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Title: Missouri (Really just midwest in general) meetup - Planning/Interest Check
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Tue, 11 June 2013, 01:50:32
Any interest in a meetup for Missouri/the midwest in general?
Probably somewhere near St. Louis, since it's
a. more or less where I live
b. one of the few big cities people care about in the state

If there's even enough GHers nearby to do it we can work out times and exact locations


Who's going-

Me (probably bringing one or two friends who are into keyboards too)
CPTBadAss (if enough people are going)
Feng (maybe)
Jcrouse (maybe)
dante (maybe)
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Wed, 12 June 2013, 07:18:05
Yeah, this is about the level of interest I was expecting. Ah well.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: jcrouse on Wed, 12 June 2013, 07:26:01
I would be there. I am in Columbia, an hour and a half west of St. Louis. Also, feng is in St. Louis.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: Melvang on Wed, 12 June 2013, 08:07:43
Closer to Iowa would be great.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: ITzNybble on Wed, 12 June 2013, 11:47:59
I am in Kansas City and my weekends are usually devoted to spending time with my family. But I may be able to make it work.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 12 June 2013, 11:55:24
If this meet can be in St. Louis and on a weekend, I can probably make it out. It's a 5.5 hour drive for me so it's not terribly far.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 12 June 2013, 12:24:57
If this meet can be in St. Louis and on a weekend, I can probably make it out. It's a 5.5 hour drive for me so it's not terribly far.

You can pick me up on the way!  :p

If my wife "let's" me go.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: mashby on Wed, 12 June 2013, 12:30:22
Depending on the date, I should be able to make the trip there. I'll be coming from Nashville, which is 5 hours away.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Wed, 12 June 2013, 16:33:38
Anybody have an idea for a location? Just like a general type of place. Somewhere with room for everyone and table space for boards. I have a couple places in mind that I'll post when I have time to get links, but I'm not sure how the lots of noisy boards would work there.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 13 June 2013, 11:01:15
I wouldn't know about an exact city/state/locale since I've never been in the Missouri area. But I do know that someone had suggested renting a conference hall that some bigger hotels had for the actual meetup building location when we were discussing where to host the Chicago meet.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Thu, 13 June 2013, 11:07:05
I was pm'd adout the hotel thing and think it's a pretty good option. Gonna call around or check their sites for prices.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: jcrouse on Thu, 13 June 2013, 15:28:18
I wouldn't know about an exact city/state/locale since I've never been in the Missouri area. But I do know that someone had suggested renting a conference hall that some bigger hotels had for the actual meetup building location when we were discussing where to host the Chicago meet.
That was me. It was a la Quinta and they wanted $25 for 4 hours. I am also the one who sent him the pm.    :)
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: tipo33 on Thu, 13 June 2013, 15:30:34
 :'( I would go if I was still around.  I will be present in spirit...
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 13 June 2013, 15:53:00
:'( I would go if I was still around.  I will be present in spirit...

Skype call, let's do this :D

I wouldn't know about an exact city/state/locale since I've never been in the Missouri area. But I do know that someone had suggested renting a conference hall that some bigger hotels had for the actual meetup building location when we were discussing where to host the Chicago meet.
That was me. It was a la Quinta and they wanted $25 for 4 hours. I am also the one who sent him the pm.    :)

Thanks for the info John :D
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: Leslieann on Thu, 13 June 2013, 18:03:06
You guys might want to contact the people at Arch Reactor Hackerspace in St. Louis, it could be good for both parties.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: dante on Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:54:24
depends on date; I'll try to attend
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Fri, 14 June 2013, 08:49:54
You guys might want to contact the people at Arch Reactor Hackerspace in St. Louis, it could be good for both parties.

Arch reactor is fine with it so long as a full member of theirs is willing to show up to unlock and relock the place. If one is willing then that should be a pretty good option.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Tue, 18 June 2013, 08:22:09
So, what's a good time for you guys? I want to get a few dates to give to arch reactor.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 18 June 2013, 08:40:17
Weekend, preferably in July or September. And definitely not 8/17/13.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: jcrouse on Tue, 18 June 2013, 09:02:33
I have no preference.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Sun, 23 June 2013, 13:49:38
Days that could work for me-

June 29 (though I wouldn't schedule it then due to such short notice)
July 6, 20, or 27
August 3 or 24 (and maybe 31)
And maybe some time in September
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 23 June 2013, 14:19:53
The July, August 6th, and September would be good for me.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: jcrouse on Mon, 24 June 2013, 10:16:18
Days that could work for me-

June 29 (though I wouldn't schedule it then due to such short notice)
July 6, 20, or 27
August 3 or 24 (and maybe 31)
And maybe some time in September
I would try to avoind july 6 due to proximity to the fourth.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Mon, 24 June 2013, 14:04:06
We have a person who can probably host on July 20th at arch reactor.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Wed, 26 June 2013, 18:44:24
How does July 20th work for all of you?
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 26 June 2013, 18:44:45
I'm down.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: jcrouse on Wed, 26 June 2013, 19:48:51
I'm in.
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: mashby on Thu, 27 June 2013, 19:51:35
With KeyCon 2013 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44762.0) less than a month after, I'm going to have to bail on this I'm afraid. I really wish I could swing both, but alas I have to "pick my battles" with the wife.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 27 June 2013, 20:32:17
But...you are going to Keycon right mashby?
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: mashby on Thu, 27 June 2013, 20:35:34
But...you are going to Keycon right mashby?

That's the plan.  ;D
Title: Re: Missouri (and bordering states) meetup - Interest check
Post by: CommunistWitchDr on Fri, 28 June 2013, 18:18:36
The turnout is looking kind of low due to keycon being so close.
Basically if you're still interested just post and I'll add you to the op. If it's just going to be two or three people not much sense in having it.
Title: Re: Missouri (Really just midwest in general) meetup - Planning/Interest Check
Post by: jcrouse on Fri, 28 June 2013, 22:06:57
I agree, bump it a month or so.
Title: Re: Missouri (Really just midwest in general) meetup - Planning/Interest Check
Post by: mashby on Sat, 29 June 2013, 09:25:02
I'd suggest doing it in October. I'd be down for that.