The last day of QWERTYFEST began with a visit to Forest Home Cemetery and the Sholes memorial. I slept in and skipped it, but I had been there back in 2014 when there was an international typewriter collectors' convention in Milwaukee.
I did have time for brunch before I hit the road. This took place at a bowling alley on a classic Milwaukee neighborhood corner.
Yes, that is a unicycle, and you'll see more of it.
The event combined food, typewriters, music, and conversation. (Later there was bowling, but I had to embark on the eight-hour drive to Cincinnati and couldn't stay.)
This couple had a bright yellow late Erika and an early laptop.
More computer technology was in evidence at this table featuring some objects near and dear to the passionate mechanical keyboard community.
Is this Klingon?
Fun was had in many ways ...
I think these images sum up the spirit of QWERTYFEST:
I look forward to my next chance to see friends from the typosphere.
Thank you for sharing! I would have loved to spend the weekend with like-minded people, I unfortunately live in Arizona so it too far for a day drive. Thank you all for keeping the tactile experience alive! Betty
ReplyDeleteMaybe you'll jet up to Milwaukee next year! Thanks for commenting.
DeleteLooks like a great time, Richard. Have they set a date for next year's event yet? Excellent job reporting, my friend. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI don't yet know the dates for next year.
DeleteAfter seeing all the fun you had, I wish Mr. M & I would have taken the trip to Milwaukee we planned, not knowing it was QWERTYFEST, and continuing on to see her brother.
ReplyDeleteI once had a Selectric like that, I traded my Olivetti Praxis 48 for it. All before I started collecting typewriters.
Glad you had a good time.
Hmm, that "Early Laptop is an '84-'86 Tandy (TRS-80) Model 200. Excellent machine, indestructable, 8-bit 24k RAM which also serves as storage memory. I have 2 of them (:
ReplyDeleteAnd that keyboard isn't Klingon, it's Aurebesh, the Imperial writing system of the Star Wars universe.
I knew that if anyone would know the answers, it would be you, Anonymous! ;)
DeleteI will keep trying to attend. Thank you for documenting. The QWERTYFest has certainly grown.
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