Re: KFest 2006 report

["PZ" <skierpaul@yahoo.com>]

Kirk Mitchell wrote:
> Mitchell Spector wrote:
>
> >     I'd like to add my thanks too. I enjoy reading a day by day account
> > of each day, it almost gives you a sense of what it's like being there.
> > Besides how fun it sounds, it'd be pretty surreal to meet not one, but
> > a few dozen people who are all Apple II fanatics--as much or more
> > so than me. :)

I have to say it's really-really nice NOT having to dumb down
conversations about what you do with the Apple II!  Eventhough KFest
attendees come from very diverse backgrounds in addition to spanning
the age ranges of 17 -> really old, I'm extremely comfortable carrying
on conversations with everyone there; they're all great Apple II users.
 There is always stuff to talk about, and its absolutely AMAZING to see
the huge range of things people use their Apple II for.

> >     It's not so much the conference cost (which can be as much as $380
> > to $450 if you register after May 31st) but once you add in the travelling
> > expense of a round trip plane ticket. I've really no idea what the total
> > cost would be (any guesses?) but I'm very tempted to take the plunge.
> > Yes, I know, I know, I've been talking about it some 12 years now... ;)
>
> Ah.. Canadian dollars suck.  B-{)

Its good that Southwest flys into KC, which makes flights to KC on
other airlines competetive.  Also KFest offers a free "Pikop Andropov"
service, so you'll save money cab fare/rental car.  Other than going
out to the movies and 2 meals, its really all inclusive.  Free Donuts
and Pizza is nice too courtesy of Juiced GS magazine.

> I certainly hope you come, Mitchell...  I've been on csa, and csa2
> since 1986, and consider you one of the guru's of the Apple II
> community.  I'm more of a lurk.  But of I can help here, I'm happy to
> contribute to csa2.

Kirk, your write-ups were great, I had to read them just to make sure I
didn't miss anything since there was so much going on!

Mitchell, I mentioned your work during my Wikipedia and the Apple II
presentation. People were impressed with what you've done.  One thing
mentioned was, if we can get enough interest, maybe the community can
create an Apple II Portal / Project Apple II such as what the Mac group
has done.

> >     Incidentally, anyone have pictures of KFest 2006 ready to view yet?
>
> A few have been observed catching us at embarrassing moments.  At least
> two are active here.  I won't steal their thunder.  Give them a break!
> They've been having fun and aren't likely to get to these pics until
> they've recovered.  B-{)

Oh crap......

> I had a hellava lot of fun last week.  Can't wait until next year.

Same here, looking forward to next year as well.
 
- Paul