April 10th in So-Cal

[gabepari]

Well the date is coming near. The shop has been busy, the bot has been running close to 10 hours a day for the last few months. In this day of supposed economic decline we are doing pretty good. I don't have free time to do the things I want, but at least all the bills are paid.

Just wanted to remind everyone that's coming to have your "show and tells" ready. As seen in past camps, it doesn't need to be something particularly "cool" or complicated on the bot. People are fascinated by the simplest things, and people like me, that are math dorks, are amazed at what's possible with faux finishing techniques.

We will have Keith from R&B Tools here talking about some new bits that he's developed. I have a few people coming in to talk about being motivated in the current business climate and how not to let everyone else's "doom and gloom" attitude get you down.

If anyone else wants to get up and say a few words about anything, the floor is open to all. The format will be very open, it's a great chance to network and learn some new skills.

Post up here if you have any questions or want any more info. I will have a Google Maps posting on our website soon, people have a habit of getting lost when trying to get to our shop
Something about two different "Arrow Highways" and two different "Loma Places" in very close proximity.

Thanks, see you all there,

Gabe Pari
www.socalteardrops.com (http://www.socalteardrops.com)

[shoeshine]

Hi Gabe,

What's the time frame for the day's events? I'm trying to arrange child care (I usualy have my 2yr old on hand saturdays).

I'd like to come for at least the "show and tell" and hear a couple of presentations.

Whats the best time to come? I can probably make it for about a 4-5 hour block.

Thanks

Chris
San Diego

[billp]

Chris,
The "normal day"Camp schedule has us starting between 8-9 AM with a coffee/donut warmup session. The we get into the topics around 9. We'll run until Noon, have a pizza type lunch, and then continue until about 4PM.
The Show and Tell stuff is done around the middle of the day, (usually right before or after lunch depending on the progress of the morning sessions/presenters). If you only have 4-5 hours I'd say from 10-2 would be the best time slot.

[shoeshine]

Thanks Bill,

actually that works out perfectly, I have about a 2hr drive up to ontario, so I can drop off the bubs after breakfast and get back to pick him up for dinner.

I appreciate the info, I have wanted to attend a camp with more local folk. tough with small ones about. so far, I have only been able to make the faire (an annual event my wife plans around).

Chris

[tas99]

Gabe,

I've gone to the last few So Calif Camps and I'm interested in attending this one too. Is there a registration process?

Tom

[magic]

Tom. I think you're supposed to bring your own ShopBot, other then that, you're good.

[billp]

Tom,
Since "Magic" is bringing his machine, the rest of the group won't have to...... I'll add your name to the list today...

[magic]

And I'm trading Bill his hat for my username, either that or (as Bullwinkle would say) "I have to get a new hat".

[billp]

Yeah the current hat makes you look like a key ring.....

[magic]

That's just my halo.

[billp]

We're getting closer to the Camp date:eek:, and if you have not yet contacted Gabe or myself, please do so , pretty soon.....Don't forget your Show and Tell stuff too !

[gabepari]

OK, finally found the temporary password for the new forum :o

Time is quickly approaching...

Here is our address and a link to a Google Maps map.

So-Cal Teardrops
8458 Loma Place
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-1199

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=8458+Loma+Place,+Upland&sll=34.09751,-117.648388&sspn=0.212088,0.445976&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=8458+Loma+Pl,+Upland,+San+Bernardino,+Califo rnia+91786&z=17

[benchmench]

Always a treat to hear Bill P. talk for hours! :)

Thank you!

Dan

[billp]

Dan,
I'm hoping we get enough pieces through the Show and Tell session so that I don't have to speak at all! Last bunch of Camps we've been starting off with pertinent topics, and letting everyone jump in...I've still got gazillions of pictures from Shopbotters all over the world that are available as illustrations
of what's going on out there in shops/garages/labs/schools, etc. in case there's interest in any specific topics.
One of the best things about Camps these days is that there are now a bunch of people with real world experience in creating/cutting/carving so we've been getting some great lessons/sessions in new techniques...!
Hoping to see what the West coast has been making while we've been building snowmen this past Winter...

[thewoodcrafter]

Count me in.

I have a show & tell also.

[billp]

Roger,
We'll see you there Saturday...!

[woodworx]

Hope you all don't mind, but I would like to share some information on "Green" building materials. It won't take long, but it is some good stuff.

Justin

[Hobodog2]

Bill

Add my name to the list pls.

I have a show, but I'm not tellin'

Pete Meacham

[billp]

Justin,
It's always good to learn about new stuff, and with a number of people looking to expand their business opportunities, the "green" technology is a great fit. Looking forward to it...

[billp]

Pete,
A good show shouldn't NEED much telling.....See you Saturday !

[magic]

The day has come and gone, can't wait till next year.
Thanks to Bill, Gabe and everyone else.

[gabepari]

Thanks Jay,

You'll always be famous in my book :p

Gabe



The day has come and gone, can't wait till next year.
Thanks to Bill, Gabe and everyone else.

[shoeshine]

Thanks Gabe (and Bill)

A great first camp shopbot for me. (I'm only sorry I could come for a just a few hours) hopefully I'll get up to speed on anything I missed in the blog.

Nice to put faces to the folk I've interacted with here on the forum.

looking forward to the meet-up at the makers faire and the next So-Cal.

Chris

[thewoodcrafter]

Good camp.
A little smaller than I thought it would be this year.
But we never do get the crowd we should in SoCal.
We had some travelers, San Diego to Santa Maria.
That is some driving.

Thanks Gabe and Bill.

P.S. This is what my product was designed for.

[billp]

It was a good Camp, with a lot of variety and skills on display. The Camp pix are up on the Flickr page;http://www.flickr.com/photos/campshopbot/4513304268/in/set-72157623835488512/
Thanks to Gabe, and everyone who attended!

[billp]

Blog's up as well; http://campshopbot.blogspot.com/