Keycon East [NYC][8/8/15]

[demik]

been to all keycons already why not

[HoffmanMyster]

been to all keycons already

 

[demik]

hoffmam dont act like that night never happened

[Binge]

So I don't want to promise anything, but I do have a friend who owns a recording studio in Philly.  I would like to see what's going on with him, and if we can get an idea of a date for this thing I can start checking out places.

Another option is to just throw it at my rent's place which would be an hour west of Philadelphia.  I've got connections as a local yokle.

[demik]

Another option is to just throw it at my rent's place which would be an hour west of Philadelphia.

In west Philadelphia born and raised
On the playground was where I spent most of my days
Chillin' out maxin' relaxin' all cool
And all shootin some b-ball outside of the school
When a couple of guys who were up to no good
Started making trouble in my neighborhood
I got in one little fight and my mom got scared
She said 'You're movin' with your auntie and uncle in Bel Air'

[Puddsy]

A hour west = 2 1/2 hour drive for me

fortunately, DV or Vibex will be driving (because I'm a)17, and b) don't have a liscence), but that's still far

[Binge]

A hour west = 2 1/2 hour drive for me

fortunately, DV or Vibex will be driving (because I'm a)17, and b) don't have a liscence), but that's still far

Yeah it would just be a less expensive solution to host.  Not saying it would be ideal.

[Puddsy]

A hour west = 2 1/2 hour drive for me

fortunately, DV or Vibex will be driving (because I'm a)17, and b) don't have a liscence), but that's still far

Yeah it would just be a less expensive solution to host.  Not saying it would be ideal.

that's fair

[HoffmanMyster]

A hour west = 2 1/2 hour drive for me

fortunately, DV or Vibex will be driving (because I'm a)17, and b) don't have a liscence), but that's still far

Yeah it would just be a less expensive solution to host.  Not saying it would be ideal.

It would be ideal for me...   

[Puddsy]

nevermind this post

i said something mean without thinking

[hwood34]

With regards to cost, how much does the space usually cost for these type of gatherings? I see plenty of spaces that are $1000+ which seems ridiculous

[Binge]

With regards to cost, how much does the space usually cost for these type of gatherings? I see plenty of spaces that are $1000+ which seems ridiculous

A lot of cons have been held in spaces which were graciously made available to us through some sort of close personal connection.  Regular spaces are expensive for the day or 2 days and have time limits.

[dorkvader]

fortunately, DV or Vibex will be driving (because I'm a)17, and b) don't have a liscence), but that's still far

That's still on bytheway. I'll just roll up to your place, toss you in the back and be on my way as quick as possible #notrafficplease.

seriously though would it be easier to take the subway somewhere to avoid traffic, or is everywhere NYC just a huge "Charlie Foxtrot" as my friend used to say.

[CPTBadAss]

seriously though would it be easier to take the subway somewhere to avoid traffic, or is everywhere NYC just a huge "Charlie Foxtrot" as my friend used to say.

Lol, the traffic outside of Manhattan really isn't that bad. Stop freaking out. Where TS is, I don't think you'll have an issue. It's pretty quiet.

[Puddsy]

You have to go through Manhattan to get to where I am. From DV's direction, anyway.

There might be a way to get there via queens instead, but you already know how I feel about that.

[esoomenona]

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[IPT]

+1  Never been to NYC, but I have zero interest in trying to drive there.  I want to live.

It's mainly Manhattan that's a ***** but even then it's not that bad. Just gotta be prepared to make really quick decisions.

Had to drive through there to ger to Connecticut. Was almost fine, ended up mising my exit because of the incredible number of different ones,drove over a median, pissed a guy off, was fun. Also, any ideas of spaces we go hold this?

wait why were you driving through manhattan to get to connecticut?
Do you enjoy paying extra tolls or something? lol

regarding celebs i've seen in NY, I went to high school with Natalie Portman.  Never spoke to her b4, but would walk by her in the halls.  Then star wars released and she wasn't in school anymore hahah

[hwood34]

+1  Never been to NYC, but I have zero interest in trying to drive there.  I want to live.

It's mainly Manhattan that's a ***** but even then it's not that bad. Just gotta be prepared to make really quick decisions.

Had to drive through there to ger to Connecticut. Was almost fine, ended up mising my exit because of the incredible number of different ones,drove over a median, pissed a guy off, was fun. Also, any ideas of spaces we go hold this?

wait why were you driving through manhattan to get to connecticut?
Do you enjoy paying extra tolls or something? lol

regarding celebs i've seen in NY, I went to high school with Natalie Portman.  Never spoke to her b4, but would walk by her in the halls.  Then star wars released and she wasn't in school anymore hahah

oh no, sorry, not manhattan, but somewhere in NYC? (I'm clueless)

[dorkvader]

+1  Never been to NYC, but I have zero interest in trying to drive there.  I want to live.

It's mainly Manhattan that's a ***** but even then it's not that bad. Just gotta be prepared to make really quick decisions.

Had to drive through there to ger to Connecticut. Was almost fine, ended up mising my exit because of the incredible number of different ones,drove over a median, pissed a guy off, was fun. Also, any ideas of spaces we go hold this?

wait why were you driving through manhattan to get to connecticut?
Do you enjoy paying extra tolls or something? lol

regarding celebs i've seen in NY, I went to high school with Natalie Portman.  Never spoke to her b4, but would walk by her in the halls.  Then star wars released and she wasn't in school anymore hahah

oh no, sorry, not manhattan, but somewhere in NYC? (I'm clueless)

Brooklyn I bet. That's where TS lives.

BTW, if I went through CT, it'd be a little longer, but I wouldn't have to drive through manhattan. Still don't know the best way to do it.

[Puddsy]

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When did I get involved with this?

He probably hit the Bronx or Manhattan to get to Connecticut. Depends on which bridges you take.

[IPT]

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When did I get involved with this?

He probably hit the Bronx or Manhattan to get to Connecticut. Depends on which bridges you take.

going through manhattan to get to ct seems a bit ridiculous, and having to pay a lot of different tolls options. (holland/lincoln to get into manhattan, then free either brooklyn/manhattan/williamsburg/59th st. bridge, or Triborough Bridge toll route and then either throgs neck or whitestone toll bridges to get out of queens)
more than just taking i95 and going across the GWB.

[hwood34]

Well I didn't pay any tolls so...

[IPT]

Well I didn't pay any tolls so...

then you're superman or something haha
cause every hudson river crossing into NYC has a toll.

[hwood34]

Maybe we could do a presentation on something like soldering for beginners?

[Puddsy]

Maybe we could do a presentation on something like soldering for beginners?

I'd be happy to do any form of presentation, be it on soldering or not.

[Binge]

I was kicking around making a presentation on controllers and midi interface with Lurch. 

Presentations are awesome

[IPT]

need lots of powerpoint slides

[hwood34]

Ooh yeah, one on controllers would be cool. Must use only comic sans font

[HoffmanMyster]

I like presenting on things, so if I go I can do one.  Not sure what it would be, though.  I'm going to do my polymer processing one soon and upload it, so that will be done.

[hwood34]

So I guess if you're interested in presenting just let me know and I'll get yet another list going

[Vibex]

So I guess if you're interested in presenting just let me know and I'll get yet another list going

I could do a presentation on keyboard layouts (though this time with prep).

[CPTBadAss]

I've been thinking about a new presentation I could give and I thought something like a history of... or an Introduction to Alps would be fun. But those aren't my areas of "expertise". I covered what I think I'm best qualified to give information on at Keycon West 2014.

[hwood34]

I've been thinking about a new presentation I could give and I thought something like a history of... or an Introduction to Alps would be fun. But those aren't my areas of "expertise". I covered what I think I'm best qualified to give information on at Keycon West 2014.

well, I think the resident alps hipster knows quite a bit more than the rest of us, even if it's not totally comprehensive

[korrelate]

A.) I'm totally going. Philly sounds great even though I'm coming from VA.
B.) Kudos to anybody doing a presentation on anything!

The sooner the better! I can't wait to meet some of you guys!


Cheers,

K

[Puddsy]

ROTB got back to me this morning, BTW

He's been in Portland for about a month, working with a friend. When he came back, he had a lot to catch up on at work.

He'll be active here again at some point, but he's way too busy for GH right now.

[vivalarevolución]

Is there a date that has been tossed around for this?

[Puddsy]

Is there a date that has been tossed around for this?

"spring, but before Chicago"

[tjcaustin]

Is there a date that has been tossed around for this?

"spring, but before Chicago"

Spring, but before chicago is winter, since they're talking the first week or so of spring for Keycon Chicago.

[Puddsy]

Is there a date that has been tossed around for this?

"spring, but before Chicago"

Spring, but before chicago is winter, since they're talking the first week or so of spring for Keycon Chicago.

well then

"Spring, after Chicago"

[hwood34]

So it's looking like keycon Chicago will be during spring break, so we might be aiming for early summer here.

[CPTBadAss]

We should do it right. Schedule it during the Weekend of the Philly Fountain Pen Show....in the middle of January. I see no problems there.

[hwood34]

We should it it right. Schedule it during the Weekend of the Philly Fountain Pen Show....in the middle of January. I see no problems there.

BYOSP (bring your own snow plow)

[Flyersfan1]

We should do it right. Schedule it during the Weekend of the Philly Fountain Pen Show....in the middle of January. I see no problems there.

I didn't even know this was a thing.  I am intrigue.

I can't promise anything, and it's actually pretty unlikely as it's in a really not so great section of the city and parking would literally be the closest thing to hell you can imagine, but I can see if my school has any space reserved for these sorts of things.  I'm not even sure if they would be up for such a thing, but it couldn't hurt to inquire. 

[CPTBadAss]

Philly Fountain Pen Show...

I didn't even know this was a thing.  I am intrigue.

Check it out over here. You think keyboards are bad for your wallet? Fountain pens are much worse. I had a really good time at the Ohio Pen Show and I was contemplating going to the Philly one but I'm worried about snow and ice messing with the drive/air travel.

[Flyersfan1]

Philly Fountain Pen Show...

I didn't even know this was a thing.  I am intrigue.

Check it out over here. You think keyboards are bad for your wallet? Fountain pens are much worse. I had a really good time at the Ohio Pen Show and I was contemplating going to the Philly one but I'm worried about snow and ice messing with the drive/air travel.

Yeah, those are reasonable concerns, from everything I've read, all indications point to a very snowy/cold winter.  Please do let me know if you do make the trip though, there's a lot to do here, and I would love to discover another hobby that hacks my wallet! 

[Puddsy]

updates?

[hwood34]

I mean, at this point we're gonna try and shoot for an early June date, but I don't really have any idea of where we're gonna hold this thing

[hwood34]

Although depending on how let Chicago ends up being, we may have to push this back to early spring.

[hwood34]

but I don't really have any idea of where we're gonna hold this thing

But yeah maybe ideas on this

[Puddsy]

but I don't really have any idea of where we're gonna hold this thing

But yeah maybe ideas on this

I wonder if some corporation will let us use their space for a few hours.