Presentations and demos at Saturday's Chicago Bike Swap! [88/100]

Hey folks,

The presentation schedule and demo info for Saturday's swap is posted-- check it out!

http://chicagobikeswap.org/presentations-demos/

Many thanks to all who've helped put things together, from participants to organizers/facilitators (you know who you are :-)  )

This year we have a lot more space, and will be able to leverage it into lots more fun.

Indoor Bike Polo- how cool is that?

Also, while I've got you....  although we expect 2000+ visitors, it's almost become kind of a superstition thingy for me to see us break 100 on the chainlink RSVPs for the swap.... help me sleep easily Friday night by checking in as "attending" here if you haven't already:

http://www.thechainlink.org/events/chicago-bike-swap-2013

(I'm going to add the current number of positive RSVPs to the subject line and update frequently)

See you there!

-h'

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Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on March 8, 2013 at 6:35am

Was there ever any doubt that I spend too much time online? XD

Haddon said:

Wow,

Oversensitive to meme status.  Sign of to much time spent online.  I would be fun for everyone except you.  To toss cold water on music and dancing is pretty lame, try anti-depressants.

H

>Please don't do this. This meme has been played out already. </GrumpyCat>

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on March 8, 2013 at 6:52am

As long as it doesn't involve a cup, I'm cool with the over-used memes. 

Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

It's called a "Harlem Shake".

Please don't do this. This meme has been played out already. </GrumpyCat>


Permalink Reply by Haddon on March 8, 2013 at 7:22am

I Agree.

James BlackHeron said:

As long as it doesn't involve a cup, I'm cool with the over-used memes. 

Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

It's called a "Harlem Shake".

Please don't do this. This meme has been played out already. </GrumpyCat>


Permalink Reply by Active Transportation Alliance on March 8, 2013 at 7:27am

I checked our contractual fine print, rules and regulations, and consulted with our event team...there is nothing prohibiting a Harlem Shake at the Chicago Bike Swap. We'd just ask that, maybe, you please consider keeping it away from the kids area.

Thanks,

Ethan Spotts, Active Trans

Permalink Reply by Haddon on March 8, 2013 at 8:00am

Cool,

So someone needs to wangle up a video camera.  Who knows someone with a decent rig and a tripod? 

A sound system would be a plus.

Personal Favorite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgg1WUJhUc4

Haddon

Permalink Reply by OLB 0.1 on March 8, 2013 at 9:05am

Willow - Any chance you'll have any reflective vests like the ones you offered previously?

Permalink Reply by shar on March 8, 2013 at 9:22am

Haddon, just make sure that The Racketeers are done and off the polo floor before you take it over pretty please.

Thanks

Shar (Racketeer)

Permalink Reply by Haddon on March 8, 2013 at 10:28am

Shar,

Would the Rackateers be willing to do second shift as crowd rousers for 'the shake'? You'll be in the shoot, how about you fit this at the end of your routine and one of you can be that first person in the video with a bike helmet on?

ALL FOR NOTHING UNLESS SOMEONE COMES UP WITH A VIDEO CAMERA, - more people will read this later so if you are now reading this and have a decent rig and nominal edit skills please say something.

Also - Unless I get to buy a willow button i'm sorry to say I'll have to cancel the entire event outright.

haddon


shar said:

Haddon, just make sure that The Racketeers are done and off the polo floor before you take it over pretty please.

Thanks

Shar (Racketeer)

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on March 8, 2013 at 12:52pm

C'mon folks--you know you are going.  This isn't some public radio fundraising drive where you wait till the end to see if the give-aways are going to get any better.  h' needs to see 100 RSVPs.

Permalink Reply by Haddon on March 8, 2013 at 1:50pm

STILL LOOKING FOR A VIDEO CAMERA.

Harlem shake, is there one taker? Just one?

h

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on March 8, 2013 at 3:15pm

those look awesome.

Crafty Cycling Chick said:

Here's some stuff I made that will be at the Bike Winter table along with fleece goodies, Bike Winter zines, and I'm not sure what else:

2-1/4" bottle openers:

1-1/4" buttons:

1-1/4" reflective buttons:

1-1/4" magnets:

2-1/4" magnets:

2-1/4" mirrors:

Quantities are limited (first come, first serve) and some are (charmingly?) crooked. Donations to Bike Winter are gladly accepted!

I will be tabling at Chicago Zine Fest so I won't see y'all at the swap meet. If you need back issues of The Derailleur, check out the Illinois Bike Attorneys table at the swap.

xoxo

Permalink Reply by Haddon on March 8, 2013 at 4:48pm

Will do,

if any one sees a person with a decent video camera tackle them and hold them to the ground until they agree to shoot some video. Normally this is legally frowned upon but in this case ( i think it falls under the jurisprudence of creative necessity) but in this case it's ok.  Still unless I get a button I will burn the whole place to the ground

Haddon

Crafty Cycling Chick said:

I have a Vado and a tabletop tripod you can use. Pick them up from Joseph at the Illinois Bike Attorneys table. Bonus points if you record The Racketeers' performance!

Haddon said:

STILL LOOKING FOR A VIDEO CAMERA.

Harlem shake, is there one taker? Just one?

h

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