*Newest Chicago Meetup* December 3rd 2016, 2pm

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jacob wrote:...
PS: Question: Is anyone interested in playing a game of Squad Leader on some other occasion? Just throwing it out there.
I thought you specifically didn't like board games because you'd much rather spend your efforts on real life application? And why squad leader? Why not advanced squad leader, World In Flames or any other WWII game (of which there are very many and I believe SL might not even be one of the best) Why not 1830, 1889 or other 18xx?
The 18xx can be played by email/dropbox via a completely free client and the rules are available for free online, so they're totally free and presumably the world's best economic games.

Is there any sensible way to make the skill exchanges available in some digital format, like say youtube or similar media such that others could learn from it as well?

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@Fbeyer - Because I happen to own that game already and I'm looking to amortize it, simple as that ;-) ...

In terms of skill exchange, I doubt I could do any better in terms of video than what's already available on youtube. The benefit IRL would be hands-on practice, the ability to ask questions, make mistakes, ... In the past, I've had people over and they've spent 4 hours planing a board to 50% of its raw size; and surprisingly enjoyed it. Sometimes it's easier to learn by doing than by reading or watching. Of course I could record it anyway in case it helps. Time to launch an ERE youtube career? Maybe I should have taken MLH's camera during the stuff-exchange after all :-)

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Dragline wrote:Everyone looks so normal. Not a lentil in sight, even. :P
Isn't that amazing? It appears ERE people (and those getting there) are normal after all!

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jacob wrote: PPS: Since Chicago meetups are becoming a regular thing is there any interest in changing the format of the meetup or adding other meetups where skill-exchange is the primary focus. E.g. a meetup, where the main point is to brew 5 gallons of wine for $10, paint a picture, build a bench out of wood, cook 7 days worth of food in under 30 minutes for less than $20 in Chicago prices, tuning bicycles, etc.
I'd be up for learning something useful. The $20 per week meal plan sounds good. I'd also love to do some building or gardening-things I know next to nothing about.

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"cook 7 days worth of food in under 30 minutes for less than $20 in Chicago prices"

This is very interesting

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Sorry I missed this last one,

I'd be up for some sort of skill exchange. I do construction stuff(framing, plumbing, electrical), woodworking, homebrewing (beer), gardening
Want to learn welding, central air con installation/repair, self defense, aforementioned 7days/30min/$20 food, bike tuning

Would be great to see everyone again!

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(Nerdy looking guy, brought homebrewed beer)

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Noided wrote:"cook 7 days worth of food in under 30 minutes for less than $20 in Chicago prices"

This is very interesting

+1

I would be interested.

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New meetup. Saturday December 3rd. Who's in?

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Not going to be able to make this one after all. Family plans came up :(
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I'm in!

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Ja, I would come.

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I have it on my calendar

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I would. I log in rarely to the forum though.

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Five maybes. What of it? Unless theanimal has somewhere in mind, I offer my apartment as hosting site. We could try a cooking demo and I've already starting collecting topics for discussion.

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I am place indifferent.

I also have a friend I'll be bringing along. He's got the ERE mindset but not active on the forums. He's also been dubbed as the recordholder by Jacob of converting the most people to ERE in real life.

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So right now there's Miss LonelyHearts, Sky, Jay, Jenie, myself and my friend.

No other suggestions have been proposed so I think we will go with Miss LonelyHeart's apartment as the mee tup location.

Time? 2 pm?

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2pm sounds fine to me. I will be driving so hopefully there is parking in the area.

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2pm it is. More details tomorrow.

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