I think Josh's library idea sounds like an excellent one. Having it on a library lawn would attract non-Wikipedians who might be interested in finding out what we're up to, and we can promote Wikipedia then (are there wireless hotspots, too, where we can show newcomers how to edit?). One concern I would have there is what to do about the meal-- I'm assuming hot dog grilling is frowned upon on library property; perhaps one of us could make a quick run to McDonald's though, and order 69-cent burgers for everyone-- I'd be cool with being the one who does that. It's looking like the best dates for this will be 16 Jun or 30 Jun; please specify what time you like if you haven't already. Bob the WikipediaN ( talk • contribs) 21:11, 12 May 2012 (UTC)
http://www.facebook.com/events/305646582851018/ Invite your friends! Bob the WikipediaN ( talk • contribs) 15:57, 18 May 2012 (UTC)
We'd like to invite further local participation in the Wikimedians Active in Local Regions of the United States (WALRUS) committee, our monthly IRC meetings, and the associated wikimediaus-l mailing list, to help advance real-life Wikimedian activities in the US, including Wiki Loves Monuments photography in September and Wikipedia Loves Libraries meetups in October/November.-- Pharos ( talk) 17:10, 22 June 2012 (UTC)
This is awesome, guys! Thanks for helping make this possible!
Here's a list of things we need to figure out-- please chip in where you can:
Proposing this schedule:
Bob the WikipediaN ( talk • contribs) 21:33, 25 June 2012 (UTC)
This event can't happen without your support. Please sign up to bring something!
*Cookies -
tlws Can bring chocolate chip. ;) How many?
Thanks! Bob the WikipediaN ( talk • contribs) 22:43, 25 June 2012 (UTC)
I've been holding out hope that my family could pull together on this one, but it looks like us Indy suburbanites won't be able to make it, I'm extremely sad to say. We've had a scheduling conflict that makes it nearly impossible to make the three hour drive down. I wish very much that I could be there & know that I'll be there in spirit! Will there be updates on the US Midwest mailing list? : ) Best wishes for a great event! HstryQT ( talk) 01:46, 26 June 2012 (UTC)
As much as I hate doing this, I can't possibly get out in this heat tomorrow. We were planning on getting the AC fixed in the van today so it would be possible, but there is a piece missing and it can't be fixed until next week. I almost had a heat stroke just driving to the store a few miles down the road, let alone driving all the way to Evansville. Heat waves like this are seriously killer! I hope that everyone has a great time and be super careful in this heat!
Much love,
tlws —Preceding
undated comment added 04:21, 30 June 2012 (UTC)
Can anyone be responsible for bringing drinks tomorrow? Thanks! Also, if you get lost or have questions, feel free to dial call me at this number. We will serve lunch just after noon and probably spend most of the day indoors due to the ozone alert, heat warning, fire weather advisory, burn ban, and triple-digit temperature. Yay, Evansville, for having super-hot summers, right? There are no computers in the room we'll be in, so bring a laptop with if you can. I can't make any guarantees of whether you will be able to connect flawlessly, but the computers in the library can be used if you have an EVPL library card. Bob the WikipediaN ( talk • contribs) 04:10, 30 June 2012 (UTC)
I think Josh's library idea sounds like an excellent one. Having it on a library lawn would attract non-Wikipedians who might be interested in finding out what we're up to, and we can promote Wikipedia then (are there wireless hotspots, too, where we can show newcomers how to edit?). One concern I would have there is what to do about the meal-- I'm assuming hot dog grilling is frowned upon on library property; perhaps one of us could make a quick run to McDonald's though, and order 69-cent burgers for everyone-- I'd be cool with being the one who does that. It's looking like the best dates for this will be 16 Jun or 30 Jun; please specify what time you like if you haven't already. Bob the WikipediaN ( talk • contribs) 21:11, 12 May 2012 (UTC)
http://www.facebook.com/events/305646582851018/ Invite your friends! Bob the WikipediaN ( talk • contribs) 15:57, 18 May 2012 (UTC)
We'd like to invite further local participation in the Wikimedians Active in Local Regions of the United States (WALRUS) committee, our monthly IRC meetings, and the associated wikimediaus-l mailing list, to help advance real-life Wikimedian activities in the US, including Wiki Loves Monuments photography in September and Wikipedia Loves Libraries meetups in October/November.-- Pharos ( talk) 17:10, 22 June 2012 (UTC)
This is awesome, guys! Thanks for helping make this possible!
Here's a list of things we need to figure out-- please chip in where you can:
Proposing this schedule:
Bob the WikipediaN ( talk • contribs) 21:33, 25 June 2012 (UTC)
This event can't happen without your support. Please sign up to bring something!
*Cookies -
tlws Can bring chocolate chip. ;) How many?
Thanks! Bob the WikipediaN ( talk • contribs) 22:43, 25 June 2012 (UTC)
I've been holding out hope that my family could pull together on this one, but it looks like us Indy suburbanites won't be able to make it, I'm extremely sad to say. We've had a scheduling conflict that makes it nearly impossible to make the three hour drive down. I wish very much that I could be there & know that I'll be there in spirit! Will there be updates on the US Midwest mailing list? : ) Best wishes for a great event! HstryQT ( talk) 01:46, 26 June 2012 (UTC)
As much as I hate doing this, I can't possibly get out in this heat tomorrow. We were planning on getting the AC fixed in the van today so it would be possible, but there is a piece missing and it can't be fixed until next week. I almost had a heat stroke just driving to the store a few miles down the road, let alone driving all the way to Evansville. Heat waves like this are seriously killer! I hope that everyone has a great time and be super careful in this heat!
Much love,
tlws —Preceding
undated comment added 04:21, 30 June 2012 (UTC)
Can anyone be responsible for bringing drinks tomorrow? Thanks! Also, if you get lost or have questions, feel free to dial call me at this number. We will serve lunch just after noon and probably spend most of the day indoors due to the ozone alert, heat warning, fire weather advisory, burn ban, and triple-digit temperature. Yay, Evansville, for having super-hot summers, right? There are no computers in the room we'll be in, so bring a laptop with if you can. I can't make any guarantees of whether you will be able to connect flawlessly, but the computers in the library can be used if you have an EVPL library card. Bob the WikipediaN ( talk • contribs) 04:10, 30 June 2012 (UTC)