Posted by physicianspeace on November 3, 2010 at 4:54pm
Joining in with this group to help me find a drupal developer to work on a couple of sites and just to keep my finger on the pulse of drupal developments. Please contact me at 757-625-7569 ext 315 and ask for Ellen.
Thanks!
Ellen
Comments
As you can tell by this late
As you can tell by this late response (just saw your post), the Tidewater group is somewhat inactive. We had a meetup last summer but nothing since.
That said, I'm not a developer, but I am a themer currently working in the field. Always open to making connections, feel free to contact me at jack@johnhaas.com if you'd ever like to chat.
Still here
I'm still around and still up for meetups.
Just got version one of our drupal site up in november.. then the holidays came and went, and I just got back from Drupalcon Chicago.
-Jeff
Poquoson, VA
Hey Jeff, how was your
Hey Jeff, how was your DrupalCon? I was there too.
Interested in meeting other Drupalers
Hi -
I'm semi-retired so I have a lot of time to work with drupal and would enjoy the opportunity to meet with others who are using the tool as well. My first site is going live soon (after months of work), and I'm interested in sharing my experiences as well as learning from others. At this time I'm very interested in learning what I can to make drupal sites easier for average computer users updating content, as well as managing developer updates/versions as smoothly as possible.
So, if a meeting is in the works, please let me know and I'll do my best to swing by.
Thanks,
Ken
Meetups
I am all for a (monthly?) local meetup. Even if its across the water from me as long as it starts at 7 or so I can do it cause the tunnel chaos is over by then. Location should be somewhere we can show sites on a screen if possible. Anyone have a location and want to propose some dates to get the next one going?
Jeff
Meetings - Followup
Hi -
Sorry not to have gotten back to you sooner on this as I'd like to participate in a local meetup. I live in Hampton so getting together on the Peninsula is pretty easy for me. Starting around 7:00 sounds good.
Ken
Oh man I wish we had kept up
Oh man I wish we had kept up the meetups. Could've known you were there. I had a great time at drupalcon and learned a lot of stuff, but this time it was more about networking and meeting people/companies than learning. We're looking to do some kind of training or drupalcamp or something up at VT campus in the future so i as scouting for that.
You want to try to get the group together again? I liked the food at the pizza place, but we should probably go somewhere we can hear each other talk.
I think part of the reason I
I think part of the reason I didn't press for more meetups was the whole 'Bridge-Tunnel' issue. I am always so paranoid about going across the water, afraid I'll hit traffic and be stuck in the car for hours.
Meet Up - Norfolk Group
Let's just put in a date for second week of May - I'm available on Tues or Wed.
Ellen
i've been posting on another
i've been posting on another thread, so i don't know if youve seen it - but i have a space we can use thats large enough and has wifi in downtown norfolk. email me at info (at) studioaarrgh.com and we can nail down a date.
Meet Up
I'm free on Tuesday or Wednesday as well and would like to meet other Drupal ninjas in the area :)
I've posted a link to this
I've posted a link to this thread on the other, and given it to those who have privately emailed me. looks like may 10th or 11th is a good date, hows that sound to everyone else? What's a good start time? 7?
My office is located at 259 Granby St. Suite 250. Norfolk, Va 23510. I've got a large conference room with a 50" screen if we want to do any presentations. I'll spring for refreshments. Just let me know what people prefer.
Parking at MacArthur Mall and strolling over would probably be easiest for folks.
Oh, and I know a guy in
Oh, and I know a guy in Richmond who was a core contributor during Google's Summer of Code who'd prolly be happy to come down and speak for us if anyone would be interested in that.
I vote for the 10th @7 We
I vote for the 10th @7
We should put a little agenda together, the last meetup was kinda free-form.
For example: Drupal 7: Who is dabbling, and your experiences so far
May 10th @ 7pm
That works for me.
Not going to be able to make
Not going to be able to make it by then, have a meeting that ends at 8pm in Richmond.
I guess there will always be others :)
I was able to reschedule, so
I was able to reschedule, so I should see you all at the meetup!
Looking forward to it.
ok, turns out I was not able
ok, turns out I was not able to change my meeting.
going to end up missing this one... not for lack of trying though.
May 10th @ 7pm works for me too
Awesome. May 10th @ 7pm works for me too. Looking forward to meeting everyone.
@jerseycheese - I agree, an agenda is a great idea. I'm curious to hear what kinds of projects everyone is working on currently. Our team works with a few non-profits in the DC area, and some medical related facilities in HRO. I'd be happy to share some of our experiences with everyone.
Josh Fischer
www.artsmithmedia.com
How bout this for the start
How bout this for the start of an agenda (open to ideas, just tryin to get the discussion flowing
A. Meet and greet.
Everybody introduces themselves and a brief explanation of their involvement with Drupal as well as previous experience (if any) with the TDUG.
B. Round Table Discussion among Atendees: Proposed Topic - Why do you use Drupal?
C. Screening and post-discussion: Mike Monteiro of Mule Design Studio | F*ck You. Pay Me.
D. Organizational Stuff: Set a date for the next meeting, pick someone to be in charge (formally or informally, whatever), Ask atendees for input on future speakers theyd like to see.
E. Beers and Socialising after for those who can hang.
Ideas? Input?
Buehller? Buehller?
Buehller? Buehller?
Buehller? Buehller?
Buehller? Buehller?
I'm in
Im in for that date and time. Looking forward to it.
Your itinerary looks fine to me.
I'll try to make it
I'd love to meet you guys. xtuple.com is built on Drupal, and we've built some custom modules. Always looking for peoe in the area to help with theming and such.
Lookin forward to meetin you
Lookin forward to meetin you all tonight. Anyone has trouble finding the office can call me at seven5seven - for one 2 - 564two.
Meeting Conflict
Hi -
I'm participating in Hampton's Waterways and Storm Water Management community project and we are meeting tonight at 6:30.
I hope to meet you all in the near future,
Ken
I'm still on board
Looking forward to tonight. See you guys around 7.
Josh
Josh Fischer
www.artsmithmedia.com
Hop skip and jump away...
I'll be there.
Great to meet everyone last
Great to meet everyone last night!
This is the mobile module I was talking about:
http://drupal.org/project/mobileplugin
Great meeting you guys
Just wanted to say it was great meeting you guys the other night. Looking forward to the next meeting, or chatting before then.
Josh Fischer
www.artsmithmedia.com
Ah, I wish I could've made
Ah, I wish I could've made it, something came up though. There's always next time.
Speaking of next time
I don't believe anyone else has posted about the next meeting. We've set it up for Tuesday, June 14 @ 7pm. Same place - 757 Creative Space downtown Norfolk.
We're going to plan to meet every month - as of now the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Great meeting y'all, see you next month!
June 14 Meeting Still On?
Hi -
I see by my calendar that it's time for our next meeting. Is it still on for tomorrow night at 757 Creative Space at 7:00?
Thanks so much,
Ken
Roll call for tonight...
Is anyone coming through? Not sure if it's still happening or not...
Looking for help.
Hey everyone. I run a Drupal site and could use some help (will pay). Can anyone recommend someone local?
Hi. What's local for you? If
Hi. What's local for you? If you're in Hampton Roads I may be able to help you. Contact me at info@studioaarrgh.com to discuss.
Check out 3 Waves Media
You may want to hit up http://3wavesmedia.com/ (Virginia Beach Oceanfront). They are a local Drupal shop. I stumbled across them when I was on Ubercart.org (https://www.navanfoods.com/) a couple of years back.
tonight's meeting
Hi everyone,
I'm still up for a meeting if it's going to happen. Hope everyone is doing good.
Josh
Josh Fischer
www.artsmithmedia.com
tonight's meeting
Hi Guys, my bad. I should have possted reminders but i've been crushed with work this month. Why don't we regroup next month? I have someone lined up to speak.
see you next month
If tonight's meeting is canceled, I'll plan to see you guys next time.
Later,
Josh
Josh Fischer
www.artsmithmedia.com
August Meeting
Hi all, I got swamped and lost track of the days. Would we like to schedule a meetup for the 9th of August?
Missed the last one...
Sorry I missed the last meeting (I was at the first one last year). Was in the middle of a project and just couldn't take time out for the drive (I'm up on the northern neck).
Anyhoo, I'd love to get together again!
-Eric
Next Meetup
Would like to attend next meeting.
next meeting is at 7:30 pm
next meeting is at 7:30 pm august 9th at 259 granby st. suite 250 norfolk va 23510
next meeting is at 7:30 pm
next meeting is at 7:30 pm august 9th at 259 granby st. suite 250 norfolk va 23510
I'm in
I'm game. It's on my calendar.
Josh Fischer
www.artsmithmedia.com
Hi all, formally announcing
Hi all, formally announcing the next meeting date:
7:30 pm
august 9th
259 granby st. suite 250 norfolk va 23510
look forward to seeing everyone =D
sounds great, i'll be
sounds great, i'll be there!
.leslye.
I can be there and one other thing...
I think my drupal guy is struggling with my requests. There are functions that I want developed and maybe I'm assuming there should be some similarities with Joomla, but here is what I'm trying to do.
1) Create a "sidebar" image/text template with a background image that is expandable (vertically). This template can be copied and renamed with different content. Uses would be a Call to Action, submenu, pull quote, etc. My developer said he has to create a new one for each page. This seems cumbersome and inefficient.
2) A social media widget such as this one: http://www.physiciansforpeace.org/haiti-support.html code that can be copied and pasted where ever I want to have interaction no matter what page it is embedded.
Are these things possible?
Drupal Sidebars
Hi -
I think most of what you'd like to accomplish can be done with Drupal blocks, as they are perfect for displaying the kind of content you'd like to work with and can be used / re-used on any page(s) that you'd like.
For example, if you'd like to display a Call 2 Action on only the front page, the block would be designed to - for example's sake - link to the actual call to action page and then set up to only display on the front page (or any pages that you'd like). A submenu can be done the same way by creating a block that is displayed on only the pages you'd like the submenu to display on. I recently did similar blocks for upcoming events and reader polls.
While I've not worked with background images for blocks my understanding is this can be done as well.
Hope this helps,
Ken
Sidebars
Yes, I know those those functions work. What he hasn't been able to do is create a "template" for me. Each one has to be custom made. So if I want a new sidebar, he has to make it for me instead of me copying the block and creating a new sidebar. Is this possible?
Bock Templates
Hi -
Now I understand - sorry for the confusion on my part.
I've not come across this kind of functionality so I'm not sure if it's possible. Perhaps others in the group can be of assistance.
All the best,
Ken
are you using drupal 6 or 7?
are you using drupal 6 or 7? i believe setting up a custom panel in 7 would do what you are looking for. it's a little trickier in 6, i'd have to look at your site to get a sense of how its being handled there. do you have some time to discuss by phone? if so, email me at info@studioaarrgh.com and i'll get you my contact number.
Panels...or CCK with Views...
I agree with Jeff on the Panels. That sounds like a good option.
If that doesn't work, another option might be to set up a custom CCK form for your needs, design a custom View that would function as the template and would know how to handle the info you put into the form, and then display the results in a Block. Depends how complex your needs are.
As for the Social Media panel, I think you can solve your problem with the Facebook comments tool - http://developers.facebook.com/docs/reference/plugins/comments/
Or you can always turn comments on in Drupal. But unless your user has log in rights, they would always be "anonymous". Facebook might be a better option too because of the marketing potential.
Josh Fischer
www.artsmithmedia.com
yeah, setting up a clonable
yeah, setting up a clonable view that pulled in a custom content type is prolly the way to go in 6
Thanks Guys!
No worries, Ken. Maybe I need to give my drupal guy more credit.
Joomla makes this task very easy. My previous joomla developer would create one templated block (weather it was a banner, header, sidebar, footer, etc. and I was able to customize multiple versions from that one template using different backgrounds, css, etc. It also made creating microsites very easy.
Looking forward to chatting with you pirate guy (I forgot your name...deepest apologies).
Ellen
I see that a couple of group members...
... have offered some promising suggestions. Both Panels and CCK sound intriguing. I'd be very interested in hearing what approach you take when the time comes.
I plan on attending next Tuesday's meetup so if you're there I'll make a point of saying "hello".
Take care,
Ken