Wow, must have been fun! Does dr_st come to the U.S. often?ajkula66 wrote:Met with dr_st in NYC last week
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I'll let dr_st answer that question for himself when he decides to throw in his two cents on this thread, but I certainly do hope to see him soon.
When are we doing the next "big" NYC meeting, old friend ? Any chance of you stopping here to give a lecture or something like that?
When are we doing the next "big" NYC meeting, old friend ? Any chance of you stopping here to give a lecture or something like that?
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Well, this was my fifth trip to the US overall, but only the first since December 2007. Out of the 5 trips, 2 (incl. this last one) were business (although combined with pleasure for sure
) and 3 were personal vacations. I will definitely visit again, though cannot predict when and where (nothing regular about these trips of mine).
On this trip I actually got to meet two forum members - ajkula66 and plympton. Both meetings were very fun.
On this trip I actually got to meet two forum members - ajkula66 and plympton. Both meetings were very fun.
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@dr_st:
I guess you didn't get a chance to update your forum signature yet...

I guess you didn't get a chance to update your forum signature yet...
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Indeed! Perhaps today, more likely tomorrow. (hint: I only want to update once). 
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I definitely hope to visit the Big Apple in the near future. When that happens, I will let you know. Last time, Brad was the only person who brought a laptop. This time, perhaps each of us should bring one!ajkula66 wrote:When are we doing the next "big" NYC meeting, old friend ?
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Well , I live about 3 hours from NYC. Born in Queens so I know my way around. Maybe when you agree on a date I might be available to "share the moment" with everyone. My wifes sister still lives in Queens and we visit occasionally..............
I have met Brad here in Binghamton on one of his numerous trips up north. And yes, he did have laptops..
We'll see,
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I have met Brad here in Binghamton on one of his numerous trips up north. And yes, he did have laptops..
We'll see,
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So... anyone from the great northwest around here? I really like getting to meet people IRL that I have come to know from games or forums like these.
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I met ArtShapiro back in '08.
Anyone else wanna meet me?
I'm always bored around here (at least for now). 
Anyone else wanna meet me?
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I met billp117 last year north of Seattle to buy a TP570 from him. Nice guy.
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I also had a chance to meet with Billp117 in April of 2008. I rented a motorbike and toured the great northwest with Bill on his Honda. We had one of the warmest days in the spring and since the Dali Lama was visiting we had more traffic than usual. Bill was a pleasure to meet.
I look forward to meeting other forum members. If I am going to meet ThinkPad forum members I try to bring, well, ThinkPads so if there is nothing else to discuss at least we have ThinkPads.
If anyone is nearby please don't hesitate to get in touch.
It's been too long. Let's plan something soon.
Brad
I look forward to meeting other forum members. If I am going to meet ThinkPad forum members I try to bring, well, ThinkPads so if there is nothing else to discuss at least we have ThinkPads.
If anyone is nearby please don't hesitate to get in touch.
It's been too long. Let's plan something soon.
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I'm not sure if I should revive a thread this old, but the subject is still valid, and it would probably be a waste to start a new thread.
In an other post here, I promised that I would do my best to try to meet up with other forum members when I'm out traveling, as there apparently are no other Thinkpadders in Norway. And this weekend there is a chance. Today my wife and I are going to Manchester for a wedding reception, so we will hang out somewhere in Manchester tonight, tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday morning. I don't remember specifically if there are any forum members that I know in Manchester. But in case there is, let's meet up for a coffee or even a pint. I'm traveling light this time, so between the outfit for the reception, camera, phones and chargers, there is no room for any Thinkpad this time. But I check the forum on my phone, so just answer here.
In an other post here, I promised that I would do my best to try to meet up with other forum members when I'm out traveling, as there apparently are no other Thinkpadders in Norway. And this weekend there is a chance. Today my wife and I are going to Manchester for a wedding reception, so we will hang out somewhere in Manchester tonight, tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday morning. I don't remember specifically if there are any forum members that I know in Manchester. But in case there is, let's meet up for a coffee or even a pint. I'm traveling light this time, so between the outfit for the reception, camera, phones and chargers, there is no room for any Thinkpad this time. But I check the forum on my phone, so just answer here.
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George (ajkula66) and I meet regularly.
Every time it's with the greatest of pleasure!
And we talk about a heck of a lot more than just Thinkpads...
Every time it's with the greatest of pleasure!
And we talk about a heck of a lot more than just Thinkpads...
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But I actually prefer Murphy's from Cork!
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Bjorn,Norway Pad wrote:I'm not sure if I should revive a thread this old, but the subject is still valid, and it would probably be a waste to start a new thread.
In an other post here, I promised that I would do my best to try to meet up with other forum members when I'm out traveling, as there apparently are no other Thinkpadders in Norway. And this weekend there is a chance. Today my wife and I are going to Manchester for a wedding reception, so we will hang out somewhere in Manchester tonight, tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday morning. I don't remember specifically if there are any forum members that I know in Manchester. But in case there is, let's meet up for a coffee or even a pint. I'm traveling light this time, so between the outfit for the reception, camera, phones and chargers, there is no room for any Thinkpad this time. But I check the forum on my phone, so just answer here.
Had you been in central southern England I would happily have bought you a pint in the local pub. No one would travel from here to Manchester on a bank holiday weekend at the start of the schools half-term break if they had any sense. The roads were jammed yesterday and today. That's life. Hope the wedding went well.
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Your meetings sound like great fun.RealBlackStuff wrote:George (ajkula66) and I meet regularly.![]()
Every time it's with the greatest of pleasure!
And we talk about a heck of a lot more than just Thinkpads...
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Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
Dogs must be carried on the escalator. Where can I find a dog?
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Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
Dogs must be carried on the escalator. Where can I find a dog?
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And they most certainly are...two Europeans transplanted into the wilderness of NEPA...killer wrote:Your meetings sound like great fun.RealBlackStuff wrote:George (ajkula66) and I meet regularly.![]()
Every time it's with the greatest of pleasure!
And we talk about a heck of a lot more than just Thinkpads...
...Knowledge is a deadly friend when no one sets the rules...(King Crimson)
Cheers,
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PMs requesting personal tech support will be ignored.
Cheers,
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PMs requesting personal tech support will be ignored.
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The wedding went well, and we got back to Norway last night. We experienced UK from it's best side on Saturday, with a wedding reception in the groom's parents' beautiful garden, in beautiful weather. I have mainly been to the UK on work related trips, but we'll definitely go back on a vacation this year or next year. We would particularly like to see Oxford and the surrounding areas.killer wrote:Had you been in central southern England I would happily have bought you a pint in the local pub. No one would travel from here to Manchester on a bank holiday weekend at the start of the schools half-term break if they had any sense. The roads were jammed yesterday and today. That's life. Hope the wedding went well.
I'll update this thread again when we go to the US in July. I don't see a lot of users that live in Idaho, but worth checking in case someone can meet up.
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Perhaps we should plan to all meet when I am up in Archbald for Christmas.ajkula66 wrote:
And they most certainly are...two Europeans transplanted into the wilderness of NEPA...
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By all means...I'm all ears when it comes to meeting other TPF members, especially the ones that I've had dealings with...wackyD wrote:Perhaps we should plan to all meet when I am up in Archbald for Christmas.ajkula66 wrote:
And they most certainly are...two Europeans transplanted into the wilderness of NEPA...
...Knowledge is a deadly friend when no one sets the rules...(King Crimson)
Cheers,
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my music if anyone cares: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWaterMemory
PMs requesting personal tech support will be ignored.
Cheers,
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PMs requesting personal tech support will be ignored.
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We will be staying in Meridian, Idaho from next Monday and until the 2nd of August. So if any forum users lives near, travels past there, or for some other reason has the chance to meet up, that would be nice. I really have nothing much to do over those two weeks, so it's no problem for me to drive for some hours and spend the day.
On our way there, this weekend, we will also stop by for a couple of days in my wife's home town, Minneapolis, and go up to visit some of her relatives up by Thief River Falls. But I would be kind of surprised to find any Thinkpadders up there..
On our way there, this weekend, we will also stop by for a couple of days in my wife's home town, Minneapolis, and go up to visit some of her relatives up by Thief River Falls. But I would be kind of surprised to find any Thinkpadders up there..
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I anyone is just dyeing to see the IBM Lenovo headquarters and gets to Raleigh NC, Ill be happy to act as tour guide. Its big but not overly impressive. I live roughly 30 mins north on Raleigh right on the VA line.
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Was supposed to honeymoon near Athens but then the whole monetary crisis escalated and never made it there. When it subsides I think we'll visit.sokos wrote:Haven't met anybody, but if the wind ever takes you to Athens let me know
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Just realized that Ray is literally within 10 miles of me probably given we have the same zip 
Anyone else in San Jose?
Anyone else in San Jose?
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I met Puppy in Prague two weeks ago! I had invited him to chat over lunch for just an hour or so, but after lunch he ended up showing me around for a couple hours.


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I'm a bit north of there.dcai777 wrote:Just realized that Ray is literally within 10 miles of me probably given we have the same zip
Anyone else in San Jose?
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