What can you say about Gangplank? It's just about the coolest idea to ever hit the planet. Here's the scoop (in case you don't get it already)...
Imagine a place where a collective of similar tech related companies have come together to co-exist and collaborate on anything. Then add in an open and welcome atmosphere for creation and collaboration. Put all this into a large office space with plenty of room to host events and whatever else you can dream up. Then open the doors to the public and invite all who may be amused by the people who live inside.
Top that off with a spiffy pirate name/theme and what do you have?
You've got yourself a crucible for awesomeness! All I can say is if you are even remotely nearby, you should stop in and just say hi. I guarantee you will just want to hang out and soak in the awesome.
If you are a freelancer, the workspace is open for you to come, work, collaborate and ping off of some of the brilliant minds that reside in the "belly of the plank". Wednesdays are especially great with the lunch "brownbag" speaker sessions and the evening filled with "hacknight" where all sorts of great collaboration takes place. Another thing where you just have to experience it to truly understand. Swing by and walk the plank! :)
(now if it was only closer to me, I'd be there every day for sure ... sigh)