WWDC Meetup Update
The response to my proposal for a WWDC weblogger meetup has been good: so far we have ten intrepid souls in. The actual activities remains a bit uncertain at this point, but Michael McCracken made an interesting suggestion I hadn’t thought of: we could attend the San Francisco vs. Oakland game at SBC Park on July 2 (which, as it turns out, is fireworks night at the park).
This idea brings up an important question, though: how long does everyone plan to stick around? I agree that July 2 would be a good date since it wouldn’t conflict with any of Apple’s offical events, but I know a lot of people don’t plan to stay that long.
The idea of leaving the immediate vicinity of the Moscone Center (whether for a ball game, barbecue, or whatever) also introduces some transportation issues, but I agree with Michael that either we locals or public transportation could probably solve our problem there.
So, then, what does everyone think? Dinner and baseball? Just dinner? Just baseball? Or should we pursue the picnic/barbecue format (perhaps somewhere like Baker Beach, with its excellent Golden Gate Bridge vantage and picnic facilities)?
(Update: I just discussed this with one prospective attendee who made some excellent points about the merits of keeping this informal, flexible and close to Moscone. As this person pointed out, peoples’ schedules can change a lot over time, and it would probably be best, in terms of ensuring that everyone who wants to can particpate, to make sure this event is one where people can easily come and go as they want or need to.
This being the case, I have to say that the Thirsty Bear, an excellent restaurant right next to Moscone, is once again sounding like a solid choice.)