Ethan, some people do one day, some do both. All depends on what works for your schedule. It’s usually over by ~4:00pm on Sunday. This is mostly a social gathering, but we are all computer aficionados (I’m being overly generous here!!) so inevitably stuff gets worked on too. Mostly stuff that people sell/buy/trade and then of course have to play with......I mean test to make sure it works. Since I live local I’m usually there both days depending on my work schedule. Many stay on site in the overnight accommodations and are up till all hours, some stay at local hotels. Myself I just go home for the night since I’m only 20 minutes away. A lot of people can only make one day or the other, it’s all about having fun and hanging out. Tony Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 18, 2019, at 11:40 AM, Ethan O'Toole via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:

Hello all,

I'm thinking about coming to my first Festivus. I don't really know much about it or the processes around it.

Would driving in on Saturday morning and leving mid-day Sunday provide me a good Festivus experience? When do people usually arrive to start the Festivus?

Is it a workshop type of thing? Or more social? (I have never been to a workshop in NJ, just one at System Source.) I do have an IMSAI 8080 that troubles me.

I saw the food sign up sheet, and saw there is the local accomodations overnight. How late to people usually stay up?

Thanks!

- Ethan O'Toole

On Mon, Nov 18, 2019 at 11:40 AM Ethan O'Toole via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:

Hello all,

I'm thinking about coming to my first Festivus. I don't really know much about it or the processes around it.

You need to sign up and pay and let me know what you are going to bring. It is fun! Food, beer, vintage computer nerds, vintage video games. It is very Festive. VCF East and Festivus are the two biggest events for our group.

Would driving in on Saturday morning and leving mid-day Sunday provide me a good Festivus experience?

Yes. When do people usually arrive to start the

Festivus?

Usually people start to arrive around noon and it increases steadily towards late afternoon. Saturday night from around 5PM onwards to 1AM is the prime time. Sunday is a bit slower.

Is it a workshop type of thing? Or more social? (I have never been to a

Social. Some trade and sell, but it is primarily social.

workshop in NJ, just one at System Source.) I do have an IMSAI 8080 that troubles me.

I saw the food sign up sheet, and saw there is the local accomodations overnight. How late to people usually stay up?

1, 2, 3 AM. Some later. Accomdations are basic and in the Sandy dorm which is next to the cafeteria and main festive area.

Thanks!

- Ethan O'Toole

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