[The Java Posse] Re: Whatever happened to a javaposse in Sydney

2009-10-06 Thread Derek Munneke
Just adding my vote of interest, but like everyone else too busy to help organise anything ... if only the GFC had hit Australia harder, we might have had more unemployed volunteers to help! /derek --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are su

[The Java Posse] Re: Whatever happened to a javaposse in Sydney

2009-10-06 Thread Joe Nuxoll (Java Posse)
As I (and others) have said before, we'd *love* to visit Sydney - but being a for-free podcast, we can't afford to travel that kind of distance without someone offering to pay for our travel/lodging. We could, of course, organize a conference which could cover those costs, but that would require

[The Java Posse] Re: Whatever happened to a javaposse in Sydney

2009-09-29 Thread Mark Derricutt
Im currently in the process of scoping venues for CITCON ANZ down here in Auckland for next year, have a few venues in mind but still looking for options, catering prices seem to be the killer for a lot of things ;( -- Pull me down under... On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 10:42 PM, Steven Herod wrote:

[The Java Posse] Re: Whatever happened to a javaposse in Sydney

2009-09-29 Thread Steven Herod
Well, I sent out a survey and did some basic information gathering including contacting Dick who helpfully responded. Various venues were discussed, and there seemed to be some interest, but nothing overwhelming and at the time it looked alot like there were only several seriously committed folk.

[The Java Posse] Re: Whatever happened to a javaposse in Sydney

2009-09-28 Thread Michael Neale
Yes, with Atlassian and Google in sydney, would be some interest, surely. They are often sponsoring things here, and I can't drink the beer all by myself (but by gosh I am trying). On Sep 29, 3:49 pm, AaronW wrote: > I second that request! maybe sponsored by the unoffical > javaposse

[The Java Posse] Re: Whatever happened to a javaposse in Sydney

2009-09-28 Thread AaronW
I second that request! maybe sponsored by the unoffical javaposse sponsors who just happend to be based in Sydney hint hint (atlassian) On Sep 29, 10:29 am, Michael Neale wrote: > and my "javaposse" I mean "javaposse roundup" ! > > On Sep 29, 10:28 am, Michael Neale wrote: > > >

[The Java Posse] Re: Whatever happened to a javaposse in Sydney

2009-09-28 Thread Michael Neale
and my "javaposse" I mean "javaposse roundup" ! On Sep 29, 10:28 am, Michael Neale wrote: > (or Melbourne, or NZ) etc.. > > was some talk of it a while back... > > I am sure at least *some* of the posse members would be willing to > make the trek. > > Note: from SFO to Sydney is 14 hours or less