+9640News Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) Trying to gauge individual interest in the Chicago 2020 fair this year with the pandemic issues we are all experiencing. If you are going, please post a note where you may be staying as Allen indicated he would not be organizing a Friday evening gathering. If you were planning on demonstrating something, please post what the subject content may be. Thanks. Edited August 11, 2020 by BeeryMiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+9640News Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 I'm asking the above poll to get a feel how many die-hard TI'ers are still going to show up this year as there were some postings in the last 2 weeks where a couple of people indicated the health risk was too high for them personally. Between "quarantines", individuals with personal health issues, and international travel restrictions, trying to gauge whether to personally commit to a demonstration myself. Beery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXB Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Can we use ZOOM from Home? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+9640News Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, RXB said: Can we use ZOOM from Home? That is beyond me to answer. I know in past years they have streamed the event, but I do not know what tool(s) they use. Myself, I always enjoy the camaraderie meeting everyone and getting away from home for a couple of days and look forward to the trip. It also gives me the opportunity to pick up a few items that others are selling. Beery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredqwest Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 48 minutes ago, BeeryMiller said: die-hard TI'ers good choice of words..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 I'm still mulling it over--as I wait for the results of my COVID-19 test to come back. . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lee Stewart Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 I hate breaking my attendance string, but this 77-(by Faire time)-year-old body will not be taking the risk this year. ...lee 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyDean Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 What are the fair dates? I may be in that area for a period and if so can attend. Been 25 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhataKowinkydink Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Carry on TIers, carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB9ZQT Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 The Chicago TI User Group just received word from the Evanston Public Library that the space in which the Chicago TI International World Faire is ordinarily held will be unavailable until next year. We had reserved the room almost one year ago, but due to COVID 19, all activities at the Library are now cancelled. We are, therefore exploring the idea of having a virtual Faire this year. We would like to assess the interest in such an event, and further, who would be interested in presenting a seminar, either with a video, or possibly live, albeit remotely. I would appreciate a response in private mail to hals12 @hotmail.com as soon as possible. The date for the virtual Faire remains as previously published, October 24, 2020. —Hal Shanafield, CTIUG Faire Chairman 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimes99er Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 On 9/5/2020 at 12:37 AM, KB9ZQT said: The Chicago TI User Group just received word from the Evanston Public Library that the space in which the Chicago TI International World Faire is ordinarily held will be unavailable until next year. We had reserved the room almost one year ago, but due to COVID 19, all activities at the Library are now cancelled. We are, therefore exploring the idea of having a virtual Faire this year. We would like to assess the interest in such an event, and further, who would be interested in presenting a seminar, either with a video, or possibly live, albeit remotely. I would appreciate a response in private mail to hals12 @hotmail.com as soon as possible. The date for the virtual Faire remains as previously published, October 24, 2020. —Hal Shanafield, CTIUG Faire Chairman All fine. But this private mail stuff. Why all the secrecy ? Control ? Isn't it a thing of the past ? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dhe Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 How about a sub poll, I'd like to attend a virtual Chicago Fair as an attendee, not a presenter. Maybe ask if people wanted to buy a t-shirt as a way of showing support? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Vorticon Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 36 minutes ago, sometimes99er said: All fine. But this private mail stuff. Why all the secrecy ? Control ? Isn't it a thing of the past ? I think it's easier to manage attendance via private email instead of having to scan a long thread on AA interspersed with random comments. Let's leave conspiracy theories alone, shall we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimes99er Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Vorticon said: I think it's easier to manage attendance via private email instead of having to scan a long thread on AA interspersed with random comments. Let's leave conspiracy theories alone, shall we? Yep, it's probably easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 4 hours ago, sometimes99er said: All fine. But this private mail stuff. Why all the secrecy ? Control ? Isn't it a thing of the past ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB9ZQT Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 It is easier to manage. Hal (my dad) does not have an Atariage account, so I have been posting for him to try to help put together a virtual Faire for the group this year. He would like anyone that would like to present something to email him so he can put the presenter schedule together. We will post details on how to attend at a later date. --John 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 @KB9ZQT Glad to have you here, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddemann Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Yes, if ZOOM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimes99er Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 14 hours ago, KB9ZQT said: It is easier to manage. Hal (my dad) does not have an Atariage account, so I have been posting for him to try to help put together a virtual Faire for the group this year. He would like anyone that would like to present something to email him so he can put the presenter schedule together. We will post details on how to attend at a later date. --John Opry99er once try and help, but was left out in the cold. So yes, it does indeed seem to be about control. Democracy vs. control. I know what's the easier option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimes99er Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Is it clear or it is unclear ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+9640News Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 2 hours ago, sometimes99er said: Is it clear or it is unclear ? That was traveling to the fair and then presenting. Not the same thing. I can present, but it is really going to boil down to what is presented based upon whether we use Zoom or not. Beery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 If it's a ZOOM or other type of Virtual Fair then I would attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyDean Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) I could try to attend, on a video feed, out here in the boondocks, but doubt the success of that venture. Edited September 8, 2020 by RickyDean spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB9ZQT Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the Chicago TI User Group has decided that the Chicago TI International World Faire will be held online this year, rather than in person. Accordingly, we are now soliciting presentations in video form, to be presented at the virtual Faire. At this time we would like to ascertain what interest this is in the TI community. Anyone who has the desire to produce a video on a TI topic should send a private message to hals12@hotmail.com in the next few days indicating the nature of the presentation, and we will get in touch with you with the details we require. Thanks in advance. —The Faire committee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wierd_w Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 I will have to see if I have that day off or not. I have wanted to attend virtually with the zoom sessions, but I live and work at night. This means I need the day off to be able to stay up "Late" to attend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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