I have a large roll of plastic sheeting/duct tape (think 'Dexter'
), so we can make sure your Model S is protected.
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Pre-Conference BBQ, Thurs, 7/17
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I have a large roll of plastic sheeting/duct tape (think 'Dexter'
), so we can make sure your Model S is protected.
I have a large roll of plastic sheeting/duct tape (think 'Dexter'
Yet another reason to say, "don't mess with Bonnie"
JPP
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The ten 3V 123A camera batteries in my Zoll AED probably won't get you too far...continuous draw not so good, but OK to charge up a really big capacitor to jump start someone...
rolosrevenge
Dr. EVS
Ooh, fishing? Can we go fishing in the creeks?
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Does this mean I'm in the frunk then?
When I say 'creek', I really mean little creek. Go wading if you want. There are fish, but really too little to be used for anything but bait. Crawdads, though! The raccoons like to look for them at night. And you can pan for gold. We've found more than a few flakes. Tis gold country, after all.
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And lots and lots of frogs in the pond. And a turtle or two.
My trip from Sunnyvale will be 150 miles, so my Roadster will need more than a "top off" to get back home -- it would be more like 2 to 2.5 hours @ 70A. I can arrive early (by 2 if not 1) if the chargers would otherwise be idle then and thereby spread the demand for the chargers over a longer period. However, if somebody else already has dibs on that time slot, I'm considering an alternative to go a little bit out of the way and stop at Woodland to charge for an hour or so while cooling my heels at Starbucks. Obviously, spending that hour at your place to help with setup in whatever way I can would be preferred.
You've got first dibs on the HPC. Tom is covered with our 'swap cars' plan. And we can work other Roadsters in on the 40 amp as necessary. Basically I see that the Roadsters needing to get back to the Bay area will have first dibs ... and I have a volunteer for 'charging czar' who can coordinate who needs what and we'll make sure everyone gets enough miles. Clipper Creek also has an HPC (70 amp) about 15 minutes away on I80, worst case.
Where's that 400 mile pack, Elon!
rolosrevenge
Dr. EVS
Kraken
Member
As long as we are on that topic:
http://www.ted.com/talks/raffaello_d_andrea_the_astounding_athletic_power_of_quadcopters
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I believe his standard response is to raise an eyebrow, pause, utter "Hm!", and then ask "400? Why not 500?"Where's that 400 mile pack, Elon!
If anyone is driving back from BBQ to Monterey Friday morning and has room for one person and a suitcase send me a PM. I'm riding there with GasDoc but he has a meeting in San Francisco around noon so would get to the conference later than I need to help out with setup and registration. Thanks.
Oh, Lori ... you will be missed! But save your strength for TMC Connect & we will see you there .
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dirkhh
Middle-aged Member
What a blast.
Thank you, Bonnie, for having us!
Video needs a little more work but will be forthcoming.
Thank you, Bonnie, for having us!
Video needs a little more work but will be forthcoming.
roblab
Active Member
Just wanting to post a quick pic or two from my perspective of the BBQ parking lot. Quadcopters ran fine, no one (at least until I left) had crashed, burned, chopped anything. It was a really great time. I hope we do this again every year!!!!!!
I let Kraken and Mrs. Kraken run the Quad and take pictures. In the second shot, Bonnie and several others were busy taking pictures of the flyers.
This is Bonnie's back lot. The house was gorgeous, the planning impeccable, everything was perfect. The hot weather even cooled down. We did not fly over the people, pool, pets, patio, but stayed out on the perimeter.
I let Kraken and Mrs. Kraken run the Quad and take pictures. In the second shot, Bonnie and several others were busy taking pictures of the flyers.
This is Bonnie's back lot. The house was gorgeous, the planning impeccable, everything was perfect. The hot weather even cooled down. We did not fly over the people, pool, pets, patio, but stayed out on the perimeter.
I gotta ask, was this a people bearing copter? I know the Kracken's are pilots, but originally I though your copters were all small drones taking photos, now I'm thinking Bonnie has enough land for an actual copter landing pad, and you guys actually flew in. How awesome is that!!!
