Great Observer Meeting

dl meckes · Post by **dl meckes** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:20 am

Thanks to Jim O'Bryan for hosting and Jill Timieski for organizing the wonderful Observer meeting last night.

Beautiful night, beautiful people!

Several Observers voiced concern that it would be a boring business meeting. I'm sure business was discussed, but these get-togethers primarily function as a way for Observers to meet each other and talk.

This was one of the best attended meetings and the most fun. I had not had the opportunity to meet several Observer contributors, so last evening was a real pleasure for me.

Stan Austin · Post by **Stan Austin** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:50 am

I'll second that emotion!

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:59 am

DL/Stan/All

That was a grand night that lasted from 6:30 - 12:30 as we wandered out on the streets and headed home. It was a beautiful night with people coming and going. New Observers, new writers, and some all stars all showed up for a good night of eating and drinking.

Special thanks to Mickey at Around the Corner, for the support and the good evening. And a tip of the hat to Jill who organized a very nice affair. Ken thought it was the best one ever, and it was certainly a splendid night.

It was my pleasure to have the privilege of picking up the check.

Can't wait till the next one.

Mark Crnolatas · Post by **Mark Crnolatas** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 11:05 am

Aw you guys...the only weekday nite I CAN'T go to a meeting is wednesdays.... :cry:

Ivor Karabatkovic · Post by **Ivor Karabatkovic** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:45 am

that was definitely a fun night. I thought it was going to be an extension of the forum and everyone would be arguing about politics.

I'll be at the next one! :lol:

Jill Timieski · Post by **Jill Timieski** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:41 pm

Thanks for the good words about the last meeting. I'm glad everyone enjoyed it so much. Getting outside on the patio in weather like this was a real treat.

Any suggestions for other gatherings? Other things people would like to do? Places to go? I am open to suggestions but I can't promise anything since there are many diverse people to please. I have noted Mark's need for an occasional non-Wednesday night and he probably isn't the only one, so that would seem like a reasonable request.

Jeff Endress · Post by **Jeff Endress** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:39 pm

Jill

How about Sweetwater Landing? Something a little off the beaten path.

Jeff

Jill Timieski · Post by **Jill Timieski** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:51 am

Jeff,

I've never been to Sweetwater Landing, although I've had picnics in that area many times. It's a nice location. I must ask if it meets the minimum requirement for an Observer meeting...do they serve beer? I was wondering since it is the park.

Jill

dl meckes · Post by **dl meckes** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:24 am

The 4th of July parade should be the next meeting. We were hoping to get a picnic together and have a number of cool activities (and cars).

A shuttle service can be provided if you need to march with more than one group!

Please let us know if you can attend!

We'd like to see hundreds of Observers celebrating our first year!

Great Observer Meeting

Great Observer Meeting

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Thanks.