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PDP 11/23 in Grand Rapids, Michigan needs help selling
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Dec '24

21 Dec '24

Someone contacted me to see if I could help them sell their PDP 11/23. I have yet to respond as I really don't know how to tell them that I don't have time. But, I can at least post to this list and see if someone here can help them. Let me know and I will send you their email address. Take care! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President VCF East Showrunner MARCH Fundraising Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Any Photos?
by Christian Liendo 21 Dec '24

21 Dec '24

I didn't get to go. I wondered if anyone had photos for those of us who missed

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Vendor Registration VCF East 2025
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Dec '24

21 Dec '24

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6N-8KLx1IxfdwtNxymvCwgH1vOD86I5e… Take care! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President VCF East Showrunner MARCH Fundraising Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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DG Nova on Facebook Marketplace
by Joseph Giliberti 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

This just popped up and the price isn't astronomical. Screenshots attached for those not on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/15WMnUTeWY/

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More VCF West 2024 videos coming on YouTube!
by Jeffrey Brace 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

After some delay, I'm working on getting the remaining talks from VCF West 2024 out the door. Just posted an interview of Ron Wayne by Dan Kottke (both of Apple Computer). Enjoy! https://youtu.be/w8GU3JelIlk Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President VCF East Showrunner MARCH Fundraising Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Festivus grape leaves
by bernieS 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

> Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 09:51:28 -0500 > From: Joseph Giliberti <kd2dhp(a)gmail.com> > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Festivus grape leaves > > I think this is an on topic message. > > Who brought the stuffed grape leaves to Festivus? I think I was the only > one who was eating them because I'm guessing I'm the only one who knew > what they were. They were excellent. If it were socially acceptable, > I may have eaten them all. I'd love the recipe > > Regards, > > Joe Giliberti. Joe, thanks for the complement about the stuffed grape leaves I brought to Festivus! It would've been fine with me had you eaten them all, because many were leftover after Festivus and I ended up taking more than a dozen home with me. I can't take credit for making them, though. The note I placed by the tray said "Vegetarian. Made in Turkey, but no turkeys were harmed." These are SULTAN brand Stuffed Grape Leaves, and they're available from Amazon! But I bought mine from a local grocer that specializes in middle-eastern foods. https://www.amazon.com/Sultan-Stuffed-Grape-Leaves-14/dp/B076DK3FLY The cylindrical cans they came in says, "Stuffed grape leaves, also known as Dolma or Dolmads, have a rich history that dates back to the Ottoman Empire. Popular throughout the Mediterranean, these little vegetarian parcels have been stuffed with rice & herbs, and are hand rolled in a time honored tradition. Often found in a Mezze platter, it can be served hot or cold, and as either an appetizer or main dish. For Meal Solutions and Recipes go to: https://www.ziyad.com Distributed by ZIYAD BROS. IMPORTING Ciciera, IL 60804" I hope this answers your questions and that you can get more of these Dolmades from Amazon or locally. Sadly, I can't give you the recipe because it's a closely-guarded secret of the Ziyad family, who are originally from Syria. I'm guessing the Ziyad family stopped advertising that fact in 1979 when the U.S. State Dept designated Syria (under President Hafez al-Assad) a State Sponsor of Terrorism for allegedly providing continued political and military support to various terrorist groups. His son Bashar took over in 2000, and *his* government was overthrown ten days ago, so he fled to Russia where he was granted political asylum. Perhaps some terrorists enjoyed eating delicious dolmades in the field. It seems unlikely that Syrian political prisoners were fed delicious dolmades. On Saturday, Herman, a curator at the InfoAge Electronic Warfare Museum, told me it's probably that Bashar stashed Billions of stolen Dollars in Swiss bank accounts before fleeing Syria. That'll buy a lot of dolmades so he can feel right at home in Russia. -bernieS

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MARCH Steering Committee Election results
by Thomas G 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

Hello all, Sorry for getting this out so late, but I've been in a bit of a tizzy from Festivus. The results from the most recent steering committee are as follows: Doug Crawford: 30 Jeff Salzman: 29 CJ Reha: 28 Dean Notarnicola: 25 Rick Lewis: 11 Doug Crawford and Jeff Salzman have both won re-election for their seats, and CJ Reha shall be assuming Dave McGuire's seat coming into 2025. In addition, as Ian Litchfield is resigning at the end of this year, his seat shall be filled by the first runner-up (as we have done in the past, for instance, when Dave McGuire assumed Alex Jacocks's seat following his resignation one year ago) - as such, Dean Notarnicola shall assume Ian Litchfield's seat for the remainder of his term, which ends at EOY 2025. As its first act, the steering committee has also elected yours truly - Thomas G. - as official chairman of the MARCH Steering Committee. I look forward to serving in this role to the best of my abilities! Congratulations to both the winners and all involved, and thank you very much to all who voted! These results will also be available in the upcoming newsletter for the month of January, 2025. -Thomas G. Chairman of MARCH & Collections Manager

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] 'twas the night before Festivus ...
by Dean Notarnicola 15 Dec '24

15 Dec '24

Saved On Sun, Dec 15, 2024 at 11:27 AM Sentry TV via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Excellent!Hit Print before its deleted. > > On Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 11:22:45 AM EST, Dean Notarnicola via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > ’Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Museum > > > ’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the place, not a > creature was stirring, only just a Brace! > > > The punch cards were stacked by the Altair with care, > > In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. > > The terminals hummed with a soft, gentle glow, > > While visions of BASIC danced to and fro. > > With volunteers nestled snug at their screens, > > Dreaming of tech from the ’70s scene. > > > When out from the bench there arose such a clatter, > > I sprang from my desk to see what was the matter. > > Away to the Univac, I flew like a flash, > > Hoping the data tapes hadn’t been trashed. > > > The glow of monitors cast an odd light, > > Giving life to machines asleep for the night. > > When what to my wondering eyes should appear, > > But a miniature drive sled and eight robotic reindeer. > > > With a jolly old driver so lively and quick, > > I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. > > Faster than a Cray his coursers they came, > > And he whistled and shouted and called them by name: > > “Now Tandy! Now Apple! Now Commodore, too! > > On Atari! On Osborne! On Macintosh, you! > > To the top of the rack, to the end of the hall, > > Now compute away, compute away all!” > > > As floppy disks spin when systems engage, > > The relics came to life on this magical stage. > > Up to the mezzanine the reindeer they flew, > > With a sleigh full of parts and St. Nicholas, too. > > > And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the floor, > > The clacking of keyboards and drives as they roared. > > As I drew in my head and turned back around, > > Down the mini-computer St. Nicholas came with a bound. > > > He was dressed in red silicon, circuits aglow, > > With wires and LEDs making him show. > > A bundle of cables was flung on his back, > > And he looked like a coder unloading his stack. > > > His eyes—how they twinkled! His dimples, how merry! > > His cheeks like capacitors, his nose a red cherry! > > His droll little mouth was drawn up in geek delight, > > As he gazed at the machines in the soft winter night. > > > He spoke not a word, but went straight to his task, > > Refurbishing systems—no need to ask. > > He restored the old servers, fixed bugs in the code, > > And breathed life anew into systems that slowed. > > > Then laying his finger aside of his key, > > He hit “Run” on the program, delighting in glee. > > Through the leaky roof, he rose to his sleigh, > > Ready to spread more joy the tech-lover’s way. > > > He sprang to his ride, gave a shout to his team, > > And away they all flew like a well-coded dream. > > But I heard him exclaim, as he soared out of sight, > > “Happy computing to all, and to all a good night!” > :-) > > > On Sat, Dec 14, 2024 at 12:49 AM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > and all through the place, not a creature was stirring, only just a > Brace! > > > > Finish the poem! > > > >

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Festivus grape leaves
by Joseph Giliberti 15 Dec '24

15 Dec '24

I think this is an on topic message. Who brought the stuffed grape leaves to Festivus? I think I was the only one who was eating them because I'm guessing I'm the only one who knew what they were. They were excellent. If it were socially acceptable, I may have eaten them all. I'd love the recipe Regards, Joe Giliberti.

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Breakfast tomorrow (Sunday Dec.15)
by Jeffrey Brace 14 Dec '24

14 Dec '24

For those still around after Festivus we are going to the diner: Americana Diner in Shrewsbury at 9:30AM. GPS: https://maps.google.com?q=Americana%20Diner,%201160%20NJ-35,%20Shrewsbury,%… Address: 1160 NJ-35, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 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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