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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: jwaz on Fri, 24 August 2012, 12:29:42
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NEXT MEET UP TBA!
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reserved
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i'll come, i can bring:
ergo-clear poker
87u 45G "F'Realforce"
RACE w/ browns
g84 if requested
cherry g80 in 81 case if requested (it's not the most thoughtful mod :P)
aekII if requested but I dont have an ADB adapter at this time
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Depending on when this happens, I can bring various currently unassembled custom keyboards: KMAC, Mx Mini, The Cheat, and Phantom. I also have Topre and MX switch testers on hand, though they may be out on tour soon. I have a SIIG Minitouch with Monterey blues as well and a Kinesis.
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Ah yes-- forgot to mention, depending on how far out this is i may have some other goodies to bring.
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I would like some goodies.
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wasn't planning on those goodies DAN
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ohhhhh, ok gotcha.
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Paging Input Nirvana, your attendance is mandatory.
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I'll be there. I had fun at the Chicago meet!
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I might actually come out depending when you guys decide. But you will never 1 up Chicago's meet!
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When do you think you could make it out Dan?
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I don't know, don't plan around me lol Just saying if the stars align, I will be there
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If the dates and time work out I will be there.... if just to drool on Hashbaz's korean keyboards.. hahaha
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Hey-o, I'm in the area now! I'm in, but I don't have any of my keyboards with me, aside from a Model F.
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I would love to try a Model F.
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Hey-o, I'm in the area now! I'm in, but I don't have any of my keyboards with me, aside from a Model F.
Where on earth did you get that? ;D
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Haata's in San Jose for work now. I told him about the meetup, he might come :) He said he only has one keyboard with him but it is a rare one.
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YO!
You homie-dogs gonna bust out a meet-n-greet? Slick!
I didn't note that Demik went to Chi-town for some keyboard porn? He'd better show here then too....I'll need to read up and see what made the Chicago such a hit. Love to meet everyone!
It will be a rare moment I won't be able to do a keyboard party. But depending when, it might be a big problem bringing keyboards though...I don't know if I'll be able to bring anything other than the Alphagrip, RollerMouse, and a Kinesis I need to sell ($100). The split Kinesis is disassembled and packed. As y'all know, it's been a rough 6 months for this guy. But a lot of notice will be helpful.
FYI-
I'm moving/changing jobs again and I don't have a situation squared away....so I'm transitional at this point. Interested in a 30-90 day room rental situation if anyone knows of one. Place to sleep only, no guests, no kitchen, no stuff, no hassle/drama, have a full time job, and I have money. LOL PM if you have info.
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dammit, I want that kinesis, trade me something!
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Well I have a white Kinesis, without ($100 Essential) or with ($135 Classic) an extra programming chip. To this day I've never heard of anyone using 2 chips (Professional or Pro configuration). I'm kind of in a bad way for cash...maybe we can involve someone to get a 3-4 way trade going that can get us all what we need/want? I really don't need anything...especially since I sold my Datahand during the crisis a few months ago.
I still have an Alphagrip I need to sell and another Kinesis as well...sigh
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where in the bay are we talking here?
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San Francisco, California, USA
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Are we thinking SF for the meetup? Oakland may be a bit more centrally located but it has a bad rep. I would volunteer my house but it is too small to host more than a couple of people, and not enough table space.
Sounds like a bar is out but those of us of age can always go out for a few after nerding on keyboards. I'd rather not mix the two :)
Oakland does have a couple of hackerspaces that might work well, if we can get ahold of them to find out about renting some space. Free is always better though, so if anybody has enough space or knows of somewhere we could hang out at, let's hear it!
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Rent a space? Nooo way....we can do better than that. Freebie is the way to go. Unless you are thinking over a dozen peeps, then that could be a problem perhaps.
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Looks like 10 tops at the moment, perhaps we'll rally some more folks. I know there are more people than this :P
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That many people is not the problem, but the keyboards and all the shizz that goes along with "us" does require a sanctioned area for many obvious reasons. Depending on where, that may not be hard to do. I was going to volunteer WASD Keyboards and there is a restaurant across a parking lot from Weyman. But maybe I should call him first...that's a bold move...LOL
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haha, that could be really cool if we could hang out there for a sec. i forget they're so close sometimes.
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Yea, Weyman is great, knows a lot of stuff, has a kick'in setup. It's just a thought I had. Could buy some stuff there too. I mean really, how could you not? LOL
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HEY
we're not letting this die just because we're a bunch of forgetful cali stoners!
I'm setting a tentative date of next weekend (not this coming one). Place is still TBD but it's a tossup between Oakland and SF. Anybody got a spot to hang or should we start thinking about coffee shops and whatnot?
There's a cool coffee place DT Oakland called Awaken that we can snag snacks and drinks, and they have a bar that serves beer and wine for the less age-challenged of us. My friend works there, I might even be able to have him save the couch area for us to hang out in :)
WASD would be neat - maybe a road trip sometime, but honestly i really do NOT want to hang out in milpitas :P
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I say we stick to Oakland, especially since so few SF peeps are stepping up :cool:
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The Gold Club.
Bring lots of $1 dollar bills.
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Or better yet, Santa Cruz...I mean after all, it's a weekend, might as well have the beach as an opportunity, plus lots of girls!
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age-challenged
Lololololol this guy. My b.
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hey you bastards, if this happens around the first week of december i can probably make it. i'm heading up north to watch a niner game dec 9th (i think)
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I'm good with Dec. 9. I'm totally ready to go Dec. 9. That is a good time. Dec. 9 has a nice ring to it.
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That's a ways away but by then i should have even more goodies to bring. We could always do more than one... I am down to get together on a semi regular basis with other Bay Area heads as well.
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As long as we do a couple things:
In fact make it a couple times a year
Incorporate 'field trips' (like going to WASD)
Have some 'out of area members' show from a different GH 'chapter'
Meet in places that have females
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yeah, I would be down to do something in the next few weeks if you guys are cool with thot, then do a meet up with Demik and Dan in December?
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yeah, I would be down to do something in the next few weeks if you guys are cool with thot, then do a meet up with Demik and Dan in December?
Yeah, this sounds like a party. I'm not totally sure on Dec. 9th yet, but it's possible. I might have finals though. Not sure, too lazy to check.
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Hi guys,
I read through the thread and a bay area meet sounds great! Have you found a location to host it yet? I'm currently renting a house with two of my colleagues and we'd like to host the meet if thats cool.
Our house is in Menlo Park so its a little bit out of the SF and Oakland but its a nice location with plenty of parking and proximity to University Ave (restaurants, bars, etc).
As for dates, december 9th sounds good but its a bit far off. How about we host something between now and then? Does next weekend (22-23) work for everyone?
Three pizzas and a case of beer will be provided.
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It's been a minute since I stopped by the Rose and Crown so that works for me ;)
I can't really say no to a sponsor, especially one with pizza and beers.
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Thanks! Glad to help get this meet organized.
What do you guys think about the idea of doing this next weekend?
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December 9 is a no-go for me. :(
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sounds good to me.
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hash can you do the date proposed this month?
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The 23rd, no, but the 22nd -- maybe. I will check with Mrs Hashbaz. ;D
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Yeah 23rd is no good for me either, I work on Sundays. Saturday the 22nd works great for me.
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I'm down for Saturday, what say you Mr. Sponsor?
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The real question is, will there be trees?
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if you manage to make it out here you definitely won't have to worry about anything of the sort. we're talking oakland after all, hurrr hurrr.
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I'm down for Saturday, what say you Mr. Sponsor?
Saturday sounds good to me!
The real question is, will there be trees?
if you manage to make it out here you definitely won't have to worry about anything of the sort. we're talking oakland after all, hurrr hurrr.
Our landlord is pretty strict so ya'll are gunna need to keep the trees at home this time.
As for dates, the 22nd looks like it works for most people so lets stick with that for now.
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heh yeah i wasn't talking about that for next weekend :)
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I'm good to go for Saturday the 22nd.
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Alright, IN can you make it?
Shall we car pool to the peninsula? I can fit Hash, Quar, Sth and one more if need be.
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Perhaps, not sure...obviously have a lot going on and some instability. If it makes sense I'll see what I can do. I'd love to, you guys know that!
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Aw cmon, theres pizza and beer! and it's free!
Not to mention the boards and people. Speaking of boards, were doing a poll right now to decide which keyboard we decide to carry.
Check it out if you've got a minute, would love some feedback.
http://massdrop.com/poll/mechanical-keyboard
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i can see it now.
breaking news from the bay area: what was suppose to be a keyboard meet up (nerds) turns into rape, robbery and murder!
the story of how baudlydamage tricked everybody into an apartment only to rob them.
(im just mad i can't make it :()
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demik pls
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What time on Saturday works for everyone? I'm hoping to catch a screening of Princess Mononoke at the California Theatre in Berkeley that night, if anyone wants to come.
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I'll just leave this here... +1 for Chicago!
(http://i.imgur.com/tGUFf.jpg)
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demik pls
:p
Take many pictures!
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What time on Saturday works for everyone? I'm hoping to catch a screening of Princess Mononoke at the California Theatre in Berkeley that night, if anyone wants to come.
I'd be down to see that in theatres.
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oh yeah forgot to say -- can we get at least one plain cheese pizza for this? or a veggie option.
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so needy.
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you need me to barf on your keyboards?
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Mine are all still wrapped in plastic
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What time on Saturday works for everyone? I'm hoping to catch a screening of Princess Mononoke at the California Theatre in Berkeley that night, if anyone wants to come.
I'm up for that, mainly because I can walk home from there.
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What time on Saturday works for everyone? I'm hoping to catch a screening of Princess Mononoke at the California Theatre in Berkeley that night, if anyone wants to come.
Afternoonish? Try for 12 noon maybe?
Baudly, what say you?
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meet at noon, make it to menlo park by 1 at the latest probably?
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Does 1pm in Menlo Park work for everyone? I was thinking about that time and after seeing sth's post, it seems like that works for at least him anyway xD.
Gives enough time to get back to Berkeley in time for that movie aswell.
On a side note, our sale on WASD V1 boards just started. Check it out if interested in saving a little cash on those sets.
http://massdrop.com/wasd-custom-keyboard
Edited to add link
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We'll get complimentary V1's right?
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Cool. This is my free weekend (was planning on biking somewhere, but whatever :P).
What I can bring (all that I have with me in California):
- uTron :D
- Clicky Fujitsu Leaf Spring
- Very Rare IBM Capacitive Domes
- 1970's Honeywell Hall Effect
- Sony Keypad (Vintage White Alps, linear)
- Trackball with Cherry MX Whites
- Vintage Marquardt Switches (closest thing to an IBM Beam Spring that I have with me)
Also, if someone doesn't mind (and lives sorta close), a ride might be nice...(I can haul it if necessary though). I live in Japantown in San Jose.
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Our meet up just eclipsed the others, can't wait for this!
Can't wait to try uTron/CST/EVERYTHING
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HaaTa, don't think I've ever seen you post before! Can't wait to check out your awesome collection. ;D
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I used to post a lot in say, 2009/2010 and a bit in 2011. Now I'm mostly on IRC.
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(we don't speak of the "other" forum around here)
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U syk'g ghuke ghag ur fvfk ywpgh mfkguykukd...
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Alright boys and girls, looks like its time to firm up the details!
When: 1pm
Where: Menlo Park (I'll provide exact address to anyone who needs it via PM)
Who: Correct me if im wrong but I think we've got, JesuswasaZombie, sth, HaaTa, hasbaz, Quarzac, input nirvana, and a maybe from jpm804. Time to rally the troops!
What: ALL THE KEYBOARDS! (and the aforementioned food and beer)
Lets get rides organized, addresses sent to those who need, and any other logistic details sorted out.
I’m taking SmallFry’s post as a challenge, lets make it known that Chicago meets have got nothing on the SF Bay meets (also, giants over cubs every time).
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watch it with that giants mess, most of us are coming from the east bay :D
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Phillies wooooooooo!
...Yeah, I'm pretty much the only one out here.
Jwaz, can a cop a ride to this shindig?
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watch it with that giants mess, most of us are coming from the east bay :D
Is that where all the hookers be?
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i mean there are a few that hang out on the corner a couple of blocks away... but i thought you were smooth enough not to pay for sex, mr ladies man :P
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And who wants to go see Princes Mononoke afterwards? (7:00 in Berkeley)
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i mean there are a few that hang out on the corner a couple of blocks away... but i thought you were smooth enough not to pay for sex, mr ladies man :P
I don't pay for the simple fact I'm not wealthy anymore. I'm part of you 99%ers.
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Phillies wooooooooo!
...Yeah, I'm pretty much the only one out here.
Jwaz, can a cop a ride to this shindig?
I got you and Sth with room for one more!
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Hhmmm.....
Coming from Oakland, bunch of young punks, cruising to posh neighborhoods, not working...
Sounds like a gang to me. Prollly a terrorist cell. Loose knit, flexible, internet savvy communiques.
Menlo Park...LOCK YOUR DOORS!
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we are gangster terrorists.
or was that terrible gangsters?
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Terribad Gangsterrists. We run the e.Bay!
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I was in San Leandro yesterday...did a couple deals...so I know what's up, homies.
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only thing I could tell you about San Leandro is Drakes and Costco
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I'm managed to convince a friend to give me a ride to the meetup, in exchange that he can join the meetup too :D.
He's definitely very interested in keyboards (bought a buckling spring keyboard just this past week).
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Just saw shuttle on 747 do flyby of Monterey Bay Aquarium. Awesome.
Had I stayed home and watched from beach it would have been 2/10s of a mile away at the farthest. But I drove to a 'viewing spot' from the news...7/10s of a mile further away. Dang! If I had 10 minutes to notice I would have thought that through. But I got a video!
Great day!
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Gentlemen!
The meet is tomorrow (AWWWWW YEAAAAAAAAA), who else is driving? I'll message you the address as soon as I hear from you :D
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I will be driving Sth and Quarzac with room for one more
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I'm out this round guys :(
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boooooooooooooooo
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Is the meeting today? We want lots of pics! :)
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See Stalker Drama post
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boooooooooooooo
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The important thing is you guys set the standard with the idea this is not a one-time deal. Plus, we should prolly all meet eventually anyhow. The peeps I've met I have a lot of respect for and stay in touch with at varying levels.
Take pics and make a good presentation on GH. Maybe make a post or two while chomping pizza and farting.
YOU GUYS RULE!
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I would go if JWZ can pick us up (me, mkawa & demik). We're just off the 405 freeway. lol
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you should have planned a little trip!
i'd say we could meet in the middle next time but that means we'd have to be in san luis obispo or fresno or something :(
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THAT'S A GREAT IDEA!!!
Meet in San Luis Obispo! A couple local meets, then a REGIONAL!!! Damn! My vehicle carries 6 bodies.
I wish I could pull this off today. I'd really like to make it a big GH deal with a ton of great pics, and a few live posts, and a cool write up. I'd have member 'interviews' and have iMav make a separate sub forum. It would be official.
But I can't right now.
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IN IS OUT?????
CALL IT OFF
CALL IT ALL OFF
:(( :(( :((
you just ruined my day IN, and i can't even make it, because jwaz won't pick me up :(((((((
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It's not gonna work for me. I could barely make it, but unprepared, and just very short on 'me' right now.
Overall things are looking up for me, though. But the timing has always been poor for this meeting date.
But I'm TOTALLY good with banging out a major meeting, with a focus/goal, heavily documented with my own write up/pics style. Make a GH newsletter out of it.
Of course you babies will need to be ok with me using you as cannon-fodder targets. It's what I do. I do it well.
I'm excited to see what you boys do...post TODAY!
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WHAAAAT ARE YOU GUYS DOOOOOOINGGG???
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no pics of the bay area circle jerk?!?!?!
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That's 'cause they are being a bunch of jerk circles... or, uh, whatever those turds are up to...I bet it's no damn good. Of this I'm sure. You and me shoulda been there Demik.
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Fewer keyboards than the Chicago meetup but definitely more rare, interesting vintage stuff.
Two words: Hall effect.
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Pics when I get home in a couple hours.
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Nice!
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I would have had:
-Alphagrip
-Kinesis Contoured
-Kinesis Freestyle
-INPUT NIRVANAS KUSTOM KUT KINESIS KONTOURED
-the kitchen sink
I had to sell the Datahand last May to eat :(
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haata stole the show ;)
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Utron and his cool custom stuff?
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yeah, there was an IBM in particular that I am looking for now! very topre-ish.
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(http://i.imgur.com/lLvQ4.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/lLvQ4.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/9dkIx.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/9dkIx.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/zn7n5.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/zn7n5.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/Yzu4h.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/Yzu4h.jpg)
Hall effect keyboard. Strangely satisfying linear feel.
(http://i.imgur.com/TkkPX.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/TkkPX.jpg)
The awesomest, clickiest switch in existence. Came out of a typewriter.
(http://i.imgur.com/eJhOY.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/eJhOY.jpg)
sth's novelty pad
(http://i.imgur.com/h6EPd.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/h6EPd.jpg)
Mystery wiring in JWAZ's blue Monterey board. Best guess from haata: NKRO tenkey hack
(http://i.imgur.com/O1Uoa.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/O1Uoa.jpg)
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Hey! There's the TESTER you guys sent me!!! Look at HaaTas Utron! You had a bunch of Kinesis boards there!
There turn out looks GREAT!
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More than likely, next year, about this time, I'll have permanently moved to this area (at least longer than my usual 4 months...).
Which will mean I'll have my entire collection with me...
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-dHFci5ajY_k/T6Rkv6UiDVI/AAAAAAAAF2g/KcLt_WOqWJ0/s800/2012-04-29%252019.05.49.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5TYarPBHqDw/UDgt2FyMYpI/AAAAAAAAHtE/SQk8ntMsRro/s800/2012-08-16%252010.19.45.jpg)
Will need a truck ;D
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We'll just do the meet up in your storage unit.
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Got ya covered Haata!
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Man, I look good in that pic. Even though you can't see my face.
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Beauty transcends pics, doesn't it?
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**** Bricks. I was in China Town pissing around watching games and could have been tickling my fingers with all these switches!
:(
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Man, I look good in that pic. Even though you can't see my face.
that's your best feature!
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^Ouch.
Looks like a good turn out!
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So let's start brain storming for next time!
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RE-GION-AL
Nor+So= GH LOVE (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=San+Francisco,+CA&daddr=San+Luis+Obispo,+CA+to:Los+Angeles,+CA&hl=en&ll=35.929093,-120.036621&spn=4.28745,7.13562&sll=35.915747,-120.333252&sspn=6.973677,11.12915&geocode=FVJmQAIdKAe0-CkhAGkAbZqFgDH_rXbwZxNQSg%3BFUBfGgIdYOHO-Cknwmx7vubsgDFGD-_OwpACvA%3BFYqYBwIdm77z-CkT2ifcXcfCgDH0CEYlb98v4g&oq=San+l&mra=ls&t=m&z=8) <<< click it and lick it
I can be much more specific! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Luis_Obispo,_California)
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Just wanted to say that I'm fairly certain Chicago's meet was awesomer!!!
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Start looking over your shoulder, buddy.
You're a marked man.
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Just wanted to say that I'm fairly certain Chicago's meet was awesomer!!!
How many uTrons did you guys have again? :cool:
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Egg-ZACTLY!!!
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Just wanted to say that I'm fairly certain Chicago's meet was awesomer!!!
How many uTrons did you guys have again? :cool:
1 less than you guys =)
Oh yeah, did you guys order Chinese food from a mom and pops restaurant from one of your members?
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we got free pizza and beer
did i mention free beer?
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And so it begins.........
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muahaha, I'm just talking trash...
I'll be at the NYC meet though, let's see how that one goes (probably not as awesome as Chitown meetup)
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:O I missed this apparently, lol. I live in Walnut Creek
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neeb we'll be doing another one soon :)
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neeb we'll be doing another one soon :)
I would love to see some of the sick boards I know a lot of people on here have. I just have a filco, it's nice but not nearly as cool as most I see on here. I haven't had the chance (or money, lol) to get any fancy keycaps or anything like that
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neeb we'll be doing another one soon :)
I would love to see some of the sick boards I know a lot of people on here have. I just have a filco, it's nice but not nearly as cool as most I see on here. I haven't had the chance (or money, lol) to get any fancy keycaps or anything like that
Don't worry. I don't have anything out here!
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Crap, I missed it too. HaaTa could have let me know. I met him in person before.
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we'll have another soon i bet :)
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Aw, as soon as I move...
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Jwaz and I are having a secret meet up...