Melbourne, Australia - Joomladay 24th Jan 2007

[fergusdog]

Here's another newbie who would like to come!

Christian

[Wizzie]

Attendees  (45)
Brad
Wizzie
typera
gavman
absalom
RussW
NormDouglas
ramb0
Nap
trevorburdon
artful plus 2
graemeklass
Moutro
byzer
Joel
Lawton
roybear
eportalnz
gav240z
Kavit
Remone
Ash
Sanjay
Anthony
PK
melba
margaret
aRJAy
oobie
australiaforum
arawyn
stonehill plus boss
minnov
Troubadour plus 1
Mikew
mraab
nhudell
Jezza69
jjoske plus 1
fergusdog

Possible (5)
cdbragg
woodsy
andrewau
simplicitySimon
alamgir99

Apologies (2)
mixed
Slixter (some lame excuse regarding flights  )

[asam75]

hi i will be flying in from the gold coast on wensday , love to meet and greet other joomla users

hope my RSVP is not to late     ?

[Asymmetrical Avatar]

Darren Skidmore is attending.

[Wizzie]

hi i will be flying in from the gold coast on wensday , love to meet and greet other joomla users

hope my RSVP is not to late     ?

Hi

If could send through your details via email ([email protected]) with the following:

Forum Name:
Name:
Company:
Phone:
Mobile:

I will provide Brad and my contact numbers via PM.

Robyn

[Graham Mercer]

A late RSVP, hope it is still okay to add my name to the list please.
Sounds like a great opportunity
thanks,
Graham

[Wizzie]

Attendees  (48)
Brad
Wizzie
typera
gavman
absalom
RussW
NormDouglas
ramb0
Nap
trevorburdon
artful plus 2
graemeklass
Moutro
byzer
Joel
Lawton
roybear
eportalnz
gav240z
Kavit
Remone
Ash
Sanjay
Anthony
PK
melba
margaret
aRJAy
oobie
australiaforum
arawyn
stonehill plus boss
minnov
Troubadour plus 1
Mikew
mraab
nhudell
Jezza69
jjoske plus 1
fergusdog
Graham Mercer
Asymmetrical Avatar
asam75

Possible (5)
cdbragg
woodsy
andrewau
simplicitySimon
alamgir99

Apologies (2)
mixed
Slixter (some lame excuse regarding flights  )

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[Wizzie]

A late RSVP, hope it is still okay to add my name to the list please.
Sounds like a great opportunity
thanks,
Graham

Hi Graham

No, it isn't too late. If could send through your details via email ([email protected]) with the following:

Forum Name:
Name:
Company:
Phone:
Mobile:

I will provide Brad and my contact numbers via PM.

Robyn

[Partic]

Sent an RSVP through to Robyn, and thought I'd better say I'd be there here too.

It will be good to meet some fellow Joomla folk, and perhaps even look at having setting up a regular JUG in Melbourne?

[absalom]

It will be good to meet some fellow Joomla folk, and perhaps even look at having setting up a regular JUG in Melbourne?

The latter is already being worked on (finalising the rushes atm).. More news on the day (with hopefully a stable site launch). Damnable siFR and SEF is playing up.. with less than 48 hours to go.

[brad]

Just so you don't get carried away Lawrence.. the presentations on the day will not include you being able to present anything to the audience. The agenda has already been planned and published. A lot of hard work has gone into this event, and it does not include you being able to showcase, promote or push your own sites or agendas.

If you are planning a local user group, you may wish to post about it in the site showcase of this forum, or the news site.

Lets's try and keep this thread on topic.


On a positive note, Russ and I have spent some time today finalizing and planning our presentations. We've got a few nice surprises as well, and I'd say overall everyone is going to have a great time, unless you have unrealistic expectations as to the purpose of this get together.
We're looking forward to seeing you all there.

[eathermark]

Hi Joomla

Oh count us in. I encouraged a firm I consult with to switch to Joomla and cant wait to meet you all. I have sent email to Robyn for the two of us. See ya there!

Mark Eather

[absalom]

Just so you don't get carried away Lawrence.. the presentations on the day will not include you being able to present anything to the audience. The agenda has already been planned and published. A lot of hard work has gone into this event, and it does not include you being able to showcase, promote or push your own sites or agendas.

Considering other people have said that they'd like to showcase their work on the day, it's no use singling me out for any fault, Brad.

Have a few questions of my own to ask and a few developments to boast

Regards,

Joel

And remember, the presentations themselves don't form the event..

You could of joined together with http://melbourne.ug.php.net and had a Joomla / PHP get together

Are you going to make it more a community meeting event, or are you intenting to do presentations and classes like the events in Europe? I'm just asking to may be provide you with some info material which you might be able to use.

The people, at the end of the day, form the event or group who see the presentations. Community is more important than dogma (of any kind, even OSD), as I've seen in WE05 and WD06, plus the Massive party. Remember, Wizzie and yourself are advertising it as having the ability to:

The event is organized to allow for in-depth discussions in a group of distinguished Joomla! minds.

and if all you're doing is lecturing people on the floor, it's not very condusive for in-depth discussions.

So obviously people other than the Core will need some podium / mike space / visual space of their own if you plan to deliver on what you're marketing J!Day AU 07 as, and to allow people to discuss..

[Wizzie]

Attendees  (52)
Brad
Wizzie
typera
gavman
absalom
RussW
NormDouglas
ramb0
Nap
trevorburdon
artful plus 2
graemeklass
Moutro
byzer
Joel
Lawton
roybear
eportalnz
gav240z
Kavit
Remone
Ash
Sanjay
Anthony
PK
melba
margaret
aRJAy
oobie
australiaforum
arawyn
stonehill plus boss
minnov
Troubadour plus 1
Mikew
mraab
nhudell
Jezza69
jjoske plus 1
fergusdog
Graham Mercer
Asymmetrical Avatar
asam75
eathermark plus 1
Partic
cdbragg



Possible (5)
woodsy
andrewau
simplicitySimon
alamgir99

Apologies (2)
mixed
Slixter (some lame excuse regarding flights  )

[cdbragg]

I'm in!  See you all on Wednesday.

(Robyn - I've PMed you my details.)

cdbragg

[brad]

So obviously people other than the Core will need some podium / mike space / visual space of their own if you plan to deliver on what you're marketing J!Day AU 07 as, and to allow people to discuss..

Sorry, that will not be happening. Despite that, we're all going to have a great time!
See you there Lawrence.

[absalom]

Sorry, that will not be happening.

So no "in-depth discussions in a group", eh ?

Despite that, we're all going to have a great time!
See you there Lawrence.

I have no doubt we'll have a great time. I'm a little concerned with the marketing aspects of the J! Day overriding any community involvement. After all, if we're not allowed to question or discuss, isn't this just marketing paid out of the slush fund of J! (which, according to what Brian's said elsewhere, is bleeding out badly) ?

[akede]

Hi all,

honest I'm really impressed what you have prepared so far and I wish all of you an exciting first Joomla!Day in Australia.

And always remember it's your first event that kind, so do not try to get everything done already now. Making it fun for all of you to meet - this should be primary focus #1.

All the best and looking forward seeing many, many pictures from your event

Alex

PS: I side note. It would be perfect if you could upload your events-pictures (e.g. with flickr) and tag them Joomla!DayAU2007

[brad]

Thanks Alex, it's going to be great. We can't wait

[rodneyt]

Hi,

I will be coming along too.  My mobile is 0424775509

~ Rodney

[RussW]

Man, this is getting serious, half of Melbourne won't be at work by the sounds of it, including a couple from out of state and even out of country. ( Does Queensland count as out of country as well ?? )

What a great response! A big thank you to you all for making the effort to attend, I know Brad, Wizzie and myself are looking forward to meeting you all on the day.

[Wizzie]

Attendees  (53)
Brad
Wizzie
typera
gavman
absalom
RussW
NormDouglas
ramb0
Nap
trevorburdon
artful plus 2
graemeklass
Moutro
byzer
Joel
Lawton
roybear
eportalnz
gav240z
Kavit
Remone
Ash
Sanjay
Anthony
PK
melba
margaret
aRJAy
oobie
australiaforum
arawyn
stonehill plus boss
minnov
Troubadour plus 1
Mikew
mraab
nhudell
Jezza69
jjoske plus 1
fergusdog
Graham Mercer
Asymmetrical Avatar
asam75
eathermark plus 1
Partic
cdbragg
rodneyt


Possible (4)
woodsy
andrewau
simplicitySimon
alamgir99

Apologies (2)
mixed
Slixter (some lame excuse regarding flights  )

[hinesw]

Hi Guys,
I have just got back from Leave and read this post
Are you able to fit an extra 4 people in as our group do not want to miss out on this.....

Regards
Wayne

[jdog]

( Does Queensland count as out of country as well ?? )

oi

[Manic]

I would like to come also!

Cheers!

Nic


Nic Mason

[RussW]

Wayne + others, Nic

If you haven't already done so, could you forward your details to Wizzie please.....

Information a few posts down.

[brad]

Just a small request to all those who are attending:

Please, unless absolutely necessary, plan NOT to use your laptops/etc on WiFi during the official part of the presentations. We really need to utilize the available bandwidth for a few who will be 'skyped' in, as well as for recording the event. So maybe plan not to bring your laptops etc ...
A bit of separation anxiety I know :P but it would be very much appreciated, thanks.


Thanks for your understanding in this regard.

[paulhosking]

Can I be put as a possible?

See you there, I hope.

Paul

[RussW]

No problems Paul, look forward to seeing you there

[Tonie]

Have a good time in Melbourne!!!!! Greetings from a sunny Perth.