Topic: Flash Meetup

Organizers for an upcoming Des Moines, Iowa meetup are advised on venue selection, with the hosts recommending large bars or breweries over private rooms. Past experiences in Seattle and Oakland are cited as examples of why reservations can be a "fiasco." The preferred strategy is described as a "flash mob cocktail party" where a large group simply occupies a spacious public venue without formal booking.

Adam Curry recounts a successful "flash meetup" in Berkeley, California, attended by nearly 40 people. He notes the presence of several librarians and reminisces about his time as a "poster boy" for the American Library Association.

Grand Duke Wayne of Tigard, Oregon, donates $1100. The hosts announce a "flash meetup" organized by Mimi at the Gilman Brewery in Berkeley, California. The event is scheduled for Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and will feature appearances by the hosts and "Theodorable."