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  • Re: META: Any Real Life RACC Meetups this summer?

    From Scott Eiler@21:1/5 to Arthur Spitzer on Fri May 24 01:55:35 2024
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    Oh, gee, I'm gonna have to boost this message to Usenet.

    This year I won't be driving, or taking a train.  But a small airport
    five miles from my home will now fly me nonstop to any of eight
    different southwest U.S. destinations, particularly Las Vegas and San
    Diego.  I'd recommend either of those over the larger airports, for
    local accessibility plus things to do.  (Las Vegas has many fine
    museums.  :D )  For airline choices, anyone not on the U.S. west coast
    would probably find Las Vegas easier.

    So, if anyone outside the usual RACCCon crowd wants to meet, I could
    show up.

    - Scott

    On 2024-05-23 17:32, Arthur Spitzer wrote:

    It’s been awhile since the last one (although maybe others have met up since 2019).But just wondering if any RACC (or LNH people) want to get together in Real Life during the summer?I, myself, would be willing to
    drive to some places in California, Arizona, or Nevada (with like a
    Benicia, CA (Hah!) being probably the limit to how far I’d be willing
    to drive.).Ideally I’d prefer some place close like San Diego.Any week
    in say July or August would be fine for me.


    Just wondering if any still has any interest in doing that.


    Arthur “Just wondering…” Spitzer

    --
    -- (signed) Scott Eiler 8{D> ------http://www.eilertech.com/ -------

    Scott was raised as the Last Son of Planet Scottron on Scott Island.
    There he learned that criminals are a cowardly and superstitious lot, especially of Scotts. So Scott secretly went to Scott High School and
    trained himself to become a Scott to confound them. There he built a
    suit of Scott-armor, and was given a mighty Scott-hammer plus an
    invincible Scott-shield. Scott's mighty armament is only subject to
    other Scotts. This is an incredibly common problem, though. So
    Scott has to rely upon his Scott-Sense to identify possible danger.

    So sayeth Scott.

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    <p>Oh, gee, I'm gonna have to boost this message to Usenet.</p>
    <p>This year I won't be driving, or taking a train.  But a small
    airport five miles from my home will now fly me nonstop to any of
    eight different southwest U.S. destinations, particularly Las
    Vegas and San Diego.  I'd recommend either of those over the
    larger airports, for local accessibility plus things to do.  (Las
    Vegas has many fine museums.  :D )  For airline choices, anyone
    not on the U.S. west coast would probably find Las Vegas easier.<br>
    <br>
    So, if anyone outside the usual RACCCon crowd wants to meet, I
    could show up.</p>
    <p>- Scott<br>
    </p>
    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 2024-05-23 17:32, Arthur Spitzer
    wrote:<br>
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    style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21.05px;">It’s
    been awhile since the last one (although maybe others have
    met up since 2019).</span><span
    style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21.05px;"> </span> <span
    style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21.05px;">But just
    wondering if any RACC (or LNH people) want to get together
    in Real Life during the summer?</span><span
    style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21.05px;"> </span> <span
    style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21.05px;">I,
    myself, would be willing to drive to some places in
    California, Arizona, or Nevada (with like a Benicia, CA
    (Hah!) being probably the limit to how far I’d be willing to
    drive.).</span><span
    style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21.05px;"> </span> <span
    style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21.05px;">Ideally
    I’d prefer some place close like San Diego.</span><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21.05px;"> </span> <span
    style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21.05px;">Any week
    in say July or August would be fine for me.</span></p>
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    wondering if any still has any interest in doing that.</span></p>
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    “Just wondering…” Spitzer</span></p>
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    -- (signed) Scott Eiler 8{D&gt; ------ <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.eilertech.com/">http://www.eilertech.com/</a> -------

    Scott was raised as the Last Son of Planet Scottron on Scott Island.
    There he learned that criminals are a cowardly and superstitious lot, especially of Scotts. So Scott secretly went to Scott High School and
    trained himself to become a Scott to confound them. There he built a
    suit of Scott-armor, and was given a mighty Scott-hammer plus an
    invincible Scott-shield. Scott's mighty armament is only subject to
    other Scotts. This is an incredibly common problem, though. So
    Scott has to rely upon his Scott-Sense to identify possible danger.

    So sayeth Scott.</pre>
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  • From candycanearter07@21:1/5 to Drew Perron on Sun May 26 18:40:17 2024
    Drew Perron <[email protected]> wrote at 17:32 this Sunday (GMT):
    On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 8:32 PM Arthur Spitzer <[email protected]> wrote:

    It’s been awhile since the last one (although maybe others have met up since 2019). But just wondering if any RACC (or LNH people) want to get together in Real Life during the summer? I, myself, would be willing to drive to some places in
    California, Arizona, or Nevada (with like a Benicia, CA (Hah!) being probably the limit to how far I’d be willing to drive.). Ideally I’d prefer some place close like San Diego. Any week in say July or August would be fine for me.

    Just wondering if any still has any interest in doing that.

    I wouldn't be able to make anything this year, but I haven't managed
    to make any of the others physically anyway, so. X>

    Drew Nilium


    I wish I could but I can't travel much rn
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  • From candycanearter07@21:1/5 to Scott Eiler on Mon May 27 23:40:21 2024
    Scott Eiler <[email protected]> wrote at 23:27 this Monday (GMT):
    "Gee, Arthur, what do you want to do for fun today?"

    "I dunno, Scott, what do *you* want to do?"

    ... Maybe RACC could have a Zoom meeting.  We always have something like that during RACCCon anyway.

    Scott

    On 2024-05-26 14:00, Arthur Spitzer wrote:
    So, maybe Scott?  Anyone else?

    Also at least one RACC'r could get a free place to stay
    (if you're willing to share a hotel room with me -- and
    forever how long I stay in that hotel room) for whatever
    that is worth.

    Arthur "Anyone?" Spitzer


    Maybe. I'd keep my webcam off tho ^^
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  • From Scott Eiler@21:1/5 to Arthur Spitzer on Mon May 27 23:27:08 2024
    "Gee, Arthur, what do you want to do for fun today?"

    "I dunno, Scott, what do *you* want to do?"

    ... Maybe RACC could have a Zoom meeting.  We always have something like
    that during RACCCon anyway.

    Scott

    On 2024-05-26 14:00, Arthur Spitzer wrote:
    So, maybe Scott?  Anyone else?

    Also at least one RACC'r could get a free place to stay
    (if you're willing to share a hotel room with me -- and
    forever how long I stay in that hotel room) for whatever
    that is worth.

    Arthur "Anyone?" Spitzer

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    -- (signed) Scott Eiler 8{D> ------ http://www.eilertech.com/ -------

    Scott was raised as the Last Son of Planet Scottron on Scott Island.
    There he learned that criminals are a cowardly and superstitious lot, especially of Scotts. So Scott secretly went to Scott High School and
    trained himself to become a Scott to confound them. There he built a
    suit of Scott-armor, and was given a mighty Scott-hammer plus an
    invincible Scott-shield. Scott's mighty armament is only subject to
    other Scotts. This is an incredibly common problem, though. So
    Scott has to rely upon his Scott-Sense to identify possible danger.

    So sayeth Scott.

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  • From Scott Eiler@21:1/5 to Arthur Spitzer on Sun Jun 2 02:26:26 2024
    This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
    Aww, dammit.  I admire Rob's desire to host us all again.  But for
    health reasons I am avoiding extended transport times, off-hours travel,
    and major airports this summer.  Meeting around San Francisco would
    break at least two of those goals, and probably all three.

    (signed) Scott 8{C>

    On 2024-06-01 09:30, Arthur Spitzer wrote:
    Let's try posting that again (since it doesn't show any text on the
    RACC version)

    Hey Rob!

    Okay. So Rob’s willing to host another get together.  I’m willing to drive to the Bay again… but is Scott willing to go if it’s there?

    Also Russ… you still live around Stanford (or where ever you are)?
    Will you be in California sometime in July or August and willing for
    people to come to your Home?

    Arthur “Curious..” Spitzer

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    -- (signed) Scott Eiler 8{D> ------http://www.eilertech.com/ -------

    Scott was raised as the Last Son of Planet Scottron on Scott Island.
    There he learned that criminals are a cowardly and superstitious lot, especially of Scotts. So Scott secretly went to Scott High School and
    trained himself to become a Scott to confound them. There he built a
    suit of Scott-armor, and was given a mighty Scott-hammer plus an
    invincible Scott-shield. Scott's mighty armament is only subject to
    other Scotts. This is an incredibly common problem, though. So
    Scott has to rely upon his Scott-Sense to identify possible danger.

    So sayeth Scott.

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    <p>Aww, dammit.  I admire Rob's desire to host us all again.  But
    for health reasons I am avoiding extended transport times,
    off-hours travel, and major airports this summer.  Meeting around
    San Francisco would break at least two of those goals, and
    probably all three.</p>
    <p>(signed) Scott 8{C&gt;</p>
    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 2024-06-01 09:30, Arthur Spitzer
    wrote:<br>
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    <div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:UICTFontTextStyleTallBody;font-size:17px">Let's
    try posting that again (since it doesn't show any text on the
    RACC version)</div>
    <div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:UICTFontTextStyleTallBody;font-size:17px"><br>
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    <div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:UICTFontTextStyleTallBody;font-size:17px">Hey
    Rob!</div>
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    <div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:UICTFontTextStyleTallBody;font-size:17px">Okay. 
    So Rob’s willing to host another get together.  I’m willing to
    drive to the Bay again… but is Scott willing to go if it’s
    there?</div>
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    <div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:UICTFontTextStyleTallBody;font-size:17px">Also
    Russ… you still live around Stanford (or where ever you are)? 
    Will you be in California sometime in July or August and
    willing for people to come to your Home?</div>
    <div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:UICTFontTextStyleTallBody;font-size:17px"><br>
    </div>
    <div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:UICTFontTextStyleTallBody;font-size:17px">Arthur
    “Curious..” Spitzer</div>
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    </blockquote>
    <pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">--
    -- (signed) Scott Eiler 8{D&gt; ------ <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.eilertech.com/">http://www.eilertech.com/</a> -------

    Scott was raised as the Last Son of Planet Scottron on Scott Island.
    There he learned that criminals are a cowardly and superstitious lot, especially of Scotts. So Scott secretly went to Scott High School and
    trained himself to become a Scott to confound them. There he built a
    suit of Scott-armor, and was given a mighty Scott-hammer plus an
    invincible Scott-shield. Scott's mighty armament is only subject to
    other Scotts. This is an incredibly common problem, though. So
    Scott has to rely upon his Scott-Sense to identify possible danger.

    So sayeth Scott.</pre>
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  • From Russ Allbery@21:1/5 to Arthur Spitzer on Sun Jun 2 18:09:09 2024
    Arthur Spitzer <[email protected]> writes:

    Also Russ… you still live around Stanford (or where ever you are)? Will you be in California sometime in July or August and willing for people
    to come to your Home?

    Sadly, I have been overwhelmed with STUFF this year to the point where I
    need to say no to anything new until I can get my head above water. If
    things would just stop happening so quickly so that I can catch up....

    --
    Russ Allbery ([email protected]) <https://www.eyrie.org/~eagle/>

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  • From candycanearter07@21:1/5 to Russ Allbery on Sun Jun 2 19:20:19 2024
    Russ Allbery <[email protected]> wrote at 18:09 this Sunday (GMT):
    Arthur Spitzer <[email protected]> writes:

    Also Russ… you still live around Stanford (or where ever you are)? Will >> you be in California sometime in July or August and willing for people
    to come to your Home?

    Sadly, I have been overwhelmed with STUFF this year to the point where I
    need to say no to anything new until I can get my head above water. If things would just stop happening so quickly so that I can catch up....


    It's alright, do what you need to.
    --
    user <candycane> is generated from /dev/urandom

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  • From Scott Eiler@21:1/5 to Arthur Spitzer on Mon Jun 3 20:40:56 2024
    Thank you for the invitation, Arthur, but I think I'll pass on San
    Diego.  I might still try for San Francisco, though. (Honestly, most of
    the problem I have is on the Seattle end.)

    Scott

    On 2024-06-02 14:27, Arthur Spitzer wrote:

    From Scott:

    Aww, dammit.  I admire Rob's desire to host us all again. But for
    health reasons I am avoiding extended transport times, off-hours travel, >and major airports this summer.  Meeting around San Francisco would
    break at least two of those goals, and probably all three.

    (signed) Scott 8{C>


    So, I'd probably only do Vegas if I were meeting two or more people
    (at least during the summer months -- part of the reason I like to
    take vacations during the summer is to go to some place that is way
    cooler than Yuma).

    But if you wanted to meet me in say San Diego (or LA) I could spend a
    few days there and then drive to the Bay area to see Rob.

    Arthur "Traveling.." Spitzer

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    -- (signed) Scott Eiler 8{D> ------ http://www.eilertech.com/ -------

    Scott was raised as the Last Son of Planet Scottron on Scott Island.
    There he learned that criminals are a cowardly and superstitious lot, especially of Scotts. So Scott secretly went to Scott High School and
    trained himself to become a Scott to confound them. There he built a
    suit of Scott-armor, and was given a mighty Scott-hammer plus an
    invincible Scott-shield. Scott's mighty armament is only subject to
    other Scotts. This is an incredibly common problem, though. So
    Scott has to rely upon his Scott-Sense to identify possible danger.

    So sayeth Scott.

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  • From Scott Eiler@21:1/5 to Rob Rogers on Tue Jun 18 02:31:40 2024
    Okay, I don't see this one in newsgroup either, so let me try to boost this...  (I'm sending in only plain text right now.)

    I won't be able to attend in person then, but I'll be enthusiastic about
    online celebration.  Even online collaboration with lots of us.  I think
    the world needs EDM Lite and the Multiverse of Menace!

    - Scott

    On 2024-06-17 18:24, Rob Rogers wrote:
    Hey there!  Sorry it's taken me so long to respond!

    Yes, you should certainly come to visit, and yes, the first week of
    July would be great!

    And for those who aren't able to make the journey to beautiful
    Vallejo: what do you think about using the miracles of modern
    technology to host some sort of online celebration that week?

    --Rob Rogers
    --Easily-Discovered Man Lite of the LNH

    On Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 5:18 PM Arthur Spitzer <[email protected]>
    wrote:


    Looks like if there is a Get Together this Summer it will be where
    Rob is (SF - Bay Area) although I’ll give anyone interested in
    making the trip out to the West till the 10th to chime in and vote
    that it should be in San Diego, Vegas, LA, Phoenix, or Tucson.


    Arthur “Yuma?” Spitzer



    --
    Rob Rogers
    172 Glenview Circle
    Vallejo, CA 94591
    (707) 273-7680
    [email protected]

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    -- (signed) Scott Eiler 8{D> ------ http://www.eilertech.com/ -------

    Scott was raised as the Last Son of Planet Scottron on Scott Island.
    There he learned that criminals are a cowardly and superstitious lot, especially of Scotts. So Scott secretly went to Scott High School and
    trained himself to become a Scott to confound them. There he built a
    suit of Scott-armor, and was given a mighty Scott-hammer plus an
    invincible Scott-shield. Scott's mighty armament is only subject to
    other Scotts. This is an incredibly common problem, though. So
    Scott has to rely upon his Scott-Sense to identify possible danger.

    So sayeth Scott.

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  • From candycanearter07@21:1/5 to Scott Eiler on Tue Jun 18 06:30:10 2024
    Scott Eiler <[email protected]> wrote at 02:31 this Tuesday (GMT):
    On 2024-06-17 18:24, Rob Rogers wrote:
    Hey there!  Sorry it's taken me so long to respond!

    Yes, you should certainly come to visit, and yes, the first week of
    July would be great!

    And for those who aren't able to make the journey to beautiful
    Vallejo: what do you think about using the miracles of modern
    technology to host some sort of online celebration that week?

    --Rob Rogers
    --Easily-Discovered Man Lite of the LNH

    On Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 5:18 PM Arthur Spitzer <[email protected]>
    wrote:


    Looks like if there is a Get Together this Summer it will be where
    Rob is (SF - Bay Area) although I’ll give anyone interested in
    making the trip out to the West till the 10th to chime in and vote
    that it should be in San Diego, Vegas, LA, Phoenix, or Tucson.


    Arthur “Yuma?” Spitzer



    --
    Rob Rogers
    172 Glenview Circle
    Vallejo, CA 94591
    (707) 273-7680
    [email protected]

    Okay, I don't see this one in newsgroup either, so let me try to boost this...  (I'm sending in only plain text right now.)

    I won't be able to attend in person then, but I'll be enthusiastic about online celebration.  Even online collaboration with lots of us.  I think the world needs EDM Lite and the Multiverse of Menace!

    - Scott

    and slime :D
    id love to do a meeting of some kind
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