[OSM-talk-be] New list and mapping party.

[Dennis Bollyn]

> That's more or less how I imagine things myself. We still have to agree
> on a starting time. Does 10 sound OK? Or a bit later? 10h30?

My bus will arrive at 10h26, so 10h30 would be preferable for me. If I have
to take a bus earlier, it'll be 8h26. Otherwise I can always take a train
there, but that's less convenient for me.

> The stuff that's not needed for actual mapping can probably stay behind
> in the Keizer Karel. Is somebody volunteering to stay behind there? (We
> can also work in shifts, of course) It's not that I don't trust the
> owner, but it's not like I actually know him either. He was kind enough
> to present his own portable for us to use, though, so I guess he's all
> right. Installing java on it and josm shouldn't be too hard. I'll make
> sure I bring it on a USB stick. Personally, I don't think I'll be
> bringing my portable.

I wouldn't feel safe to leave my stuff there. The owner can probably be
trusted, but he might not always be able to keep an eye on it.
Alternatively, we can always get a locker at the station.
If someone stays behind, that's one person less who can map ;-).

> Oh and, I have never been to a mapping party either, let alone organize
> one. But it seemed like a good idea to try and get together. For me it's
> less important that all of Mechelen gets done, but more important that
> we exchange experiences and how we do things.

I also think that's the most important thing. AFAIK, there hasn't been a
real gathering of Belgian OSMers.

Regards,
Gyrbo