Author Topic: Missouri (Really just midwest in general) meetup - Planning/Interest Check (Read 3823 times)

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)

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 07:18:05 »

Yeah, this is about the level of interest I was expecting. Ah well.

jcrouse · « **Reply #2 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.

Melvang · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 08:07:43 »

Closer to Iowa would be great.

ITzNybble · « **Reply #4 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.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #5 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.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 12:24:57 »

Quote from: 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.

You can pick me up on the way!

If my wife "let's" me go.

mashby · « **Reply #7 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.

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #8 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.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #9 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.

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #10 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.

jcrouse · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 13 June 2013, 15:28:18 »

Quote from: 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.

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.

tipo33 · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 13 June 2013, 15:30:34 »

I would go if I was still around. I will be present in spirit...

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 13 June 2013, 15:53:00 »

Quote from: tipo33 on Thu, 13 June 2013, 15:30:34

I would go if I was still around. I will be present in spirit...

Skype call, let's do this

Quote from: jcrouse on Thu, 13 June 2013, 15:28:18

Quote from: 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.
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

Leslieann · « **Reply #14 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.

dante · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:54:24 »

depends on date; I'll try to attend

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #16 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 08:49:54 »

Quote from: 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.

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.

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #17 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.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #18 on:** Tue, 18 June 2013, 08:40:17 »

Weekend, preferably in July or September. And definitely not 8/17/13.

jcrouse · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 18 June 2013, 09:02:33 »

I have no preference.

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #20 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

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 23 June 2013, 14:19:53 »

The July, August 6th, and September would be good for me.

jcrouse · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 24 June 2013, 10:16:18 »

Quote from: 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

I would try to avoind july 6 due to proximity to the fourth.

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 24 June 2013, 14:04:06 »

We have a person who can probably host on July 20th at arch reactor.

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 26 June 2013, 18:44:24 »

How does July 20th work for all of you?

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #25 on:** Wed, 26 June 2013, 18:44:45 »

I'm down.

jcrouse · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 26 June 2013, 19:48:51 »

I'm in.

mashby · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 27 June 2013, 19:51:35 »

With KeyCon 2013 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.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 27 June 2013, 20:32:17 »

But...you are going to Keycon right mashby?

mashby · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 27 June 2013, 20:35:34 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Thu, 27 June 2013, 20:32:17

But...you are going to Keycon right mashby?

That's the plan.

CommunistWitchDr · « **Reply #30 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.

jcrouse · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 28 June 2013, 22:06:57 »

I agree, bump it a month or so.

mashby · « **Reply #32 on:** Sat, 29 June 2013, 09:25:02 »

I'd suggest doing it in October. I'd be down for that.

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Author Topic: Missouri (Really just midwest in general) meetup - Planning/Interest Check (Read 3823 times)