Sharing thoughts in humility

The London Book Club is a meetup group hosted by the www.meetup.com The group has been in existence since early 2004 and has come to be stable with a few constant members. Its a fun meetup and enjoyed by all. Discussions goes on smoothly and there is no class affair though it is made up of people of all status, from students to directors, etc. If you have thing for reading books, you may like to try this out. We read across subjects and suggestion is open to all. See you...

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

The History

Yesterday at BTI, I quietly watched jealously as the ladies mainly discussed The Historian. Poor me, I didnt finish the book and so was forced to stay out of their way. Anyway, it wasnt only me... but I'm not going to point fingers; hehe
But it was cool. Most people seem to have enjoyed the massive bible-like volume though bookworms are always full of criticism; anyway, never mind, that's why worms eat up their environment. So the attack was on and I bet Dracula the vampire or his wicked human form Vlad the empaler wouldnt have withstood this discussion regardless of his powers of wickedness or compassion. Well done people; you all gave Vlad a match for his manner.
Yesterday also saw democracy at its full fledge with the 'first woman prime minis...', sorry, did I say minister? Well, something like that. Mark showed his open-minded, motivating leadership strength by letting some other person take the lead. He has always hinted at doing it but this time, someone from the dodging members fail into the ... dont think its a ... trap. Mark sat staunchily beside her emitting all the powers of leadership yet not interferring with the job. Well done Mark.
So, welcome to the new members who found time to be there and even spare more going to the Citie of York. You can guess, especially for the 'new in London', you have visited York without Shire injust about 30 days of arriving England.
Ok. Enough of this. I am sorry I am updating this later than should be. But its not easy as I got to jump into the train in the next 2 hours to leave this city behind for some days... am choking. So that's the more reason I need motivation via contributors joining on this blog.
And before I go, may I welcome back Sharon... Nice to know that while the young girl in John Fowles The Collector died of her Typhoid (or what was it?), Sharon read the book and survived hers... hehehe. Ok. Ok. Ok. Time to go. See you all in June.

Thursday, May 04, 2006

All Works No play makes Jack(ie)...

It was so nice to see everybody and even more yesterday at the Garrick Arms. So much like a Re-union of old boys (no offence ladies) than an ordinary social night. Well-done people.

Thanks to those who were able to make it and for those who couldn’t, don’t worry, it’s understandable how time in London can be typically an essential commodity. Look forward to seeing you sometime soon.

Well, like I hinted in my last article, we are growing in strength and things can only be better. Yesterday at the Garrick Arms saw quite an honourable list of attendance. The new faces were in masses. Welcome people. How lovely it would be to have the newly(wed)-arrived in the next meeting itself. Welcome back also to Alex who’s been on AWOL since January… heheheee. The giant is back and I hope; back indeed.

Well, without too much talk, you can guess it was a wonderful night out yesterday; thanks again to the Garrick Arms for the bountiful provision and to Mex for this profitable connection. Bravo Mex.

Now, look through the pictures taken with my cheap Nokia N91. It’s just a 2MP so not so much quality, but I hope its better than nothing.
Organizer Mark A. welcoming giant Al back
Sharon (cosy meeting place provider) wt the ladies
Mex(right) making ladies feel at home
Alex again, so much welcome accolades
If these were the left over, you can imagine how so much food we had.
The Garrick Arms