UPSB v4
Gatherings / Meetings / NorCal Winter 2011
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Date: Mon, Oct 3 2011 01:18:48
Well, October just rolled around, and since college apps are due in a month, it's officially wintertime! We really should start planning. AND FOR ONCE I PUT UP THIS THREAD BEFORE KAM PUT UP THE SOCAL THREAD! My biggest concern is if it is going to be worth it. The past three gatherings (Summer '10, Winter '10, Summer '11) have been [B]pretty much the same 6 or so people showing up [/B]with a few extras thrown in occasionally. Anyone have thoughts on this issue? [B]Anyways, let's get onto discussing dates and location: [/B] 1. Winter Break is the no-brainer time to hold the gathering, though two years ago we held it during Presidents Day weekend. [indent][B]Winter Break[/B] means that everyone is out of school for a while, so a gathering then wouldn't exactly screw around with someone's studying schedule. However, the downside of that is everyone is gone at the same time too (@Archermitch also live somewhere near Palo Alto and Milpitas, respectively.[/INDENT] [B]About transportation:[/B] [INDENT]Transportation is a pretty big issue with gatherings. For the most part, East Bay people can take BART to San Francisco, and BART to San Jose. San Francisco people can take BART to East Bay, or CalTrain down to San Jose South Bay people can take BART or CalTrain to East Bay or San Francisco, respectively (with some bus rides thrown in.) [/INDENT][INDENT]Both BART and Caltrain drop off near Union Square in San Francisco (Caltrain riders have to walk an extra bit). BART dumps you about 0.6 miles from UC Berkeley. Coming from East Bay down to South Bay, BART stops at Fremont, so you will need to take VTA down to San Jose. From San Francisco, you can take CalTrain down to the Diridon Station, which is about a mile walk from central downtown.[/INDENT] [INDENT]Of course, driving is always viable, and carpooling is encouraged :).[/INDENT] I know this is a load of stuff to think about. [B]tl;dr Where/when would you like to hold the gathering?[/B] Did I miss mentioning anyone?
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Date: Mon, Oct 3 2011 02:40:25
Christmas break is good. I think we can work out exact dates as we get closer. As for location, I'm good with anything. SF was fun this summer, SJ was fun last winter, and Berkeley was good too. The thing I remember from last winter though was that we couldnt really spin outside since it was too cold. So having stuff do to both indoors and out would be something to look for.
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Date: Mon, Oct 10 2011 21:17:50
I can't do President's Day Weekend, so I think we should find a suitable date for winter break.
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Date: Thu, Oct 13 2011 04:46:30
if the gathering is at Downtown again, i can get there real easy with my bike soo... xD
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Date: Fri, Oct 14 2011 02:55:53
VendettaBF wrote: if the gathering is at Downtown again, i can get there real easy with my bike soo... xD
aren't you in milpitas or something? -
Date: Fri, Oct 14 2011 04:22:36
no i live in san jose xD with my dad, divorce. i move around alot
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Date: Tue, Oct 18 2011 04:34:09
I just traded with yoppi000, and apparently... she's in NorCal too :excited:
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Date: Tue, Oct 18 2011 04:48:13
I VOTE FOR DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE!
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Date: Tue, Oct 18 2011 05:45:51
LETS DO IT DURING MLK WEEKEND OR PRESIDENT WEEK. I'm in Japan for the winter xP
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Date: Tue, Oct 18 2011 23:54:35
Riley;141882]I can't do President's Day Weekend, so I think we should find a suitable date for winter break.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Tomohiro wrote: LETS DO IT DURING MLK WEEKEND OR PRESIDENT WEEK. I'm in Japan for the winter xP
How about MLK weekend? January 17 -
Date: Wed, Oct 19 2011 00:49:01
MLK weekend at the MLK library!
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Date: Wed, Oct 19 2011 04:33:43
I don't have January 17th off, I have January 16th off. (Monday) So maybe, I don't have any plans so far because that's pretty far ahead.
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Date: Thu, Oct 20 2011 03:23:01
Riley wrote: I don't have January 17th off, I have January 16th off. (Monday) So maybe, I don't have any plans so far because that's pretty far ahead.
Whoops, I meant the 14th, the Saturday. -
Date: Thu, Oct 20 2011 04:20:48
you might have missed somebody but college apps x_x
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Date: Thu, Oct 20 2011 05:34:34
I'd prefer having it on the 16th (monday), so that way I wouldnt have to miss/reschedule classes
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Date: Sun, Oct 23 2011 01:59:55
octan3 wrote: you might have missed somebody but college apps x_x
HOLY CRAP BUT YOU WERE DEAD I really like Union Square during Christmas, very beautiful (*cough*). -
Date: Sun, Oct 23 2011 04:45:32
hoiboy wrote: HOLY CRAP BUT YOU WERE DEAD I really like Union Square during Christmas, very beautiful (*cough*).
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Date: Mon, Oct 31 2011 04:38:13
i aint going there with guys..
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Date: Wed, Nov 2 2011 00:08:51
VendettaBF wrote: i aint going there with guys..
why not? :( -
Date: Thu, Nov 3 2011 01:32:47
aint no homo
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Date: Fri, Nov 4 2011 05:22:13
you want some pretty women? i'll take your custom orders
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Date: Thu, Nov 10 2011 06:10:04
I'm down and up for this.
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Date: Thu, Nov 10 2011 06:34:04
If we come to Cupertino, we can get BJ's by the Apple HQ
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Date: Fri, Nov 25 2011 21:20:37
December 17 anyone? It's the Saturday after schools let out for break.
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Date: Sat, Nov 26 2011 04:25:29
Works for me.
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Date: Sat, Nov 26 2011 05:29:01
I have school until the 22nd...
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Date: Sun, Nov 27 2011 04:58:24
Tomohiro wrote: I have school until the 22nd...
wtf really? Is the 19th really bad for you then? finals and stuff -
Date: Sun, Nov 27 2011 05:20:26
hoiboy wrote: wtf really? Is the 19th really bad for you then? finals and stuff
Yea me too, I'm off from dec 22 - jan 9. -
Date: Sun, Nov 27 2011 23:03:50
Riley wrote: Yea me too, I'm off from dec 22 - jan 9.
wow, school schedules be jacked up this year when should the gathering be then? -
Date: Mon, Nov 28 2011 01:34:45
The best would be MLK weekend or something cause i don't think i get back until the 8th from japan. But ya know you can do it without me haha
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Date: Mon, Nov 28 2011 20:48:06
@hoiboy when you refer to South Bay, do u mean South Bay Galleria? :? o.O Or all of this is just in San Francisco's places?
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Date: Mon, Nov 28 2011 22:32:56
Escorpio123 wrote: @hoiboy when you refer to South Bay, do u mean South Bay Galleria? :? o.O Or all of this is just in San Francisco's places?
This is the NorCal thread. Please, do make the connection. -
Date: Sat, Dec 3 2011 05:11:03
well, it's December now
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Date: Fri, Dec 9 2011 23:11:51
Has the date been finalized? I need to know soon. =p
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Date: Sat, Dec 10 2011 21:24:07
Oh, when are you coming down to NorCal? @iColor:
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Date: Sat, Dec 10 2011 21:26:40
ah, I'm not coming down there. I just want to know when to send my filming crew down there for the documentary.
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Date: Sun, Dec 11 2011 02:08:33
I just got back from SoCal, so I'll be around from now til around the beginning of January =D
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Date: Sun, Dec 11 2011 03:23:19
iColor wrote: ah, I'm not coming down there. I just want to know when to send my filming crew down there for the documentary.
Wait, what? .__. -
Date: Sun, Dec 11 2011 03:33:19
there'll be a guy down there that will film footage for me. (as well as interview some of you guys.)
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Date: Mon, Dec 12 2011 05:27:52
Cool. May I inquire of the nature of this documentary?
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Date: Mon, Dec 12 2011 06:09:07
There is a thread on it somewhere. The guys name is Grant Inaba and he signed up here haha. He lives in SF so SF gathering? lol. Though id be down to chill at strawberry plaza and get some ramen/hit maido
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Date: Tue, Dec 13 2011 02:20:15
ION wrote: There is a thread on it somewhere. The guys name is Grant Inaba and he signed up here haha. He lives in SF so SF gathering? lol. Though id be down to chill at strawberry plaza and get some ramen/hit maido
I say if we decide to hold it before Christmas to have it in SF. -
Date: Tue, Dec 13 2011 19:33:48
It's better for you guys to find what place will be the most enjoyable. I'm sure Grant will be able to make it to all locations, as he's pretty flexible with his plans.
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Date: Thu, Dec 15 2011 03:22:19
UPDATE: Grant said that MLK Weekend at San Francisco is best. (He lives in the southernmost part of SF.)
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Date: Fri, Dec 16 2011 22:47:55
MLK weekend then? It looks like this isn't happening over winter break.
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Date: Sat, Dec 17 2011 05:45:00
wait, how can a 14 or 15 year old kid boss around some dude and tell him to drive over to location x and film people y on date and time z? \confuse
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Date: Mon, Dec 19 2011 03:40:44
I can go if it's during MLK break :D
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Date: Mon, Dec 19 2011 04:19:50
blahblahting wrote: wait, how can a 14 or 15 year old kid boss around some dude and tell him to drive over to location x and film people y on date and time z? \confuse
We're business partners. Also, he's filming it for his documentary and our documentary. So, really, we're helping him, and in return he'll get footage for us. (Part of my organization's mission: To support those who wish to promote pen spinning.) -
Date: Mon, Dec 26 2011 00:06:45
Well, Christmas is over. Does anyone still want to do it on MLK weekend?
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Date: Mon, Dec 26 2011 01:53:56
Let's have a Verde gathering in Cupertino!!!!
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Date: Mon, Dec 26 2011 02:01:51
@Tomohiro: aren't you in Japan? lol
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Date: Mon, Dec 26 2011 04:48:45
iColor wrote: We're business partners. Also, he's filming it for his documentary and our documentary. So, really, we're helping him, and in return he'll get footage for us. (Part of my organization's mission: To support those who wish to promote pen spinning.)
Business partners? Organization? what. i dont get -
Date: Mon, Dec 26 2011 06:22:40
hoiboy wrote: @Tomohiro: aren't you in Japan? lol
I'm going tomorrow... haha -
Date: Tue, Dec 27 2011 04:01:20
SOMEONE BRING A SUPERTIP BARREL/SIGNO TIPPED PENS I WANT TO BUY!!@!~~~!! or soemthing similiar!!!!!! CHEAP FOR ME PLOX
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Date: Sat, Dec 31 2011 00:50:13
@Tomohiro: when do you get back?
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Date: Sun, Jan 1 2012 04:01:07
If only, if only...
ANYWAYS LETS GET THIS THING ROLLING -
Date: Sat, Jan 7 2012 20:20:02
Okay I'm back hehe
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Date: Sat, Jan 7 2012 21:30:07
Tomohiro wrote: Okay I'm back hehe
Next Saturday at Verde? @blahblahting: -
Date: Sun, Jan 8 2012 04:15:50
maybee?? depends on how busy i am.
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Date: Sun, Jan 8 2012 04:57:38
blahblahting wrote: maybee?? depends on how busy i am.
hold on, the week after that is MLK weekend... are you busy then? -
Date: Sun, Jan 8 2012 05:33:46
i shouldnt have any special plans for then. what i meant was more of how much homework i get at the time lol
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Date: Fri, Jan 13 2012 01:38:32
Im good for mlk day in sf or possibly cupertino/sj
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Date: Sat, Jan 14 2012 07:34:51
>< MLK day, sf?
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Date: Sat, Jan 14 2012 19:42:53
I think I can make that.
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Date: Sun, Jan 15 2012 04:06:51
I'm meeting tomohiro at Verde in Cupertino on Monday at 1. if anyone wants to come, pm me for number
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Date: Sun, Jan 15 2012 05:02:01
Verde = Verde Tea Cafe? That's what came out when I googled "verde cupertino". Anyway, I might be able to make it, my parents are a little iffy.
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Date: Sun, Jan 15 2012 20:17:32
Grant called the owner and got permission to film at the Verde Tea Cafe. Looks like it's on. :)
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Date: Sun, Jan 15 2012 20:57:43
I'm down. probably lol
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Date: Sun, Jan 15 2012 22:46:29
Riley wrote: Verde = Verde Tea Cafe? That's what came out when I googled "verde cupertino". Anyway, I might be able to make it, my parents are a little iffy.
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Date: Mon, Jan 16 2012 04:36:41
Hows parking? And anyone have a black emboss cap? lol
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Date: Mon, Jan 16 2012 04:45:36
Damn, my parents won't let me go. Too busy. :/
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Date: Mon, Jan 16 2012 04:47:20
might be crowded but its nothing compared to parking in sf. its just a little strip mall
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Date: Mon, Jan 16 2012 05:08:47
it might be crowded cause it's around lunch time but we should be fine! Looking forward to this lol
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Date: Mon, Jan 16 2012 05:23:58
Anyways, just to clarify/if you did not know already there will be someone (Grant Inaba) there to film for the PS Documentary. I'm sure you'll all be welcoming Gl and hf. ^^
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Date: Mon, Jan 16 2012 05:39:55
okay, AwonW isn't coming
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Date: Mon, Jan 16 2012 20:06:11
I actually think I can come, I just need to know if we're going anywhere, and how long you think it will last?
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Date: Mon, Jan 16 2012 20:31:24
I'm already here. Wearing a plaid jacket that's gray
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Date: Tue, Jan 17 2012 00:38:55
Gathering was great. Sorry about that Riley, I didn't see your post before I left :/ ION was there with his girlfriend, Tomohiro, Boshi, blahblahting, and me The Grant guy was also there filming... it was awkward because he was so much older than us.
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Date: Tue, Mar 27 2012 14:58:48
@all I may be in the norcal area (Mountain View) for ~3 months this summer, I'm not sure how old you all are but would anyone (and presumably family's) be willing to let me stay with them for any portion of this time? I would pay for everything (+ a small rent if neccesary). Would help save me some $$ on living expenses.