Coming from Colorado Springs, Denver is easier for me than anywhere in northern Colorado. But I guess anywhere other than Co Spr or Pueblo is a significant drive for me anyway.
Wilhelm Meis
This is the exact same problem I've had at all of the previous meet ups we've had in Colorado. That's why I was so excited about this one - I might actually be able to drive there without paying an arm and a leg for gas (as a college student - I literally cannot afford to drive out to Boulder).
Is there any chance we can keep it in Denver? I haven't signed up because I've been working to clear conflicts, and that appears to have happened.
Thanks much!
Matthew Bowker http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Matthewrbowker
On Sep 25, 2013, at 8:44 AM, Wilhelm Meis wilhelm.meis@gmail.com wrote:
Coming from Colorado Springs, Denver is easier for me than anywhere in northern Colorado. But I guess anywhere other than Co Spr or Pueblo is a significant drive for me anyway.
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Hmm... Alright, this is what I propose:
It looks like we have some people for whom Boulder is much easier and some people for whom Denver is much easier. It also looks like we might all be a little strapped for cash, so we're looking for ways to minimize investment in transportation.
If we went to Denver, it looks like we would all have a chance to make it there if Gaurav Vaidya, Isarra Yos and I hopped into Todd Allen's car. I could even contribute a little towards gas. I'm hoping Isarra could meet us in Boulder, or we could somehow detour towards a good pickup location. We could then meet Matthew Bowker and Wilhelm Meis in Denver.
If we did Boulder, then it looks like it would be just Gaurav, Isarra, Todd, and myself (and possibly gribeco https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Gribeco. Sorry, I forgot your real name :-( ). We could visit the sites listed on the page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Takes_America/2013/Denve, but having more people would be nicer, of course.
So here's what I propose: Anyone who is absolutely gung-ho about about taking America on behalf of Wikipedia this weekend should definitely sign up in the likely attendees https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Takes_America/2013/Denver#Likely_attendees section. In this editor's humble opinion, I think that whoever has the balls, or lady balls, to sign up as an attendee of high-likelihood on the site should have the greater say-so in how we organize this year's event.
However, there is another option... we could be so bold as to take back America at two locations, in both Denver and Boulder... but I understand that could take away from the spirit of Colorado Wikimedians all working as one group...
So, let's do this: Since this year's Boulderites and Denverites are so landed, whoever is on the sign up sheet by, let's say mid-to-late-day tomorrow, should have the most say in how we might go about organizing this, giving great deference to their geological location. And I swear to everyone, if I had more money and a car, I would drive all of you anywhere. What are your thoughts on such a plan?
By the way, as a completely irrelevant aside, I just saw the Let It Be movie from the 70s and it was incredible. Highly recommended :-)
That works for me. Anyone who wants to ride with me, please send me where you would like to meet, so I can plan the best route and figure out what time we should arrange to meet up. You can ping me separately if you like so we don't spam the list or have addresses recorded. I'll have 3 seats, 4 if someone doesn't mind the middle in the back, so first-come first-served.
I think given the greater interest in Denver and the fact we'll have better participation there, it would probably be wise to move it back there. Any objections to that?
On Wed, Sep 25, 2013 at 4:02 PM, Spencer Williams enderandpeter@yahoo.comwrote:
Hmm... Alright, this is what I propose:
It looks like we have some people for whom Boulder is much easier and some people for whom Denver is much easier. It also looks like we might all be a little strapped for cash, so we're looking for ways to minimize investment in transportation.
If we went to Denver, it looks like we would all have a chance to make it there if Gaurav Vaidya, Isarra Yos and I hopped into Todd Allen's car. I could even contribute a little towards gas. I'm hoping Isarra could meet us in Boulder, or we could somehow detour towards a good pickup location. We could then meet Matthew Bowker and Wilhelm Meis in Denver.
If we did Boulder, then it looks like it would be just Gaurav, Isarra, Todd, and myself (and possibly gribecohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Gribeco. Sorry, I forgot your real name :-( ). We could visit the sites listed on the pagehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Takes_America/2013/Denve, but having more people would be nicer, of course.
So here's what I propose: Anyone who is absolutely gung-ho about about taking America on behalf of Wikipedia this weekend should definitely sign up in the likely attendeeshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Takes_America/2013/Denver#Likely_attendeessection. In this editor's humble opinion, I think that whoever has the balls, or lady balls, to sign up as an attendee of high-likelihood on the site should have the greater say-so in how we organize this year's event.
However, there is another option... we could be so bold as to take back America at two locations, in both Denver and Boulder... but I understand that could take away from the spirit of Colorado Wikimedians all working as one group...
So, let's do this: Since this year's Boulderites and Denverites are so landed, whoever is on the sign up sheet by, let's say mid-to-late-day tomorrow, should have the most say in how we might go about organizing this, giving great deference to their geological location. And I swear to everyone, if I had more money and a car, I would drive all of you anywhere. What are your thoughts on such a plan?
By the way, as a completely irrelevant aside, I just saw the Let It Be movie from the 70s and it was incredible. Highly recommended :-)
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On 9/25/2013 11:02 AM, Matthew Bowker wrote:
This is the exact same problem I've had at all of the previous meet ups we've had in Colorado. That's why I was so excited about this one - I might actually be able to drive there without paying an arm and a leg for gas (as a college student - I literally cannot afford to drive out to Boulder).
Is there any chance we can keep it in Denver? I haven't signed up because I've been working to clear conflicts, and that appears to have happened.
Thanks much!
Matthew Bowker http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Matthewrbowker
On Sep 25, 2013, at 8:44 AM, Wilhelm Meis wilhelm.meis@gmail.com wrote:
Coming from Colorado Springs, Denver is easier for me than anywhere in northern Colorado. But I guess anywhere other than Co Spr or Pueblo is a significant drive for me anyway.
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Hi everybody!
On 25 Sep, 2013, at 4:22 PM, Todd Allen toddmallen@gmail.com wrote:
That works for me. Anyone who wants to ride with me, please send me where you would like to meet, so I can plan the best route and figure out what time we should arrange to meet up. You can ping me separately if you like so we don't spam the list or have addresses recorded. I'll have 3 seats, 4 if someone doesn't mind the middle in the back, so first-come first-served.
I'd _like_ a ride, but I'm also PERFECTLY happy catching the bus to Boulder -- it's free for me as a college student! So put me at the very end of the list, and let me know if you have a seat free on Friday! I live really close to Spencer, so you won't need to reroute much on my behalf.
I think given the greater interest in Denver and the fact we'll have better participation there, it would probably be wise to move it back there. Any objections to that?
I'm loving this! As Spencer pointed out, the only people who might not be able to make Denver are Gribeco and Isarra. I'll e-mail them separately and double-check with them. If both are fine, then I'll get rid of all the Boulder stuff and put out a Geonotice. Hopefully tonight!
On Wed, Sep 25, 2013 at 4:02 PM, Spencer Williams enderandpeter@yahoo.com wrote: So here's what I propose: Anyone who is absolutely gung-ho about about taking America on behalf of Wikipedia this weekend should definitely sign up in the likely attendees section. In this editor's humble opinion, I think that whoever has the balls, or lady balls, to sign up as an attendee of high-likelihood on the site should have the greater say-so in how we organize this year's event.
Could I please ask we keep this mailing list testicle-free? We've had under-18s at Wikipedia meet ups before, and I'd rather keep things "12+" as much as possible.
However, there is another option... we could be so bold as to take back America at two locations, in both Denver and Boulder... but I understand that could take away from the spirit of Colorado Wikimedians all working as one group…
I LOVE this idea, especially since my friend Andy is going to miss this one since he's out of town! I'm out of town on Sunday and next weekend, but I'm not going to mind TOO much if you organise something while I'm away. If anybody would like to organise something in October, set up a page and let us know!
So, let's do this: Since this year's Boulderites and Denverites are so landed, whoever is on the sign up sheet by, let's say mid-to-late-day tomorrow, should have the most say in how we might go about organizing this, giving great deference to their geological location. And I swear to everyone, if I had more money and a car, I would drive all of you anywhere. What are your thoughts on such a plan?
If I hear back from Gribeco and Isarra tonight, I'll put in for a geonotice. Is everybody okay with the meeting location (Market Street Station, Denver) and time (4pm)? Does Denver get creepy or weird or crowded or absent after 4pm or anything?
By the way, as a completely irrelevant aside, I just saw the Let It Be movie from the 70s and it was incredible. Highly recommended :-)
Is that the Beatles' Let It Be? I've heard it was really depressing -- is it? If you like Beatles movies, you'll LOVE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Across_the_Universe_(film)
cheers, Gaurav
"Does Denver get creepy or weird or crowded or absent after 4pm or anything?"
Nah. I work down here, and it's generally alright in the downtown area we'll be in. Being a Saturday, you'll actually start to see traffic increase as evening comes along, if anything.
(And yes, Across the Universe is awesome.)
Also, if someone's having trouble with transportation to Denver (you had mentioned a couple), I think we ought to prioritize getting them a ride over those who have nearby bus service, etc. Anyone disagree?
I'm good with Denver!
Kimon/Gribeco
Hullo all,
On 25 Sep, 2013, at 6:12 PM, Kimon Berlin kimon@deepskymarines.org wrote:
I'm good with Denver!
YAY! I checked with Isarra as well, so it sounds like Denver it is!
I've updated the event details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Takes_America/2013/Denver And put up a request for a geonotice: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Geonotice#Requests (feel free to improve it!)
See you all Saturday at 4pm!
cheers, Gaurav
Hello, all!
Unfortunately, I just had a friend reschedule an event during that time, so I'll actually have to bow out. Thank you for being willing to acomidate me, I'm sorry
Matthew Bowker http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Matthewrbowker
On Sep 25, 2013, at 7:21 PM, Gaurav Vaidya gaurav@ggvaidya.com wrote:
Hullo all,
On 25 Sep, 2013, at 6:12 PM, Kimon Berlin kimon@deepskymarines.org wrote:
I'm good with Denver!
YAY! I checked with Isarra as well, so it sounds like Denver it is!
I've updated the event details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Takes_America/2013/Denver And put up a request for a geonotice: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Geonotice#Requests (feel free to improve it!)
See you all Saturday at 4pm!
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Hi Matthew,
On 25 Sep, 2013, at 9:42 PM, Matthew Bowker matthewrbowker.wiki@me.com wrote:
Unfortunately, I just had a friend reschedule an event during that time, so I'll actually have to bow out. Thank you for being willing to acomidate me, I'm sorry
No worries -- I hope we'll see you at the next one!
cheers, Gaurav
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