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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] IBM mainframe terminal concepts, was Re: Anyone bringing IBM 3270 related items to VCF?
by Brian L. Stuart 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

On Mon, 4/18/16, Dean Notarnicola via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: > > Thank you, o guru and infinite source of large systems wisdom! :-) I foresee a new title on Dave's business cards. BLS

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2 TI-99/4 PEBs on Goodwill auction site
by Mark Goodlein 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

If anyone is looking or interested in TI-99 Peripheral Expansion Boxes, the shopgoodwill.com auction site has a couple up for auction. These are coming out of San Diego so the shipping/handling charges are pretty steep to the east coast. It estimates about $34 to ship to Rochester NY where I am. http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Texas-Instruments-PHP1200-Peripheral-E… http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Texas-Instruments-PHP1200-Peripheral-E… I use this site quite a bit. Because of the fewer number of members, the prices tend to be reasonable, but you have to make sure to check the shipping and handling rates because they are often outrageous (much higher than they should realistically be). I have picked up a few items here and there that were smoking good deals, though, even with the shipping and handling. I wasn't sure if folks on this list were aware of that site so I wanted to share it. They often have vintage computer equipment. Mark

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Sunday
by Bob Aviles 17 Apr '16

17 Apr '16

Hi All, I had a great time Sunday at the VFC-East, can not wait till next year. Bobby

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Tallgrass tape drive disk
by Steven Michelsen 17 Apr '16

17 Apr '16

If someone bought the Tallgrass combo unit at "table N" at VCF East this weekend: I bought something else from that table and just found that the "Tallgrass 4.20" floppy that goes with the tape drive got packed in with my stuff. Send me contact info and I can get this disk to you. Here's a photo of what's on that disk: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/65762317/forums/Tallgrass_4.20_disk.jpg Steve

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Car trouble enroute to VCF East
by Alexander 15 Apr '16

15 Apr '16

Good news everyone! Turns out my car was fixed in a matter of hours. The timing belt went while I was on the NJ Turnpike, which explains the nature of the breakdown. I'll be picking it up first thing tomorrow morning so I can make it to the keynotes. I want to thank everyone for their offers to drive me from point to point. Your kindness was appreciated, and I will not soon forget it. Special thanks goes out to Bob Flanders who got me and my exhibit to Infoage, and for offering driving me out to the garage in Bordentown in the morning. With that said, Hero Jr and I will see y'all tomorrow. Thank you again, Alexander 'Z' Pierson Sent from my pocket telephone. Alexander via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: >I appreciate the generous offers. > >I'm finally at my hotel room in Neptune. The joys of getting a car towed off the Turnpike are worthy of story and song. I don't give up that easily, especially when a VCF is in the line. In the meantime, I'm going to sleep till noon. Y'all are going to have to tell me all about the morning classes I missed. > >-Alexander 'Z' Pierson > >Sent from my pocket telephone.

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off with car stuffed to the gills!
by william degnan 15 Apr '16

15 Apr '16

I am leaving in a few minutes, see you around 11. Bill -- @ BillDeg: Web: vintagecomputer.net Twitter: @billdeg <https://twitter.com/billdeg> Youtube: @billdeg <https://www.youtube.com/user/billdeg> Unauthorized Bio <http://www.vintagecomputer.net/readme.cfm>

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TouchCom User group meeting at VCF XI
by Ben Greenfield 15 Apr '16

15 Apr '16

Hey All, I thought I read in a recent string that someone at VCF has TouchCom work experience. I would love to talk to them but I can’t find the email string. Maybe I dreamt it. Technically I was never a user of this system. See you all soon, Ben

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Car trouble enroute to VCF East
by Alexander 15 Apr '16

15 Apr '16

I appreciate the generous offers. I'm finally at my hotel room in Neptune. The joys of getting a car towed off the Turnpike are worthy of story and song. I don't give up that easily, especially when a VCF is in the line. In the meantime, I'm going to sleep till noon. Y'all are going to have to tell me all about the morning classes I missed. -Alexander 'Z' Pierson Sent from my pocket telephone.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Car trouble enroute to VCF East
by Bob Flanders 15 Apr '16

15 Apr '16

Hi Alexander, I'm at the HIE too. I probably won't be at the show until early afternoon tomorrow but I'll be glad to let you have a ride whenever I can. Take care see you soon. Bob On Apr 15, 2016 12:37 AM, "Alexander via vcf-midatlantic" < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Alexander <ajpierson1(a)yahoo.com> > To: Bill Dromgoole via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> > Cc: > Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:36:52 -0400 > Subject: Car trouble enroute to VCF East > Well folks, seems my car decided to break down on the NJ Turnpike enroute > to Neptune. > > I'm getting it towed somewhere safe, and all that jazz but I may end up > needing to hitch a ride here or there depending on how rental cars work out > for a bit. I know some folks stay in the Holiday Inn in Neptune, where I > was planning to stay. > > -Alexander 'Z' Pierson > > Sent from my pocket telephone. >

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Long night!
by Evan Koblentz 15 Apr '16

15 Apr '16

Had lots of helpers today. Corey/Jeremy, Jeff B., Jeff G. (Bags, not Galinat), Tony, Bob F., Alex D., Ian, Dan, Don, and Chris F. .... sorry if I forgot anyone! Started today at 8:30am. People arrived throughout the day. We set things up all day. Pizza lunch and we went to late dinner around 10pm. Jeff B. and Dan came back to museum for another hour or two. Bob and I didn't finish until 3:30am! There is a lot we * didn't * get done in the museum and for the show. At this stage every year, I realize that wherever we stand is final. We did our best. And now, it's time for two hours of sleep for me. :( Please be patient when I'm on fumes tomorrow night.

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