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VUPES- very unofficial propeller expo sydney..

HannoHanno Posts: 1,130
edited 2011-05-18 22:25 in Propeller 1
Hi,
I'm stopping over in Sydney, Australia in 10 days on my way to UPEW. How about we have a "very unofficial expo"?
I'm flying in Sunday the 15th in the morning, leaving on the 18th. I'll bring my toys if you bring yours!
Hanno
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  • RossHRossH Posts: 5,519
    edited 2011-05-05 02:16
    Hanno wrote: »
    Hi,
    I'm stopping over in Sydney, Australia in 10 days on my way to UPEW. How about we have a "very unofficial expo"?
    I'm flying in Sunday the 15th in the morning, leaving on the 18th. I'll bring my toys if you bring yours!
    Hanno
    Hi Hanno,

    I have no toys to bring along, but I'd be interested in joining in. Let's see who else we can rope in!

    Ross.
  • HannoHanno Posts: 1,130
    edited 2011-05-05 02:38
    Yeah! Looks like it's a go- Cluso is in as well. (I mistakenly posted on the General forum- let's use this one from now on)
    I'll bring some TBots, PropScope and assorted peripherals- bluetooth, cameras, lasers... :) I also have my family with me, but we're pretty flexible. How does Sunday later afternoon/dinner suit?
    Hanno
  • RossHRossH Posts: 5,519
    edited 2011-05-05 03:00
    Hi Hanno,

    Sounds good. I may also have family in tow. I'll pencil in the date and we can figure out the details later.

    Ross.
  • Cluso99Cluso99 Posts: 18,069
    edited 2011-05-05 05:58
    As I said, count me in. I should be back from Brisbane by then :)
    Hopefully I can show you my new pcb designs.
  • TubularTubular Posts: 4,717
    edited 2011-05-05 07:10
    Hmmm very tempted! Looks like being a record Prop gathering ( > 2)

    Let me see what's possible tomorrow. I gather Sunday looks the most practical ?
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2011-05-05 12:18
    Very cool... Post a pic of you guys from the local pub after it's over.. :)
  • schillschill Posts: 741
    edited 2011-05-05 12:33
    You guys need to plan these things a little further in advance. This could be my excuse to return to Sydney after 40+ years (after moving to the US).

    Of course, I can't even find time off to make it to UPEW so VUPES would probably be out of the question anyway.
  • TubularTubular Posts: 4,717
    edited 2011-05-06 15:48
    I could come up on Tuesday if there was any interest in a gathering other than Sunday. I'm working my way through an OpenCV book and wouldn't mind swapping notes with Hanno. I'll let Ron Nollet know whats happening too
  • lonesocklonesock Posts: 917
    edited 2011-05-06 15:58
    Have fun!
    Oldbitcollector (Jeff) wrote: »
    Very cool... Post a pic of you guys from the local pub after it's over.. :)
    Make sure there are at least 8 of you, with someone in the middle, distributing keg-access in a round-robin fashion. [8^)

    Jonathan
  • pacmanpacman Posts: 327
    edited 2011-05-07 00:45
    So what date is that? I'm currently recovering from neck surgery so I'd have to con a driver (looks over lovingly at wife), but with all the other running about she has had to do.....

    I'd love to come - but I'd be on the 'sponge' end of the scale (rather than the "font of knowledge" end)

    Ohh so tempting........
  • Cluso99Cluso99 Posts: 18,069
    edited 2011-05-07 03:20
    pacman: Can you trravel by train? Depending on where it is, I may go by train from Woy Woy. Otherwise I will drive and could collect you from the station.
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2011-05-07 11:30
    @Hanno,

    Be warned... This is how it starts.. You'll think you have a few guys showing up and wind up with standing room only. :):)

    Keep up updated guys!

    OBC
  • HannoHanno Posts: 1,130
    edited 2011-05-07 15:37
    Thanks OBC!
    It'll be fantastic to meet you guys in real life! Really looking forward to this. Still need to sort out logistics. Let's figure out what time/location works best for everyone. I'm staying in Manly and can arrange things around this event. I fly in at 11, am taking kids to music at the Opera House from 2pm-3pm and at some point need to check in. Other than that I'm free until I head to LAX on Wednesday morning.
    Hanno
  • RossHRossH Posts: 5,519
    edited 2011-05-07 16:03
    Hanno wrote: »
    Thanks OBC!
    It'll be fantastic to meet you guys in real life! Really looking forward to this. Still need to sort out logistics. Let's figure out what time/location works best for everyone. I'm staying in Manly and can arrange things around this event. I fly in at 11, am taking kids to music at the Opera House from 2pm-3pm and at some point need to check in. Other than that I'm free until I head to LAX on Wednesday morning.
    Hanno
    Late Sunday afternoon or early evening in Manly sounds good to me.

    Ross.
  • HannoHanno Posts: 1,130
    edited 2011-05-12 06:23
    Sunday's coming up! I randomly picked the first bar I found- how about we meet here:
    http://www.sugarlounge.com.au/
    Should we start at 5pm?
    Hanno
  • TubularTubular Posts: 4,717
    edited 2011-05-12 18:14
    Ron Nollet cannot make it at short notice and sends his apologies.
    I've PM'd the other prop users I know are in Sydney - to check in with this thread if interested.
  • RossHRossH Posts: 5,519
    edited 2011-05-13 01:27
    Hanno wrote: »
    Sunday's coming up! I randomly picked the first bar I found- how about we meet here:
    http://www.sugarlounge.com.au/
    Should we start at 5pm?
    Hanno

    Okay - see you (and everyone else) there!

    Ross.
  • Cluso99Cluso99 Posts: 18,069
    edited 2011-05-13 22:29
    Hanno: I drove back from the Gold Coast last night, so I am here now. Just have to check with the boss to ensure there isnt something I cannot get out of. Hopefully I will be there tomorrow at 5pm.

    Pacman: Do you need a lift from Gosford/Woy Woy??
  • pacmanpacman Posts: 327
    edited 2011-05-13 23:48
    Guys,

    I'm not going to be able to make it. I'm still recovering and need the rest just a little too much. Please have a ale in my absence and do lots of good networking.... Make sure someone takes a photo please...

    Cluso - Thanks heaps for your offer..



    So..Next year??
  • RossHRossH Posts: 5,519
    edited 2011-05-14 00:04
    pacman,

    That's a shame - but don't worry. I'll enter your name in the sweepstakes anyway.

    One lucky VUPES participant will go home with .... (wait for it!) .... a free copy of Catalina!

    Ross.
  • pacmanpacman Posts: 327
    edited 2011-05-14 02:45
    Huge thanks for the entry - I know I _should_ learn C on the prop, and a "free" free copy would push me just that little bit more

    (that double up is deliberate...)
  • pacmanpacman Posts: 327
    edited 2011-05-14 03:11
    Guys,

    I was recently given one microchip Multimedia expansion board http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1406&dDocName=en548037

    I had visions of connecting this to a propeller and having some form of driver to "do stuff". The prop as a back end, and this as front end. Thought that might get some PIC users more interested in the prop..

    Life has gotten in the way and I have made absolutely no progress.

    Hence I offer it to one of you to "'carry the torch" and "do good things"

    So if one of you would like this then please drop me a line.

    Couple of proviso's
    1) you must actually do something with it {unlike me} - or pass it to another propeller head if you are unable to complete the quest :-)
    2) any "object(s)" you develop much be made available in the obex...
    3) When your done with it - you might consider passing it to someone else on the forums to further advance the cause of the propeller

    That's not too onerous is it?
  • RaymanRayman Posts: 14,877
    edited 2011-05-14 09:14
    pacman, thanks for mentioning that board. I didn't know about it and it's very similar to something I'm working on...
    Had no idea people would pay $250 for such a thing!
  • Cluso99Cluso99 Posts: 18,069
    edited 2011-05-14 14:55
    Anyone else attending tonight? (I have a small problem - I have to get out of a family do that replaces Mothers Day since I was away)
  • RossHRossH Posts: 5,519
    edited 2011-05-14 16:11
    Cluso99 wrote: »
    Anyone else attending tonight? (I have a small problem - I have to get out of a family do that replaces Mothers Day since I was away)
    Hi Cluso,

    Yes, I'll be there!

    Ross.
  • Cluso99Cluso99 Posts: 18,069
    edited 2011-05-14 22:32
    Hanno,
    Sorry, had issues with getting away this evening. Perhaps we can catch up tomorrow or Tuesday?
    Hope you and Ross have a great time :(
  • HannoHanno Posts: 1,130
    edited 2011-05-14 23:26
    Busy Day! When plane hit 100kph in Christchurch I finally turned to my wife and told her we're escaping the quakes- at least for a while. Since then a nice flight, bus, train, music at the Opera House and now on a Manly fairy! Be there in 30 minutes!
    Hanno
  • RossHRossH Posts: 5,519
    edited 2011-05-15 04:04
    Hanno wrote: »
    ... and now on a Manly fairy! ...
    Hanno,

    I don't care how manly that fairy is, you'd better get off quicksmart! New Zealand may be quite liberal about this kind of thing, but not here in Australia!

    Ross.

    P.S. VUPES was a great success! Cool propeller gadgets and cold beer - what could be better? A good time was had by all two of the official participants (and the several non-official family members seemed to have a nice time as well!). Pacman won the door prize, and can download his prize any time from SourceForge.
  • Cluso99Cluso99 Posts: 18,069
    edited 2011-05-15 04:33
    Great news Ross. Sorry I had to cancel. I have been away for 2 wks and just arrived back and family had organised dinner up here on the coast for 5:30pm. Tried to get out of it, but my daughter is here from Singapore for a week, so no luck.

    Hanno, do you still have time tomorrow or Tuesday? I have to work around my daughter leaving Tuesday afternoon, but otherwise anytime that suits.
  • HannoHanno Posts: 1,130
    edited 2011-05-15 20:57
    Hi Cluso,
    How about you meet me at the bottom, rear of the Manly National Building at 6pm on Tuesday (tomorrow)- we'll find a pub.
    Hanno
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