COMPLETED (Until next year) - Electronics/Microcontrollers/Computers Meetup?

granz · Apr 28, 2025, 06:25 PM

I was talking to Brian (@MicroNut) yesterday, and we decided that we wanted to have a get together/meetup some time soon. We were thinking maybe the end of summer/early fall, time frame (Aug, Sep, Oct.) How does that sound to you guys.

I have several projects that I wanted to show off, and maybe get some input/help from you guys. The idea would be to have something kind of like Jeff (@OldBitCollector) used to do with his Unofficial Propeller Expos; kind of an informal show-and-tell, or just gathering together to have some fun.

Brian is looking at some possible meeting places near his place (near Meadville, PA - about an hour south of Erie, PA, and about two hours north of Pittsburgh.) Meanwhile I will look around the Pittsburgh area (I live about an hour east of Pittsburgh) to see what I can find available for a meeting room to rent.

Is there any interest in a meetup? How would you feel about traveling to the 'Burgh, or Erie (or in between) for a get together? Anyone have any comments/input (as Johnny Five says: need input.

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JKnightandKARR · Apr 28, 2025, 11:33 PM

Quote from: granz on Apr 28, 2025, 06:25 PMI was talking to Brian (@MicroNut) yesterday, and we decided that we wanted to have a get together/meetup some time soon. We were thinking maybe the end of summer/early fall, time frame (Aug, Sep, Oct.) How does that sound to you guys.

I have several projects that I wanted to show off, and maybe get some input/help from you guys. The idea would be to have something kind of like Jeff (@OldBitCollector) used to do with his Unofficial Propeller Expos; kind of an informal show-and-tell, or just gathering together to have some fun.

Brian is looking at some possible meeting places near his place (near Meadville, PA - about an hour south of Erie, PA, and about two hours north of Pittsburgh.) Meanwhile I will look around the Pittsburgh area (I live about an hour east of Pittsburgh) to see what I can find available for a meeting room to rent.

Is there any interest in a meetup? How would you feel about traveling to the 'Burgh, or Erie (or in between) for a get together? Anyone have any comments/input (as Johnny Five says: need input. )

I'll say sounds like fun after I recover from PAIN!!..... Tooth removal 4/22, was a hard pull n had to remove in parts.., yes still hurts, bagel chip + sore socket = INSTANT N LOTTA PAIN!!!! But back to the other, does sound like fun, hope van can make it ok.

Chris Savage · Apr 29, 2025, 09:05 AM

Quote from: granz on Apr 28, 2025, 06:25 PMIs there any interest in a meetup? How would you feel about traveling to the 'Burgh, or Erie (or in between) for a get together? Anyone have any comments/input (as Johnny Five says: need input. )

Erie would be the easiest for me, since I live in central NY. Granz, would you be bringing the missus? I feel like if I took a long trip, I would be bringing mine with me. We'd want to see some sights while we were out and about.

One final thing...Valerie reminded me that there are three dates around that time-span that we won't be available:

Weekend of August 2nd.
Weekend of August 29th.
Weekend of September 20th.

granz · Apr 29, 2025, 11:11 AM

Quote from: Chris Savage on Apr 29, 2025, 09:05 AMGranz, would you be bringing the missus? I feel like if I took a long trip, I would be bringing mine with me. We'd want to see some sights while we were out and about.

Great idea! If Valerie were to go, then Marilyn would be much more likely to go, also.

Quote from: Chris Savage on Apr 29, 2025, 09:05 AMOne final thing...Valerie reminded me that there are three dates around that time-span that we won't be available:

Weekend of August 2nd.
Weekend of August 29th.
Weekend of September 20th.

OK, we are also planning a trip, or two, ourselves. That is part of the purpose of this thread (the other being "is there interest"?)

MicroNut · Apr 29, 2025, 06:34 PM

Of course I'm interested. I'm probably the most centrally located one that would come (40 miles south of Erie along I79) so anywhere would work for me. I also have 2 friends in Erie I meet monthly (granz has met them) that would probably be interested as well. Of the weekends you listed Sept 20th is best for me. If this does take place in Erie, where I grew up, I know some points of interest and some good local restaurants. Since I moved away 25 years ago I don't know of a good place to meet there but I will ask my friends and family in Erie for suggestions if that is the decided location. Also any location with a Micro Center nearby works for me

Chris Savage · Apr 29, 2025, 09:27 PM

Quote from: MicroNut on Apr 29, 2025, 06:34 PMOf the weekends you listed Sept 20th is best for me.

I apologize if I caused any confusion. Those weekends I listed are the ones I an not available.

MicroNut · Apr 29, 2025, 10:06 PM

oops!!! I misread that! I cannot do the following weekends 7/19, 7/28, 8/2.

Chris Savage · May 23, 2025, 01:19 PM

So, what are we thinking on this? Are there any ideas on actual dates / places knowing the dates some of us are unavailable?

JKnightandKARR · May 23, 2025, 02:29 PM

I need to know too so i can put in time off req.

Chris Savage · May 23, 2025, 02:40 PM

[quote athor=JKnightandKARR link=msg=1885 date=1748024945]I need to know too so i can put in time off req.[/quote]

I'm hoping we can do it on a weekend to reduce my need to do that. Also, @granz, have you asked the missus if she's joining us? Valerie is coming with me, either way.

granz · May 23, 2025, 04:39 PM

Quote from: Chris Savage on May 23, 2025, 01:19 PMSo, what are we thinking on this? Are there any ideas on actual dates / places knowing the dates some of us are unavailable?

I must admit that it had slipped my mind - sorry about that.
@MicroNut, any word about a meeting place? Dates and times that it is available?

I guess that, in case Brian cannot find any place, I'll go ahead and start trying to find a place, but it'll probably be closer to Pittsburgh.

Quote from: Chris Savage on May 23, 2025, 02:40 PMI'm hoping we can do it on a weekend to reduce my need to do that.

Yes, I think that the only way to do this will be on a Saturday. Being retired, I can do weekdays, but most people would have difficulty with that.

Quote from: Chris Savage on May 23, 2025, 02:40 PMAlso, @granz, have you asked the missus if she's joining us? Valerie is coming with me, either way.

I just asked Marilyn, but she is not sure right now.

Chris Savage · May 23, 2025, 07:16 PM

Quote from: granz on May 23, 2025, 04:39 PMI guess that, in case Brian cannot find any place, I'll go ahead and start trying to find a place, but it'll probably be closer to Pittsburgh.

Does this mean Erie is out?

Quote from: granz on May 23, 2025, 04:39 PMI just asked Marilyn, but she is not sure right now.

Okay.

granz · May 23, 2025, 07:42 PM

Quote from: Chris Savage on May 23, 2025, 07:16 PMDoes this mean Erie is out?

No, it just means that I will be looking for places closer to Pittsburgh (as well as further north,) while Brian (and anyone else who can lend a hand) looks closer to his place. BTW, he does not live in Erie, but about forty miles south - he will be looking in Erie, and nearer to his home.

Chris Savage · May 23, 2025, 08:12 PM

Quote from: granz on May 23, 2025, 07:42 PMNo, it just means that I will be looking for places closer to Pittsburgh (as well as further north,) while Brian (and anyone else who can lend a hand) looks closer to his place. BTW, he does not live in Erie, but about forty miles south - he will be looking in Erie, and nearer to his home.

Erie is ~200 miles drive for me. Pittsburgh adds ~100 miles to that.

granz · May 23, 2025, 08:53 PM

Quote from: Chris Savage on May 23, 2025, 08:12 PMErie is ~200 miles drive for me. Pittsburgh adds ~100 miles to that.

OK, but it adds an additional 100 miles for Joe, and me. Although, it is less than 100 miles total for me to get up to Erie; so maybe that is where we should look.

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COMPLETED (Until next year) - Electronics/Microcontrollers/Computers Meetup?