The April #FridayDrinks tweetup was a fun night with some great and provoking conversation. Though some notable omission in peeps attending, a good time was had and out thanks once again go the the Adam and Eve for hosting us. Looks like we could be loosing @Raycast to Newark/Nottingham and maybe @springlamb to Ireland. We wish them all the luck and hope they take the spirit of #FridayDrinks with them.

Regarding our next meet, the results of our recent survey is included below. On the whole the vote was to keep things more or less as it is, though an occasional change in venue was a popular choice. To that end, please review the venue suggestions and either comment below, tweet or DM me vote for your choice of venue for the May meet (majority rules).

Justin

P.S. Watch this space for a new alert/notification system coming on line...

Next #FridayDrinks Lincoln Tweetup
Date: 7th May '10
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Widow Cullens Well

Here's the obligatory list of tweeps who attended this last tweetup...

lostmoya David Young Lincoln, UK I work in research funding administration. Also into: energy, environment, post-carbon transition, social media, music, post-apocalyptic media.

vickyperry Vicky Perry Lincoln, UK Originally a Londoner. Service Delivery Executive for RealWire and an avid Gilligham fan. Also in training for the 2010 London Marathon

EmilyCagle Emily Cagle Lincoln, UK Public relations consultant and blogger. Director of Emily Cagle Communications (public relations, marketing, copywriting).

Raycast Ray Pigott Lincoln, England I'm passionate about (big breath) Sheffield Wednesday FC, atheism, veggie food, cycling, swimming, history, animal welfare, software and internet technology

lesanto Glenn Le Santo London, Lincoln, more There is no such thing as a Social Media 'expert'. We are all explorers in this new landscape.

lauraandrew Laura Andrew Lincoln, England Freelance artist and illustrator.

theslenderloris The Slender Loris Shoe shop, Lincoln, England Quirky shoe-loving slender loris, who misses the rainforest...

springlamb GILLIAN LEYLAND lincolnshire Good Wine lover, X Forces,.

debsylee Deborah Lee Lincolnshire Think Jane Austen with an iPhone and a Photoshop edge

JustinReid Justin Reid Lincoln, UK web div, VJ, MT Biker, Rock Climber, celtic artist, mime, poet | Technology Manager for @RealWire | web dev for http://is.gd/aYCs

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Survey Results

Do you think we should change the venue from the Adam and Eve?
	answered question		25
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes, We should change venue		4.0%	1
Yes, We should go nomadic and change venue each month		24.0%	6
Yes, We should try different venues but return to the Adam every other month		36.0%	9
No, I'm quite happy at the Adam and don't see a need for change		36.0%	9
If yes: here are my venue suggestions			13
	Dog & Bone, Green Dragon, Widow Cullens Well, Cloud bar, Ritz weatherspoons, The Tap and Spile, The Prince of Wales, Treaty of Commerce, Jolly Brewer, Library Bar, Kind Somewhere with food, Beer Garden
Do you think we should try and reserve a room/space?
	answered question		26
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes, I quite like feeling special		61.5%	16
No, I don't think there's a need and prefer to be part of the pub community		38.5%	10
If we do have a room, do you want music played?
	answered question		26
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
I don't mind		26.9%	7
Yes, quite happy with the venues juke box		11.5%	3
Yes, I quite like having our own play list		53.8%	14
No, I prefer to have unstrained conversations		7.7%	2
Your Comments			4
	Generally as background music and collaborative
Should we change the evening we meet?
	answered question		24
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes, I find it difficult to meet on a Friday		25.0%	6
No, It wouldn't be the same		75.0%	18
If yes: I suggest meeting on:			6
	Wednesday, Saturday, Monday - Thursday, Tuesday - Thursday
Should we structure the evening more?
	answered question		26
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
I think it would be good to have formal announcements about things the group is involved in or other local events.		15.4%	4
I think it would be good to have a pre-published list of topics (trending on Twitter) to discuss		0.0%	0
No, keep it casual - I quite like the unstressed nature of the evening		88.5%	23
Any other thoughts?			6
	Generally, if we must then no more that 2-5 minutes of announcements
Finally: Do you have any other suggestions, comments or points to raise?
	answered question		12
	skipped question		14
			Response Count
Generally, keep it casual... Also: Maybe occasionally do other activities Maybe have #FridayDrinks every other Friday Try and attract more of a mix of people			12