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# '''[[User talk:Sarah|Sarah]]''' 06:44, 4 April 2007 (UTC)
# '''[[User talk:Sarah|Sarah]]''' 06:44, 4 April 2007 (UTC)
# Will be there provided the alarm works, and the body responds at such an early hour. - [[User:Cuddy Wifter|Cuddy Wifter]] 01:17, 20 April 2007 (UTC)
# Will be there provided the alarm works, and the body responds at such an early hour. - [[User:Cuddy Wifter|Cuddy Wifter]] 01:17, 20 April 2007 (UTC)
# [[User:JohnnoShadbolt|JohnnoShadbolt]] 07:11, 21 April 2007 (UTC) - Most probably, also hoping the body will function at that hour.


=== Maybe: ''I'll try, but ... ===
=== Maybe: ''I'll try, but ... ===

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Wikipedians in Melbourne have held four previous meetups. The fifth is now being planned as a breakfast meeting with Jimbo Wales in the city (at a venue to be arranged) on Friday, 27 April 2007.

Jimbo has proposed breakfast as the one real window of opportunity during his tightly scheduled stay in Melbourne.

Arrangements

Current arrangements are that it's a 7.30 am start until Jimbo has to leave for his conference. Jimbo says that it's "on Wikia".

And as for venue ... unless someone comes up with a better idea between now and then, we're currently looking at The Blue Train in Southbank.

Previous meetups

Possible participation (list for reference)

I've contacted half of the people on the list but have to stop now. Will get to the others this evening. Metamagician3000 06:29, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Found a bit of time and have now contacted everyone on this list. Metamagician3000 07:34, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]


Also...

If anyone knows people not on the above list, would you please draw it to their attention.

Likely attendance

Please sign here and give some indication of how likely you are to be able to turn up.

Definite: I am there!

  1. Yup, I'm committing myself to it. Metamagician3000 05:41, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  2. First meeting I can attend, no excuses. Grumpyyoungman01 07:30, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  3. If it finishes by 9 (ie starts by 8, I guess), I'll be there. Even if it doesn't, I'll probably still be there. :D --pfctdayelise (talk) 07:34, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
    I've asked Jimbo what block of time suits him, but it's from 7.30 until 9 in Adelaide, I see. Metamagician3000 07:38, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  4. FNMF 07:52, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  5. I'll be there, and turn up to work a bit late! --Canley 08:29, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  6. bainer (talk) 11:44, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Yes, I will attend. 7:30 at the Blue Train is fine by me Peter Campbell 13:08, 31 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Free all day Pimlottc 06:10, 9 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  9. I'm attending the Seminar too CommunityEnabler 06:10, 15 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  10. Jitse Niesen (talk) 05:46, 20 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  11. Haven't been to one for ages, i'm so slack! Gotta come to this one (and at a convenient time too, ooh :D) Kyelewis 09:08, 20 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Probable: All things being right, I'll be there

  1. Bduke 08:01, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Sarah 06:44, 4 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Will be there provided the alarm works, and the body responds at such an early hour. - Cuddy Wifter 01:17, 20 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  4. JohnnoShadbolt 07:11, 21 April 2007 (UTC) - Most probably, also hoping the body will function at that hour.[reply]

Maybe: I'll try, but ...

  1. I have school... I'll try and get out of it.. but my chances are slim. — Deon555talkdesksign here! 07:58, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  2. :( --Michael Billington (talk) 08:07, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  3. School, 7.30am, city... don't know. CattleGirl talk | sign! 11:06, 4 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Have to drive my son to school Alex Bakharev 11:12, 8 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Apologies: I wish I could

  1. Evan C (Talk) 07:49, 29 March 2007 (UTC) I really wish I could, but I have school then.[reply]
  2. Crested Penguin 23:26, 30 March 2007 (UTC) I also have school then :(. Maybe next time.[reply]
  3. Somebody in the WWW 08:39, 31 March 2007 (UTC) I have school, so no I cannot come :([reply]
  4. Peter McGinley 07:49, 8 April 2007 (UTC) I, along with the others on the list above have school on that day. I really really would have loved to come and meet everybody, particularly Jimbo.[reply]
  5. Ninevah 00:35, 20 April 2007 (UTC) Wish I could, but that's a work day for me. I live in Hastings, work in Burwood. Can't see me getting into Melbourne somehow. Would definately like to come to future meetups though.[reply]

Is there anything else we'll need to do, apart from sorting out a venue?

I'll try to work out a venue after consulting with Jimbo on where in the city he will be for his conference. I'll also try to remember to bring a camera - I'm sure I won't be the only one. Hmmmm, what else? Would name tags be useful? I suppose it might depend on how many of us there are. Is anyone any good at making them if we decide we want them? Metamagician3000 07:46, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I prefer social awkardness and a lack of ice-breaking to name tags. :) Grumpyyoungman01 11:16, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Jimbo will be the guy with the beard. --bainer (talk) 11:45, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
My experience from going to conferences is that name tags work, even though it looks silly to walk around with one. On the other hand, wearing them while having breakfast in some public place like a cafe is definitely scary. Fortunately, I'm not likely to meet any of my mates given that it's 8am ;) . By the way, an easy way to get name tags is to get a sheet of stickers and a marker, give everybody a sticker and let them write their name on it and stick it on their shirt.
We might need to think a bit about how to organize the whole thing if many people come (Adelaide is expecting ±20), but let's first arrange the timetable and the location. -- Jitse Niesen (talk) 12:45, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Here's an offer - I'll bring along several colours of marker pen so you all have a choice; someone else bring along a sheet or two of stickers. :) Metamagician3000 23:16, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
We have at least 3 Melbo-pedians who can't make it due to school.. I'm guessing they'll be a lot more. Is there anything we can do to get around this? — Deon555talkdesksign here! 22:45, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
This is apparently the only time Jimbo can do it, as he's only in town for one day (arriving late on theThursday night and leaving early on the Saturday morning). He's booked up on the Friday night and all through the Friday, so that's why he proposed breakfast. Of course, if there had been a time in the middle of the day that would also have ruled it out for many people who would have to be at work or school. So, I doubt that Jimbo is going to be able to offer us a "better" time. We'll have to persuade him to stay longer next time he visits Melbourne. Metamagician3000 22:55, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Venue

Is'nt Jimbo's Conference in ZINC in Federation Square? Maybe there is somewhere suitable across on Southbank. --Bduke 12:37, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Here's a blog dedicated to reviewing breakfast locations in and around Melbourne: [1]. --bainer (talk) 23:51, 29 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I see that The Blue Train only gets a lukewarm review in that blog, but that's better than a bad review. Walter's Wine Bar gets a great review, but it might be a bit up-market and intimidating for what we want. The blog doesn't seem to review any places actually in Federation Square. I'm thinking The Blue Train might be a real possibility ... still wondering about places in Federation Square itself. Metamagician3000 01:11, 30 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The Blue Train?

I've made some inquiries at the Blue Train, since it's a spot at Southbank that I know well and have always liked. It'll be only a short walk to Jimbo's venue and is very easily accessible by train or tram. I expect that parking would even be quite easy at that time of day.

They don't take bookings but tell me that, assuming a group of about 15, we'll be able to have any spot in the house if we turn up at 7.30 am. They also say they have a wireless connection! But if anyone has better ideas, or wants to research some other possibilities, let's get it on the table (as it were). Metamagician3000 09:56, 30 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I can't help thinking that, if he is pressed for time, it may be better to choose somewhere actually at Fed Square. FNMF 11:21, 30 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

From the snooping around I've done, most places at Fed Square itself don't seem to open early enough. But I see that the Atrium Cafe opens at 7.30 am on Fridays, and might be an alternative. Does anyone know it or feel like checking it out? Or know any possibilities that I've missed? Metamagician3000 11:47, 30 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Could someone provide a map or details of the location at Southbank of the Blue Train. - Cuddy Wifter 01:14, 20 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Does this help at all? I have to admit that I often get lost, myself, finding the right level for things at Southbank ... and I live close in and go there relatively often. Metamagician3000 04:41, 20 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
There doesn't seem to be a map provided online. But using this from Google Maps, if you start from the promenade next to the river, enter through the main entrance (big two story entryway, into the glass-roofed atrium bit, which is about 3/4 of the way from Princes Bridge towards the footbridge), go up one level (level 1), then turn right (west) and go right down to the end, you can't miss it from there. --bainer (talk) 05:38, 20 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
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