Hi everyone,

Thanks so much for joining Auckland Skeptics in the Pub. Having been envious of all the other Skeptics in the Pub meetings around the globe, I'm delighted there will finally be one in the City of Sails.

And to have so many members so quickly is fantastic. There really was a need for this kind of meet-up!

The great news is that we've got a date for our first meeting. It's going to be on September 10th, and I've provisionally set the time for 7.00pm. Let me know if that's too early too late and by consensus I will change it if required.

The reason for that date is that renowned Australian skeptic Kylie Sturgess will be in the country for a flying visit.

What better way to start off than having a chat with a star from one of the best skeptical podcasts on the internet?

And who knows? Our little meet-up might even get a mention on the Skeptic Zone!

If you haven't checked the Skeptic Zone out, then visit their website now and subscribe to the podcast. You won't be disappointed.

However, I still have to find a venue for the meeting.

The only pub I've visited in central Auckland - the Brooklyn Bar on Queen Street/Lorne Street - has a perfect little section they allow people to book for free, but it's not available that evening.

Thanks to those of you who have posted suggestions on the messageboard. I'll be sussing them out over the next few days but if anyone else has any other suggestions for a meet-up spot - ideally somewhere that serves alcohol and has a quiet, private - and ideally free! - room, then let me know at [masked] or post on the group messageboard.

If none of those check out my next step is to start blindly phoning pubs in Auckland to find one which has a room we can use, but I thought I'd ask the mighty intellect of this group first.

Look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on September 10th.

Yours in skepticism,

Mike

UPDATE: We now have a confirmed location - the Horse and Trap in Mt Eden. There should be enough parking there for everyone.