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, June 21, 2006

Whoever Said It NeverWas...

There you go; time was kept. Everyone arrived and the meeting in a more and very informal way kicked off. It was cool. Funny enough, one of the first questions before the main discussion was about rushing so as to watch the England against Sweden match. And you couldn’t believe it, the answer was uniform, “I’m not that desperate about footie…” I wasn’t surprised.

So with that, Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere was attacked (pardon me, savoured). It appears everyone enjoyed the book even me that think it’s a big hallucination; hehe… Richard Mayhew we agreed was a good follower, Croup and Vandermer special, Door, royal indeed, the rest, useful. But something else…

Gaiman actually made some to concentrate on the underground routes than reading this time. You can’t believe Clare pointed out she knew where British Museum Station is between whatever Station and the other… I hope she isn’t the Lady D… (don’t quote me please). And so was Sarah, agreeing to know some of the non-used stations; blimey! At a point I have to assure myself we are not in the Earl’s court coach. Wonders! Especially these ladies in the bookclub, how come they know these things, mhh… I bet organizer was stunned as he only maintained the Speaker of the parliament stance only reading out the questions and causing the hearty argument.

Now, a guy entered late – haven’t seen him before really – he sat by the door, contributed like an attendee to a political gathering where community issues are discussed, and neighbours having not seen him before, or those who have, only sees him walk by (usually that sort DRIVES), goes into his house and locks himself up. But today, he is there actually saying their mind, which they, for whatever reason won’t say. And as a ghost-neighbour, he comes when the meeting is in motion, stays at the entrance says what he wants, offending some conservatives, appealing to the grassroots and disappearing before the end. Well, our guy entered late and left early causing heads to turn and look whenever he says these things or that.

Mhh! But it was good. Christopher, who was new (?) too, at a point said something that made someone ask, ‘was it in the same book’…? But he is social, went to (Citie of) York with us after the meeting and forced us to introduce ourselves; “gardween” I said, as abrupt as I can mutter it, and same was everybody ‘cos it sure was unexpected. So there was no time for all those, “ I did… I am… I come becau…” sort of introduction.

Funny as it is, about 9 of us ended in Citie of York, - by foot just like in London below because its not easy to reach York in the twinkle of an eye – and had a hearty chat for over an hour. And that is why I like book worms, no one drank like a palm flee… so we all left in one piece, body, soul, spirit and brain still intact.

Next is the London Walk… if you read Neverwhere, you must like to find out about this in practical.

by godwyns
www.godwyns.blogspot.com

Saturday, June 10, 2006

Evolving Evolvements

You see? That's why I don’t like World Cup periods. I do like football a bit, not to the point of trashing things like book meetup, but just to the level of doing it in my free time. But the problem with the World (plastic) Cup is that it takes all the attention unto itself.

The worst I have noticed now is that the so called Cup has also attacked the one place I thought no one will care... but com’on, its so patriotic of us to gaze upon the shimmering screens for our beloved nation; (hey, don’t misinterpret, I am Nigerian, but you must know I love this Island). Anyway, I am heftily waiting for the decision for this football vs. Book club

Well, with the footy on its side causing as much havoc than a 4 year trouble, this summer looks pretty promising to us. If you are yet to know, we don’t just do books here, no, as against the accolade of 'bookworm' we also eat green leaves, (oops!) bridges, panels, old footpaths, etc. Or what do you think about a London Walk? Or did you hear of WICKED yet? Keep your eyes and ears open (does ears get opened, thought they are permanently open; well).

My only concern is this London Walk thing; do help me God. Can I do it on my bicycle Mark? Walking isn’t an agreeing partner with poor me... someone heeeeeeeeeeelp! May be one (or all of you in turns) will volunteer to have me on their back while the trekking lasts? (hehehe... cheeky lad).

Meanwhile, this NEVERWHERE is really neverTHERE. I don’t know what to make of the stuff. Its neither sounding real nor fictitious, its as comedic as tragic, who's this crazy hallucinator of a writer? Jah!!!! Its a nice piece anyway though I'm forcing my way through it which isn’t necessary.

Ok, enough; after all no one gets to read this blabbing, such a waste of...