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[Charles M <chaslinux@xxxxxxxxx>]

I like Egg Roll King, but we do tend to spend more than we did at Misty
Mountain.


On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 12:42 PM, Bob Jonkman <bjonkman@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> In his blog Charles McColm writes:
>
> http://charlesmccolm.com/2013/05/24/next-ubuntu-hour-location/
>
> > Next Ubuntu hour location???
> >
> > Ubuntu hour is almost upon us again (June 7th, 2013) and I’m still
> > deliberating where to hold the next Ubuntu hour. Here is a summary of
> > what we’ve tried in the past along with the pros and cons:
> >
> > Misty Mountain – 1st meeting place – pros: can just buy a coffee,
> > tea, or soft drink. Close to downtown bus station. Has a private room
> > with a big screen t.v. we can hook up to and a door that can be
> > closed for noise. Has outlets for notebooks all over and free wifi.
> > Cons – the room is a bit small if the group gets bigger than 8 and
> > limited food, limited downtown parking, limited accessibility.
>
> > Cafe Pyrus – 2nd meeting place – pros: variety of food, free wifi,
> > centrally located for bus takers, can just order coffee. Cons – music
> > tends to overpower discussions sometimes, sometimes has live
> > entertainment, limited downtown parking.
>
> > Egg Roll King – 3rd meeting place – pros: variety of food, on #8 bus
> > line, generally very accommodating. Cons – generally more expensive
> > than cafes, not as close to downtown, limited parking, no wifi,
> > smaller space.
>
> > Williams Cafe – 4th meeting place – pros: variety of food, can have
> > only coffee, free wireless, ample parking. Cons – out of the way for
> > Waterloo attendees, no outlets (well 1, but this is ridiculous), not
> > really accommodating to groups larger than 4 to 6 people.
>
>
> > What I’ve been hoping for is a place that meets the following
> > critera:
>
> > Is centrally located, preferably downtown Kitchener.
>
> > Has good food and coffee, but isn’t a spot where people have to buy
> > more than a coffee or two.
>
> > Must have and be willing to let us use their power outlets.
>
> > Has enough space to accommodate a group of 6-12 (or more would be
> > better).
>
> > Isn’t overly noisy.
>
> > Has free wireless Internet access.
>
> > Has enough parking.
>
> > Is open when we meet 7-8pm (or 9pm).
>
> > Can anyone else think of other places that might be more suitable in
> > Kitchener? Do we need to go to Waterloo?
>
>
> If people have suggestions for a location then post them on the list,
> and I'll forward them to Charles (if he isn't already lurking here).
>
> Of course, my vote goes to Egg Roll King.  WiFi is available through my
> cell phone hotspot, so that shouldn't be a limiting factor.
>
>
> At the last IRC meeting[1] Verdi R-D (azend), who hosted the Guelph
> Raring Ringtail Release Party, is  going to create an Ubuntu Guelph
> page, and hold the next IRC IRL at Diyode.  He's still hashing out
> details, but it means the next Ubuntu Hour Waterloo may turn into Ubuntu
> Hour Guelph.
>
> --Bob.
>
> [1]
>
> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CanadianTeam/Meetings/2013-05-23#Events.2C_past_and_present
>
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