Wi-fi at the Dragon for 06??
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Originally Posted by Gabe
So are you saying that there is mobile coverage in the area? If so I'll have my bluetooth mobile wirelessly tethered to my Powerbook faster than you can say dial-up.
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Originally Posted by mbabischkin
The nearest cell coverage is 20 or more minutes away in either Robbinsville NC or Maryville TN...
But hey - certainly an excuse for a cell free 4 days.
BTW we should warn Gabe that Maryville is pronounced much differently than it is spelled.
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Originally Posted by samiam01
Micheal - I found coverage closer by leaving my cell charging in the car and pulling over whenever I heard my message chime - mostly at higher elevation - and still very spotty.
But hey - certainly an excuse for a cell free 4 days.
BTW we should warn Gabe that Maryville is pronounced much differently than it is spelled.
But hey - certainly an excuse for a cell free 4 days.
BTW we should warn Gabe that Maryville is pronounced much differently than it is spelled.
With coverage that spotty, then the question becomes just how determined are you to make that call? And for Gabe, is there an available data connection to go along with it?
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Murvul.....but I digress. Gabe and everyone else: part of the great Dragon Event experience is BEING OFF THE GRID! To not be tied to the 'net or to cellphones is really a wonderful experience. So go to the Dragon with the feeling of enjoying yourself without all the electronic gadgetry...other than what is part of your MINI!
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Originally Posted by MINIclo
Murvul.....but I digress. Gabe and everyone else: part of the great Dragon Event experience is BEING OFF THE GRID! To not be tied to the 'net or to cellphones is really a wonderful experience. So go to the Dragon with the feeling of enjoying yourself without all the electronic gadgetry...other than what is part of your MINI!
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I just got Satellite Internet from wildblue.com. Maybe we can work out a deal with them to have them come and setup up a connection for the weekend.
I would say I could bring mine but to point the satellite to get the signal would be a little hard to do with out the right tools.
I would say I could bring mine but to point the satellite to get the signal would be a little hard to do with out the right tools.
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Originally Posted by MINIclo
Murvul.....but I digress. Gabe and everyone else: part of the great Dragon Event experience is BEING OFF THE GRID! To not be tied to the 'net or to cellphones is really a wonderful experience. So go to the Dragon with the feeling of enjoying yourself without all the electronic gadgetry...other than what is part of your MINI!
Wake up at Fontana about 6am and you hear the birds chirping, exhausts heading out to play and dew dripping from the trees. It beats the everyday cell phone ringing, horn blowing and traffic reports on the radio on the way to work.
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Originally Posted by SB
It's nice to be able to sit down and enjoy the sounds of nature and MINI's without having cell phones going off continually.
Wake up at Fontana about 6am and you hear the birds chirping, exhausts heading out to play and dew dripping from the trees. It beats the everyday cell phone ringing, horn blowing and traffic reports on the radio on the way to work.
Wake up at Fontana about 6am and you hear the birds chirping, exhausts heading out to play and dew dripping from the trees. It beats the everyday cell phone ringing, horn blowing and traffic reports on the radio on the way to work.
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Originally Posted by Gabe
This will be a the boys weekend. Four of us are coming down from Chicago in two cars with lots of beer between us. (to be used only after driving hours!!!)
#39
Originally Posted by mbabischkin
That was the deal they made with us last year... As to whether or not they are going to follow through with it...
If I remember correctly, the "promise" was just a way to pacify the people that wanted a connection setup for last year. Of course, this late in the game, with most of the rooms already full you've probably lost most, if not all of your bargaining power.
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Originally Posted by JeffS
IMO, event organizers should be pressing this issue with them. It doesn't seem right to keep sending to much money to someone who's just going to lie to you like that...
If I remember correctly, the "promise" was just a way to pacify the people that wanted a connection setup for last year. Of course, this late in the game, with most of the rooms already full you've probably lost most, if not all of your bargaining power.
If I remember correctly, the "promise" was just a way to pacify the people that wanted a connection setup for last year. Of course, this late in the game, with most of the rooms already full you've probably lost most, if not all of your bargaining power.
As for pushing it for this year... well that's up to the organizers of this year's event...
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Originally Posted by JeffS
IMO, event organizers should be pressing this issue with them. It doesn't seem right to keep sending to much money to someone who's just going to lie to you like that...
If I remember correctly, the "promise" was just a way to pacify the people that wanted a connection setup for last year. Of course, this late in the game, with most of the rooms already full you've probably lost most, if not all of your bargaining power.
If I remember correctly, the "promise" was just a way to pacify the people that wanted a connection setup for last year. Of course, this late in the game, with most of the rooms already full you've probably lost most, if not all of your bargaining power.
I personally find that I am more than refreshed by going into the Smokies to drive and visit with MINI friends in the beautiful forested area. I think it is relaxing to be disconnected from the electronic grid. I spend enough time online the rest of the year.
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Originally Posted by SB
It's nice to be able to sit down and enjoy the sounds of nature and MINI's without having cell phones going off continually.
Wake up at Fontana about 6am and you hear the birds chirping, exhausts heading out to play and dew dripping from the trees. It beats the everyday cell phone ringing, horn blowing and traffic reports on the radio on the way to work.
Wake up at Fontana about 6am and you hear the birds chirping, exhausts heading out to play and dew dripping from the trees. It beats the everyday cell phone ringing, horn blowing and traffic reports on the radio on the way to work.
Another note to Gabe:
You might want to set up a meeting table. You're probably going to feel like a rock star while you're there!
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Originally Posted by PEP
I used my cell phone last year...as an alarm clock. Our inn room didn't have a clock.
Another note to Gabe:
You might want to set up a meeting table. You're probably going to feel like a rock star while you're there!
Another note to Gabe:
You might want to set up a meeting table. You're probably going to feel like a rock star while you're there!
#49
Originally Posted by Gabe
First off sorry to hijack this thread Aaron!
To answer your question Deb - no my lovely wife will not be in attendance. This will be a the boys weekend. Four of us are coming down from Chicago in two cars with lots of beer between us. (to be used only after driving hours!!!)
To answer your question Deb - no my lovely wife will not be in attendance. This will be a the boys weekend. Four of us are coming down from Chicago in two cars with lots of beer between us. (to be used only after driving hours!!!)