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Festivus 2024 Docent Signup List
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Dec '24

10 Dec '24

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1prDJeXnRJC5_XzEegdp56_a8Oemp-PyhWJm… Jeff Brace VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager

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FESTIVUS INFO Saturday, December 14, 2024
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Dec '24

10 Dec '24

*DATE AND TIME: * Saturday, December 14 from 10AM until 1AM. *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* *RSVP: LET ME KNOW YOUR ARE COMING BY PUTTING YOUR NAME ON THIS LIST <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZsOOwTR-uSJqg1TsIh7bJuEKVk_cZ6iBqdo…>* *WEATHER:* I have ordered decent weather with temperatures between 30 and 45 degrees. No snow or rain this time. *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. *PAYMENTS*: *IN-PERSON*: Cash, credit card, Apple Pay, etc. through Square. *PAYPAL*: paypal(a)vcfed.org, Please put a note: Festivus, x people. *VENMO*: @vintagecomputerfederation *VCFED SITE: *Coming soon *THERE IS NO OVERNIGHT STAY AVAILABLE! * Sorry, Wall Township no longer allows anyone to stay overnight in The Visitor's Center please use our discount hotel option or any other hotels in the area. *Atlantic Inn & Suites:* $80 per night and you must call the number directly: (732) 974-8400 AND mention Vintage Computer Federation *FOOD SIGNUP LIST <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1w6xDPTMoqYyBWOkWw9cpkVs_NbebjqFYEnu…>* *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 from Vic's, subs (Mike's Subs), Garlic Bread (Vic's) for lunch and starter food earlier in the day. *VIDEO GAME SIGN UP <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Xe1Wz62cI1q04TUVy--NAUHKzz7T0aedXTl…> * I will set up a small game room. Let me know what games you are bringing and how many tables you need. *SWAP MEET SELLING LIST <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C_TmdCb3SllzVDRW_fGlH72aZwdFC7rC7-q…> (List what you are selling)* Swap Meet in the women's bunk room. Buy and sell what you want. *WANT TO BUY LIST* <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iLCGLmGKYJ7xwjLTo9X_rMlcfoksUCTJgAR…> (What you want to buy) *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SIGN UP LIST: <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13VHS_Qu4vIvg2UtE4tYLc--6159pGjC9kQP…>* I need volunteers to set up, run the event and break down. *DOCENT SIGNUP* <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1prDJeXnRJC5_XzEegdp56_a8Oemp-PyhWJm…> The model train show will have lots of visitors. Please take an hour slot to spread the load *SWAG REQUEST* <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MFOTEIlVqiGSrWxXYSBtygQsg7gY9WP9OUn…> Is there any VCF Swag that you want to buy? Let me know ahead of time and I will have it ready. Any questions? Is there anything that I'm missing? Jeff Brace

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Festivus 2024 Swap Meet For Sale, Want to Buy
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Dec '24

10 Dec '24

For Sale at Festivus 2024: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C_TmdCb3SllzVDRW_fGlH72aZwdFC7rC7-q… Want to Buy at Festivus 2024: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iLCGLmGKYJ7xwjLTo9X_rMlcfoksUCTJgAR… Take care! 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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WTB/WTT: Amiga Tank Mouse
by Alexander Jacocks 09 Dec '24

09 Dec '24

Folks, I’m looking for an Amiga tank mouse. I have an Amiga 1000 tank mouse, with the right-angled DB9 connector, that I am willing to trade. Does anyone have one that they are looking to part with? I am also open to complete, but not working, mice. - Alex

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SIGN UP FOR FESTIVUS NOW! ASAP!
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Dec '24

08 Dec '24

I've spoken to many of you in person who are not signed up on the RSVP, so PLEASE SIGN UP ASAP! For me to know how much food to buy, I will need to know who is coming. So sign up on this list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZsOOwTR-uSJqg1TsIh7bJuEKVk_cZ6iBqdo… If there are any issues, problems or concerns that I can help with, then please let me know that as well. Remember there is a hotel block at Atlantic Inn & Suites for $80 per night, but you must call and mention Vintage Computer Federation. Also I will be willing to drive people to their hotels if necessary as a designated driver. See you there! Jeff Brace

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What is Festivus?
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Dec '24

08 Dec '24

For those that are new to the mailing list and new to the party. Here is an explanation: WHAT IS FESTIVUS? Festivus started out as a party years ago and usually took place 6 months after VCF East. Whereas there was a Vintage Computer "Festival", this was a Vintage Computer "Festivus". At some point, it was officially called " Festivus" as recommended by Bernie S. It refers to the Seinfeld episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX55AzGku5Y. It is a made up holiday around the same time as many others in December, but for us it is not religious, but simply Pure Vintage Computer Fun. WHAT DO YOU DO AT FESTIVUS? It is a barbecue hamburgers, hot dogs, perogies, etc. It is a Potluck, everyone brings a food and/or beverage item. It is vintage video game fun. We have a game room setup for everyone to bring and to setup their video games for everyone to play. It is a fellowship to catch up with members that we haven't seen for a while. We have been doing it for years, maybe since 2006? I started in 2008, so I don't know what happened before. WHAT ELSE? - We do a mini-swap meet. - The town hall for the MARCH Steering Committee will give an overview of what has happened over the year, as well as plans for the future. Jeff Brace

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An epic FlatMac build!
by Andrew Geppert 07 Dec '24

07 Dec '24

If you are part of this list, I think you will enjoy this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grd_a4oi7qU&ab_channel=KevinNoki It's worth a watch through the end for some practical use too! Very inspiring and makes me want to go tinker with some vintage computers. Andy

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2025 Event Dates
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Dec '24

06 Dec '24

*REPAIR WORKSHOPS* January 11 & 12 February 15 & 16 March 08 & 09 May 03 & 04 June 07 & 08 July 12 & 13 August 09 & 10 September 06 & 07 October 18 & 19 November 15 & 16 *SWAP MEET* June 7 October 18 *FESTIVUS * December 13 Take care! 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] bernieS has joined the VCFestivus list
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Dec '24

06 Dec '24

On Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 4:02 PM Dan FitzGerald via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Is this actually a list we can join? If so, how? > No. This is Bernie S joining our mailing list to keep up to date on MARCH (formerly known as VCF Mid-Atlantic Chapter). He wants to keep informed of updates on Festivus so that I don't have to keep texting and calling him separately. One less person for me to contact individually because they don't read/pay attention to the discussion list. > > Regards, > Dan FitzGerald > They/Them or She/Her > Classical Computing Laboratory at IBM Poughkeepsie > http://www.vm.ibm.com/devpages/dfitzger > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: bernieS via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Reply-To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > To: vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org > Cc: bernieS <bernies(a)panix.com> > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] bernieS has joined the VCFestivus list > Date: 12/04/2024 12:02:05 AM > > VCFestivus l >

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bernieS has joined the VCFestivus list
by bernieS 06 Dec '24

06 Dec '24

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