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Which day are you available (vote for all appropriate)?

24th November
3 (30%)
1st December
2 (20%)
8th December
3 (30%)
15th December
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Re: Canberra
« Reply #450 on: April 27, 2018, 03:51:49 AM »
It seems about time for another meetup. I'm not sure whether it will be too cold for outside, or we should go inside (back to a library - or somewhere different?). Anyway, I've changed the poll.

If it's like today, outside would be perfect! But who knows what May will be like (I haven't turned on my heater yet and it's past ANZAC day o.O).

I can't do 6 May. I have to go to a small child's birthday party plus it's the pumpkin festival in Collector. The other days are free for me atm.

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« Reply #451 on: April 28, 2018, 02:46:36 AM »
It seems about time for another meetup. I'm not sure whether it will be too cold for outside, or we should go inside (back to a library - or somewhere different?). Anyway, I've changed the poll.

If it's like today, outside would be perfect! But who knows what May will be like (I haven't turned on my heater yet and it's past ANZAC day o.O).

I can't do 6 May. I have to go to a small child's birthday party plus it's the pumpkin festival in Collector. The other days are free for me atm.

Sorry, I can't do 12 May any more. 19 & 26 May are still ok atm.

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« Reply #452 on: May 05, 2018, 09:07:47 PM »
Looks like everyone is available on either 19th or 26th. I will check with the local library to see if they have any preference.

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« Reply #453 on: May 15, 2018, 04:52:54 AM »
Do we have a date yet? I'm getting some pressure with other events etc, but have kept both 19 & 25 free: it would be good to know which one and if its happening soon.

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« Reply #454 on: May 16, 2018, 03:16:15 PM »
I went to the library yesterday. The room there is supposedly only for the college now - not for worthy others, but they are checking up on it, and on rooms available in other libraries. They are supposed to be getting back to me. Given the date, let's make it next week (25th May), and we could go to a cafe (any suggestions?) if no library is available.

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« Reply #455 on: May 17, 2018, 05:51:53 AM »
Sounds good. Can't help with any suggestions for cafes I'm afraid.

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« Reply #456 on: May 17, 2018, 07:15:11 PM »
I went to the library yesterday. The room there is supposedly only for the college now - not for worthy others, but they are checking up on it, and on rooms available in other libraries.

Hmm if public library space is only available for the college I would be very cranky and have something to say about that...even the college website says the library is a "joint use facility". Surely there isn't a high demand from the school on a weekend?

http://www.erindalec.act.edu.au/community_links/library

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« Reply #457 on: May 17, 2018, 08:01:15 PM »
I seem to be the first one to query the current situation. The librarian is working towards fixing it so the room is available on weekends, but they haven’t sorted it out with the college yet. She rang me back today. Other factors that make this difficult at the moment include that she is expecting to go on maternity leave any day, and I need to visit my parents for the coming week - but I’ll be back for Saturday.

And I’ve just discovered that we have a public holiday on Monday 28th!

Anyway, we could meet at the Arboretum main building. There’s a cafe there (don’t confuse it for the restaurant), and we could meet in the large area in front of the cafe. If it’s a really nice day, we could go to the Himalayan Forest where we have met before, otherwise go to the cafe itself. Does that sound ok?

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« Reply #458 on: May 24, 2018, 03:52:26 AM »
Sorry folks, I have to cancel for Saturday. Dear old mum has some health issues that just cropped up that I need to help sort out starting tomorrow.

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« Reply #459 on: May 24, 2018, 04:11:03 AM »
Sorry folks, I have to cancel for Saturday. Dear old mum has some health issues that just cropped up that I need to help sort out starting tomorrow.

Oh no! Hope everything goes as well as possible.


I’m a maybe. I’m not sure how l’ll feel after tomorrow’s Scans of Doom.
« Last Edit: May 24, 2018, 04:27:50 AM by Astatine »

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« Reply #460 on: May 24, 2018, 05:31:58 AM »
Thanks At. Nothing dire just yet but I will need to be going up and back from Sydney a bit.

Beaming well wishes for the scans of doom.

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« Reply #461 on: May 24, 2018, 05:59:46 AM »
Thank you xx

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Re: Canberra
« Reply #462 on: May 25, 2018, 11:55:00 AM »
The numbers are now looking very thin, and after discussing it with the people who expressed interest, we have decided to postpone this meetup.

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« Reply #463 on: May 29, 2018, 11:32:35 PM »
I'm keen to join for the next meet up. I have another guy (from reddit) interested in joining as well.

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« Reply #464 on: June 05, 2018, 05:23:13 AM »
It appears to me that the coming weekend will be busy, but that I will be available the following weekend. Would anyone like to have a meetup then?

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Re: Canberra
« Reply #465 on: June 05, 2018, 07:17:51 PM »
I'll be overseas 10-26 June.

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« Reply #466 on: June 05, 2018, 07:34:38 PM »
I'll be overseas 10-26 June.
Have a good time. Things are changing here, and it think that after 26th would actually suit me better too. Could we say 30th June? How does that suit everyone?

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« Reply #467 on: June 06, 2018, 06:20:25 AM »
June 30 would work for me at this point.

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« Reply #468 on: June 06, 2018, 05:36:56 PM »
June 30, new (tax) year's eve, should be OK for me too.

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« Reply #469 on: June 10, 2018, 07:30:30 PM »
Me too

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« Reply #470 on: June 10, 2018, 10:34:49 PM »
Ok let’s do it on 30 June. If anyone has a suggestion for where, I’d be interested, otherwise I’ll work something out once I’m back.

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« Reply #471 on: June 11, 2018, 01:48:01 AM »
Ok let’s do it on 30 June. If anyone has a suggestion for where, I’d be interested, otherwise I’ll work something out once I’m back.

I'll look into the Belco libraries if I remember (sorry, brain is mostly full of reno planning).

An alternative could be going to one of the many clubs across the city? I'm not sure what their policies are for BYO food though - I'll do some googling. Between DH and I, we're a member of 4 or 5 clubs across the city, and I'm ok with joining another one/renewing lapsed membership*.

*Hanging out in clubs is useful when it's too hot to be at home in summer, or if I need good filtered air-con when my lungs aren't coping with bushfire smoke etc.

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« Reply #472 on: June 11, 2018, 02:31:53 AM »
Remember that Dickson library is shut until further notice because of rain and asbestos.

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« Reply #473 on: June 11, 2018, 02:50:27 AM »
Remember that Dickson library is shut until further notice because of rain and asbestos.

Huh. I knew it was closed because of rain. Hadn't realised about the asbestos. (I assume asbestos sheeting, not Mr Fluffy?)

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« Reply #474 on: June 11, 2018, 03:04:26 AM »
The rain caused damage, which was inspected, and they found suspected asbestos (pretty sure it was sheet) that had been damaged, so it’s closed until further notice.

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Re: Canberra
« Reply #475 on: June 11, 2018, 10:58:43 PM »
30 June works for us also (so +2 to the total). Let me know where you all decide, I'm easy!

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« Reply #476 on: June 11, 2018, 11:11:53 PM »
Great! It will be good to meet you.

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Re: Canberra
« Reply #477 on: June 12, 2018, 01:44:49 AM »
I didn't follow up any meeting spots today because I was sick. What time do we want to meet on 30 June? (given happy has a bit of a drive)

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« Reply #478 on: June 12, 2018, 03:36:44 PM »
I am potentially in. I'm not around here much at the moment - swamped with work, etc - but I've got a lot of art stuff to bring and wouldn't mind talking to Deb about Alaska, and generally talking shit.

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« Reply #479 on: June 12, 2018, 03:44:17 PM »
I’d love to talk about Alaska.

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« Reply #480 on: June 12, 2018, 03:51:37 PM »
I didn't follow up any meeting spots today because I was sick. What time do we want to meet on 30 June? (given happy has a bit of a drive)
We are a small, unincorporated group with a learning outcome, so library room hire is free.

I do like the idea of a club (although I’m not a member of any). In the early days we did go to cafes for lunch, so we don’t have to go somewhere that’s free - it’s just a combination of my frugal tendencies and the fact that, at various times different people have had different food requirements.

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« Reply #481 on: June 14, 2018, 02:36:45 AM »
Another lurker is interested - can travel anywhere in the Cbr region. Likely to have a +1 and a bub.

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« Reply #482 on: June 21, 2018, 04:13:37 AM »
Unless anyone has any objections tomorrow I’ll book a north side library room from 1-4pm on Sat 30 June. (And then DM the location)

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« Reply #483 on: June 21, 2018, 04:50:27 AM »
Sounds wonderful!

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« Reply #484 on: June 28, 2018, 02:25:37 AM »
Longtime lurker here, would be interested in future meetups within biking distance of Inner North. I am out of town June 30- July 5.
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« Reply #485 on: June 29, 2018, 08:41:55 PM »
I've got to pass on this one, busier than anticipated packing for a small holiday. Next time, for sure!

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« Reply #486 on: July 01, 2018, 11:33:45 PM »
The survey for May meetups is still up - is there someone here with the power to delete it?

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« Reply #487 on: July 02, 2018, 03:31:09 AM »
The survey for May meetups is still up - is there someone here with the power to delete it?
Fixed. I don't really want to remove the poll in case I can't change it in the future, but hopefully this will not get people thinking we are next having a meeting in 10 months.

We will have one in November/December if I organise the next one, or before that if someone else does.
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« Reply #488 on: July 02, 2018, 04:09:42 PM »
Great, my votes in.

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« Reply #489 on: July 03, 2018, 05:13:03 AM »
Great, my votes in.

Me too.

(I probably won't be up to organising another meet up anytime soon, soz)

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« Reply #490 on: October 31, 2018, 02:50:29 AM »
Hey guys,

So not formally a meetup but I'll be having an art show at my apartment December 8th. You're all invited but if you are interested in details without commitment PM me your email address and I'll send you an invitation. It'd be great to get the chance to say hello and goodbye again, as by Christmas time we'll be gone from Canberra for at least 2 years (though maybe not any more than that).


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« Reply #491 on: November 12, 2018, 11:20:22 AM »
I came back yesterday. When do we want a meetup? I’d love to see you all soon. Is this weekend possible?

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« Reply #492 on: November 12, 2018, 12:41:52 PM »
I could probably spare a few hours this weekend.

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« Reply #493 on: November 12, 2018, 01:24:56 PM »
No from me unfortunately. I'll be in Sydney attending to my mothers affairs.

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« Reply #494 on: November 12, 2018, 07:48:04 PM »
It seems we need a poll. If everyone agrees to 8th, we could include the picture viewing at Piazza Matt.

I have decided an urgent visit to parents is called for.

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« Reply #495 on: November 12, 2018, 08:03:53 PM »
I've voted for the 8th and picture viewing chez Matt....but really I may be a doubtful started because of family stuff, so don't decide on the basis of my vote.

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« Reply #496 on: November 12, 2018, 10:19:24 PM »
Please come everyone :)

THe official exhibition start is 6, but if there's a group there's no reason you couldn't come over earlier and hang out

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« Reply #497 on: November 25, 2018, 01:59:23 AM »
We’ll come to your place Matt. On the 8th. Pick a time.

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« Reply #498 on: November 25, 2018, 02:59:18 AM »
Noon??

Any time is good for me, so something not super early would give the gf some time to wake up and head out to leave us to talk about things together.

How should I get my address out? I can PM people if that's easiest

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« Reply #499 on: November 25, 2018, 03:50:52 AM »
Looks like I'm going to be a starter.

 

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