ideas

=Gathering of Ideas= =May 19-20= Feel free to use this space to jot down thoughts in relation to our gathering on the 19/20th.

Logistics
Let Robyn know your movements so I can assist with pickups, and plan food etc

Attendees:

 * Robyn
 * Steph
 * Sean (Available all weekend. Sleeping at home Saturday night)
 * Bridget (Available all weekend, except Saturday AM. Sleeping at home Saturday night)
 * Rose
 * Melanie
 * Margy

1. Sydney Writers Festival
Has some good sessions on the Saturday, for example:
 * DIY - 10:00-11:00 - 'on hand-made and the home grown'
 * No More Nuremberg Defense - 11:00-12:00 (Oops! Parramatta!)
 * Resistance - 11:30-12:30 - 'Demanding the Impossible'
 * The End of Trust? - 11:30-12:30 - with Satyajit Das (Phillip Adams has withdrawn)

//I suggest we go here in the morning Saturday and then meet back at our place for the afternoon at about 1pm// (Robyn)

Yes - I'll arrange for late lunch here - salads and crusty bread from 1pm on
 * Lunch at Robyn & Steph's?** (Sean)

2. Saturday afternoon conversations
agreeing on themes etc outcomes from morning

4. Dinner on the deck (take aways)
and conversation of course

5. Sunday lunchtime picnic
or...

Conversation starters:

 * What issues trouble us?
 * Common underpinnings?
 * How do new ideas gain legs?
 * Complacency
 * Action?

A possible event?
Parramatta