2010 Tidewater/Virginia Camp Shopbot

[billp]

As some of you know, we're moving some of the Camp locations around so everyone can see different machines, and shop setups. On Saturday Sept. 11th, we'll be holding our Virginia Camp in it's newest location, at the shop of Angus Hines- Hines Design Lab ( http://www.angushines.com/ ) in Carrollton, VA.
Angus will be posting directions,and contact info in the next few days, and we'll fill you in on the details as they develop...

[khaos]

I'm in! Smoked sholder again? :D

[angus_hines]

OK the directions can be found @ maps.google.com 208 Marsh View Ct. Carrollton Virginia 23314. It really easy to get here.

Also, for those who need to spend a night before you travel back, I have worked out a discounted rate at the local Hampton Inn in Smithfield, Virginia I'll post the CODE when they call me back with it. Their system was down earlier when I spoke with them.

[Gary Campbell]

I Googled "SlackWater Hams" and Google earth put me right into Angus' shop! :D
signed: Franken-something

[kurt_rose]

It's good to see someone else from N.J. This might be doable for me. I'm going to run this one by the misses. I'm a complete noob so I hope this isn't to advanced for my feeble mind!:D

[Brady Watson]

Kurt,
Camps are a good time for all - especially new users.

BTW I am also in S. Jersey.

-B

[kurt_rose]

And it gets better! Thanks Brady. I'll be checking back in shortly.

[kurt_rose]

Oh well. My wife just reminded me we are going camping in Ocean City Md. that weekend. I guess I'll just have to wait till the next one.:(

[myxpykalix]

Kurt,
Maybe you could talk her into a compromise and pitch a tent in Angus' back yard?

[kurt_rose]

You think he'd let me park a 32" 5th wheel?:D

[keith_outten]

Kurt,

If he can't accommodate your 5th wheel I can park 50 of em at my place. The down side is that I live about 30 miles from Angus but your welcome to park your rig here in Gloucester County if you don't mind the drive. We had a couple of people bring their campers to the last SwapMeet we hosted.
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[kurt_rose]

Thanks for the offer but the wife and kid have their heart set on Frontier Town outside Ocean City MD. I'll have to wait for the next one.

[billp]

The closest hotel to the Camp will be:
Hampton Inn
200 Vincents Crossing
Smithfield, VA 23430
757-365-4760
"Since our property does not show up on all GPS Systems, an alternate address to input is 1109 Benns Church Blvd. Smithfield, VA 23430. We are located directly behind CVS Pharmacy." ( From their web page)
They have not sent Angus the "discount code #" yet, but in the interim you can call direct and ask to speak with Lori. 757-365-4760
If you haven't contacted anyone about your intentions to attend please drop us a note to confirm, it makes planning a lot easier..... Keep an eye on this thread in the next few weeks for further updates. Thanks !

[angus_hines]

Hello Angus,
Your group block by the name of Camp Chopbot is ready to be booked.

Instructions are as follows:

Go to www.smithfieldsuitesva.hamptoninn.com (http://www.smithfieldsuitesva.hamptoninn.com/) This is our hotel website.

Enter the dates ranging from September 10-12, 2010.

Click Go ..

Enter the group code (CAM) under Group/Convention code.

Click "Continue."

You will see your group block name and all of the rooms types and rates that are available to be booked.
Guests will proceed to make their own reservations using their own credit cards to guarantee their rooms.

Once again, the rates are as follows:

Standard Queens ~ Contain (2) Queen Beds = $89.00 plus tax
Standard Kings ~ Contain (1) King Bed = $99.00 plus tax
Studio King Suites ~ Contain (1) King Bed and (1) Double Sleeper Sofa = $119.00 plus tax
Studio Queen Suites ~ Contain (2) Queen beds and (1) Double Sleeper Sofa = $119.00 plus tax

Please keep in mind that the group cutoff date is 9/01/10.
Please encourage your guests to make their reservations prior to this date in order to receive the group rate.

Thanks again for contacting us! Have a wonderful day!!

Lori Leib
Director of Sales
Hampton Inn & Suites Smithfield
200 Vincents Crossing
Smithfield, VA 23430
Phone 757-365-4760
Fax 757-365-4764
PROPERTY CODE: ORFSMHX
Visit us at www.smithfieldsuitesva.hamptoninn.com (http://www.smithfieldsuitesva.hamptoninn.com/)

Book your group event online, on your own time. Get started now! (https://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/groups.jhtml?ctyhocn=ORFSMHX)
Managing your group block: Click here (https://secure.hilton.com/en/hp/login/glm_login.jhtml;jsessionid=IOY1RK54UJXTCCSGBJBNMQQ ?nextPage=/en/hp/meetings/my_meetings.jhtml&ctyhocn=ORFSMHX)
Creating your events personalized group web page: Click here (https://secure.hilton.com/en/hp/pog/index.jhtml;jsessionid=IOY1RK54UJXTCCSGBJBNMQQ?cty hocn=ORFSMHX)

[angus_hines]

OK it time to start RSVP'ing so I can get a head count. You can eith post here or e-mail me @ 3aih (at) angushines.com .

@ Brady hope your coming down, Im only 4 hours south. :D

[taylor]

count me in, and call me if you need any help. only 10 miles away.

[angus_hines]

Thanks Mark your on the list !!! I'll let you if I get behind and need some help :D

[khaos]

I'm in! Smoked sholder again? :D

just to be sure.

[khaos]

You think he'd let me park a 32" 5th wheel?:D

I guess you could camp. But I can facilitate about 5 fifth wheels on my place. Just give a hollar.

I'm about 10 minutes from Angus.

[angus_hines]

Sorry Kurt must have missed that some how..... Sure I got plenty of parking for 32 inch vehicles.... LOL

And Really I have plenty of room for a 32 foot camper just not much of it is very level.

[khaos]

Coverage:
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/08/shopbot_camp_hines_design_labs.html

[billp]

We're only a few weeks out on this one, so again we'll ask for those of you who have not yet done so to please drop one of us an e-mail to let us know you'll be there...
I've had a few requests for coverage on different topics, and if any of those planning to attend have particular interests, drop us a note so we can try to cover those topics sometime during the day...Thanks !

[angus_hines]

OK were just a week away... Do I need to buy 1 pound of BBQ or 100 pounds ??? :eek:

[bill.young]

I'd vote for 100!

[angus_hines]

Well for you Bill 100 pounds it is. !!! But, I'll let you explain it to Martha ! :D

[bill.young]

We can take what's left over to NY!

[billp]

Just thought I should mention that we'll be doing our coffee/donut/eat/greet/meet session between 8-9AM. The Camp will run until late afternoon with a Shopbot sponsored something for lunch.
Bring samples, pix, etc !

[angus_hines]

Fabulous Frank is looking forward to meeting everyone this Saturday.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1473397491#!/pages/Fabulous-Franks-Fan-Page/332650118356?ref=ts

[marthab]

Well, since I am not going to be there tomorrow I think you sould send the BBQ or rather bring the BBQ to NY! That would be my vote!

[Brady Watson]

@ Brady hope your coming down, Im only 4 hours south. :D

Angus,
I wish I could, buddy. I'll have to take a raincheck on the camp for this year. I have too much going on until the end of the year to break free...Good news is that maybe in a year or 2 I'll host my own NJ camp. Keep fingers crossed...

-B

[angus_hines]

Well, since I am not going to be there tomorrow I think you sould send the BBQ or rather bring the BBQ to NY! That would be my vote!

I'll bring BBQ to NYC see ya there !!!

@Brady Sorry you can't make it this time maybe next year or I'll make it to your camp one either way see ya soon. :D

[angus_hines]

IF your headed over tomorrow you can just follow the Blue Sharks. That will be out as you get close.

[khaos]

Great event!!! :D

[angus_hines]

Thanks Joe and all the others that turned out Shopbotters, Hackerspacers, and wanna be shopbotters looking forward to it next year !!!

[billp]

It WAS a good day. Everything from a preview of the new desktop, to new joinery by Bill Young, and some great lunch!
The pictures are on the Flickr page;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/campshopbot/sets/72157624818728965/
And the blog is up at;
http://campshopbot.blogspot.com/2010/09/2010-tidewater-va-camp-shopbot.html
Thank you Angus, Jaqui, and Frank for your great hospitality...!