UPEDU - call for interested parties and suggestions
Peter Jakacki
Posts: 10,193
Okay, I'm sick of all these UPExxs. Not that I have been to any one of them, but I'm sick of not being to any one of them but hearing all about them. So c'mon Aussie, c'mon, let's organize our own UPE "Down Under" (UPEDU) pronounced UPE DU, and translated into English (our second language) "Yeah, finally, sounds good, let's do it". What do you say?
I make a proposal that we organize a venue somewhere on the East Coast and central like the Gold Coast for instance or even Byron Bay etc. I know a lot of you guys out Perth and Adelaide way might feel isolated and handicapped because of your position (which you are
) but if we can make this work then we can consider a new location for next time.
My feeling is that somewhere around September to November is good and we would make it a weekend event. I'd love to see the stuff you guys are doing and and we could include at the Expo:
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Even if there are only a dozen of us plus family etc we can make this work. Depending upon numbers we can also work out the best place for a venue but I welcome suggestions for a UPEDU from all.
I make a proposal that we organize a venue somewhere on the East Coast and central like the Gold Coast for instance or even Byron Bay etc. I know a lot of you guys out Perth and Adelaide way might feel isolated and handicapped because of your position (which you are
) but if we can make this work then we can consider a new location for next time.My feeling is that somewhere around September to November is good and we would make it a weekend event. I'd love to see the stuff you guys are doing and and we could include at the Expo:
- Presentations
- Beer
- Giveaways
- Food
- Bargain Table
- Coffee
- Contests
- Beer
- Prizes
- Wine
- Guest speakers
- Food
- Hands-on Workshops
- Beer
)Even if there are only a dozen of us plus family etc we can make this work. Depending upon numbers we can also work out the best place for a venue but I welcome suggestions for a UPEDU from all.
Comments
-Phil
OBC
Ken Gracey
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They ran a Mini Maker Faire here in January. Andy's video walkthrough here. To hang it off something like this would be ideal IMHO, as it spreads into 3d printing, quadcopters, artistic electronics and other stuff too. I just suspect it might be easier to get others involved beyond those on the Parallax forum.
But, Byron sounds fun too. Perhaps both
My vote would be for November or later as I'll be o/s in october any busy preparing in September.
Hmmm .... after Propeller II I have some vacation time coming up ... (Again -->), ... Hmmm
We'd even put on decent weather for you
Just returned from Brisbane stopping in Balina with relos - Sydney to Brisbane is about 850km and 11hrs drive. The road is improving but roadworks slows the trip. Byron Bay is only about 30-40 mins drive from Balina.
Count me in but no so sure Liz will go (wife).
tubular: careful about promises of the weather - its been terrible up and down the coast this year so far.
In any case, sounds a great idea. Plane tickets are cheap these days. My propeller touchscreen system is portable so I can bring it along (It went on my skiing holiday, and yes, I am a sad case).
We have family in Brisbane so the kids will be keen.
So where are we thinking? My only request - can it be somewhere reasonably near an airport. Taxi/train/bus distance rather than "hire car" distance.
I had no idea there were direct flights to Ballina from here, let alone for $69. So, when were you thinking, Peter?
Wow! I've always thought that it would be cool to visit "Down Under," but never did anything about it - until just now. Unfortunately, just under $2K (Pittsburgh to Brisbane and then car rental plus motel, etc.) is a bit rich for my blood at this time. On the other hand, if my business kicks in and I start making a bunch of money (actually, $2K is not a huge amount for a business trip, just more than I have now) I may come down and make a few new "mates."