[EdLUG] Social gathering in Edinburgh

[Andrew Ramage]

Sorry I was not there.  I was in Dumfries, having missed the bus :)

On Mon, 1 Jul 2024 at 17:57, Tai Kedzierski <dch.tai at gmail.com> wrote:

> We have the table downstairs at the back 👍
>
> // Sent from a mobile device. Typos and brevity may transpire.
>
> On Mon, 24 Jun 2024, 17:33 Tai Kedzierski, <dch.tai at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> FYI I could only book for 6pm . Probably due to footie bookings...
>>
>> Those who can make it earlier are most welcome to join at that earlier
>> time.
>>
>> We'll ensure to be around at 6.30 pm.
>>
>> ---
>> @taikedz - he/him
>> https://www.meetup.com/Edinburgh-Language-Exchange/
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, 17 Jun 2024 at 11:43, Tai Kedzierski <dch.tai at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all
>>>
>>> Thank you to all who responded to the poll ; as of today [1] the vote
>>> stands at majority 8 votes for the Monday 1st of July at the Milnes pub on
>>> Rose Street. I expect it to be quiet enough for a Monday eve, but we'll
>>> need to to contend with the fact that it's tourist season. I'll look to
>>> book a couple of tables if possible.
>>>
>>> There is possibility for more, please see below.
>>>
>>> See you there
>>>
>>> Tai
>>>
>>>
>>> +++ Socials
>>>
>>> Like I hinted before, I would like to find a way of bringing these
>>> meetups back ; however this will only work if other people also chip in.
>>>
>>> There is no hierarchy on organising a social, anybody who would like to
>>> is encouraged to do so via Doodle/Dudle/alt poll for any type of public
>>> meet desired.
>>> Pick a cafe/pub, poll some dates, meet 👍
>>>
>>> +++ Sessions redesign
>>>
>>> If we want to do more topically interactive sessions, we might
>>> reconsider the talk format - and do away with the need for screen and
>>> audio. I've trialled BarCamp and AMA among others to some success, I can
>>> talk about that when we meet.
>>>
>>> We may also want to have one or two people volunteer to do some outreach
>>> activities : prodding other communities, incl universities, to get involved.
>>>
>>> +++ Install Day
>>>
>>> Back in the day there was also a desire to do a Linux Install Day event.
>>> Alternatively, in the face of ever-growing subscriptions and AI-scrapers,
>>> do a day on more generalised "FOSS Alternatives" showcasing what people can
>>> use instead.
>>>
>>> Is there a desire for this ? If so, a team will need to be put together.
>>>
>>> +++ Your ideas
>>>
>>> Any other types of events ? Speak up !
>>>
>>> +++
>>>
>>> [1] Vote tally :
>>>
>>> [image: image.png]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ---
>>> @taikedz - he/him
>>> https://www.meetup.com/Edinburgh-Language-Exchange/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, 12 Jun 2024 at 18:35, Tai Kedzierski <dch.tai at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi all
>>>>
>>>> It's been a while since we last had a meet, even for a social . I'd
>>>> like to see if we can kick start this again as I'm sure everyone's missed
>>>> gathering around Linux topics and fun...
>>>>
>>>> May I suggest meeting on any of:
>>>>
>>>> * Saturday 22nd of June , 3pm at the Blue Blazer
>>>> * Wednesday 26th of June, 6.30pm at Milnes Bar, Rose Street
>>>> * Monday 1st of July , 6.30pm at Milnes Bar, Rose Street
>>>>
>>>> Votes: https://dud-poll.inf.tu-dresden.de/edlug-reboot/
>>>>
>>>> Please opine ideally by Sunday 16th evening :-)
>>>>
>>>> Beyond the social, I would like to also talk about what to expect of
>>>> future in-person meets, and how to bring them back in a sustainable way. If
>>>> you have an idea/opinion, now's the time.
>>>>
>>>> Hope to see people soon
>>>>
>>>> Tai
>>>>
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