Seattle area GT in May?

[russthetoolman]

http://groups.google.com/group/pnw-flashaholics?msg=pending

There are two of us coming. I have been trying to find a hotel very close to the barn as last time was to far to drive home the same night. Got any names? Google only has the main ones on I5 out in Renton

 

[Jackasper]

Count myself and 3 others in!

 

[IgNITEor]

I'm coming. Have requested acceptance in the Google group for this gig :wave:
Will bring a nice dish of sumpthin' yummy, and some fluids, of course.

 

[yowzer]

I'd like to go, but Memorial Day weekend is bad. Every weekend in May is, actually.

Speaking of get togethers, Mike, are you going to have a table at the SAR conference the weekend before this?

 

[LightSward]

I'm bringing the 36 inch Gorilla, and maybe the Mini LightSward. I could not get an HMI in time, (leaving home for a few weeks), I will use it with the 600 watt standard large arc HID bulb, which still produces a nice beam, and maybe hook up the panning mechanism. I hope to pick up some gear at the get together and make it shine much brighter 2012!

See you all there!!!

 

[IgNITEor]

Well.......I will bring some tools, and we might get a HMI lamp within focal-length of the monster Gorilla.
With permission of course !
Maybe I should file an FAA Searchlight Operator's advisory?

 

[russthetoolman]

Since this is the closet thing to sunshine that we may have, I'm bringing sunscreen, sunglasses (welding helmet) and a lawnchair and situating within tanning distance

 

[LightSward]

Sounds good.

I'll try and bring a small portable workshop with me to help with a possible HMI light focusing of the Gorilla.

(I actually have a direct phone number to the concerned FAA office for such things; as searchlights shining about airplanes). I live near a busy flight line of business jets, who sometimes fly through my searchlight beam... I contacted FAA about this, (before and after, I lit any airplanes), and was told, my searchlight has been seen by pilots, but the way I operate it, in a non threatening, predictable manner, it is not considered a nuisance. He said some pilots kind of think of it as an occasional welcome beacon.

I'll be away from internet access for a few days or so...nice and warm.

 

[electromage]

Hey, just want to say I'll be there! Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

 

[Peewee]

Blah! been awhile since i've used the vB software again. this is so de ja vu. (a few friends may know to what i'm referring to) anywho...

I'm gonna try and make it as i just bought this bad boy,:naughty: for the roof of my jeep, however i won't have it installed, but i can still bring it along for some viewing pleasures.
I dont know what a google group is, shows how much out of the loop i am. But I'll probably show up with a plate of cookies or something.
Sounds like a good turnout. Hope to see you there!

-Peewee

 

[chizel]

It will be good to see you Matt! And Peewee I'm dying to see that Rigid LED bar you now have! I might have to break down and get one myself once I witness the light..

 

[IgNITEor]

How late will they let us hang at the barn?
Is there a fire pit? If the weather is halfway decent, flames & beams can co-exist :naughty:

 

[Peewee]

It will be good to see you Matt! And Peewee I'm dying to see that Rigid LED bar you now have! I might have to break down and get one myself once I witness the light..

Hey, yea, i'm looking forward to seeing you guys too! I've not gotten a chance to see the LED Light Bar at night, but i did power it up at the store when i picked it up. It's suprisingly spotty for the amount of LEDs there are. I also came to find out i have the "combo" filter, which is good of course. but apparently there's a spot/combo/wide disperal refelector patterns available. I'm gonna light it up tonight, we'll see how far it can really throw.

-Peewee

 

[electromage]

I posted a topic via Google Groups for reference. I took the wiki down because it was getting defaced so frequently that I couldn't keep up. I don't have the time to watch it 24/7, ban IP addresses, or convert it to a login-only site. Google Groups is already set up to moderate users, so it's a good way to keep track of events.

I don't think you need a GMail account to join, you should be able to register a Google account with any email address, but I could be wrong.

 

[RCantor]

Sounds like a great time! Wish I could come!

 

[LightSward]

:naughty: I will bring a portable 10 x 10 foot pavilion to house the Gorilla searchlight because of the forecasted occasional shower(s) for Saturday night. This should allow the searchlight to function normally, and cover anyone wanting to shine their light too. I hope Chizel still has his big Power Converter. I may need again.:thumbsup:

With newly installed Osram Sharx 700 watt HMI short arc HID, the 36 inch Gorilla lights up the night during the CPF gathering @ Renton, Washington, May 8, 2010.



Power Supply used to power the 700 watt HMI short arc

A large 1,300 Watt power converter was provided by chizel. My converter only goes up to 400 watts.




If memory has it, the Address for the Party Barn is?: 20245 SE 192nd St, Renton, WA 98058


(Here is a google link to their place. The barn is at the end of the long driveway
Link: Party Barn)

 

[cistallus]

So what time are things starting up? It won't get dark until probably 9:30-10pm.

 

[IgNITEor]

I hope to have the genset deployed with the Death Ray, and that can supply additional loads as well.
In case we have or need to deal with outside power issues.
Nice semi-quiet Honda inverter genny.
Have 28 Volt POB as well, but only 1 kW from inverter on battery.

There shall be light.

 

[LightSward]

I hope to have the genset deployed with the Death Ray, and that can supply additional loads as well.
In case we have or need to deal with outside power issues.
Nice semi-quiet Honda inverter genny.
Have 28 Volt POB as well, but only 1 kW from inverter on battery.

There shall be light.

I may need some power...700 watts or so...

 

[chizel]

I may need some power...700 watts or so...

I'll be bringing my 2000 watt inverter generator too. Because you can never have too much power!