Author Topic: Bay Area Geekhack meet up! (Read 17361 times)

jwaz · « **on:** Fri, 24 August 2012, 12:29:42 »

NEXT MEET UP TBA!

jwaz · « **Reply #1 on:** Fri, 24 August 2012, 12:29:50 »

reserved

sth · « **Reply #2 on:** Fri, 24 August 2012, 13:46:37 »

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

)
aekII if requested but I dont have an ADB adapter at this time

hashbaz · « **Reply #3 on:** Fri, 24 August 2012, 13:53:50 »

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.

sth · « **Reply #4 on:** Fri, 24 August 2012, 13:55:26 »

Ah yes-- forgot to mention, depending on how far out this is i may have some other goodies to bring.

DanGWanG · « **Reply #5 on:** Fri, 24 August 2012, 14:03:05 »

I would like some goodies.

sth · « **Reply #6 on:** Fri, 24 August 2012, 14:04:58 »

wasn't planning on those goodies DAN

DanGWanG · « **Reply #7 on:** Fri, 24 August 2012, 14:16:54 »

ohhhhh, ok gotcha.

jwaz · « **Reply #8 on:** Fri, 24 August 2012, 14:20:34 »

Paging Input Nirvana, your attendance is mandatory.

demik · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 24 August 2012, 14:22:15 »

I'll be there. I had fun at the Chicago meet!

DanGWanG · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 24 August 2012, 14:27:22 »

I might actually come out depending when you guys decide. But you will never 1 up Chicago's meet!

jwaz · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 24 August 2012, 14:29:55 »

When do you think you could make it out Dan?

DanGWanG · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 24 August 2012, 14:36:55 »

I don't know, don't plan around me lol Just saying if the stars align, I will be there

jpm804 · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 25 August 2012, 00:32:15 »

If the dates and time work out I will be there.... if just to drool on Hashbaz's korean keyboards.. hahaha

Quarzac · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 25 August 2012, 23:07:31 »

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.

hashbaz · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 25 August 2012, 23:22:21 »

I would love to try a Model F.

jwaz · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 25 August 2012, 23:40:12 »

Quote from: Quarzac on Sat, 25 August 2012, 23:07:31

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?

sth · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 28 August 2012, 17:57:02 »

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.

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 30 August 2012, 00:36:44 »

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.

jwaz · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 30 August 2012, 01:31:17 »

dammit, I want that kinesis, trade me something!

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 30 August 2012, 01:49:56 »

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

Lord de Seis · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 30 August 2012, 02:08:36 »

where in the bay are we talking here?

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 30 August 2012, 02:18:17 »

San Francisco, California, USA

sth · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 02 September 2012, 22:53:36 »

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!

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 03 September 2012, 02:52:59 »

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.

jwaz · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 03 September 2012, 03:00:51 »

Looks like 10 tops at the moment, perhaps we'll rally some more folks. I know there are more people than this

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 03 September 2012, 03:17:47 »

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

sth · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 03 September 2012, 03:20:09 »

haha, that could be really cool if we could hang out there for a sec. i forget they're so close sometimes.

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 03 September 2012, 03:30:06 »

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

sth · « **Reply #29 on:** Tue, 11 September 2012, 12:24:58 »

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

jwaz · « **Reply #30 on:** Tue, 11 September 2012, 12:39:45 »

I say we stick to Oakland, especially since so few SF peeps are stepping up

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #31 on:** Tue, 11 September 2012, 12:57:05 »

The Gold Club.

Bring lots of $1 dollar bills.

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #32 on:** Tue, 11 September 2012, 13:03:29 »

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!

Quarzac · « **Reply #33 on:** Tue, 11 September 2012, 14:46:57 »

Quote from: sth on Tue, 11 September 2012, 12:24:58

age-challenged

Lololololol this guy. My b.

demik · « **Reply #34 on:** Wed, 12 September 2012, 00:39:02 »

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)

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #35 on:** Wed, 12 September 2012, 00:50:32 »

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.

sth · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 12 September 2012, 00:52:51 »

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.

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #37 on:** Wed, 12 September 2012, 00:56:48 »

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

jwaz · « **Reply #38 on:** Wed, 12 September 2012, 00:58:42 »

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?

Quarzac · « **Reply #39 on:** Wed, 12 September 2012, 01:33:19 »

Quote from: JesuswasaZombie on Wed, 12 September 2012, 00:58:42

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.

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #40 on:** Wed, 12 September 2012, 10:43:18 »

Will@Drop · « **Reply #41 on:** Thu, 13 September 2012, 03:18:00 »

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.

jwaz · « **Reply #42 on:** Thu, 13 September 2012, 09:41:34 »

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.

Will@Drop · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 13 September 2012, 16:20:59 »

Thanks! Glad to help get this meet organized.

What do you guys think about the idea of doing this next weekend?

hashbaz · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 13 September 2012, 16:29:55 »

December 9 is a no-go for me.

sth · « **Reply #45 on:** Thu, 13 September 2012, 16:30:50 »

sounds good to me.

jwaz · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 13 September 2012, 16:33:59 »

hash can you do the date proposed this month?

hashbaz · « **Reply #47 on:** Thu, 13 September 2012, 16:38:02 »

The 23rd, no, but the 22nd -- maybe. I will check with Mrs Hashbaz.

sth · « **Reply #48 on:** Thu, 13 September 2012, 16:45:16 »

Yeah 23rd is no good for me either, I work on Sundays. Saturday the 22nd works great for me.

jwaz · « **Reply #49 on:** Thu, 13 September 2012, 17:03:05 »

I'm down for Saturday, what say you Mr. Sponsor?

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