September 5, 2009

September Tweetup Review

Here's to a fantastic 2nd Lincoln #FridayDrinks tweetup, with more than double the number of tweeps turning out, I think thanks must go out to the management of the Adam and Eve tavern for setting aside their front lounge area for us (and to @PipWilson for organising it).
With different dynamics to our first tweet-up, @EmilyCagle's cookies made for a successful evening. I don't know about you, but I for one am looking forward to the next one.

Although #FridayDrinks is a casual meet, there were a few topics briefly discussed. Here's a quick review:

Ad hock meets
Over the past month there has been a number of people getting confused over the frequency of #FridayDrinks (first Friday of the month), The suggestion was that we create a system where people can do a shout out during the month if two or more peeps wanted to do something.
It was decided that this may impact the organic nature of #FridayDrinks, so for the time being things should be left as they are.
Jolly Brewer Film Night
@PipWilson is in discussions with the Landlady at the Jolly Brewer to get a film night started there this winter. This is basically ready to go they're just waiting on Emma (the Landlady). Surrounding this they want to create a film discussion group as he knows lots of the Lincoln tweeps do like their films... Contact Pip for more info...
60's Party
@PipWilson & some friends are in talks with some local DJs/bands to create a 60s psychedelic party on a monthly basis somewhere in Lincoln. Pip is seeing if anyone is interested in such an event - so get in touch...
Social Media Group
Further discussion on the idea of promoting social media in Lincoln - this will require a core team of people willing to dedicate time and resource's to organise and promote. If you are seriously interested in joining/forming a working group contact @JustinReid.
GeekUp
@SwitchMac joined us from Grimsby, that's some way to come for a drink! that's dedication for you. Rob talked about GeekUp which is a meet of, well, geeks... Usually with some focus on a specific technology. Rob is currently looking at venues for the next meet and may even consider moving it to Lincoln if people are interested - contact Rob for more info...
geekup.org
4networking
@EmilyCagle has been working on bringing 4networking to Lincoln and after weeks of planning, it's finally here... If you want in; the 24th of Sept is the date to bookmark.
More information can be found on Emily's blog.

Some other notes:

Twitter account for #FridayDrinks: You can now follow: @FridayDrinks
We should continue using the hash tag...
There was comment about the lack of food available, should we run a new venue vote, change the start time, or simple note that people should eat before they drink? Comment below - thanks.
Do you think we should organise a Christmas meal tweetup? This will require people signing up probably at the next meet as a venue will need to be sourced along with bookings. Comment below - thanks.
Photos - If people want to send me any photos taken at the tweetup, I'll post them here for everyone to enjoy.

Next #FridayDrinks Lincoln Tweetup
Date: 2nd October '09
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Adam & Eve Tavern

Time and venue provisional pending comments on other notes above.

I'll finish with a roll call of peeps that made the night a success. Great to see you and look forward to next time....

chrisbrandrick Chris Brandrick

Lincoln, UK

Blogger for PCWorld.com / Editor of Gamebrit.com / Freelance Graphic Designer

danielionescu Daniel Ionescu

Lincoln, UK

Journalist, Blogger for PC World | For PCW news follow @pcworld

shanecroucher Shane Croucher

Lincoln

Student Journalist

elizabethfish Elizabeth Fish

Lincoln, UK

Freelance Journalist with an interest in technology.

adiebell Adie Bell

SwitchMac Rob Hanson

Grimsby

Living the 'Windows-to-Mac' switching experience first hand

RickNunn RickNunn

I like girls that use bad language & I have a fetish for bokeh. Oh sometimes I design stuff and take photos or something or nothing.

MortgageChris Chris Carr

Lincoln, UK.

Hello! I'm a Mortgage Adviser and I have my own company called Highfield Mortgages. I'm a married man to my beautiful wife and I'm basically really cool.

PipWilson pip

Lincoln, United Kingdom

I have a foul mouth, I 'put my foot in it' from time to time, I'm a smartarse and I make films/music & promote/VJ at parties and thats how we like it now..

holliegibson Hollie Gibson

Lincoln

Senior Media Relations Executive for RealWire. I live in Lincoln but am a true southerner from Southampton.

red_imp Nick Garfoot

Lincoln, UK

Married to @MrsRed_Imp Has a passion for animals - 4 Rabbits, 2 G uinea's, 8 Budgies and 2 Tiels + Others. Then there's twitter.

MrsRed_Imp Beckie Garfoot

Lincoln

ex manc, married @red_imp, work as executive officer, have large extended family (buns,guinea pigs,budgies,tiels & hams), attend dance lessons, love travel.

bobsonsirjonny Rob Willie

Lincoln, UK

2d Animator, turned web bloke. Training for a Triathlon to get superhuman fit before I'm 30.. be warned.. I'm very cynical sometimes

lostmoya David Young

Lincoln, UK

Internet geek, social media enthusiast, ex-linguist. I currently work in research funding. Into music, film, post-apocalyptic media, gaming, tech, web culture.