Comments on: 27, The Cape Town Way http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/ Entrepreneur | Writer | Speaker Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:58:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Srikanth http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/comment-page-1/#comment-416696 Srikanth Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:50:49 +0000 http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/#comment-416696 [...] Who” Christmas seiapcl here –And see the #3 “Doctor Who” Christmas seiapcl here Camille Dewing lives and writes in New York City. Visit her website at [...] [...] Who” Christmas seiapcl here –And see the #3 “Doctor Who” Christmas seiapcl here Camille Dewing lives and writes in New York City. Visit her website at [...]

]]> By: Gex http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/comment-page-1/#comment-416643 Gex Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:31:28 +0000 http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/#comment-416643 I cdouln’t find your email addess but wanted to share this with you.We currently share our home with six cats including two from the shelter and three fosters that we cdouln’t part with.I hope that it helps.The Rainbow Bridge>>>> Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.>>>> When an animal dies that has been especially close to>> someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.>>>> There are meadows and hills for all of our special>> friends so they can run and play together.>> There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and>> our friends are warm and comfortable.>>>> All the animals who had been ill and old are restored>> to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are>> made whole and strong again, just as we remember>> them in our dreams of days and times gone by.>> The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing;>> they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.>>>> They all run and play together, but the day comes when one>> suddenly stops and looks into the distance. Her bright eyes are intent;>> Her eager body quivers. Suddenly she begins to run from the group,>> flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her faster and faster.>>>> You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally>> meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.>> The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the>> beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet,>> so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.>>>> Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….>>>> Author unknown… I cdouln’t find your email addess but wanted to share this with you.We currently share our home with six cats including two from the shelter and three fosters that we cdouln’t part with.I hope that it helps.The Rainbow Bridge>>>> Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.>>>> When an animal dies that has been especially close to>> someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.>>>> There are meadows and hills for all of our special>> friends so they can run and play together.>> There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and>> our friends are warm and comfortable.>>>> All the animals who had been ill and old are restored>> to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are>> made whole and strong again, just as we remember>> them in our dreams of days and times gone by.>> The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing;>> they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.>>>> They all run and play together, but the day comes when one>> suddenly stops and looks into the distance. Her bright eyes are intent;>> Her eager body quivers. Suddenly she begins to run from the group,>> flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her faster and faster.>>>> You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally>> meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.>> The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the>> beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet,>> so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.>>>> Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….>>>> Author unknown…

]]> By: Caitlynn http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/comment-page-1/#comment-416216 Caitlynn Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:04:07 +0000 http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/#comment-416216 Melissa — thknas so much for this timely reminder. Most of my life & “Job” lately has been getting my mom settled & re-settled in assisted living for the past few months, with little energy left over for creative pursuits. And last night I just remembered that making the MUSIC my first priority is what I need. Life presents us with it’s challenges and continuing to work in a creative field while making sure mom is safe has been mine this year. Thanks again for your post. In harmony, Deborah Melissa — thknas so much for this timely reminder. Most of my life & “Job” lately has been getting my mom settled & re-settled in assisted living for the past few months, with little energy left over for creative pursuits. And last night I just remembered that making the MUSIC my first priority is what I need. Life presents us with it’s challenges and continuing to work in a creative field while making sure mom is safe has been mine this year. Thanks again for your post. In harmony, Deborah

]]> By: Myrina http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/comment-page-1/#comment-414541 Myrina Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:26:33 +0000 http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/#comment-414541 My Google-powered heart spikped a beat when I saw this in my Google Reader this morning, shortly after having read my Google Mail and checked my appointments in my Google Calendar. :)I briefly gave Google Tasks a spin: It’s not GTD-able yet, but you’ve noticed that already. Here’s to hoping that some GTD-head at Google takes it upon him- or herself to do the necessary. Finally I’ll be able to live my hyper-efficient life 100% Google Pure. My Google-powered heart spikped a beat when I saw this in my Google Reader this morning, shortly after having read my Google Mail and checked my appointments in my Google Calendar. :)I briefly gave Google Tasks a spin: It’s not GTD-able yet, but you’ve noticed that already. Here’s to hoping that some GTD-head at Google takes it upon him- or herself to do the necessary. Finally I’ll be able to live my hyper-efficient life 100% Google Pure.

]]> By: Hunter/Gatherer of Genius that is.. at Hunter of Genius http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/comment-page-1/#comment-5693 Hunter/Gatherer of Genius that is.. at Hunter of Genius Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:20:43 +0000 http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/#comment-5693 [...] The 27dinners, as factious as they may be in these early phases are a good example of this, born of the geekdinners and BarCamps. Another of the maxims that has shown its consistency through economic history is that culture precedes commerce. There is method in the madness of playing together first. (And I’m not bloody well playing golf to get the advantages - dinner & fabulous wine now THAT’s an idea) [...] [...] The 27dinners, as factious as they may be in these early phases are a good example of this, born of the geekdinners and BarCamps. Another of the maxims that has shown its consistency through economic history is that culture precedes commerce. There is method in the madness of playing together first. (And I’m not bloody well playing golf to get the advantages – dinner & fabulous wine now THAT’s an idea) [...]

]]> By: Hunter/Gatherer of Genius at Hunter of Genius http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/comment-page-1/#comment-5686 Hunter/Gatherer of Genius at Hunter of Genius Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:45:59 +0000 http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/#comment-5686 [...] The 27dinners, born of the geekdinners and BarCamps here, as factious as they may be in these early phases are a good example of this, . Another of the maxims that has shown its consistency through economic history is: culture precedes commerce. There is method in the madness of playing together first. (And I’m not bloody well playing golf to get the advantages - dinner & fabulous wine now THAT’s an idea) I did a post yesterday at SARocks! on the challenges we face with start-up culture particularly in the tech sector here in South Africa. We have some visionary leaders coming to the fore, some hypertalented hardworking geeks, beauty-obsessed designers and fascinated venture capitalists.. it could be worse! [...] [...] The 27dinners, born of the geekdinners and BarCamps here, as factious as they may be in these early phases are a good example of this, . Another of the maxims that has shown its consistency through economic history is: culture precedes commerce. There is method in the madness of playing together first. (And I’m not bloody well playing golf to get the advantages – dinner & fabulous wine now THAT’s an idea) I did a post yesterday at SARocks! on the challenges we face with start-up culture particularly in the tech sector here in South Africa. We have some visionary leaders coming to the fore, some hypertalented hardworking geeks, beauty-obsessed designers and fascinated venture capitalists.. it could be worse! [...]

]]> By: Tertia http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/comment-page-1/#comment-5501 Tertia Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:07:02 +0000 http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/#comment-5501 wrote this LOOOONG comment and then thought it was too long to post in the comments section of someone else's blog, so did a blog post about it here http://www.tertia.org/so_close/2007/03/my_take_on_the_.html wrote this LOOOONG comment and then thought it was too long to post in the comments section of someone else’s blog, so did a blog post about it here http://www.tertia.org/so_close/2007/03/my_take_on_the_.html

]]> By: Neil Blakey-Milner http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/comment-page-1/#comment-5500 Neil Blakey-Milner Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:31:52 +0000 http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/#comment-5500 Since it hasn't been said enough - thanks to you and everyone else for doing the hard and unrewarding tasks behind the scenes. You're doing well - we wouldn't be suggesting things if we didn't buy into everything enough to be unhappy about it not being even better... Or, put another way, compare the names of the people who've provided criticism, and the names of people who've already signed up for the next one... Since it hasn’t been said enough – thanks to you and everyone else for doing the hard and unrewarding tasks behind the scenes. You’re doing well – we wouldn’t be suggesting things if we didn’t buy into everything enough to be unhappy about it not being even better…

Or, put another way, compare the names of the people who’ve provided criticism, and the names of people who’ve already signed up for the next one…

]]> By: Mike http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/comment-page-1/#comment-5493 Mike Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:20:39 +0000 http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/#comment-5493 Neil, Sessa knows I say what I say with respect and my tongue-firmly-in-my-cheek (I hope) seeing as he walked away with the 'cocky little shit' award at the dinner, head held high. Whiny little shit is the next step up. Regarding the overwhelming flood of 'suggestions' and ideas for improving on what must have been a truly difficult experience for you all to have gone through, consider this: 1. They say a crap day on the golf course is better than any good day at work. I say a crap 27 dinner is still better than sitting at home with a broadband connection and second-rate porn. 2. Do you honestly think we intended the speakers to go on for longer than 10 min each? Bear in mind they all volunteered, are not professional (with the exception of Guy who kept to 10 min) and it's kinda hard to stand up in the middle of someone's speech and stop them. 3. Not one person seems to realise that professional conference organisers charge in the region of R 500 for the kind of quality AV, entertainment, food, service, networking OPPORTUNITY (yes, you could have swopped tables in between speeches, or met outside, or before, or made paper aeroplanes from your business cards and sent them across the room, etc.) like 27, and yet we charge nothing, In fact we lose money every time because we pay for everything, including the people who eat and don't pay enough for their meals. 4. This is our second attempt, and first attempt in Cape Town. Were you expecting it to be perfect? 5. It was marketers with geeks who originated the first BarCamp, marketers with geeks who initiated the first geek dinners and marketers with geeks who brought about 27. We go together like peas and carrots. Neil, Sessa knows I say what I say with respect and my tongue-firmly-in-my-cheek (I hope) seeing as he walked away with the ‘cocky little shit’ award at the dinner, head held high. Whiny little shit is the next step up.

Regarding the overwhelming flood of ‘suggestions’ and ideas for improving on what must have been a truly difficult experience for you all to have gone through, consider this:

1. They say a crap day on the golf course is better than any good day at work. I say a crap 27 dinner is still better than sitting at home with a broadband connection and second-rate porn.

2. Do you honestly think we intended the speakers to go on for longer than 10 min each? Bear in mind they all volunteered, are not professional (with the exception of Guy who kept to 10 min) and it’s kinda hard to stand up in the middle of someone’s speech and stop them.

3. Not one person seems to realise that professional conference organisers charge in the region of R 500 for the kind of quality AV, entertainment, food, service, networking OPPORTUNITY (yes, you could have swopped tables in between speeches, or met outside, or before, or made paper aeroplanes from your business cards and sent them across the room, etc.) like 27, and yet we charge nothing, In fact we lose money every time because we pay for everything, including the people who eat and don’t pay enough for their meals.

4. This is our second attempt, and first attempt in Cape Town. Were you expecting it to be perfect?

5. It was marketers with geeks who originated the first BarCamp, marketers with geeks who initiated the first geek dinners and marketers with geeks who brought about 27. We go together like peas and carrots.

]]> By: Neil Blakey-Milner http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/comment-page-1/#comment-5492 Neil Blakey-Milner Thu, 01 Mar 2007 14:18:11 +0000 http://www.mikestopforth.com/2007/02/28/27-the-cape-town-way/#comment-5492 I may be a whiny little shit too, since sessa's about spot-on with ``Maybe this is why you thought that CPT is difficult to connect in, because it actually was. The environment was not socially conducive, it was actually the exact opposite.''. I've posted a few suggestions on my web log at http://nxsy.org/blog/archives/2007/03/01/27dinner-reportback regarding a bit more thinking into the actual structure and activities within the events - which hopefully would facilitate more meetings and discussion between people. Neil I may be a whiny little shit too, since sessa’s about spot-on with “Maybe this is why you thought that CPT is difficult to connect in, because it actually was. The environment was not socially conducive, it was actually the exact opposite.”.

I’ve posted a few suggestions on my web log at http://nxsy.org/blog/archives/2007/03/01/27dinner-reportback regarding a bit more thinking into the actual structure and activities within the events – which hopefully would facilitate more meetings and discussion between people.

Neil

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