17-10-2001 01:18									#31
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quote: Originally posted by Big Crunch I was thinking, what language would your meet be in. Cos if I ever went to a Dutch meet it would be difficult unless I force you all to speak English; My abilty to speak hurdy-gurdy is limited to to say the least.

It would depend on how many English speakers were part of group. If you were the only one we would probably speak Dutch in the group but English to you in person. If there were several people who don't understand Dutch I would probably try to converse as much in English as possible.


Zopper,

Yes, Hueij has been strangely absent....Are you there Hueij?

	17-10-2001 01:19									#32
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I'm not going all the way to Belgium...

	17-10-2001 01:31									#33
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If it's on 25-11 I definately can't come. On the 24th I could come if it's in the afternoon, but not in the evening. As for locations, I would prefer Utrecht because it's closer, but Rotterdam's also fine with me. But I'm not going all the way to Belgium; that's too far.

	17-10-2001 01:35									#34
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quote: And where's Hueij...???

You rang, M'lord?

Any Saturday or Sunday would be fine by me, but I don't know about the HCC... Too many people in too small a place... But I'm all for Utrecht, it's the most central place. Otherwise I would suggest Amsterdam, in case there will be farriners Last time I was in Rotterdam was in '77 and when you wanted to go to another bar you had to take the tram... But maybe things have changed

	17-10-2001 01:37									#35
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quote: But I'm not going all the way to Belgium; that's too far. Zopper I'm not going all the way to Belgium...

I offer to travel all the way to Brussels and thats the response I get. Huh!

Its academic as I can't make it anyway.

	17-10-2001 01:43									#36
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quote: Originally posted by Hueij quote: And where's Hueij...??? You rang, M'lord? Any Saturday or Sunday would be fine by me, but I don't know about the HCC... Too many people in too small a place... But I'm all for Utrecht, it's the most central place. Otherwise I would suggest Amsterdam, in case there will be farriners Last time I was in Rotterdam was in '77 and when you wanted to go to another bar you had to take the tram... But maybe things have changed

Great to see you're still around Hueij.

Yes, the central halls can be rather crowded but you can always chill out on the first floor. They organize some lectures and presentations on the 1st floor so it's relatively quiet. (I speak from experience i )
Otherwise we could try and find a cafe close to the Jaarbeurs (anyone got tips?). I know there's a diner that you pass as come out of the station and walk towards the Jaarbeurs building.

	17-10-2001 01:44									#37
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I think it’s about time there’s such a meeting in our regions and I’d like to meet you guys, but I’ve no particular interest in computer fairs. (count me out as a genuine geek because never heard of HCC either )

” Rotterdam is more central if our belgium friends will come as well, or people from England.“

Why not Antwerp? It’s nice and central too.

Rotterdam doesn’t sound such a bad idea to me actually, I’ve never been to the place and I’d give me a chance to see it.

	17-10-2001 01:45									#38
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I would definitely do it. I have heard that Rotterdam is quite a cool place, and I liked Amsterdam too. I wouldn't be able to do it at quite this short notice, but is a definite plan for next year.

CyberShy, you'd be pleasantly surprised, I do not come across quite as 'vocal' in real life as I do at Apolyton.

Hey, I'd have to see if I could drag any of the York bunch with me

	17-10-2001 01:47									#39
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quote: Originally posted by Hueij Last time I was in Rotterdam was in '77 and when you wanted to go to another bar you had to take the tram... But maybe things have changed

Last time I was there, was a few months ago...we had to walk to visit a café...so basically...things have become worse ...(BTW...you have c00l trolleybuses in Arnhem... )

Saturday November 24th would be OK...but I need to take the day off...so I'll need to know in advance...

All in favor of 24-11, say: "AJAX!"

	17-10-2001 01:50									#40
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quote: Originally posted by Colon I think it’s about time there’s such a meeting in our regions and I’d like to meet you guys, but I’ve no particular interest in computer fairs. (count me out as a genuine geek because never heard of HCC either )

In that case you MUST COME Colon. Time to receive your trial by fire!

And Utrecht is only 20-30 mins away from Rotterdam with the intercity train.

	17-10-2001 02:05									#41
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quote: ...(BTW...you have c00l trolleybuses in Arnhem... )

Tnx, we're kinda proud of them

quote: All in favor of 24-11, say: "AJAX!"

No way I'll say "AJAX!" Feijenoord (old spelling, with ij ) or Vitesse on the other hand...

	18-10-2001 00:07									#42
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Sorry, I can't let this thread fall into oblivion before we agree on a date...

	18-10-2001 00:32									#43
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Let me state the prelimary date then: saturday 24 nov, meeting time around 13:30-12:30 in (or around) the Jaarbeurs during the HCC. It may be packed but I'll come up with something to show people in the right direction (by phone or small map) if necessary.


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This is the first planned meet so I say we keep it to 24 nov Utrecht. If this meet comes together we can plan something bigger and better for next year. Maybe Rotterdam next time?

Let's give it a shot.

	18-10-2001 00:37									#44
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Fine by me...(...I am sure I can get a day off from work...)

	18-10-2001 00:43									#45
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quote: Originally posted by CapTVK Let me state the prelimary date then: saturday 24 nov, meeting time around 13:30-12:30 in (or around) the Jaarbeurs during the HCC. It may be packed but I'll come up with something to show people in the right direction (by phone or small map) if necessary. P.S This is the first planned meet so I say we keep it to 24 nov Utrecht. If this meet comes together we can plan something bigger and better for next year. Maybe Rotterdam next time? Let's give it a shot.

Well, I'm still having problems with the HCC connection. I for one am absolutely not interested in going there and the Jaarbeurs surroundings will be packed. But if you all want to do it then and there I will be there but no way will I enter the Jaarbeurs...

Why not make it 31 November?

	18-10-2001 01:19									#46
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I’m not so enthusiast about the idea of going to a fair either, the idea of wriggling between thousands of people is a bit nauseating to me.

Not sure whether the timing is alright as well, I might be studying for my exams at the time.

The suggestion is a bit extreme perhaps, but how about pushing it back to the Christmas period?

Hueij, there is no such thing as a 31st of November.

	18-10-2001 01:47									#47
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CapTVK's proposal sounds ok to me. I don't know how long I can stay, but I will come.

	18-10-2001 01:54									#48
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quote: Originally posted by Colon I’m not so enthusiast about the idea of going to a fair either, the idea of wriggling between thousands of people is a bit nauseating to me.

I have no real preference...but if already two people are not comfortable with the idea of going to a crowded place...we should overthink the idea of the HCC...perhaps Rotterdam wouldn't be such a bad alternative after all...

quote: The suggestion is a bit extreme perhaps, but how about pushing it back to the Christmas period?

It's fine by me...since I'm not going anywhere...

quote: Hueij, there is no such thing as a 31st of November.

	18-10-2001 02:06									#49
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quote: Originally posted by Colon I’m not so enthusiast about the idea of going to a fair either, the idea of wriggling between thousands of people is a bit nauseating to me. Not sure whether the timing is alright as well, I might be studying for my exams at the time. The suggestion is a bit extreme perhaps, but how about pushing it back to the Christmas period? Hueij, there is no such thing as a 31st of November.

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My main motivation for proposing the HCC was because it's a major meeting for many computer users. I go every year and always meet a few familiar faces there. Plus the main halls are the only areas that are really crowded, the user areas and presentations are relatively quiet (or nearly empty in some cases).

I note again, we can also meet outside. There are a few cafes and restaurants in the shopping mall (Hoog Cattehrijne) attached to the station were we can meet. It wouldn't be a problem for me to pop in and out again for an hour.

As long as it's on the side next to the Jaarbeurs!


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Don't you know your exam dates yet? I usually had exams in early dec and jan.


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I'm no fan of the christmas period or pushing it back further. The problem is guy X can't go on a saturday, while Y is on vacation that day and Z really likes to come but he can't come because planning to do something special with Ms. S that day. Needless to say it nearly becomes impossible to decide on a suitable date.

In het kort, van uitstel komt afstel...


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I thought i was the only one who noticed that!

	18-10-2001 02:14									#50
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OK...let's settle it then...

Possible plan for 24-11-2001
For those who want to visit the HCC dagen...they could go in the morning and early afternoon...say between 1000 and 1500...we can meet with the others who don't want to enter the Jaarbeurs @ 1500 outside the Jaarbeurs...because then we will still have plenty of time left...

Plausible...?

	18-10-2001 02:18									#51
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quote: Originally posted by Zopper OK...let's settle it then... Possible plan for 24-11-2001 For those who want to visit the HCC dagen...they could go in the morning and early afternoon...say between 1000 and 1500...we can meet with the others who don't want to enter the Jaarbeurs @ 1500 outside the Jaarbeurs...because then we will still have plenty of time left... Plausible...?

Seems like we have a plan.

	18-10-2001 03:15									#52
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quote: Originally posted by Zopper Is the Efteling still open...?

Yeah! Efteling!

You could hold the meeting in the queue for the Droomvlucht (sp?); it`ll give you several hours at the least.

	18-10-2001 10:43									#53
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quote: Originally posted by Zopper OK...let's settle it then... Possible plan for 24-11-2001 For those who want to visit the HCC dagen...they could go in the morning and early afternoon...say between 1000 and 1500...we can meet with the others who don't want to enter the Jaarbeurs @ 1500 outside the Jaarbeurs...because then we will still have plenty of time left... Plausible...?

Well, if it's okay by most of us it's okay by me...

Any chance we can get Narck to join?

	18-10-2001 13:49									#54
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Sounds good to me.

	18-10-2001 17:28									#55
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CapTVK, the exams will probably start in the middle of December and I don’t intend to make any day-trips in the 2 weeks before that.

Provided I do go, I think that Zopper’s proposal, meeting in the afternoon, sounds good.

	18-10-2001 18:59									#56
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Well make a meeting for next year as well and I will see what I can do about coming!

	18-10-2001 19:10									#57
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I'm not sure yet.
I'll think about going to the HCC, but If I'm going there I'm sure I won't go alone....... and I'm not sure if my friends would like it to meet people I only know via the internet

	18-10-2001 19:41									#58
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*books coach*

hey, Zopper, why can't I see a post of your mate anywhere here?

Provost Harrison - "next year" as such is actually a good idea, I might be on board then!!

hey, why not another one somewhere in that area early in the year and "you-know-what" later on?

No, I don't expect you to know what I'm talking about, just be sure you can make true what you told me you're willing to do...

	18-10-2001 19:54									#59
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quote: Originally posted by Ecthelion hey, why not another one somewhere in that area early in the year and "you-know-what" later on?

I don't know what you are talking about, but it sure sounds fun (actually I know what you are really referring to: Say NO to drugs Andy )

Yeah, I am definitely up for it next year, no problem at all, and I enjoyed my visit to Amsterdam earlier on this year. Rotterdam would be an interesting visit as well, and I may even take the opportunity to see a little bit more, pop across to Germany and see Andy's vicinity

	18-10-2001 20:00									#60
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quote: I do not come across quite as 'vocal' in real life as I do at Apolyton.