Date: 2006-04-15, from 9:45 until 11:20
Location: Uruto (A neighbourhood)
Logged By: DRC Liaisons
CAGrayWolf:
Shorah and Good morning all.
Gadren:
Mind if I take some pics for the imager?
Marie Sutherland:
I don’t mind.
Tweek:
interesting image you have on the imager there.
Marie Sutherland:
You’re welcome.
Gadren:
O_o what’s this place?
Tweek:
its like a weird combination of Kemo, Gira and Kadish Tolesa
Marie Sutherland:
One of the places we’re working on.
Gadren:
It really is beautiful
CAGrayWolf:
Interesting indeed.
Gadren:
I can see that revolving floating thing from Kemo in the background…but it looks a little different
CAGrayWolf:
Could this be Beyond Gira?
Marie Sutherland:
No, it is not “beyond gira”
Gadren:
OK, Eleri just told me she’s on her way
Marie Sutherland:
Many of the rest Ages have similar features.
CAGrayWolf:
Oh where are my manners. G’morning Maire, good to see you again. It has been quite sometime.
Tweek:
have always wondered what that plinth thing is…looks like its been broken in Kemo.
Marie Sutherland:
I’m not sure what it is, to be honest.
Tweek:
nice to see the DRC back, even if I didn’t always agree on what went on <.<
CAGrayWolf:
{{{{{Eleri}}}}}
Tweek:
that imager image for public release Marie?
Tweek:
hullo victor long time no see.
CAGrayWolf:
Shorah Victor
Victor Laxman:
hello all - congratulations!
Eleri:
Shorah and goodmorning, Victor, Dr. Kodama
Dr. Kodama:
Congratulations to you all
Victor Laxman:
is everybody happy that this is over with?
CAGrayWolf:
Shorah Dr Kadama
Tweek:
its over with for now.
Victor Laxman:
great group (by the way)
Dr. Kodama:
Is someone missing?
CAGrayWolf:
Where is Vort?
Gadren:
He’s having some issues getting into the Cavern
Tweek:
ah yes thank you for reminding me Vortmax said he is sorry to miss the meeting, he’s having trouble getting down here
Victor Laxman:
probaby something to do with the cracked latice
Gadren:
Shorah Dr Engberg!
CAGrayWolf:
Shorah Michael
Michael Engberg:
Hello Victor
Dr. Kodama:
So, who’s leading this meeting?
Victor Laxman:
i think we’re waiting for vort
Eleri:
we could… vote on it…
CAGrayWolf starts to laugh
Michael Engberg:
K have somewhere you need to go???
Victor Laxman:
all in favor…
Tweek:
we should vote to see if we want to vote
Gadren:
vortmax was having trouble getting in…if he can’t get in, we might have to go on without him?
Victor Laxman:
we’ll wait a bit longer - then we’ll have to get on with things…
Tweek:
oh, not sure if you answered regarding on whether that image of the rest age is for the public to see or not?
Victor Laxman:
thanks for helping out - even though your roles are not well defined yet
Michael Engberg:
How is everyone doing today?
Eleri:
we’re adaptable, if nothing else
Victor Laxman:
adaptable is good these days
CAGrayWolf:
Still waking up here, but doing well.
Eleri:
I’m good, nice break from the noise on the surface
Victor Laxman:
it’s always quieter in the cavern
CAGrayWolf:
Did anyone bring the donuts?
Michael Engberg:
Oh Marie I see you put an image on the imager…
Victor Laxman:
did you do that Marie?
Victor Laxman:
we’re waiting just a bit more for vort
Victor Laxman:
one last thing to try
Victor Laxman:
imager has an age that Marie’s been “working on”
Victor Laxman:
very small place - but beautiful
Gadren:
It looks very interesting!
CAGrayWolf:
WOW! Very cool!
Eleri:
I’s lovely. Looks like a great place for a picnic
Eleri:
Do you know the name?
Victor Laxman:
no - Marie might (but she is distracted right now)
Dr. Kodama:
I don’t want to rush things but I will need to leave at 10:30.
Tweek:
least my new KI is working better than the old one.
Victor Laxman:
okay - almost ready
Dr. Kodama:
Why do each of you think you won the election?
Michael Engberg:
good to hear Tweek.. Well we could start.. why don’t you all tell us just a few sentences about yourself??
Gadren:
Who should go first?
CAGrayWolf:
For me, I was actually surprised I won.
Tweek:
I won the election by bribing everyone with donuts..
Victor Laxman:
nicely done
CAGrayWolf starts to laugh
Michael Engberg:
Garden lets start with you..
Eleri:
Luck, and good PR?
CAGrayWolf starts to laugh
Tweek:
I dunno why I won, guess people like me, I’m usually busy in the community doing this and that and have done this kind of “job” before.
Gadren:
Oh, OK
Well, I’ve been a part of the explorer community for a couple of years…Michael Engberg:
oh and is anyone logging this?? Should it be logged?
Gadren:
I’ve done all sorts of different things and participated in a lot of projects
Victor Laxman:
lot of lumberjacks
Gadren:
As for why I think I won, I don’t know…I guess part of it is that I’m somewhat well-known in the community and have done a fair amount for it in the past
Michael Engberg:
Very cool garden.. how about tweek next..
Tweek:
sorry for interuppting there gad.
Dr. Kodama:
I don’t think his name is Garden, Michael.
Gadren:
That’s alright Tweek
CAGrayWolf:
Our own Garden Gadren
CAGrayWolf starts to laugh
Michael Engberg:
Gadren… my eyes are tired this morning.. hehe
Victor Laxman:
seems like a fairly supportive group - kind of known for their support
Tweek:
Well, been in the community for a long time, worked on a lot of projects, most people seem to know me kind of guess that helped people have confidence me, luck goes a long way mind you ^_^
Dr. Kodama:
And GrayWolf…
Michael Engberg:
Who wants to go next?
Victor Laxman:
starting in two minutes - probably without vort - you all can fill him in if you don’t mind
CAGrayWolf:
Well I have been here in the Cavren for almost 3 years now. I have been a supporter of many projects and have helped many an explorer. I have been active with the GoG as well. As I said, I’m still surprised I was elected … though also grateful as well.
Victor Laxman:
were you all surprised you were elected - did anyone expect it?
Tweek:
half and half for me to be honest
Michael Engberg:
Very nice.. Eleri why don’t you tell us a little about yourself before we start.
Gadren:
Me too; to tell the truth, I was thinking my election was somewhat probable
Victor Laxman:
good - just wondering
Eleri:
It was a good list of people, I figured I could be anywhere
Eleri:
Well, Same ans everyone else, really. I’ve been around the community, and done stuff to move it along.
Eleri:
I’m entirely too full of ideas
Michael Engberg:
Awesome.. Well, welcome everyone.. its a treat to be working with you..
CAGrayWolf:
Feeling is likewise.
Eleri:
It’s good to see all of you down here again
Victor Laxman:
okay - let’s just start in (I suppose we already have)
Victor Laxman:
this will be our gathering place (Uruto) for all future meetings
Victor Laxman:
and we’ll shape the duties as we go - not sure what all you’ll be able to handle
Victor Laxman:
we have some ideas for starting out that we can discuss in a moment
Tweek:
apparently Vortmax is down here with another KI#
Victor Laxman:
we’ll discuss it before Dr. K has to leave
Gadren:
Just FYI: Tweek told me vortmax’s new KI#: 1783644
Gadren:
Sure, sounds good
Eleri:
Sounds good to me.
Victor Laxman:
quickly then - the first thing we thought would be good is a series of “Town Hall” meetings…
[Wheely links in]
CAGrayWolf:
Shorah Wheely
Wheely:
Sorry. Dad could I talk to you a sec? Just us.
Michael Engberg:
Okay.. follow me…
[Michael Engberg and Wheely walk off]
Victor Laxman:
since the DRC (or exDRC) members have been kind of quiet - we thought it might be good for them to…
Victor Laxman:
make themselves a little more available for questions…
Victor Laxman:
in a more formal way
[Vortmax links in]
CAGrayWolf:
{{{{{ Vort }}}}}
Victor Laxman:
But it’ll take some organization - and that’s where we thought you might have some ideas
Vortmax2:
Finally! Glad I could make it! And thank you Marie
Eleri:
would it be an open question forum, or would you want a list of questions ahead of time?
Victor Laxman:
“open” would be fine - but we might not have all the answers
Marie Sutherland:
glad you could make it, vortmax
[Wheely and Michael Engberg return]
Wheely:
Bye dad! Bye everyone.
Victor Laxman:
hello Vortmax - welcome - sorry we had to start without you
Marie Sutherland:
Bye, Wheely
[Wheely links out]
Vortmax2:
Understandable, Dr. Laxman. I’m sure the others can catch me up later.
Victor Laxman:
on the TH idea…
Eleri:
Maybe once a month, one DRC member, and one Liason could hold an open forum in one of the hoods?
Victor Laxman:
(to continue)…
Dr. Kodama:
Well, as I said, I, unfortunately, have to be leaving. I’m sure someone will catch me up later. Congratulations to you all again.
Victor Laxman:
we might want to start with a series of them…
Dr. Kodama:
I look forward to seeing things happen.
Michael Engberg:
Once a week.. I am thinking..
Victor Laxman:
to address a lot of questions…
CAGrayWolf:
Bye Dr kodama
Vortmax2:
Goodbye Dr. Kodoma
[Dr. Kodama leaves]
Eleri:
sorted by topic? To keep them from wandering all over?
Victor Laxman:
it also might be good to keep numbers small go to several hoods
Victor Laxman:
the person doing the TH could go to whichever hoods would like to host him
Michael Engberg:
Yes, I think the meeting should have a main topic.
CAGrayWolf:
Yes good idea. Prevent linking issues as we can.
Victor Laxman:
or her - which would allow smaller numbers
Victor Laxman:
we also had a question for you all…
Victor Laxman:
there are certain “Cyan” employees who seem to be looked on as…
Victor Laxman:
contributers to the restoration. Would it be good to include them as well - as part…
Victor Laxman:
of the people who could be available for TH appearences?
Gadren:
I don’t have a problem with it
Vortmax2:
That would probably be a good idea.
Eleri:
I think that would be good
CAGrayWolf:
I don’t have a problem with this either.
Victor Laxman:
There sessions might focus on different questions - as you might guess.
Eleri:
People know that you brought Rand and others here before.
Victor Laxman:
We don’t need an answer now - just something for you to think about
CAGrayWolf:
and we speak with Moke and GD quite often already.
Eleri:
when would you want to have the first Town Hall?
Victor Laxman:
you all should feel free to use this Hood as a place to meet yourselves
Victor Laxman:
by the way
CAGrayWolf:
oh cool … thank you
Vortmax2 thanks you very much!
Victor Laxman:
first town hall should be fairly soon i think
Eleri:
do you want us to cat herd the organizing, based on your schedules?
Tweek:
well I am pretty much good for most times, though my body operates on GMT time so if its too late I could be napping somewhere.
Victor Laxman:
hmmm - it’ll have to be a balance of our schedule and whatever time you think is best
Marie Sutherland:
Just as long as, That’s another good thing to settle while we’re here.
Victor Laxman:
but it would be a good sign for everyone to have it sooner - to show that you all are proactive…
Michael Engberg:
Let us not forget our internation explorers…
Victor Laxman:
and the positions (and elections) atually proved to be helpful
CAGrayWolf:
This time and day seems to work well.
Eleri:
*nod* My thought would be for you to give us the times you’re available, and we’ll get the meetings scheduled.
Victor Laxman:
we might want to let you ask around - and try different times - even for the same TH rep
Victor Laxman:
to include more people
Eleri:
a list of suggested topics, would be helpful, too. Maybe even what’s off limits to talk about
Marie Sutherland:
Saturday’s aren’t good for me. I made an exception this morning, but wouldn’t want it to be a habit
Victor Laxman:
several times during a day a rep could be available
Victor Laxman:
we can choose an entire day for a TH event
Vortmax2:
Spread out several meetings over a day, covering various topics?
Victor Laxman:
and make the rounds through whatever hoods want to be involved
Tweek:
see the DLA site would have been perfect for this…mind you we do that the Planner site that lists events going on down in the cavern…
Victor Laxman:
we’ll we are happy to let you decide who you think should start off the TH events and when to start
Eleri:
What you guys have been up to, will be one of the biggest questions
Victor Laxman:
are you all comfortable doing that and letting us know
Victor Laxman:
yes - some of the questions will be hard to answer, but useful
Michael Engberg:
Remember to work with other people in the community to help you.. it will make it easier ..
Marie Sutherland:
I’ll be the main point of contact
Michael Engberg:
sometimes..
Victor Laxman:
we will assign Marie as the point-person to recieve KI-mail from you…
Eleri:
what’s the easiest way to contact you, Marie?
Victor Laxman:
if that’s alright with you Marie?
Marie Sutherland:
Laxman, Kodama, and Engberg are notorious for not checking their PMs for days (weeks) at a time
Victor Laxman:
but you may also run into any of us in this hood
Victor Laxman:
we’ll try to be better about it Marie
Marie Sutherland:
PM-ing me on the DRC site forums is fine
CAGrayWolf:
I have to ask … since many are asking … have you heard where Dr Watson is … or at least how he is doing … Is he well?
Marie Sutherland:
I check them daily, even if I don’t always respond.
Victor Laxman:
we will also try to make it a point to check into Uruto whenever we’re passing through the cavern
Eleri:
You’re welcome into my hood any time, too.
Victor Laxman:
no comments on Dr. Watson - there are things that are best left unanswered at the moment…
CAGrayWolf:
ok … thank you.
Victor Laxman:
issues that are better addressed at a later time…
Vortmax2:
Somehow I suspected that
CAGrayWolf starts to laugh
Eleri:
sounds like a whole lot has happened
CAGrayWolf:
Yea, same here.
Marie Sutherland:
I’m just waiting to see RAWA and Dr. Watson at the same place at the same time…
Victor Laxman:
when the explorers are less fragmented
Eleri:
things would implode. Like some sort of Watsony vortex
Vortmax2:
On that note, it does seem that the fragmentation is healing again.
Michael Engberg:
Victor, who is planning the next meeting?
Victor Laxman:
exactly - some answers would lead to chaos
Vortmax2:
(And it probably always will, Eleri)
Tweek:
yes, we’ll see it again next time elections come around
CAGrayWolf:
ebbs and wanes like the tide / moon … something like that
Victor Laxman:
next meeting - is it useful to meet with everyone? or should not worry about meeting with smaller…
Victor Laxman:
groups of liasons?
Eleri:
we’ll keep in touch pretty consistantly, so if some of us can’t make it, no one will miss out
Tweek:
well I’d be surprised if we can get 100% attendence all the time,
Gadren:
smaller meetings wouldn’t be too bad, since the missing liaisons can pass things on
CAGrayWolf:
My schedule is quite a bit more flexible.
Victor Laxman:
that might be easier - you all can certainly communicate amoung yourselves
Gadren:
wow – that’s fast
Eleri:
I’m almost always around, but can’t always get here
Vortmax2:
And there can always be technical issues…
Eleri:
*hands Vortmax duct tape and a hammer*
CAGrayWolf starts to laugh
Victor Laxman:
let’s try another meeting during the week
Gadren:
OK…most evenings are good for me
Vortmax2:
Same here. Afternoons and evenings are good.
Victor Laxman:
not everyone will make it - but we’ll touch base and see how things are going
Victor Laxman:
evenings are better for everyone?
Victor Laxman:
generally?
Tweek:
depends what time zone you are going by
Victor Laxman:
any “time zone” issues we should know about?
Vortmax2:
(Probably US timezones)
Tweek:
evening in say central US is late night in the UK
Gadren:
Two questions (sorry to interrupt):Had we reached a consensus on releasing chat logs? and is that Age image on the imager allowed to be released to the explorers?
Gadren:
I’m central daylight time
Victor Laxman:
tweek is UK - evenings are rough
Tweek:
hmm mind you after next tuesday evenings should be ok
Marie Sutherland:
And don’t trust time zone converters on the internet… (blush)
Victor Laxman:
might try afternoons - we’ll try different things next week and see how it works
Vortmax2:
This whole BST/GMT thing is getting me confused too…
Victor Laxman:
Gadren’s questions - chat logs are up to you - but conservative is better to begin with
Eleri:
Yes, Marie, what age is that on the imager?
Victor Laxman:
and feel free to take images of the imager
CAGrayWolf:
I would like to ask one more question. Seems most have been upset with the term switching between “rep” and “liaison” Can we all agree on one term?
Gadren:
I’ve gotten images of just about everything and everyone
Marie Sutherland:
That is Eder Delin
CAGrayWolf claps his hands
Marie Sutherland:
It’s a fairly small Age. But a nice place to wind down.
Gadren:
I assume that’s [d][eh][l][ih][n] in the D’ni letters, right?
CAGrayWolf:
Very interesting ……
Vortmax2:
Soooo… Any idea when we’ll get to see it in person?
Victor Laxman:
Liason seems less inflamatory - but open to whatever you think
Marie Sutherland:
I believe so, Gadren, but I could be wrong.
CAGrayWolf:
Agreed on Liaison
Tweek:
well I don’t really mind between rep and liaison to be honest…seeming we are kinda doing bother…reps are a pain because people will complain about their groups not being represented
Gadren:
So, Liaison it is?
Eleri:
maybe we could ask RAWA for a good word
CAGrayWolf starts to laugh
Michael Engberg:
People will be looking for the chat logs of this meeting today .. so the sooner you can release them .. the better
Tweek:
dictators is a good word <.<
Gadren:
I’ve always wanted to call ourselves “Links”, since we’re links between the DRC and explorers
Eleri:
Underground Overlords!
Vortmax2:
I like Emperor, myself, Tweek.
Victor Laxman:
i like “masters of time, space, and dimension”
Michael Engberg:
bahro blood drinkers??
CAGrayWolf:
We should divide up the forums amungst us … and then post. Sound like a plan?
Victor Laxman:
easier to spell then liansonsinon
Vortmax2:
Yeah, this Bahro blood sure is tasty!
Michael Engberg:
and it can make you fly…
Victor Laxman:
okay, well thanks again so much for your help…
Gadren:
Don’t you know? Bahro Blood gives you wings!
CAGrayWolf starts to laugh
Marie Sutherland:
The best way to fly is to throw yourself at the ground and miss.
Vortmax2:
(OOh, the DRC have a sense of humor! They’ll never believe this one!)
Victor Laxman:
hopefully nothing but good will come from this new arrangement…
Victor Laxman:
but we’re open to any suggestions if the need arises
Vortmax2:
I’ve been trying that one for years, Marie. I’m never properly distracted.
Eleri:
Anything you want us to pass on directly, right now?
Victor Laxman:
Please thank everyone for bearing up under the pressures of the elections…
Tweek:
hmm wonder what Delin means in anything
Victor Laxman:
we do know it was not always pleasant - and we have learned quite a bit as we move forward
Michael Engberg:
I would say let people know about the TH meetings - asap.. Even if you say more details are coming.
Victor Laxman:
yes - good mike
Marie Sutherland:
I would guess it’s a safe bet that it does, Tweek.
Vortmax2:
I’ve got some images too, and I’ll post them as well, if I can find a good place.
Victor Laxman:
let me end by saying that the DRC is not the same as it once was…
Tweek:
The fact that you have opted for liaisons shows that Victor
Victor Laxman:
without Dr. Watson we’re simply a loosely organised group that is drawn to the cavern
CAGrayWolf:
Victor, this is quite obvious to those of us who have been around awhile … and good to see I might add.
Victor Laxman:
much like all of you
Victor Laxman:
it’s a team effort at this point - thanks for being part of it
CAGrayWolf:
drawn = tugged = YANKED!
Victor Laxman:
okay photo op
Eleri:
We all want to be here, and do what we can
Tweek:
and because Wolfie is akward I have to set up specific permissons just for him >.<
Victor Laxman:
where is a good place for a group photo?
Eleri:
Marie, scooch over there by the guys
Tweek:
by the scope I would have thought
Victor Laxman:
we can all face the “camera”?
Gadren:
How about the community room?
Gadren:
Or the classroom?
Gadren:
Actually, the classroom would be better…closer up
Victor Laxman:
classroom - good
Victor Laxman:
let’s try it
Victor Laxman:
very nice!
Vortmax2:
Eleri! Where’d you go?
Vortmax2:
Oh no! She’s gone!
Gadren:
Well, at least I got this pic
Tweek:
hmm well could always photoshop her in if you can extract the image to a computer ^_^
Gadren:
Oh well, maybe we can get a full one later (with Kodama too)?
Tweek:
ah yes, knew we were missing someone else too.
Gadren:
So…anything else for this meeting?
Vortmax2:
Yeah! When do we get to see Kahlo?
Vortmax2:
Thanks for the picture! Very nice
Eleri:
Well, that was unpleasant
Victor Laxman:
this meeting is over (by default)
Victor Laxman:
El is back
Gadren:
We’re in the classroom…c’mon in!
CAGrayWolf:
This we lost her agehn
Vortmax2:
I think she’s here, but not on the Age Player list. It’s a common KI bug.
Vortmax2:
Yup, there she is!
Vortmax2:
Heh, there’s something maybe you guys could work on.
Michael Engberg:
see you all later
Marie Sutherland:
Thank you all
Michael Engberg:
Have a wonderful day…
Vortmax2:
Thank you for doing this!
Victor Laxman:
bye everyone - thanks again!
CAGrayWolf:
Bye all … and thank you.
CAGrayWolf starts to laugh
Tweek:
you know Victor looks scarily similar to my uncle Alan
Victor Laxman:
no nexus this time - good thing we’re all Yeesha enabled
Marie Sutherland:
We need maintenance to come check that door.
Vortmax2:
Oh no, your doors are broken?
Tweek:
^_^ how did you guys find the journey?
CAGrayWolf starts to laugh
CAGrayWolf:
DRC … Yeesha enabled?
Tweek:
yep took the journey after the phil issue apparently