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Trevor wrote:
 
> ---------- Original message ----------
> From: Trevor Dickinson
> Date: March 19, 2015

> Come join us for a celebration of the Amiga, its groundbreaking
> accomplishments and its rich history at the Computer History Museum -
> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/890300835/amiga-30th-anniversary-in-california

With 14 days to go on the Kickstarter, about 63% of the $20,000 goal has been pledged.  Read the latest update at

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/890300835/amiga-30th-anniversary-in-california/posts/1176111

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I pledged $10, just 8 hours ago...

Let's pass the voice outside Amiga channels. We have 2 weeks to collect the money and there are lots of former Amigans on alien Operating Systems sites who could donate.
« Last Edit: April 04, 2015, 09:14:46 AM by Raffaele »
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Quote from: Raffaele;787394

Let's pass the voice outside Amiga channels. We have 2 weeks to collect the money and there are lots of former Amigans on alien Operating Systems sites who could donate.


You mean like this?
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Jeri signed up as well for a banquet ticket and so has Joe Torre and his wife Leslie.

Took some time to review the site at the Computer History Museum.  It's an amazing space and we are very lucky to be able to get it for this event.  A great part of the CHM is they have an incredible collections so while visiting the Amiga 30th visitors can also visit the museum exhibits.  No need to worry about what to do for 2 days :)

Cheers,
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Considering how every year I've wanted to make the AmiWest event and never have, I figure the 30th anniversary event is one I simply cannot miss.  But I have a limited budget on which to travel and could use either some advice as to reasonable hotel accommodations or another attendee with whom I could bunk.
 

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I just pledged, don't want to miss this exciting event.
 

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With all the luminaries present (assuming it happens), is there any chance of posting some questions in the hope of getting them answered by the people who "were there"?
 

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...I have a limited budget on which to travel and could use either some advice as to reasonable hotel accommodations or another attendee with whom I could bunk.

Do what I do.  To find a hotel in the area, go to

http://www.hotels.com

Input "Mountain View, CA" and the date(s) that you will need a room.  Click on SEARCH.  You will be presented with a list of hotels.  Along the left side of the screen, there is a sidebar.  Click on Landmarks, and a list will drop down.  Check off "Computer History Museum."  The list of hotels will then refresh, this time with all the hotels from the nearest to the farthest in distance from the Computer History Museum.

You don't have to book through Hotels.com; you can use another travel site, like Trivago.com or Booking.com, but the list of hotels will give you an idea of what there is.

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Trevor wrote:
 
> Come join us for a celebration of the Amiga, its groundbreaking
> accomplishments and its rich history at the Computer History Museum -
> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/890300835/amiga-30th-anniversary-in-california

     One week to go on the Kickstarter, and it's up to $17,112 (85%) of the $20,000 minimum!


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          Fresno Commodore User Group
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          July 18-19 Commodore Vegas Expo v11 -
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Do what I do.  To find a hotel in the area, go to

http://www.hotels.com

Input "Mountain View, CA" and the date(s) that you will need a room.  Click on SEARCH.  You will be presented with a list of hotels.  Along the left side of the screen, there is a sidebar.  Click on Landmarks, and a list will drop down.  Check off "Computer History Museum."  The list of hotels will then refresh, this time with all the hotels from the nearest to the farthest in distance from the Computer History Museum.

You don't have to book through Hotels.com; you can use another travel site, like Trivago.com or Booking.com, but the list of hotels will give you an idea of what there is.

FCUG celebrating 33 years,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
July 18-19 Commodore Vegas Expo v11 -
http://www.portcommodore.com/commvex


Thanks for the Internet lesson :flak: :P

ANYWAY, I have already done the research to find the expenses, which is how I knew it was going to hit me hard in the wallet.  I got a travel agency customer to book me.  They couldn't do any better than what I found on my own, but their booking system allows me to spread the costs between now and July, so that helps.  I would rather have gone my way (would be about 6,000 miles in SkyMiles which would bring me up to a free trip,) but I have to think about budget right now.  Which was also why I asked if anyone local knew about anything special -- I know two hotels in my are which aren't listed in the big names but are, well, cheap but livable enough for a few days.

Anyway, I'll be there.  I'm close enough to the museum to make it worth my while.
 

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71 hours to go and the Kickstarter is now up to $19,000 (95%) of the $20,000 needed!

Tekmage has posted a new update at

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/890300835/amiga-30th-anniversary-in-california/posts/1199000

So close!
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@thread

they did it! $20,000 has been reached. for those of you still on the fence about attending, the latest update adds the following to the already excellent guest list:

  • Michael Sinz
  • Dale Larson
  • Jeri Ellsworth
  • Joe and Leslie Torre
  • Steve Solie
  • Randell Jessup
  • Allan Havemose
  • Peter Cherna
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Re: Kickstarter launched to celebrate the Amiga 30th Anniversary in California
« Reply #44 from previous page: April 16, 2015, 10:26:41 PM »
I hope Jeri Ellsworth could show her Virtual Reality Glass 3D system... :D
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