Meet-Up! 2nd Melbourne Meet Up - Sept 2009 - Where?

nigeldb · 06-28-2009, 07:40 PM

Hi all,

Based on the last meet up, suggested that we make this a quarterly event, so some votes please for locations.

Once we have the votes in, we can set a place, date and time.

BTW, you can vote for more than one

Nigel db

roytravis · 06-28-2009, 08:04 PM

Hi nigeldb, I have cast my vote for the CBD on the grounds that it may be best for the widest group. I am also keen on the wine district which includes my area Mornington Peninsula.
One drawback of our last venue was that it was a little difficult to move around and meet with everyone. Otherwise it was a great effort by Christine and has started something which would be very good to continue with.

cbell · 06-28-2009, 09:52 PM

Thanks, nigeldb! I'm in. I'm happy to give an overview of ebooks and readers to the group, or not - I'm flexible.

Eastern suburbs suit me best, so the Yarra Valley wine region would be perfect... but, I'll travel to CBD again, if majority rules. I spoke with Julie and she's coming, too.

millydog · 06-30-2009, 08:01 AM

I have voted for the CBD since it's easiest for me, coming from Lara (Geelong), but the wine region does sound lovely.
If the wine area is chosen then I can drive out there, so it's not out of the question, infact, parking might be easier out there.

Jodi

vivaldirules · 06-30-2009, 09:51 AM

Ha! My trip to Melbourne that was going to happen in April, then in May, then June, and then July, has been tentatively rescheduled for September. I'll keep watching this thread.

Laine · 07-03-2009, 04:33 PM

Hoping I can make it again. I did so love staying at The Stamford Plaza.

nigeldb · 07-10-2009, 01:43 AM

Hi,

Just checked with Sally...happy to host the meeting at our house in North Balwyn.

Easy to get to - at the end of a tram route
Comfortable, easy to move around to get to meet everyone etc.

I'd be happy to e-mail address details via private message.

Nigeldb

cbell · 07-10-2009, 02:38 AM

That's a really nice offer, thank you, Nigel and Sally. I'm in, wherever we hold our next Melbourne meetup!

RobbieClarken · 07-11-2009, 03:55 AM

I voted for all three locations because I'm happy to meet wherever. The last meet-up was lots of fun so I'm looking forward to the next!

roytravis · 07-17-2009, 02:42 AM

I am in, just let me know where and when.

Redimech · 07-17-2009, 08:54 PM

Don't know if anyone has commented, but is it possible to have the meetup on a Sunday, where we finish about 4pm? I may be working on a Saturday (retail), plus I've got to take my mum to bingo on Sundays. Just asking...

Redimech · 07-17-2009, 08:56 PM

Also, have to say big THANKYOU to cbell for helping me on my DR1000s purchase yesterday!

cbell · 07-17-2009, 09:29 PM

You're welcome, Redimech, and I'm confident you'll be very happy with your new DR! Robbie and Sianon are experienced DR users, so you'll be able to compare notes with them at the meetup. Either Sat or Sun is OK by me.

I can't help myself, I'm a list-maker... so here's our current line-up:

nigeldb
sallydb
cbell
julie
roytravis
RobbieClarken
millydog
Laine (maybe)
sianon
vivaldirules (maybe)
etherspin (maybe)
libwolf (where'd he go?)
groovyjoss (travelling with her HanLin, maybe)
Redimech
patriciagrace (?)
moz (?)
RCR (?)
Onemack (?)
zelda_pinwheel (in training for the flight)

cbell · 08-08-2009, 07:09 PM

We've had a suggestion from sianon for 20th Sept. This date suits me fine... how about everyone else?

September seemed so far away when nigeldb started this thread, but it's almost here!

Edit: Uhoh, Roy will be in Europe on 20th Sept. It's a little far for the rest of us to join him there, although I'd love to!

How about Sunday 27th Sept? Or early October?

Redimech · 08-09-2009, 01:56 AM

Hi all, Sep 27 is preferable for me or even October. A 4pm finish, at the latest would be nice too. Looking forward to it!

View Poll Results: Where
Melbourne CBD - Easy for everyone to get to.	5	71.43%
Melbourne Suburbs - Is getting there a problem?	2	28.57%
Out in the wine region - Is getting there a problem?	4	57.14%
Other	0	0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 7. You may not vote on this poll

06-28-2009, 07:40 PM	#1
nigeldb email tragic Posts: 52 Karma: 1614 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Device: iLiad, Cybook, iPhone	2nd Melbourne Meet Up - Sept 2009 - Where? Hi all, Based on the last meet up, suggested that we make this a quarterly event, so some votes please for locations. Once we have the votes in, we can set a place, date and time. BTW, you can vote for more than one Nigel db Last edited by nigeldb; 06-28-2009 at 10:01 PM.

06-28-2009, 09:52 PM	#3
cbell Frenetic Posts: 590 Karma: 8181 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Device: iLiad V2	Thanks, nigeldb! I'm in. I'm happy to give an overview of ebooks and readers to the group, or not - I'm flexible. Eastern suburbs suit me best, so the Yarra Valley wine region would be perfect... but, I'll travel to CBD again, if majority rules. I spoke with Julie and she's coming, too. Last edited by cbell; 06-29-2009 at 02:21 AM.

07-10-2009, 01:43 AM	#7
nigeldb email tragic Posts: 52 Karma: 1614 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Device: iLiad, Cybook, iPhone	How about my place? Hi, Just checked with Sally...happy to host the meeting at our house in North Balwyn. Easy to get to - at the end of a tram route Comfortable, easy to move around to get to meet everyone etc. I'd be happy to e-mail address details via private message. Nigeldb

08-08-2009, 07:09 PM	#14
cbell Frenetic Posts: 590 Karma: 8181 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Device: iLiad V2	We've had a suggestion from sianon for 20th Sept. This date suits me fine... how about everyone else? September seemed so far away when nigeldb started this thread, but it's almost here! Edit: Uhoh, Roy will be in Europe on 20th Sept. It's a little far for the rest of us to join him there, although I'd love to! How about Sunday 27th Sept? Or early October? Last edited by cbell; 08-08-2009 at 11:10 PM.

06-28-2009, 08:04 PM	#2
roytravis Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 54 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: hanlin	Hi nigeldb, I have cast my vote for the CBD on the grounds that it may be best for the widest group. I am also keen on the wine district which includes my area Mornington Peninsula. One drawback of our last venue was that it was a little difficult to move around and meet with everyone. Otherwise it was a great effort by Christine and has started something which would be very good to continue with.

06-30-2009, 08:01 AM	#4
millydog Connoisseur Posts: 71 Karma: 144 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lara, Australia Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPhone X, iPad Pro	I have voted for the CBD since it's easiest for me, coming from Lara (Geelong), but the wine region does sound lovely. If the wine area is chosen then I can drive out there, so it's not out of the question, infact, parking might be easier out there. Jodi

06-30-2009, 09:51 AM	#5
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	Ha! My trip to Melbourne that was going to happen in April, then in May, then June, and then July, has been tentatively rescheduled for September. I'll keep watching this thread.

07-03-2009, 04:33 PM	#6
Laine Addict Posts: 341 Karma: 1162396 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cabramatta, Sydney, Australia Device: Aura H2O, Voyage	Hoping I can make it again. I did so love staying at The Stamford Plaza.

07-10-2009, 02:38 AM	#8
cbell Frenetic Posts: 590 Karma: 8181 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Device: iLiad V2	That's a really nice offer, thank you, Nigel and Sally. I'm in, wherever we hold our next Melbourne meetup!

07-11-2009, 03:55 AM	#9
RobbieClarken Addict Posts: 371 Karma: 1002274 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Device: Kindle	I voted for all three locations because I'm happy to meet wherever. The last meet-up was lots of fun so I'm looking forward to the next!

07-17-2009, 02:42 AM	#10
roytravis Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 54 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: hanlin	I am in, just let me know where and when.

07-17-2009, 08:54 PM	#11
Redimech Nameless Being	Don't know if anyone has commented, but is it possible to have the meetup on a Sunday, where we finish about 4pm? I may be working on a Saturday (retail), plus I've got to take my mum to bingo on Sundays. Just asking...

07-17-2009, 08:56 PM	#12
Redimech Nameless Being	Also, have to say big THANKYOU to cbell for helping me on my DR1000s purchase yesterday!

07-17-2009, 09:29 PM	#13
cbell Frenetic Posts: 590 Karma: 8181 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Device: iLiad V2	You're welcome, Redimech, and I'm confident you'll be very happy with your new DR! Robbie and Sianon are experienced DR users, so you'll be able to compare notes with them at the meetup. Either Sat or Sun is OK by me. I can't help myself, I'm a list-maker... so here's our current line-up: nigeldb sallydb cbell julie roytravis RobbieClarken millydog Laine (maybe) sianon vivaldirules (maybe) etherspin (maybe) libwolf (where'd he go?) groovyjoss (travelling with her HanLin, maybe) Redimech patriciagrace (?) moz (?) RCR (?) Onemack (?) zelda_pinwheel (in training for the flight)

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08-09-2009, 01:56 AM	#15
Redimech Nameless Being	Hi all, Sep 27 is preferable for me or even October. A 4pm finish, at the latest would be nice too. Looking forward to it!

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