December 2023 - vcf-midatlantic

Repair Workshops in January
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

VCF Repair Workshop will be January 6 & 7 @ InfoAge. <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mvvxokquUZLiEGQB7nDF7GioTslQxHx3dSG…> System Source will be having one January 27 & 28 @ System Source <https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf…> 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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Still Boots!
by Andrew Diller 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

Is 2007 vintage yet? Found this and it boots! My original one. https://imgur.com/L4RNWS6 https://imgur.com/gDJl6R2 https://imgur.com/HILTSYt I did have to track down a new batt. at some point and do a transplant. Those are actually soldered onto the motherboard... -andy

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New VCF East 2024 Dates: April 12, 13, 14
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

We have decided to move VCF East to April 12, 13 & 14. There was a significant number of people that were traveling to see the solar eclipse so that would have impacted attendance significantly. Those dates are available at InfoAge and are now reserved. Those are the best dates for everyone that are only one week past the original scheduled date. More details will be coming soon: * Consignment moving to a new more spacious location * Possible on-site food cooking * Discount hotel blocks * More great speakers * Plus more! 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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Interested in being a docent? Come to Festivus to get training!
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

Have you ever thought about being a docent at the VCF museum? Well now's your chance to try it out and get some training! It's a busy time this weekend with the holiday model train show @ InfoAge. There will be other docents there to help train you and get you started. Don't worry if you don't think that you know a lot. You will learn as you go. Most people are just looking for general guidance on the exhibits or with help operating the many hands-on machines that we have. Bart Hurst, one of our newest docents can tell you about how he was hesitant about being a docent at the beginning and how he received awesome training from our docents and now has great confidence in giving tours. If you haven't been to our museum for a while, then you are in for a treat! Lots of changes since last time. Our docents have been working hard to enhance the VCF museum. If you are interested, then let me know and I will pair you up with a buddy docent. We are always looking to add to our prestigious ranks of docents and you can join them! We are always looking for more docents, even if you can only come once a week, once a month, once every two months or three months. All are welcome! 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] Still Boots!
by Ethan O'Toole 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

[NON-Text Body part not included] I have an iphone 1 that needs a replacement screen (has a crack) and some ipods. But from what I can tell they are pretty difficult to service. Heat, glues, prying, etc. - Ethan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 Pre-Event Survey Results
by Dean Notarnicola 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

Sadly, after much discussion with potential vendors, there’s not nearly enough volume to attract food trucks, or even hot dog carts. On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM Peter Cetinski via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > On Dec 6, 2023, at 11:05 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > https://bit.ly/vcfe2024pre_results > > Thank you for sharing the results. It looks like most folks are happy > with the usual time of year. Personally, it wouldn’t feel the same without > VFCE in the early Spring. Reading the suggestions was very enlightening. > While I did not suggest it, food trucks sounds like an outstanding idea.

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OT: WTB: 27" iMac
by Jonathan Chapman 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

All, I'm looking for a 27" iMac, don't care too much about particular version/age or Intel vs. ARM, just needs to be able to run the latest MacOS. I'd like to pick up at Festivus. Thanks, Jonathan

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Festivus Links : For December 9, 2023 Party
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

Here are all the links: Let me know that you are coming. <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mB-jnNK4eSuH1AKXVlJdudKPKyeBYgeDJCI…> Potluck Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1arqjLWO62XNKAKbbYMiEZQmlxlNn0R4teVX…> Video Game Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jWjr4FwdX5dMeKR8BSlkvCJpOYa3y6OX-uA…> Swap Meet Buy and Sell List <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C0e0YwN-p_gl5i249rRBx9LYmyZMce3AqeC…> Volunteer Signup List <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JOMNQP-S--jbbwDrm0aGCHQXcO5BHvrjia3…> Museum Docent Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q27XAYQaKD89woQac-V-dBZChBtSIF9xDjK…> Swag Request <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QpqqVjZeDQYn9_KFjJ_oIwkWONoqcapo2bz…> *DATE AND TIME: * Saturday, December 9 from 10AM until very late into the night. *LOCATION:* At InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719 *BUILDING:* *9010-D*, A.K.A. *The Visitors Center*, A.K.A. *The Sandy Dorms*, A.K.A. *The bunkrooms* *COST: * $25 per person. No Exceptions. Whether you bring food or not. Eat food or not. We still have to pay for use of the space. It is a bargain with plenty of food, drinks, socializing, swap meet, video games, etc. Any money leftover will be used for next years Festivus. *OVERNIGHT STAY: * $25 per person, per night. No Exceptions. We have to pay for everyone that sleeps overnight. It doesn't matter where they sleep in the building (i.e. in a bunkbed, couch, floor, etc.) *PAYMENTS*: *IN-PERSON*: Cash, credit card, Apple Pay, etc. through Square. On-line: *PAYPAL*: paypal(a)vcfed.org, Please put a note: Festivus, x people. *VENMO*: @vintagecomputerfederation *FOOD:* No catering. The cost would be too much per person. I will reconsider next year. *Potluck: Sign up to bring your own items*. If you need suggestions, then look at the suggestions column, see what others are bringing or ask me. VCF will buy burgers, hot dogs, some drinks and condiments for dinner. We will cook in the outside trailer. VCF will also buy pizza, subs, etc. for lunch and starter food earlier in the day. *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for SETUP* *FRIDAY:* Moving tables, moving bunkbeds, furniture, etc. *SATURDAY: * Cooking burgers starting at 5:30PM Emptying trash, cleaning off tables, etc. *SUNDAY:* Cleanup cafeteria, put back tables, put back bunk beds, etc. *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AS DOCENTS IN THE MUSEUM from 12PM to 5PM.* Questions? Let me know. 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 (732) 759-1783

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VCF East 2024 Pre-Event Survey Results
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

https://bit.ly/vcfe2024pre_results

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Swag request at Festivus 2023, Sat. Dec. 9 starting at 10AM
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Dec '23

06 Dec '23

If anyone wants any swag, then you need to let me know by Friday at 8PM at the latest so that I can have it ready. Otherwise I won't have time to look for it. Here is the swag request list. <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QpqqVjZeDQYn9_KFjJ_oIwkWONoqcapo2bz…> 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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