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#299849 - 15/08/2007 15:15 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: pim]
drakino
carpal tunnel

Registered: 08/06/1999
Posts: 7868
Quote:
I could bring the Infill G4 I recently bought.


I saw a "pim" over on mp3car.com, was wondering if it was you. I'll avoid throwing this thread off topic here, but so far my Infill G4/Streetdeck experiences have been very mixed. Need to update the thread over here sometime soon.

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#299850 - 15/08/2007 16:06 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: pim]
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
Quote:
I could bring the Infill G4 I recently bought.


All gadgets welcome

Cheers

Cris.

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#299851 - 15/08/2007 17:10 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: pim]
Schido
enthusiast

Registered: 29/03/2005
Posts: 364
Loc: Probably lost somewhere in Wal...
Quote:
(Jet2 charges for each suitcase)


That's not that strange is it, charging for extra's? I bet you mean they charge 16 £ for the 1st one, i noticed that too.
Thought screw them, and ended up booking with vlm from Rotterdam.

edit: added 'charging for extra's'


Edited by Schido (16/08/2007 06:21)
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#299852 - 16/08/2007 13:29 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: Schido]
pim
addict

Registered: 14/11/2000
Posts: 474
Loc: The Hague, the Netherlands
Quote:
That's not that strange is it, charging for extra's?


Yes, now that we finally have a law that prevents airline carriers from advertising prices that exclude taxes and surcharges, now they screw us by charging for luggage. You only notice that until just before completing your booking.

Quote:
I bet you mean they charge 16 £ for the 1st one, i noticed that too.


It's worse than that:

Quote:

Each travelling fare paying passenger is permitted up to a total of 18kg of checked baggage weight. However there is a cost for each individual bag per flight. When pre-booked online this is 5GBP/ 8EUR/ 12CHF/ 250CZK/ 60NOK/ 30PLN. (10GBP/ 15EUR/ 23CHF/ 500CZK/ 120NOK/ 60PLN at the airport).

If the combined total weight of all bags is more than 18kg you will incur an excess baggage charge at the airport, in addition to the individual bag charge. No single bag can weigh more than 25kg.


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#299853 - 16/08/2007 14:09 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: drakino]
pim
addict

Registered: 14/11/2000
Posts: 474
Loc: The Hague, the Netherlands
Quote:
I saw a "pim" over on mp3car.com, was wondering if it was you.


Yes, that's me.

Quote:
I'll avoid throwing this thread off topic here, but so far my Infill G4/Streetdeck experiences have been very mixed. Need to update the thread over here sometime soon.


I'll continue this thread on ICE.

Pim

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#299854 - 16/08/2007 16:08 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: Roger]
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
Quote:
I'll be arriving 20:20 at Manchester Picadilly, and I'm staying at the Ibis. Does it make sense to check in first and then head to Akbar's, or to come for curry first, and then check in? Or am I going to miss everything, and should catch up with you guys later?


We can make it a late meal, we could all go for some drinks and then meet at Akbar's a little later, this would give you chance to drop off your bags etc...

How does everyone feel about eating late?

Cheers

Cris.

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#299855 - 18/08/2007 01:30 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: Cris]
FireFox31
pooh-bah

Registered: 19/09/2002
Posts: 2494
Loc: East Coast, USA
I've got no problem eating late, thanks for accommodating. I am planning to arrive in Manchester by train at 6:20pm. Or, I could roll in at 7:36pm.

If Akbar's is at 8pm, then I'm assuming people will get a drink in the Ibis lobby for an hour before then. I also assume none of the visitors will know how to get there.
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#299856 - 18/08/2007 02:56 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: rob]
altman
carpal tunnel

Registered: 19/05/1999
Posts: 3457
Loc: Palo Alto, CA
Quote:
There's a chance I might turn up but I can't commit to it until the last minute as I'm off to China next week for an indeterminate amount of time.


Sounds frighteningly like me for last year's meet!

Hugo

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#299857 - 18/08/2007 05:18 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: FireFox31]
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
Quote:
I also assume none of the visitors will know how to get there.


Don't worry about that, we'll come and meet you. It's all within walking distance.

Cheers

Cris.

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#299858 - 18/08/2007 08:41 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: Cris]
boxer
pooh-bah

Registered: 16/04/2002
Posts: 2011
Loc: Yorkshire UK
Quote:
How does everyone feel about eating late?


Not nearly as excited as drinking early!

Although I appreciate that you are happy to meet people, it would be an idea to have a location map for the three(3?) locations, so that any stragglers can catch up.
After all, I'm the man who had to be helped on to the train at Piccadilly, with the guard being told to make sure that he woke me up at Leeds, after a particularly boozy do at the Midland Hotel.
Second thoughts, can I have an encapsulated map on a string to hang round my neck!
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#299859 - 20/08/2007 16:14 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Only 6 Places Left !!! [Re: Cris]
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
We are starting to run out of spaces for the "Mystery Tour" only 6 places left now!!!

To sign up just drop me a PM, do it quick or you might loose out!!!

Cheers

Cris.

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#299860 - 20/08/2007 16:58 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: boxer]
Schido
enthusiast

Registered: 29/03/2005
Posts: 364
Loc: Probably lost somewhere in Wal...
If you search for empegmeet with google maps, you'll find your 3 points, and the lass to the ibis really is crawling distance
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#299861 - 20/08/2007 18:03 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: Schido]
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
Quote:
If you search for empegmeet with google maps, you'll find your 3 points, and the lass to the ibis really is crawling distance


And there you all were thinking Andy and I had just slapped together a meet

There has been extensive scientific "crawl testing" to make sure minimal distance between pub and bed, and wasn't at all based on driving around the corner and finding a pub there

Cheers

Cris.

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#299862 - 24/08/2007 14:16 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Meet Details [Re: Cris]
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
All the people who are registered for the meet should have received a registration e-mail a couple of days ago.

We will be sending details out at some point this weekend detailing meeting points and maps etc...

We will also include what the outstanding balance will be. We would prefer cash on the day, but you can use paypal if you have to.

We have 5 places left for the Saturday, so if you haven't signed up yet, or if you would like to bring a friend we still have room on the bus for you. PM me direct if you are interested.

Only a week to go folks

Cheers

Cris.

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#299863 - 28/08/2007 04:42 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Meet Details [Re: Cris]
Schido
enthusiast

Registered: 29/03/2005
Posts: 364
Loc: Probably lost somewhere in Wal...
Is anyone else arriving early on friday, and want to hang out during the day?
I will land at 07.55 at mcr airport. (Yes, that was the cheapest flight)
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#299864 - 28/08/2007 05:36 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Meet Details [Re: Schido]
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
Quote:
Is anyone else arriving early on friday, and want to hang out during the day?


That's a very good point!

There is plenty to do in Manchester City Centre, and there won't be too much time during the weekend to see any of it. We won't be spending any time in Manchester on the Mystery Tour

As you will see in the agenda (soon to be sent - hopefully tonight!) there is a gap on Sunday morning before the meet proper kicks off. I was going to suggest we drop off at the Science & Industry Museum and those that are interested could visit the Dr Who Exhibition. But there are a couple of other things you could do in the city...

Kylie - The Exhibition

Hacienda Exhibition

Of course there is lots for you to find yourself, here is a good starting point

Cheers

Cris

PS - Still a couple of places left, so send me a PM ASAP if you would like to attend this coming weekend.


Edited by Cris (28/08/2007 05:37)

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#299865 - 28/08/2007 18:48 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Meet Details [Re: Cris]
andym
carpal tunnel

Registered: 17/01/2002
Posts: 3995
Loc: Manchester UK
The Hacienda exhibition is seriously good!
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Cheers,

Andy M

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#299866 - 28/08/2007 19:27 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Meet Details [Re: andym]
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
Ok guys,

I have just sent out the Guide to this years meet. Sorry for the slight delay.

If anyone hasn't received it please let me know and I will give you the direct download address.

I nipped down to the t-shirt place this afternoon, I think this one may become a collectors item. There is still room if you haven't signed up and you fancy getting your hands on one of these exclusive can't buy them anywhere items

Cheers

Cris.

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#299867 - 28/08/2007 23:55 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Meet Details [Re: Cris]
pca
old hand

Registered: 20/07/1999
Posts: 1102
Loc: UK
Hi.

Due to Rob Schofield and I being both overworked and underorganised, neither one of us got around to booking a hotel room in the Ibis hotel, which is now booked up. While we can find a room somewhere else, I thought it might be worth asking whether anyone going to the meet might have a twin room with half underutilised, and would be willing to put up with one of us for the duration. We will obviously pay our way

pca
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#299868 - 29/08/2007 14:01 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Meet Details [Re: pca]
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
Has anyone stepped in to help out Patrick and Rob yet ???

not sure if there have been a few PM's flying around or not.

Cheers

Cris.

PS - Got a sneek peek at the t-shirts today

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#299869 - 29/08/2007 14:06 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Meet Details [Re: Cris]
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
Just checking a few hotel booking sites, you may be able to get a room via lastminute.com etc... some of them are showing availability.

Cheers

Cris.

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#299870 - 30/08/2007 04:39 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Meet Details [Re: Cris]
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
So how are we doing Guys ???

Is everyone sorted?

Any Questions?

Cheers

Cris.

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#299871 - 30/08/2007 13:31 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: Cris]
pim
addict

Registered: 14/11/2000
Posts: 474
Loc: The Hague, the Netherlands
Quote:
Quote:
I could bring the Infill G4 I recently bought.


All gadgets welcome



OK, just got it back from being RMA'ed.

I could bring it, even though it's nowhere finished, but to actually turn it on it would be nice if someone local could bring:

- a standard PC ATX power supply (with UK power cord)
- a powered USB 2.0 hub (with UK power cord)
- a USB keyboard
- powered speakers (with cable for stereo RCA line outputs)

Please let me know asap, I'll be packing in a couple of hours.

Pim

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#299872 - 30/08/2007 15:48 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: pim]
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
I think we should be able to get everything on that list sorted, so feel free to bring it along.

Cheers

Cris

PS - Just picked up the T-Shirts (and a few other exclusive items ) I think it's almost worth coming just to get one

We have 22 people for Saturday so there are 2 spaces on the minibuses still available, we are almost full now, this is your last chance!

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#299873 - 30/08/2007 19:17 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: Cris]
pim
addict

Registered: 14/11/2000
Posts: 474
Loc: The Hague, the Netherlands
Quote:
I think we should be able to get everything on that list sorted, so feel free to bring it


Oh bugger, never mind.

I screwed up major last minute. I noticed the G4 would only recognize 448 MB of the 1 GB memory module I bought elsewhere.

I tried some memory related BIOS options, and now the G4 will no longer boot. There's no visible CMOS reset jumper on the top board, so I'll have to wait for support ...

Pim

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#299874 - 30/08/2007 19:28 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: pim]
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
Bring it along anyway, I'm sure we'd all like to see it from a hardware point of view....

Cheers

Cris.

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#299875 - 30/08/2007 20:03 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: pim]
Attack
addict

Registered: 01/03/2002
Posts: 598
Loc: Florida
Quote:
Quote:
I think we should be able to get everything on that list sorted, so feel free to bring it


Oh bugger, never mind.

I screwed up major last minute. I noticed the G4 would only recognize 448 MB of the 1 GB memory module I bought elsewhere.

I tried some memory related BIOS options, and now the G4 will no longer boot. There's no visible CMOS reset jumper on the top board, so I'll have to wait for support ...

Pim


Removing the battery and leaving out for 10 minutes.
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#299876 - 30/08/2007 20:11 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: pim]
pim
addict

Registered: 14/11/2000
Posts: 474
Loc: The Hague, the Netherlands
Quote:
Jet2 charges for each suitcase


These guys have imagination.

Just tried to check-in online.

They won't let you check-in online unless you select a seat, and seat selection costs EUR 4 per seat ...

Pim

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#299877 - 30/08/2007 20:17 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: pim]
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
OMG!

That used to be such a good airline!



Cheers

Cris.

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#299878 - 30/08/2007 20:35 Re: International Owners Meet 2007 - Sign Up Page Live [Re: Attack]
pim
addict

Registered: 14/11/2000
Posts: 474
Loc: The Hague, the Netherlands
Quote:
Removing the battery and leaving out for 10 minutes.


Not so easy; there are two pcb's with components on both sides. No battery on the only accessible side.

But, I fixed it by changing the memory module for a 512 MB one from an old laptop.
It allowed me to enter setup again and change things back.

So, it's working again (beit with 448 MB RAM).

Cris, can you bring the stuff on the list?

Pim


Edited by pim (30/08/2007 20:57)

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