[clue] New Hackerspace in progress - Longmont

Wed Jul 3 14:34:47 MDT 2013

Hi Dan,

I believe the current plan/idea as far as membership fees is going to be a
25/50/75. Where $25 is student/poor hacker, $50 is standard, and $75 for
family. While that isn't solid in stone, its sort of looking like that will
be the approx. costs; you can ping me again in a month or so, when this
plan solidifies.

The really cool thing about Longmont, is that we are getting a lot of
support from the city itself. The city really seems to want us there, and
wants to help us; which is great!

I really recommend you follow our groups that I provided earlier, and you
will get updates as we progress along; and heck, if you want to join in the
fun, you are more than welcome to do that as well.

Mike

On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 2:23 PM, Dan Kulinski <daniel at kulinski.net> wrote:

> I'll be watching your space as it is almost equidistant (time wise at
> least) for me since I live in north Thornton.  I haven't joined Denhac but
> my kids are graduating over the next couple of years and I will suddenly
> have an abundance of free time.
>
> What are you, as a hackerspace, looking to make the membership fees?
>
> I already sought out your Google groups and G+ page.  Good luck with the
> space, I'm looking forward to visiting it soon.
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 2:15 PM, Mike <mikedawg at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> DenHac is awesome, and they have awesome people there. I really wish I
>> could get more involved with the various 303 groups that tend to congregate
>> there; but again, the whole family thing and long drive to get there get in
>> the way.
>>
>> I would almost guarantee I would be a member of DenHac if I lived closer;
>> just the distance makes it unreasonable for me to go. It would be my dream,
>> that we get a similar group of people to congregate here in Longmont (if
>> they are closer to this area). Right now, I can say, that I'm definitely in
>> the minority of people, as far as interests goes at this Longmont
>> Hackerspace (we are calling it "TinkerMill"). I'm the linux/security admin
>> guy, who likes electronics. From what I've seen so far coming to the
>> meetings, there are a very wide range of people, people that enjoy some of
>> the more artistic stuff/building stuff, some people who want to get their
>> hands on 3d/laser printers and stuff.
>>
>> All that being said, it is cool that there are people with other
>> interests than mine, but it would be nice if I could convince a few people
>> with similar interests to mine could join as well.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 1:55 PM, Dan Kulinski <daniel at kulinski.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Denhac has a lot of awesome people.  I have been there twice now, once
>>> to attend a class and once to give a class.  In fact I will be giving
>>> another class soon at Denhac, once again on Linux virtualization.
>>>
>>> While I agree that the location doesn't scream a warm invitation, the
>>> people are fantastic.
>>>
>>> I'll be watching the Longmont space, having more places to do projects
>>> is never a bad idea!
>>>
>>> Dan
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 1:23 PM, Mike <mikedawg at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Mike,
>>>>
>>>> I just moved to CO about 8 months ago, and when I came up looking for
>>>> houses on one visit; I cruised by DenHac. As you said, super awesome
>>>> concept, and a lot of neat stuff going on. Unfortunately, I ended up
>>>> renting a place in Longmont, and the drive between here and DenHac is
>>>> pretty rough, once you start to consider family and kids, and everything.
>>>>
>>>> A similar situation with the various meetups and LUGs as well. Boulder
>>>> has a LUG and there is this more Denver-centric LUG. While Boulder isn't
>>>> too far, I have a tough time attending so many meetups per week; it would
>>>> be nice to have something in Longmont.
>>>>
>>>> We have several people from DenHac's board helping us with our
>>>> hackerspace in here, and we're doing our best to build it up. The locations
>>>> we are looking to stay in are in maybe shadier parts of Longmont, but
>>>> honestly, I would have no problem with the "shadiest" part of Longmont.
>>>>
>>>> If you're interested in the MeetUp for the hackerspace, we have been
>>>> using MeetUp to schedule our meetings (
>>>> http://www.meetup.com/LongmontHackerSpace/ ) but we're slowly
>>>> transitioning to the website ( http://www.tinkermill.org/ ) and G+ (
>>>> https://plus.google.com/103039872489846452718 ).
>>>>
>>>> If you're interested in potential classes or whatever, you can check
>>>> out our G+ page for the invite. Let me know if you have any questions.
>>>>
>>>> Mike
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 1:12 PM, Mike Bean <beandaemon at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I'd be intrigued.  Depending on time.  Granted, I have a pretty lousy
>>>>> track record for making it to clue meetings, but points for good intentions
>>>>> right?  (Longmont is about a 20 min drive up wadsworth).  Tried to go to
>>>>> denhac a couple times,  always chickened out.  LOVE the concept.  Can't
>>>>> afford the member fees and I'll be honest, something about the
>>>>> building/neighborhood doesn't exactly scream inviting to me.  OK, OK, let's
>>>>> just accept it upfront that I'm a little chicken(@#$%) from time to time = )
>>>>>
>>>>> Mike Bean
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 11:27 PM, Mike <mikedawg at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi All,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Been doing a lot of work in Longmont; working on building a
>>>>>> hackerspace. I'm not sure how many people are near Longmont; however, I've
>>>>>> been a member of this list (and Boulder's) for about 6 months, just because
>>>>>> I enjoy watching the linux community in action.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> As part of this movement, we have chosen to do classes to get people
>>>>>> involved with the group as well. I'm not sure how much of this list may be
>>>>>> in Longmont, or if folks are even relatively close to Longmont, are
>>>>>> interested in a drive up to Longmont. We are planning to potentially put
>>>>>> together a linux class.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I think initially we can start with introductions, maybe work on some
>>>>>> installs, and sort of gauge the groups interests. We have space lined up on
>>>>>> Saturday's at the Longmont Police Station at 225 Kimbark St (
>>>>>> https://www.google.com/maps?q=225+Kimbark+St,+Longmont,+CO&sll=40.16795899989814,-105.09800829058253&sspn=0.12291964176483818,0.2884479871897973&t=m&dg=opt&hnear=225+Kimbark+St,+Longmont,+Colorado+80501&z=16 ).
>>>>>> In future classes, again, depending on the groups interests we can aim for
>>>>>> more, or less complexity, maybe something like studying for the LPI/Linux+
>>>>>> exams, or different topics. We have the space at the Longmont Police
>>>>>> station from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, but I'm definitely looking at starting the
>>>>>> class/group session at 1:00 PM.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If anybody can let me know their interests in such a group, it would
>>>>>> definitely be appreciated. Let me know if you're interested in meeting up
>>>>>> this Saturday in Longmont for this group!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>>
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>>>>
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>> Mike
>>
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Mike
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