Wikipedia talk:Meetup/Perth/6

Its about time we had another meetup since our last one was 29 November 2008. Gnan garra 03:07, 3 September 2009 (UTC) Any suggestions given the last meetup was over 12 months ago.... Dan arndt (talk) 02:18, 15 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Agreed. I'm up for a meetup, although I'm busy this week and the upcoming weekend. Where should we meet up? Orderinchaos 12:30, 15 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

When

Suggest Saturday 3rd October, in the arvo(late lunch 13:00). Gnan garra 03:07, 3 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sounds okay but will have to turn up later (dependent on location) due to comitments with the kids. Dan arndt (talk) 01:19, 6 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Since I proposed this I have become aware of two events in the city centre which would also be of interest the first Government house open day on the 18th October 11am-430pm, the second is Heritage Day 15th November in which a number of building inc the town hall, the maj, and old treasury are open to tours. Maybe we could consider a meetup to parallel one of these. Gnan garra 08:54, 9 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I would prefer the October one, because I'm not in Oz in November. Somno (talk) 05:26, 12 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I guess October 3 didn't happen? Hesperian 00:11, 9 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Well it came and went & I didn't hear anything.... Dan arndt (talk) 02:19, 9 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Where

I thing we should adventure to the outer metro region, we've met in City(Library x2, Kings Park), Freo(arts centre) and Maylands(Tranby House).

personally I'd like to be at/near a venue that would enable a photo opportunity improve articles, something like John Forrest NP Tavern/Tea rooms, Tea rooms Yanchep NP, Cafe Jandakot Airport. Gnan garra 03:07, 3 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sounds good. In the same vein, how about Araluen Botanic Park? What are the noise levels like at Jandakot Airport? Graham87 13:01, 3 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Well, according to this, it should be Craigie High School, Challenge Stadium, or perhaps outside Neale Fong's house. Other options include Casuarina Prison or somewhere with a lot of banksias... My preference would be Yanchep because I'd like a chocolate koala and it's less travel for me than the other suggestions. Haha. However, there's quite a lot of stuff at John Forrest to photograph and write about, and with the recent discussions about the history of WA articles, I like that the article was started in 2002 by a Belgian. (I have been a great help to this discussion, I'm sure. ;) Somno (talk) 02:06, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I love the Neale Fong's house idea. :) Orderinchaos 02:49, 5 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Transport

Given if we head further from the city access will become an issue but I'd be happy to pick some people up on the way there, so do not let lack of public transport access stop you suggesting a venue. Gnan garra 03:07, 3 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I probably will need to call on that - alternately maybe we should have a mini meetup at somewhere fairly central then all go out together to the meetup for an intended time, and those who wish to go directly there can also do so. Would that work? Orderinchaos 03:32, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Fine by me. Dan arndt (talk) 01:21, 6 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

2011

Apparently /6 never happened in 2009. Following was moved from WT:WA. Please continue here. –Moondyne 13:22, 22 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I wonder who's still around, well I think been too long since we've met as an ~~organised~~ disorganised group as 15 Jan 2011 is the tenth birthday of WP we should met somewhere for an ale or two or three.........hic! speakup and suggest a place, to save you running for the calender its a saturday, well at least it is my calender :) Gnan garra 03:00, 12 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Count me in! I don't care where, but am strongly in favour of your idea of meeting at a licensed venue and imbibing an ale or two or three. :-) Hesperian 03:09, 12 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Add me to the list - am more than happy to find an excuse to imbibe a lager or two or three.... Dan arndt (talk) 03:50, 12 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Works for me –Moondyne 07:55, 12 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done count me in Satu Suro 08:54, 12 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Now hear this

http://ten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page http://ten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organize http://ten.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?action=edit&preload=Template%3AWikipedia+10+event%2Finit&editintro=Template%3AWikipedia+10+event%2Fintro&summary=&minor=&title=Perth%2C+Western+Australia&create=Create+your+event

I would like to see if anyone else would like to be a fellow organiser ?? otherwise I am only too pleased to be the default Satu Suro 13:27, 22 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Venue

I was at the Raffles yesterday arvo and it was crowded and loud and I think unsuitable for our purposes. We need a new venue. –Moondyne 03:57, 3 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

And one of the possibles (who is not coming) said the drinks are not cheap as well Satu Suro 03:58, 3 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Random suggestion - what's Alfred's Kitchen like in that sense? Orderinchaos 06:08, 3 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

nah - not exactly a relaxing quiet location - needs to be more near cbd to be equitable to variant domiciles - perhaps? or otherwise freo? just go out of range :) Satu Suro 06:17, 3 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Have you guys given Little Creatures in Freo any consideration? Its resonably relaxing and spacious, and can be accessed by train. Calistemon (talk) 06:23, 3 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Several of us used that for an informal meetup one time when Casliber was in town. Worked well. Hesperian 06:27, 3 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

He'll be around the same week but not the same day unfortunately if i got the rumour right - I support a Freo meetup - cheers Satu Suro 06:35, 3 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Little Creatures is fine with me. –Moondyne 11:13, 3 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Do they sell anything other than beer? I don't actually drink beer - or anything alcoholic when I'm driving (which I will be). Do they do soft drinks? Mitch Ames (talk) 13:14, 4 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

All such institutions always have water and orange and lemonade for a variety of reasols like that Satu Suro 13:19, 4 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, I don't drink at all and the pub venues we've had in the past have been fine in that way. Orderinchaos 02:45, 5 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

see what happens when one gets side tracked I missed this, IMHO Little creatures on the water in Freo on a saturday arvo(temp in the mid 30's) will be impossible for more than 4-5 people to meet at. Gnan garra 14:48, 8 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Forecast's currently high 20s for Saturday. Orderinchaos 12:30, 9 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

SatuSuro valiantly sacrificed last sunday(and himself) to inspect the venue, after sampling all the beers, a selection of softdrinks and pizzas he says that if we can obtain an outside table it should be fine. Gnan garra 03:41, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Just gotta make sure whoever gets the first snaffles a 'large' table.Dan arndt (talk) 06:25, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

SatuSuro's dedication and commitment to this project are a shining light to all of us! Hope he didn't feel to unwell the next day! Well, if we can't get a table we can always drink cheap gin out of a brown paper bag in the park next door. Calistemon (talk) 09:13, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

All the above about me is pure lies - the only result of the visit is http://www.flickr.com/photos/satusuro/5338010717/ - as for the rest - further developments soon - cheers Satu Suro 01:28, 11 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I think Creatures is a great idea; there's good wireless reception most parts of it too, if that's a consideration at all. Will someone have some sort of sign or somesuch? :-) — Sam Wilson ( Talk • Contribs ) … 13:51, 11 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Ask at the door LC has really good staff greeting and seating people they'll know where to find us. Gnan garra 04:04, 12 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Aftermath

It was great, to finally put faces to the familiar WA editors and meet in person. Thanks for the free T-shirt! Calistemon (talk) 12:00, 15 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

It was great to catchup with everybody, there we were taking about articles that needed photographs and Little Creatures (brewery) needed some, I got one of the pizza oven but nothing of the venue looks like we'll have to go back there again ;) Gnangarra 13:09, 15 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
- Maybe we could get a "backstage pass" to tour the microbrewery bit of it? :) Orderinchaos 13:19, 15 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
  - I'll drink to that!. Good to catch up. I note someone had his shirt on back to front. Taxi!! –Moondyne 13:46, 15 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
    The shrt was fine. I was just standing in it backwards. ;-) Hesperian 23:36, 15 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
    - Hope everyone arrived home safely - have a good weekend one and all - looking forward to whatever we do next Satu Suro 13:51, 15 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

It was nice to meet all of you. And thanks for the T-shirt. - Kollision (talk) 04:50, 16 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, absolutely: a great afternoon; good to meet you all. I'm excited about the possibilities of collaboration between us and the Fremantle Society ~~(hmm... redlink eh? I'm really not doing my bit yet am I? I'll get on to that)~~. As for the t-shirt: I went to a fancy dress party last night, and tried to go as a 'wikipedian' — but unfortunately that got voted too nerdy, so I donned a frock... — Sam Wilson ( Talk • Contribs ) … 05:41, 16 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Nerdy? I would say our gathering was not in the slightest of nerds - shame on your friends/associates/acquaintances !!! Satu Suro 08:24, 16 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You're right, and I think I would've been acceptable if only there'd been some tassles, or perhaps shoulder pads, on the t-shirt. Some bling. ;-) — Sam Wilson ( Talk • Contribs ) … 14:15, 16 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

WikiRapper? :P Orderinchaos 13:24, 1 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Darn it, sorry I missed it! Wish I were on here more often! Somno (talk) 10:05, 1 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]