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| K-LUG - Linux Users Group. | | = K-LUG - Rochester, MN Area Linux Users Group = |
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| | Note: To request a wiki account, please join the mailing list and post a message. |
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| | We can use presentations for upcoming meetings, please see [http://www.k-lug.org/Meetings a list of ideas] if you're willing but lacking a topic. |
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| == LUG News == | | == LUG News == |
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| === "Technical" Meeting: Thursday July 12th ===
| | We generally meet monthly for technical presentations (2nd Thursday of the month, 6 pm, virtual), and monthly for socializing (varies). We no longer meet monthly for lunches, if you are interested in reviving this tradition please [http://k-lug.org/About contact an officer]. |
| We're having a picnic and relaxing evening instead. See the [http://www.k-lug.org/SocialMeeting Social Meetings page] for more details and to sign up.
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| === Planned Lunch: Thursday July 19th ===
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| 11:30 am, at the Apache Mall food court. Look for geeks sort of near Barnes&Noble. If the weather is nice, people from downtown may choose to walk together to lunch, it's a 30 minute walk.
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| === Planned Social: TBD, July === | | === Virtual Board Gaming Social: Friday December 5th === |
| Paintball at Skyline Raceway. Exact date and time will be announced when known.
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| Number of players: Ideally we need 6 or more players, although on weekends sometimes there are people at the field that can fill in but we cannot count on that.
| | Meeting link [https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72762793601?pwd=shPeCZHh7iWcwwqTpzLlr9HCcXGGb6.1 here]. |
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| Eligibility: All players must sign a waiver before play, no exceptions. If you wish to bring your kids, they must be at least 12 years old to play. Anyone under 18 must have a parent/guardian also sign the waivers. I can provide waivers directly to anyone who would like to complete them before the event.
| | Save time by signing up in advance for a free account at [https://en.boardgamearena.com/ Board Game Arena] (same place we've been using for several years now, you might already have an account) |
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| Skyline Raceway is located just off of 40th Street. Take 63 south (Broadway) to just past Fleet Farm and take the 40th Street exit and head up the hill, it is about 1 mile on your left with big signs marking the entrance.
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| Cost: There is a $10 field fee per player which covers the cost of your rental equipment, other than that you only need to purchase paint. Only field paint is allowed, you cannot stop off at Wal-Mart and grab a bucket of paint. The cost of paint is $65 per case. A case consists of 2000 balls, the case is separated out into four 500 ball bags. You do not need to purchase an entire case, you can buy a single bag if that is all you are going to shoot. Several players can easily split a case of paint an play for quite some time on that amount. The paint they use at the field is excellent quality.
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| Equipment/Clothes: If you already have your own equipment you are welcome to bring it and use it as long as your marker meets the chronograph requirements (feet per second). Otherwise just use one of the rentals. The field does not use CO2, so if that is what you are using, then be sure to top yourself off before you arrive. As for clothing, wear something baggy, the balls will not break on you as easily. Also make sure that it is clothing that you do not mind getting messy in. The dye does wash out, but with some materials it can be a bit stubborn. For those really concerned and it hurting padded vests are available for your use at the field. Also for the guys, you might want to consider protecting the goodies, getting hit there will sit you down for the day…
| | === Outside Social: Friday December 12th === |
| | Time to be determined, probably ~6 pm |
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| Type of play:
| | [https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/parks-recreation/park-programs Zoo Dazzle (lights only)] at Oxbow Park. Going to the lights only session allows us to not have to fight traffic backed up to the main road, we only have to give up the treats and activities like visiting with Santa, we still get the lights and the animals. |
| The field at Skyline is what is known as a “Speedball” field, there is no woods and there are no trees. Picture a field almost 50 yards long and 30 yards wide enclosed by nets. In the field are large inflatable obstacles called bunkers, each end of the field is a mirror of the other end so the sides are equal. Each game lasts 3 minutes, it is very fast paced and very fun, it really gets your heart pumping. This is very different from “Woods Ball” where you may not even see another player for 20 minutes. You will get shot! You will shoot other players! You will have fun! We have people of all ages and skill levels playing together, husbands bring even their wives to play, so bring your significant other and shoot them! You know you want to :)
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| Here is a link to the MDC Sports website with a few [http://www.mdcsports.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=70&Itemid=69 pictures of playing at Skyline] to give you a better idea.
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| === Planned Technical Meeting: Tuesday August 14th ===
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| ==== Watch for coming location ====
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| Speaker needed. Willing to present but don't have a topic? Not a valid excuse any more! See the Requested Topics List on the [http://www.k-lug.org/Meetings Meetings page].
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| === Planned Lunch: Thursday August 16th === | | === Upcoming Outdoor Socials TBD === |
| 11:30 am, at the Apache Mall food court. Look for geeks sort of near Barnes&Noble. If the weather is nice, people from downtown may choose to walk together to lunch, it's a 30 minute walk.
| | We're planning pickleball, and a geocaching hike on a new trail at Northern Heights Park (start on the WSW side and walk clockwise). |
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| === Planned Social: TBD, August ===
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| Most likely will be Saturday August 4th.
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| Geocaching followed by potluck/picnic/ice cream. Come for either or both as your interest level and time allows.
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| === Old News Items === | | === Old News Items === |
| See the [[OldNews]] page. | | See the [[OldNews]] page. |
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K-LUG - Rochester, MN Area Linux Users Group
Note: To request a wiki account, please join the mailing list and post a message.
We can use presentations for upcoming meetings, please see a list of ideas if you're willing but lacking a topic.
LUG News
We generally meet monthly for technical presentations (2nd Thursday of the month, 6 pm, virtual), and monthly for socializing (varies). We no longer meet monthly for lunches, if you are interested in reviving this tradition please contact an officer.
Virtual Board Gaming Social: Friday December 5th
6 pm
Meeting link here.
Save time by signing up in advance for a free account at Board Game Arena (same place we've been using for several years now, you might already have an account)
Outside Social: Friday December 12th
Time to be determined, probably ~6 pm
Zoo Dazzle (lights only) at Oxbow Park. Going to the lights only session allows us to not have to fight traffic backed up to the main road, we only have to give up the treats and activities like visiting with Santa, we still get the lights and the animals.
Upcoming Outdoor Socials TBD
We're planning pickleball, and a geocaching hike on a new trail at Northern Heights Park (start on the WSW side and walk clockwise).
Old News Items
See the OldNews page.
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