Houston -- We have liftoff!!

RickyMaveety · 10-04-2008, 05:08 PM

Elsie, Ralph Sir Edward, Vivaldi Rules, Earl (Ralph's brother) and I are all at Panera eagerly awaiting NatCh and the Unicorn.

Ta daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

Elsi · 10-04-2008, 05:26 PM

Vivaldi showed up with a large sign sporting the MobileRead logo. As we walked up to Panera Bread -- and finding the place was a distinct challenge -- he was seated by the entrance. Ricky was inside, having just picked up her sandwich for lunch. We decided to grab a couple of small table and of course the devices came out and got passed around the table.

More later.

bbusybookworm · 10-04-2008, 05:29 PM

Just a request to take a lot of pictures for those of us who aren't there.

Especially a shot of all the gadgets that showed up when everyone's there

Enjoy!

MickeyC · 10-04-2008, 05:55 PM

Also be sure and let us know what the group thinks of the new Sony 700.

LazyScot · 10-04-2008, 06:24 PM

Slainte. I'm raising a glass of Caol Ila to you at the moment (with apologies if you're in a dry county). Enjoy...

Elsi · 10-04-2008, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassidym

Also be sure and let us know what the group thinks of the new Sony 700.

No one brought one. NatCH says that he applied to review one, but hasn't gotten one.

Oh yes -- should say that NatCH and Amalthia showed up later.

NatCh · 10-04-2008, 07:24 PM

Man this table is absolutely crammed with tech!

BookishDreamer · 10-04-2008, 08:02 PM

Are people looking at you funny because everyone in the group is busy typing on their computers and mobile devices instead of talking to each other?

Or are the other restaurant patrons curious enough to stop at the table and ask about all the electronic hoopla?

<sigh> I wish I was there with you.

Dreamer

Elsi · 10-04-2008, 09:21 PM

Ricky has pictures -- or people and stuff. Hoping she'll have time to upload later tonight.

RickyMaveety · 10-04-2008, 11:11 PM

And, if I don't .... I will definitely do it when I get home.

I am currently starting to crash. Long drive followed by six hours in the Panera Bread Co (talking until I am hoarse) .... I have hit "the wall" .... hard.

Should be unconscious before too long.

NatCh · 10-05-2008, 12:32 AM

It was great getting to meet and visit with everyone!

Ricky -- you didn't say: did you go back and get those books autographed?

vivaldirules · 10-05-2008, 10:21 AM

I had a great time and was very happy to meet everyone. I have now finally seen an ebook reader in someone else's hands beside my own. Yay!! I learned about the Asus EEE (I think I'll wait), the Kindle (very nice; I want one), the Cybook Gens 1 and 3 (both impressive, in my opinion), the Rocketbook (almost but that's okay, just curious anyway), and the coolest device which was Ricky's Livescribe Pulse Pen (I have to find an excuse to buy one). I also learned about Aggies, armadillos, Lake Buck-Cannon, early computers, ideas for future avatars, fan fiction, and gun carrying laws (no one was packing, as far as I'm aware). And I have nicely bound copy of East of Eden (thanks again, Ralph). I did eventually have to leave and find my car (took me most of an hour; I almost called a taxi instead). I have to say I'm a bit wasted this morning - one too many Zany Carter Deluxes. Did you know that Panera Bread sells those with iced tea chasers? So when's the retour (add your own damn accents)?

RickyMaveety · 10-05-2008, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

It was great getting to meet and visit with everyone!

Ricky -- you didn't say: did you go back and get those books autographed?

No .... much, much too embarrassed. I just sort of slunk out of there with an extremely red face.

daffy4u · 10-05-2008, 11:53 AM

Autographed by whom?

NatCh · 10-05-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

Autographed by whom?

By the author, of course!

10-04-2008, 05:08 PM	#1
RickyMaveety Holy S**T!!! Posts: 5,213 Karma: 108401 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California!! Device: Kindle and iPad	Houston -- We have liftoff!! Elsie, Ralph Sir Edward, Vivaldi Rules, Earl (Ralph's brother) and I are all at Panera eagerly awaiting NatCh and the Unicorn. Ta daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

10-05-2008, 10:21 AM	#12
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	I had a great time and was very happy to meet everyone. I have now finally seen an ebook reader in someone else's hands beside my own. Yay!! I learned about the Asus EEE (I think I'll wait), the Kindle (very nice; I want one), the Cybook Gens 1 and 3 (both impressive, in my opinion), the Rocketbook (almost but that's okay, just curious anyway), and the coolest device which was Ricky's Livescribe Pulse Pen (I have to find an excuse to buy one). I also learned about Aggies, armadillos, Lake Buck-Cannon, early computers, ideas for future avatars, fan fiction, and gun carrying laws (no one was packing, as far as I'm aware). And I have nicely bound copy of East of Eden (thanks again, Ralph). I did eventually have to leave and find my car (took me most of an hour; I almost called a taxi instead). I have to say I'm a bit wasted this morning - one too many Zany Carter Deluxes. Did you know that Panera Bread sells those with iced tea chasers? So when's the retour (add your own damn accents)? Last edited by vivaldirules; 10-05-2008 at 10:23 AM.

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10-04-2008, 05:26 PM	#2
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	Vivaldi showed up with a large sign sporting the MobileRead logo. As we walked up to Panera Bread -- and finding the place was a distinct challenge -- he was seated by the entrance. Ricky was inside, having just picked up her sandwich for lunch. We decided to grab a couple of small table and of course the devices came out and got passed around the table. More later.

10-04-2008, 05:29 PM	#3
bbusybookworm Tech Junkie Posts: 1,027 Karma: 10080 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Device: iPad, MotoXStyle, OnePlusOne	Just a request to take a lot of pictures for those of us who aren't there. Especially a shot of all the gadgets that showed up when everyone's there Enjoy!

10-04-2008, 05:55 PM	#4
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Also be sure and let us know what the group thinks of the new Sony 700.

10-04-2008, 06:24 PM	#5
LazyScot DSil Posts: 3,201 Karma: 6895096 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hants, UK Device: Kindle, Cybook	Slainte. I'm raising a glass of Caol Ila to you at the moment (with apologies if you're in a dry county). Enjoy...

10-04-2008, 07:24 PM	#7
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Man this table is absolutely crammed with tech!

10-04-2008, 08:02 PM	#8
BookishDreamer Cultural Artist Posts: 1,128 Karma: 12829 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Georgia Device: Sony 505, Kindle 2	Are people looking at you funny because everyone in the group is busy typing on their computers and mobile devices instead of talking to each other? Or are the other restaurant patrons curious enough to stop at the table and ask about all the electronic hoopla? <sigh> I wish I was there with you. Dreamer

10-04-2008, 09:21 PM	#9
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	Ricky has pictures -- or people and stuff. Hoping she'll have time to upload later tonight.

10-04-2008, 11:11 PM	#10
RickyMaveety Holy S**T!!! Posts: 5,213 Karma: 108401 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California!! Device: Kindle and iPad	And, if I don't .... I will definitely do it when I get home. I am currently starting to crash. Long drive followed by six hours in the Panera Bread Co (talking until I am hoarse) .... I have hit "the wall" .... hard. Should be unconscious before too long.

10-05-2008, 12:32 AM	#11
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	It was great getting to meet and visit with everyone! Ricky -- you didn't say: did you go back and get those books autographed?

10-05-2008, 11:53 AM	#14
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	Autographed by whom?