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I attended a workshop on queer ecologies last night, and I thought it might be a good topic to discover. Often scientists look at the natural world through heteronormative lenses, but there's cases of same sex co-parenting, community co-parenting, and use of sex for non-reproductive purposes in nature. This article explains queer ecologies: https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/introducing-queer-ecology-embracing-diversity-in-the-natural-world/ Also, let's get some dates possibly in March, a Saturday or Sunday maybe? Evenings UK time seem to work better than earlier?

We normally choose a weekend so it helps with time zone differences. But we could discuss Valentine's day as a topic? I'm aware that aro experience might be different in different countries regarding Valentine's Day, but this general topic could be broadened to include any other similar tradition.

You might not get much sense out of me while the 6 Nations rugby tournament is on, I have a bit of a romantic fling with the tournament every year! That being said, maybe we should start throwing some possibly dates around covering February or March? And now if the time to suggest any fascinating topics you're desperate to discuss?

Just a reminder about our annual social tonight (7PM GMT). I've checked the link and it still works. See you then! 😀

Annual social: Sunday 14th 2024, 7PM (GMT) Our annual social, hopefully with online games. If you can help here let me know, I'll be very grateful! It should be the usual link at meet.google.com/qum-mmnd-xkw but I'll double check it works prior to the meet.

I suggest 14th or 28th January if that's still ok? I think we're due an evening meet?

We're probably due to schedule another meet sometime, but I suspect January might be quieter in most people's calendars than December? I also think it's a tradition now for us to have a games/ice breaker/chilled chat once a year? So if you give possible dates/availabilities we'll go from there? And if anyone is good at hosting online games let me know!

Just to remind everyone of our meet tomorrow at 1pm (GMT) at meet.google.com/qum-mmnd-xkw

Shall we say Sunday 19th then? Maybe an early meet, perhaps 1pm (GMT)?

We must be well overdue to have a meet! Give me some availabilities for the next month or so of Saturdays and Sundays? Also, I was recently sent this article https://www.verywellmind.com/can-the-five-love-languages-help-your-relationship-4783538 and even though I find the emphasis on romantic relationships frustrating, I thought it might be a good topic for discussion from an aromantic perspective and how it impacts all our relationships generally if at all. The article briefly speaks about the topic in relation to relationships with family members and colleagues etc. Frustrating that it's only briefly but I suppose take what we can! Thoughts on this topic idea and dates/times?

The next online discussion meet is Sunday 24th September, 6.30PM (BST). Topic: Intersection and Resources Intersection with gender identity and sexuality, Intersection with relationship anarchy, What aro resources do we need? I will check that the link still works at meet.google.com/qum-mmnd-xkw nearer the date

Hi, I will need to rearrange this unfortunately, unless you are happy to meet without me? If you want me to rearrange it the options are 6:30PM Sunday 24th (I could also do Saturday that weekend), or Sunday 1st again around 6:30/7ish (all times UK). I'm aware I still need to choose a topic also. I like these suggestions. Maybe intersection and resources as a topic.

The next online discussion meet is Sunday 17th September, 7PM (BST). Topic TBC Any suggestions for the topic? Is there anything you'd particularly like to discuss? I will check that the link still works at meet.google.com/qum-mmnd-xkw nearer the date.

You are 5 hours behind me then so no worries about staying up at night as I'll be fast asleep! I'll see what the others say also (I organise on both here and Facebook).

Yes, sure! Where about are you from so we can consider you with regards to timezones? Those dates mentioned aren't any good for some of our regulars anyway, so we're still discussing dates for the next one. We aim for once a month but that aim is more for me to ensure I actually arrange something on occasion! We usually choose a Sunday (or weekend day) to try and help with timezone differences. What's your availability for September weekends?

What about 20th or 27th August? Or I could do 3rd September? We're due to do a 1pm BST meet unless there's a serious preference for a 7pm BST time again? Elin suggested a podcast on the Facebook page if that's of interest to everyone, I'll try to get the link. But first, which day is best for people?

What about the topic "Aro pride": Do you feel aro pride? Is this something you demonstrate? Are you out/how out are you? Do you wish you could be more out? I thought it having been pride month last month (only a week or so late!🤣) It'll be Sunday 9th July 2023 at 7pm BST. meet.google.com/qum-mmnd-xkw

Yes, sorry! We're still discussing topics if you'd like to get involved? You would be more than welcome if you can make it. I usually check the Google meet link still works nearer the time.

What are people's availability for Sunday 9th around 7pm BST? Any ideas for a topic before I pick one from random?

I must be due to schedule an event! Maybe we should aim for July now (I'm already largely busy during weekends in June). And any suggestions for the topic?

meet.google.com/qum-mmnd-xkw still works for today, 1pm BST

I think I've made a mistake and didn't schedule the meet tomorrow, I certainly didn't on the Facebook group! I thought I'd scheduled it but if this is news to people here it might be too late to do so!! I also thought I said 12noon BST on the topic of family but I think I only spoke about it on a thread in the Facebook group 😕. It looks like here I said 1pm! If you were planning on going let me know?

I've been looking at the Carnival of Aros link again (mainly because I'm not the best at original ideas). But I thought that either "Family" or "How do you view Platonic Attraction" would be both interesting topics. I'm leaning towards "Family". The link to both is here: https://carnivalofaros.wordpress.com/ I was thinking 1PM (BST) on May 14th unless you want to tweak this?

The next meeting might have to be May. I think we're due a lunchtime (BST) meet. So far, to the best of my knowledge I'm ok for any Sunday in May as I haven't started filling it up yet. I'll also have a look at previous suggested topics, but if you'd like to discuss something in particular or have a suggestion then feel free to mention it.

Just a reminder about tomorrow's meet. I'll check that the usual link still works later. Also, just be aware of time zone differences this month as they might be different if you have already put the clocks forward. The meeting is 7pm GMT and the UK (where I'm based) is on GMT until the end of the month. I look forward to catching up with you tomorrow. Edit: meet.google.com/qum-mmnd-xkw still works 😃