From: Euan Mee <xlucid@...>
Date: 2002-04-26T13:56:08+09:00
Subject: Re: A Wild Idea: What do you think?

On 26 Apr 2002, Jim wrote (more or less):
> My idea is to have a Ruby Coding Vacation. I figure a 
> modest size group can pick a nice central location and get together
> for ~3-4 days of Ruby coding during the day, with discussions
> in the evenings...  much more hands on than a conference and
> one could work on their own project, but work with a group
> that is also working in a similar area.

> (Truth be told, I think this idea has come about because
> Ruby is like a drug. If I go for more than a couple of 
> days without programming in Ruby, I start having withdrawal 
> symptons. And, when I do have the opportunity to program in
> Ruby, the time I have is never enought. This ruby vacation 
> would be a great way for me to feed my habit.)

Wow - you even need a fix while you're on holiday!

It sounds a good idea to me, and with the right group a very good idea.

I'm in Scotland, so unlikely to participate in a North America jaunt, but I'd 
like to hear about it if it happens.  

Cheers,
     Euan
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