[GeekDinner-planning] People who were on the list but didn' t pitch.

[Adrian Moisey]

Hi

> I also have a problem, but it's slightly different. My problem is that
> I don't really know if I will be able to attend a dinner until about
> four or so days ahead of time, due to work. By then it's often booked
> out. So either I must always reserve myself a place and then remove
> myself when I can't make it a couple of days before or just forget
> about it and hope I can still get a place. I don't want to
> inconvenience others but this is my situation, being based about 400KM
> from Cape Town.

1) move closer
2) if you put your name up (on attendance list or the waiting list), you
must either:
  a) pitch
  b) remove your name in a timely manner

I think people are finding it easier to put their name on the list then
to take their off the list.

The reminder was sent out six (6!) days before the event.  Why not make
your e-mail client make noises and flash lights and stuff and things
when you get Jonathans announcement mail?

Welcome to 2008 people, we live in the future!  Let technology work for you.