GrumbleDook Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 Oh $deity ... forget that last bit of the last post ... it sounds like I might be going back on my mumbled groan from close of play Saturday, "never again ... someone else can bloody organise it. I want some sleep!" Then again... DB did get me some *very* nice chocolates ... and I did have Pizza most days at one point or another ...
Sylv3r Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 I bumped into GrumbleDook early on Wednesday morning, the rest of the folk looked busy so I didn't get a chance to speak to anyone else. Tony mentioned about coming back for the USB pen but I forgot all about it! Ah well, the times I did pass and via the webcam it looked very popular so a thank you to all is in order!
Diello Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 some *very* nice chocolates Your description of champagne truffles will stay with me for a long time...! It's quite a reflection on society when you explain to people that it's free, not run for profit, and it's all voluntary - they look at you like you're lying half the time - else you get someone telling you off because Serif used to send him junk mail
ajbritton Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 (edited) Next year we will print off your EduGeek name to stick on you badge if you want it ... that way you can instantly recognise fellow EduGeeks Excellent idea I was there on Wednesday and Thursday and it was good to chat to Chris, Ric and Tony. I had the added pleasure of attending a Data Protection for Schools seminar contributed to in no small way by our founding father. It was most truly weird to see him in a suit! I look forward to bigger and better things next year... Edited January 14, 2008 by ajbritton
john Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 As some famous person said, I came, I saw and I conquered Was a nice stand and jolly nice people on the stand and a very useful flash drive, I've had a quick squiz through the Framework as well as utilising some of the spare space on the stick for other goodies. As for a £100 catering bill was that day and night or just BETT hall food? I deliberately avoid the food stuff in BETT due to outrageous prices so I don't eat during the day at the show, and then stuff my face with M&S food on the train or in the hotel room according to what I'm doing.
ICT_GUY Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 I stopped, I talked, I got hasseled by my ICT co-ordinator go look at new kit. Nice stand, its nice to see people in the flesh. (no not that kind of flesh, in real life, now get you mind out of the gutter)
Andi Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 I have to admit I walked past, I was very tempted to stop and say Hi, but was with my boss and we had so much to do, and so little time. As it turns out my time would have actually been better spent introducing myself and having a chat to people as we soon realised that the majority of the event was aimed towards teachers and pre-planned interactive whiteboard lessons rather than techie stuff, but by that time it was too late to come back. Next year I will definitely come over.
Guest richard Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 I hobbled by on Wednesday morning and said hello.
Dos_Box Posted January 15, 2008 Author Posted January 15, 2008 I have to admit I walked past, I was very tempted to stop and say Hi, but was with my boss and we had so much to do, and so little time. As it turns out my time would have actually been better spent introducing myself and having a chat to people as we soon realised that the majority of the event was aimed towards teachers and pre-planned interactive whiteboard lessons rather than techie stuff, but by that time it was too late to come back. Next year I will definitely come over. There were plenty of techy stands at BETT. Perhaps we could make up a special show guide for IT support staff for next year showing which stands are more relevant to them.
Andi Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 I did find a few, but I really was there to see some sort of Network Access Control demo from Sophos or some such. Just to show my boss as I don't think he quite understand what I'm talking about when I mention it, and I'm not sure I have the network routing know-how to get anywhere with packet fence. We mentioned that fact that we could have done with a guide as to who is who, rather than a list of company names. I didn't have anything to do with organising this trip, maybe next year I might try to find the time to actually plan our visit a bit more.
crc-ict Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 I stopped by, briefly, early on Friday to get a pen drive. Said a quick hi to Russ (we'd met before) and then got dragged away by my friend who was worrying about being late for our seminar. Meant to come back later for a chat, but didn't get the time. Good work on the stand guys, looked great. I saw Dos_Box walking around the show - recognised him from the picture - but I thought I'd not disturb his browsing!! Would have been good to have given him a big pat on the back for starting EduGeek though - maybe next time. Only one other thing to say about BETT - damn RM for having the Eee PCs out to play with. 30 seconds playing with one there meant I had to order one myself when I got home, so there goes another £200!! Cheers, Chris
NewOrder Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 I witnessed some of the team in the early hours maintaining the special relationship with a group of young American ladies. If they make a film out of it, the title will be Britney and Paris meet the geeks. Sorry lads your readers need to be informed.
Dos_Box Posted January 16, 2008 Author Posted January 16, 2008 As some famous person said, I came, I saw and I conquered Was a nice stand and jolly nice people on the stand and a very useful flash drive, I've had a quick squiz through the Framework as well as utilising some of the spare space on the stick for other goodies. As for a £100 catering bill was that day and night or just BETT hall food? I deliberately avoid the food stuff in BETT due to outrageous prices so I don't eat during the day at the show, and then stuff my face with M&S food on the train or in the hotel room according to what I'm doing. That's feeding for 2 meals for 10+ people.
Dos_Box Posted January 16, 2008 Author Posted January 16, 2008 I stopped by, briefly, early on Friday to get a pen drive. Said a quick hi to Russ (we'd met before) and then got dragged away by my friend who was worrying about being late for our seminar. Meant to come back later for a chat, but didn't get the time. Good work on the stand guys, looked great. I saw Dos_Box walking around the show - recognised him from the picture - but I thought I'd not disturb his browsing!! Would have been good to have given him a big pat on the back for starting EduGeek though - maybe next time. Only one other thing to say about BETT - damn RM for having the Eee PCs out to play with. 30 seconds playing with one there meant I had to order one myself when I got home, so there goes another £200!! Cheers, Chris Heh, I'm a mythical creature: The BETT yeti! Next year we'll run a competition that anyone who manages to get a picture of me out of the stand wins a prize!
Diello Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 I witnessed some of the team in the early hours maintaining the special relationship with a group of young American ladies. If they make a film out of it, the title will be Britney and Paris meet the geeks. Sorry lads your readers need to be informed. ARG!! Spy in our midst!! ...it was quite a night LOL...
Domino Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Heh, I'm a mythical creature: The BETT yeti! .....the BETTi ?
ChrisH Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 I witnessed some of the team in the early hours maintaining the special relationship with a group of young American ladies. If they make a film out of it, the title will be Britney and Paris meet the geeks. Sorry lads your readers need to be informed. Rofl how annoying were they! Mind you I think ZeroHour was the most annoyed when one of them asked him to speak in an English accent, with him being Scottish and all. The expression on his face was classic
chalkwellstu Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 i was there friday spoke with ZH, great guy, great stand great forum. thought i saw Geoff but it couldn't have been cause the guy had long hair and as he's had his cut off it couldn't have been him ..... great pen BTW and any other freebier's floating around i'm sure i can find a home for. Looking forwrd to the stickers :-)
Diello Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Rofl how annoying were they! Mind you I think ZeroHour was the most annoyed when one of them asked him to speak in an English accent, with him being Scottish and all. The expression on his face was classic Hilarious!! I'd have to vote for Kerry putting half a pint of beer down the blondes back when they tried to dance! Couple of them were quite ditzy, but one was pretty bright actually. So... ideas for the prize in the Dos_Box spotting competition? A years supply of pizza maybe?
GrumbleDook Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 I was first to spot him off the stand ... forget what Ric_ says .. it was me!!! I claim the year's supply of pizza!!!! Not that I like it ... I am just saving everyone else from having to eat such a horrible food stuff.
Gatt Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 I understood ZeroHour perfectly! Must be due to us Scots having a superior grasp of the english language, since we can uderstand you lot as well
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