3D Basecamp 2010
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This will be my first time at it and to say I'm looking forward to it is a huge understatement. Getting to finally meet those involved in making the software is exciting. But add to that getting to meet members here who have help me over the years is a massive bonus. It'll cost for sure but I think that the rewards are invaluable. Putting faces and personality to written responses and avatars makes this event a must.
When you flying out? I'm planning leaving Sunday and returning following Sunday. It'll help to settle in and recovery before long slog home!
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I presented at the last one, and I did not go to the first one because it was not at a good time for me. But I can tell you that the last one was a lot of fun for me. I had the most fun just meeting other people, especially frinds I had known online for years (Ross Macintosh, Phil Rader, John Clements, Gaieus, Mike Lucey, Coen, Rick, Todd, Susan, on and on). It was really a lot of fun just for that alone. I ended up skipping out of a few presentation sessions just to sit around and hang out with people.
My thoughts would be to try to stay where as many other people are staying as possible so its easy to connect with them oustide the event. Looks like the Best Western hotel might be the place to stay this time. Though I think the Marriot is right next door (just more expensive, but much nicer). So I'd suggest trying to stay close to the Best Western so you can easily stay in contact with people while you're there. If possible, get there Tuesday so you can meet up with everyone on the Tuesday night dinner Solo is setting up.
Chris
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If you have a google or sketchup shirt, wear it during travel so you can easily spot others who are headed to the event. Maybe you'll end up on the same flight somewhere
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@ rclub24
was going to fly out on the monday and then come back on the sunday. Flying from Heathrow then changing at george bush for a connection to denver, and same on the way back. The cheapest straight through is 10h but £1300 the changing is only £450!! bargain but i think the flight times are closer to 28h.
However as its my first time in the states might stop somewhere on the east coast for a day or two as I dont know when I will be back and might as well make the most of my trip.
Not sure about hotels yet I will be sorting that soon but sign me up for the meal Chris.Ha yeah some shirts! I dont know how many people will be heading over from the UK however lol!
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When I went to the first Basecamp I had to wait at the Denver airport for a shuttle to Boulder. It turned into a wait of close to an hour and I waited on a park bench out where the shuttles do their pickups. Another guy was also waiting on the bench for the same shuttle. We talked some small talk about the weather & where we were from etc. Later, at Basecamp we were both very surprised to run into each other - both were going to Boulder for Basecamp we just didn't know it.
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On the 3D basecamp website it says
Should I make travel arrangements right now?
Please only make travel arrangements once you have received a formal acceptance from us.I received the invite via email I filled out the form and sent it, is that all I am required to do or do I still have to receive an email for confirmation?
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When I filled mine out there was another window that popped up saying something like..."congratulations your registration is now accepted, please proceed with making your travel plans"
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yeah same is that it? no email conformation?
Well thats fine, just as im traveling so far wanted to make sure everything was ok before I spend lots of ££££. -
I didn't receive one, but they did say more information was forthcoming.
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yeah dont think I will be staying in the best western tho its more than my flight from england 'yikes' I got quoted '1000 bucks' lol. A lowly student such as myself will have to downgrade a little otherwise I will have spent half my student loan for the year in the first week of term ha!
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Sorted my flight out anyway get into boulder around 5pm on monday and check out on Sat and fly to Chicago, then got a day in Chicago on the sunday and back to london monday but seeing if I can swap Chicago to somewhere else maybe new york if possible.
Anyway that leaves me with a full day on the tuesday and im pretty keen to get up the Flatirons or maybe something a little bigger if its possible anybody know how I go about arranging this?
Just think it would be a good photo opp if the weather is nice? Looked at a map could easily walk to the Flatirons from boulder go up and down and back in good time? -
Liam,
Solo is organizing a bit of a get together on tuesday night for SCF and others. So make sure you're back for that. I'll be in Boulder from sunday if you fancy a pint?
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If anyone needs a budget place to stay in Boulder I thought I'd mention the motel "University Inn".I stayed there during the first basecamp and it was the least expensive accommodations in Boulder and I found it very suitable. It isn't posh but the room was clean and the staff friendly.
Looking at their site just now, it seems they offer complementary bicycles.
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yeah thats sound mate, well I get into Denver at 4pm should be in boulder for around 6pm touch wood so I am pretty sure ill need a pint maybe something a bit stronger after my mammoth journey lol. Yeah ill do the meal for tuesday no worries ill be back for that. So are you flying from Ireland or picking up a flight in the UK? My family comes not far from you around wexford/waterford and the other side of Cork!
@ross macintosh said:
If anyone needs a budget place to stay in Boulder I thought I'd mention the motel "University Inn".I stayed there during the first basecamp and it was the least expensive accommodations in Boulder and I found it very suitable. It isn't posh but the room was clean and the staff friendly.
Looking at their site just now, it seems they offer complementary bicycles.
It would be a relatively short bike ride to Google.yes mate thats where I am staying I think already found them out yesterday.
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Irish blood flowing through your veins
I'm flying from Shannon to Newark then connect to Denver. Same on return leg. Stay for the week. Might as well treat it as holiday.
I think Gaieus is gonna set up a Basecamp sub forum so things can get organised and we don't bother other members with OT shite
Thought you'd be travelling by spaceship
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ha irish enough for an irish passport! Wish I could afford to treat it as a holiday i would stay a few weeks in the states, booked Ibiza you see for the last 2 weeks of September had I known I was going to boulder I wouldn't have!
Well I will wait for Gaieus to set up a forum if I have any big questions, its just been a rush deciding spur of the moment to go to America and book it within a week never mind begging uni for time off they wont be pleasedNah the FAA wouldn't certify my x-wing for flight outisde the UK had to leave it in the garage
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@liam887 said:
Anyway that leaves me with a full day on the tuesday and im pretty keen to get up the Flatirons or maybe something a little bigger if its possible anybody know how I go about arranging this?
Just think it would be a good photo opp if the weather is nice? Looked at a map could easily walk to the Flatirons from boulder go up and down and back in good time?You are right, flatirons are easy to get to. If you don't want to walk to there, you can catch the "Hop" bus to get 4-5 blocks away or the "Hop to Chautauqua" to take you right there, it has a more limited schedule. Tons of hikes head out from Chautauqua. There is a ranger station that can guide you do different ones. Beautiful scenery and nice views back to Boulder.
http://www.chautauqua.com/If you want to get to 13 or 14'rs then Rocky Mountain National Park is a good option if you can get there. You can catch a city bus to Eldora (by Nederland) and there is some hiking from there. I assumed there are organized trips to Rocky Mountain National Park but I have never looked into them.
I think Google plans some group outdoor activities, but I'm not sure what.
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Is anybody staying at the Hotel Boulderado? http://www.boulderado.com/ I will and I have a rental car, if somebody wants to carpool...lemme know. Got a great package deal through Hotwire.com
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Not me....I will be staying over at the Courtyard by Marriott Boulder off of Pearl Street....Anyone else staying there? Flying in on Tuesday about 5pm....Can't wait to get there and meet everyone and have some fun.
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So as it seems I will be arriving already on the 29th August (together with Rich and Mike). Will be landing at 6:25 PM in Denver but then immigration, customs, all that stuff... and we1ll have a car (for three of us so far) so anyone arriving at that early time, can join us and we can give a ride. I do not really expect to arrive in Boulder earlier than 8 PM...
This is my (longish) route:
Then we'll all leave some time early morning on the 5th (and I will arrive back home late night on the 6th!)
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