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Kicker 
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Posted: 18 March 2009 at 12:38pm |
As the title says.. what has happened to the Auckland meetups??
Are they still happening?? I go away for a few weeks on holiday so cant attend a couple but i was really looking forward to the meetups when i got back.
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Posted: 18 March 2009 at 2:19pm |
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There were great numbers at the first, more central one, but the numbers just kept dropping off (didn't help that we haven't had great weather either).
I think that we were a bit ambitious in terms of how often they were - fortnightly is probably a bit much - and in terms of expecting people to potentially travel from one side of Auckland to another.
IMO we should try again, but perhaps make it monthly instead (eg, the second saturday of every month?) and shoot for different locations around the middle of Auckland so the maximum number of people can make it each time. (We need to think of some more indoor locations too, with the weather getting worse.)
What does everybody else think?
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Posted: 18 March 2009 at 2:21pm |
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I was thinking the same thing yesterday Kicker!
Sounds like a good plan Weegee, we're definitely keen.
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Posted: 18 March 2009 at 4:24pm |
 - I keep checking in here for updates but haven't actually got off my ar$e to do anything!
Weegee, good plan. I think monthly is more manageable.
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Posted: 18 March 2009 at 7:58pm |
yep monthly sounds good, and i agree with the more central locations - but maybe i am biased 
So should we aim for a meetup on the 2nd sat of every month, but maybe start with the 18th April (as the second sat is easter sat i think).
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Posted: 19 March 2009 at 9:48am |
We are keen as well. We missed the last few due to moving house etc but really want to catch up with people. Now that winter is coming there are always the Chipmunks/ Lollipops type indoor playgrounds to keep kiddies occupied while we all chat
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Posted: 19 March 2009 at 1:18pm |
I'm keen too. I was out of town when all the other meetups were on but am back now and rearing to go
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Posted: 19 March 2009 at 3:25pm |
 Kicker wrote:
Maybe start with the 18th April (as the second sat is easter sat i think). |
Yep the second weekend in April is Easter (and Im heading to Raglan) 
Sorry I havent been in here to answer your q's kicker, but I see weegee explained everything lol
Im keen for monthly meetups (central areas) and as we will probably need indoor locations soon, its probably better to do them once a month as chipmunks etc usually have a charge.
Id prefer not to organise though as Im short staffed and need to organise work as Im going on maternity leave in 8 weeks! 
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Posted: 21 March 2009 at 4:23pm |
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I'm out the weekend after Easter (Hamilton V8's that weekend) but will keep an eye out for any further meet-ups...
LF, I still have the scrapbooking stuff for you waiting here lol... hopefully we both go to another meet-up before we pop!
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Posted: 23 March 2009 at 4:56pm |
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I'd be in (depending on shifts). What about the museum they don't charge entry for Aucklanders, and i am sure there is a coffee shop. Or Starbucks at West gate for a westie's day, Will try and think of one for Shore like me.
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Posted: 24 March 2009 at 8:51am |
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I was thinking the playground thingy at ellerslie racecourse (lollipops??), that way we can have coffee and the kids get to play.
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Posted: 27 March 2009 at 9:53am |
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Im in for Auckland meetups if they are at Botany or possibly Sylvia park, as I live way out in wops and its just a mission getting to and from places and I dont like to be home too late cos of Caden.
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Posted: 28 March 2009 at 1:44pm |
I was thinking about these the other day too. I had to miss 2 or 3 in a row due to weddings and guff but still keen.
I think monthly sounds good. If they were rotated Nth,Sth,Est, Wst then you'd get to go to at least 4 a year Sheza 
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Posted: 30 March 2009 at 2:17pm |
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Yeah that would cool bobbie, I wouldnt travel any further than Botany etc when I have 2 kidlets lol
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Posted: 30 March 2009 at 6:31pm |
I couldn't make any of the last ones either as I was always away, but would like to come if there are some on the shore/central 
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Posted: 30 March 2009 at 9:44pm |
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i'm in & probably more like Sheena but central works for me too. i'm used to central. Hey sheena, slightly off topic but yay for a lil girl on the way......
I missed the last few as sundays etc aren't always good for us. i'd be keen for monthly too.
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Posted: 11 April 2009 at 4:59pm |
Id be keen for monthlies also. Central or west/shore works great for me. I am also open to those who want to do something mid week in the afternoons too. Obviously dependent on everyone dk and schedules
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