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You got THAT right! We're talking about BarCampMilwaukee 7.

And we're taking requests.

Reply to this post with things you liked. Things you'd like added. Things you'd like deleted. Things you'd like modified. Things you'd like to help with. I've already started a list:

++ Food was epic. Thanks to Jenn and Jen and the pot luck providers and the late afternoon second soda run AND all those muscular young men who helped haul the Sunday lunch to the second floor. (And many others too numerous to mention.)

++ Bucketworks continues to become more and more like home. Those membership discounts expire today, so re-up now!

-- Name tags with 20% more stickiness. Maybe even 25% more.

-- Registration roster sorted by shoe size, not registration date, because everyone knows their shoe size.

What's YOUR $0.02? We're listening.

It's Sunday, it's only 11am... come on down to Bucketworks for KidsCamp and Day 2 of BarCamp.

We're here until 4pm, come down and learn, teach, share, and meet....

Hello BarCampers! It's been a crazy day of getting the Bucket ready.

Were you planning on staying over at Bucketworks on Friday night?  You need to let us know!

Either find us at the party, or please call 414-212-5704 or 414-215-0215 to make arrangements...

Thanks!

It's now three days until KidsCamp!

Exciting, yes?  I hope everyone is excited!

We will have some general crafts, Legos, some computers to play on and learn programming, a learn to solder station, and a session on learning how to make a worm bin.

Let's see what else we can come up with.  If you, fellow BarCampers, can help out by bringing in some craft supplies, or can run a session, please do so!  Let's get our younger BarCampers hooked on lifetime of learning and technology!

KidsCamp @ BarCamp will be on Sunday, October 2 from 10am to 3pm.  Kids of all ages are welcome!

1. You must be registered.

2. Show up at 9 am on Saturday.

3. We have plenty for everyone who has registered as of today.

4. First come, first serve for the rest!

What do they look like? Check out my tweet (around 7:20 pm) for the link to a sneak preview.

When you signed up for BarCamp (you did sign up, right?) you indicated when you would be there. Here's a quick breakdown as of September 29, 2011.

And hey, the party is tomorrow!

You cannot attend every session... it's just impossible!

So what do you do?

You hope someone records some of the sessions you can't attend.

I'll be bringing an audio recorder with well over 30 hours of recording time, but it can only be in one session at a time.

If you've got an audio recorder, video camera, sketch pad, typewriter, or some other device that can help capture what happens, please bring it!

Don't like editing? Give it to me, and I'll edit it (probably) for you (maybe) some time before BarCampMilwaukee7.

So who is in? BarCamp is awesome because it's about sharing. So if you can help share it with others, that is a mighty gift!

Some folks are having issues figuring out how to register for BarCamp Milwaukee.

Registering for this site is the way that you register for the unconference.

There is no fee to attend and everyone is welcome! You can register between now and the time it starts; the registration will not close.

I hope to see you there!

The Amazing Jenn Turner has, with one flick of her finger, arranged for Saturday lunch's main course. (And Sunday lunch, but 'Sunday' isn't in this blog post's title.)

It's gonna be *wonderful*.

But we need some fillin's and fixin's. We need beverages. Munchies. Chips. Salads and other greenery. Munchables.

And sweets if the cookies and brownies that come with the main course aren't enough. (I'm thinking CAKE. BarCampCake, hmmmm, Amy?)

So - reply to this post or contact me separately  (@whil on twitter) to let me know what YOU are bringing.

Just posting this years breakfast menu to clear up any confusion about whether chris and I will be providing breakfast again this year.  These are the items that Chris and I will be taking care of, although I need to follow up with our free coffee provider.

Buttermilk Pancakes (either in plain or chocolate chip, with syrup or
berries and cream for topping)
Turkey Sausage
Scrambled Eggs
Hash browns
Berry Quinoa
*NEW* Pumpkin breakfast cake
Fresh fruit (Apples, Oranges, Bananas, Etc)
Whole wheat bagels (with some form of jam)
Milk (I will only be buying one carton this year, either skim or 1%)
Soy milk
Alterra Coffee

We will have our own griddles this year.  Only thing we don't have is a rice cooker for the quinoa.

A few people have asked about the Pot Luck Lunch on Saturday, so here's the scoop:

No one stepped up this year to organize the Pot Luck Lunch.

That said, if you'd like to bring something to share, please do!

It's been a tradition since the first BarCampMilwaukee that people bring food and drink to share with others. Bring a crock-pot full of something delicious, bring a case of your favorite beverages. Bring a cake, or some cookies. (No, really, please bring cookies!) Heck, you could even bring fruit.

BarCamp is organized by volunteers, and if no one volunteers to do something, it won't get done.

So while we will provide food for lunch on Saturday, you are more than welcome to bring something, and if you do, I guess we'll have a Pot Luck Lunch. :)

By posting this we shall hereby declare BarCampMilwaukee6 a "Temporary Hackerspace" for the duration of the event.

What is a hackerspace? Ask Wikipedia or visit hackerspaces.org

And you know what a hackerspace needs? It's own stamp.

We got that covered.

Bring your passport if you got one... or just hang out and hack on whatever you like to hack on while BarCamp is happening.

What's the tag for BarCampMilwaukee6?

#bcmke6

Yeah. That's the one.

You can search for it on Twitter.

If you want more, Just read this post, and change the '5' to a '6' and you're good to go.

Lightning Talks will take place starting at 7pm on Saturday night.

How does it work? You get 5 minutes to talk...

Talk about what? Well, anything!

Do you have an awesome idea you want to share with people? Maybe an idea for a product or service you'd like someone to offer? Want to show off your latest pet project? Tell people how they can help the homeless?

You get 5 minutes, but if you can do it in less, that's cool too. Share an idea, show off something cool.

If you're not going to lead a session, you should definitely do a talk. It's a great way to still share with everyone, in a much smaller dose.

And if you lead a session before the Lightning Talks and it wasn't widely attended, feel free to hit the highlights in 5 minutes or less. Want to promote your session for Sunday? Do a focused five minute talk promoting it.

(As usual, there will be no "sales pitches" allowed.We're working on a way to allow anonymous reporting of suspected sales pitches via the Internet and crowdsourcing technology. It'll be "epic" as the kids say.)