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Paul S.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Neil Johnson" <neil.johnson97@...>
To: <synth-diy@...>
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:58 AM
Subject: [sdiy] SynthDIY UK meeting this year?


> Hi all,
>
> Easter is over, time to start thinking about this year's SynthDIY UK
> meeting. The past couple of years has seen this event take place here
> in Cambridge, with my old college providing an excellent[1] venue.
>
> So to get the ball rolling once more, I'd like to gauge the level of
> interest for an event this year. Last year we had three scheduled
> talks, a great collection of synths (highlights for me were Alan's
> massive modular and seeing the Zeit in action!), and lovely weather.
> The best date for college is July 23/24 when there will be
> accommodation, the music room and the breakfast room available.
>
> I don't want this event turning into an annual "same-ole-same-ole"
> event---I would rather remember the good times and not let it turn into
> an annual chore. So ideas for new themes would be welcome. Does
> anyone know anyone "in the biz" who might like to give a talk? Last
> year we had Christoph "Mr.Access" give a talk on getting the Virus onto
> music shop shelves. What can we do this year? Are talks a good thing?
> Should we have more? Or less? Or none at all?
>
> Perhaps we could have some sort of bring-n-buy as a sideline--an ideal
> opportunity to exchange one box of "rubbish" for another box of,
> slightly different but nonetheless fascinating, box of "rubbish"[2].
>
> Of course, the weekend would not be complete without a raffle, so ideas
> for prizes would also be most welcome.
>
> Cheers,
> Neil
> --
> [1] -- My definition of "excellent" being "larger than Paul's house".
> [2] -- my wife's definition of assorted valuable synth components.
> --
> Neil Johnson <http://www.njohnson.co.uk>
>