Greetings from Central America

[L34ndr4]

Hello ppl,

This will be my first defcon :D, I have been planning this for 3 years now and finally with some b.lls and short on cash I'm going. I'll be staying at the villa roma the closest/cheapest motel that I found. I'll be going to the black hat briefings too, and if I can sell some things maybe a training.

If someone know which course is better foundstone VS sensepost ?? you'll help me decide.

I'm thinking on participating on the only contest that maybe I'll not be p0wned, the coffee wars. Bringing one of the best coffee's in Guatemala, from the highest mountain of Guatemala on la sierra de los cuchumatanes near chichicastenango :P.

I'll hope to make friends because I'm traveling alone and don't know no one.
If someone knows a few tips for the first DEFCON please post them.

Thanks

[big chopper]

Just introduce yourself to people and you'll have a great time.
--bc,

[sk00t]

I would suggest skipping both and saving your money by doing Offensive Security's (http://www.offensive-security.com/training.php) training instead. But if you must, yeah, SensePost.

As was said, just walk up to people and talk and you'll find most folks are very open and friendly. We're here to share information and learn.

My rule: the people with the attitudes who make you feel unwelcome (not that there are many, anymore), ALWAYS know the least. :biggrin:

You might go introduce yourself to Alfredo (http://www.defcon.org/html/defcon-15/dc-15-speakers.html#Ortega), he may be able to introduce you to some other folks from CA/SA.

[Abby_Normal]

Hello ppl,

This will be my first defcon :D, I have been planning this for 3 years now and finally with some b.lls and short on cash I'm going. I'll be staying at the villa roma the closest/cheapest motel that I found.


Did you try Circus Circus? It's very cheap (I think around $40 a night), and it's right across the street from the Riv.

[Dallas]

Abby - Maybe we should adopt him.

Did you try Circus Circus? It's very cheap (I think around $40 a night), and it's right across the street from the Riv.

[L34ndr4]

Hi, I already bought the offensive security videos and they are great :D.

I was searching for rooms at the circus circus but the average price is like 79$, so i'll stay with the villa roma for now.

Thx. for the tips ppl!! I'll hope I won't get so shy hehehehe.


I would suggest skipping both and saving your money by doing Offensive Security's (http://www.offensive-security.com/training.php) training instead. But if you must, yeah, SensePost.

As was said, just walk up to people and talk and you'll find most folks are very open and friendly. We're here to share information and learn.

My rule: the people with the attitudes who make you feel unwelcome (not that there are many, anymore), ALWAYS know the least. :biggrin:

You might go introduce yourself to Alfredo (http://www.defcon.org/html/defcon-15/dc-15-speakers.html#Ortega), he may be able to introduce you to some other folks from CA/SA.

[Abby_Normal]

Abby - Maybe we should adopt him.

Hmm, that depends...

1. How much can he lift?
2. Does he know what is and isn't the proper use for a can of Red Bull
3. Can he hammer a six-inch spike through a board with his penis?

[Brekken]

Ha, good point Abby! I'm always looking for a new friend at DC ;)

Adopt? Maybe a trial run, Dallas.

Oh, I'm looking forward to this year. I love meeting new folks...

[L34ndr4]

LOL :P,

1. 50 pounds :P or about 3 liters of beer....

2. Guesses:
a. an ashtray
b. a bong
c. a lockpick
d. or maybe one of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45VTlKy6-6Y

3. no :frown:, just a 5 inch spike.

:biggrin: hope it helps....

Hmm, that depends...

1. How much can he lift?
2. Does he know what is and isn't the proper use for a can of Red Bull
3. Can he hammer a six-inch spike through a board with his penis?

[Abby_Normal]

LOL :P,

1. 50 pounds :P or about 3 liters of beer....

Acceptable

2. Guesses:
a. an ashtray
b. a bong
c. a lockpick
d. or maybe one of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45VTlKy6-6Y

Good answers all. There is actually only one wrong answer to that question, which is "Throw it out the widow".

3. no :frown:, just a 5 inch spike.

Hmm, I am going to have to ding you points for missing the Real Genius reference.

:biggrin: hope it helps....

It does! You win a beverage of your choice! Find us at con to collect! :-D

[Dallas]

And you must drink from the Bug Sprayer.

-Dallas

Acceptable



Good answers all. There is actually only one wrong answer to that question, which is "Throw it out the widow".



Hmm, I am going to have to ding you points for missing the Real Genius reference.



It does! You win a beverage of your choice! Find us at con to collect! :-D

[Abby_Normal]

And you must drink from the Bug Sprayer.

-Dallas

But he didn't find the marble in the oatmeal!

Oh wait, that's when you drink from the fire hose...

Never mind. :-)

[L34ndr4]

hello guys,

i'm already at the riv, room 336 if someone wants to go:

casino-hopping
beer-hopping
bar-hopping
club-hopping
computer-store-hopping
attractions-hopping
show-hopping

or whatever u'll want to hop,give me a call.

see you at the conv.

[cfinger]

Hey, L34ndr4, any chance you're gonna be brewing a pot of that Guatemalan ? I'd be down for that... Let me know.

In a month I'm sharing a house with a coffee fiend from Ecuador, and he's bringing a generous amount of beans :D Woot woot.