Dang! [Or, that was fun!]

[Ken D'Ambrosio]

I have to say, having sixteen people (plus one recalcitrant but 
good-natured daughter) show up for a meeting on <24 hours' notice was 
pretty impressive.

What was even more impressive, however, were all the ideas, and the 
general zeal that was brought to the table -- even by our newest 
members!  First were the munchies, and general socializing, which was 
lots of fun; afterward, we meandered on upstairs, and had an ad-hoc 
meeting on meetings -- meeting metadata, if you will.  All sorts of good 
ideas were put forward, that I'll distill and share in the 
not-too-distant future.  [Have to transcribe my back-of-Shaws'-receipt 
notes, first.]

HOWEVER: one item of interest regarding meetings that is of paramount 
importance is... when to have them.  There was a general consensus of 
those who made it that Wednesdays aren't that hot, and that Thursdays 
would be preferable; currently looking at first or second Thursdays of 
the month.  How does everyone feel about that?  [Do we have any sort of 
mechanism in place for on-line voting?  Or shall I keep a tally?]

Anyway, again, it was awesome to see those who were able to show up, and 
I'm really looking forward to fun times ahead.  As always, if some 
meeting-related idea or concern occurs to you, please let me know.

Thanks!

-Ken