Hi Anita Location: I am about to sign the contract for Salle du Parc at 3625 Parc > avenue, a room in a residence of McGill University.
^^^ Let's me confirmed the room number? 2014/1/7 Anita Kuno <ante...@anteaya.info>: > On 01/08/2014 03:10 AM, Nachi Ueno wrote: >> Hi Anita >> >> Let's me join this session also. >> >> Nachi Ueno >> NTT i3 > Wonderful Nachi. We have spoken on irc to ensure you have your questions > answered. > > It will be great to have another neutron-core at the code sprint. > > Thank you, > Anita. >> >> 2014/1/5 Anita Kuno <ante...@anteaya.info>: >>> On 01/05/2014 03:42 AM, Sukhdev Kapur wrote: >>>> Folks, >>>> >>>> I finally got over my fear of weather and booked my flight and hotel for >>>> this sprint. >>>> >>>> I am relatively new to OpenStack community with a strong desire to learn >>>> and contribute. >>> Having a strong desire to participate effectively is great. >>> >>> The difficulty for us is that we have already indicated that we need >>> experienced participants at the code sprint. [0] >>> >>> Having long periods of silence and then simply announcing you have >>> booked your flights makes things difficult since we have been in >>> conversation with others about this for some time. I'm not saying don't >>> come, I am saying that this now puts myself and Mark in a position of >>> having to explain ourselves to others regarding consistency. >>> >>> Mark and I will address this, though I will need to discuss this with >>> Mark to hear his thoughts and I am unable right now since I am at a >>> conference all week. [1] >>> >>> Going forward, having regular conversations about items of this nature >>> (irc is a great tool for this) is something I would like to see happen >>> more often. >>>> >>>> You may have seen that "Arista Testing" has come alive and is voting on the >>>> newly submitted neutron patches. I have been busy putting together the >>>> framework, and learning the Jenkins/Gerrit interface. >>> Yes. Can you respond on the "Remove voting until your testing structure >>> works" thread please? This enables people who wish to respond to you on >>> this point a place to conduct the conversation. It also preserves a >>> history of the topic so that those searching the archives have all the >>> relevant information in one place. >>> >>>> Now, I have shifted >>>> my focus on Neutron/networking tempest tests. I notice some of these tests >>>> are failing on my setup. I have started to dig into these with the intent >>>> to understand them. >>> That is a great place to begin. Thank you for taking interest and >>> pursuing test bugs. >>> >>>> >>>> In terms of this upcoming sprint, if you folks can give some pointers that >>>> will help me get better prepared and productive, that will be appreciated. >>> We need folks attending the sprint who are familiar with offering >>> patches to tempest. Seeing your name in this list would be a great >>> indicator that you are at least able to offer a patch. [3] >>> >>> If you are able to focus this week on getting up to speed on Tempest and >>> the Neutron Tempest process, then your attendance at the conference may >>> possibly be effective both for yourself and for the rest of the >>> participants. >>> >>> This wiki page is probably a good place to begin. [4] >>> >>> The etherpad tracking the Neutron Tempest team's progress is here. [5] >>> >>> Familiarizing yourself with the status of the conversation during the >>> meetings will help as well, though it isn't as important in terms of >>> being useful at the sprint as offering a tempest patch. Neutron meeting >>> logs can be found here. [6] >>> >>> Also being available in channel will go a long way to fostering the kind >>> of interactions which are constructive now and in the future. I don't >>> see you in channel much, it would be great to see you more. >>>> >>>> Looking forward to meeting and working with you. >>> And I you. Let's consider this an opportunity for greater participation >>> with Neutron and having more conversations in irc is a great way to begin. >>> >>> Though I am not available in -neutron this week others are, so please >>> announce when you are ready to work and hopefully someone will be >>> keeping an eye out for you and offer you a hand. >>>> >>>> regards.. >>>> -Sukhdev >>> >>> Thanks Sukhdev, >>> Anita. >>> >>> [0] >>> http://lists.openstack.org/pipermail/openstack-dev/2013-December/022918.html >>> [1] >>> http://eavesdrop.openstack.org/meetings/networking/2013/networking.2013-12-16-21.02.log.html >>> timestamp 21:57:46 >>> [2] >>> http://lists.openstack.org/pipermail/openstack-dev/2013-December/023228.html >>> [3] >>> https://review.openstack.org/#/q/status:open+project:openstack/tempest,n,z >>> [4] https://wiki.openstack.org/wiki/Neutron/TempestAPITests >>> [5] https://etherpad.openstack.org/p/icehouse-summit-qa-neutron >>> [6] http://eavesdrop.openstack.org/meetings/networking/2013/ >>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Fri, Dec 27, 2013 at 9:00 AM, Anita Kuno <ante...@anteaya.info> wrote: >>>> >>>>> On 12/18/2013 04:17 PM, Anita Kuno wrote: >>>>>> Okay time for a recap. >>>>>> >>>>>> What: Neutron Tempest code sprint >>>>>> Where: Montreal, QC, Canada >>>>>> When: January 15, 16, 17 2014 >>>>>> Location: I am about to sign the contract for Salle du Parc at 3625 Parc >>>>>> avenue, a room in a residence of McGill University. >>>>>> Time: 9am - 5am >>>>> Time: 9am - 5pm >>>>>> >>>>>> I am expecting to see the following people in Montreal in January: >>>>>> Mark McClain >>>>>> Salvatore Orlando >>>>>> Sean Dague >>>>>> Matt Trenish >>>>>> Jay Pipes >>>>>> Sukhdev Kapur >>>>>> Miguel Lavelle >>>>>> Oleg Bondarev >>>>>> Rossella Sblendido >>>>>> Emilien Macchi >>>>>> Sylvain Afchain >>>>>> Nicolas Planel >>>>>> Kyle Mestery >>>>>> Dane Leblanc >>>>>> Sumit Naiksatam >>>>>> Henry Gessau >>>>>> Don Kehn >>>>>> Carl Baldwin >>>>>> Justin Hammond >>>>>> Anita Kuno >>>>>> >>>>>> If you are on the above list and can't attend, please email me so I have >>>>>> an up-to-date list. If you are planning on attending and I don't have >>>>>> your name listed, please email me without delay so that I can add you >>>>>> and you get done what you need to get done to attend. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have the contract for the room and will be signing it and sending it >>>>>> in with the room deposit tomorrow. Monty has about 6 more hours to get >>>>>> back to me on this, then I just have to go ahead and do it. >>>>>> >>>>>> Caterer is booked and I will be doing menu selection over the holidays. >>>>>> I can post the intended, _the intended_ menu once I have decided. Soup, >>>>>> salad, sandwich - not glamourous but hopefully filling. If the menu on >>>>>> the day isn't the same as what I post, please forgive me. Unforeseen >>>>>> circumstances may crop up and I will do my best to get you fed. One >>>>>> person has identified they have a specific food request, if there are >>>>>> any more out there, please email me now. This covers breakfast, lunch >>>>>> and tea/coffee all day. >>>>> Menu: >>>>> Breakfast: 8am - 10am >>>>> Fruit, Yogurt, Baked Items: ie. Muffins, Scones, Juice, Coffee, Tea >>>>> >>>>> Lunch: Noon - 2pm >>>>> Sandwiches: >>>>> Roast Beef with Stone Ground Mustard, >>>>> Smoked Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sauce, >>>>> Chicken Salad with Apples and Celery, >>>>> Flavoured Tortilla with Spinach and Sun-dried Tomatoes, >>>>> Smoked Meat, >>>>> Egg Salad, >>>>> Tuna with fresh Dill, >>>>> Black Forest Ham with aged Cheddar >>>>> on a variety of breads >>>>> >>>>> Soup: >>>>> Wednesday: Potato and Leek Cream Soup >>>>> Thursday: Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Bisque >>>>> Friday: Wild Rice and Smoked Turkey Soup >>>>> >>>>> Salad: >>>>> Green Garden Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette >>>>> and >>>>> Wednesday: Greek Salad >>>>> Thursday: Tortellini Pesto Salad >>>>> Friday: Potato Aglio e Olio Salad >>>>> >>>>> Tea and Coffee all day >>>>> >>>>> This is to convey a sense of what to expect, items may change with no >>>>> notice. >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Henry Gessau will be social convener for dinners. If you have some >>>>>> restaurant suggestions, please contact Henry. Organization of dinners >>>>>> will take place once we congregate in our meeting room. >>>>>> >>>>>> T-shirts: we decided that the code quality of Neutron was a higher >>>>>> priority than t-shirts. >>>>>> >>>>>> One person required a letter of invitation for visa purposes and >>>>>> received it. I hope the visa has been granted. >>>>>> >>>>>> Individuals arrangements for hotels seem to be going well from what I >>>>>> have been hearing. A few people will be staying at Le Nouvel Hotel, >>>>>> thanks for finding that one, Rosella. >>>>>> >>>>>> Weather: well you got me on this one. This winter is colder than we have >>>>>> had in some time and more snow too. So it will be beautiful but bring or >>>>>> buy warm clothes. A few suggestions: >>>>>> * layer your clothes (t-shirt, turtleneck, sweatshirt) >>>>>> * boots with removable liners (this is my boot of choice: >>>>>> http://amzn.to/19ddJve) remove the liners at the end of each day to dry >>>>> them >>>>>> * warm coat >>>>>> * toque (wool unless you are allergic) I'm seeing them for $35, don't >>>>>> pay that much, you should be able to get something warm for $15 or less >>>>>> * warm socks (cotton socks and wool over top)- keep your feet dry >>>>>> * mitts (mitts keep my fingers warmer than gloves) >>>>>> * scarf >>>>>> If the weather is making you panic, talk to me and I will see about >>>>>> bringing some of my extra accessories with me. The style might not be >>>>>> you but you will be warm. >>>>> We are experiencing waves of warm and cold. The best I can offer is keep >>>>> your eye on the forecast: >>>>> >>>>> http://www.theweathernetwork.com/14-day-weather-trend/canada/quebec/montreal >>>>> when you pack, which is what I will be doing. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Anita. >>>>>> >>>>>> Remember, don't lick the flagpole. It doesn't matter what your friends >>>>>> tell you. >>>>>> >>>>>> That's all I can think of, if I missed something, email me. >>>>>> >>>>>> Oh, and best to consider me offline from Jan.2 until the code sprint. >>>>>> Make sure you have all the information you need prior to that time. >>>>>> >>>>>> See you in Montreal, >>>>>> Anita. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 11/19/2013 11:31 AM, Rossella Sblendido wrote: >>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> sorry if this is a bit OT now. >>>>>>> I contacted some hotels to see if we could get a special price if we >>>>> book >>>>>>> many rooms. According to my research the difference in price is not >>>>> much. >>>>>>> Also, as Anita was saying, booking for everybody is more complicated. >>>>>>> So I decided to booked a room for myself. >>>>>>> I share the name of the hotel, in case you want to stay in the same >>>>> place >>>>>>> http://www.lenouvelhotel.com/< >>>>> http://www.booking.com/hotel/ca/le-nouvel-spa.html?aid=318615&label=postbooking_confemail&pbsource=conf_email_hotel_name&et=UmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YQkLIKuQhwqabGHP/3dl6rJzqy0AqLilEWRB9q2h3N7LbLpnopp78jpk3Zrw8QEON8/7uGk2Z4XEVgx0jMidsc7G6J6/mpIjb0/tpL+TyUzh/SougdT7JVfQN96wrY/Uz9Cu068o86et5KaL1N1ikBA2yvj25PBlFEF+/iBPj8Nq >>>>>> . >>>>>>> It's close to the meeting room and the price is one of the best I have >>>>>>> found. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> cheers, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Rossella >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 7:39 PM, Anita Kuno <ante...@anteaya.info> >>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 11/16/2013 01:14 PM, Anita Kuno wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 11/16/2013 12:37 PM, Sean Dague wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 11/15/2013 10:36 AM, Russell Bryant wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 11/13/2013 11:10 AM, Anita Kuno wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Neutron Tempest code sprint >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> In the second week of January in Montreal, Quebec, Canadathere will be >>>>> a >>>>>>>> Neutron Tempest code sprint to improve the status of Neutron tests in >>>>>>>> Tempest and to add new tests. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> First off, I think anything regarding putting more effort into this is >>>>>>>> great. However, I *beg* the Neutron team not to wait until this week >>>>> to >>>>>>>> make significant progress. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To be clear, IMO, this is already painfully late. It's one of the >>>>>>>> largest items blocking deprecation of nova-network and moving forward >>>>>>>> with Neutron. This spring is just a couple weeks before icehouse-2. >>>>>>>> Come i2, mid-cycle, we're going to have make a call on whether or not >>>>>>>> nova-network deprecation seems likely. If not, we really can't wait >>>>>>>> around and I will probably propose un-freezing nova-network. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 100% agreed. Realistically this has to be a capping session, not when >>>>>>>> the real work starts. If the agent rewrite isn't done, and the parallel >>>>>>>> gate basically working before then, it won't work. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Honestly, I think we're going to need to checkpoint before Christmas to >>>>>>>> figure out if the preconditions are met, because if they aren't, then >>>>>>>> it's not clear the 3 days of code sprint are really going to generate >>>>>>>> the results we need. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'm encouraged by the level of activity in the neutron channel, so I >>>>>>>> think right now planning for success is good. But again, we need some >>>>>>>> aggressive check points, and people need to realize this is not the >>>>>>>> beginning of this work, it is the closing session. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -Sean >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Great. What kind of check points in a mutual location would we like to >>>>>>>> see? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Etherpad? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Meeting logs? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Other suggestions? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks Sean, >>>>>>>> Anita. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Actually I am going to answer my own question with a proposal. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I would like to see a special sub-committee of the TC convened >>>>> comprised >>>>>>>> of (5?) 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