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  • WhitWhit Posts: 4,191
    edited 2009-03-07 02:49
    OBC and all,

    It is torture reading these posts. Wish I could be there! Summer is Camp time for me. I will be hosting about 80 something 4th and 5th graders. Have fun and take lots of pics!

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  • Cluso99Cluso99 Posts: 18,069
    edited 2009-03-07 05:57
    OBC: Don't know if we can make it yet (my daughter is going to Greece). Will be trying tho' and if so will bring a TriBladeProp smile.gif

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  • RaymanRayman Posts: 14,848
    edited 2009-03-07 14:57
    I'm going to try to come. I may even have an actual product by then...
  • SSteveSSteve Posts: 808
    edited 2009-03-10 15:27
    I'll be there. Sounds like fun. Unfortunately I haven't been able to do anything with my Propeller since I started working full-time a little over a year ago (in addition to all my previously-existing responsibilities which I won't bore you with smile.gif). But maybe this will motivate me to work on a little project. Besides, I live only 45 minutes away so it would be crazy not to come check it out.

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  • mctriviamctrivia Posts: 3,772
    edited 2009-03-10 17:13
    Would love to come but financially strapped getting maried in august. Anyone coming from central Canada and want to car pool?

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  • Nick McClickNick McClick Posts: 1,003
    edited 2009-03-10 18:22
    Might be early, but is Parallax going to throw a Propeller DIP into the goodie bag? If so, I'd love to throw in one of our new project boards. It's about time for me to place a PCB order, and I'm wondering if I should get a few more for the expo.

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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2009-03-10 18:35
    Sound very cool!

    I'd like to angle giveaways toward putting people to work this year, not just adding some
    parts to their collection. [noparse]:)[/noparse] Sorry guys, we want you "doing".. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    Also, it's been suggested that we do some sort of contest. The biggest suggestion has been
    to do a robot contest to see if folks can make it around the Parallax building with a bot.
    I haven't jumped on this because it's duplication of what our friends at Sparkfun are doing in April.

    Personally I thought the terminator bots video that was posted in the Robotics forum looked
    like a LOT of fun, but I'd rather not bring in the Rocklin fire marshal. "California" and "Fire" are not
    two words I like to use in the same sentence. Battle bots might also be hard to bring on the plane. (Want to explain it to TSA?) [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    So, contest is in the works, but I haven't hammered it down yet. I'm very open to suggestions.

    OBC

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    Post Edited (Oldbitcollector) : 3/10/2009 7:18:07 PM GMT
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2009-03-14 12:34
    A quick update!

    We are well into the 30's in attendance and the UPEW expo is shaping up nicely!
    This is ramping up to another memorable gathering! Keep those reservations coming!

    OBC

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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2009-03-15 19:04
    Update, Just In:

    Guest speaker update! Along with members of Parallax...

    Joe Grand of "Prototype This" has accepted the invitation to join us and
    speak about his involvement in the show.

    Joe is a both a Propeller and BASIC STAMP enthusiast.
    One more reason not to miss UPEW this year!

    Thanks Joe!

    OBC

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    Post Edited (Oldbitcollector) : 3/15/2009 7:09:47 PM GMT
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2009-03-15 22:09
    @Nick: we'll give away as much as OBC approves, but it's going to be up to him to decide how we distribute the hardware. This is just one benefit of being "unofficial" because he gets to answer the questions and make the decisions.

    @OBC: good find regarding Joe. He's a serious and focused inventor. That's why we never see him on the forums. Did you get Chip to agree to talk about Prop 2? He's also running the webinar tomorrow morning.

    Ken
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2009-03-15 22:47
    Guest speakers are as follows this year. (in no particular order)

    Nick McClanahan
    Brian Meade
    Joe Grand
    Chip Gracey

    We still have room for at least a couple more presenters. hint.. hint.. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    @Ken: There is an "official" request in his inbox, but he hasn't responded yet.
    If he doesn't talk about PropII there is likely to be a riot. [noparse]:)[/noparse] [noparse]:)[/noparse] [noparse]:)[/noparse]


    As for giveaways, I will correspond with everyone who has offered soon.

    OBC

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    Post Edited (Oldbitcollector) : 3/15/2009 11:03:55 PM GMT
  • Agent CobaltAgent Cobalt Posts: 88
    edited 2009-03-15 23:03
    Not to get this thread off track, but I was just wondering if this is the only Prop Expo for this year. I liked the one from last year as I was able to go due to it being within driving distance for me and when I ran across this thread I was a little saddened to see it being all the way out in California. (Here's hoping for another one in the northeast area)

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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2009-03-15 23:09
    2 EXPOS ARE IN THE WORKS!

    I expected to be able to announce "officially" the UPENE expo this week, however
    the process has slowed, only slightly as our contact at the meeting location is out
    on maternity leave and someone is trying to cover for her.

    It should be very soon folks! Worse comes to worse, I've scheduled a day off
    to make the trip to Norwalk in person and lock this in this week!

    OBC

    Agent Cobalt said...
    Not to get this thread off track, but I was just wondering if this is the only Prop Expo for this year. I liked the one from last year as I was able to go due to it being within driving distance for me and when I ran across this thread I was a little saddened to see it being all the way out in California. (Here's hoping for another one in the northeast area)
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  • Agent CobaltAgent Cobalt Posts: 88
    edited 2009-03-15 23:13
    Cool. That's good to hear and I'm now looking forward to the NE one. (Eagerly awaiting the details. roll.gif )

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  • Timothy D. SwieterTimothy D. Swieter Posts: 1,613
    edited 2009-03-15 23:25
    Hmmm - even more reasons to try and make it to the Expo in Cali.

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  • jazzedjazzed Posts: 11,803
    edited 2009-03-15 23:46
    Oldbitcollector said...
    Guest speakers are as follows this year. (in no particular order)

    Nick McClanahan
    Brian Meade
    Joe Grand
    Chip Gracey
    Now all you need for more attention·is to get Chip or one of these guys on "Dancing with the Stars"·[noparse]:)[/noparse] Wonder if the Woz will show up on his scooter again Monday night.·Check out last week's performance:·http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQPlLcytclg

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  • W9GFOW9GFO Posts: 4,010
    edited 2009-03-20 00:58
    Made our reservation today. The hotel says the prices are $89 & $99 - said they were looking right at the contract. It's only a $5 difference it but does cause some confusion.

    Rich H
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2009-03-20 01:01
    Thanks for alerting me to this. I'll check into it.

    OBC

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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2009-03-20 16:32
    We just confirmed that the original rates are the correct ones.

    Make sure that you specify "special June conference group rate" when you reserve your room.
    Hopefully this will clear up the issue. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    Thanks!
    OBC

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  • W9GFOW9GFO Posts: 4,010
    edited 2009-03-20 17:46
    We got a voicemail last night from the hotel, they had "forgot" about the block of rooms or something to that effect. It's all good now.

    Rich H
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2009-03-20 19:18
    Sorry about the confusion... I believe we have everyone on the same page now. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    Reminder: If you are registering for the UPENE & UPEW expos you should receive an
    email (generally within 24 hours) that confirms your registration. If you do not receive
    this email, please contact me either by PM or these threads.

    Thanks!
    OBC

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  • Bill HenningBill Henning Posts: 6,445
    edited 2009-04-02 18:42
    Obc,

    I just talked with my lovely wife... and we are coming!!!

    If anyone is interested, I could do a talk and/or Q/A session on LMM, and I should be able to demonstrate my LMM assembler, plus more [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    With a bit of luck, I may have one or two of the Propeller hardware products I am working on right now ready by that time - at least prototypes anyway, in which case I may need a small table.

    Thanks,

    Bill
    Oldbitcollector said...
    Sorry about the confusion... I believe we have everyone on the same page now. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    Reminder: If you are registering for the UPENE & UPEW expos you should receive an
    email (generally within 24 hours) that confirms your registration. If you do not receive
    this email, please contact me either by PM or these threads.

    Thanks!
    OBC
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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2009-04-02 18:47
    Awesome

    I shall add you to the presenters list when I do the next update!


    OBC

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  • rjo_rjo_ Posts: 1,825
    edited 2009-04-02 19:28
    Oldbit... I registered a while back. I can't say for sure that I didn't get a response, but I didn't see one.
    I am planning to attend both meetings.
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2009-04-02 19:45
    I generally return response to all emails within 24-48 hours.
    If you didn't get a "RESERVATION CONFIRMED" within the week,
    then I didn't get it. Might have gotten gobbled up by the spam
    filter, you are welcome to PM the information to me.

    rjo_ said...
    Oldbit... I registered a while back. I can't say for sure that I didn't get a response, but I didn't see one.
    I am planning to attend both meetings.
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  • jazzedjazzed Posts: 11,803
    edited 2009-04-02 21:12
    OBC FYI your web page lists the West coast expo as July 27 & 28.

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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2009-04-02 21:18
    Wow. How did everyone I miss that..

    There are a dozen of us working on this.. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    Changing it as soon as I can get into the software.


    Ah, It's on the Warranty Void pages, (my site) Oops!
    My fault.. Changed!

    Fortunately all of the official pages are dead on. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    OBC

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    Post Edited (Oldbitcollector) : 4/2/2009 9:23:33 PM GMT
  • BamseBamse Posts: 561
    edited 2009-04-13 15:01
    Howdy...

    Just signed up for the UPEW, I'll be bringing my 64x64 LED Pong board and the Datasette that loads C=64 programs. wink.gif

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  • SSteveSSteve Posts: 808
    edited 2009-04-13 23:13
    Timothy D. Swieter said...
    Hmmm - even more reasons to try and make it to the Expo in Cali.
    Hey, Timothy, here's a little tip from a native: Never say "Cali" in northern California. It may fly down in L.A. but up here we call it California.

    And just in case you make it down there during your trip: San Francisco is either "San Francisco" or "The City," never "frisco". smilewinkgrin.gif

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