Tursi Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 The hotel everyone seems to be staying at, the Best Western, has a conference room available on Friday from 7am to 11pm for $200. I'm waiting for an answer from them if they will do a half day, from 3pm to 11pm (since most people won't be there until later), at a reduced rate. It would be nice to get at least 8 people to commit to chipping in so it would only be $25 each. I'll be the first to put my name on the list. that's not a bad price at all! I'll chip in for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc.hull Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Marc, are you attending this year? There is a rumor that you are working on something interesting I can't be there this year. We did a tonsillectomy, oral surgery and braces this spring. My deductible still isn't met and my cash stash looks like a popcorn fart. Seems I always miss the good years ;(. Since Tim is my northern connection I am waiting for him to chime in on his attendance prospects. I have a bit of something he might show if he can muster the drive south (sorry bud, I saw the bus coming and couldn't resist throwing you under it . Ernie may show the SID software he finished. You guys have fun. I am sorry I am going to miss meeting the K and and anyone else . Perhaps one of the brainier of the bunch can set up some kind of George Jettson video phone ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Vorticon Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I can't be there this year. We did a tonsillectomy, oral surgery and braces this spring. My deductible still isn't met and my cash stash looks like a popcorn fart. Seems I always miss the good years ;(. Since Tim is my northern connection I am waiting for him to chime in on his attendance prospects. I have a bit of something he might show if he can muster the drive south (sorry bud, I saw the bus coming and couldn't resist throwing you under it . Ernie may show the SID software he finished. You guys have fun. I am sorry I am going to miss meeting the K and and anyone else . Perhaps one of the brainier of the bunch can set up some kind of George Jettson video phone ?? Yup, that'll do it... We'll miss you, and there is always next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew180 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Well, the lady from the hotel responsible for the conference rooms won't get back with me about the reduced rate (she has not replied to my email or returned my calls.) There are only 4 names on the "I'll contribute to the cost" list, so do we just want to drop the conference room and cram in to someone's room? Otherwise it will be $50 each for the conference room and we have to be out by 11pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 a room will be fine by me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Vorticon Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Last year we had 4 people in Marc's room and it was just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc.hull Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Last year my wife took a look at one of the Executive sweets at the hotel. Large enough for 10 people at least and not very expensive, especially if someone or two stayed there as well. Maybe worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Whether I am there or not, I am willing to chip in for the gathering room. Can send via PayPal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew180 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Sunday. Is anyone interested in TI related stuff on Sunday? Is anyone going to be around, and if so, how late in the day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Vorticon Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I have to leave Sunday morning unfortunately... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 I'll be there until around 5pm ish Sunday I think, then off to the airport... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tursi Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 We can just do the room till the wee hours. Mine has only me in it I'm leaving Sunday afternoon myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kl99 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 the more ti-99 stuff the better! i will be ready friday/saturday/sunday! just give me some breaks for eating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Eating?? You WOMAN! What's wrong with you?!! You don't need FOOD - you have the TI! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tursi Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 The TI was /designed/ for snacking. It has a pizza-reheater right there under the cartridge port!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unhuman Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 The TI was /designed/ for snacking. It has a pizza-reheater right there under the cartridge port!! Damn I just thought that was a cartridge crasher. No wonder I had so many problems as a kid. I wasn't eating my pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Flight and hotel booked Saturday. Found an inexpensive hotel and got a good flight pricing. See everyone going next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 He he! How will we recognise each other? It'll have to be something inconspicuous - like a wearing a console on our head or something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I have a feeling we will know who is there for the Faire. I am working on something which will make me easily identifiable. Aside from possibly being the only person wearing jean shorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Of course, I'll be dressed as the Queen, so you'll recognise me instantly! (Failing that, I'll be sporting a TurboForth shirt!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tursi Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I have a feeling we will know who is there for the Faire. I am working on something which will make me easily identifiable. Aside from possibly being the only person wearing jean shorts. Eek! You know it will likely be quite cold, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I have a feeling we will know who is there for the Faire. I am working on something which will make me easily identifiable. Aside from possibly being the only person wearing jean shorts. Eek! You know it will likely be quite cold, right? NOAA says high of 58F for Saturday. That is sweating weather for me, brother. Aside from that, unless I miss my guess, being it will be "cold" that day, I suspect the heat will be on in the library. To ward off any of the weather-is-different-in-Chicago-than-Florida debates, suffice to say that I am a child of the northern winters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+InsaneMultitasker Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Marc, are you attending this year? There is a rumor that you are working on something interesting I can't be there this year. We did a tonsillectomy, oral surgery and braces this spring. My deductible still isn't met and my cash stash looks like a popcorn fart. Seems I always miss the good years ;(. Since Tim is my northern connection I am waiting for him to chime in on his attendance prospects. I have a bit of something he might show if he can muster the drive south (sorry bud, I saw the bus coming and couldn't resist throwing you under it . Ernie may show the SID software he finished. You guys have fun. I am sorry I am going to miss meeting the K and and anyone else . Perhaps one of the brainier of the bunch can set up some kind of George Jettson video phone ?? Well... I had planned to reserve one of the executive suites so that folks could pop in and set up equipment or talk 'shop'. Last week I had to pull back from those plans for a few reasons. Fortunately, I didn't announce my intent It looks like a Saturday morning commute to Evanston is more likely, though if a few things settle down I may chance a Friday night arrival. I won't know until Thursday at the earlies. It is also doubtful that the cooler of adult beverages (or Diet Coke, Matthew!) will be tagging along this time either but there is always some hope. grin PS - That was my room last year, Vorticon, it's just that Marcus helped me break an RGB monitor and all things went south from there. Or did that start from the cooler contents? I honestly do -not- remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 BTW, I wanted to mention that my flight lands in ORD at 9:33am so I expect to be at the library around 10:30 or so. I will have no luggage, so my task is just to get to the train and make a couple of transfers to get to Evanston. Hopefully I will not miss a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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