Re: [blog-378] Melbourne Bloggers Meetup

Hello Darren,

I'm not exactly sure who started this group or what it's done so far but I've been talking about a Melbourne bloggers meetup for years now and never did anything about it. Today I was talking with Alister Cameron (a member of this group) and we thought perhaps it was time to do something.

>> I'm moving to Melbourne in July and would very much like to get involved in arranging meetings/events/projects around web design and blogging.

I went to a Sydney meetup late last year and it was a great night - they really are getting to know each other and are having some fun times. Some are even collaborating on projects - I was jealous and wanted to do something here.

>> I attended an excellent meetup in London for web professionals - over a hundred people, fairly well-known speakers, fast free wi-fi and sponsorship that payed the bar bill. Lots of good discussion going on.

So when we saw this group needed a moderator I signed up and thought I'd put the word out to you that I was hoping we could get together. Hope I'm not stepping on anyone's toes - if I am I'm happy to transfer this over to whoever started it up to run.

>> I was going to apply but not actually being in the country yet, decided against it! From July I'd be happy to help with organising, promotion etc

In the mean time - how about some introductions? Reply to this email with your vital stats :-)

>> I'm Jason King. I'm a web designer who works exclusively with charities. I customise WordPress to their needs and train them to use blogs/cms. I currently live on a narrowboat in the UK and blog about life afloat at www.afloat.org.uk. From July 2007 I'll be living and working in Melbourne. My website is at www.kingjason.co.uk.