Re: Next (winter) docs hackfest?

[Jim Campbell <jcampbell gnome org>]

Hi Kat and team,

On Mon, Sep 29, 2014, at 11:28 AM, Ekaterina Gerasimova wrote:
> Hi all
>
> Last year, we had our "winter" hackfest in Norwich, UK, in the week
> leading up to FOSDEM. I remember that there was some interest in
> proposing new locations, and the venue at Norwich is also available
> again.
>
> I think that it would make most sense to do something similar in terms
> of timing again, unless someone objects. That would make the hackfest
> dates sometime around 24th-29th of January.
>
> I don't think that the Foundation would be able to sponsor the
> hackfest, so I would like you all to think about whether you would be
> able to attend without sponsorship and where would  the best location
> for the hackfest be.
>
> I would like to offer Norwich again, the features are:
> - free venue at UEA (University of East Anglia) with reasonable internet
> access
> - we can offer at least 8 free sleeping places (possibly more
> depending on how cosy you want to get and how many favours we can call
> in)
> - other accommodation is available for £25-50 (depending on location
> and single/double rooms)
> - cheapest airport is Stansted, but Norwich is very close
> - transport to Heathrow/Gatwick is easy (but a bit pricey)
> - it is possible to take the train from western Europe
>
> If anyone else is willing to propose a location, please do so as soon
> as possible because cheap flight and train tickets are already being
> sold for those dates.
>
>
> Kat

Thanks for taking the lead on organizing this, and thanks for being
upfront on the probable lack of sponsorship. I do not think that I'd be
able to attend the hackfest, but can plan for post-work Central time
hacking to go along with your efforts on the other side of the pond.

Jim