UK DEC Meeting in North West, Autumn 2009 - expression of interest please

[Jim Beacon]

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From: "Mark Wickens" <mark at wickensonline.co.uk>
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Subject: UK DEC Meeting in North West, Autumn 2009 - expression of interest 
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> Hi,
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> Well, I've been banding this idea around to a few fellow DECheads in the
> UK, and thought it was about time I moved on to stage 2.
>
> I am thinking about organising a meeting for people interested in the
> line of computers created by Digital Equipment Corporation. It is likely
> that the meeting will be autumn next year, and would be run over a
> Saturday and Sunday in Windermere, Cumbria, UK.
>
> This is in the very early stages of planning, and I'm initially looking
> to get an idea of numbers who might be interested. This is to ensure
> that I can organise the event without loss. In terms of numbers I would
> be looking for between 10 and 20 people to exhibit computers, and then
> another up to maybe 50 people as non-exhibitors. I'm sure we could get
> some interesting speakers involved.
>
> Cost is likely to be in the order of GBP 10 for the two days, although
> we can discuss the option of providing catering if there is interest. I
> would be looking for firm commitment to buy a ticket say 3 months in
> advance.
>
> So in the first instance, could anyone interested email me at: mark at
> wickensonline dot co dot uk. By emailing you agree for me to keep your
> email address on file so that I can inform you of any progress.
>
> Please feel free to make suggestions either on this mailing list or
> direct by email.
>
> Kind regards, Mark Wickens

Hi Mark,

I may be persuaded to put some of my machines in the car and head North!

There are currently the following lurking around here:

11/23+
11/03
11/53
11/73 (several)
11/23+ OEM
11/84
11/45

uVAX11
VAXstsion 3100

and assorted disk  and tape units

Jim.