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==Summary==
[[File:Balcony view.jpg|thumb|350px|View from balcony from one of the apartments we've rented.]]


[[Image:BlueLagoonIceland.jpg]]
The '''glacetarium''' was the [http://acetarium.com Acetarium's] 2011 winter retreat. Unfortunately, it's now over. But we're keeping the webpage around for posterity. A summary of the Glacetarium can be found at [[Glacetarium/Fortnightly Review]].


'''Destination:''' Reykjavik. <br/>
'''Find us online:'''
'''Dates:''' December 30 - January 13 (''Tentative''). We'll be back in time for the [http://web.mit.edu/puzzle/www Mystery Hunt].


* IRC join #glacetarium OFTC (server: irc.oftc.net)
* Our [http://www.flickr.com/groups/1623501@N22/pool/ Flickr Pool] where we can share photos
'''Find us in "Real Life":'''
* Our base is on '''Vesturgata 71''', Reykjavik, Iceland. Ring the bell marked "Arny".
* Our second apartment is '''Vesturgata 73'''. Ring the bell marked "Frikki".
'''Find us on the phone:''' Mako's phone number while in Iceland is (+354) 8223606. Other phone numbers are in the participant table below.
'''Dates:''' December 30 - January 13. (We'll be back in time for the [http://web.mit.edu/puzzle/www Mystery Hunt].) <br/>
'''Program Chair:''' [[Molly de Blanc]] (''not software'') <br/>
'''[[Glacetarium/Spirits|Spirits]] Chair:''' Alex Ose (''not ghosts'') <br/>
'''Quartermaster:''' Sarvodaya (''not coins'') <br/>


==Description==
==Description==


The Acetarium Retreat 2011 is intended for the friends and inhabitants of the Acetarium to gather, relax and enjoy good company, often in geothermal pools, in Iceland. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite books and games and project ideas -- there will be more time to think than you've ever imagined possible.  
The glacetarium is designed so that the friends and inhabitants of the Acetarium can gather, relax and enjoy good company, often in geothermal pools, in Iceland. We'll cook meals, present talks, work on projects, and try to enjoy ourselves.
 
Participants are encouraged to bring their project ideas, books, games, and bottles of fine duty free whiskey. We will be trying to working with a local hacker space to hold a series of talks and presentations -- open to the public!
 
==Subpages==
 
* [[Glacetarium/Lightning talks]]: Lightning talks for 2011/01/11
* [[Glacetarium/Activities and talks]]: Suggestions for activities and talks.
* [[Glacetarium/Movies]]: Movies people might have available to watch.
* [[Glacetarium/Packing list]]: Things folks should or might want to bring.
* [[Glacetarium/Money]]: How to pay and be paid.




==Useful Information==
==Useful Information==
[[Image:BlueLagoonIceland.jpg|350px]]


* Be aware of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hulduf%C3%B3lk huldufólk], the hidden people. Skepticism can appear rude.  
* Be aware of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hulduf%C3%B3lk huldufólk], the hidden people. Skepticism can appear rude.  
* Tipping is considered rude.
* Tipping is considered rude.
* The flats will most likely have wireless Internet there.
* The flats will most likely have wireless Internet there.
* In case if there are more than 8 people, we should be able to accommodate. There is an apartment immediately next door to the 8 person flat we are considering that can hold 10. There are some hotels that seem to be comfortable and about the same price.
* Rent/hostel fees seem to be between $20-30 (US) per night.
* Rent/hostel fees seem to be between $20-25 (US) per night.
* 1000ISK is about 8USD.
* 1000ISK is about 5.5USD.
* Apparently, New Year's Eve in Rekyjavik is [http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/story/kiefer.s-iceland-fireworks-thrill crazy awesome].
* Mystery Hunt will start at noon on 2011/01/14 (Friday).
* Mystery Hunt will start at noon on 2011/01/14 (Friday).
* Apparently, New Year's Eve in Rekyjavik is http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/story/kiefer.s-iceland-fireworks-thrill crazy].
* On Unix, you can type ð as Compose dh and þ as Compose th. Ðat allows you to write all kinds of þings.
* You can get data service on a Vodafone IS prepaid SIM card by creating an APN configuration (in Access Point Names) named Vodafone Internet, APN gprs.is, MCC 274, MNC 02.


==Useful links==
==Useful links==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Circle_%28Iceland%29 A popular tour route in Southern Iceland]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Circle_%28Iceland%29 A popular tour route in Southern Iceland]
* [http://www.bluelagoon.com/ A more expensive man-made spa]
* [http://www.bluelagoon.com/ A more expensive man-made spa]
* [http://www.sundlaugar.is/index.php/is/reykjavik-og-hofudborgarsvaedid-sund/20-arbaejarlaug A cheap geothermal pool]
* [http://www.swimminginiceland.com/ All the geothermal swimming pools in Iceland]
* [http://www.swimminginiceland.com/ All the geothermal swimming pools in Iceland]
* The town of [http://wikitravel.org/en/Husav%C3%ADk Húsavík] has [http://phallus.is Icelandic Phallological Museum].
* The town of [http://wikitravel.org/en/Husav%C3%ADk Húsavík] has [http://phallus.is Icelandic Phallological Museum].
* [http://www2.icetourist.is/default.asp?cat_id=30 An official tour guide]
* [http://www2.icetourist.is/default.asp?cat_id=30 An official tour guide]
* [http://hakkavelin.is/ Hakkavélin] is a hacker space that seems to be just a few block from where we'll be staying!
* The [http://www.restaurantreykjavik.is/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=42 Ice Bar] (made of real ice) is also just a few blocks away!
* We're thinking of going out to to the [http://www.fablab.is/w/index.php/Vestmannaeyjar Vestmannaeyjar Fab Lab] on the island of [https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Heimaey Heimaey]
* [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/11/effs-guide-protecting-devices-data-border Data safety when crossing the U.S. border]
* Get a [http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/ flu shot] before you go, since flu activity is increasing in Europe
* There is a fablab at akranes http://fablabakranes.is/


== Getting There ==
== Getting There ==


There seem to be two real options:
There seem to be two real options for folks flying to Iceland from the United States:


* [http://icelandair.com/ Iceland Air] which flies direct from Boston for $500 and up for a round trip ticket.
* [http://icelandair.com/ Iceland Air] which flies direct from Boston for $500 and up for a round trip ticket.
* [http://www.icelandexpress.com/ Iceland Express] which flies from Newark and can be as low at $300 for two one-way tickets.
* [http://www.icelandexpress.com/ Iceland Express] which flies from Newark and can be as low at $300 for two one-way tickets.
There may be other options from Europe.
'''To the Flat from the Airport!'''
One group got a cab for 16,000kr. The flybus from the airport costs about 2,500kr. The flybus will let you off at BSi.
From BSi one can turn right onto Hringbraut and walk basically until the end of the road, at which point they can turn right onto Ananaust and Vesturgata.
Maps include:
* [http://ja.is/kort/#q=index_id%3A119714&x=356235&y=408803&z=9 A non-google map that marks the apartment].
* [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Hringbraut&daddr=Vesturgata&hl=en&geocode=FYqn0gMdQkmx_g%3BFYTh0gMdQgCx_g&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=17&sll=64.137502,-21.937412&sspn=0.002644,0.009645&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=64.148185,-21.950469&spn=0.010592,0.038581&z=15 A google map with both places marked and Google recommended driving directions].


==Attendees==
==Attendees==
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{| border="1"
{| border="1"
!  Name     !! Arriving !! Departing !! Status
!  Name !! IRC/Nickname !! Arriving !! Departing !! Status !! Phone
|-
| [[User:Benjamin Mako Hill|Benjamin Mako Hill]] || mako ||  12/30      || 1/13    || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM MARKED BELOW''' || (+354) 8223606
|-
| [[User:Mika|Mika Matsuzaki]] || mika ||  12/30      || 1/13    || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM MARKED BELOW'''
|-
| [http://loyalty.org/~schoen Seth Schoen] || schoen || 12/30        || 1/13    || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM MARKED BELOW''' || (+354) 823 7316
|-
| [http://dgh.livejournal.com/ Dafydd Harries] || daf || 12/30        || 1/13    || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM MARKED BELOW'''
|-
| [http://spang.cc/ Christine Spang] || christine || 12/30        || 1/10      || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM MARKED BELOW''' || (+354) 8223288
|-
| Avital Kelman || fiendish || 12/30        || 1/13    || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM MARKED BELOW'''
|-
| [http://mmillions.blogspot.com Molly de Blanc]  || mollydb || 12/31        || 1/13    || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM MARKED BELOW'''
|-
| [http://blog.thesilentnumber.me/ Danny Piccirillo] || DPic || 12/30        || 1/13    || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM MARKED BELOW'''
|-
|-
| Mako      || 12/30       || 1/13     || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM SETTLED'''
| [[User:Mdz|Matt Zimmerman]] || mdz || 12/30       || 1/08     || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM MARKED BELOW'''
|-
|-
| Mika      ||  12/30       || 1/13     || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM SETTLED'''
| Calyx Clagg || calyx || 12/30       || 1/08     || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM MARKED BELOW''' || (+354) 661 6702
|-
|-
| Seth      || 12/30       || 1/13    || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM SETTLED'''
| [http://hypervolu.me Erik Garrison] || erikg || 12/27       || 1/13    || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM MARKED BELOW'''
|-
|-
| Daf      || 12/30       || 1/13    || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM SETTLED'''
| Hilary DelaBruere || hilary || 12/27       || 1/1      || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM MARKED BELOW'''
|-
|-
| Christine || 12/30        || 1/8      || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM SETTLED'''
| [http://alexose.com/ Alex Ose] || maalox || 12/30        || 1/13    || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM MARKED BELOW'''
|-
|-
| Avi      || 12/30       || 1/13     || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM SETTLED'''
| Niko Kern || nike || 1/02       || 1/13   || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM MARKED BELOW''' || (+354) 611-6234
|-
|-
| MollydB  || 12/31        || 1/13    || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM SETTLED'''
| Paula Aguilera || paula || 12/30 || 1/08 || '''TICKETED'''/ '''ROOM MARKED BELOW''' || (+44) 7924214614
|-
|-
| Danny  || 12/30       || 1/13    || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM SETTLED'''
| Jonathan Williams || jdub || 12/30 || 1/08 || '''TICKETED'''/ '''ROOM MARKED BELOW''' || (+44) 7924214614
|-
|-
| Matt  || 12/30       || 1/11    || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM SETTLED'''
| Nathan Trachimowicz || nate || 12/30 || 1/13 ||'''TICKETED'''/ '''ROOM MARKED BELOW'''
|-
|-
| Calyx  || 12/30        || 1/11    || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM SETTLED'''
| [http://www.itp.uzh.ch/~corbett/ Christine Corbett Moran] || corbett || 1/3 || 1/13 || '''TICKETED'''/ '''ROOM MARKED BELOW'''
|-
|-
| Erik  || 12/27        || 1/13    || '''TICKETED''' / '''ROOM SETTLED'''
| Star Simpson || star || 1/2 || 1/14 ||'''TICKETED'''/ '''ROOM MARKED BELOW'''
|-
|-
| Hilary  || 12/27        || 1/1    || '''TICKETED''' /
| Bryan Newbold || bnewbold || 1/8 || 1/14 || '''TICKETED'''/ '''ROOM MARKED BELOW'''
|}
|}


Possible attendees: Mad, Chris, Alan, Ines, Sj, Danjared, Julie, Alex, Bernie
Possible attendees: Joris, Adriana


==Rooms==
==Rooms==


We have found one landlord with a good deal of space in Reykjavik. He's trying to give us a good deal and seems pretty flexible. Currently the rundown includes three places:
<googlemap version="0.9" lat="64.15194574030187" lon="-21.955747604370117" type="map" zoom="14" width="700" height="300" selector="no" controls="small">
64.15194574030187, -21.955747604370117
Flat 71/73
</googlemap>
 
We have found one landlord (Fridrik Magnusson) with a good deal of space in Reykjavik (address is Vesturgata 71 and Unit 73). He's trying to give us a good deal and seems pretty flexible. Currently the rundown includes three places:
 
* '''Flat 71''': Can hold between 6-8 people in two bedrooms with a living room. One of the bedroom will have a few comfy mattresses in it.[http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p420456]
* '''Flat 73''': Immediately next to Flat 71. It can hold up to 8 people. But it's only available between the 3rd and the 11th.
* '''Guest house''': Although it's about a 20 minute walk away, there is also a guest house we can use to hold overflow. He'll rent it for the same per-person price if we can get at least 6 people. Otherwise, it should be a little more, but still affordable..


* Flat 73: Can hold between 6-8 people in two bedrooms with two living rooms, one of which has a couple beds in it. ('''DEPOSIT IS PUT DOWN''')
In both places, the landlord can provide a same day laundry service for an extra fee. Alternatively, you can bring enough clothes or wash by hands.
* Flat 71: Immediately next to Flat 71. It can hold up to 8 people. But it's only available between the 3rd and the 11th.
* Guest house: Although it's about a 20 minute walk away, there is also a guest house we can use to hold overflow. He'll rent it for the same per-person price.


'''Please only add your name here after you have purchased your tickets.'''
'''Please only add your name here after you have purchased your tickets.'''


===Flat 73===
===Flat 71===


We are reserving one apartment place that can hold a maximum 8 people from December 30th through January 13th. This includes a person sleeping on a couch in the living room so ideally we'll get two places and sleep 6 or 7 in this apartment. The cost is 1380GBP(about 2200USD) for the entire period which works around to around $20/night/person if the place has eight people sleeping in.
We are reserving one apartment place that can hold a maximum 8 people from December 30th through January 13th. The house has 2 bedrooms and the landlord will be put 2 more mattresses in the bigger bedroom. There is a sofa bed in the living for 2 people as well. Ideally, we'll get two places and sleep 6 or 7 in this apartment.


{| border="1"
{| border="1"
! Slot !! 12/30 !! 12/31 !! 1/1 !! 1/2 !! 1/3 !! 1/4 !! 1/5 !! 1/6 !! 1/7 !! 1/8 !! 1/9 !! 1/10 !! 1/11 !! 1/12 !! 1/13
! Slot !! 12/30 !! 12/31 !! 1/1 !! 1/2 !! 1/3 !! 1/4 !! 1/5 !! 1/6 !! 1/7 !! 1/8 !! 1/9 !! 1/10 !! 1/11 !! 1/12
|-
| 1|| Mako || Mako || Mako ||Mako || Mako || Mako || Mako || Mako || Mako || Mako || Mako || Mako || Mako || Mako
|-
|-
| 1|| Mako || Mako || Mako ||Mako || Mako || Mako || Mako || Mako || Mako || Mako || Mako || Mako || Mako || Mako || Mako
| 2 || Mika || Mika || Mika ||Mika || Mika || Mika || Mika || Mika || Mika || Mika || Mika || Mika || Mika || Mika
|-
|-
| 2 || Mika || Mika || Mika ||Mika || Mika || Mika || Mika || Mika || Mika || Mika || Mika || Mika || Mika || Mika || Mika
| 3 || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth
|-
|-
| 3 || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth || Seth
| 4 || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi
|-
|-
| 4 || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi || Avi
| 5 || Christine || Christine || Christine || Christine || Christine || Christine || Christine || Christine || Christine || Christine || Christine || || ||
|-
|-
| 5 || Christine || Christine || Christine || Christine || Christine || Christine || Christine || Christine || Christine || || || ||  
| 6 || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf
|-
|-
| 6 || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf || Daf  || Daf
| 7 || || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb
|-
|-
| 7 || || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb || mollydb
| 8 || Danny || Danny || Danny || Danny || Danny  ||Danny ||Danny  ||Danny || Danny ||Danny ||Danny ||Danny ||Danny || Danny
|-
|-
| 8(couch) || Danny || Danny || Danny || Danny || Danny || ||  || ||  || || || || ||
| 9(couch) || || || || Star ||Star  ||Star ||Star ||Star ||Star ||Star ||Star ||Star ||Star ||Star
|}
|}


===Flat 71===
===Flat 73===
 
There is an apartment next door from the same landlord that can hold 10 people that will be available from the 3rd of January through the 13th. As soon as we get 4-5 people who've signed up for this, we'll put a deposit down to reserve the space for the whole period. Please sign up '''quickly''' so we can make sure we get it before someone else does!
The price is 790GBP/wk and 120GBP/weekday and 160GBP/weekend. Since the house is not available until 1/3, the owner said that we can stay at his other guest house (20-25mins away) until the 3rd for the same price. Let Mika or Mako know if you want to rent the place.


There are hostels and are probably other apartments for people that want to come for period from December 30 through January 1st.  
There is an apartment next door from the same landlord that can hold 10 people that will be available from the 3rd of January through the 13th. As soon as we get 4-5 people who've signed up for this, we'll put a deposit down to reserve the space for the whole period. Please sign up '''quickly''' so we can make sure we get it before someone else does!


Folks can expect to pay between US $20-35 per night in shared apartment or hostel. Obviously, the bigger the place, the cheaper the per-person/per-night cost.
Since the house is not available until 1/3, the owner said that we can stay at his other guest house (20-25mins away) until the 3rd for the same price. Let Mika or Mako know if you want to rent the place.  Please add your name to the list in the next box if you'll need this.


'''Please only add your name here after you have purchased your tickets.'''
'''Please only add your name here after you have purchased your tickets.'''


{| border="1"
{| border="1"
! Slot !! 1/3 !! 1/4 !! 1/5 !! 1/6 !! 1/7 !! 1/8 !! 1/9 !! 1/10 !! 1/11 !! 1/12 !! 1/13
! Slot !! 1/3 !! 1/4 !! 1/5 !! 1/6 !! 1/7 !! 1/8 !! 1/9 !! 1/10 !! 1/11 !! 1/12
|-
| 1||Matt  ||Matt  ||Matt  ||Matt  ||Matt  ||Matt  ||  ||  ||  ||
|-
|-
| 2||Calyx ||Calyx ||Calyx ||Calyx ||Calyx ||Calyx ||Calyx  ||Calyx  || Calyx || Calyx || Calyx
| 1||Matt ||Matt ||Matt ||Matt ||Matt ||  || ||||||
|-
|-
| 3||Erik ||Erik ||Erik ||Erik ||Erik ||Erik ||Erik ||Erik  ||Erik  ||Erik || Erik
| 2||Calyx ||Calyx ||Calyx ||Calyx ||Calyx ||  ||  || || ||
|-
|-
| 4|| Danny || Danny || Danny || Danny || Danny || Danny || Danny || Danny || Danny || Danny || Danny
| 3||Erik  ||Erik  ||Erik  ||Erik  ||Erik  ||Erik  ||Erik  ||Erik  ||Erik  ||Erik
|-
|-
| 5||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || || ||  ||  ||  
| 4||Nate ||Nate ||Nate ||Nate ||Nate ||Nate || Nate || Nate ||Nate ||Nate
|-
|-
| 6|| || || || || || || || || ||  ||  
| 5|| maalox || maalox || maalox || maalox || maalox || maalox || maalox || maalox || maalox || maalox
|-
|-
| 7|| || || || || || || || || ||  ||  
| 6|| Niko || Niko || Niko || Niko || Niko || Niko || Niko || Niko || Niko || Niko
|-
|-
| 8||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || || || || ||  ||  
| 7|| jdub || jdub || jdub || jdub || jdub || bnewbold || bnewbold || bnewbold || bnewbold || bnewbold
|-
|-
| 9||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  
| 8|| Paula || Paula || Paula || Paula || Paula ||  ||  ||  ||  ||
|-
|-
|10|| ||  ||  ||  || ||  ||  || || ||  ||  
|9||Corbett ||Corbett ||Corbett ||Corbett || Corbett || Corbett || Corbett || Corbett || Corbett || Corbett
|}
|}


=== Guest House Requests ===
=== Guest House/Other Options ===
 
If you need a room in the guest house, put requests down here. We'll try to aggregate these and get these to the landlord and will let folks know. We're currently under the impression that we will have plenty of space. The cost of the guest house will be 25USD/person/night:


If you need a room in the guest house, put requests down here. We'll try to aggregate these and get these to the landlord and will let you know:
* Hillary: 12/28 -> 1/1
* Erik: 12/28 -> /1/3
* Maalox: 12/31 ->1/3
* Niko: Night of the 2nd, would sleep on floor or on couch if it is easier/cheaper
* Paula and Jdub 12/31 -> 1/2
* Nate 12/30 -> 1/3
* Christine Corbett 1/3 -> 1/14


* Hillary: 12/27 -> 1/1
There are hostels and are other apartments for people that want to come for period from December 30 through January 1st. Folks can expect to pay between US $20-35 per night in shared apartment or hostel. [[User:Mako|Mako]] and [[User:Mika|Mika]] will not arrange these other accommodation though. Obviously, the bigger the place, the cheaper the per-person/per-night cost.
* Erik:  12/27 -> /1/3

Latest revision as of 20:19, 30 October 2013

View from balcony from one of the apartments we've rented.

The glacetarium was the Acetarium's 2011 winter retreat. Unfortunately, it's now over. But we're keeping the webpage around for posterity. A summary of the Glacetarium can be found at Glacetarium/Fortnightly Review.

Find us online:

  • IRC join #glacetarium OFTC (server: irc.oftc.net)
  • Our Flickr Pool where we can share photos

Find us in "Real Life":

  • Our base is on Vesturgata 71, Reykjavik, Iceland. Ring the bell marked "Arny".
  • Our second apartment is Vesturgata 73. Ring the bell marked "Frikki".

Find us on the phone: Mako's phone number while in Iceland is (+354) 8223606. Other phone numbers are in the participant table below.

Dates: December 30 - January 13. (We'll be back in time for the Mystery Hunt.)
Program Chair: Molly de Blanc (not software)
Spirits Chair: Alex Ose (not ghosts)
Quartermaster: Sarvodaya (not coins)

Description[edit]

The glacetarium is designed so that the friends and inhabitants of the Acetarium can gather, relax and enjoy good company, often in geothermal pools, in Iceland. We'll cook meals, present talks, work on projects, and try to enjoy ourselves.

Participants are encouraged to bring their project ideas, books, games, and bottles of fine duty free whiskey. We will be trying to working with a local hacker space to hold a series of talks and presentations -- open to the public!

Subpages[edit]


Useful Information[edit]

  • Be aware of the huldufólk, the hidden people. Skepticism can appear rude.
  • Tipping is considered rude.
  • The flats will most likely have wireless Internet there.
  • Rent/hostel fees seem to be between $20-30 (US) per night.
  • 1000ISK is about 8USD.
  • Apparently, New Year's Eve in Rekyjavik is crazy awesome.
  • Mystery Hunt will start at noon on 2011/01/14 (Friday).
  • On Unix, you can type ð as Compose dh and þ as Compose th. Ðat allows you to write all kinds of þings.
  • You can get data service on a Vodafone IS prepaid SIM card by creating an APN configuration (in Access Point Names) named Vodafone Internet, APN gprs.is, MCC 274, MNC 02.

Useful links[edit]

Getting There[edit]

There seem to be two real options for folks flying to Iceland from the United States:

  • Iceland Air which flies direct from Boston for $500 and up for a round trip ticket.
  • Iceland Express which flies from Newark and can be as low at $300 for two one-way tickets.

There may be other options from Europe.

To the Flat from the Airport!

One group got a cab for 16,000kr. The flybus from the airport costs about 2,500kr. The flybus will let you off at BSi.

From BSi one can turn right onto Hringbraut and walk basically until the end of the road, at which point they can turn right onto Ananaust and Vesturgata.

Maps include:

Attendees[edit]

Please let us know if you want to come as soon as you find out!

Name IRC/Nickname Arriving Departing Status Phone
Benjamin Mako Hill mako 12/30 1/13 TICKETED / ROOM MARKED BELOW (+354) 8223606
Mika Matsuzaki mika 12/30 1/13 TICKETED / ROOM MARKED BELOW
Seth Schoen schoen 12/30 1/13 TICKETED / ROOM MARKED BELOW (+354) 823 7316
Dafydd Harries daf 12/30 1/13 TICKETED / ROOM MARKED BELOW
Christine Spang christine 12/30 1/10 TICKETED / ROOM MARKED BELOW (+354) 8223288
Avital Kelman fiendish 12/30 1/13 TICKETED / ROOM MARKED BELOW
Molly de Blanc mollydb 12/31 1/13 TICKETED / ROOM MARKED BELOW
Danny Piccirillo DPic 12/30 1/13 TICKETED / ROOM MARKED BELOW
Matt Zimmerman mdz 12/30 1/08 TICKETED / ROOM MARKED BELOW
Calyx Clagg calyx 12/30 1/08 TICKETED / ROOM MARKED BELOW (+354) 661 6702
Erik Garrison erikg 12/27 1/13 TICKETED / ROOM MARKED BELOW
Hilary DelaBruere hilary 12/27 1/1 TICKETED / ROOM MARKED BELOW
Alex Ose maalox 12/30 1/13 TICKETED / ROOM MARKED BELOW
Niko Kern nike 1/02 1/13 TICKETED / ROOM MARKED BELOW (+354) 611-6234
Paula Aguilera paula 12/30 1/08 TICKETED/ ROOM MARKED BELOW (+44) 7924214614
Jonathan Williams jdub 12/30 1/08 TICKETED/ ROOM MARKED BELOW (+44) 7924214614
Nathan Trachimowicz nate 12/30 1/13 TICKETED/ ROOM MARKED BELOW
Christine Corbett Moran corbett 1/3 1/13 TICKETED/ ROOM MARKED BELOW
Star Simpson star 1/2 1/14 TICKETED/ ROOM MARKED BELOW
Bryan Newbold bnewbold 1/8 1/14 TICKETED/ ROOM MARKED BELOW

Possible attendees: Joris, Adriana

Rooms[edit]

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We have found one landlord (Fridrik Magnusson) with a good deal of space in Reykjavik (address is Vesturgata 71 and Unit 73). He's trying to give us a good deal and seems pretty flexible. Currently the rundown includes three places:

  • Flat 71: Can hold between 6-8 people in two bedrooms with a living room. One of the bedroom will have a few comfy mattresses in it.[1]
  • Flat 73: Immediately next to Flat 71. It can hold up to 8 people. But it's only available between the 3rd and the 11th.
  • Guest house: Although it's about a 20 minute walk away, there is also a guest house we can use to hold overflow. He'll rent it for the same per-person price if we can get at least 6 people. Otherwise, it should be a little more, but still affordable..

In both places, the landlord can provide a same day laundry service for an extra fee. Alternatively, you can bring enough clothes or wash by hands.

Please only add your name here after you have purchased your tickets.

Flat 71[edit]

We are reserving one apartment place that can hold a maximum 8 people from December 30th through January 13th. The house has 2 bedrooms and the landlord will be put 2 more mattresses in the bigger bedroom. There is a sofa bed in the living for 2 people as well. Ideally, we'll get two places and sleep 6 or 7 in this apartment.

Slot 12/30 12/31 1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/8 1/9 1/10 1/11 1/12
1 Mako Mako Mako Mako Mako Mako Mako Mako Mako Mako Mako Mako Mako Mako
2 Mika Mika Mika Mika Mika Mika Mika Mika Mika Mika Mika Mika Mika Mika
3 Seth Seth Seth Seth Seth Seth Seth Seth Seth Seth Seth Seth Seth Seth
4 Avi Avi Avi Avi Avi Avi Avi Avi Avi Avi Avi Avi Avi Avi
5 Christine Christine Christine Christine Christine Christine Christine Christine Christine Christine Christine
6 Daf Daf Daf Daf Daf Daf Daf Daf Daf Daf Daf Daf Daf Daf
7 mollydb mollydb mollydb mollydb mollydb mollydb mollydb mollydb mollydb mollydb mollydb mollydb mollydb
8 Danny Danny Danny Danny Danny Danny Danny Danny Danny Danny Danny Danny Danny Danny
9(couch) Star Star Star Star Star Star Star Star Star Star Star

Flat 73[edit]

There is an apartment next door from the same landlord that can hold 10 people that will be available from the 3rd of January through the 13th. As soon as we get 4-5 people who've signed up for this, we'll put a deposit down to reserve the space for the whole period. Please sign up quickly so we can make sure we get it before someone else does!

Since the house is not available until 1/3, the owner said that we can stay at his other guest house (20-25mins away) until the 3rd for the same price. Let Mika or Mako know if you want to rent the place. Please add your name to the list in the next box if you'll need this.

Please only add your name here after you have purchased your tickets.

Slot 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/8 1/9 1/10 1/11 1/12
1 Matt Matt Matt Matt Matt
2 Calyx Calyx Calyx Calyx Calyx
3 Erik Erik Erik Erik Erik Erik Erik Erik Erik Erik
4 Nate Nate Nate Nate Nate Nate Nate Nate Nate Nate
5 maalox maalox maalox maalox maalox maalox maalox maalox maalox maalox
6 Niko Niko Niko Niko Niko Niko Niko Niko Niko Niko
7 jdub jdub jdub jdub jdub bnewbold bnewbold bnewbold bnewbold bnewbold
8 Paula Paula Paula Paula Paula
9 Corbett Corbett Corbett Corbett Corbett Corbett Corbett Corbett Corbett Corbett

Guest House/Other Options[edit]

If you need a room in the guest house, put requests down here. We'll try to aggregate these and get these to the landlord and will let folks know. We're currently under the impression that we will have plenty of space. The cost of the guest house will be 25USD/person/night:

  • Hillary: 12/28 -> 1/1
  • Erik: 12/28 -> /1/3
  • Maalox: 12/31 ->1/3
  • Niko: Night of the 2nd, would sleep on floor or on couch if it is easier/cheaper
  • Paula and Jdub 12/31 -> 1/2
  • Nate 12/30 -> 1/3
  • Christine Corbett 1/3 -> 1/14

There are hostels and are other apartments for people that want to come for period from December 30 through January 1st. Folks can expect to pay between US $20-35 per night in shared apartment or hostel. Mako and Mika will not arrange these other accommodation though. Obviously, the bigger the place, the cheaper the per-person/per-night cost.

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