and all through the house
Pete had a fair to moderate hangover.
Ah well.
For those of you who haven't worked this out yet we're running another of these event thingys. As I'm going to be off on holiday for most of the time between now and then, this officially constitutes the "Last minute reminder" email. So, important notes then...
** Dates: 9th - 11th January
**Turn-up time: 9:30 pm, if you don't hear anything else from us. I'm actually not entirely sure on this, but Nick is on holiday (I think) at the mo. If it's going to be any earlier, I'll throw another of these emails out, but rely on 9:30 for the mo. Those wanting to turn up earlier can wait in the pub just down the road (where we'll be
)... mail me for details.** Location: TS Swiftsure, Aldershot. Same as always. Still a bastard to find
** Cost: 20 quid on the door, 15 quid prepaid. See the site (can't be bothered to find a direct link) for payment details.
** Signup: Through the forums, as usual. Contrary to certain other LAN admin belief, it's a great system. They just can't use teh intarweb properly.
** Things to bring:
For those of you not familiar with the venue, it gets pretty cold in there at times. We can provide matresses to sleep on, but a sleeping bag and/or blanket is recommended. It will be cold. I mean this. The heating will be running full-on all weekend. It will still be cold.
Obviously don't forget PC related essentials... Mouse, keyboard, power cables, headphones. You may laugh, but we've seen them all done. Bring a 4-way too, if you can. We supply network cableage.
Alcoholic beverages are recommended too.
Camcorders. If you got one. I'm thinking about splicing together a SG video. Note that we can't be responsible for any kit that you bring along, and it's entirely at your own risk. I'd appreciate as much footage as we can get though. And it'll be a laugh.
** Things not to bring:
Speakers. I mean it. Unless we explicitly ask you to.
ICS/DHCP servers. Pete's big DHCP finding stick will be out in full force. It shall bring wrath to all those running ICS.
Girly drinks. Alcopops are frowned upon by the SG managment, you big girls blouses.
BB Guns. Unless you're volunteering to spend 3 hours sweeping the venue after the event, do not bring these. That said, if you're only going to use them outside, we don't mind too much.
UPSs. Certain people have been known to bring UPSs to our events. Cheats. None of that behaviour this time, thankyou
** Parking: For the sake of the folks at the venue, I've been asked to point out that there is a one-way system thing which runs round the venue. It's not obvious, but this annoys them a lot. As you drive into the venue, please don't cut left to get to the parking the obvious way. Go straight on and round the venue first. This will make more sense when you're there. To get out again, please come across the front of the venue.
Think that's about it... If you got any queries, mail me, but don't expect an instant reply. I'm not sure about the availability of a net connection while I'm out of the country, but I'll do me best. I'll throw my mobile number on the forums and news page closer to the time for emergencies.
Any questions?
