CMAK Sneak Peek

[rune]

Have been doing this since CMBO, now will continue the tradition. A sneak peek at CMAK for those in the Chicago area. Others may be having one in your area, up to them if they want to.

So, if you are in my area, which is Chicago, and would like a sneak peek on what has been eating all my time for quite a while, I ask you to post here.

Details, do you prefer Friday evening, the 10th of Oct, or Saturday late afternoon, early evening on the 11th?

Depending on how many are interested, we can have it at my house, with four PCs running it, or I can bring a laptop to a bar. We can always have it at the Grizzleys in Chicago again.

Again, I ask not to give away too many surprises, and none about the scenarios. [Most people don't like spoilers, and want to play the scenarios for themselves] If you have the urge to bitch that I am having it in Chicago, get over it, it is where I live. Not going to go through the whining like the CMBB preview. I won't commit any of the other beta testers, as they know their scedhules.

Rune

[rune]

And thinking about it, is the husband/wife team that did the CMBB preview for CNN still around? You are also most welcome to attend.

Rune

[Jim Boggs]

Originally posted by rune:
If you have the urge to bitch that I am having it in Chicago, get over it, it is where I live.
Rune ***FIGHTING URGES******

Okay......have.....a....nice....DAY!!!

AARRGGHH!!!!!!

[WineCape]

Is there place to sleep if I fly in from South Africa?

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[ September 24, 2003, 03:08 PM: Message edited by: WineCape ]

[rune]

You can always fly in. hehehehehe, Last time BDH came a logn way to see it, but he still drove. Don't worry, someone in your neck of the woods may have a preview.

Rune

[Michael Dorosh]

Originally posted by WineCape:
Can I fly in from South Africa? Depends on how strong your arms are.

[WineCape]

So a batman suit won't work then...

Michael, when will you update your first bullet list on your signature? It's been quite some time that you irk me so. I just wanna fill it in myself...

Charl Theron
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[ September 24, 2003, 10:16 AM: Message edited by: WineCape ]

[rune]

WineCape,

I'd even put you up for a few days, if you like dogs kids and etc. Heck, I may even put you to work refereeing soccer. hehehehehe

Rune

[Andreas]

I am going to do one on a weekend late in October (18th or 25th). No renditions of the Canadian anthem permitted. Americans only allowed in if they have two heads.

No joking either, I am German.

I will serve the English national dish Haggis, and the English national drink Carlsberg. Well, if you are lucky I can find some stale crisps under the sofa.

If you want to attend, email me. First come first served. If demand is sufficient, I have another one a week or so later. Would be good if someone could bring an extra Computer (so no PC, Apple only).

[WineCape]

Originally posted by rune:
WineCape,

I'd even put you up for a few days, if you like dogs kids and etc. Heck, I may even put you to work refereeing soccer. hehehehehe

Rune God no, had a spectator call out at an Ajax junior game last night that I look as if "You belong in an escort agency. You're just too good looking ref!"

I tell you, that got to me more than any other swear word that night. Pretty boy and all... Rune, you know me and snow, we don't melt together.

[ September 24, 2003, 10:18 AM: Message edited by: WineCape ]

[Barrold]

WOO-HOO!!! I may have to cut my Saturday morning Systems Analysis class, but I think traditions should be an important consideration in one's education, so I am going to make every effort possible to attend!

I guess Saturday afternoon would be OK and either location is fine with me.

As my wife will be at a conference in Ann Arbor that weekend with the good car, I will be forced to drive the StinkMobile to the big city. Alas this is the price I pay to be a full-time student these days so I can't complain.

BDH

[YankeeDog]

Ahhh. . . so close and yet so far. I live nowhere near Chicago, but will be in the area for about two weeks on business in late Oct/early Nov.

If for some reason you decide delay the sneak peak until early Nov, or hold a second session for those that could not make the first one, Rune, please let me know as I would love to attend.

Otherwise, I guess I'll have to wait with the rest of the masses. . .

Cheers,

YD

[Ant]

I will serve the English national dish HaggisLOL I hope there aren't any scots on this board or you're in for a very rough ride Andreas. Haggis is about as English as a kilt and sporran :D

[Holien]

Andreas likes it rough...

Hmmmm errrrr

So I have heard...

See your In box....

Good Job I have kept the whole of October Free.

H

P.s. Can I bring a friend? He is poping over from Canada.

[IntelWeenie]

Aaagh! I just got scheduled to do some maintenance on our network on.... Oct 11!!!!!!

Only a 3 hour drive, too... :mad:

[Spanish Bombs]

Barring any conflicts with Cubs playoff games (hey, those happen more rarely than a new CM game), I should be good to go either day.

[Four Stringer]

I live in Arizona, so I won't be attending :( , but hats off to you and the other beta-types for extending the invitation.

[von Lucke]

Originally posted by Four Stringer:
I live in Arizona, so I won't be attending :( , but hats off to you and the other beta-types for extending the invitation. New Mexico here. Why aren't there ever any sneak previews in our neck o' the woods --- err, cactus? Why, I might even go so far as to go to Texas for one --- and that's saying a lot!

[TufenHuden]

You need a place to stay I live 30-miles from
Chicago,let me know :D :D :cool:

[Pvt. Ryan]

I will hold a CMAK sneak peek in Los Angeles....


....if someone would send me a copy of the beta. :D

[Hans]

Well heck I'll have one in the UAE - unfortunately there are only two of us! We had three but the guy went to China....

[wadepm]

Rune, I prefer Friday evening after work, but I could see how that would be a problem for out of towners to make. I won't be able to make Saturday though, too much kid stuff going on. Have fun.

[rune]

So far I have 1 Friday, 1 Saturday, 1 either. Yankee dopg, holler when it gets close for you to be out here, as I can make arrangements for you.

Will wait to hear from a few more, but since so few, looks like at my house, you all can have your own computer.

Rune

[rune]

bump

[Ales Dvorak]

CMAK Sneak Peek.. he he... Demo is near... he he.....

[kmead]

I would also prefer a Saturday, getting out of work early enough to see it on a Friday would be hard. As I am @3 hours from Chitown along with barrold713. (Grand Rapids MI)

How far are you from IKEA?

[Barrold]

McBump

Karl, I don't have any other interfering plans for that day and if you wanted to hitch a ride I suppose that would be OK.

I have to take the wife-damaged Camry instead of the Saab so the transportation won't be luxurious. :D

Rune's lair is closer to Skokie than Schaumberg, but once you're in the area, it's a lot closer than here. How's that for Yogi Berra logic?

Send me an email and we'll see if compatible plans can be set.

BDH

[Salkin]

Demooo....dribbles...
(I'm really to low brow for this forum)

//Salkin
Swedish guy

[YankeeDog]

Thanks Rune! I'll drop you an email once my itinerary firms up. It looks like I'll be arriving in the Chicago area sometime during the week of the 27th of October.

Cheers,

YD

[rune]

Then Saturday late afternoon it is. Since the turnoput isn't that huge, at my house. Toss me an email if you need my address. Let's say 3:30 PM on 10/11, since I am refereeing earlier that day.

Wadepm, If you want to venture up alone on Friday, would be willing to let ya in. Let me know.

Rune

[rune]

Confirming, 10/11/03 scheduled for 3:30 PM, but be warned I may back up the time as soon as I know the playoff schedule for Soccer, I may be refereeing a few games, so may need a little time.

Again, if you need my address, just toss an email.

Looks like a small turnout, so everyone may have their own computer.

Rune

[Phantom Captain]

Hey rune,

Just got back from vacation and saw this post! As usual I am definately in. 10/11 at 3:30p works for me! See you there!

[rune]

Yep, you are welcome to attend.

Rune

[RobVarak]

Haven't been lurking around much, but I'm glad to see things are popping. I'm out of town that w-end, but if someone wants to sit around and get their behinds handed to them all day, it'll be like I was there smile.gif

Have fun, guys.

[Barrold]

LD, bring some pictures of your trip to Ireland.

Hope you had a glorious time.

BDH

[Phantom Captain]

barrold713,

I will, and I did!!

smile.gif

[Franko]

Could we Northern Californians get in on this, Please...I have seven bedrooms and a guest house..i could be the perfect host..dammit.

Frank

[ACTOR]

Franko,

I will be hosting an event, if enough takers present themselves, in Southern California and I had one person from the Sacramento area drive down for my last get together.

8-)

[ October 03, 2003, 01:19 AM: Message edited by: ACTOR ]

[ACTOR]

Dupe.....DOH!

[ October 03, 2003, 01:19 AM: Message edited by: ACTOR ]

[Franko]

Originally posted by ACTOR:
Franko,

I will be hosting an event, if enough takers present themselves, in Southern California and I had one person from the Sacramento area drive down for my last get together.

8-) Sounds great.

[rune]

Still on for Saturday, give me a count on who is definitely showing.

Rune

[JasonC]

Rune, didn't see the thread until now. I can make it 3:30 Saturday. I'll bring a laptop in case we need another 'puter.

[Berlichtingen]

Rune,

Lemme know if you need another machine. I can put the Beta on a Mac laptop and bring it down

[Spanish Bombs]

Planning on being there, too, as Cubs/Marlins looks like a night game.

[rune]

Berli, bring your laptop, that way everyone will be able to play.

Lord Dragon, berli, bdh, Jasonc, Spanish Bombs, and possibility of one more. If anyone else is coming, please let me know so I have enough munchies and beer.

Still on for 3:30 but subject to change once I know the schedule for the Soccer Championships that I am refereeing in.

Rune

[AstroCat]

I'll be there...looking forward to it. smile.gif

Jordan "AstroCat"

[rune]

bump

[Spanish Bombs]

Sent Tabpub an email last night, looks like he might be able to make it as well.

[rune]

We are still go for tomorrow, and for 3:30 PM for now.

I will have beer and munchies, but if you like a specific beer, bring your own.

Rune

[rune]

Today is the day, see you here.

Rune

[Phantom Captain]

hey rune,

can you email me your address again? also what is your favorite beer? i'll pick up a 6 for you for your hospitality.

LD

[Barrold]

Hi everyone, this is Rebecca-Barry's wife. He was supposed to go to the sneak peak in Chicago today but could not attend because he is in the hospital :( . He was diagnosed with acute appendicitis Thursday afternoon and in surgery Thursday night...the appendix was about 1-2 hours away from rupturing and he is still one sick dude...had to have a nasogastric tube today because he is not progressing well and he is still in a lot of pain. He wants everyone to know he is very unhappy...especially about the fact that it happened this weekend :mad: . The good news is I am a nurse and I am staying with him day and night at the hospital-he essentially has his own private duty nurse smile.gif . He will probably be in the hospital until Mon or Tues if he progresses better from today on out. Hope everyone is having a good time and Barry will post again as soon as he is home.

[Michael Dorosh]

Originally posted by barrold713:
Hi everyone, this is Rebecca-Barry's wife. He was supposed to go to the sneak peak in Chicago today but could not attend because he is in the hospital :( . He was diagnosed with acute appendicitis Thursday afternoon and in surgery Thursday night...the appendix was about 1-2 hours away from rupturing and he is still one sick dude...had to have a nasogastric tube today because he is not progressing well and he is still in a lot of pain. He wants everyone to know he is very unhappy...especially about the fact that it happened this weekend :mad: . The good news is I am a nurse and I am staying with him day and night at the hospital-he essentially has his own private duty nurse smile.gif . He will probably be in the hospital until Mon or Tues if he progresses better from today on out. Hope everyone is having a good time and Barry will post again as soon as he is home. Get well soon, Barry! And thanks Rebecca - get him back here soon.

[Michael Emrys]

Originally posted by barrold713:
Hi everyone, this is Rebecca-Barry's wife. He was supposed to go to the sneak peak in Chicago today but could not attend because he is in the hospital :( . He was diagnosed with acute appendicitis Thursday afternoon and in surgery Thursday night...the appendix was about 1-2 hours away from rupturing and he is still one sick dude...had to have a nasogastric tube today because he is not progressing well and he is still in a lot of pain.Bummer, bummer, bummer. Tell Barry for us please that he is instantly to get better and never to get sick again, or else!

:D

Michael

[rune]

Tell Barry to get better and fast. Sorry he isn't feeling good and missed the preview, it was a fun time.

Rune

LD Got your message, but not till now...sorry you couldn't come.