Hi everybody, the 1. Kölner Python Stammtisch (Python meetup Cologne) takes place on Thursday, 16th Nov 2006. I invite everybody interested in Python, users and developers alike, be they from Cologne and surroundings or from afar, to join this event for the strengthening of the network of Pythoneers in Germany. The meeting point is in the foyer of the Maritim Hotel (located directly next to the Deutzer bridge and the Heumarkt) at 18:45h. We will then walk to a nearby pub in the old town of Cologne, probably the "Brauerei zu Malzmühle" (Heumarkt 16). I will check the location again at the beginning of next week, and post an update if necessary. This meeting occurs on occasion of the LinuxWorld Expo, which takes place from 14th to 16th Nov 2006 at the KoelnMesse on the other side of the Rhine. For anybody who is not able attend on Thursday evening, there is the possibility of meeting for a chat at the fair at any of the three days. For further information, see this (German) page: http://wiki.python.de/User_Treffen Since this is the first meeting of its kind in Cologne and we are meeting in a relaxed environment, no special agenda is planned. If you want to suggest a discussion topic, presentation, social proceeding etc. you are encouraged to do so! Meanwhile it is hoped, that this event will give the opportunity to make contacts, discuss the merits of our favourite programming language and ponder over the viability a regular meeting. I hope to see many of you there! Chris P.S. If somebody is late or has trouble finding us, my mobile number is: 0176-28259175