012, 00:34:51
You guys are lucky. I won't be tere for the meet up. I'll be training in hot ass weather in Nevada ten shipping out to Afghanistan. Would have been cool to meet you all.
Thank you very much. I appreciate what you do! Also, is anyone else excited?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Wed, 15 August 2012, 18:30:10
I excite
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: rknize on Wed, 15 August 2012, 18:46:24
I went back and forth from being able to go to not being able to go.  Sadly, I currently am unable to go.  :(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Wed, 15 August 2012, 20:22:56
pics!!!
Title: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: cactux on Wed, 15 August 2012, 20:28:35
Quote from: JC_III on Wed, 15 August 2012, 00:34:51
You guys are lucky. I won't be tere for the meet up. I'll be training in hot ass weather in Nevada ten shipping out to Afghanistan. Would have been cool to meet you all.
Watch your 6, good luck
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Wed, 15 August 2012, 20:39:05
cant wait to meet you guys!!!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Wed, 15 August 2012, 21:16:39
no one wants to meet you demik
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 15 August 2012, 21:33:09
ROFL. I thought Demik was in Cali, because he and Reaper drop stuff off... I'm so confused.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Wed, 15 August 2012, 21:37:11
Quote from: mkawa on Wed, 15 August 2012, 21:16:39
no one wants to meet you demik
damn kawa that hurt ;_;
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Wed, 15 August 2012, 22:15:24
Quote from: SmallFry on Wed, 15 August 2012, 21:33:09
ROFL. I thought Demik was in Cali, because he and Reaper drop stuff off... I'm so confused.
yah he is, he's just trollin
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: JC_III on Wed, 15 August 2012, 23:56:21
You guys need to take pics or it didn't happen.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 16 August 2012, 00:41:48
btw, good luck out there JC
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 16 August 2012, 01:24:54
Yes good luck out there JC!

Also, I have something neat to show CC collectors at this meet :)
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Thu, 16 August 2012, 07:50:12
Quote from: DanGWanG on Thu, 16 August 2012, 01:24:54
Yes good luck out there JC!

Also, I have something neat to show CC collectors at this meet :)

My guess ... A 4:20 cap in two tone green.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 16 August 2012, 12:04:07
Probably... or the mysterious Click Clack Statue...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 16 August 2012, 12:30:33
I'm bringing some Orange Chicken (spicy), Chinese Sausage fried rice, "AA" vegetable in garlic, Shanghai spring rolls (home made), Shanghai pan-friend buns (home made) and I'm going to find something special to bring for dante.  Maybe this home dish that I always ate:  pork + chive + bean curd, stir fried in sweet soy.

There's a lot of other things I'd recommend if you plan on going for dinner in-house.  I know mistakemistake is going today, so he'll have the pleasure of eating there =)  Unfortunately for us, we have to eat 20-30 minute old food =(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Thu, 16 August 2012, 14:49:34
John ... Grab the kids dear. We're heading to Chicago.
Wife ... We don't have any kids. (note to self: no kids = buy more keyboard stuff)
John ... Alrighty then, grab the keyboards and cap. Let's roll. Chienese food awaits.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 16 August 2012, 14:50:37
Got the Cherrys and the Tomatos!


BTW do we have any idea how late this is going?  Are we going to head somewhere for dinner?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 16 August 2012, 15:49:16
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Thu, 16 August 2012, 14:50:37
Got the Cherrys and the Tomatos!


BTW do we have any idea how late this is going?  Are we going to head somewhere for dinner?

I won't be able to hang out the whole day, probably just a few hours.  I"m thinking I'll need to leave around 430-5ish...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Thu, 16 August 2012, 15:50:44
*buys gun to rob you all*
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Thu, 16 August 2012, 15:53:46
Good point
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Thu, 16 August 2012, 16:47:19
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Thu, 16 August 2012, 14:50:37
BTW do we have any idea how late this is going?  Are we going to head somewhere for dinner?

I'm in.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: MMB on Thu, 16 August 2012, 17:05:35
Quote from: jcrouse on Thu, 16 August 2012, 14:49:34
John ... Grab the kids dear. We're heading to Chicago.
Wife ... We don't have any kids. (note to self: no kids = buy more keyboard stuff)
John ... Alrighty then, grab the keyboards and cap. Let's roll. Chienese food awaits.

Nice tomatos bro.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Thu, 16 August 2012, 17:08:54
Quote from: MagicMeatball on Thu, 16 August 2012, 17:05:35
Quote from: jcrouse on Thu, 16 August 2012, 14:49:34
John ... Grab the kids dear. We're heading to Chicago.
Wife ... We don't have any kids. (note to self: no kids = buy more keyboard stuff)
John ... Alrighty then, grab the keyboards and cap. Let's roll. Chienese food awaits.

Nice tomatos bro.

You should know. There "may" be an old MM goodie in there.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 16 August 2012, 21:20:24
Where are you coming out from Dante?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 16 August 2012, 21:33:10
I understand that, but where from that you're taking the train in? Might not be an all bad idea to see if my dad wants to ride the train, easy enough to ride the Metra.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Thu, 16 August 2012, 21:41:47
Quote from: dante on Thu, 16 August 2012, 21:28:31
Quote from: SmallFry on Thu, 16 August 2012, 21:20:24
Where are you coming out from Dante?

I'm coming to/from Union Station

I can drop you off afterwards if you wish. I'll have a car with me.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 16 August 2012, 21:48:47
Or even Antioch or Fox Lake. Not sure, I'll check with my Dad.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 17 August 2012, 00:53:29
I wouldnt mind going it would be a bit of a drive for me but i think it would be fun!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: tipo33 on Fri, 17 August 2012, 04:02:54
Quote from: jcrouse on Tue, 14 August 2012, 13:12:38
Are there gonna be any females accompanying anyone. I will probably drop the wife off at the mall before I get there.
My GF is going.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Fri, 17 August 2012, 11:00:10
Quote from: TheProfosist on Fri, 17 August 2012, 00:53:29
I wouldnt mind going it would be a bit of a drive for me but i think it would be fun!
You should definitely come!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Fri, 17 August 2012, 18:31:12
See you all tomorrow =)  I'll be the asian guy.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Fri, 17 August 2012, 19:40:48
I am now at Brazzas. It was a 7 hour drive. I checked out the Golden Cue about 2 hours ago.

Hasta manana
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 17 August 2012, 19:50:25
Looking forward to meeting you fellas - I'll be the tall white guy.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: reaper on Fri, 17 August 2012, 19:55:08
See you guys there... I'll be the weird guy.  ^-^
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 17 August 2012, 22:52:42
Wish I could go!! Have fun and take a ton of pics ^____^
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: tipo33 on Sat, 18 August 2012, 00:36:53
See everyone there. I'll be the tall Russian guy.
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 18 August 2012, 03:36:13
Quote from: SmallFry on Fri, 17 August 2012, 11:00:10
Quote from: TheProfosist on Fri, 17 August 2012, 00:53:29
I wouldnt mind going it would be a bit of a drive for me but i think it would be fun!
You should definitely come!
sorry i know this is short notice but i couldnt get off work that quickly if only i would have caught the thread sooner.

Looks like i am heading down to mitsuwa on tuesday though as i got a day off and am heading for some fun with a friend.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sat, 18 August 2012, 10:51:41
I'll be the shorter dude in a SmallFry hat. (BEST purchase at Lids ever!)
When we get there, we may have to go over our names and screen names, just to clarify stuff. Also, I'm not sure about you guys, but I'm TERRIBLE with names, so forgive any misnaming now please. :P C'yall there!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 18 August 2012, 11:01:08
Last call on me bringing some additional stuff.

What I've currently packed:  KMAC, Filco ergo-Clears (by MMB), whiskerBox cable, SP ABS color ring, some green keycaps, a couple CC's, individual variety switches (blue, red, grey, clear, brown) with gold 62g springs
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sat, 18 August 2012, 11:12:54
Hmm...Raffle tickets for your KMAC? LOL!
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: boost on Sat, 18 August 2012, 11:22:36
Quote from: SmallFry on Sat, 18 August 2012, 11:12:54
Hmm...Raffle tickets for your KMAC? LOL!

Orly?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Sat, 18 August 2012, 11:34:21
I'm packing a fujitsu peerless that I'm probably gonna be raffling off, so no worries.
Title: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Sat, 18 August 2012, 13:42:15
On my way should be there in about 15 minutes
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: tipo33 on Sat, 18 August 2012, 13:47:39
I get off work in 15min.  I'll be there in maybe an hour and a half.  Dan - are you bringing a Realforce?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jwaz on Sat, 18 August 2012, 14:04:25
Live stream it!
Title: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Sat, 18 August 2012, 14:05:40
Christ this place is far west
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 18 August 2012, 18:30:45
GREAT SUCCESS

(http://i.imgur.com/tGUFfl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/tGUFf)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 18 August 2012, 18:40:19
Full album:  http://imgur.com/a/n0dca

Sorry, all pics are terribad cell phone shots =/

Below are some honorable mentions...

(http://i.imgur.com/qKZvPl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/qKZvP)
(http://i.imgur.com/Hlgj2l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Hlgj2)
(http://i.imgur.com/be5HMl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/be5HM)
(http://i.imgur.com/9fBcIl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/9fBcI)
(http://i.imgur.com/WK7GGl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/WK7GG)

Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Sat, 18 August 2012, 18:41:22
I think we get the award for having the most boards at a meet up!  Was awesome, must do again soon!

(http://i.imgur.com/b7xDe.jpg)

EDIT: Oh and everyone please give a round of applause and praise to DangWang for bringing the amazing asian cuisine!
Title: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Sat, 18 August 2012, 20:02:17
So much fun!  Already looking forward to the next one.

Thanks Dan for organizing and bring delicious food!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 18 August 2012, 20:07:16
Thanks to everyone who attended =)  I'm glad it turned out really well!

Also, just in case anyone is interested, dante left me with a WYSE board that has THIN doubleshots.  The keyboard itself has difficulty working, but the doubleshots are in great condition and I have an extra Moogle kit.  Proceeds will go towards next Chicago meet!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 18 August 2012, 20:15:04
AWESOME!!! super jelly! too many things to make cohesive comments, BUT where'd the beta makeymakey come from?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 18 August 2012, 20:18:14
Quote from: mkawa on Sat, 18 August 2012, 20:15:04
AWESOME!!! super jelly! too many things to make cohesive comments, BUT where'd the beta makeymakey come from?

Trent brought that =)  We had a live band going....of chimes, cowbells and all sorts of other sounds....
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: tipo33 on Sat, 18 August 2012, 21:12:46
Quote from: dante on Sat, 18 August 2012, 19:54:36
+ Everyone was great and nice to place faces.  By the way, now that we are out of there - I feel more comfortable saying this: Ski's girl is HOT!  (You are lucky dude...)

+ Loved the Apple Extended 1 & 2 boards - can't wait for the Matias new switch!

Lol,  thanks.
My AEK 1 & 2 are my favourite boards, after my Model M's ofcourse :D
+1 for Dan bringing food, it was exellent.  (I may have taken some home after everyone left....  may)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jwaz on Sat, 18 August 2012, 21:27:30
Did Dan show up ripped?    :cool:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 18 August 2012, 21:35:15
THE WORLD WILL NEVER KNOW

(http://amaninthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tootsie-pop-owl1.jpg)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sat, 18 August 2012, 21:35:36
Quote from: dante on Sat, 18 August 2012, 19:54:36
DanGWanG is the man!

+ The food was excellent - I didn't want to stop eating.  The stuffed buns were crack.

+ Everyone was great and nice to place faces.  By the way, now that we are out of there - I feel more comfortable saying this: Ski's girl is HOT!  (You are lucky dude...)

+ The KMAC is the boss.  Best stabilizer action EVER.  Unless I can get a fullsize Korean keyboard like this I'm probably done with Cherry.

+ People who think the 55g Topre is stiff are insane or have vaginas for fingers

+ Loved the Apple Extended 1 & 2 boards - can't wait for the Matias new switch!

+ Green Linear Alps (Zenith) are the $**T!
Indeed Ski's Girl is HOT. You should've told me that you liked the Green's so much, I had a bucket of them that I would've traded/sold.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sat, 18 August 2012, 21:41:01
Drat, I was kinda wanting to unload those. LOL! Oh well, perhaps the day will come when I can afford a Filco Zero to put them in...Ah, the dreams...
Title: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: fartq on Sat, 18 August 2012, 21:58:39
umm, the 356 series can be had in alps flavors
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:00:54
WHAT???????????????????????????? TAKE MY MONIES!!!!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:01:37
Yeah!  Take his thousands of dollars!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: tipo33 on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:04:22
I would buy a Korean custom with ALPS switches.
Title: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:06:19
Quote from: tipo33 on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:04:22
I would buy a Korean custom with ALPS switches.

Not if your gf has anything to say about it :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:07:48
Or get one of these...

http://imgur.com/a/fRrPU
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: tipo33 on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:08:05
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:06:19
Quote from: tipo33 on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:04:22
I would buy a Korean custom with ALPS switches.

Not if your gf has anything to say about it :)
She doesn't have to know.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:09:50
LO
Quote from: tipo33 on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:08:05
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:06:19
Quote from: tipo33 on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:04:22
I would buy a Korean custom with ALPS switches.

Not if your gf has anything to say about it :)
She doesn't have to know.
LOL! we should move to Dan's subforum to post all this stuff. I hate having to sift through the pages. :P
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:10:37
no, the 356 cannot be had in alps flavor. kawa doesnt know what he's talking about.

there is one board that was a hybrid mx/alps board. pk3 i think it was called.


ALSO IT WAS NICE TO MEET YOU GUYS!
Title: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: fartq on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:11:19
whaaaaaaa i thought yg had one?!?!
Title: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: fartq on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:12:25
also i have a trustworthy contact in japan, but you have to find the product that you want imported
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: tipo33 on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:12:33
Quote from: demik on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:10:37
no, the 356 cannot be had in alps flavor. kawa doesnt know what he's talking about.

there is one board that was a hybrid mx/alps board. pk3 i think it was called.
Awwwwww.....  I got all exited :(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: AKIMbO on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:17:07
I like how most of the keyboards on that pool table are of the vintage persuasion. 
Title: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: fartq on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:17:32
well it's basically impossible to find any of those boards on the used market, so there's not much to be excited about until we get the datasheets for the new matias parts :D
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:18:26
Can too! BAM! (http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=19041) Look in his signature!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:21:16
Quote from: AKIMbO on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:17:07
I like how most of the keyboards on that pool table are of the vintage persuasion. 

Chicago loves the vintage I guess lol
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: demik on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:25:39
Quote from: SmallFry on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:18:26
Can too! BAM! (http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=19041) Look in his signature!

that is wrong IIRC. 356 is only cherry flavor.

I've been corrected, there were 2 ever made.

Would make sense Dr. Choi would own one lol.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Sat, 18 August 2012, 23:26:41
Quote from: DanGWanG on Sat, 18 August 2012, 20:18:14
Quote from: mkawa on Sat, 18 August 2012, 20:15:04
AWESOME!!! super jelly! too many things to make cohesive comments, BUT where'd the beta makeymakey come from?

Trent brought that =)  We had a live band going....of chimes, cowbells and all sorts of other sounds....

Hehe yeah.  I paid for one in May, and luckily it came in the mail this morning, brought it cause its keyboard related.


Quote from: AKIMbO on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:17:07
I like how most of the keyboards on that pool table are of the vintage persuasion. 

I brought like 10 keyboards, only one of the wasn't vintage  (KBT Race) haha

Quote from: tipo33 on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:08:05
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:06:19
Quote from: tipo33 on Sat, 18 August 2012, 22:04:22
I would buy a Korean custom with ALPS switches.

Not if your gf has anything to say about it :)
She doesn't have to know.

Yeah, its not like you paid $27 for the Adesso I ordered for you on eBay and then picked up $30 worth of boxes at ma haus right after the meeting :D  --  I've gotta say tho, it was a pretty modern transaction since I got to finally use my Square reader for something haha.

EDIT: And since I had my massive haul of fujitsu peerless when I bought the four pallets of keyboards (see deskthority for my thread) I brought one to give away to whoever wanted it/had the most modest keyboard collection.  I gave it to SmallFry and now he has another to his collection.  Hopefully he will enjoy it since I have about 14 others just sitting my garage rotting, not too many people seem to like the peerless switch I've tried to sell a couple and they haven't panned out as well as I have thought.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 19 August 2012, 00:38:11
I really like that Peerless, very smooth. Were those AT you said Trent? Also, got my Leopold working. :) Bad solder connection from Leopold, I think.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Sun, 19 August 2012, 00:47:19
Quote from: SmallFry on Sun, 19 August 2012, 00:38:11
I really like that Peerless, very smooth. Were those AT you said Trent? Also, got my Leopold working. :) Bad solder connection from Leopold, I think.

You sir are the only person I have ever found to enjoy the peerless switch aside from a non-keyboard friend of mine haha.  Since I have so many boards I also have LOADS of spare parts and keycaps for those.  Been meaning to post something in the classifieds about selling scrap parts for em in case anyone finds one in poor shape.  And yeah they are AT so just throw a PS/2 converter on them and you are good to go.  It should be working all fine and dandy, if it isn't then I have loads of spares in the garage to swap with (some are the fancy peerless too like the Panasonic Business Partner and Epson keyboards).
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 21 August 2012, 10:10:59
btw guys, if you really enjoyed the food (or not) and you have a Yelp account, it would be greatly appreciated if you could post your rating and review here:  http://www.yelp.com/biz/moon-palace-restaurant-chicago

/shamelessplug off =)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: njvz on Tue, 28 August 2012, 00:43:49
AHHHHH I CAN'T BELIEVE I MISSED THIS
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Tue, 28 August 2012, 02:40:33
Quote from: njvz on Tue, 28 August 2012, 00:43:49
AHHHHH I CAN'T BELIEVE I MISSED THIS
sadly i missed it as well due to work...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 28 August 2012, 12:01:25
Trent, i3oiler and I have thought about making this event more often than anually.  We may have a winter meetup, or early Spring in 2013.  Or...even earlier if people really want lol
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Wed, 29 August 2012, 03:15:40
Quote from: DanGWanG on Tue, 28 August 2012, 12:01:25
Trent, i3oiler and I have thought about making this event more often than anually.  We may have a winter meetup, or early Spring in 2013.  Or...even earlier if people really want lol
whoot earlier plz. i can drive down, might give me a reason to stop at mitsuwa again too
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: tipo33 on Wed, 29 August 2012, 08:48:31
Quote from: TheProfosist on Wed, 29 August 2012, 03:15:40
Quote from: DanGWanG on Tue, 28 August 2012, 12:01:25
Trent, i3oiler and I have thought about making this event more often than anually.  We may have a winter meetup, or early Spring in 2013.  Or...even earlier if people really want lol
whoot earlier plz. i can drive down, might give me a reason to stop at mitsuwa again too
Absolutely,  I'm game for another meetup whenever.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 29 August 2012, 13:00:12
We should do a Madison meet up ever other time :D
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 29 August 2012, 16:07:00
LOL! I'm game again. Let me know when and where.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 29 August 2012, 23:05:04
If we do one in Madison I may be Abe to drive myself. Chicago driving was not going to fly for my dad. Heh. Either way we should plan for January or so, so thay we can spend all our Christmas cash. ;)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Wed, 29 August 2012, 23:08:43
Quote from: SmallFry on Wed, 29 August 2012, 23:05:04
If we do one in Madison I may be Abe to drive myself. Chicago driving was not going to fly for my dad. Heh. Either way we should plan for January or so, so thay we can spend all our Christmas cash. ;)


You have no idea how funny that is and actually puts things in perspective. Give yourself another 15 years and you will realize that the money flows the other direction around Christmas, that being OUT of your pocket. AHHHH, wouldn't it be great to be 18 (or so) again.
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Wed, 29 August 2012, 23:21:39
Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 29 August 2012, 13:00:12
We should do a Madison meet up ever other time :D
i know people there for school so might not be as bad.
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Wed, 29 August 2012, 23:25:45
Quote from: jcrouse on Wed, 29 August 2012, 23:08:43
Quote from: SmallFry on Wed, 29 August 2012, 23:05:04
If we do one in Madison I may be Abe to drive myself. Chicago driving was not going to fly for my dad. Heh. Either way we should plan for January or so, so thay we can spend all our Christmas cash. ;)


You have no idea how funny that is and actually puts things in perspective. Give yourself another 15 years and you will realize that the money flows the other direction around Christmas, that being OUT of your pocket. AHHHH, wouldn't it be great to be 18 (or so) again.
agreed
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: inlikeflynn on Thu, 30 August 2012, 12:40:18
Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 29 August 2012, 13:00:12
We should do a Madison meet up ever other time :D

Make it the Midwest GH meet in Madison! Its still a bit of a drive from MN (~5hrs), but that probably is a close as it gets to the middle between MN/IL/IA and still be in a bigger city.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Sun, 09 September 2012, 11:30:21
Another meet up would be great!  It'd have to be on a weekend tho, and hopefully *crossing my fingers* I won't be out of town during the weekend that we host it.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 17 September 2012, 23:01:47
When is this meeting going to take place? I say sometime in January. What do you guys think?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 27 September 2012, 00:30:21
Im up for it though now i have to work around college and work so weekends only really work for me.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 27 September 2012, 00:34:24
Now works but it's kinda close to the Chicago meeting. Maybe sometime after January?
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 27 September 2012, 00:39:32
Quote from: The_Beast on Thu, 27 September 2012, 00:34:24
Now works but it's kinda close to the Chicago meeting. Maybe sometime after January?
we set a date for the next chicago meeting?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 27 September 2012, 00:40:40
Quote from: TheProfosist on Thu, 27 September 2012, 00:39:32
Quote from: The_Beast on Thu, 27 September 2012, 00:34:24
Now works but it's kinda close to the Chicago meeting. Maybe sometime after January?
we set a date for the next chicago meeting?

No the one that just went down, I don't think there is a plan for a 2nd one yet
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 27 September 2012, 00:41:55
O um and november isnt a good month hard to pry people away from the 10 or so big hit titles that are released every year ;)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 27 September 2012, 10:09:21
I have an HHKB Pro JP you can test
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 27 September 2012, 11:09:01
Quote from: dante on Thu, 27 September 2012, 10:03:01
A bit OT but is their anyone in the Chicagoland/Wisconsin area that can let me test drive their HHKB for 10-15 minutes?

I think my future is in cupped rubber.
i have a hhkb and 45g 87UB you can test.
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 27 September 2012, 11:09:21
Quote from: DanGWanG on Thu, 27 September 2012, 10:09:21
I have an HHKB Pro JP you can test
i wouldnt mind testing that.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: MissileMike on Wed, 03 October 2012, 08:00:00
Count me in for meetup #2...  I wish I had known about this, but I was purposefully staying away from gh for productivity reasons :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Sun, 07 October 2012, 02:42:24
I think something could be arranged say the weekend of November 3rd?  What does everyone think.  A couple weeks more?  The next meeting we'd go to I'd only bring one or two boards due to my collection shrinking (well hoping that it'l shrink).

Maybe the weekend after?  I think the place we were at was great, a bit far away for my tastes.  Maybe trying it at emporium would be an interesting idea, if they'd be down for it.  I know that if we wait a while, the ignite gaming lounge is actually moving to a new location that is 3x the size of their current location.  I spoke with them and this means that they'll be able to host a variety of events now.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 08 October 2012, 13:06:58
Looks like another beercade opening:

http://hqbeercade.com/
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 08 October 2012, 15:19:43
i3oiler: I don't want to get booted out for not being over 21... -_-
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 08 October 2012, 15:21:43
Quote from: SmallFry on Mon, 08 October 2012, 15:19:43
i3oiler: Would I be able to come to that one? I don't want to get booted out for not being over 21... -_-

I doubt it...Prob not the best venue either, just thought it was cool this concept of beercades is catching on.

I liked the pool hall for being laid back, quiet and having plenty of space to nerd out. 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: mistakemistake on Mon, 08 October 2012, 15:26:24
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Mon, 08 October 2012, 13:06:58
Looks like another beercade opening:

http://hqbeercade.com/

I am in for this!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 08 October 2012, 15:27:23
Quote from: mistakemistake on Mon, 08 October 2012, 15:26:24
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Mon, 08 October 2012, 13:06:58
Looks like another beercade opening:

http://hqbeercade.com/

I am in for this!

Are you located in Chicago MiM?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 08 October 2012, 15:27:46
I liked it too. I really would love to come to another meetup, so I vote that the beercades are out. I'll come to anything, even BYOB if you guys want. I just don't want to get kicked out for being younger...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: mistakemistake on Mon, 08 October 2012, 15:27:52
West Lafayette, IN
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 08 October 2012, 15:28:43
I was there on Sat watching my i3oilermakers blow it.  I got some sweet Purdue gear as a consolation prize.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: mistakemistake on Mon, 08 October 2012, 15:29:46
Yeah, it was pretty disappointing. :(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 08 October 2012, 15:31:39
Oh Mad Mushroom...


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Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Mon, 08 October 2012, 19:44:04
I'm probably in again.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 08 October 2012, 19:49:14
WHOO! More the merrier!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: JC_III on Mon, 08 October 2012, 19:50:48
Quote from: DanGWanG on Tue, 28 August 2012, 12:01:25
Trent, i3oiler and I have thought about making this event more often than anually.  We may have a winter meetup, or early Spring in 2013.  Or...even earlier if people really want lol

Have it in the Spring. I'll be back early March from deployment.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 08 October 2012, 19:52:27
Well, firstly, thank you! And secondly, I agree with the spring time. :) I don't want a November one since I haven't gotten anything cool since the last one!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 08 October 2012, 20:26:05
woah sweet avatar smallfry!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 08 October 2012, 20:30:35
Thanks! Moonprismpwr just finished tonight! I had her draw that hat that I had at the meetup on a little me. :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Mon, 08 October 2012, 21:29:36
Im of course in the question is where and when...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: JC_III on Tue, 09 October 2012, 12:18:14
Well if you do it in the spring time that way people can plan ahead of time and it wouldn't be so cold. We could probably have it at someone's house or somewhere we can rent like a hall or a nice big room. People would have to pitch in some $ not much though maybe $5-$10. Or someone posted that gaming room in Brookfield. As for food maybe a pot luck?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 09 October 2012, 12:48:32
As long as I'm not coordinating the next one, I'm down =)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: mistakemistake on Tue, 09 October 2012, 13:01:36
How about http://www.chicagoracefactory.com/home.html
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Tue, 09 October 2012, 16:34:58
I started a thread for the next one since I figured I could organize it. I have yet to see interest in that thread. Also, Dan, may you bring those dumpling/meat things no matter? I'd love to get an order of those again!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 09 October 2012, 16:39:11
Quote from: SmallFry on Tue, 09 October 2012, 16:34:58
I started a thread for the next one since I figured I could organize it. I have yet to see interest in that thread. Also, Dan, may you bring those dumpling/meat things no matter? I'd love to get an order of those again!

Link to thread?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Tue, 09 October 2012, 16:41:53
Uhhh...check the off topic forum. I'm on my mobile at the moment. Sorry Brad.

Edit: Here you go i3oiler. (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36166.0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 15 October 2012, 20:50:42
Kenosha would work, I have a lot of family near Kenosha
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Sun, 04 November 2012, 01:37:08
Lets get this thig going hofully before the new year?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: mistakemistake on Sun, 04 November 2012, 01:44:23
i agree!
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Sun, 04 November 2012, 01:50:52
Quote from: mistakemistake on Sun, 04 November 2012, 01:44:23
i agree!
who wouldnt? I say the more meets the better!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: tipo33 on Sat, 24 November 2012, 14:55:02
Quote from: JC_III on Mon, 08 October 2012, 19:50:48
Quote from: DanGWanG on Tue, 28 August 2012, 12:01:25
Trent, i3oiler and I have thought about making this event more often than anually.  We may have a winter meetup, or early Spring in 2013.  Or...even earlier if people really want lol

Have it in the Spring. I'll be back early March from deployment.
May I ask what branch you are in and where you are deployed to ?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: vivalarevolución on Mon, 03 December 2012, 16:12:51
Is this thing going to happen? And will it merge with the Midwest meet up that was discussed in a separate thread?

Also, I'm in Indianapolis but I'll clear my calendar for a date if we get one.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Tue, 04 December 2012, 07:24:49
yea lets get this going!
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Tue, 04 December 2012, 09:59:12
Quote from: dante on Tue, 04 December 2012, 08:11:35
I asked Deck if somehow we could host it at their HQ / or just get a group tour and they said no.

I'm not being bitter but I get the feeling the current Legend line only exists to boost their MOQ component orders for TG3 products.
Cherry is also in the Kenosha area (not the keyboard distribution center, to my knowledge) but they may host us. :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 20 December 2012, 09:06:36
Quote from: prdlm2009 on Mon, 03 December 2012, 16:12:51
Is this thing going to happen? And will it merge with the Midwest meet up that was discussed in a separate thread?

Also, I'm in Indianapolis but I'll clear my calendar for a date if we get one.

Agreed, is this happening? I think this would be pretty cool. Are we still thinking about Chicago?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 21 December 2012, 04:47:08
we shouldnt wait longer i say right after the holidays!!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Fri, 21 December 2012, 09:22:06
No one is taking any big leads to try and plan this out.

But for starters, can someone try and contact Cherry and see if they will host us? =)
Title: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: tsangan on Fri, 21 December 2012, 09:46:16
If Dan wants to host me at his place I'll come down :rofl:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Fri, 21 December 2012, 10:05:58
Quote from: tsangan on Fri, 21 December 2012, 09:46:16
If Dan wants to host me at his place I'll come down :rofl:

My couch welcomes you
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: Trent on Sat, 22 December 2012, 14:01:47
The Ignite Network gaming lounge just moved to a new location and has tripled in size.  I've spoken with the owners and they'd gladly be able to accommodate us for a meeting.

Don't have any pictures, but the place is HUGE now.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 27 December 2012, 23:02:37
Did you call up Deck, Dante?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Fri, 28 December 2012, 00:19:05
Quote from: dante on Thu, 27 December 2012, 23:53:00
Quote from: SmallFry on Thu, 27 December 2012, 23:02:37
Did you call up Deck, Dante?

I called Deck months ago.  They not only won't host us they are not fond of people taking photos of the place if you stop in to try boards at normal business hours.

Maybe if you were a TG3 customer buying backlit keyboards for hundreds of squad cars they would be more positive; they are none too interested in collectors/enthusiasts.
What poo poo heads... :(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 28 December 2012, 01:26:57
Quote from: SmallFry on Fri, 28 December 2012, 00:19:05
Quote from: dante on Thu, 27 December 2012, 23:53:00
Quote from: SmallFry on Thu, 27 December 2012, 23:02:37
Did you call up Deck, Dante?

I called Deck months ago.  They not only won't host us they are not fond of people taking photos of the place if you stop in to try boards at normal business hours.

Maybe if you were a TG3 customer buying backlit keyboards for hundreds of squad cars they would be more positive; they are none too interested in collectors/enthusiasts.
What poo poo heads... :(
ROFL
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 28 December 2012, 02:45:01
Lets get this rolling. I have a huge break right now and can come anytime (pretty much).
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 28 December 2012, 03:09:38
Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 28 December 2012, 02:45:01
Lets get this rolling. I have a huge break right now and can come anytime (pretty much).
same!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 28 December 2012, 16:58:26
Quote from: dante on Fri, 28 December 2012, 10:26:56
Just throwing this out there ...

What about Mechanical Keyboards / Tiger Imports in Tennessee?  A little further and Unicomp in Kentucky is also a possibility.

2013 whiskey and keyboard tour?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: mashby on Fri, 28 December 2012, 17:04:51
Quote from: dante on Fri, 28 December 2012, 10:26:56
Just throwing this out there ...

What about Mechanical Keyboards / Tiger Imports in Tennessee?  A little further and Unicomp in Kentucky is also a possibility.

Hells to the yeah! Being based in Nashville, I'm totally in for a tour like this.

Been to Tiger Imports, but those guys are great and would be big fun. Happy to coordinate too.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 28 December 2012, 21:38:38
Quote from: mashby on Fri, 28 December 2012, 17:04:51
Quote from: dante on Fri, 28 December 2012, 10:26:56
Just throwing this out there ...

What about Mechanical Keyboards / Tiger Imports in Tennessee?  A little further and Unicomp in Kentucky is also a possibility.

Hells to the yeah! Being based in Nashville, I'm totally in for a tour like this.

Been to Tiger Imports, but those guys are great and would be big fun. Happy to coordinate too.

Tennessee/Kentucky would work wayyyy better for me ^_^. This sounds awesome.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 29 December 2012, 05:37:28
Tennessee is way way too far for me
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: rknize on Sat, 29 December 2012, 22:04:03
Kentucky is not exactly "Chicagoland".  :)
Title: Re: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Mon, 31 December 2012, 05:41:20
Quote from: rknize on Sat, 29 December 2012, 22:04:03
Kentucky is not exactly "Chicagoland".  :)
i would have to agree with that.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: mashby on Mon, 31 December 2012, 08:45:50
Sorry if I participated in hijacking the thread. I guess I got too excited.   :-X
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Fri, 04 January 2013, 00:07:14
We need to get this moving, id do it but im not from the chicago area.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: mashby on Fri, 04 January 2013, 09:14:26
Quote from: mashby on Mon, 31 December 2012, 08:45:50
Sorry if I participated in hijacking the thread. I guess I got too excited.   :-X

I created a new thread for an interest check for a Mid-South (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38767.0) meet up in an attempt to undo my thread derailment.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: OrangeJewce on Fri, 11 January 2013, 08:34:47
Can we do Wisconsin? That's in the middle of us MN people and the IL people.

Cheers,
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 11 January 2013, 08:37:07
I've suggested Madison or something outside mad-town
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: snoopy on Fri, 11 January 2013, 08:37:50
damn, I live in the wrong country. :(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: OrangeJewce on Fri, 11 January 2013, 08:53:46
Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 11 January 2013, 08:37:07
I've suggested Madison or something outside mad-town

I'd be down for that, only a four hour drive.

Cheers,
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 12 January 2013, 20:36:37
im cool with wisconsin someone just need to set something up
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: OrangeJewce on Wed, 16 January 2013, 15:58:32
Quote from: TheProfosist on Sat, 12 January 2013, 20:36:37
im cool with wisconsin someone just need to set something up

If anyone is between Eau Claire and wherever I can maybe carpool you. We definitely need to pick a spot though.

Cheers,
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: inlikeflynn on Wed, 16 January 2013, 16:10:39
I would also try to attend if its in Madison
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Wed, 16 January 2013, 16:11:22
Quote from: TheProfosist on Sat, 12 January 2013, 20:36:37
im cool with wisconsin someone just need to set something up

Set it up Prof =)  You been hoping someone to do that, you just gotta be that guy!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: jcrouse on Wed, 16 January 2013, 16:31:11
I will be there also, sounds great.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 16 January 2013, 17:28:12
Yeah! Go Prof!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 16 January 2013, 20:06:48
Madison is too far for me =( 

7 hours driving is a bit much.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: TheProfosist on Wed, 16 January 2013, 21:17:33
im at least an hour away from any big city
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: The_Beast on Wed, 16 January 2013, 22:22:09
If someone is between Platteville and Madison or Wausau and Madison (depends on when this is), I'd be willing to car pool.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: tipo33 on Thu, 17 January 2013, 12:33:13
I'd be down for Wisconsin.  Can't wait!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 17 January 2013, 13:31:14
What are you waiting for though?  Doesn't seem like anyone wants to plan it =)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: vivalarevolución on Thu, 17 January 2013, 13:32:20
Wisconsin is a bit far for me, but I might be passing through on the weekend of March 8.

If it's in Chicagoland, I could easily attend on any weekend.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: OrangeJewce on Thu, 17 January 2013, 15:13:24
Quote from: DanGWanG on Thu, 17 January 2013, 13:31:14
What are you waiting for though?  Doesn't seem like anyone wants to plan it =)

Is someone in Madtown or close enough by that they could scope out a venue?

Cheers,
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 17 January 2013, 15:15:08
Quote from: DanGWanG on Thu, 17 January 2013, 13:31:14
What are you waiting for though?  Doesn't seem like anyone wants to plan it =)
Maybe I can plan it during my spring break. I am a bit cramped with finals at the moment. I want to do so much on GH, yet my parents put the ka-bosh on it all when I ask since it's a "big project". Ugh.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Meetup
Post by: OrangeJewce on Thu, 17 January 2013, 15:23:12
Quote from: SmallFry on Thu, 17 January 2013, 15:15:08
Quote from: DanGWanG on Thu, 17 January 2013, 13:31:14
What are you waiting for though?  Doesn't seem like anyone wants to plan it =)
Maybe I can plan it during my spring break. I am a bit cramped with finals at the moment. I want to do so much on GH, yet my parents put the ka-bosh on it all when I ask since it's a "big project". Ugh.

The meet isn't too big, I think we just need someone to scope out a venue and then poll a date (and collect any fees associated with renting the venue).

Cheers,