WHO is going to 3D BaseCamp?

Gaieus

Hi All,

I'd like to "collect" the names of those SCF members who are going to 3D BaseCamp. There are a few reasons for this if you are interested:

Obviously we could make a "party" there (but at least we could meet personally).
We have created an "SCF - 3D BaseCamp Blog" where all SCF members who go to the BaseCamp could post their stories, pictures, videos, what-nots (afaik to be able to post at blogspot, you'd need a Google account or something thus I'd need that - email address - in order to "invite" you as an author of the blog).
This blog then could be linked here somewhere temporarily so everyone could access it with just one click. This is something we could contribute with for all the others who don't have the possibility to go (they would of course have the possibility to comment the blog entries).
Maybe some other surprisesbut we need some discussions beforehands.
Those who aregoing and interested, please, send me the email address you use for your Google account in a PRIVATE MESSAGE (don't post it here for privacy reasons - I will not share the info with anyone although you need to know that these email addresses may be accessible at some Google services).

Those who are not going to 3D BC, please, don't post here for the mere reason that I am a messy guy and will get confused easily and lose track. Sorry that I need to say this - I'd really love to meet you all in 3D BC but this is only for organizing better flow of information for particularly you.

Note that it is not something "elitism" or wanting to exclude members who cannot go but just an initiative to provide you with as much info as possible.

@gaieus said:

Yes, I am going and interested in participating the blog but I won't send my own Google account to myself because I am ("we are"?) not that schizo (yet).

Gaieus

So far signed up for the Blog:

"Invitation" pending:

Androo54

Yes, I'm going (and actually presenting)

Feel free to check out my blog on the topic at http://3dbasecamp.blogspot.com/

lewiswadsworth

Would it be helpful to set up a public Picasa web album for SCF? I tend to believe there will be an official one for Google, but perhaps we could have one ourselves, linked to the Blog.

I'll be there, of course. I'm sure after three days no one at the conference will be on speaking terms with me.

Gaieus

@androo54 said:

Yes, I'm going (and actually presenting)

Feel free to check out my blog on the topic at http://3dbasecamp.blogspot.com/

Hi Andrew,

I've already seen your blog (I think I even "commented" an entry - maybe just wanted... )

Looking forward to meeting you! I also send you a PM.

@Lewis - well, an SCF Picasa album sounds fine to me. I'll look into it (how to set up something we can commonly upload to and share with others etc).

Androo54

In terms of a shared Picasa album, we would either:
--Share a communal user ID and Password.
-or-
--Upload our photos individually and tag them with a common term, such as "3DBC08"

I would lean towards the latter option, though I have never experimented with tagging (I know it exists, though.) I just don't think there's a way to have people upload to the same album without sharing the account info.

Thoughts anyone?

_andrew

brad

Hey Everyone,

I'll be at the basecamp and I'm looking forward to meeting you all!

See you there.

Brad

MarkSimpson

Anyone from the UK going?
If so what are the chances of an informal "Mini-Basecamp" session in the UK afterwards, for the poor sods that can't afford all this jet set lifestyle? I don't mind doing some research for locations in the Midlands, and I know WITHOUT DOUBT that the hotels here are way cheaper than London and the south-east.

Gaieus

That's a neat idea, Mark, and I hope you can meet members who attend at the BaseCamp. Until then, make sure to visit the SCF - 3D BaseCamp Blog.

Also, I really hope we will have a chance to have a European meeting maybe next year so keep tuned!

Gaieus

@lewiswadsworth said:

Would it be helpful to set up a public Picasa web album for SCF? I tend to believe there will be an official one for Google, but perhaps we could have one ourselves, linked to the Blog.

I'll be there, of course. I'm sure after three days no one at the conference will be on speaking terms with me.

I made an album, Lewis:
http://picasaweb.google.com/scf.3dbasecamp

Also sent an email to all attendees.

lewiswadsworth

I think that will work out nicely, Gaieus. I just checked and I was able to log in and start (although I didn't actually complete it) an album upload.

I don't know what happens if more than one person tries to sign in as "owner" at the same time...probably the system blocks all additional "owners" out.

Even non-owners, of course, can view the album if they have the proper invitations, and they may also leave comments.

Mary

I'm new to the SCF and I'm planning to be there, but so far I have no housing. As I posted in a message earlier today, I'd like to share.

I'm in my 50s, but I have friends in different age groups. I'm also interesting, entrepreneurial and thoughtful. I've attached a photo. You won't be sorry if you offer to share. Besides, wouldn't you love to have a friend in Portland, OR?
Thanks,
Mary

Mary Vogel
PlanGreen
Portland, OR 97219
http://www.plangreen.net
mary@plangreen.net

Andrew D

Hi all fellow base campers, I went a day early to the Google plex to make sure I knew where to go (I dont want to apear as silly as I look on the day, although you never know this could be a tent for picasa??). the campus is very impressive. I envy the people that work there every thing seams very relaxed.... I took a few happy snaps for you to look at before I got punted , I didnt know I was not suposed to be there with out a pass. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/editCaptions?tok=2_uUheBJHCLAyJAv2ch2c4Fl7nk&uname=aadbuild&aid=5210392436273100401 I hope to see everyone tommorow. Regards Andrew D From Australia

JClements

Mary, I am at PDX now, Alaska, Gate c7.

John Clements Brown and Caldwell Environmental Engineers and Consultants
Portland, OR
6500 SW Macadam Ave.

Phil Rader AIA

Mary

Welcome to SCF. I hope you made arraignments and were able to attend 3DBC 2008. It was a blast.