Author Topic: KeyCon 2013 (Read 87411 times)

What time on Saturday is this thing happening?

I'm asking because I was wondering if I can fly to Chicago on Sat. morning, or if I have to come the night before (which will be more difficult but not impossible.)

Sifo · « **Reply #159 on:** Sat, 13 July 2013, 18:03:25 »

Quote from: Hyde on Thu, 11 July 2013, 20:57:08

Man this sounds awesome, I'll try to attend if I can. Need to figure out how my work schedule and how I'm gonna get myself down there. >____>

Go so you can take me there as well I need a ride

rknize · « **Reply #160 on:** Sat, 13 July 2013, 18:18:07 »

Time and address would be useful to know at this point.

JPG · « **Reply #161 on:** Sat, 13 July 2013, 18:44:39 »

Damn, 3-4 hours, maybe 5 and I could have found a way to come, but 13 is just way too much.

I hope you will all have a lot of fun!

wcass · « **Reply #162 on:** Sat, 13 July 2013, 20:50:51 »

i have $400 in AA vouchers to cover the cost of the flight, but due to arrival and departure times, it looks like i will have to fly in on Friday and out on Sunday.

any suggestions on where to spend two nights? i would prefer not to rent a car, so a hotel within walking distance to the venue would be best. +1 to requests for actual time and address.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #163 on:** Sat, 13 July 2013, 22:11:29 »

Quote from: rknize on Sat, 13 July 2013, 18:18:07

Time and address would be useful to know at this point.

I am confirming this now with Ming's contact. It will be on UIC campus and I am confirming a time slot of 11:00 - 4:00

I will follow up here as soon as i know an exact address and confirm time.

Melvang · « **Reply #164 on:** Sat, 13 July 2013, 22:44:46 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Sat, 13 July 2013, 22:11:29

Quote from: rknize on Sat, 13 July 2013, 18:18:07
Time and address would be useful to know at this point.

I am confirming this now with Ming's contact. It will be on UIC campus and I am confirming a time slot of 11:00 - 4:00

I will follow up here as soon as i know an exact address and confirm time.

Excellent, thank you for the update.

mashby · « **Reply #165 on:** Sat, 13 July 2013, 23:12:58 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Sat, 13 July 2013, 22:11:29

I am confirming this now with Ming's contact. It will be on UIC campus and I am confirming a time slot of 11:00 - 4:00

I will follow up here as soon as i know an exact address and confirm time.

I know you're swamped this weekend and I hate to add to the pile of stuff on your plate, but I do home the KeyCon is longer than 5 hours.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #166 on:** Sat, 13 July 2013, 23:14:09 »

Quote from: mashby on Sat, 13 July 2013, 23:12:58

I do hope the KeyCon is longer than 5 hours.

Yup, me too

meiosis · « **Reply #167 on:** Sun, 14 July 2013, 03:10:21 »

How far is UIC from O'Hare? I may be able to attend if i can create a layover from CA to Toronto,CA :x.

mkawa · « **Reply #168 on:** Sun, 14 July 2013, 07:11:27 »

we have the room for 5 hours, but we can go bombard a restaurant and eat afterwards. this is SOP for conventions, if you've never been to one before

. if brad can find a nighttime hangout we can end the day there too. i'm going to be in chicago for around 5-6 days, so the fun doesn't have to last only 5 hours!

i may be able to get my friend's SO to help with rides. we're still trying to figure out who's actually going to be around that weekend -- he has to be in DC for a conference until friday

wcass · « **Reply #169 on:** Sun, 14 July 2013, 10:07:38 »

Quote from: Meiosis on Sun, 14 July 2013, 03:10:21

How far is UIC from O'Hare? I may be able to attend if i can create a layover from CA to Toronto,CA :x.

the campus is about 20 miles away. 30 minutes by car or 1:20 by light rail. the blue line is only a couple of bucks, leaves every 5 minutes, and goes from the airport to UIC without transfer.

i will be flying in Friday night and probably stay at the Airport Hilton for two nights. rooms there are only $100 a night vs $200 a night near the campus.

i will bring my buckling springs goodness - Unicomp Classic 101, TSSK (122 with 10key and nav chopped off), Model F 122 (transplanted into Model M case), M60 (60% with NKRO), XTant (modified XT) - and also spring, hammers, barrels, and caps.

Sifo · « **Reply #170 on:** Sun, 14 July 2013, 10:28:27 »

Yeah... if I'm heading down there I'd probably stay the weekend.

mkawa · « **Reply #171 on:** Sun, 14 July 2013, 10:59:22 »

SIFO IS NOT HEADING DOWN THERE?!??!

Sifo · « **Reply #172 on:** Sun, 14 July 2013, 11:01:59 »

I AM T_T if I have a ride

mkawa · « **Reply #173 on:** Sun, 14 July 2013, 11:03:33 »

TSANGAN, GIVE THIS MAN A RIDE

vivalarevolución · « **Reply #174 on:** Sun, 14 July 2013, 12:49:33 »

Just purchased bus ticket. Might be willing to split a hotel room for the night, but I will probably will couchsurf. What people want for AirBNB for just a room in that area of town blows my mind.

wcass · « **Reply #175 on:** Sun, 14 July 2013, 13:26:50 »

"Hostelling International Chicago" looks like a nice place if you don't mind sharing a bunk room. $35 a night and you don't have to book in advance - that's the walk in the door price. online reviews are 96% positive. the clientele is mostly collage age. i think it is about 2 miles from the venue.

meiosis · « **Reply #176 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 04:46:11 »

Is Northwestern or UChicago closer? I'll see if I can come and stay at a friends

. I'm so new though D:

Tym · « **Reply #177 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 04:57:10 »

BTW do you have to dress up as keycaps?

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #178 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 06:51:12 »

Quote from: Tym on Mon, 15 July 2013, 04:57:10

BTW do you have to dress up as keycaps?

Absolutely! Here are some ideas courtesy of google.....

For the Business Casual

For that keyboarder who just doesn't care!

The member who knows how to make a statement.

College appropriate foot wear

For the ladies...

For the serious collector

Sifo · « **Reply #179 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 12:24:06 »

Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 14 July 2013, 11:03:33

TSANGAN, GIVE THIS MAN A RIDE

yes

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #180 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 13:11:42 »

The room is SEO 1000, the "Science and Engineering Offices" Building: https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!q=science+and+engineering+offices&data=!1m4!1m3!1d2716!2d-87.650459!3d41.8708248!4m11!1m10!4m8!1m3!1d190256!2d-87.7319639!3d41.8337329!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!17b1

We are planning on being in the room from 11-4, but like mkawa said we will work out other activities.

vivalarevolución · « **Reply #181 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 19:30:53 »

I'll bring some baked goods.

jalaj · « **Reply #182 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 19:35:02 »

Quote from: wcass on Sun, 14 July 2013, 13:26:50

"Hostelling International Chicago" looks like a nice place if you don't mind sharing a bunk room. $35 a night and you don't have to book in advance - that's the walk in the door price. online reviews are 96% positive. the clientele is mostly collage age. i think it is about 2 miles from the venue.

Great recommendation for budget lodging in a prime location. Its close to train stops for both airports. And for the cuba/miami fans, theres a very good cuban sandwich shop called cafecito at the base of the building

Trent · « **Reply #183 on:** Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:19:14 »

Quote from: prdlm2009 on Sat, 13 July 2013, 16:18:20

Quote from: Trent on Sat, 13 July 2013, 00:24:32
Ya I think I'm gonna be at a cubs game

Why go? You know what's going to happen. The starting pitcher will throw a gem but the Cubs will lose 2-1.

Rooftop game, free tickets, all you can drink, all you can eat.

Besides, everyone knows you don't go to cubs games for the team, you go to watch the fans that drink too much and enjoy the classic Wrigley Field.

vivalarevolución · « **Reply #184 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 08:39:59 »

Quote from: Trent on Mon, 15 July 2013, 21:19:14

Quote from: prdlm2009 on Sat, 13 July 2013, 16:18:20
Quote from: Trent on Sat, 13 July 2013, 00:24:32
Ya I think I'm gonna be at a cubs game

Why go? You know what's going to happen. The starting pitcher will throw a gem but the Cubs will lose 2-1.

Rooftop game, free tickets, all you can drink, all you can eat.

Besides, everyone knows you don't go to cubs games for the team, you go to watch the fans that drink too much and enjoy the classic Wrigley Field.

Good call. You can never pass up free rooftop tickets. I got that setup when I was underage. And when you're underage, and somebody says you can drink all the beer you would like, it's one of the greatest days of your underage life.

Sifo · « **Reply #185 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 10:31:57 »

No cup cakes from me this time guys, no girlfriend

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #186 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 10:34:37 »

Just giveaway all those Green Tea Kit Kats I'll be delivering to you

Sifo · « **Reply #187 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 10:34:51 »

No you can do that I'm not sharing

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #188 on:** Tue, 16 July 2013, 10:35:24 »

Theyre too delicious, I'm not giving any away.

Sifo · « **Reply #189 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 20:45:46 »

So since Halverson isn't going (he'll be busy), I need a ride T_T

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #190 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 20:50:41 »

Drive yourself fool!

Xenderwind · « **Reply #191 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 20:55:20 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 19 July 2013, 20:50:41

Drive yourself fool!

Isn't he Canadian? He'd have to rent a car.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #192 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 21:02:28 »

Canadians arent allowed to own cars?

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #193 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 21:13:21 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 19 July 2013, 21:02:28

Canadians arent allowed to own cars?

That's so unamerican.

The_Beast · « **Reply #194 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 22:29:41 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 19 July 2013, 21:02:28

Canadians arent allowed to own cars?

Sifo is 12 (like you CPT) and can't drive or rent a car

So sad

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #195 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 23:56:10 »

Auction: Unite SifOG with American Sifo. American Sifo isnt nearly #legitballin or #vintage or #notnew as he is and he wants to learn

Thimplum · « **Reply #196 on:** Sat, 20 July 2013, 10:57:51 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 19 July 2013, 22:29:41

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 19 July 2013, 21:02:28
Canadians arent allowed to own cars?
Sifo is 12

Seriously? I thought he was like 20.

Sifo · « **Reply #197 on:** Sat, 20 July 2013, 13:24:47 »

I'm neither

Xenderwind · « **Reply #198 on:** Sat, 20 July 2013, 13:28:27 »

Well his profile says 25, and since all 13 year olds are actually 40 year old men, that must mean he is ~80 years old. My math is flawless.

Thimplum · « **Reply #199 on:** Sat, 20 July 2013, 14:06:56 »

Quote from: Xenderwind on Sat, 20 July 2013, 13:28:27

Well his profile says 25, and since all 13 year olds are actually 40 year old men, that must mean he is ~80 years old. My math is flawless.

Well it DOES say Exquisite Elder...

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Author Topic: KeyCon 2013 (Read 87411 times)