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Zoom poetry convention

Blog Posted by John Hamilton: 2/25/2021 1:31:00 PM

So with the pandemic ruining our social lives I was thinking of a meet and greet via zoom technology. Most if not all of us are familiar with this technology, it's like a skype call but with much more capacity, I think up to 300 can participate at one time. How nice to be able to put a face to the words we love to read. It would be a challange because of various time zones, but it can be worked out. I recently joined a zoom memorial for my father who passed away last month, we had vistors from Germany, Africa (Zambia), Argentina, and of course Canada where we live. So I'm putting out the idea if someone knows how to host a meeting on Zoom we could make it work. Europe I think is 6 hour time differnce, and west coast Can/Usa is 3 hours different, so maybe on a Saturday 2pm would work 2pm (est) 11am(pac/t) 8pm Europe time. It sure would be a fun time to be together to meet and share poetry maybe for an hour or so together. Let me know what you think either on this blog or by soupmail.

Take care and "see" you soon!! JD Hamilton



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Date: 3/26/2021 2:28:00 PM
Best wishes, John. I cannot Zoom on first version iPad. LOL. No access to a PC. But to those who can participate, go For It, Hugs, Pangie xx At least NO Loathsome masks. Is Fauci coming..LoL.
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Date: 3/12/2021 1:25:00 PM
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing and your loss John. Sending prayers. FYI - I set up zoom calls on a regular basis. It's not difficult. I host two ongoing reunion calls and have zoomed a virtual Christmas party along with teaching a workshop and leading a retreat. Whoever sets up the event will need the professional "zoom" app. It's not expensive -$15.00. Count me in! I like the once a month format!
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Date: 3/14/2021 8:23:00 AM
Thanks Sam for your kind words. I'm glad you think it's a good idea. If you have some experience hosting would you consider doing a poetry meeting sometime in April. It would be good to know in person all these wonderful poets! Thanks again! John
Date: 2/28/2021 9:52:00 AM
Sounds interesting, John. But most likely there would have to be two different sessions for those who work at jobs and could not participate.
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Date: 3/1/2021 12:30:00 PM
Thanks for your feedback Andrea that's why I suggested on the weekend. Obviously we wont be able to find a time that's good for everyone. Maybe have it regularly like once a month if there's enough interested. Talk later.
Date: 2/26/2021 2:56:00 PM
Sorry to hear of your Fathers passing, John, been 14yrs since my Dad died, feels like he's still guiding me tho the emptiness gets heavy at times....zoom sounds cool!
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Date: 2/27/2021 6:58:00 PM
Hey James thanks for your kind words, he was suffering the last few years so it wasn't unexpected, but still difficult especially for my Mom. Let's see if the zoom meeting takes off, keep you updated!
Date: 2/26/2021 12:50:00 PM
Hi John. I am sorry to hear of your loss also. I hope that you are ok. I have never done Zoom. It does sound like an interesting idea if easy to manage. I will think about it and look for the updates too. Thank you :)
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Date: 2/27/2021 6:57:00 PM
Thanks Heidi glad you're interested sounds like the idea is picking up steam, let's see if it goes ahead.
Date: 2/26/2021 8:52:00 AM
John, sorry for your loss. I go on zoom get togethers all the time but never hosted one, but for sure you have to download the zoom app, then you can create a zoom meeting where you are the host and send people the time, the meeting ID and password to get in, and of course open it to people besides Canada to be able to take part, that's all I know about it but if you do manage it, I would be interested also _Constance
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Date: 2/27/2021 6:55:00 PM
Hey Constance thanks for your kind words, hopefully it will go ahead, let's see how much interest there is!
Date: 2/26/2021 8:31:00 AM
Count me in... Belle
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Date: 2/27/2021 6:54:00 PM
Ok good seems like interest is picking up
Date: 2/26/2021 7:51:00 AM
Intrigued!
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Date: 2/26/2021 7:58:00 AM
Hi Mo will keep you posted if it goes ahead.
Date: 2/26/2021 5:06:00 AM
interesting..:):)
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Date: 3/16/2021 12:40:00 PM
I'm in Canada Eastern standard time what is the time difference in England 6hrs?
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Date: 2/26/2021 7:57:00 AM
Thanks Charlotte will keep you posted if it goes ahead.
Date: 2/25/2021 10:47:00 PM
Hi John, I am sorry for your loss. A zoom convention sounds interesting. I don't know a thing about how to host one. Good luck figuring it out-Alexis
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Date: 2/26/2021 7:57:00 AM
Thanks Lexi, it looks like more are interested, let's see how it goes, keep an eye out for updates.
Date: 2/25/2021 4:26:00 PM
sorry to hear of your father's passing.... that sounds like a great idea but I've never hosted one though I am now curious as to what's needed to do so.. :)
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Susan Woodrow
Date: 2/25/2021 11:02:00 PM
I watched some tutorials on line and seems easy enough Just have to email all participants the link and password once it is set up then agree on time Even if it’s just 30 joining, it will be a fun experience to try I used to join zoom tutorials for my son when he was home schooled But i never thought of the hosting part of it!
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Date: 2/25/2021 6:49:00 PM
Thanks Susan Let's see how it goes doesn't seem like too many interested yet. Thanks for your support!

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