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CSSS 2010 Santa Fe-After Hours

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CSSS Santa Fe 2010

Soccer

Lets play soccer today (11/6) at 15:30 ***COMPLETE***

Aaron Clauset's Lecture

SFI Omidyar fellow Aaron Clauset will be presenting a talk entitled "The Future of Terrorism" next Wednesday at 7:00pm. Please Sign Up if you'd like to attend so that we have an idea of how to organize transportation.


Soccer Field

If anyone would like to use of the soccer field, please contact John Paul so he can put a request in with conference services. We're not the only event on campus, and St. John's may need to use the field from time to time for other events.


Squash/Tennis

Some of you expressed interest in playing Squash and/or Tennis (Mark, Ingrid, Michael,..?). Let's update this section if concrete plans emerge. Also if anyone has information on how/when to use the courts, please post it here.

  • Given the fact that I have only black soles, squash is not an option, but tennis would be Ligtvoet
  • I am interested in playing tennis with anyone, on any day. The hours of the gym are here: http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/campuslife/SF/gym.shtml and I suspect that we can borrow rackets/balls and use the courts during those times. Maybe morning would be a good time, before it gets too hot? (Megan Olsen)

World Cup Viewing

It's really more Before Hours, but here in Santa Fe two of the recurring broadcast times for World Cup games are 5:00 AM and 7:30 AM. Is there interest in getting together, either somewhere on campus or--if we're lucky enough--at a local venue to catch a few of the more interesting games before coming to lectures?

  • (Roberta Sinatra) Yes, I am very interested. As an Italian, I cannot miss matches of Italy! ;)
  • (Ana Hocevar) I guess I might be up for that as well. Especially for the USA vs. Slovenia match. I do count on all non-US participants to root for Slovenia, of course...
  • (Roberta Sinatra) Someone interested in watching the Italy vs Paraguay match, on Monday (June 14th), at 12.30 pm (half after noon, to avoid confusion - 20.30 in South Africa)?
  • (Joe Gran) Definitely going to watch as much of this as possible. Does the tv in the game room get the games?
  • (Kang Zhao) Very interested in watching some games!

Hiking

There is a whole list of participants who want to hike & climb...

A quick look at the Let's Go guidebook already shows the following options:

  • Santa Fe Baldy 8-9hrs hike
  • Pecos Wilderness
  • Bandelier National Monument - check
  • Santa Fe National Forest, Los Alamos - which also has some historic significance = check

I would like very much to hike Santa Fe Baldy. It is a 7 mile journey from the parking lot to the peak with an elevation gain of about 3000ft. Various websites recommend getting off the peak before 2pm to avoid afternoon thunderstorms. This implies (assuming 4hrs to the top and an hour lunch) that we need to start hiking around 8am, which in turn means leaving SJC at about 7:15am (or earlier)! I understand this is a serious commitment, so is there any interest in doing this hike with me?? If so I will acquire a trail map and directions to the trail-head parking lot and any other information that will be useful. Here is a description of the hike -> http://www.santafe.com/articles/climbing-santa-fe-baldy/ (Joe Gran)

Music

Some participants will have musical instruments with them. Join the CSSS house band!

Concerts

iron maiden/Dream Theater

Anyone would like to go to the Iron Maiden/Dream Theater concert on June 16 at night, in Albuquerque? Talk to Lucas Antiqueira if you want company, or if you have any idea on how to come back to Santa Fe late at night.

SF complex gigs

plus, for bonus geek eyecandy points, the SIGGRAPH show

Flamenco

Just noticed that there is a flamenco festival in Albequerque. Could be fun ???

Horseback Trail Riding

A few people have come to me to talk horses, and are interested in going on a trail ride if possible. I have a car and could transpot 3 other people. If anyone is interested I can call some places and ask about possible group rates. Anne Johnson Hey Anne - if you have any spots left in your car - I would be keen to come Ingrid van Putten I haven't gone in years but would love to go. If its the first weekend I would have a vehicle as well. Kim Lewis Yes, Ingrid, there's room. Let's talk Friday and decide on a time. Here's a link to one possibility: Broken Saddle Riding Co Anne Johnson.

There are openings for 4 or 5 riders for Sunday morning or Thursday evening. There is a $35 cancellation fee per person, so I don't want to confirm a resservation until I hear back from everyone interested in going. We need to supply height, weight, and skill level for each rider. There is a weight limit of 200 lbs. I can try to reserve for Sunday morning (June 13), but they will need all information by 8 tonight (Saturday June 12). If that doesn't work out, we can reserve a Thursday (June 17) evening ride at 6 for either 1 or 2 hours ($55/$80 per person cash, add $5 for credit card). No shorts or sandals, sneakers are OK. About a 40 minute commute from Santa Fe Plaza area. Please email me (amjohnson9@cox.net) your height, weight, and skill level and which rides (either/or) you would commit to going on. We could also look into next weekend. Thanks!

1. Anne Johnson

2. Susanne Shultz

3. Ingrid van Putten (I'd like to go on thursday evening if that would suit...)

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Farmers Markets

The Santa Fe Farmers' Market is Open Every Tuesday and Saturday in the Santa Fe Railyard! 7am-Noon.

It would be cool to go before the Bandelier etc. hike (Borys Wrobel).

I would like to go this Saturday (June 12)! I have 5 seats in my car, please sign up if you'd like to come! We will eat breakfast at 7:30, and then plan to leave for the farmer's market at 8 in order to be back to leave for hiking at 10.

Andrew's car:
1.Andrew Banooni
2.Borys Wrobel
3.Bruno Abrahao
4.Oana Carja yay,sounds lovely!
5. Megan Olsen How exciting!!

Borys Wrobel: Yes, it was great fun, thanks Andrew! If someone wants to go next week: there's parking close by (underground) for $1/day, you get to taste a lot of stuff (including weird Native American tea, which we pretty much decided is much better w/o sugar), and there was an artist's market across the street.

Trains!

The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad is one of the longest and most beautiful sections of narrow gauge rail in the US. It is a bit of a hike away, so some car rental might be necessary but it would be awesome!

  • exciting! would like to hear more details on what this field trip may be like. Anna Pechenkina

Rodeo!

There'll be a rodeo in Santa Fe June 23-26, the tickets for Saturday Matinee (10 am) are $10. That's more like 'after CSSS' than 'after hours', but maybe someone will be intererested in going? (Borys Wrobel)).

VLA

Anyone interested in taking a trip to the VLA? (Gavin Fay)

I'm interested. I have a car that can hold 3 additional people. Anne Johnson

Ok - talking with Anne and Borys on Friday, I think we decided to aim for next Saturday (the 19th). We'll try and see if we can get a guided tour at such short notice, but plan on going regardless. (Gavin Fay)

Saturday, the 19th sounds perfect! Anyone else with a car?? Anna Pechenkina


VLA signup

Board Games

I happen to have a nice collection of fun and fairly quick strategic board games. I've talked to a few people who seem interested in getting together from time to time to play some games and unwind. If you think you'd be interested, send me an email or just come up and say hi. I'm thinking our first gathering may be Sunday evening. The games are very easy to learn (so don't be intimidated) and they all exhibit complex behavior (sorry, couldn't resist). Think of it as a fun way to meet people in a new, enjoyable context. Drew Levin

We should also get people together to play Mafia! It's kind of a card game, and lots of fun. We were thinking Friday night after the SFI reception could be a good time! Megan Olsen

I'd be interested in this Micael Ehn

Board games! always fun. Perhaps one of our projects should have been on the effects of being able to use proper nouns in Scrabble. :) (Gavin Fay)

I'm interested Michael Szell

Games tonight (sunday) in the coffee shop. Late notice but come on by if you're interested. I'll be around... and Andrew brought games too! Drew Levin

I think I'll just start bringing a few games over to the coffee shop each evening. If you want to play a game, come by and see who's around. There seems to usually be enough people nearby that starting a game should be fairly easy. If you're interested in a longer game, or want to make sure people are around, let me know and we'll work on organizing something more formal. Drew Levin

White Water Rafting

We are organising a rafting trip down the Class IV Taos box next Sunday the 20th. The Taos box is meant to be very exciting, but still suitable for first time rafters. So far it is my husband and I, but if anyone else wants to join, you're more than welcome. A couple of caveats: 1) it is EXPENSIVE (~$120) and 2) it is all day (which may interfere with projects. However, if this doesn't put you off, please let me know! Susanne Shultz


Sandia Peak Tramway

The longest tram in the world is only an hour away from us. The tram takes you up to the top of Sandia Peak (elevation 10,378ft, 3,163m) where there are various hiking trails and scenic viewpoints. The tram operates until 9pm everyday of the week and costs $20 per person. Anybody interested in going? How about next Friday evening (or any other time), we could eat dinner at the Mexican restaurant (Sandiago) in the tram lobby. link-> http://www.sandiapeak.com/ (Joseph Gran)

Bandelier Hike / Valles Caldera / Los Alamos ***COMPLETE***

Tom, JP and others are planning a field trip to Bandelier National Monument for Saturday June 12. Please sign up so we know how many people are going.

We'll depart the parking circle at 8:00 10:00 am, head up to Bandelier to do some hiking before it gets really hot when it's really hot, then head up to the Valles Caldera and Jemez Caldera in the early afternoon. A trip to the Bradbury Museum in Los Alamos will finish the sightseeing, and then maybe dinner in Santa Fe?


El Farol Field Trip***COMPLETE***

A few people were interested in "making a pilgrimage" to El Farol. Any takers?

I think it would be fun to do after the SFI day on Wednesday. Let's plan ~ 6:00, depart by walking from SFI? It's about a mile and a half. (jp)

  • Did I miss this? If so, there should be another one. It's not really a valid homage to the paper if there are not iterated plays! (Lynette Shaw)
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