Last year I think I either stayed at a Red Roof Inn or a Comfort Inn, it was just North of the highway and about a 7 minute drive or so to the Expo. I thought that place was OK for a night or two.
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The Comfort Inn looks like the best bet so far. If my map reading is correct, it is only about 5 miles from Norwalk. Is the road any more torn up than it was last year? The place where most of us stayed last year was also hosting about two dozen 'coon hounds. To be honest, they were amazingly quiet, but only one or two yelps can spoil a nights sleep! I'll hold off for a few more days before I make my reservations.
Ron
I can't speak for the roads being better... This is Ohio, and the winter snows here tear the roads up terrible.
I don't think you'll find them to be worse.. [noparse]:)[/noparse]
The Comfort Inn option will be a "no frills" clean bed and working TV. Compared to the hotel in Rocklin at
UPEW this area is expensive! You can thank Cedar Point for that..
BTW, anyone planning to hit the park Sunday this year?
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BTW, anyone planning to hit the park Sunday this year?
I'm really hoping to attend, I plan to commit and pay for a room within a week, maybe 2. I plan on bringing 3 of my kids this year, and I plan to go to Kalahari again this year, I think they claim to be North America's largest indoor water park. It's certainly huge!
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Timothy D. Swieter said...
You bet!! If I am able to come I will bring some items for the raffle and some items for sale. If there is room, then I would also bring some items for the freebie table.
@Timothy,
If you can make it, I've got a friend who I spent the afternoon introducing to the Propeller
who would very much like to talk to you. I noticed that he had many LED modules attached
to his car when I helped him get some monitors out of my shop. When I asked him how he
was controlling them he say he was an "LED nut" and using prefab modules.
I've showed him the Propeller & some of your videos... He's not afraid to solder and
very interested in the idea that the Propeller has 32 I/O pins to play with.
BTW, Any chance you'll be bringing some screens to sell? I'd like to purchase one from
you if you are coming over. [noparse]:)[/noparse]
Thanks OBC - I would love to talk to any one who claims to be an LED Nut!! Though I haven't claimed that title myself, I have had people describe me as being that way.
I will certainly bring over LCD screens and the TFT LCD screens with driver boards. Those are a popular product and I will probably have a sale price for the expo as well.
Still checking on arrangements and travel costs and vacation time.
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What about the Comfort Inn turned you off? Usually Comfort Inns are a step or two above the Econo Lodge I stayed in last year, but not as luxurious as Hampton Inns and such. Since I am more a Super 8 kind of guy than a Hampton Inn guy, I will probably stay with Comfort Inn unless you tell about giant roaches or some such, or Jeff can get a much better price at Best Western.
I revised my previous post, it seems I DID stay at the HAMPTON INN last time...I must be getting my facts completely wrong, getting mixed up with some dump I stayed at some other time.
Generally Comfort Inn is clean, but don't expect new.. In otherwords the everything from
the wall decorations down to the TV itself is usually the same stuff that was purchased
when the building was constructed.
I appreciate the commentary on the hotels guys! It helps me plan for next year!
I was wondering if Parallax would be gracious enough to send some of their factory seconds for the free table so we can have the fun of fixing up the boards like the UPEW attendees did?
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Is about 30 minutes away from Norwalk but much closer to Sandusky. Rates are about $30/night with a 2 night stay. The park has a nice beach and last year, had lots of open camp sites. It's a good fit for me because my kids are too young for Cedar Point or the water park, but it still provides a family get-away. No AC or TV unless you bring your own, but the breeze of the lake kept things cool last year....
I have made my reservations at the Comfort Inn for Friday and Saturday nights. FWIW, I had to go thru all of the codes until I got to "Jeff Ledger" to get the special rate.
If anybody wants to get together for supper on Friday, we can meet in the lobby of the Comfort Inn at 6:00 and proceed to a nearby restaurant.
Forgot to mention: My dad will be there as my chaperone. You will only need to reserve him for food, he dosn't do electronics so he won't need a protoboard!
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Yes! Hope you will being bringing some Goodies to sell. (Pocketterm, maybe Replica 1?)
Speaking times will be assigned in the morning. All speakers need to chose their time
and put it on our board. (First come, first serve)
@Microcontrolled:
Excellent! Looking forward to meeting you! Thank you for your observation about dad,
and allowing someone else to get a freebie pack!
Last year there was a small fee for the expo. I didn't see any fee listed for this year. I mention it because I'm organizing a small group from the Ann Arbor MI area again this year.
My dad was wondering if the location where we are having the expo at has WiFi. He just found out that his Fantasy Football draft day is that Saterday and he is REALLY into it. :-/
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I can't speak for the roads being better... This is Ohio, and the winter snows here tear the roads up terrible.
I don't think you'll find them to be worse.. [noparse]:)[/noparse]
The Comfort Inn option will be a "no frills" clean bed and working TV. Compared to the hotel in Rocklin at
UPEW this area is expensive! You can thank Cedar Point for that..
BTW, anyone planning to hit the park Sunday this year?
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You said:
"The Comfort Inn option will be a "no frills" clean bed and working TV. "
Sort of like the Econo Lodge, without the dogs and $30 a night less expensive. It seems like a good trade for a 5 mile drive.
Ron
I'm really hoping to attend, I plan to commit and pay for a room within a week, maybe 2. I plan on bringing 3 of my kids this year, and I plan to go to Kalahari again this year, I think they claim to be North America's largest indoor water park. It's certainly huge!
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@Timothy,
If you can make it, I've got a friend who I spent the afternoon introducing to the Propeller
who would very much like to talk to you. I noticed that he had many LED modules attached
to his car when I helped him get some monitors out of my shop. When I asked him how he
was controlling them he say he was an "LED nut" and using prefab modules.
I've showed him the Propeller & some of your videos... He's not afraid to solder and
very interested in the idea that the Propeller has 32 I/O pins to play with.
BTW, Any chance you'll be bringing some screens to sell? I'd like to purchase one from
you if you are coming over. [noparse]:)[/noparse]
OBC
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I will certainly bring over LCD screens and the TFT LCD screens with driver boards. Those are a popular product and I will probably have a sale price for the expo as well.
Still checking on arrangements and travel costs and vacation time.
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What about the Comfort Inn turned you off? Usually Comfort Inns are a step or two above the Econo Lodge I stayed in last year, but not as luxurious as Hampton Inns and such. Since I am more a Super 8 kind of guy than a Hampton Inn guy, I will probably stay with Comfort Inn unless you tell about giant roaches or some such, or Jeff can get a much better price at Best Western.
Ron
I revised my previous post, it seems I DID stay at the HAMPTON INN last time...I must be getting my facts completely wrong, getting mixed up with some dump I stayed at some other time.
Sorry Comfort Inn.
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the wall decorations down to the TV itself is usually the same stuff that was purchased
when the building was constructed.
I appreciate the commentary on the hotels guys! It helps me plan for next year!
OBC
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Is there any chance that I could get some help setting up a shade structure/tent for my demo? My project needs to be seen in the dark.
thanks,
Dave Monachello
Post Edited (sssidney) : 7/24/2009 11:47:16 PM GMT
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East Harbor State Park
www.eastharborstatepark.org/
Is about 30 minutes away from Norwalk but much closer to Sandusky. Rates are about $30/night with a 2 night stay. The park has a nice beach and last year, had lots of open camp sites. It's a good fit for me because my kids are too young for Cedar Point or the water park, but it still provides a family get-away. No AC or TV unless you bring your own, but the breeze of the lake kept things cool last year....
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If anybody wants to get together for supper on Friday, we can meet in the lobby of the Comfort Inn at 6:00 and proceed to a nearby restaurant.
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I'll bring my Mini-Dins and a few other things to sell down there.
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Just wanted to confirm that you have me registered. I'll be there with some of my stuff. Will there be info on setup times, etc.
Finally a close venue to attend, WOHOOO!
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Yes! Hope you will being bringing some Goodies to sell. (Pocketterm, maybe Replica 1?)
Speaking times will be assigned in the morning. All speakers need to chose their time
and put it on our board. (First come, first serve)
@Microcontrolled:
Excellent! Looking forward to meeting you! Thank you for your observation about dad,
and allowing someone else to get a freebie pack!
OBC
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Last year there was a small fee for the expo. I didn't see any fee listed for this year. I mention it because I'm organizing a small group from the Ann Arbor MI area again this year.
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I will need RSVP on all those who are attending so that I can plan food, etc.
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Actually, Hats off to Parallax. they have picked up the tab this year. [noparse]:)[/noparse]
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Awesome avatar! Love it!
@Everyone:
We are nearly 80 RSVP's as of this morning! This is gearing up to be another great event!
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