RAT Conference Nijmegen 2007

[Praefectusclassis]

Good idea!

[Jona Lendering]

Good idea!

But let's first get the meeting itself organized... The official announcement (first post) says 23-25 November; which has been replaced by 9-11 November.

People who have shown an interest are

Belgium
Jef Pinceel

Britain
Adrian W.
Paul B
Paul (Crispus)

Germany
Christian Koepfer
Svenja G. (likes to tell on a gladiatoral topic)
Susanna (like to tell something on music)

Holland
Wim van Broekhoven
Jurjen Draaisma
Jona Lendering
Jasper Oorthuys
Jeroen Pelgrom
Robert Vermaat (likes to tell something about plumbata)
Sebastiaan (likes to tell about Roman army finds from Limburg)
Robert Wimmers
Rob Wolters
H.J. Vrielink

- There will be a visit to the helmet exposition
- Jurjen is in charge of model building
- Robert and Jona have announced to organize something extra

Modern Nijmegen;
ancient Nijmegen;
Valkhof Museum.

[Praefectusclassis]

Date fixed in the first post.

[Robert]

Hi Jona, Offer stands, but I was thinking of something in the Nijmegen region as that is where I live. A lot of people have probably been to Archeon, but perhaps a special showing at RMO could be organised, getting some hands on experience with the artifacts and the ability to study them up close and get some good data.
Perhaps a good idee to get a preliminary inventory count on those who would be coming, as yet we have only some spontanious reactions, but I am sure the interest is much greater.

[Robert Vermaat]

Maybe the Bijbels Openlucht Museum with it's nice Cardo?

[Jona Lendering]

Nijmegen, the temple at Elst: there's a lot. I am sure I can arrange someone who can speak about the Roman bridge at Cuijk, even though there's nothing to be seen. Let's postpone this a bit: possibilities enough.

[jvrjenivs]

Maybe the Bijbels Openlucht Museum with it's nice Cardo?

Unfortunately, the "Museumpark Orientalis" as the Bijbels Openlucht Museum is called by then will close his doors at the 2th of November, so It's closed. But if there would be enough interest, I could check if I could get some keys to visit the roman Via, with Cardo.

[Peroni]

Nijmegen, the temple at Elst: there's a lot.

I'd love to see the dedicatory stones from Elst (and Empel)

[pvblivs cordvs]

Hi all,
just the formal notification. I'll be there as well.
Robert V. and myself were discussing the nuts and bolts of this for a while now, but I neglected to make my attendance known publicly.
Now remedied.
Cheers,
Wim van Broekhoven / Cordvs

[Robert]

Cordvs, you're still alive! Nice to see you on RAT. I'm sure between the Dutch members, we could prepare a good welcome in and around Nijmegen. With any luck, I will be able to present the Nijmegen version of re-enactment heaven (Noviolocus Roman/Batavian theme park) by that time, as well.

[Robert Vermaat]

With any luck, I will be able to present the Nijmegen version of re-enactment heaven (Noviolocus Roman/Batavian theme park) by that time, as well.

Your new website is looking very good!!

[Robert]

Thanks , I'm trying to get the translation up and running. Lots of work!! But then, we hope to attract some sponsors. Any influence on Nijmegen is much appreciated, we need to get a site before all else.

[Praefectusclassis]

Chances are that I will be defending my PhD thesis right before the RAT conference. The defense is likely to be in English as well.
Just a heads-up in case anyone is interested.

[Robert Vermaat]

Oh, we are...

[Jeroen Pelgrom]

Yes indeed we are.