I cannot speak on the happenings in Seattle, but I will say this: Please, feel free to come to our shop. If Chaos or myself are not present, there will be a BINCS unit there at all times to either help you or give us an order to what you would want done.
We are trying to take the burden off of other tech-workers here, as they work on the Station itself. If anyone would like to help, it is most welcome. No task is too menial.