Vancouver, BC... AVS Forum HD DVD tour stop March 9 - Page 2

Thanks for creating the thread. It is hard to say how many people it takes to make it worthwhile since in some locations, only 50% came, in others, we had everyone come. So ideally, you get 25 people or so who say yes, to assure that we get 15 people or so. It costs us quite a bit in time and expense to do these sessions so we want to make them worthwhile.

I'd say you are pretty close to getting critical mass. As Art says, we strive for one session as a lot of the time is spent telling stories () and it gets hard to repeat the same thing twice in the same day.

Thanks for your interest and reply Amir.

If the group needs more warm bodies, I'm sure i can bring a few along for the show. Several friends of mine are on the cusp but have not yet made the HD plunge.

I'm confident the numbers will be there.

jer

The meeting definitely is not limited to HD DVD owners. Indeed, we would love to convert a few more people to HD DVD .

I have gone ahead and penciled in Vancouver as we get to schedule new cities this year.

Thank You Amir!

jer

Great News!! I can not wait, and if needed I can bring a few friends on the cusp. I will have a couple of good Cuban Cigars waiting for you guys becuase I know you cant get them at home.

I WILL be there!!!

2 of my friends are definately coming!

jer

Perhaps the mods would kindly consider making this thread a sticky so when Amir actually picks a date it will be easy to find and confirm attendance.

Happy New Year

John

I am in for sure.
I know of two people who will probably be interested in coming as well .

Bruce

I'm interested!

Done

Thanks Amir!

I will try to convince two friends to come along.

So far:

1. Jaoquin --- Port Moody (Heritage Mountain) --- Potential Host!
2. Haulin Oats --- Port Moody
3. Slider33 --- Vancouver/Langley?
4. HTLurker --- Vancouver
5. jdrouette --- Vancouver (West End)
6. JodyL --- West Vancouver
7. drj2000 --- Langley
8. MandM --- Kamloops
9. vancouver --- Vancouver
10. Rosso Corsa --- Vancouver
11. Graham_ w --- Burnaby
12. Peter Overduin --- Chilliwack
13. Edwin (esote1) --- Richmond
14. Scott Lyons --- Nanaimo
15. MrHiEnd --- Vancouver
16. brucecan --- Kamloops
17. stoked --- ?
18. Friend of Jaoquin
19. Friend of Jaoquin
20. Friend of HtLurker
21. Friend of HtLurker
22. Friend of brucecan
23. Friend of brucecan
24. Friend of JodyL
25. Friend of JodyL

OK, here is the deal. You guys have met the minimum requirement so we will go ahead and schedule the visit. But if those friends of yours don't show up, you have the choice of a) getting us some great chinese food in Richmond or b) showing me a great place beside the border for taking pictures of white owls. Deal?

Just kidding . Thanks for all your effort to organize this. It will be our priviledge to come and chat with you all.

I will post more info once we get through the rush of CES.

Happy new year everyone.

I would also love to attend. Thanks for organizing this event. Anyone ask Curt Palme?
Steve

Sorry for the late reply as I was away over the holidays. I would also love to attend, I live in downtown Vancouver and would love to help out as well!

-Murray

So far:

1. Jaoquin --- Port Moody (Heritage Mountain) --- Potential Host!
2. Haulin Oats --- Port Moody
3. Slider33 --- Vancouver/Langley?
4. HTLurker --- Vancouver
5. jdrouette --- Vancouver (West End)
6. JodyL --- West Vancouver
7. drj2000 --- Langley
8. MandM --- Kamloops
9. vancouver --- Vancouver
10. Rosso Corsa --- Vancouver
11. Graham_ w --- Burnaby
12. Peter Overduin --- Chilliwack
13. Edwin (esote1) --- Richmond
14. Scott Lyons --- Nanaimo
15. MrHiEnd --- Vancouver
16. brucecan --- Kamloops
17. stoked --- ?
18. Cold --- Vancouver
19. ocd_guy --- Vancouver
20. Friend of Jaoquin
21. Friend of Jaoquin
22. Friend of HtLurker
23. Friend of HtLurker
24. Friend of brucecan
25. Friend of brucecan
26. Friend of JodyL
27. Friend of JodyL

Seeing as how I work in the electronics department at the downtown Costco location, and currently sell the HDA1, I would have loved to get some demo material from Toshiba. But unfortunately, Costco is not an "authorized" Toshiba dealer.

I could bring some of our awesome party trays from our fresh food / deli department. Featuring yummy cheeses, fresh cut fruits and gourmet sandwiches and goodies! That would go well with the beer and wine being offered by another potential attendee!

I am eagerly awaiting this as it would be really great to meet some new HD and home theater fans!

-Murray

Wow...a sticky. Sweet!

I also have a friend I am sure would attend, if we want any more people. We're both in Langley.

me too! my wife loves HD DVD as much as me, AND she will make/bring home made perogies!

Oh, I was hoping this would take place this coming weekend, as I'm planning to be in Seattle at that time. I would have gladly driven to Vancouver to meet with you. Anything planned for the southwest?

30!

So far:

1. Jaoquin --- Port Moody (Heritage Mountain) --- Potential Host!
2. haulin oats --- Port Moody
3. Slider33 --- Langley
4. HTLurker --- Vancouver
5. jdrouette --- Vancouver (West End)
6. JodyL --- West Vancouver
7. drj2000 --- Langley
8. MandM --- Kamloops
9. vancouver --- Vancouver
10. Rosso Corsa --- Vancouver
11. Graham_ w --- Burnaby
12. Peter Overduin --- Chilliwack
13. Edwin (esote1) --- Richmond
14. Scott Lyons --- Nanaimo
15. MrHiEnd --- Vancouver
16. brucecan --- Kamloops
17. stoked --- ?
18. Cold --- Vancouver
19. ocd_guy --- Vancouver
20. Friend of Jaoquin
21. Friend of Jaoquin
22. Friend of HtLurker
23. Friend of HtLurker
24. Friend of brucecan
25. Friend of brucecan
26. Friend of JodyL
27. Friend of JodyL
28. Friend of slider33
29. Wife of haulin oats
30. Wife of vancouver

Hey, I thought I was the only Ukrainian HD DVD fan in Vancouver?

-Murray

Ukrainians are not the only nationality to make good perogies My wife is of Mennonite descent and makes perogies as well as my Ukrainian grandma did. She would also love to attend the meeting.

John

OK, you guys can start throwing your friends into the bay as you have enough critical mass without them.

Seriously, it is great to see suh high level of interest. Just to set expectations, we are now deep into CES which will occupy us for at least two weeks. So we are looking at sometime past that for those of you who are planning your schedule. I will keep you posted as we firm up our plans.

O.K., fair enough.

Sure looking forward to this meet and greet.

-Murray

Hi all,

I live in Vancouver and would love to attend! I also have a buddy that is an AV buff who wants to come if there is room.
Let me know.

Terry

Good to see a lot of folks from the lowermainland on here. I'd be interested if we can accomodate this lot of fine folks

If it didn t cost me an arm and a leg to get off the Rock I would be there with bells on.