On Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:32:23 David Lowe wrote: > > Just a suggestion... are we thinking too hard about this? Maybe we just > drop down to having a monthly social gathering. Just put the kettle on, put > in a few bucks for biccys and stand around and chat. Go home after an hour > if thats what you want to do. Maybe someone would even bring a few beers > along (and yes I'm sure the fun police will restrict that!). >
I'd have to agree with David that a more informal style of meeting is required even if it was only to swap between a drinking establishment and the Community Centre venue on a bi-monthly basis. This really needs to be part of the discussion topic for the Feb meeting. Given the following...... ----- Inserted Message ----- -----> SNIP <----- Hi all, It's been to the West Island and to the South Island, now linux.conf.au is coming to the North Island! We're looking forward to hosting linux.conf.au next year, and invite you all to follow the signs and visit Wellington! Our website is http://www.penguinsvisiting.org.nz . I've also put a link to the video I tried to play at the announcement on our planet, at http://planet.penguinsvisiting.org.nz (or come to the Open Day and watch it there!). Cheers, and see you all next year! Andrew Ruthven Director - LCA2010 ----- End Of Inserted Message ----- If it is not possible to retain regular meat-space gatherings then I think the local linux community will be the worse for it. IMHO. Andrew
