Re: [Wikimania-l] Fwd: braille copy of program

2012-06-29 Thread aude
On Jun 28, 2012, at 11:59 PM, Graham Pearce graha...@jazi.net wrote: Is the program ready to be brailled yet? We're starting to cut it a bit fine with timing now, if it's to be brailled here in Perth... Regards, Graham I think we can get the program printed here in Braille and would be

Re: [Wikimania-l] Fwd: braille copy of program

2012-06-29 Thread Graham Pearce
Hi Katie, OK, sounds good. I'll be happy to use one of the copies brailled in Washington. Regards, Graham On 29/06/2012 3:56 PM, aude wrote: On Jun 28, 2012, at 11:59 PM, Graham Pearce graha...@jazi.net mailto:graha...@jazi.net wrote: Is the program ready to be brailled yet? We're

Re: [Wikimania-l] WikiExpedition

2012-06-29 Thread Lodewijk
Do I understand correctly we have to choose between the expedition and sessions on the conference? Or is is in the evening mostly? 2012/6/29 Samuel Klein meta...@gmail.com Fun! Is there a team size limit? I just signed the wmf board up as team Board Gamers... 2012/6/29 Sebastian Wallroth

Re: [Wikimania-l] WikiExpedition

2012-06-29 Thread James Hare
The WikiExpedition is Sunday only, so it's a choice between that and the Unconference (unless you somehow find a way to come back early.) James On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 11:34 AM, Lodewijk lodew...@effeietsanders.org wrote: Do I understand correctly we have to choose between the expedition and

Re: [Wikimania-l] WikiExpedition

2012-06-29 Thread Nicholas Bashour
After you receive the instructions at 11am, I believe you're free to take the pictures anytime you want between then and 6pm, so you can attend some unconference sessions and then take pictures, or the other way around. Sincerely, Nicholas Michael Bashour Sent from my iPhone Am 29.06.2012 um

Re: [Wikimania-l] WikiExpedition

2012-06-29 Thread Ravan Jaafar
I do agree with Lodewijk, I think most of us don't want to waste a single moment in this event or miss any session or activity in Wikimania. Regards, Ravan From: Lodewijk lodew...@effeietsanders.org To: Wikimania general list (open subscription)

Re: [Wikimania-l] Arriving in DC on 4th July; also paging DC birders

2012-06-29 Thread Andy Mabbett
Thanks; I'm flying onto Dulles. On 29 June 2012 18:25, Jose Rodriguez jro...@arlingtonva.us wrote: Metro trains and all buses should be running as Fourth of July celebrations will attract thousands to the city.    See Metro website:http://www.wmata.com/index.cfm  Of course there are always

Re: [Wikimania-l] WikiExpedition

2012-06-29 Thread Adam Moss
I need to make a couple notes on WikiExpedition. I have noticed 90% of signups will be using the Metro for travel. Because Wikipedia photographers have been excellent in taking photography for National Register of Historic Places listings in DC, there are only 25 things in DC to see. However,

[Wikimania-l] Arrival registration

2012-06-29 Thread Andy Mabbett
Apart from a small mention on the page about the Google opening reception http://wikimania2012.wikimedia.org/wiki/Google_Reception (which says Your conference badge will serve as your admission ticket. The badge can be picked up during business hours from the registration desk at George Washington

Re: [Wikimania-l] Wikimania Friendly Space Policy

2012-06-29 Thread HJ Mitchell
This is a really good thing to see. Hopefully it won't be necessary, but everybody knows its there just in case it is, which can only be a good thing.   Harry Mitchell http://enwp.org/User:HJ Phone: 024 7698 0977 Skype: harry_j_mitchell From: Nicholas

Re: [Wikimania-l] WikiExpedition

2012-06-29 Thread HJ Mitchell
I agree with the sentiment, but at an event the size and scale of Wikimania, it's never going to possible for everyone to do everything   Harry Mitchell http://enwp.org/User:HJ Phone: 024 7698 0977 Skype: harry_j_mitchell From: Ravan Jaafar

Re: [Wikimania-l] Arriving in DC on 4th July; also paging DC birders

2012-06-29 Thread James Hare
All the public transportation services will still be running, including the Circulator. Stick around by the National Mall for a few extra hours, though, and you'll get to see the fireworks! James On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 12:44 PM, Andy Mabbett a...@pigsonthewing.org.uk wrote: Hi, I asked this

Re: [Wikimania-l] Arriving in DC on 4th July; also paging DC birders

2012-06-29 Thread Nicholas Michael Bashour
If you're flying into Dulles, I suggest one of the following methods for connecting onto the Washington, DC, metro system: Washington Flyer, Website: www.washfly.com/coach.html Where to Catch: Tickets for the Washington Flyer Coach are available for purchase inside of Washington Dulles Airport on

Re: [Wikimania-l] Arrival registration

2012-06-29 Thread James Hare
The conference badge can be picked up in the front lobby of the Marvin Center, the same building where everything else is taking place. There will be registration all the days of the conference, including Tuesday and Wednesday. James On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 2:27 PM, Andy Mabbett

Re: [Wikimania-l] Arrival registration

2012-06-29 Thread Andy Mabbett
Thank you. My point was that that - plus days and hours of operation, directions etc - needs to go on the wiki. On 29 June 2012 22:41, James Hare messedroc...@gmail.com wrote: The conference badge can be picked up in the front lobby of the Marvin Center, the same building where everything else

Re: [Wikimania-l] Arriving in DC on 4th July; also paging DC birders

2012-06-29 Thread Andy Mabbett
I'm only going to collect all the back-tax on tea. On 29 June 2012 22:49, Richard Symonds richard.symo...@wikimedia.org.uk wrote: I believe that, traditionally, it all starts when someone called Paul sees the British coming:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ikO6LMxF4 Richard Symonds

Re: [Wikimania-l] Arriving in DC on 4th July; also paging DC birders

2012-06-29 Thread Andrew Lih
It will be kind of nuts (in a good way). Things are running, but there is usually a massive picnic/celebration in downtown DC to view the concert and fireworks (8-10pm). Right afterwards a gigantic parade of folks taking the Metro (subway) and other transport to get out of the city. Best if you

Re: [Wikimania-l] Arriving in DC on 4th July; also paging DC birders

2012-06-29 Thread Andrew Lih
That about.com link I gave has a rough overview of the timetable. And just for giggles, DC hit 104, which is 40 Celsius. Dress light! Washington, D.C. shatters all-time June record high, sizzles to 104

Re: [Wikimania-l] Arriving in DC on 4th July; also paging DC birders

2012-06-29 Thread Thomas Goldammer
I found that the Flyer Bus costs 10 dollars per ride (which is an extortion!) and it brings you just to a suburb from where it costs even more to get to DC by metro. What does the 5A bus cost from the airport to L'Enfant Plaza? Th. 2012/6/29 Nicholas Michael Bashour nicholasbash...@gmail.com:

Re: [Wikimania-l] Arriving in DC on 4th July; also paging DC birders

2012-06-29 Thread Nicholas Bashour
The 5A bus costs $6. Sincerely, Nicholas Michael Bashour Sent from my iPhone Am 29.06.2012 um 21:02 schrieb Thomas Goldammer tho...@gmail.com: I found that the Flyer Bus costs 10 dollars per ride (which is an extortion!) and it brings you just to a suburb from where it costs even more to