Robert Leonard wrote:
> ...
> Has anyone checked into GCC as a possible meeting place? IIRC they have a
Unfortunately, they can't let you have space for public activities. It
has to be a student club.
> The guy's at vikings were kind enough to allow the use of thier facility,
It's a really nice place too; no joke. I particularly enjoyed the
courtyard. I am an unworthy dog. ;-)
> but i'm not sure what you were expecting? As this is a User Group, by the
> users for the users of the users, were you expecting to be entertained,
> educated, enlightened, spoonfed? Did you bring a computer to install? were
I guess maybe snacks, a massage, dancing cats.
I thought it'd be a PLUG meeting that was near my house, like what I've
read about here. A topic / presentation, people discussing it,
questions, answers, that kinda stuff. I was a victim of heightened
expectation; it was a lot like waiting at a clean, unusually quiet
airport. *Now* I've heard it was an installfest.
> you there to assist others install? were you there to be assisted in a
> config issue?
I was there for a PLUG meeting. Until someone I knew showed up, I spent
most of my time talking to a guy contemplating a career change to
"computers". I was polite and told him what I could; he seemed OK with
it. The desperation he conveyed was unsettling.
The last 30 minutes or so my friend* and I admired the surroundings,
talked about computers, smoked cigarettes in the courtyard, then went
for a beer.
> The comment about the jobseekers seemed a little crass and condescending,
Hey, I'm evil. <shrug>
Sorry. It wasn't consciously intended that way. They made the
difference between just sitting there and having a vaguely
computer-related discussion.
> one of the greatest value's for me with the various user groups is the
> ability to quickly and efficiently network with others in the same field. I
Exactly! I hope to meet you eventually, Robert. I've heard I'm less
annoying in person than in writing.
Steve
* my alleged friend shall remain nameless to perserve his reputation :-)
:-)
P.S. can someone tell me what IIRC stands for? I'm stumped.
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