Also, just a couple of suggestions either for format or at least for discussion: Suggestions for the next hangout:

1. Keep it to a set time frame. It is really hard to attend an open ended meeting. Hard start/stop times make it reasonable to schedule. I suggest two hours.
2. Related thought but much less vital: Allocate set times for discussion of each topic - perhaps 10 minutes. Or better 120 minutes/Number_of_topics - certainly have to weight that for different topics though. Can't really rule with an iron fist here, but disorganization (beyond my desk) makes me nervous.

Hey, these are only suggestions from a noob. Take or leave according to your desire.