The Sword and Laser discussion

Was wondering if there was an Austin local meetup group. I may be relocating to that area and would love to join a group of it exists.

I live in ATX, but don't know of any groups.

Also in Austin, also not aware of a group.

I would be down for a S&L Austin group!

I would be interested in one as well, but am a little limited on time.

Hey guys! so I am in Austin now (Cedar Park actually). Are there any days of the week or areas of town that's preferable? I am pretty flexible. We would probably want to meet at the end of the month to talk about the Book of the Month (or even the first week of the month to talk about the previous month's book).

I would vote on meeting at the end of the month. My schedule is also pretty flexible. We must also decide which of the gazillion coffee shops we should meet at?

What part of Austin are you in, Sandra?

South Austin, but I can get to downtown pretty quickly so BookPeople or the Hideout could be fun.

I was thinking a bookstore could be cool if they have a cafe and space for us. If we do downtown or even south, the weekends would probably be better for me. We could make a standing last Saturday or Sunday of the month appointment.

Book People isn't that far for me either. weekends would also be preferable. But I'm open to other coffee shops.

We can always try Book People, and if it doesn't work, try a different place the next month. Does anyone have a preference for Saturdays or Sundays?

Both days work for me, but I would prefer to meet earlier in the day rather than at night. I'm free the 29th if we wanted to meet this month.

The 29th works for me. 2pm?

Works for me. Adding it to my calendar.

OK cool! I made an event too. Guess I need to get started on the book!

Sounds good, we can meet in the cafe at the bookstore.

I stickied your thread and put the date of your next meetup in the title in case others might want to join.

Thank you Rob!

Your welcome. It's always nice to see another local meet-up get started.

Maybe if I come to Pax South one of these years and the dates line up, I can crash the party :)

Here and in a gray Slytherin shirt. Found a table st the cafe.

on my way. running a few behind.

I think the first Meetup of the Austin Sword & Laser Group was a success!

Yeah it was! Our next meeting will be Feb. 26th at 2pm at BookPeople if anyone wants to join us.

Hope to see you guys tomorrow to talk about The Salt Roads aka why I've been so salty this month.

Haha, see you tomorrow!

Next meeting is March 26th at 2pm.

Strangely enough John Scalzi is doing a book signing at BookPeople at 3pm on the 26th. The cafe might be busier than usual.

Yikes, the place might be packed. Do we want to look for another place to meet? Epoch? Or does anyone else have a coffee shop they prefer?

I don't really have a preference. Do you think moving it up an hour to 1 might help?

I'm not sure if I can get there by 1. I heard Cenote is a nice coffee shop, if that's ok?

Never been, but if they have coffee and chairs I'm good with it.

I'm good with trying a new place. Is it somewhat close to BookPeople?

It's less than 2 miles away, just on the other side of the highway. They have a small parking lot next to the church.

Parking, chairs, and coffee - sounds good to me!

Running just the tiniest bit late.

Found a small table inside in the back.

outside now

Here and in line for a coffee - I reeeeeeeaallly need one today.

Here is a link to the page of the guy I mention that also has a podcast and reviews books. I haven't listed to any for awhile, but he was always high energy, and if he didn't like something, he did not hold back. https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Next meeting will be April 30th, location tba. in case we have any thread lurkers.

I would suggest meeting at Spider House (does not contain actual spiders). Let me know if that works for ya'll.

I am up for that, as long as you promise there are no spiders.

Sounds good to me. (I'm currently covered in spiders...)

Anyone here yet?

I'm on my way, be maybe 10 mins.

Ok, grabbed a table.

Had a great time, as usual. Next meeting will be May 21st at 2pm with location tba.

Yes it was! Come out and have some coffee, mineral water or other assorted drinks with us! Want to stick with Spider house next month as well?

Spider House works for me.