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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: PollandAkuma on Sat, 05 November 2016, 06:44:55
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Dear all,
We have finalised a date, time and place in London -
Date: Sunday 4th December
Time: 1pm - 4:30 PM
Venue: 90 Central Street, London EC1V 8AJ (St. Luke's Community Centre), in the dining room, which is the first room you see when you come in.
Four of us mods/orgainisers will be there, and will keep an eye on things, since the meetup will not be held in a private room, but in a space accessable by the public. Some vendors such as MechSupply/UKKeycaps, Pexon, Mechboards are coming. Some raffles and giveaways will happen ;)
Us mods mainly hang out at our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1028791307238170/), where you can request to join. I can answer you questions and hear your suggestions here if you prefer :) I manage the advertisement of this event, haha.
Thanks for the support, and I hope to hear from you soon!
And if you have trouble deciding what board to bring you can post here too :P
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Weeee!
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sooooooooo... What boards are everyone planning to bring?
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Not sure yet, but I'm open to suggestions :) .
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I'm going to bring a suitcase I think. I want to protect my Lightsaver as much as possible so it's going to stay in it's shipping box, then my LZ will be wrapped up and keycool in it's box too. Might bring my Ducky to sell if anyone is interested :P
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RIP checking train prices and since its only a month away its £100+ for every train for me, guess I will miss this one then .-.
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Really? That sucks man. I can't believe they are that expensive already, where are you getting the train from? I would say you could get a lift with me if I was driving down but I'm getting the train as well hah.
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Really? That sucks man. I can't believe they are that expensive already, where are you getting the train from? I would say you could get a lift with me if I was driving down but I'm getting the train as well hah.
I'd have to get to manchester then another one, I'll relook again but most of the ones with return ended up being £100 or more ._.
Actually just checked again even if I buy two singles its £90 .-. or 109 for a return dam a bit much, maybe next time we need to do this with a month or two notice to get cheaper tickets :(
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Really? That sucks man. I can't believe they are that expensive already, where are you getting the train from? I would say you could get a lift with me if I was driving down but I'm getting the train as well hah.
I'd have to get to manchester then another one, I'll relook again but most of the ones with return ended up being £100 or more ._.
Actually just checked again even if I buy two singles its £90 .-. or 109 for a return dam a bit much, maybe next time we need to do this with a month or two notice to get cheaper tickets :(
Will a coach work for you?
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MEGABUS. It will cost you like £10.
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Not sure yet, but I'm open to suggestions :) .
Chyros please bring your famous Acer KB101!
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Try also National Express coaches, you would ned accomodation though. Also we are allowed to bring only 1 kb? I mean i guess 2 battlestations may be a but much but not smaller boards?
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Not sure yet, but I'm open to suggestions :) .
Chyros please bring your famous Acer KB101!
Ooh yes, definitely bringing that one! :D
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Definitely going!
Board wise, not sure, I want to take X60/X65/X75 but the weight is a massive problem as I want to spend the whole day in London. Might make it a weekend thing so will find a hotel somewhere...
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Try also National Express coaches, you would ned accomodation though. Also we are allowed to bring only 1 kb? I mean i guess 2 battlestations may be a but much but not smaller boards?
No limits!... But bring the amount you can, haha.
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Sup guys, I am one of the others mods within the facebook group! Looking forward to seeing you there at the event!
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Quick update:
Event on FB with information: https://www.facebook.com/events/657177247786666/
Custom backlit keycap for this meetup can be bought here, you get them at the meetup: http://mechboards.co.uk/shop/keycaps/mkuk-2016-custom-backlit-keycap-group-buy/
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Oh yea !!
Bring on the European females..
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Quick update:
Event on FB with information: https://www.facebook.com/events/657177247786666/
Can't see that page.
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Since the event page can't be seen, I'll just type the info out again...:
4th December 2016, 13:00 - 16:30
St. Luke's Community Center, 90 Central Street, EC1V 8AJ
Nearest tube station: Barbican
Parking lots available (?)
It'd be nice if everyone uses a piece of paper to write down their keyboard details for each board and their usernames on different forums :)
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Since the event page can't be seen, I'll just type the info out again...:
4th December 2016, 13:00 - 16:30
St. Luke's Community Center, 90 Central Street, EC1V 8AJ
Nearest tube station: Barbican
Parking lots available (?)
It'd be nice if everyone uses a piece of paper to write down their keyboard details for each board and their usernames on different forums :)
what are we talking, like inverse geekhack level of Females ? 29female to 1 ?
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don't feed the tp4 troll... :'(
go away
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don't feed the tp4 troll... :'(
go away
Oh Ic how it is, yea They warned me about the IRC crowd mainly being a euro clique..
hahahaha..
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Might be good to have a stash of post-it notes for people to grab and fill in themselves.
I have acquired some from work for people to use. I will also bring pens.
I could also bring stickers for people to write their names on if you want? :P
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I just thought, paper would probably be better to stand up on boards rather than curly post it notes. I will bring a stash of paper with me so we can get some signage set up.
I will try and source some stickers too.
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I just thought, paper would probably be better to stand up on boards rather than curly post it notes. I will bring a stash of paper with me so we can get some signage set up.
I will try and source some stickers too.
You're awesome, thanks! We mods are coming early, so if you'd like I think we'll be there from 12pm.
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Might be good to have a stash of post-it notes for people to grab and fill in themselves.
I have acquired some from work for people to use. I will also bring pens.
I could also bring stickers for people to write their names on if you want? :P
Hahahahha... stealing post-its from wurk are we ?
hahahahahaha
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I just thought, paper would probably be better to stand up on boards rather than curly post it notes. I will bring a stash of paper with me so we can get some signage set up.
I will try and source some stickers too.
You're awesome, thanks! We mods are coming early, so if you'd like I think we'll be there from 12pm.
I wont be there until about 13:00 so hopefully I wont be too late to help with the signage and stuff. I would get an earlier train if i could but I already booked the tickets for a specific train :(
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I just thought, paper would probably be better to stand up on boards rather than curly post it notes. I will bring a stash of paper with me so we can get some signage set up.
I will try and source some stickers too.
You're awesome, thanks! We mods are coming early, so if you'd like I think we'll be there from 12pm.
I wont be there until about 13:00 so hopefully I wont be too late to help with the signage and stuff. I would get an earlier train if i could but I already booked the tickets for a specific train :(
haha, that's fine. Thanks for telling me. I will find a way to prepare the cards!
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Well I shouldn't be there too late, so the paper will still be there for people to write up as and when they arrive.
I will get a taxi from Farringdon station (my train gets in at 12:27) which should only take me five minutes so I will be there in plenty of time. I was going to walk but sod it.
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Well I shouldn't be there too late, so the paper will still be there for people to write up as and when they arrive.
I will get a taxi from Farringdon station (my train gets in at 12:27) which should only take me five minutes so I will be there in plenty of time. I was going to walk but sod it.
Take your time, no hurry! :)
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Well I shouldn't be there too late, so the paper will still be there for people to write up as and when they arrive.
I will get a taxi from Farringdon station (my train gets in at 12:27) which should only take me five minutes so I will be there in plenty of time. I was going to walk but sod it.
Its saying it will be a 17 minute walk from Farrington station to the venue. Dont think its much less than that from Old street where most will be getting off at.
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I think I'm in at half one or two or something. I'll be there for a while, though :) .
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Hey guys, the parking situation is like this:
"Its free parking on the street Sundays normally is pay and display"
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Another option I recommend is parking at the nearest tube/train station and taking a train here, or alternatively walking here.
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Hi All, The meetup is now under a day and a half away! Looking forward to meeting you and trying some keyboards out!
However because this is a free community event it means that we have no budget for food or drinks. So if you would like some food or drinks please bring them along yourselves, but don’t feel you are obliged to provide, it’s a free event. I will be buying small selection of drinks which will likely go quick!
After the event itself we were thinking of making our way to a pub or a restaurant. We will choose on the day depending on how many people are interested as I know some people are coming a long way to be with us!
Me and PollandAkuma will be there on the day if you have any questions etc!
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:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
probably can't make it now, will have to decide by 10am on the day to make it on time, but that probably won't happen
hope everyone has fun, im sure itll be a success :-*
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I'll definitely be there, but I can't really go for food or drink afterwards as I've got tons to do... Got my box packed though, bringing six cool oldies along for people to try out :D .
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I'm so busy I think i'll probably be writing my essay IN the meetup... :'(
That's a shame, xondat... I WANNA SEE YOUR BOARD D:
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I'm so busy I think i'll probably be writing my essay IN the meetup... :'(
That's a shame, xondat... I WANNA SEE YOUR BOARD D:
I'll be revising for my viva on the way to and back xD .
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GUYS THE LOCATION OF THE MEETUP HAS CHANGED DUE TO IT BEING TO FULL AT THE FIRST PLACE. THE NEW LOCATION IS:
Cote Brasserie
57 Whitecross St,
London EC1Y 8AA
SEE YOU THERE, DON'T WORRY IF YOU'RE LATE!
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Wew lads, that was a good meetup! Hope to see you again next year! Post pics and identify yourself here too!
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Wew lads, that was a good meetup! Hope to see you again next year! Post pics and identify yourself here too!
Agreed! A great meetup! Was great to meet so many people and try out so many different keyboards! However I didn't manage to talk to Thomas today! :'(
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Wew lads, that was a good meetup! Hope to see you again next year! Post pics and identify yourself here too!
Agreed! A great meetup! Was great to meet so many people and try out so many different keyboards! However I didn't manage to talk to Thomas today! :'(
Aww :( . I was around for most of the day Oo .
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Had such a good time today! Was great talking to everyone, and thanks for bringing such an interesting range of boards Thomas! Here are some pictures I got. The room was a bit dark, so most photos have a fair bit of noise, but I'm sure that can be overlooked. I stupidly didn't take as many photos while it was busier, but the turnout was really great.
http://imgur.com/a/Ekzl4
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Had such a good time today! Was great talking to everyone, and thanks for bringing such an interesting range of boards Thomas! Here are some pictures I got. The room was a bit dark, so most photos have a fair bit of noise, but I'm sure that can be overlooked. I stupidly didn't take as many photos while it was busier, but the turnout was really great.
http://imgur.com/a/Ekzl4
My pleasure, good to see you too :) .
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Wew lads, that was a good meetup! Hope to see you again next year! Post pics and identify yourself here too!
Agreed! A great meetup! Was great to meet so many people and try out so many different keyboards! However I didn't manage to talk to Thomas today! :'(
Aww :( . I was around for most of the day Oo .
I turned up late because I missed my first train. I then made my way round the other side of the table and by the time I got round the corner of the table where you were, you were packing the boards away :'(
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Aww man... My freaking shopping list is making me sad
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Wew lads, that was a good meetup! Hope to see you again next year! Post pics and identify yourself here too!
Agreed! A great meetup! Was great to meet so many people and try out so many different keyboards! However I didn't manage to talk to Thomas today! :'(
Aww :( . I was around for most of the day Oo .
I turned up late because I missed my first train. I then made my way round the other side of the table and by the time I got round the corner of the table where you were, you were packing the boards away :'(
Yeah I had to catch my train back, shame I missed you :( .
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I think we need nametags next time so I can associate faces with avatars :P
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Someone with a van should do a tour through the UK and pick up all the guys with larger collections!
Please overlay the names into some of the pictures :)
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lol... Just identify yourself with the boards you brought :P I'm the one who brought the Modern Selectric board, the girl
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Looks like it was fun, although wish people had taken more pictures ;-;
Hopefully next time one happens we get a bit longer notice (So I could find cheaper train tickets D':) and not in winter ._.
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Looks like it was fun, although wish people had taken more pictures ;-;
Hopefully next time one happens we get a bit longer notice (So I could find cheaper train tickets D' :) and not in winter ._.
I've got some photos, but I can't find my card reader :/ They are not great anyway, but I will see if I can get them up tonight.
I think next time, we will do things a little more organized and get a proper meet up place, Birmingham seemed to be a good middle ground for most people there. I only bought 2 boards as well, I got back on Sunday and had a look at my collection, but they are all being worked on, hopefully next time, I can bring 5 or 6.
Name cards are a must though! It was a good first meet up and it was ace seeing some cool people and tasty boards. Really looking forward to the next one
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I'll probably be moving out late Feb so if we do another one it would have to be before that for me... Would be cool though, and next time I'll bring along the battleship as well :) .
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I'll probably be moving out late Feb so if we do another one it would have to be before that for me... Would be cool though, and next time I'll bring along the battleship as well :) .
Moving out to where?
I think we were going to have on in Birmingham in September/October time because that's when a couple of guys were going to be moving up to the Midlands area. We can always have another one sooner i just don't know how good the attendance will be if we have them quite often.
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I'll probably be moving out late Feb so if we do another one it would have to be before that for me... Would be cool though, and next time I'll bring along the battleship as well :) .
Moving out to where?
Back home! :) The Nevvuhlunds.
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Hope everyone had a good time! I'll make sure to come to the Birmingham one :)
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Birmingham would be a much smaller trek for me compared to London, I'm all for that!!
It was great seeing everyone and all the boards there! I get to type on Chyros' many Alps boards ;D
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Before Chyros leaves huh... Many will be interested indeed! HA. I'll talk to the mods about this. TBH we were so happy to see each other that we can't wait for the next meetup hahaha
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Before Chyros leaves huh... Many will be interested indeed! HA. I'll talk to the mods about this. TBH we were so happy to see each other that we can't wait for the next meetup hahaha
Agreed, it was great fun! :D
Of course I'd love to show you all my entire collection but my house is tiny and I live in the arse end of nowhere xD .
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Before Chyros leaves huh... Many will be interested indeed! HA. I'll talk to the mods about this. TBH we were so happy to see each other that we can't wait for the next meetup hahaha
Agreed, it was great fun! :D
Of course I'd love to show you all my entire collection but my house is tiny and I live in the arse end of nowhere xD .
I need to try out the famous Project L before you move...
I am more than happy to road trip it to a meetup, I was intending on driving up to Birmingham if we were to hold it up around there.
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What about Bristol? Or is that too south?
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What about Bristol? Or is that too south?
We wont rule it out, but there was a large amount of people who wanted it further north.
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What about Bristol? Or is that too south?
We wont rule it out, but there was a large amount of people who wanted it further north.
I'm fine with either (lived in Bristol for years and some of my friends still live there so that's not much of an issue for me), but strictly speaking, Birmingham is a lot closer and cheaper to get to for me.
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What about Bristol? Or is that too south?
We wont rule it out, but there was a large amount of people who wanted it further north.
I'm fine with either (lived in Bristol for years and some of my friends still live there so that's not much of an issue for me), but strictly speaking, Birmingham is a lot closer and cheaper to get to for me.
Well it will likely go to a poll again, as we want what is beneficial to the masses rather than easier for a few individuals. But that will all be organised soon. Gotta get past Xmas first!
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A thread for meetup 1.5 (Before Chryos leaves) has been setup! Please take a look if you are interested in attending!
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86301.msg2317662#msg2317662