Socalem 2011

[djlightspin]

Still interested, although not sure if I can make the 29-30th dates.. I'll keep watch to see final dates and update here when I can confirm.
I'll try to bring along some big lasers with me, but that all depends on what we've got in stock at the time.

[Pangolin]

For me, the main problem is a conflict with Photonics West in San Francisco happening right around that time, and then another chip-related tradeshow happening February 1 and 2.

In any event, keep in touch. I am sure we can send some goodies along to support the event...

[Vidal Wolf]

Im in, altho Im going to have to cap my spending to 100 bux.
I will be interested in bringing my argon/He-Ne setup as well as my ar/kr rig along as well.
Im an old school laser guy.

[dsli_jon]

Hey G -

I just sent out about 20 emails/PMs.. Definites and Maybes..

Cool, thanks... Did you ask everyone about 1/21 - 23 or later? Cause, it seems like it will have to be either 1/21 - 23 or 2/4 - 6... and the 21st-weekend will be here before we blink...

Still interested, although not sure if I can make the 29-30th dates.. I'll try to bring along some big lasers with me...

Hey there - is this "AF"? Just curious.. Uh, what about 1/21 - 23 or 2/4 - 6?

For me, the main problem is a conflict with Photonics West...and then...February 1 and 2.

Echo: what about 1/21 - 23 or 2/4 - 6?

Lemme know - Sir G, if you can 're-bump' those you PM'd (just one PM to 20 peeps, less-those that have posted here...) and ask about 1/21 - 23 or 2/4 - 6? Much obliged..

Thx, Gents...
j

[daguin]

I'm still a "definite." I'm just awaiting payment and location info

I'll still be on Winter Break (until February 7th) so I can provide some inexperienced labor if needed/wanted

Peace,
dave

[instinct]

I sent another PM out to those that already responded.. I think 21-22 weekend is too soon.. Is Feb 4-5 weekend a better one? Bill won't be able to make it out that week either.

[dsli_jon]

Hey G -

I sent another PM out to those that already responded.. I think 21-22 weekend is too soon.. Is Feb 4-5 weekend a better one? Bill won't be able to make it out that week either.

Sounds good.. Thanks for doin that... ...as soon as peeps-respond on the date-pref, lemme know, and I'll start a 'sign-up' thread... We need for this to get 'serious' now,
or it will never happen... Summer is *way* too-busy (...already booking shows, etc...)

kit...
j

[sugeek]

After a bit of discussion... I vote for the 4th-6th of February. As for the venue situation I think we should all help Jon out and clean-up the first day, maybe we can dumpster dive ater . I would rather pay a PL'er rent for the a venue, for less than $1200 a night at other venues. We can clean his place up for freee, and a 3-phase genset at any other venue isn't more than that either!

my few cents...
Adam

[Laser Wizardry]

" 15 characters"

[dsli_jon]

Hey Gents -

As for the venue situation I think we should all help Jon out and clean-up the first day, maybe we can dumpster dive ater...We can clean his place up for freee...

I also agree that we should help Jon out. It keeps everybody's budget in check and gets a fire under Jon's rear to do something he's been wanting to do anyway.

Lol, thanks for the 'support' Guys - but, trust-me, my 'butt's got plenty of fire under it' the main 'issue' with Van Nuys, is just that there's really hardly anywhere to
PUT the stuff! It's not so-much a 'clean-up job', as it is a 'clean OUT' job.

ie: there's a 44 FOOT long (!) top-roller screen in the loading-bay - FS, here: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...147961224.html ...cause that's the only place left in the building it will FIT! And, I can't 'leave it outside', nor can I just 'put it out to the dumpster' - it's a *monster*!

Also, in the loading-bay, there are dozens of giant aluminum tubes from a 40' x 60' Outdoor screen-Rig, that I *can't* just 'throw-away'... they have to get at *least* cut up and recycled (...unless anyone here is into 'enriching uranium' - which will be a serious-project for at least 2-guys and a 12-pack of metal-blades..
So, unless a few of ya would want to come-down, earlier in that week - like, at least 2 - 3 days in-advance, it's just not gonna get 'done in one day', trust-me on that...

Plus, there's no real 'good place' for food-service, the bathroom / front-office area needs much luv, and the 'studio-B' space is only about 20' x 30', in-total....
Now, if ya'll wanna come-down and help me knock-out a *wall* / re-route some electrical / plumbing we could 'combine' Studio A and B, and have a ~20' x 60' space...

...I think you see my point.. don't think with my sched / timeframe, here, Van Nuys is 'ready for primetime' right-now, thanks very-muchly anyway...

SO THEN, in order-to help turn this 'discussion into a decision', I've started the "SoCaLEM 2011 Sign-Up Thread" PLEASE- DON'T POST PROS / CONS / Discussion about the proposed Venue, *there* - Let's keep THAT thread JUST for 'Sign-Ups' etc - we can continue any 'venue-discussions' here, Por Favorrr!

Dig? Discuss...
peas.
j