Good conversations

We had good conversations at our gathering on Tuesday, 9/28. From 6:30 until after 8:00, we talked about phone technology (analog and digital, compression and quality), mobile apps, geek movies, telescopes, digital publishing, geek hobbies, among others.

There were nine in attendance, four of whom were new to the group: John, Chris, Ryan, Bill, Jim, Rick, Amy, Mike, Ray.

We'll plan another one in about 6-8 weeks. Hope to see you then.

Time to get your Geek on

It's been a while since we had a Richmond Geek Dinner. I've reserved space at Joe's Pizza, 6:30, Tuesday, September 28. We'll be in the larger of the two conference rooms (NW corner) of the Restaurant. Tell all your geek friends.

Innaugural meeting success

About 12 of us met tonight at Joe's Pizza. We had conversations on a wide variety of topics, sometimes several simultaneously, including: smart phone apps, 3D TV and projection systems, circular polarization, windmills, landfill gas, tides, the temperature on Venus, resistance networks, Cognitive Surplus, learning in the face of preconceived notions, and factoring polynomials, among many others. Most stayed for 9o minutes, some for as much as 150. I think a good time was had by all.

Let's meet again in about 4-6 weeks. I'll announce a date and place shortly.

Ray

International Space Station sighted last night

The International Space Station (ISS) was visible briefly last night in our area. At 10:03 for about 4 minutes I saw it pass from SW to NE.

Unless there are clouds, it will be visible again tonight at 10:31, W to NE for about 4 minutes.
http://spaceflight1.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/cities/view.cgi?country=United_States&region=Indiana&city=Richmond

Do local geeks think the ISS is a good idea? Comment here to get a conversation going. We can continue the conversation in person at our first gathering, Wednesday July 7th at 6:30 PM, Joe's Pizza.

See you there.

Ray

Let's Get It Started!

Welcome to the announcement blog for Richmond Indiana Geek Dinners.

Do you find yourself talking to people who don't care about technology the way you do? Do you need a friendly environment in which to geek out from time-to-time? Want to talk about the implications of some move by Microsoft or Google with people who care? Like making stuff that works and want to find others who do too? You need a geek dinner!

I'm looking to create opportunities for technology enthusiasts in the Richmond and the surrounding area to get together every 6-8 weeks to geek out over dinner. Basically, we'll pick a place a few weeks ahead of time, meet there for dinner, drinks, and conversation. Ideal places have geek-friendly food and drinks and wireless access. No agenda. Bring topics or gadgets you might want to discuss, or just show up with a willingness to engage in problem-solving conversation.

I've created a google group email list (http://groups.google.com/group/richmond-geek-dinners-announce), a blog (http://richmondgeekdinners.blogspot.com/), and a facebook page (Richmond Indiana Geek Dinners) to keep everyone informed of these events.

Please invite to the group, blog, or fb page others that you think might enjoy getting together with others to talk about technology interests.

Ray