Looks like it is about an 8 hr drive for me...maybe I can bum a ride from exitfire ;)
Looks like it is about an 8 hr drive for me...maybe I can bum a ride from exitfire ;)
I'm only a 30 minute drive from you now, so as long as I can get the time off work, that can be arranged!
#roadtripwithHoff
In previous conversations, I thought I heard something about a bonfire. Why isn't this in the OP? :(
I'm in! I'll figure out the timing and all that later. :P#roadtripwithHoff
:cool:
Also, if anyone is going and wants me to bring specific boards, let me know. :thumb:
In previous conversations, I thought I heard something about a bonfire. Why isn't this in the OP? :(
In previous conversations, I thought I heard something about a bonfire. Why isn't this in the OP? :(
Forgot to mention that. Here is a pic of the pile.
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I might be able to make it, it's only a 4hr drive for me coming from Omaha. I'd probably drive up early on the 19th and probably head back that same night. But I'd have to see how it works out. Definitly intersted though
I will try to be in attendance. Viva / Hoff / Quinn / CPT if it makes sense to carpool I live on the NNW side of Chicago. I will note that as of right now I can only get 2 cars of space available for parking unless I get off my rear and buy a spare road parking pass for my street. I will note that I'm almost completely out of PTO days so it'd either be leaving Friday or Saturday morning and returning Sunday evening. 4 hour drive almost a straight-shot down I-90 to US 20.
I will try to be in attendance. Viva / Hoff / Quinn / CPT if it makes sense to carpool I live on the NNW side of Chicago. I will note that as of right now I can only get 2 cars of space available for parking unless I get off my rear and buy a spare road parking pass for my street. I will note that I'm almost completely out of PTO days so it'd either be leaving Friday or Saturday morning and returning Sunday evening. 4 hour drive almost a straight-shot down I-90 to US 20.
I will try to be in attendance. Viva / Hoff / Quinn / CPT if it makes sense to carpool I live on the NNW side of Chicago. I will note that as of right now I can only get 2 cars of space available for parking unless I get off my rear and buy a spare road parking pass for my street. I will note that I'm almost completely out of PTO days so it'd either be leaving Friday or Saturday morning and returning Sunday evening. 4 hour drive almost a straight-shot down I-90 to US 20.
Sigh, about 6.5 hours from me. Probably not realistic for me. :(. A meetup though is one of my life goals and this is probably as close as one will ever be.
Sigh, about 6.5 hours from me. Probably not realistic for me. :(. A meetup though is one of my life goals and this is probably as close as one will ever be.
Sigh, about 6.5 hours from me. Probably not realistic for me. :(. A meetup though is one of my life goals and this is probably as close as one will ever be.
6.5 is totally worth it'll be 8-9 for me if I pick up Hoff. Just hop in the car, blast the Proclaimers, and pin it.
Sigh, about 6.5 hours from me. Probably not realistic for me. :(. A meetup though is one of my life goals and this is probably as close as one will ever be.
It's starting to look like I won't be able to come unless someone can give me a ride. :(
Anyone coming trough da UP?
That or take a six hour uber. O_oIt's starting to look like I won't be able to come unless someone can give me a ride. :(
Anyone coming trough da UP?
You can have USPS ship you there.
It's starting to look like I won't be able to come unless someone can give me a ride. :(
Anyone coming trough da UP?
Yay thanks! Getting to GB should be easy.It's starting to look like I won't be able to come unless someone can give me a ride. :(
Anyone coming trough da UP?
:'( If you can get south of Hwy 8 in WI, I can pick you up.
Iowa is considered midwest? Why does the midwest gotta be so huge?
Iowa is considered midwest? Why does the midwest gotta be so huge?
Cause it's the best. :cool:
Iowa is considered midwest? Why does the midwest gotta be so huge?
Cause it's the best. :cool:
Iowa's actually smack-dab in the middle of the midwest:Show Image(http://www.ilibrarian.net/flagmaps/us_states_map_regions_lg.jpg)
Here's how you determine the boundaries for the Midwest:
Go west until they start legalizing pot.
Go east until they start legalizing gay marriage.
Go south until they start legalizing segregation.
Go north until they start legalizing health care.
Iowa is considered midwest? Why does the midwest gotta be so huge?
Cause it's the best. :cool:
Iowa's actually smack-dab in the middle of the midwest:Show Image(http://www.ilibrarian.net/flagmaps/us_states_map_regions_lg.jpg)
Here's how you determine the boundaries for the Midwest:
Go west until they start legalizing pot.
Go east until they start legalizing gay marriage.
Go south until they start legalizing segregation.
Go north until they start legalizing health care.
I never liked this definition. I think the Dakotas et al should be Plains States, along with some of the more eastern "Western" states. Sorry plainsmen. :))
I never liked this definition. I think the Dakotas et al should be Plains States, along with some of the more eastern "Western" states. Sorry plainsmen. :))
This is probably a more accurate mapping, and I like how it recognizes that regions don't always follow state lines.Show Image(https://andrewshears.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/regions.png)
I have my car at school so I'll 100% be coming to this unless some prof decides to surprise the class with a test or something. If anyone is on the way from Houghton to Appleton to Waterloo and needs a ride I could probably pick them up.
I'll bring all of it to show you some options.I have my car at school so I'll 100% be coming to this unless some prof decides to surprise the class with a test or something. If anyone is on the way from Houghton to Appleton to Waterloo and needs a ride I could probably pick them up.
Sweet, are you bringing any of your vape stuff? I am be curious about the RDA stuff.
If my 5140 and it's carrying case arrive next week I'll bring them to show you all the goodness that is Brown Alps.
If my 5140 and it's carrying case arrive next week I'll bring them to show you all the goodness that is Brown Alps.
Nice, with any luck I could have a built up xtant
Here's a list of all the boards I could bring.
- IBM 4704 50-key
- IBM 4704 62-key ("Kishsaver")
- IBM 4704 107-key
- IBM Model F AT
- IBM Model M
- IBM Model M SSK
- IBM Model M 50-key
- Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition 55g
- HHKB
- Realforce 23UB
- Novatouch
- Leopold FC660C
- JD40, steel plate (MX Clears)
- Dolch PAC (CMYP Monster) (MX Blues)
- LZ-GH (MX Blues)
- Skeldon + Phantom (MX Blacks, to be swapped to MX Clears)
- Custom 65% Project
- WEY
- GON HHKB (to be assembled)
- Duck Lightsaver (to be assembled)
- Duck Viper (to be assembled)
- Apple Extended Keyboard II
- Apple M0110
I can also bring this keyset if desired. ^-^Show Image(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8725/16807004957_ee22f3a8a1_k.jpg)
Cherry G81-3000 SAT (https://flic.kr/p/rBbi2x) by HoffmanMyster (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99522542@N03/), on Flickr
What boards do people want me to bring?Here's a list of all the boards I could bring.
- IBM 4704 50-key
- IBM 4704 62-key ("Kishsaver")
- IBM 4704 107-key
- IBM Model F AT
- IBM Model M
- IBM Model M SSK
- IBM Model M 50-key
- Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition 55g
- HHKB
- Realforce 23UB
- Novatouch
- Leopold FC660C
- JD40, steel plate (MX Clears)
- Dolch PAC (CMYP Monster) (MX Blues)
- LZ-GH (MX Blues)
- Skeldon + Phantom (MX Blacks, to be swapped to MX Clears)
- Custom 65% Project
- WEY
- GON HHKB (to be assembled)
- Duck Lightsaver (to be assembled)
- Duck Viper (to be assembled)
- Apple Extended Keyboard II
- Apple M0110
I can also bring this keyset if desired. ^-^Show Image(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8725/16807004957_ee22f3a8a1_k.jpg)
Cherry G81-3000 SAT (https://flic.kr/p/rBbi2x) by HoffmanMyster (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99522542@N03/), on Flickr
How would you guys feel about going shooting if the weather is nice? We have a 9mm Glock and a .22LR Marlin semi auto rifle we can plink with.
**** now I have to find an excuse to come. I want to shoot things :(
Nah I've got a free weekend but I'm out of vacation days and funds for a plane ticket. Maybe next year...
Nah I've got a free weekend but I'm out of vacation days and funds for a plane ticket. Maybe next year...
Gotcha, not a problem. This might turn into a yearly meetup.
I was thinking, Hoff, how difficult would it be to get a meetup sub forum?
I was considering bringing out the .243, but I don't know the last time it was shot (reliability thoughts floating here) and the range maxes out at 100 yards. It is a local county (I think) park.
Hmm. Could probably nest it inside Off Topic.
Hmm. Could probably nest it inside Off Topic.
demik would kill you.
I'm no longer amused by demik and that makes me sad. :(Hmm. Could probably nest it inside Off Topic.
demik would kill you.
He already hates me. That ship sailed long ago. :(
So what time do you guys want to go shooting? My mom is going to watch the kids. But she has some shopping to do and just wants to know.
Any requests for food?
I was planning local pizza place for lunch, grilled philly cheesesteak sammichs for dinner, then my loaded scrambled eggs for breakfast.
If there are suggestions, I can tweak stuff.
Bwahahahaha
Bwahahahaha
TIL Melvang has a flamethrower.
Bwahahahaha
TIL Melvang has a flamethrower.
Joey Quinn approves.
*Some rounding requiredBwahahahaha
TIL Melvang has a flamethrower.
Joey Quinn approves.
Is he old enough to be holding that?
Or that?
*Some rounding requiredBwahahahaha
TIL Melvang has a flamethrower.
Joey Quinn approves.
Is he old enough to be holding that?
Or that?
For anyone interested, these were all the boards brought aside from Hoff's Novatouch.That laptop thingy has Alps switches, right?
(Attachment Link)
Yeah, Brown Alps. My favorite silent tactile switch.For anyone interested, these were all the boards brought aside from Hoff's Novatouch.That laptop thingy has Alps switches, right?
(Attachment Link)
Also, what did you think of the Noppoo?
Wow. Have you used Topre boards before? Because I have no frame of reference.Yeah, Brown Alps. My favorite silent tactile switch.For anyone interested, these were all the boards brought aside from Hoff's Novatouch.That laptop thingy has Alps switches, right?
(Attachment Link)
Also, what did you think of the Noppoo?
I didn't like it at all. It felt like a stock rubber dome to me.
I have a 55g HHKB that I adore. The 30g topre mimic lost all the tactility and just felt mushy. But I also don't like 45g because I think it loses tactility.Wow. Have you used Topre boards before? Because I have no frame of reference.Yeah, Brown Alps. My favorite silent tactile switch.For anyone interested, these were all the boards brought aside from Hoff's Novatouch.That laptop thingy has Alps switches, right?
(Attachment Link)
Also, what did you think of the Noppoo?
I didn't like it at all. It felt like a stock rubber dome to me.
Believe it or not that Noppoo is a 45g. It does feel awfully light, though.I have a 55g HHKB that I adore. The 30g topre mimic lost all the tactility and just felt mushy. But I also don't like 45g because I think it loses tactility.Wow. Have you used Topre boards before? Because I have no frame of reference.Yeah, Brown Alps. My favorite silent tactile switch.For anyone interested, these were all the boards brought aside from Hoff's Novatouch.That laptop thingy has Alps switches, right?
(Attachment Link)
Also, what did you think of the Noppoo?
I didn't like it at all. It felt like a stock rubber dome to me.
Huh, I thought Hoff said it was 30.Believe it or not that Noppoo is a 45g. It does feel awfully light, though.I have a 55g HHKB that I adore. The 30g topre mimic lost all the tactility and just felt mushy. But I also don't like 45g because I think it loses tactility.Wow. Have you used Topre boards before? Because I have no frame of reference.Yeah, Brown Alps. My favorite silent tactile switch.For anyone interested, these were all the boards brought aside from Hoff's Novatouch.That laptop thingy has Alps switches, right?
(Attachment Link)
Also, what did you think of the Noppoo?
I didn't like it at all. It felt like a stock rubber dome to me.
What about smoothness? Was it comparable in that regard?
It was offered in 35g and 45g. He may have read a review or product description for the 35g and gotten confused.Huh, I thought Hoff said it was 30.Believe it or not that Noppoo is a 45g. It does feel awfully light, though.I have a 55g HHKB that I adore. The 30g topre mimic lost all the tactility and just felt mushy. But I also don't like 45g because I think it loses tactility.Wow. Have you used Topre boards before? Because I have no frame of reference.Yeah, Brown Alps. My favorite silent tactile switch.For anyone interested, these were all the boards brought aside from Hoff's Novatouch.That laptop thingy has Alps switches, right?
(Attachment Link)
Also, what did you think of the Noppoo?
I didn't like it at all. It felt like a stock rubber dome to me.
What about smoothness? Was it comparable in that regard?
It was less smooth than my HHKB but mine is lubed a bit.
You thinking of buying one?It was offered in 35g and 45g. He may have read a review or product description for the 35g and gotten confused.Huh, I thought Hoff said it was 30.Believe it or not that Noppoo is a 45g. It does feel awfully light, though.I have a 55g HHKB that I adore. The 30g topre mimic lost all the tactility and just felt mushy. But I also don't like 45g because I think it loses tactility.Wow. Have you used Topre boards before? Because I have no frame of reference.Yeah, Brown Alps. My favorite silent tactile switch.For anyone interested, these were all the boards brought aside from Hoff's Novatouch.That laptop thingy has Alps switches, right?
(Attachment Link)
Also, what did you think of the Noppoo?
I didn't like it at all. It felt like a stock rubber dome to me.
What about smoothness? Was it comparable in that regard?
It was less smooth than my HHKB but mine is lubed a bit.
That one is mine, on loan to Hoff. Sorry, I thought you knew.You thinking of buying one?It was offered in 35g and 45g. He may have read a review or product description for the 35g and gotten confused.Huh, I thought Hoff said it was 30.Believe it or not that Noppoo is a 45g. It does feel awfully light, though.I have a 55g HHKB that I adore. The 30g topre mimic lost all the tactility and just felt mushy. But I also don't like 45g because I think it loses tactility.Wow. Have you used Topre boards before? Because I have no frame of reference.Yeah, Brown Alps. My favorite silent tactile switch.For anyone interested, these were all the boards brought aside from Hoff's Novatouch.That laptop thingy has Alps switches, right?
(Attachment Link)
Also, what did you think of the Noppoo?
I didn't like it at all. It felt like a stock rubber dome to me.
What about smoothness? Was it comparable in that regard?
It was less smooth than my HHKB but mine is lubed a bit.
Haha, I didn't.That one is mine, on loan to Hoff. Sorry, I thought you knew.You thinking of buying one?It was offered in 35g and 45g. He may have read a review or product description for the 35g and gotten confused.Huh, I thought Hoff said it was 30.Believe it or not that Noppoo is a 45g. It does feel awfully light, though.I have a 55g HHKB that I adore. The 30g topre mimic lost all the tactility and just felt mushy. But I also don't like 45g because I think it loses tactility.Wow. Have you used Topre boards before? Because I have no frame of reference.Yeah, Brown Alps. My favorite silent tactile switch.For anyone interested, these were all the boards brought aside from Hoff's Novatouch.That laptop thingy has Alps switches, right?
(Attachment Link)
Also, what did you think of the Noppoo?
I didn't like it at all. It felt like a stock rubber dome to me.
What about smoothness? Was it comparable in that regard?
It was less smooth than my HHKB but mine is lubed a bit.
Yeah I just didn't bother to take them off before sending it.Haha, I didn't.That one is mine, on loan to Hoff. Sorry, I thought you knew.You thinking of buying one?It was offered in 35g and 45g. He may have read a review or product description for the 35g and gotten confused.Huh, I thought Hoff said it was 30.Believe it or not that Noppoo is a 45g. It does feel awfully light, though.I have a 55g HHKB that I adore. The 30g topre mimic lost all the tactility and just felt mushy. But I also don't like 45g because I think it loses tactility.Wow. Have you used Topre boards before? Because I have no frame of reference.Yeah, Brown Alps. My favorite silent tactile switch.For anyone interested, these were all the boards brought aside from Hoff's Novatouch.That laptop thingy has Alps switches, right?
(Attachment Link)
Also, what did you think of the Noppoo?
I didn't like it at all. It felt like a stock rubber dome to me.
What about smoothness? Was it comparable in that regard?
It was less smooth than my HHKB but mine is lubed a bit.
Makes sense now. Is the TA set also yours?
Ah, how are the switches mounted? I like RF plate mounted topre less than the HHKB case mount.Yeah I just didn't bother to take them off before sending it.Haha, I didn't.That one is mine, on loan to Hoff. Sorry, I thought you knew.You thinking of buying one?It was offered in 35g and 45g. He may have read a review or product description for the 35g and gotten confused.Huh, I thought Hoff said it was 30.Believe it or not that Noppoo is a 45g. It does feel awfully light, though.I have a 55g HHKB that I adore. The 30g topre mimic lost all the tactility and just felt mushy. But I also don't like 45g because I think it loses tactility.Wow. Have you used Topre boards before? Because I have no frame of reference.Yeah, Brown Alps. My favorite silent tactile switch.For anyone interested, these were all the boards brought aside from Hoff's Novatouch.That laptop thingy has Alps switches, right?
(Attachment Link)
Also, what did you think of the Noppoo?
I didn't like it at all. It felt like a stock rubber dome to me.
What about smoothness? Was it comparable in that regard?
It was less smooth than my HHKB but mine is lubed a bit.
Makes sense now. Is the TA set also yours?
Hoff mentioned in a thread about wanting to try a Topre clone and I've been wanting some outside opinions on that one since I don't have a genuine Topre to compare to. So I lent it to him so he could bring it along and let others try it.
It's an aluminum plate. It's actually the same OEM as the RK. I think the Noppoo came out first.Ah, how are the switches mounted? I like RF plate mounted topre less than the HHKB case mount.Yeah I just didn't bother to take them off before sending it.Haha, I didn't.That one is mine, on loan to Hoff. Sorry, I thought you knew.You thinking of buying one?It was offered in 35g and 45g. He may have read a review or product description for the 35g and gotten confused.Huh, I thought Hoff said it was 30.Believe it or not that Noppoo is a 45g. It does feel awfully light, though.I have a 55g HHKB that I adore. The 30g topre mimic lost all the tactility and just felt mushy. But I also don't like 45g because I think it loses tactility.Wow. Have you used Topre boards before? Because I have no frame of reference.Yeah, Brown Alps. My favorite silent tactile switch.For anyone interested, these were all the boards brought aside from Hoff's Novatouch.That laptop thingy has Alps switches, right?
(Attachment Link)
Also, what did you think of the Noppoo?
I didn't like it at all. It felt like a stock rubber dome to me.
What about smoothness? Was it comparable in that regard?
It was less smooth than my HHKB but mine is lubed a bit.
Makes sense now. Is the TA set also yours?
Hoff mentioned in a thread about wanting to try a Topre clone and I've been wanting some outside opinions on that one since I don't have a genuine Topre to compare to. So I lent it to him so he could bring it along and let others try it.
Huh, I thought Hoff said it was 30.It was offered in 35g and 45g. He may have read a review or product description for the 35g and gotten confused.
It was less smooth than my HHKB but mine is lubed a bit.
Huh, I thought Hoff said it was 30.It was offered in 35g and 45g. He may have read a review or product description for the 35g and gotten confused.
It was less smooth than my HHKB but mine is lubed a bit.
I had actually assumed it was 45g until I read the box and it had a check mark next to 35g so I then thought it was 35. But I guess I was wrong. :D Sorry for the confusion, all.
It does definitely feel lighter than the Novatouch though, which is interesting...
I thought that due to the lower weight, it felt more scratchy and less refined; it also lost some of the tactility that the higher weighted topre switches have, which I was not a fan of. Overall though, it wasn't terrible, but I do love 55g a whole lot more. :P
Regardless, I do really appreciate the opportunity to test and share the board, njbair, so thank you for that. :thumb:
Huh, I thought Hoff said it was 30.It was offered in 35g and 45g. He may have read a review or product description for the 35g and gotten confused.
It was less smooth than my HHKB but mine is lubed a bit.
I had actually assumed it was 45g until I read the box and it had a check mark next to 35g so I then thought it was 35. But I guess I was wrong. :D Sorry for the confusion, all.
It does definitely feel lighter than the Novatouch though, which is interesting...
I thought that due to the lower weight, it felt more scratchy and less refined; it also lost some of the tactility that the higher weighted topre switches have, which I was not a fan of. Overall though, it wasn't terrible, but I do love 55g a whole lot more. :P
Regardless, I do really appreciate the opportunity to test and share the board, njbair, so thank you for that. :thumb:
Is the box checked for 35g? I ordered a 45g but it's totally possible--likely, even--that Massdrop sent me the wrong thing. I always thought it felt lighter than 45g should, but without a frame of reference I assumed I was given what I had asked for.
Huh, I thought Hoff said it was 30.It was offered in 35g and 45g. He may have read a review or product description for the 35g and gotten confused.
It was less smooth than my HHKB but mine is lubed a bit.
I had actually assumed it was 45g until I read the box and it had a check mark next to 35g so I then thought it was 35. But I guess I was wrong. :D Sorry for the confusion, all.
It does definitely feel lighter than the Novatouch though, which is interesting...
I thought that due to the lower weight, it felt more scratchy and less refined; it also lost some of the tactility that the higher weighted topre switches have, which I was not a fan of. Overall though, it wasn't terrible, but I do love 55g a whole lot more. :P
Regardless, I do really appreciate the opportunity to test and share the board, njbair, so thank you for that. :thumb:
Is the box checked for 35g? I ordered a 45g but it's totally possible--likely, even--that Massdrop sent me the wrong thing. I always thought it felt lighter than 45g should, but without a frame of reference I assumed I was given what I had asked for.
Whoops, looks like I was wrong. It says it's 40g (35g is the other option). It definitely feels lighter than the Novatouch, and it's interesting that they went with 40g... Hmm. I think 45g is the sweet spot for light topre and 55g is ideal for heavier (and my preference). Curious choice to go with 40.