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Rob Beard wrote: > Paul Sutton wrote: > >> Rob Beard wrote: >> >>> Hi folks, >>> >>> Since McDonalds and Weatherspoons are both now offering free wifi >>> internet access I wondered if anyone would be interested in trying the >>> facilities and have a mini LUG meeting? >>> >>> Rather than suggest McDonalds I was thinking maybe Weatherspoons in >>> either Torquay or Paignton (possibly rather Paignton as I get the >>> feeling it might be a bit quieter). They offer 30 mins free access >>> per purchase (think it's per drinks purchase) and I'm sure they >>> wouldn't mind a few LUG members turning up to discuss Linux and Beer. >>> >>> Anyone interested? >>> >>> Rob >>> >>> >> Sounds good, to me, whats the deal on our younger members going into >> pubs, I know anyone over 14 can go in if accompanied by an adult. >> However the law has been changed recently. >> > > Not entirely sure, it used to be the case that under 14's could go in if > they were having a meal with an adult, at least I think thats the case. > There is seating outside, not sure if that can be used by under 14's > (although saying that it'll probably be used by smokers). > > >> How much is a pint of coke or non alcohol drinks in weatherspoons these >> days over £2, I would guess, Some pubs charge over £1 for a 1/2 pint >> of coke, which is almost as much as a pint in the rugby club (which is >> one of the reasons I don't go into pubs very often) >> > > Weatherspoons is very reasonable on drinks pricing. IIRC the last time > I had a coke in there it was about £1.29 for a pint of coke (well > Pepsi). They also do tea and coffee at really reasonable prices. I > have a feeling a cup of coffee is only about 60 or 70p and pints are > about £1.70 upwards IIRC. > > >> With the shoreline cafe, I think neil Stone has identified the issue we >> were having so we should be able to get on much easier next time we >> meet there. >> >> > > Where is the Shoreline cafe? > its on the seafront, (hence its called shoreline) behind the apollo cinema, in the evening you can park easily on the seafront, (if its anything like last time it included a nice free carwash as it was high tide and waves were crashing over the sea wall) I posted a web link in the thread to the last meeting, this is also on the lug meetings page. anyway during the day you can still park IF you can find a space, its usually pretty crowded with cars. So I strongly suggest a few off list e-mails to arrange car sharing, or even use public transport. I agree lets try both. The last paignton meeting was at the shoreline cafe, in the central island there are 2 sets of tables, on the right this has access to 4 power sockets (2 at one end and 2 at the other). its also well lit, with some seating out side. As children are allowed in with no problem then it saves sitting out side in the cold, again 1 purchase gets you internet access. In order to be more flexible I am willing to do the following Meet up on game days as long as I know in advance so I can sort out oranges for the rugby club and make additional arrangements regarding that. I also want to be down the club by 2:30 so I can watch games. I can leave, and then anyone else can continue with the meeting, and leave whenever they want Meet up on Sundays is also a possibility, however I can't be there until after 13:00 at the latest, and if Paignton are away and I go with the team it just depends on when I get back. So anyone up for a quick meeting this Weekend or is that too short notice, perhaps the weekend after 17/11/07 (sat) or 18/11/08 (sun) main topic should be getting this start here page sorted out and looking right, for that you will need a login for the dclug site, (sent once a month). lets sort something out, as once that page is looking better the cd link will be useful. Paul > Maybe we could try both out on a Saturday and compare them. > > Rob > > -- Support open file formats use ISO 26300 Open Document format as used by openoffice.org, http:///www.openoffice.org Events 11th November. Penzance Computers meet Lostwithel meeting part 2, - watch this space. details on lug site, www.dcglug.org.uk under meetings. visit us on IRC - irc.flashtek-uk.com / 6667 #dclug -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version 3.1 GIT d S: a C+++ UL++++ P+ L++ W++ N+ W--- O! V! PS+ Y! t+++ 5 X+++ R tv- b- DI! D++ G e H! r! z? -----END GEEK CODE BLOCK---- -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html