Hello fellow eliminated from the world cup continent folks, I'm writing to you today to express my interest in the existence of NBNOG (New Brunswick Network Operators Group) or ATLNOG (Atlantic Canada Network Operators Group). Although I'm the founder of TORNOG, I was actually born & raised in New Brunswick, which is just north of New England. Therefore, I feel I have a stake in helping get this specific Provinces NOG off the ground. When I was recently visiting, I met with an old friend to discuss the feasibility of this venture. It seems like there is not only a healthy tech scene in NB, but also in Atlantic Canada... So I'm curious to hear what the community thinks.... should NBNOG be a thing? Or should it be more centered around Halifax, like DevOpsDays Halifax, for regional reach? If you've always wanted a NOG in the Atlantic Provinces, but needed support, I will be your Majordomo. Please reach out because I'll be there in August & September and I'd be very happy to meet. Paging all AS855 folks to weigh in. In solidarity, -- Mark Prosser // E: mark@zealnetworks.ca // W: https://zealnetworks.ca