'Twas a stormy, rainy cold day that Ed drove to North Vancouver to get his snow tires fitted. We took the opportunity for an altogether too brief distanced meetup. Walking to the local coffee shop, we had to sit outside under cover from the elements to catch up on our news and projects. As is the Canadian custom (!) we exchanged gifts. I was knocked out when Ed gave me a copy of Acorn - a World in Pixels! Ed is a crazy gift giver, but it's the perfect gift for an Acorn nut! He also gave me some laminated pictures so that I can put them up in my Acorn den!
The Acorn book under the tree
BBC B Motherboard
Board layout
Chip Buster game layout
The Masked Singer
What was also very special was a live performance by Ed with his ukulele, specially for my wife Melanie. Here it is:
https://youtu.be/YJh3yImsNG4 I hope this works! (Apologies for the traffic and rain noise!)
Let's hope for many more meetings in 2021 - I've especially missed Ed's company
ABUG Canada West Meetup #20 December 18 2020 - Socially Distanced for Covid
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ABUG Canada West Meetup #20 December 18 2020 - Socially Distanced for Covid
BBC B Issue 4 & 7, BBC B (USA), BBC Master, Electron, BBC Master Compact, Olivetti PC128S, Castle A7000+, A3020, Valiant Turtle, Trekker Robot
Re: ABUG Canada West Meetup #20 December 18 2020 - Socially Distanced for Covid
A lovely performance! I had to log in to YouTube just to give it a thumbs up!
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Re: ABUG Canada West Meetup #20 December 18 2020 - Socially Distanced for Covid
Enjoy the book!
But I think it needs to be wrapped, so you get a nice surprise on Christmas Day!
But I think it needs to be wrapped, so you get a nice surprise on Christmas Day!
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Re: ABUG Canada West Meetup #20 December 18 2020 - Socially Distanced for Covid
richardtoohey wrote: ↑Tue Dec 22, 2020 2:04 am Enjoy the book!
But I think it needs to be wrapped, so you get a nice surprise on Christmas Day!
BBC B Issue 4 & 7, BBC B (USA), BBC Master, Electron, BBC Master Compact, Olivetti PC128S, Castle A7000+, A3020, Valiant Turtle, Trekker Robot
Re: ABUG Canada West Meetup #20 December 18 2020 - Socially Distanced for Covid
I'm a bit slow on the uptake but I want to thank Paul and Melanie (though I didn't see Melanie) for the wonderful time Paul and I had for a few short hours. We were socially distanced and just had a nice cup of coffee in an outdoor setting that was cool but invigorating.
So below are a few pictures and they are of some wonderful gifts from the 2 of them.
All in all it was a very nice day even though we had no kit involved this time. It's always heartwarming to be able to see good friends face-to-face and not over zoom when possible.
Thank You Paul and Melanie
Everybody please stay safe (I know you guys are having serious issues in the UK, prayers for you)
and.....Have as Merry a Christmas as is possible under these conditions everyone.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
So below are a few pictures and they are of some wonderful gifts from the 2 of them.
All in all it was a very nice day even though we had no kit involved this time. It's always heartwarming to be able to see good friends face-to-face and not over zoom when possible.
Thank You Paul and Melanie
Everybody please stay safe (I know you guys are having serious issues in the UK, prayers for you)
and.....Have as Merry a Christmas as is possible under these conditions everyone.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed......
3 working Beebs, 1 RetroClinic Master, 1 normal Master, 1 A3010, 1 Pi2 RISC OS, 2 broken Beeb Motherboards, 1 Omnibus A7000+ server, 1 A7000+ Desktop, 1 PET, 1 C64, 1 C128, 1 Amiga 500 and 1 Roamer.
3 working Beebs, 1 RetroClinic Master, 1 normal Master, 1 A3010, 1 Pi2 RISC OS, 2 broken Beeb Motherboards, 1 Omnibus A7000+ server, 1 A7000+ Desktop, 1 PET, 1 C64, 1 C128, 1 Amiga 500 and 1 Roamer.
Re: ABUG Canada West Meetup #20 December 18 2020 - Socially Distanced for Covid
Oh wow is that a custom ABug calendar? Are there different images on the page for each month?
Anyway thanks guys as ever for the write-ups and photos! They're fascinating to read and I'm glad you're getting to meet up safely ...
Anyway thanks guys as ever for the write-ups and photos! They're fascinating to read and I'm glad you're getting to meet up safely ...
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Re: ABUG Canada West Meetup #20 December 18 2020 - Socially Distanced for Covid
That is in fact a custom ABug calendar created by Paul and gifted to me. It's currently in my computer den what i can see it plainly.
Ed......
3 working Beebs, 1 RetroClinic Master, 1 normal Master, 1 A3010, 1 Pi2 RISC OS, 2 broken Beeb Motherboards, 1 Omnibus A7000+ server, 1 A7000+ Desktop, 1 PET, 1 C64, 1 C128, 1 Amiga 500 and 1 Roamer.
3 working Beebs, 1 RetroClinic Master, 1 normal Master, 1 A3010, 1 Pi2 RISC OS, 2 broken Beeb Motherboards, 1 Omnibus A7000+ server, 1 A7000+ Desktop, 1 PET, 1 C64, 1 C128, 1 Amiga 500 and 1 Roamer.