Issue 2 · November 1, 2026

One link for the whole group, a home of its own, and a golden ticket.

Zack Building Someday Soon in Kentucky

Hi,

Look, I know. Nobody wants more email. So here's my promise: this comes once a month, on the 1st, and it's only ever about what's new in Someday Soon. No "we miss you," no ads, and your address is never sold or shared. If that's still one email too many, the opt-out is right at the top, and there are no hard feelings.

It's been a big first few days. Here's what's new.

The big stuff

1. One link for the whole group. No guest list needed. Name your get-together ("Bonfire"), pick the time, and post one link anywhere: a group chat, a text, Facebook. Whoever opens it adds their name and RSVPs. The link stays open right up until the event, so latecomers can still say they're coming.

2. Yes, or can't make it. When there's one date, guests get two buttons, one under the other. No voting, no forms. The details (how many are coming, allergies) are there if they want them, and out of the way if they don't.

3. Know the date, or still figuring it out? Making a plan now starts with that question. Know it? Just add the day and time. Not sure what works for everyone? Pick a handful of times and let people vote.

4. Texts that sound like you. "Hey everyone! Want to do bonfire/board games tonight, 5:00–10:00 pm? No worries if not!" No robot greeting, no time zones, and the day says tonight, tomorrow or this Friday, the way a person would.

5. Friends, right where you need them. Your friends on Someday Soon are in the "Who" list when you make a plan. Pick one and they're on your guest list.

6. A home of its own. Someday Soon moved off the computer in my house and onto its own server (DigitalOcean, in Toronto), with a backup every night. Same promise as always: your data is yours, never sold, never shared.

Welcome, Soonies

That's what we're calling you now. There are 19 Soonies so far, and every one of you is shaping what this becomes. Thank you for testing it, and for telling me what's broken.

🏆 Golden tickets

This is the testing season, and it comes with a prize. Carry five plans all the way through before January 5th (a plan counts once its day has come and gone), and a golden ticket is yours. What's printed on it is a surprise, but Willy Wonka would approve. Home keeps count for you.

Our very first golden ticket goes to… Em! It's her birthday today, November 1st, and she's the lucky first winner. Nepotism? Absolutely not. It's a birthday present, because her brother is cheap. 😉 Happy birthday, Em!

What's next

Right now: getting Google's official stamp of approval, so connecting your Google Calendar works for everyone without a scary warning screen.

2027: Someday Soon out of beta, open to anyone without an invite. The basics stay free, guests always stay free, and there are never any ads.

After that: an Android app, then iPhone. And in between, whatever you vote for.

You pick what gets built next

The feature with the most votes gets built first. Tap one (or a few) to vote. It's the same poll as on our Renovation page, and each person counts once.

Thank you

Someday Soon exists because a handful of you said yes to trying something new and unfinished. You've found bugs, sent ideas, and planned real get-togethers with real people, and that's the whole point. Thank you for being here at the very start.

Questions, ideas, or something that looks wrong? Just reply to this email.

See you on the 1st,
Zack

“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.”
— Willy Wonka, quoting Arthur O'Shaughnessy

Every change, in order: release notes