UKLEM - 27 - Surfleet, South Lincolnshire England UK

The 27th (ish!!) United Kingdom Laser Enthusiasts Meeting!!

UKLEM - 27 - Surfleet, South Lincolnshire England UK

Starting Friday 17th till Monday the 20th of APRIL 2020 - 4 Day event.

The dates for the hall are booked for the next Surfleet Laser Enthusiasts Bash and it will be starting at around 09.00hrs Friday Morning till around 16:30hrs on Monday afternoon.

All the usual Surfleet Codswallop plus the upper gallery & hall area will be available again for Sleeping & Snore practice purposes as normal.

There is a huge cooker & 3x fridges available to use throughout the weekend even though the Kitchen area IS normally used as the main workshop area.

Electronics, Electrical, High Voltage, Multicopters and General Radio Control Equipment also Very Welcome. There is a huge grass laid park at the side of the hall so plenty of room for RC stuff.

CAA outdoor laser approval will be sorted for the Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights for outdoor laseryness as usual.

Bring your BBQ's, Horses, Pulse Jets, Sheep, Antelope's, Bleach, Frogs etc and hope for some decent weather and nice hazy, cloudy nights.

NO Chinese lanterns Please!

Milling machines and Andrew Connolly's accepted as long as you leave them outside in the rain :)

Surfleet Village Hall
Station Road
Surfleet
Spalding
Lincolnshire
UK
PE11 4DA

http://www.multimap.com/maps/?zoom=1...%3DGB&qs=PE114DA

Places to stay:
http://www.shipinnsurfleet.com/ - ABSOLUTELY SHITE PLACE - THEY TREAT YOU AS FORTH CLASS CITIZENS - DON'T BOTHER!! But they are availiable :)

http://www.theriversidehotel.info/ - A bit naff but they don't mess customers about like the Ship does! Food is good!

Travelodge Spalding
Springfields Outlet Centre
Camel Gate
Spalding
0871 984 6383


http://www.themermaidinnsurfleet.com/

The Mermaid is just up the road from the Hall, well within walking distance - If you have legs it is anyway!

Failing this, there are plenty of B&B's around the area, all findable on Google.

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THE LEM CHARGE WILL BE £40 PER PERSON

People attending for just ONE day = £20

### Newcomer's, people who have not been to a UKLEM before, will be FREE! ###

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Payment via PayPal or failing that, Direct bank transfer or Cash on the day.

Paypal GIFT only payment to:

smog the mog at g mail dott com

Please PM me for other payment details. Thanks


There will be plenty of Black bin bags in the hall to keep at your area or permanently tied around your trouser leg for everyone to enjoy, and ALL your rubbish from the weekend MUST go in these bags AND TAKEN HOME WITH YOU!!! No exceptions to this PLEASE!

There are no other rules at this event which is what makes this event what it is, chilled, easy and sociable.

The organiser accepts NO responsibility, I'll repeat that - NO responsibility, if you get injured in any way etc and by coming to the meeting YOU accept FULL responsibility for YOUR actions.

You understand the dangers involved and will not nail my arse to a wall if you get blinded by a stray beam of nice coherent laser light - OK!!!

If you do not agree with this then please DO NOT COME

If applicable, please keep your equipment and area neat and tidy AND PLEASE, NO CABLES OR WATER PIPES ACROSS THE CENTER OF THE HALL, ACROSS EMERGENCY EXITS & GENERAL DOORWAYS.

Come, enjoy and be very Lasery!

I'll be sure to remind Buffo he's free. :-) Trust me!

(The airlines don't have flight prices posted just yet for that week. Probably in another few days.)

Oh, and payment sent. :)

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Originally Posted by Bradfo69

Oh, and payment sent. :)

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All received Brad, with many thanks.
Hope Mr Buff can make it.

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Originally Posted by Bradfo69

I'll be sure to remind Buffo he's free. :-) Trust me!

(The airlines don't have flight prices posted just yet for that week. Probably in another few days.)

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So much "yesssssss" for this!
*retardo:cool:*warn

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Originally Posted by danielbriggs

So much "yesssssss" for this!
*retardo:cool:*warn

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Actually.... I'll tell him I paid his LEM registration and that he HAS to commit now. >:)

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Originally Posted by Bradfo69

Actually.... I'll tell him I paid his LEM registration and that he HAS to commit now. >:)

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I like the cut of your jib.

You know, we never tried any dirty tricks like that with Daniel when we wanted him to come to Utila...

I *do* want to come guys. And finances aren't the issue. Time off work, and dealing with my Mom (who has alzheimer's, remember) are the two sticking points.

But I will admit that there's a better than even chance I could make this work. It's just too soon right now to say for certain.

Adam

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Originally Posted by buffo

You know, we never tried any dirty tricks like that with Daniel when we wanted him to come to Utila...

I *do* want to come guys. And finances aren't the issue. Time off work, and dealing with my Mom (who has alzheimer's, remember) are the two sticking points.

But I will admit that there's a better than even chance I could make this work. It's just too soon right now to say for certain.

Adam

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Totally understand that Adam, and I hope you don't mind us giving you the hard sell *retardo
Sorry to hear about your mum.

All the best,
Dan

I know it's all done with the best intentions Dan. :)

Adam

Woohoo - its been a while! count me in

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Originally Posted by buffo

You know, we never tried any dirty tricks like that with Daniel when we wanted him to come to Utila...

I *do* want to come guys. And finances aren't the issue. Time off work, and dealing with my Mom (who has alzheimer's, remember) are the two sticking points.

But I will admit that there's a better than even chance I could make this work. It's just too soon right now to say for certain.

Adam

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The only reason you are getting the hard sell is cos your wanted.

Hope your mum is ok

Thanks Andy! :)

Adam

I might come along for an hour on Sunday evening :D

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Originally Posted by gashead

I might come along for an hour on Sunday evening :D

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unlucky for us .

I came to this once before and would love to do it again, bringing some kit this time.

The kit I have in mind produces a lot of data in OSC format (though it could be converted to MIDI if necessary). I'd like to work with someone to use that data to generate laser visualisations in real time. Could be specific (like projection mapping), abstract (like generative art) or parameter-driven graphics according to interest and taste.

Is this something that's possible ? Would there be one or more people attending willing to do some coding and development ? I can code my part but have no experience of laser controllers and how they handle live data.

Hobbybob and me will be there again,
i hope to visit https://www.extremeelectronics.co.uk...ham-gaussfest/ also

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Originally Posted by artag

I came to this once before and would love to do it again, bringing some kit this time.

The kit I have in mind produces a lot of data in OSC format (though it could be converted to MIDI if necessary). I'd like to work with someone to use that data to generate laser visualisations in real time. Could be specific (like projection mapping), abstract (like generative art) or parameter-driven graphics according to interest and taste.

Is this something that's possible ? Would there be one or more people attending willing to do some coding and development ? I can code my part but have no experience of laser controllers and how they handle live data.

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I've used LSX for real time abstract generation with OSC data. Unfortunately, I can't make it to the lem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wOtwFixQSk

I'm a newbie here on the forum, though not completely green about lasers (see what I did there :))
So, having discovered this thread and the UKLEM, what exactly happens at these Lincolnshire meetups? I quite like the idea of coming along, but could do with a bit more info.
I can PM if preferred, but thought an open question might be better to start with.

Cheers
MikeN

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Originally Posted by MikeN

I'm a newbie here on the forum, though not completely green about lasers (see what I did there :))
So, having discovered this thread and the UKLEM, what exactly happens at these Lincolnshire meetups? I quite like the idea of coming along, but could do with a bit more info.
I can PM if preferred, but thought an open question might be better to start with.

Cheers
MikeN

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We have a decent size hall where lots of lasery stuff happens, frequently with enough fog to reduce visibilty to zero! Lots of music, some of it is even listenable. We have kitchen that is used for building and fixing stuff and is where our friend Dimmers frequently burns holes in things (when he's not exploding battery packs). Lots of fun, lots of humour, tons of geekiness. Most of us stay in the hall overnight, but if you're not into listening to people snoring /passing wind all night, you might be better staying in a hotel! As Jim (Smog the Mog) says, bring drones, jet engines, lasers, high voltage stuff, whatever takes your fancy. About the only rules are be nice, clear up after yourself and NO CHINESE LANTERNS!. We have a NOTAM in place so can fire lasers into the sky which always attracts a few people.

Sounds brill.
I'll get some really big Easter eggs for the weekend before, so that my better half (much the better half really) won't mind me disappearing for a couple of days.
I assume ity's OK to bring smoke machines as well as a couple of lasers?
Though from what you say I may not need much by way of fog....

Bring a smoke machine, the more the merrier!

OK, I’ll maybe bring all 4.
Can always leave them in the car if it gets too foggy ;)

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Originally Posted by NobleGas

We have a decent size hall where lots of lasery stuff happens, frequently with enough fog to reduce visibilty to zero! Lots of music, some of it is even listenable. We have kitchen that is used for building and fixing stuff and is where our friend Dimmers frequently burns holes in things (when he's not exploding battery packs). Lots of fun, lots of humour, tons of geekiness. Most of us stay in the hall overnight, but if you're not into listening to people snoring /passing wind all night, you might be better staying in a hotel! As Jim (Smog the Mog) says, bring drones, jet engines, lasers, high voltage stuff, whatever takes your fancy. About the only rules are be nice, clear up after yourself and NO CHINESE LANTERNS!. We have a NOTAM in place so can fire lasers into the sky which always attracts a few people.

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Perfectly put Martin :)

Yes Mike, come along and enjoy my friend. It is your first time here so it is a free weekend for you Sir, all you will need is cash for food/drink etc - Oh! and maybe to buy something off of the bring and buy stand that usually collects a few bit's and bob's on it over the weekend.
Hope to see you there.

Jim

Cheers Jim

No worries, I'll pay anyway (cash on the door if that's OK)
I'm sure it'll be worth it, if only for the learning experience from you guys.
Although I'm not a total newbie and have enough gizmos, my experience is limited despite my age!

I need to sort out dates, but will probably have to be back for Monday so will try for Friday until Sunday.
But looking forward to meeting some fellow laser enthusiasts.

Will take a look at some of the local accommodation recommendations.
The hard sell of the all-night snoring and farting sounds alluring, but I'll maybe leave more room for you guys this time :D

Nice to hear you'll be coming Mike - the meet's are great. *warn*retardo

Thanks for the welcome, Daniel
Looking forward to the event and meeting kindred coherents :D

One thing I meant to ask - what's internet connectivity like in and around the hall?
Not looking for a gigabit pipe, but is there at least a stable 3/4G or wi-fi?

Not the end of the world if not, just good to know.

We have two cans connected via a long string if that's any good?

Sounds fine.
How long is the piece of string?

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Originally Posted by MikeN

Sounds fine.
How long is the piece of string?

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as long as you want...

OK, my mistake, I realise now that I asked the wrong question.
What colour is the string?

Ahem ....
You may wish to update the link to the Riverside Hotel in your initial post as the stated link appears to have been hijacked and takes you to an extremely fruity link featuring ladies who can't afford clothes !! :o

Here ya go...... The Riverside Hotel

Longtime no see! Helllllllo Richard! *warn

I'll echo Dan's comment! :) Long time no see Richard!! I sure hope you'll give some consideration to coming this year. Corona virus bullshit notwithstanding, I'm coming across the pond again. :cool:

(Oh... and naturally, I clicked. Maybe Jim is arranging for some young ladies to come and enjoy our beams.)

Hello Chums,
Yes indeedy I have booked in at the Riverside (although the ommision of a brekky in the incuded price is a bit a disappointing but there again it was never anything to write home about), so I will pop along for the Saturday evening shenanigans.
I doubt it will live up to my rose tinted memories of that evening when we had that fantastic fog that made beams visible from miles away.
I may even drag out my old laser gear (that has been in storage for a few years) to see if it sparks up.

Looking forward to catching up with the old gang.
Young Daniel (who was a fresh faced young upstart) who is probably a professor of Laseronics at some Blue Chip University now).
Old Jim (poking about in the Fuse Box and breaking some H&S rulings).
HobbyBob who screwed me over on some laser shows (no worries).
Jem (eeh bah gum!).
Rob (aye, aye Calm Down).
And maybe even a few Yankee chums.

I doubt if anyone will recognise me as I have put on approx. 15 pounds :p (since my last LEM) and so will appear as a newb (can I get away with paying f*ck all?) *retardo

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Originally Posted by Bradfo69

Oh... and naturally, I clicked.

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Oh my !!
Do they have such debauchery in Americaland ?

I was rather hoping it's a UK specific Vice but then again, Poontag is universal. *retardo

Safe to say the only vice practiced at the UKLEM's appears to be snoring and farting.
Now I can't absolutely swear to this as I prefer to spend the latter part of the evening esconced in a hotel room with the door locked and a chest of drawers lodged firmly against the door but I'm sure most of the attendees of the UKLEM's are upright citizens.



But you never know ......

I suspect Con probably has something to do with the hacking of the link. ;-)

And no... we have nothing of the sort in 'Murica. We're pure and wholesome.

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Originally Posted by Bradfo69

I suspect Con probably has something to do with the hacking of the link. ;-)

And no... we have nothing of the sort in 'Murica. We're pure and wholesome.

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I've not clicked the link, does it involve sausages?

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Originally Posted by andy_con

I've not clicked the link, does it involve sausages?

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Bratwurst. Or Keilbasa.

Yo yo Ricard ya sweetass motherfunster.
See ya in the ‘all
Calm down.
Etc.
Rob

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Originally Posted by stanwax

Yo yo Ricard ya sweetass motherfunster.
See ya in the ‘all
Calm down.
Etc.
Rob

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You don't talk to me like that

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Originally Posted by andy_con

You don't talk to me like that

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That’s a lie, you know I do...lol....ooops wrong thread. Lol

As the LEM's are renowned for pushing the envelope re: Laser shenannigans I do hope that someone will be bringing along one of these contraptions ....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6FbUiiwutQ

Plus safety goggles for all of course .....

That's Styropyro... He was at SELEM last year. And he did not bring the hand-held death ray. (Probably a good thing, to be honest.)

Adam

Damn.
Was looking forward to my first UKLEM, but events seem to have put a stop to that.

I hope everyone is well and coping.
Stay safe and hopefully meet at a later date.

Mike