Many thanks to Olivier for introduction:
It was a great night, y’all and great to catch up with everyone! Thanks to Ronjoy for the great organisation! Special mention goes to Kevin who won the “Bring Something Blue” competition by bringing in his own competitive game that could occasionally flash blue LEDs. 2nd Place went to a blue USB cable that lit up, brought by Matthew and 3rd place to a good old fashioned blue Smurf brought by Rex.
Thanks folks and see you next year!
and now to Martin’s magnificent report:
PSTOIC annual dinner – 11th January 2020
Special thanks go to Ronjoy for organising this year’s event (15 people). After a pre-Christmas planning meeting at the The Wheatsheaf off Oxford Street, it was decided to go with Sticky FINGERS in High Street Kensington again for this year’s venue. Rex and Alan suggested meeting beforehand at The Britannia.
This year’s theme was bring something Blue. Items included:
- Alan’s blue Betamax Cassette Tape
- Alex’s Blue Crystal
- Andy’s blue Fifty Sheds Damper book and blue component box
- Doug’s blue Lapis Lazulis Fish Figure
- Jon’s blue 3D Printed Blue Nut & Bolt
- Kevin’s Bluetooth Reaction Game (with blue LEDs – Two Circuit Playground Bluefruit with a blue coneless speaker – full article) and a Kitronik ARCADE (which has blue on the top)
- Martin’s blue STOIC Tie
- Matt’s blue Film Poster and Illuminated USB Cable
- Rex’s blue Smurfs and dancing robot figure
- Rob’s blue Do Not Bodge LED display
Thanks go to Andy for making the composite medal (full write-up). Kevin’s reaction game was especially popular, even the restaurant staff had a go.
2020 pSTOIC dinner winners medal
This year’s judge was Megan. After a rigorous hands-on appraisal of the various entries, Megan announced the following results:
- 1st place
Kevin with his Bluetooth reaction game (with blue LEDs) - 2nd place
Matt’s blue Illuminated USB Cable - 3rd place
Rex’s blue Smurfs
Apologies for absence:
- Russ Casey – Sorry guys – I’m not feeling well and will bail on tonight’s dinner. Shame too, as I was looking forward to bringing my blue thing. It’s a mobile retro games console. With heated seats! Have a great time.
Next year’s theme….
Bring something stoic
Pictures
Please visit http://www.g7oli.co.uk/bodge_events.py?19-pStoicJan2020 for all the pictures.
