#273742 - 07/01/2006 20:25
Bay area mini meet
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carpal tunnel
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Loc: Palo Alto, CA
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Following on from the CES thread, I'm sticking a stake in the ground and picking tuesday the 10th... so we just need to pick somewhere to eat.
I'm really tempted by O'mei in Santa Cruz (great chinese-style food, which has a proper name that I can't remember) - is that too far away for people?
...and is tuesday night ok?
Hugo
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#273743 - 07/01/2006 20:51
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: altman]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 12/02/2002
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Loc: Berkeley, California
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Works for me. I Think I'm going to macworld that day, but a drive down to santa cruz afterwards wouldn't be a problem. In the past santa cruz has been too far for some people. How is everyone feeling these days?
Matthew
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#273744 - 08/01/2006 05:02
Re: Bay area mini meet
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pooh-bah
Registered: 06/04/2005
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What the hey, I'll motor over the hill for a meet.
I'll be coming from Livermore, so I'll be late arriving.
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#273745 - 08/01/2006 22:34
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: matthew_k]
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carpal tunnel
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Macworld? Cool, make sure you get lots of pictures of (or attempt to steal) one of those rumored new laptops  Hugo
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#273746 - 08/01/2006 22:37
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: Robotic]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 19/05/1999
Posts: 3457
Loc: Palo Alto, CA
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Can you define late? I was thinking of maybe 8pm or something - they shut at 9 on weekdays (what is it with restaurants in the US? 10pm is still a perfectly acceptable time to eat... unless you have to get up at 5am to miss the traffic I suppose)
Hugo
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#273747 - 09/01/2006 01:58
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: altman]
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Loc: San Francisco, CA
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I'm game to meet up. Let us know the time and place!
- Jon
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#273749 - 09/01/2006 02:12
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: altman]
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pooh-bah
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Loc: Seattle transplant
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Here's a Google map of O'mei and also a review.Looks good!
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#273750 - 09/01/2006 05:01
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: altman]
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I don't have a car now, but I'd really like to try and make it. If I can somehow have a car by Tuesday, I'll be there.
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#273751 - 09/01/2006 05:57
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: ricin]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
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Not sure if I can make it down to Santa Cruz... bit far and I have to take someone to the airport sometime that evening. I'll probably be able to make it if it's somewhere closer to SF. Don't change locales if I'm the only one though!
PS - Going up to Sugarbowl tomorrow in Tahoe... so I'll be incommunicato. Hugo... up for some slopes?
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#273752 - 09/01/2006 14:03
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: loren]
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Registered: 08/05/2000
Posts: 1429
Loc: San Francisco, CA
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Oh wow, I didn't notice that we were talking about Santa Cruz either. That's a haul from SF... I thought we were getting together b/c people were in town for Macworld...
- Jon
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#273753 - 09/01/2006 19:48
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: jbauer]
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Unfortunately, I already have several things going on that night.
On the other hand, it looks as good as any other night this week, and I haven't had an opportunity to meet Hugo before.
So, maybe I'll blow some of that other stuff off.
I'll just have to play it by ear.
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#273754 - 09/01/2006 21:02
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: altman]
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Registered: 27/09/1999
Posts: 200
Loc: Berkeley, CA
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I'm in. 8pm @ O'Mei unless this thread says otherwise by then. 
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#273755 - 10/01/2006 14:48
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: n6mod]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 19/05/1999
Posts: 3457
Loc: Palo Alto, CA
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If Santa Cruz is going to be a bit far, anyone want to suggest anything more local? I also have a huge-ass rental car if anyone is car-less and generally in the bay area - don't mind giving you a lift ricin if you want one?
edit: Just looked in your profile and found that Fairfield is about 85 miles away... might not be able to make that round-trip 
Hugo
Edited by altman (10/01/2006 14:58)
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#273756 - 10/01/2006 15:11
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: altman]
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carpal tunnel
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#273757 - 10/01/2006 15:18
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: altman]
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Registered: 08/05/2000
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Loc: San Francisco, CA
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If Santa Cruz is going to be a bit far, anyone want to suggest anything more local?
Local as in "in San Francisco"?
Here's a recommendation for dinner:
http://www.bestofsanfrancisco.net/chow.htm
- Jon
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#273758 - 10/01/2006 15:40
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: jbauer]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 12/02/2002
Posts: 2298
Loc: Berkeley, California
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Anywhere works for me. I might see if I can bum a ride off someone at some point, as I'm on my way to SF and left my car in santa clara. (3g data rocks my world. So does my samsung a900. 25 kilobytes per seccond on the train.)
If we aim for in the city, I'd reccomend a dine-about-town special (http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?pid=67&m=4) as they're a great deal for some really nice restaraunts.
Macworld Update as of 9:38: Apple sells a lot of ipods and songs. iLife 2006 will be better than iLife 2005. "Photocasting".
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#273759 - 10/01/2006 15:47
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: JBjorgen]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 19/05/1999
Posts: 3457
Loc: Palo Alto, CA
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Not far off, it's a dodge caravan Hugo
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#273760 - 10/01/2006 16:06
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: altman]
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I appreciate the offer. As you said, though, I'm probably too far off for anyone to give me a ride. That's OK, I need to concentrate on getting a car, anyway.
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#273761 - 10/01/2006 17:38
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: ricin]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
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Chow is a good spot, impossible to park though. but there is PARK Chow, which is the same restaurant's other location, at 9th and Irving. Good American Comfort food. I eat there often.
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#273762 - 10/01/2006 18:03
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: loren]
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Loc: San Francisco, CA
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Chow is a good spot, impossible to park though. but there is PARK Chow, which is the same restaurant's other location, at 9th and Irving. Good American Comfort food. I eat there often.
I'm down for Park Chow, if y'all wanna do that...
- Jon
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#273763 - 10/01/2006 18:46
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: altman]
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Registered: 08/08/2001
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Loc: CA, USA
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Doh! This is what I get for missing those email updates (I've been swamped since I got back from holiday) I won't be able to make it TODAY... I already made plans that I can't bail on. I'd probably be too ashamed to show up without my memory & LED mod's installed (now that I got it all). So, count me in for nextime or if the date gets pushed back... Have Fun guys! (and gals who are dragged along ;-)
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#273764 - 10/01/2006 22:29
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: jbauer]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 19/05/1999
Posts: 3457
Loc: Palo Alto, CA
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Everyone else up for park chow? I'm ok with it (I'm sure I'll find somewhere to park!)
I guess the traffic might make getting there quite long-winded... Zandr, if you're reading this and in San Jose, want to share a car?
Hugo
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#273765 - 10/01/2006 22:32
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: altman]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 12/02/2002
Posts: 2298
Loc: Berkeley, California
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Sure, what time? 8 still?
Is there anyone heading back down the valley that can give me a ride to Santa Clara? I can always take caltrain, but I'll have to cut out in time to catch the 10 o'clock train.
Matthew
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#273766 - 10/01/2006 22:37
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: altman]
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enthusiast
Registered: 27/09/1999
Posts: 200
Loc: Berkeley, CA
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Hugo-
Sure, I can meet you here (101 and De La Cruz) or there (Cupertino, right?)
More than one body in the car would be good.
-Z
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#273767 - 10/01/2006 22:38
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: matthew_k]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
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PARKING TIP!!! Park in the Park (Golden Gate Park) which is just on the other side of Lincoln. Park chow is on 9th between Irving and Lincoln. If you are heading West on Lincoln, take a right into the park at 9th and you'll find parking at the first right turn or just a few hundred yards in. Free too! Traffic shouldn't be bad at that time, you might want to take 280 to 19th, then take a right on Lincoln.
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#273768 - 10/01/2006 22:42
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: loren]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
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Oh, and how many are coming total? There's usually a short wait, and if we all can get there on time I can put us on the list by calling ahead.
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#273769 - 10/01/2006 22:45
Re: Bay area mini meet
[Re: loren]
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Loc: San Francisco, CA
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Just called, got a reservation for us.
I'll see y'all there!
- Jon
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#273770 - 10/01/2006 22:46
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[Re: jbauer]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
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Weird... last time I called they didn't take reservations... that was 3 days ago. They usually just allow you to put your name on the list before you head over there. How'd you pull that?
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#273771 - 10/01/2006 22:48
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[Re: loren]
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Weird... last time I called they didn't take reservations... that was 3 days ago. They usually just allow you to put your name on the list before you head over there. How'd you pull that?
They take formal reservations if 10 or more. I spoke to the guy that answered and said that we may have slightly less than 10, but he agreed to gimme a reservation anyways... I requested a table in the back - I think the front gets drafty, and I've been kinda sick lately...
Hope that's cool!
- Jon
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#273772 - 10/01/2006 22:54
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[Re: jbauer]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 12/02/2002
Posts: 2298
Loc: Berkeley, California
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Cool, is the reservation at 8?
Matthew
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#273773 - 10/01/2006 22:58
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[Re: matthew_k]
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Cool, is the reservation at 8?
Matthew
Yep.
- Jon
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#273774 - 10/01/2006 22:59
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[Re: jbauer]
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#273775 - 10/01/2006 23:10
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[Re: loren]
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Registered: 06/04/2005
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Loc: Seattle transplant
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I'll see you guys there-
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#273776 - 10/01/2006 23:43
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[Re: Robotic]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
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I'm only counting 6 or 7 folks. I have my brother and 2 friends in town if we need to stuff seats?
altman
matthew_k
Robotic
jbauer
loren
n6mod
who'd I miss
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#273777 - 10/01/2006 23:47
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[Re: loren]
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They sounded ok with the fact that we may have < 10. Don't worry about filling seats...
- Jon
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#273778 - 10/01/2006 23:58
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[Re: jbauer]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
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Cool... we went there the other night so I doubt they'd want it again... I however can't wait to eat me some pork chops! (depending on what the sandwich of the day is...)
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#273779 - 11/01/2006 00:27
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[Re: matthew_k]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 06/04/2005
Posts: 2026
Loc: Seattle transplant
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Matthew- I'm headed to Milpitas afterwards- no problem to hit Santa Clara, though.
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#273780 - 11/01/2006 00:31
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[Re: loren]
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Google map for Park Chow.
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#273781 - 11/01/2006 00:51
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[Re: Robotic]
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Loc: SLC, UT, USA
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We might have to walk 2 blocks over and steal a street sign from Hugo St.! haha.
I might be bringing brother and 2 friends after all. They are trying to decide....
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#273782 - 11/01/2006 05:23
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[Re: loren]
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#273783 - 11/01/2006 06:08
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[Re: jbauer]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
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what about a link to the rabbit!?
Wow. I really wanna come see some Segway Polo! I can't believe we missed you by a couple hours. How weird would it have been to have seen you there.
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#273785 - 11/01/2006 14:39
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[Re: loren]
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what about a link to the rabbit!?
Wow. I really wanna come see some Segway Polo! I can't believe we missed you by a couple hours. How weird would it have been to have seen you there.
http://www.nabaztag.com/
Yeah, would have been funny to run into you at the park. Come this Sunday!
- Jon
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#273786 - 11/01/2006 15:13
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[Re: Robotic]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
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OH MAN! I'm so sorry about that. I've parked there probably hundreds of times until 11pm and never had a problem. Didn't last night either. Ugh. I feel like an ass for telling you to park there. =\
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#273787 - 11/01/2006 15:51
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[Re: loren]
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I was parked in the park also, and I didn't get a ticket! I think I was on Martin Luther King Drive. I think Stu was parked on 9th?
- Jon
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#273788 - 11/01/2006 16:11
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[Re: jbauer]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 06/04/2005
Posts: 2026
Loc: Seattle transplant
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Yah- I was parked on 9th. There were two other cars there with tickets, too.
Oh well. My bad for not reading the sign completely.
That and luck-of-the-draw!
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#273789 - 01/03/2006 19:20
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[Re: Robotic]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 06/04/2005
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Phew! After dragging my feet and forgetting to pay the parking ticket, I expected to have to pay delinquency fees on top of the $103. I kept checking for the citation on-line, but it never showed up. Called the office and they said the PD is always late turning in their tickets- keep trying the website. Then last week I got a late fee notice- an extra $23. Again tried online, but only found the $23, not the original ticket. Called them up and they dismissed the whole thing! Turns out that the PD didn't know the correct parking fee ($23) and the ticket is invalid due to their $103 guess. WooHoo! /happyhappyjoyjoy //anyone for another SF meet?
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#273790 - 01/03/2006 20:07
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[Re: Robotic]
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carpal tunnel
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Loc: New Jersey, USA
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Somehow, I bet they would not have tracked you down to refund your money had you paid earlier...
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#273791 - 02/03/2006 01:59
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[Re: Robotic]
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Turns out that the PD didn't know the correct parking fee ($23) and the ticket is invalid due to their $103 guess.
WooHoo!
Fantastic! Congrats!
I'm always game for another meet up. ...after March 17th that is...
- Jon
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