Mittens 2014 Portugal - 19-26 July

cat · Sun 06/07/2014 18:40:09

Now we got the money from everyone, thanks!

Looking forward to meeting you guys and gals

arj0n · Sun 06/07/2014 19:16:43

Quote from: cat on Wed 02/07/2014 18:40:03
Since I was talking with Arj0n about it: don't forget to bring something to show and tell! I hope we can connect a laptop to the TV, on the fotos it looks like a very old TV.
Also think about a small prize for the quiz

Question to all mitteneers: is there something arranged already as in a laptop for example to run a possible show 'n tell on?
(also keeping in mind that it's plausible that the villa's TV isn't from this era...)

Quote from: cat on Wed 02/07/2014 18:40:03
Also think about a small prize for the quiz

Is there a quiz without having the original quizmaster around this year?

AGA · Mon 07/07/2014 10:39:23

We could ask someone who (presumably) knows little about AGS to do the quiz. Like violetnotpurple, or Tamara. Or CJ

Less unfair on them taking part in something they have little chance of winning.

arj0n · Mon 07/07/2014 11:49:16

Good point AGA

Now what's left is the hardware question for a possible show 'n tell...

tampie85 · Mon 07/07/2014 11:53:32

Hey, last year I had two more points than Arjon!

I won't mind volunteering to host the quiz.

arj0n · Mon 07/07/2014 13:01:56

Heey, now everyone know I let you win from me last year...

AGA · Mon 07/07/2014 16:25:19

If we need to I can bring my laptop, which has VGA and HDMI outs. I don't have either cable though, so someone would have to bring those! Of course not many TVs have VGA input, and apparently the TV is kinda old so may not have HDMI... But since very few laptops have coax, SCART or component ports, we might not have many options! My laptop's screen is 17", so could serve as a (albeit small) standalone screen if necessary.

Snarky · Mon 07/07/2014 17:18:16

Damn, it's almost Mittens and I don't have anything to show OR tell and no cool prizes for the quiz!
I'll bring a selection of video cables/converters, though. No guarantees, but it might improve our chances. (I think I have a VGA-to-component converter, for example.)

I'd highly appreciate it if someone/anyone coming over from Scandinavia (ahem Esseb) would bring some Tyrkisk Pepper. If you pick me up a bag/can, I'll reimburse you. Got to feed that ammonium chloride addiction!

Esseb · Mon 07/07/2014 17:21:22

Sure, I'll bring a couple of the big bags from the tax-free. One for you and one for the Mittens attendees.

cat · Tue 08/07/2014 11:26:47

Quote from: Snarky on Mon 07/07/2014 17:18:16
I think I have a VGA-to-component converter, for example.)

I might have a component to SCART adapter.

Snarky · Tue 08/07/2014 12:13:04

Quote from: Esseb on Mon 07/07/2014 17:21:22
Sure, I'll bring a couple of the big bags from the tax-free. One for you and one for the Mittens attendees.

Sweet!

arj0n · Tue 08/07/2014 12:35:56

Before anyone is bringing all these kind of cables, adapters, etc for nothing: is there anyone who has something to show 'n tell at all?

Besides AGA showing his famous game-with-worldwar-alarm-sound, I might have something to show.

But:
If the case is going to be that no one else has something to show (and AGA decides not to show his game again), then I
might better not show anything at all so no one has to bring all that equipment stuff while it's not gonna be used at all...

Just thinking...

Andail · Tue 08/07/2014 16:05:29

I always have plenty to show and tell, but not that much AGS-related this time around. Will bring a laptop either way because I'll have tons of spare time between flights in Brussels.

arj0n · Thu 10/07/2014 11:51:58

Is was wondering what nice spots in, or close to, Sintra are worth a visit and I stubled upon these two spots I'd really like to visit:

1.: Moors' Castle (Castelo dos Mouros) (castles / ruins)

2.: Quinta Da Regaleira (palaces and beautiful gardens)

Just out of curiosity: any more ideas?

cat · Thu 10/07/2014 12:24:01

I definitely want to visit the

National Palace of Pena

arj0n · Thu 10/07/2014 12:32:49

That was actually my 3rth one too

DutchMarco · Sat 12/07/2014 11:59:27

Whoops, I thought it meant Amsterdam.
But look at it like this: if I'm coming from the Bahamas to Portugal that must mean that I have great hopes for Mittens, right?

I'll be arriving at 21:40 -

I know, bummer that it is so late, hopefully I'll be awake enough coming uot of the plane (and able to not fall asleep in the taxi)

Thinking about that again, wouldn't it be convenient if we had a street address to get to?

Also, how about everyone sharing their mobile phone numbers (incl. country code), so we can contact each other if we need to.

shall we do that on the forum (where every search engine can find it)?, or shall someone collate all the numbers and send the list to everyone?

Cassiebsg · Sat 12/07/2014 12:08:29

Uhm... if you're in Amsterdam, why are you flying to Munchen to get to Lisbon?

Were all the direct flights fully booked? Or you just didn't like the prices of those? I often fly via Amsterdam when I'm going to Lisbon...

DutchMarco · Sat 12/07/2014 12:59:01

This flight was cheapest and offered the best times.
Where do you fly from?

Cassiebsg · Sat 12/07/2014 14:06:07

Billund, Denmark.