AmiWest 2016 in Sacramento, CA, USA!

[RobertB]

Please let me know where to donate toward online videos of the programming conference for those of us who cant get there!

Donate?  Well, because I film non-stop without a break, a sandwich and a beverage would be good.  

In fact, today I filmed an event for 8 hours, standing up for 99% of the time, just a couple of minutes every so often to have a sip of iced tea, no bathroom break, no meal break.  I'm a bit sore for standing up so long (and I'm sure I'll pay for it tomorrow).

Good practice for Amiwest!
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm

[ddniUK]

All references to Apollo Accelerators have been expunged from our AmiWest 2016 blog.  No further reference will be made.

Why?

[Niding]

@ddniUK

Looks like SamuraiCrow isnt sure he can make it to the show, and since hes the presenter of the Vampire at the show (if I read this thread right), having that on the AmiWest showlist is no good (unless someone else steps up).

[SamuraiCrow]

@ddniUK

Looks like SamuraiCrow isnt sure he can make it to the show, and since hes the presenter of the Vampire at the show (if I read this thread right), having that on the AmiWest showlist is no good (unless someone else steps up).

Exactly.  By the time I got my Vampire board, the A500 was shot and I had to get a new one.  I will keep you posted on the status of the new V500 system.

[Acill]

Exactly.  By the time I got my Vampire board, the A500 was shot and I had to get a new one.  I will keep you posted on the status of the new V500 system.

As long as you are leaving up for the show on Friday the 7th and returning on the 10th (or even Sunday night is fine) you are more than welcome to stay with me in my room. Heck being able to sit and enjoy the ride and pay for gas would be awesome!

[eliyahu]

@thread

only another seven weeks to go before amiwest 2016 kicks off in sunny sacramento, so be sure to get your travel plans finalized soon. in the mean time there are a few blog updates from the amiwest organizers, announcing the attendance of amiga.org members amigadave and acill, who will be manning the MOS display this year.

actually quite a few amiga.org members are planning on being there this year; depending on how many show, we might consider going out as a group at some point.

-- eliyahu

[Acill]

Got my room reserved in the hotel! Cant wait for this years show!!!!

[SACC-guy]

Hi all!

AMIWEST 2016 HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Reserve using this procedure:

RESERVE BY PHONE:

Reserve by phone at 916-923-1100.  Then email immediately to info@amiwest.net
with "Hotel reservation" in the subject line so I can add you to the list.
Please give your actual name in the email body (i.e., instead of your "handle.")

RESERVE ONLINE
 
If reserving online and the "ami" (no quotes) group code doesn't function, leave a message in the Special Requests box like this:

"Reserving for under the negotiated AmiWest 2016 group rate of
<$92/night, 2 queen beds> <$113/night, suite>."  Edit within the brackets to
suit.

Print the reservation to bring to the show to give a date, a time and the rate documented.
 Then email immediately to info@amiwest.net with "Hotel reservation" in the subject line
so I can add you to the list.  Please give your actual name in the email body (i.e., instead of your "handle.")

Some have made the group code work and have reserved online without
issue.  Unfortunately, the IHG (International Hotels Group) server is
inconsistent in its implementation.  We have a written contract for these
rates and so we can, with a dated and timed reservation, activate them for
our participants.  

Feel free to post this so others can reserve as well.  Please do
this TODAY (the rates have been posted since July 18) so we can see if we
need to add rooms to the block.  These rates expire on September 12.
--
Amiga Forever,

Brian Deneen
for the AmiWest 2016 committee

[SACC-guy]

AmiWest is a meeting of Amigans from many world areas. We have heard that we will have visitors for 2016 from Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., Canada, and perhaps Belgium and Germany, in addition to our U.S. guests. Everyone comes together to share knowledge, progress and memories.

And we all have a great time in the process! One of our first-time guests said a few years ago, "You guys throw a great party!" While we don't intend to do that, it does happen along the way. Some of the world's most creative people attend to add to the fund of Amiga® knowledge.

Make your plans now to come and take part! Yes, for many it is a long and expensive trip. That's true of any physical gathering anywhere - people do have to travel to get here. And if you come, we can pass along what is shared here. That happens best in person. We look forward to greeting you at this year's gathering, the 19th consecutive AmiWest show.

AmiWest 2016 and associated events will be October 6-9, 2016 at the Holiday Inn Express, 2224 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA. Make your plans to attend now. If you've attended before, bring one other person who is new to the show. If this will be your first time, welcome to the show! See our website at amiwest.net for the latest information and watch this blog for breaking news about the show. See you in October!

[midway]

Looking forward to this years show! Got a room booked and off the hook at work, what more can you ask for
Cu all there in a bit!

[Acill]

Make it now!!! Cant wait! This year will be rough though. I am on travel for work and get back on the 3rd, drive up on the 7th and back on the 10th, head out to Virginia on the 12th. Sheesh! The things we do for this hobby!

[xeno74]

AmiWest is a meeting of Amigans from many world areas. We have heard that we will have visitors for 2016 from Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., Canada, and perhaps Belgium and Germany

Not perhaps I am from Germany and I am going to the AmiWest too. I hope you will understand my German-English. :lol:
I am really looking forward to the meeting.

[eliyahu]

@xeno74

AWESOME!!! it's gonna be a great show this year!

-- eliyahu

[billt]

Donate?  Well, because I film non-stop without a break, a sandwich and a beverage would be good.  

what is your paypal info?

[magnetic]

Donate?  Well, because I film non-stop without a break, a sandwich and a beverage would be good.  

In fact, today I filmed an event for 8 hours, standing up for 99% of the time, just a couple of minutes every so often to have a sip of iced tea, no bathroom break, no meal break.  I'm a bit sore for standing up so long (and I'm sure I'll pay for it tomorrow).

Good practice for Amiwest!
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm

Robert have you considered using a tripod? It shouldn't be necessary for you to shoot like that...

[SACC-guy]

A new accelerator for Amiga 500. You won't want to miss this exhibit! See their site for more information.

After settling some logistics issues, Sam Crow will represent the company. Sam was with us in 2012 in another capacity. We welcome him back to the show and really look forward to seeing this latest product work wonders for an A500.

But you can't see it run if you don't come. Make your plans now - we're getting closer every day.

AmiWest2016