October 2023 - vcf-midatlantic

Need help after swap meet!
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Oct '23

21 Oct '23

VCF will be picking up a punch card machine (IBM 026) that Steve Anderson is donating. The plan is to pick up after the swap meet when I'm done unloading the Uhaul drop with all our boxes of stuff. It is a 15 foot Uhual. I can't do this myself, so can anyone help me? Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Livestream talk tomorrow 2023-10-21 Sat. Oct. 21 at 6:30PM EDT
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Oct '23

21 Oct '23

Here is a direct link to the talk: https://youtube.com/live/6id2MRwA1R4?feature=share We will use Google Meet this time. See all of you there! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Oh there's also a repair workshop next weekend too! Oct. 28 & 29, 2023
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Oct '23

21 Oct '23

Signup link is here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1skx8EEXuJl2fUdNGrDIeJO8eekSQQI-ciyT…> *WHERE:* 1) CDL's Hackerspace in building 9059 2) Building 9032-A (overflow room connected to main building) *TIME:*Saturday START time == 10 A.M. END time == 11PM. Sunday START time == 10 A.M. and END == 5 P.M. *COST:* $15 per person, per day. $25 per night for those wanting to stay overnight in the visitor center's bunk beds *OVERNIGHT*: Bring your own pillow, blankets, soap etc. We provide a bed frame and an uncovered mattress. There are showers and a kitchen for your use. - You can send via PayPal to paypal AT vcfed DOT org. or to me via cash or credit card in person. *EQUIPMENT:* - VCF will provide a table and you can use any available electrical outlet. - Bring your own tools, power strips, power cords, and supplies etc. - If you need particular tools that you don't own or particular parts, please let others know that you need something. They may have what you need. Let them know ahead of time. - Let everyone know what project you are working on ahead of time to inspire collaboration. *DRINKS*: You should bring your own. We have a refrigerator in CDL to keep them cold. VCF will buy some water and soft drinks for member use. *FOOD*: *Saturday afternoon*: Everyone is on their own. *Saturday Night Dinner at 7PM?*: We often go out to dinner together. *Sunday Morning*: We usually meet at a diner around 9AM *Sunday Afternoon*: Everyone is on their own. *PARKING:* Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. Don't park on the lawn. Also park on one side of the road for fire safety. *PHONE:* (7 3 2 ) 7 2 2 - 5 0 1 5 *EMAIL: *repairworkshops(a)vcfed.org Have fun everyone! :-D Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap meet next weekend
by djg 21 Oct '23

21 Oct '23

Isn't it next weekend the 28th? -------- Original message --------From: Bob Shuster via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Date: 10/19/23 9:46 AM (GMT-05:00) To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Cc: Bob Shuster <bob(a)theshusters.com> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap meet next weekend I was hoping to come to the swap meet this weekend, but a bad cold has squashed those plans. That being said, if any of you are coming past the Philadelphia area on the way (or on the way back) and are interested in any of the stuff I have left, please let me know! I’m about 5 minutes from the PA Turnpike at Fort Washington.The link: http://www.theshusters.com/bobvintage.html- Bob

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Open House at System Source in MD
by Ryan Burke 20 Oct '23

20 Oct '23

Just a reminder that System Source is hosting an open house on Monday, October 23, and it will be featuring Usagi Electric’s David Lovett. Find more information and register at the link below. https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf… System Source is also hosting a repair workshop weekend on December 2nd and 3rd, you can register and find more information at the link below. https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf…

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Swap meet items
by Kelly Leavitt 20 Oct '23

20 Oct '23

I signed up and started a sheet of items I know I'm bringing. I know there is a "wanted" spreadsheet but don't see a lot of activity. Is anyone looking for anything in particular? I have a closet full of floppy drives. Assorted MFM/RLL hard drives (of unknown veracity, but will let go cheap). Oodles of ISA cards (Sound, network, serial, video, other...) Anyone specifically looking for a Tandy Model 2000 computer, minus monitor? How about a complete Model 600 (I would want $75 for this). NB this is a 600, not a 6000. They're pretty rare. That's all for now. Kelly

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap meet next weekend
by Bob Shuster 19 Oct '23

19 Oct '23

I was hoping to come to the swap meet this weekend, but a bad cold has squashed those plans. That being said, if any of you are coming past the Philadelphia area on the way (or on the way back) and are interested in any of the stuff I have left, please let me know! I’m about 5 minutes from the PA Turnpike at Fort Washington. The link: http://www.theshusters.com/bobvintage.html - Bob

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Swap meet next weekend
by Gregg Levine 18 Oct '23

18 Oct '23

Hello! It would seem folks that my mastery over the Force worked and the weather for next Saturday will indeed be perfect, Sorry Jeff I could not resist. According to NBC News 4, yes this weekend plans on being a washout, but next weekend will be perfect. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again."

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The next livestreaming roundtable - Oct. 21, 6:30PM EDT
by Jeffrey Brace 18 Oct '23

18 Oct '23

This Saturday at 6:30PM EDT, I'm going to livestream to VCF's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@vcfederation) a talk with Liza Loop, Byron Stout, Wil Lindsay and Jim Hall. We will be talking about Educating today's children with vintage computers. We will take questions from the chat part of YouTube. Future livestreams: Jim Hall - Linux like Unix Liza Loop, Cynthia Solomon, Brian Silverman & Margaret Morabito - Educating students with vintage computers over the decades. I hope to see you there! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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10 Day Weather Outlook for Swap Meet
by Jeffrey Brace 17 Oct '23

17 Oct '23

Time to get your stuff ready! 10 days to go before the swap meet! According to Accuweather it will be between 46 and 62 degrees, partly cloudy, 5% chance of rain. This is exactly how I ordered it, so I expect delivery on my good weather ;) Here is all the info: https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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