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In Austin, we started running an event called "Finish Up Weekend" or FU Weekend - http://fuweekend.com/ http://fuweekend.com/ ;) We have some simple rules: *
by caseysoftware 11y ago
In Austin, we started running an event called "Finish Up Weekend" or FU Weekend - http://fuweekend.com/ http://fuweekend.com/ ;)
We have some simple rules:
* you can't start anything new;
* you have to celebrate something being done - usually with a round of applause;
* there are no prizes - only the satisfaction of being done.
While there is plenty of coding, we've had designers finish their portfolios, screenwriters finish pilots, an artist finish his display, and even saw a sewing project completed.
And to top it off, we charge a nominal $20 for the weekend - with 4 meals, a great deal - and sell out every time.
We're putting together a howto doc to franchise the idea.. just need to finish it. ;)
- caseysoftware 11y agoBtw, if you're interested in hosting one, drop me a note. My contact info is in my profile.
- maxxxxx 11y agoGreat idea!
- gboudrias 11y agoThat sounds amazing! I went to Austin once for a tech conference and the vibe was really amazing. I could really use something like this, though I feel like 20$ of your food is a lot better than 20$ of our food (I'm in Montreal).
- graeme 11y agoAnother vote for Montreal. This event sounds like a great idea. (Already spoke with the organizers about this in another thread. I think they need someone who's organized an event of similar scale. That's not me, but I'm very willing to help out anyone who can take a lead role)
- grep-cat 11y agoThat sounds really cool! I tried to sign up but it looks like the form is broken. Is there a way I can sign up to be notified when the next FU Weekend is announced?
- wilshiredetroit 11y agoI love this Idea! We need one in SoCal
- jvrossb 11y agoLove this. We once hosted a Shipathon - same concept, want to do more. Excited to read your doc and compare notes!
- carlosnunez 11y agoI like this a lot. I cannot wait to move to Austin.
- ff_ 11y agoPlease do! This sounds like an AMAZING setting, can't wait to try it out in my city :)
- truebosko 11y agoGreat idea. I would love to get this going in Toronto.
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- fit2rule 11y agoSounds like Friday afternoon to me.