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Looking to gauge interest in Zoom session Friday 1/24; doors open at 5 PM EST-

lousubcap
lousubcap Posts: 34,285
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As the title says, a few members have expressed an interest in "getting the band back together" for a Zoom on 1/24. Would like to get a sense of interest from the forum before kicking this off.
If interested please post below no later than PM 1/22.  
Interest means people are requested to stop in for a few minutes to engage with others, not an entire evening commitment unless by your own choice.  

"The backstory for those who are new to the forum and wonder what this thread is about.
When the covid lock-down/shutdown commenced in March/April 2020 @JohnInCarolina obtained a personal Zoom account that he offered for use to engage forum members otherwise in the self isolation mode.  The Zoom sessions happened EVERY Friday evening until May 2021. 
Anyone and everyone was welcome.  The objective was to create an atmosphere where free-flowing conversation about a wide range of topics was encouraged.  This was routinely achieved.  BBQ and BGE were low on the list of things discussed.  Any hobby or interest was fair game and everyone definitely learned a lot.  
To keep things flowing and not get heated, religion and politics make up the third rail and are off-limits. 

However, if there will be significantly increased participation with politics and religion in the mix, then we can roll with those during the later stage of the evening or early morning."

Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,212
    I'll be on the road but will try to give it a go......
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • Stormbringer
    Stormbringer Posts: 2,278
    edited January 13
    Yep I'm in. I;m at a wine tasting that evening, but should be back by 22:00 GMT / 17:00 EST.
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  • zaphod
    zaphod Posts: 418
    i'd be in for a hello.
    ~~
    Walk softly, leave a good impression.
    large BGE, vegegrilltarian
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,393
    My Zoom/iMac combo failed me the last two times, this is good incentive to get my mac Studio up and running finally.  
    ___________

    They call them heated seats ... because rear defroster was already taken.


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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,285
    @Botch you can give it a practice run as the zoom session is always available independent of any forum related event.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,285
    Out of the gate the response is underwhelming.  No worries @Stormbringer as we can clean up the Speakeasy and roll for a while on the 24th.  
    Left-handed bump.

    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • Buckwoody Egger
    Buckwoody Egger Posts: 885
    edited January 15
    hey— will definitely check in. just like back in the heyday— late night drop in around 9pm eastern or later works better for me. if it’s empty, no sweat, easy to just wait around a few or check back 30 min later.

    maybe some of the folks who keep in touch outside of the forum can reach out to get some awareness and interest. i think the “recent 5 posts” forum main view is a tough hurdle. 


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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,879
    If I'm available I will stop in.
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • Stormbringer
    Stormbringer Posts: 2,278
    Buckwoody Egger said:
    hey— will definitely check in. just like back in the heyday— late night drop in around 9pm eastern or later works better for me. if it’s empty, no sweat, easy to just wait around a few or check back 30 min later.

    maybe some of the folks who keep in touch outside of the forum can reach out to get some awareness and interest. i think the “recent 5 posts” forum main view is a tough hurdle. 


    Yep it is. The old forum had 20+ posts on the first page. Oh look, a bump. :)
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,212
    Just spit balling , but maybe @ some point turn these Zooms into a Master Class , most have some specialty . @lousubcap can lead off with a Brisket Class 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,238
    lkapigian said:
    Just spit balling , but maybe @ some point turn these Zooms into a Master Class , most have some specialty . @lousubcap can lead off with a Brisket Class 
    “Brisket and Bourbon: A Cow-Driven Evening in Low Earth Orbit”
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  • bubbajack
    bubbajack Posts: 1,144
    edited January 17
    Somebody post the link sometime this week.
    I drink cheap beer so I can afford good bourbon.

    Salisbury, NC...... XL,Lx3,Mx2,S, MM, Mini BGE, FireDisc x2. Blackstone 22", Offset smoker, weber kettle 22"


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  • Buckwoody Egger
    Buckwoody Egger Posts: 885
    from the other post… 

    Zoom site linked here:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89600782373     
    Password is unchanged since inception (believe it or not now 56 months ago) and will be gladly provided, just ask.
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  • Buckwoody Egger
    Buckwoody Egger Posts: 885
    like cap and jic have mentioned the link and zoom room should be open for everyone who has the pw to get in there whenever. 

    once movie night is over here i can log in for a while tonight (friday jan 17 2025). if anyone is interested in testing connection and tech or getting the third rail topics out of the way. lol. on by 10:30pm eastern at the latest and will be doing some gaming on the side anyway so no harm if no one joins.  
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  • Buckwoody Egger
    Buckwoody Egger Posts: 885
    lots of password resets, 6 digit codes in your email, version upgrades etc for the infrequent zoom user
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  • Ragingirishman2
    Ragingirishman2 Posts: 515
    I’m in!
    XL BGE
    Plainfield, IL.
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  • zaphod
    zaphod Posts: 418
    Buckwoody Egger said:
    from the other post… 

    Zoom site linked here:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89600782373     
    Password is unchanged since inception (believe it or not now 56 months ago) and will be gladly provided, just ask.
    i did ask - asking again, can anyone please DM me the password? thank you very much!
    ~~
    Walk softly, leave a good impression.
    large BGE, vegegrilltarian
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  • Buckwoody Egger
    Buckwoody Egger Posts: 885
    sending PM now
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  • zaphod
    zaphod Posts: 418
    Buckwoody Egger said:
    sending PM now
    As my dad would say, you are a gentleman and a scholar.
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    Walk softly, leave a good impression.
    large BGE, vegegrilltarian
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,285
    Due to circumstances where I have been drawn into a vortex I have not been as aggressive in promoting this event as in year's past.  However it is time to get the Speakeasy ready to go for Friday night.

    Plan for a stress relieving Friday night (doors open at 5 PM (EST)) and drop in to listen or offer some insights, laugh and learn something every time.  Guaranteed to be entertaining.  You will enjoy yourself however long you visit.  Drinks are by personal choice-could be a challenge in the throes of dry January.  But those of you so inclined can power thru.
    See all Friday!
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,285
    Reserve your seat for the Friday night gathering.  You can be a part of something forum epic (or not... B)).
    Wide open window of opportunity.  Don't miss out!  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,285
    Tuesday and the plan is coming together quite nicely for the opening Friday.  Count on it.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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