Tormod Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Okay, why don't we call this the HEC/05 or something, which should mean "Hypography European Convention 2005" to avoid any confusion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yvonne Posted August 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 You have to come up with a sportier name than that.... that sound like something I wouldn't go to, and I'm going.... Either that or you can just leave it to the committee.... (smiling) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 hmm italy should work with luck i finally have my drivers license by then.... Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tormod Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Originally posted by: YvonneYou have to come up with a sportier name than that.... that sound like something I wouldn't go to, and I'm going.... Either that or you can just leave it to the committee.... (smiling) Okay, better leave it to the committee then (sheesh, don't anyone appreciate a bit of real creativity these days). At least find some room for the "H" word. But I for one think that amidst all the shopping and dining and socializing it would be great to have at least one field trip to some historic place (with a guide), and possibly a popular science lecture (with refreshments). For real. This is Hypography, after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishEyes Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Ok, the committee will come up with a fabulous name... Could the guided field trip perhaps be to a shopping mall? Just a question!!!! And do they really have refreshments at a science lecture? Are we talking funky lemonade in plastic cups and those little flower shaped butter cookies on paper napkins? Or can we get REFRESHMENTS??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishEyes Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Also, it was pointed out in another thread that we can guarantee at least two more people will attend if we can plan the Convention at a time and place conducive to attending a Van Morrison concert. As I personally would LOVE to see Van the Man live, and this may well be my only chance to do so in Europe, I would like to take this under serious consideration. Of course, no tour dates for 2005 have been released, but I am currenlty signed up to be notified as soon as any new tour dates are added. I would like to have things planned by no later than late February, early March, if we're planning to meet in May or June. Through extensive research, April seems to be the least expensive for renting an Italian villa, but May is still much less than July or August. April seems a little cold though, so I'm not opposed to paying a little more if the weather is a bit nicer. If anyone has a month that is totallly out of the question, please let us know. Our goal is to have as many people attend as possible. This could keep the cost down on many different levels. If we can get a big enough group, there is the chance that we can work with an airline for a group discount, and through rental agencies for a very nice break also. Also, even a $5000/week villa is affordable if it's split 10 ways. Any ideas to keep costs down and make this affordable to a wider range of people is welcome. We're really looking forward to your suggestions for this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAHD Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 Not even close! http://www.cannabiscup.com/420site/cancup/:rolleyes:ahh, sweet, sweet contraband. ok, now to remove some of the randomness from this reply. I've always wanted to visit Europe but never found the time or funds. Italy caught my fancy, despite some European e-friends talking about 'the smell of Venice'. Still, as FT pointed out, it would be nice if I didn't have to spend my vacation without my beloved THC. Quite the toss-up, I'll have to think before I vote:shrug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINNY Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 what's going on here? :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tormod Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 what's going on here? :wink: Ah...this is an old thread where we discussed where to hold a Hypography Convention next year. Sadly the committe decided not to follow it up and so nothing has happened yet. Since someone voted on the poll the issue came back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAHD Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 Could always have it somewhere in Canada. I reccoment British Columbia. Somewhere around Camloops or Vancouver(city, not island) would be quite nice, but not too scientific. North manitoba has some stuff in old mines(both scientific and in the spirit of my earlyer whistfulness.....:wink: FT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tormod Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 I'd love to go there. I've only been to Vancouver once, that was around 1991. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aki Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 It always rains here in Vancouver in the fall/winter/spring. You rarely see the sun, but Vancouver is good for skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishEyes Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Ah...this is an old thread where we discussed where to hold a Hypography Convention next year. Sadly the committe decided not to follow it up and so nothing has happened yet. The committee put the plans on the backburner, as there was very little interest in planning the HCE05 in August. Of course, as soon as we get those Van dates, we can move forward. Or we can just plan on not attending the concert, move the HCE05 to the States, demand that Tormod and Yvonne fly over here, and tour NASA instead. If anyone can come up with any new ideas, please feel free to post them here. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAHD Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Personally, I'd rather have a tour with Scaled Composites than NASA.... Any way we could swing meeting up with the guys from spaceshipone? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tormod Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 About NASA...I might be able to get us a tour at Goddard SFC...that would be nice. As for Scaled Composites - sure. Who knows someone who knows someone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 demand that Tormod and Yvonne fly over here, and tour NASA instead.[/Quote]Great idea! Personally, I'd rather have a tour with Scaled Composites than NASA....[/Quote]Me too, i'd rather take a look at a private developers ground... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Who knows someone who knows someone?[/Quote] I have a friend whose uncle's friend's high school's boyfriend's great grand mother's twin sister's brother-in-law's grand child's girlfriend who'se friend knows a guy whose father-in-law's sister's great aunt's father's sister was married to one of the developers great grandfaters... (just kidding, but i might) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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