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Lola at the Coffee House

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Lustig Andrei
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 02:20 pm
@izzythepush,
Veddy good, izzy. Never saw that connection in Huck's name before.
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McTag
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 03:21 pm
@Setanta,

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I cannot fathom, however, what a Jane Austen society would do.


They do a helluva lot, apparently. I read an article this morning...I'm not sure the link will work in your big countries, but I'll have a look for it.

They dress up a lot like Regency beaux and belles, apparently. Sound like my kinda fun.

Try it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21036818

EDIT

"Every year we celebrate Jane Austen's birthday with a formal high tea. We have English tea and sandwiches, and we have quizzes and games too.

Members can wear their best Regency dresses. I had a Regency-style gown made with a 2ft ostrich feather.

It's all about celebrating a great author. It's like Star Trek fans having a convention.

We have about 60 members in our chapter and we meet nine times a year. We hold talks and lectures about Jane Austen at Charleston Library.

I love her fabulous dialogue, her dry sense of humour and her wit. Her stories are universal."
Lola
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 04:39 pm
@McTag,
Lola, sitting comfortably on the couch, looks up from her book and says,

"Well, everybody's got something, that's what I always say. It isn't always a good something, but ...................oh well."
georgeob1
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 05:04 pm
@Lola,
georgeob1 over his coffee opines, "I'm aware of many clubs formed for odd purposes, some bad. some merely silly. However, Jane Austen seems at least understandable to me.

What book are you reading Lola? Something by Jane?
ehBeth
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 05:12 pm
@Setanta,
Setanta wrote:
I cannot fathom, however, what a Jane Austen society would do.


they seem to dance a lot

they have classes just down the Danny - the next session starts tonight

http://danceweavers.ca/janeausten.html


Quote:
February 18

Four-lesson beginners’course in 1812-era social dancing begins

No lead or follow, no partner or dance experience required.

“Two left feet”most welcome! We will get comfortable with this beautiful, lively and accessible dance form and its captivating music, and find out why people during the 1812 era were so dance-crazy. We will learn in a relaxed, fun and accepting environment, using different learning styles. Classes taught by professional dance teacher Karen Millyard, and all questions happily answered.

Time — Monday nights, 5.30 - 7 p.m.

Venue — St. Barnabas Anglican Church Hall, 361 Danforth Ave at Chester subway (side entrance on Hampton Ave.)

What to wear and bring — Comfortable, layered clothes and old, well-worn running shoes. No heels will be permitted on the dance floor. Please bring your own cup or reusable water bottle and note that all JAD/YRS events are fragrance-free


I've been tempted a few times.
georgeob1
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 05:28 pm
@ehBeth,
Can you imagine the scene in such a club if Setanta was to join?
farmerman
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 05:29 pm
@georgeob1,
well, for one, all the cannadian bacon would be gone
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spendius
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 05:57 pm
@McTag,
Quote:
It's all about celebrating a great author.


I don't believe that Mac. I think it's all about shagging. Meeting intelligent ladies who enthusiastically acknowledge that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. Or, in this case, a bit of fresh, along the lines of Joan Bakewell: the thinking man's crumpet.

Quote:
Her stories are universal.


Not according to Charles Darwin.
ehBeth
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 05:58 pm
@georgeob1,
It'd be the usual scene of women who dance, flirting and being flirted with.

I'm used to it now.
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Lola
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 08:16 pm
@georgeob1,
Quote:
What book are you reading Lola? Something by Jane?


Hi georgeob, I'm reading The Life of Langston Hughes, Volume I

What Wassau? Do you want something? Stop eavesdropping and bring us some cookies for our coffee.
Lola
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 08:20 pm
@ehBeth,
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and find out why people during the 1812 era were so dance-crazy.


Because they didn't have the internet?

It does sound tempting Beth. But no such fun organization such as this where I am. Dancing, flirting..........fun. What Spendi, don't you want to go too? And no perfume either. Isn't that great?
ossobuco
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 08:23 pm
@Lola,
I'm reading Le Carre's The Little Drummer Girl.

It's killing me, I can hardly make my way out of intense stupidites and my own boredom.

At this point I don't give a **** but it it is my plan to make it to the denouement. I'm on page 483. I hate all of them, every single character.

(He's not a bad writer)
Lola
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 08:26 pm
@spendius,
Quote:
Not according to Charles Darwin.


So tell us dear Spendi. What's Darwin's opinion on the subject?
Lola
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 08:29 pm
@ossobuco,
Quote:
I hate all of them, every single character.


Stories about people, all of which I dislike are much less interesting to me too, Osso. I'm feeling that way about House of Cards. But so far, I'm still interested enough to keep watching. But it's definitely not my favorite series. Not one sympathetic character. How easy is that to write?
ehBeth
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 08:38 pm
@Lola,
Lola wrote:
But no such fun organization such as this where I am.


I believe Deedee Asad and Little Egypt are near you. Belly dance mecca for North Americans. Friends of mine were there for a big event this past weekend.
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ossobuco
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 08:47 pm
@Lola,
I liked, extremely liked, the original House of Cards, one of my two favorite series, the other being Glittering Prizes.


This stuff now is fluffaround repeat ****.
Trust me, look up the old House of Cards and the old Glittering Prizes.
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ossobuco
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 08:57 pm
@Lola,
the thing is, I pay attention to Le Carre, David Cornwell.

Even if I hate the book, I'll look around.
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georgeob1
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 11:00 pm
@spendius,
spendius wrote:

Quote:
It's all about celebrating a great author.


I don't believe that Mac. I think it's all about shagging. Meeting intelligent ladies who enthusiastically acknowledge that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.


So what's wrong with that. Those who do so often appear to enjoy it.

Why do you go to your pub?
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georgeob1
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 11:06 pm
@Lola,
Lola wrote:

Quote:
What book are you reading Lola? Something by Jane?


Hi georgeob, I'm reading The Life of Langston Hughes, Volume I

What Wassau? Do you want something? Stop eavesdropping and bring us some cookies for our coffee.


Interesting Guy. I recently read a biography of Kalil Gibran by a Michel Naimy . Gibran was a New York poet too.

Hey Wassau ! Where are the goddam cookies ? Lola just ate my granola bar.
Sturgis
 
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Reply Mon 18 Feb, 2013 11:23 pm
I need some black coffee and a serving of butternut squash before going to sleep. Hope the squash is prepared the way cousin Irene always made it.
 

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