There’s about 60 minutes left to register for RubyFringe, and it’s fun watching all of the last minute stragglers jump on board. (Don’t worry, we won’t let you down!) We were told early on that most people sign up on the last day, and it’s true. I’d ask why, but I’ve done it myself in the past. Humans are fickle, and Rubyists are human.
I want to thank everyone who is on board to attend in July, and say hello to the folks traveling with them who are going to participate in the companion activity track. We're close enough to sold out that we feel like we've pulled off a feat many folks were skeptical about.
We have certainly learned a lot about what actually goes into making an event like this happen. Meghann Millard has been tirelessly coordinating venues and speakers since we announced RF back in February - none of this would be happening without her. We also learned that we were dramatically underestimating the amount of unglamourous work involved, and now we have a new respect for event organizers. No wonder David Crow had a heart attack!
For those of you not attending, we have good news for you anyhow: Amy Hoy and Thomas Fuchs are coming to the conference, and they are organizing the first ever FailCamp to happen on Friday afternoon, July 18th. It’ll be a public opportunity for people to talk candidly about their failures, in the name of fun.