Andy Anderson Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Just under three weeks until the Virginia Mini On Saturday May 18. We will start with an informal meet and greet at 11:00AM. If you want to get there prior to that we will be starting setup at about 10. We will have lunch at 12:00. Everyone should bring some food to share with the group. We will provide drinks and paper goods. At about 1:00 we will start with introductions of everyone.We want to allow time for everyone attending to introduce themselves and tell us about their favorite display element. We want to give you a heads up so you can prepare to either bring the element or take pictures or videos of it and describe the details of how you built it and how it works. This could take some time, but we'll all learn so much more! Anything from your display that you would like to share with the group. Talk about why it is special to you, or why you made it, how you made it or anything you want to share about it. There is always a story to tell. The event will be held at Glen Allen Baptist Church located at 3018 Mountain Road in Glen Allen, VA 23060. Glen Allen is located on the north side of Richmond. There will be a nominal $5 per person charge to cover the building rental fee.The minis are an excellent opportunity to meet with other Christmas lighting enthusiasts to share ideas, design plans, implementation, sequencing or just to meet others with the same goals in Christmas lighting displays.Al Thompson and I are looking forward to seeing everyone at the mini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonstrousMike Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Are Halloween decorators welcome? Halloween is my main focus, but I did start doing a Christmas display this past holiday season. Also, do you expect many people to attend? I'm almost 2 hours away in Herndon (near Dulles airport). This sounds like a good time, especially since I've never had the opportunity to meet any other LOR users. It's all been learn as you go for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Anderson Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Mike, Come on down. We are expecting about 20 or so attendees. We have several LOR users that will be attending as well as several that have DIY setups. A fair number of Christmas decorators also do Halloween. Bring something about your Halloween display for show and tell. It wil be a good opportunity for you to meet some other LOR users. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonstrousMike Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Andy, Sounds great! Count me in! - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prevue12 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I'm in Chesapeake and thinking of going, but not sure I will be digging stuff out of storage. Would be nice to be able to talk to others and learn not to make the same mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viennaxmas Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I would love to come too - unfortunately I am out of the country... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techster Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Looks like I will be in town and would love to attend, seems like there will even be a few enthusiasts from around the local area. Please pencil me in. Regards,Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Anderson Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 I'm in Chesapeake and thinking of going, but not sure I will be digging stuff out of storage. Would be nice to be able to talk to others and learn not to make the same mistakes.Come on anyway. Good opportunity to see how others do their displays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Anderson Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 TechsterGlad you will be able to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Anderson Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 We have several great demonstrations lined up so far. Roger Forbes will be bringing his LED tester to demonstrate. He will also bring a set of parts to show how to put a tester together. He will also bring a couple of relay box units to show us how to make a device to cut off your static display during the LOR show.Charles Kerr will bring a small 2801/2811/2812/GE Color Effect DMX pixel controller he designed/built, a low cost usb dongle, and the software he wrote for the Mac OSX to run and visualize a show (currently sequenced with LOR S3). Rich Fennig will be bringing some DIY equipment to demonstrate. If anyone else has things they want to show off please bring them to the mini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Anderson Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Just 2 days until the Virginia mini. Things are shaping up for another excellent day with fellow Christmas enthusiasts.The entrance to the room we will be using is on the left side of the church. Glen Allen Baptist Church, 3018 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060Don’t forget that every one should bring some food to share with the group for lunch. Al Thompson’s cell phone number is 804-370-1264 in case you need it Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonstrousMike Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Since my props are too big to bring with me, I'll bring "virtual" props via my laptop. I'll have all of my sequences and visualizations, plus videos and pictures of my displays. See y'all tomorrow! - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonstrousMike Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Oh, and I've started using Papagayo for lip synching my new sequences. I'm no expert with it, but I can show it to anyone who's interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techster Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Oh, and I've started using Papagayo for lip synching my new sequences. I'm no expert with it, but I can show it to anyone who's interested.I'd be interested to see what and how your using Papagayo. Thanks, Mike S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Anderson Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 Mike, Please bring visual props to share with the group. We wil give you time to show what you are doing. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonstrousMike Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 A BIG thank you Andy and Al for pulling this together! It was great getting to meet everyone, see video of some of your displays, and see what everyone is working on. I definitely got some ideas --- we'll see if I can put any of them into action for this year's shows. If you find yourself in the Herndon area (near Dulles aiport) in October, swing by to see the Chaos Crypt. It'll be up and running the entire month of October. In the meantime, if you want to see more of my Halloween display, search for "barskywi" on YouTube and you should hit my YouTube Channel. - MonstrousMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtrak115 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Mike, since I'm in Gainesville, I'll mark down a visit to your place in October. good meeting you.. later Barry LeBoeuf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Anderson Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Mike & Barry, It was definitely nice meeting both of you today. Glad you enjoyed the mini. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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