March 2022 - vcf-midatlantic

Pictures from VCF East 2021
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Mar '22

01 Mar '22

Is there anyone who can share with me their pictures from VCF East 2021? Looking for some good pictures to help advertise VCF East 2022 Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap Meet feedback: How did it go?
by Bart Hirst 01 Mar '22

01 Mar '22

Hindsight being 20-20 I agree it would have been helpful if the cadets at the gate had a stack of printouts of the swap-meet aerial view with rooms pointed out to give to people entering. I 2nd the sentiment that it could have been spread out more. I saw a comment that it could have been packed tighter, but in my opinion there wasn't enough room to maneuver in the main room where Jeff was. Bart On Tue, Mar 1, 2022 at 9:13 AM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I have to agree a sign in the parking lot showing the buildings and the > building numbers (if it’s not already there and I have to admit I didn’t > notice) Indicating the events in those buildings would be very helpful. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > On Mar 1, 2022, at 9:06 AM, David Hayden <dhayden(a)opentext.com> wrote: > > Scottie and I really enjoyed it. The only thing I bought was a RAM > upgrade for my PC, but that's more a reflection of having too much stuff at > home already. > > I understand that most of the action happened at 8, but we're more casual > buyers. We arrived around 10-10:30 and stayed until about 1. If it closed > at 12, we probably wouldn't have made the 45 minute trip. Sorry, but > Saturday AM sleep is a higher priority 😊. You might consider shifting the > whole time window forward 2 hours (10-4 instead of 8-2) if possible. > > It wasn't clear where to go upon arrival since there was a lot of activity > near the gate. We went that way, which took us to the "free stuff" room, > then the food room, and finally the "real" swap rooms. This was probably > backwards from what was intended, so I think a sign in the parking lot > directing VCF people to the main entrance would have been good. > > It was crowded. Maybe we could spread out more by using the "free stuff" > room for paid vendors also. > > Dave > > >

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RE: Swap Meet feedback: How did it go?
by David Hayden 01 Mar '22

01 Mar '22

Scottie and I really enjoyed it. The only thing I bought was a RAM upgrade for my PC, but that's more a reflection of having too much stuff at home already. I understand that most of the action happened at 8, but we're more casual buyers. We arrived around 10-10:30 and stayed until about 1. If it closed at 12, we probably wouldn't have made the 45 minute trip. Sorry, but Saturday AM sleep is a higher priority 😊. You might consider shifting the whole time window forward 2 hours (10-4 instead of 8-2) if possible. It wasn't clear where to go upon arrival since there was a lot of activity near the gate. We went that way, which took us to the "free stuff" room, then the food room, and finally the "real" swap rooms. This was probably backwards from what was intended, so I think a sign in the parking lot directing VCF people to the main entrance would have been good. It was crowded. Maybe we could spread out more by using the "free stuff" room for paid vendors also. Dave

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VCF Swap Meet discussion on YouTube Stream of Mike's Mac Shack, Steve(Mac84) and Sean (Action Retro)
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Mar '22

01 Mar '22

Saw this posted on Twitter originally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gSYxCHe_P0 (Mike and Steve Went To The VCF Swap Meet. Did They Come Home With Goodies?) I haven't gone through it all the way, but so far it's fun what they are talking about. Two of these YouTube Streamers went to our Swap Meet this past weekend and talked about what they picked up. This is great exposure for VCF and I hadn't known much about these guys before this. Be warned, it is 5 hours and 17 minutes long. Enjoy! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Slightly OT - demo for fusion splicing fiber?
by Martin Flynn 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

Any interest in a hands-on demo for fusion splicing fiber? Would likely occur during a fall workshop, asking early to seek donation of consumables Small group (no more than 8 people) * Here's a demo from our fiber vendor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPVvb6cmjds * Here's the dealer page for the splicer we would be using: https://splicerstore.com/fusion-splicer/fujikura-19s-fusion-splicer-s015679/ * If there's any interest, we may also go retro with cleave, epoxy, and polish Martin Flynn

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF Swap Meet discussion on YouTube Stream of Mike's Mac Shack, Steve(Mac84) and Sean (Action Retro)
by Adam Michlin 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

I spent a lot of time with Steve (Mac84) and well know his YouTube channel. VCF will be mentioned in an upcoming video of his thanks to facilitating a purchase I'll keep secret for now. I know there were other YouTubers there, but wasn't able to connect with them. Next time! -Adam On Mon, Feb 28, 2022 at 6:12 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Jeff > > I’m surprise you didn’t know much about these guys prior to this weekend. > I know Steve for quite a few years now ( he has helped me out numerous times) and he has been going to the TCF Events for several years and the VCF events recently. > > I recommend the group checking out the videos as well. > > Mike > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > On Feb 28, 2022, at 5:59 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Saw this posted on Twitter originally: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gSYxCHe_P0 (Mike and Steve Went To The VCF > Swap Meet. Did They Come Home With Goodies?) > > I haven't gone through it all the way, but so far it's fun what they are > talking about. Two of these YouTube Streamers went to our Swap Meet this > past weekend and talked about what they picked up. This is great exposure > for VCF and I hadn't known much about these guys before this. Be warned, it > is 5 hours and 17 minutes long. > > Enjoy! > > ========================================= > Jeff Brace > VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > http://www.vcfed.org/ > jeffrey(a)vcfed.org >

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OT: FS: Cisco 6509 for sale
by Martin Flynn 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

/*FS - Cisco 6509 for sale. Two supervisors, optics, blades, and spare power supply. If there's interest, we will boot it and pull the config.*/ /*You will be picking this up at Camp Evans, we cannot ship this. */ /*We will work with U-ship or other as long as they pick it up at Camp Evans.*/ /*Off list replies please! */ /* */ /* */ /* */

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