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I am not able to make the meeting tonight: - Hi Everyone, I will not be able to make it to the meeting tonight due to a scheduling conflict. I look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new members at next month's meeting. A couple of things that need Jason Sep 8, 2008 11:44 AM
Meetup details changed: Bookclub Meeting: - Hi All, Please note the date change for the upcoming meeting. We will meet on the 8th of Sept. My apologies for any inconvenience. For more details, see the full listing: Pike Aug 27, 2008 1:55 PM
Re: RE: [bookclub-934] Tonight's Meeting - Dear Lynne et al., At present there is no localized phone number to call, nor a phone tree. I suppose one might call Border's Cafe and ask them to find the group and pass the message along if they would, but I've no clue if that is something t Isis Aug 21, 2008 9:29 AM
Re: Re: RE: [bookclub-934] Tonight's Meeting - I apologize, too, for not being able to be there to meet you all. I am moving! I'll be much closer to Burlington after the move, and look forward to meeting you all:-) Kristel ____________________________________________________________ Get a life i Kristel Aug 21, 2008 8:40 AM
Re: Re: RE: [bookclub-934] Tonight's Meeting - Hi everyone, I was looking forward to my first Meetup when my 6 year old daughter decided to win the Olympic gold medal Nancy Aug 21, 2008 8:00 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] Tonight's Meeting - .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma } hi isis, i had to bail, too. i was at a meeting that ran late and i only h lynne martens Aug 20, 2008 9:05 PM
Re: RE: [bookclub-934] Tonight's Meeting - Hi All, Well once again I may have to bail. I have either the world's worst allergies or a fierce head cold. Either way I can hardly breath (though I left a voice message for Chris in case no one reads this in time - and that was one of those Isis Aug 20, 2008 2:35 PM
Re: Adaptation Night - Hi All, I am so sorry that this is so last minute - but I am just not going to be able to make it. My surgical site is still infected or re- infected and I am just wiped out. I am going to go home and crash - I can tell you all the short story Isis Aug 19, 2008 4:16 PM
Movie Night and Book Club Meeting Next Week: - Hi Everyone, I'm writing to let the group know that I will be out of town for a speaking engagement and convention in Washington DC next week. Unfortunately I will miss both the movie night at Chris's place as well as the m Jason Aug 13, 2008 10:08 PM
Re: Adaptation Night Directions and Parking - Hey All (that are attending the movie viewing), Does anyone want to carpool? I'd walk but I am not into walking alone at night Isis Aug 13, 2008 9:30 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] Adaptation Night Directions and Parking - Pike Aug 12, 2008 5:28 PM
Adaptation Night Directions and Parking - Good Afternoon, For all those planning on attending the movie showing on 8/18 (Isis, Jason, Christy, Beth, William and Lauren), I am inclu Chris Aug 12, 2008 5:28 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] Adaptation Movie Night - I'll be there on the 18th. Thanks! On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 11:50 AM, Chris < [address removed] > wrote: Lauren Aug 10, 2008 10:52 PM
RE: RE: [bookclub-934] Adaptation Movie Night - Pike Aug 10, 2008 1:28 PM
RE: [bookclub-934] Adaptation Movie Night - I'll be watching the movie at home - as I won't be able to sneak away for the showing! Although the RUM would make it all better! Save me some user 7588058 Aug 10, 2008 1:27 PM
RE: RE: [bookclub-934] Adaptation Movie Night - Pike Aug 8, 2008 5:12 PM
RE: [bookclub-934] Adaptation Movie Night - Preview not available Chris Aug 8, 2008 7:19 AM
Re: [bookclub-934] Adaptation Movie Night - Hi chris, I am planning being there. What should I bring for munchies? I have a folding chair so seating is not a problem if you think I can set up in a quiet corner. Also what is parking like there, I may be able to car pool with a few folks if that nee William Aug 6, 2008 10:57 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] Adaptation Movie Night - Hi Jason, I just finished Stiff, OMG. I'm not usre if I am going to be able to read The Orchid Thief before the meeting. I might have to stick with Stiff comments. See you all then. William Risk more than others think is safe, Care more than othe William Aug 6, 2008 10:51 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] Adaptation Movie Night - Jason Aug 4, 2008 1:41 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] Adaptation Movie Night - Great! I just finished the book - maybe i'll like the movie better? Just send directions...and I will look forward to user 7588058 Aug 4, 2008 12:53 PM
Adaptation Movie Night - Good Morning, Janice, Isis, Christy, Jason and Beth: I am planning on showing the m Chris Aug 4, 2008 11:50 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] Next Meeting and Movie Adaptation - Jason Jul 31, 2008 11:02 AM
Re: [bookclub-934] Next Meeting and Movie Adaptation - I think that is a great idea, Chris! I can do the 14th or the 18th... that's ab Christy Jul 31, 2008 10:38 AM
Re: [bookclub-934] Next Meeting and Movie Adaptation - Susan, I got mine from the library - I would think your local one would either have it or be able to get you a copy through inter-libr user 7588058 Jul 30, 2008 9:44 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] Next Meeting and Movie Adaptation - Hello everyone!! I have been quite quiet since the very first meeting that I attended and since then (due to work) I have been unable to attend any meetings after! I am happy to say that I just finished Stiff and I'm currently looking a Susan Stewart Jul 30, 2008 9:42 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] Next Meeting and Movie Adaptation - I think that would be great!! I've finished STIFF and am on the Orchid book. A Tuesday night is probably better for me, but just user 7588058 Jul 30, 2008 8:10 PM
Next Meeting and Movie Adaptation - Good afternoon everyone and welcome to all the new members, As Jason and Pike said, the books for the next meetup on August Chris Jul 30, 2008 5:42 PM
RE: [bookclub-934] Book Selections For This Month: - Jason Jul 22, 2008 9:34 AM
Re: [bookclub-934] Book Selections For This Month: - Hi Jason, What time is the meeting on Wednesday? I've already read Stiff, but I'd love to come and discuss it with the group. Thanks, Kinsey Jul 22, 2008 8:25 AM
Book Selections For This Month: - Hi Everyone, I have updated the calendar for the next two meetings. Please note that the next meeting is scheduled for a Wednesday. The book selections for this month are: "Stiff" The Curious Lives Jason Jul 21, 2008 10:38 PM
New Meetup: Bookclub Meeting: - Announcing a new Meetup for The Burlington Book Club! What: Bookclub Meeting: When: September 9, 2008 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Meetup Description: Hi Everyone, This is the sc Jason Jul 21, 2008 10:15 PM
New Meetup: Bookclub Meeting: - Announcing a new Meetup for The Burlington Book Club! What: Bookclub Meeting: When: August 20, 2008 7:00 PM (Please note that this meeting is scheduled for a Wednesday evening) Where: Click the link below to find out! Jason Jul 21, 2008 10:11 PM
RE: [bookclub-934] next meeting - Message Pike Jul 20, 2008 11:27 AM
Re: [bookclub-934] next meeting - did you mean The Orchid Thief??? --- On Sat, 7/19/08, Pike <[address removed]> wrote: user 7588058 Jul 20, 2008 10:38 AM
next meeting - Message Pike Jul 19, 2008 6:57 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] New Book Club Member - Hi Matt and anyone else, I,too, am confused about how we meet, what we read,etc. Who's running the show? Alexa Alexa Jul 19, 2008 2:45 PM
New Book Club Member - Hi, my name is Matt Kehoe and I'm interested in the Burlington book club. I've looked on the website but I can't seem to find information on when you are next meeting or what books have been read/are being read. Matt Kehoe Jul 19, 2008 2:30 PM
Culture and Current - enrichment program in Burlington - ok, we may be able to Host ... love Micha Maestas --- On Mon, 7/7/08, Chandra <[address removed]> wrote: Micha Jul 8, 2008 12:24 PM
Culture and Current Events enrichment program in Burlington - Dear Burlington Book Readers~ I am the Burlington area Program Coordinator with ASSE International Student Exchange Programs, a non-profit cultural exchange organization. I have 18 high school students arriving from Germany on July 24th (which is Chandra Jul 7, 2008 4:23 PM
Next Meeting's Selections - Good Morning Everyone, It Chris Jun 11, 2008 10:34 AM
Bookclub Meeting (6/10/08): - Hi Everyone, At the last meeting we had discussed a couple of possible meeting scenarios for the meeting tomorrow (6/10/08): 1.) Attending the Michael Pollan speaking event at UVM; and 2.) Having the meeting at an outdoor location. However, Jason Jun 9, 2008 8:14 PM
Meeting Forecast - Weather.com is predicting 85 degrees with a 20% Chris Jun 5, 2008 7:32 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] 4/15/08 Meeting Minutes: - Jason May 12, 2008 10:36 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] 4/15/08 Meeting Minutes: - Message Pike May 12, 2008 9:02 AM
4/15/08 Meeting Minutes: - Hi Everyone, Great to see those of you that could make it to our latest meeting! For those of you that could not, we look forward to meeting you at future gatherings. I delayed sending out the meeting minutes this month so that I c Jason May 12, 2008 1:32 AM
Michael Pollan Speaking Soon-ish - Hello All, For those that have been coming to meetings recently, you may remember that there has been some discussion about reading some of Michael Pollan's work. I have news about him to share with those that make it to the meeting on the 13t Isis May 6, 2008 1:04 PM
RE: [bookclub-934] 3/18/08 Meeting Minutes: - Message Pike Apr 14, 2008 9:00 AM
3/18/08 Meeting Minutes: - 03/18/08 Meeting Minutes Hi Everyone, Great to see those of you that could make it to our latest meeting! For those of you that could not, we look forward to meeting you at future gatherings. Topics discussed Jason Apr 14, 2008 12:00 AM
Meeting Location (Tuesday April 15th): - Hi Everyone, This Tuesday’s meeting will be in the same time and location as previous meetings (Borders Cafe at 7:00 pm). I contacted Vermont Pub and Brewery in an attempt to reserve space for our group. Unfortunately they Jason Apr 13, 2008 10:14 PM
Next Meeting Location - Good afternoon everyone, Regarding the location of the next meeting--at the last meeting I believe we had decided on Vermont Pub and Brewery for 4/15. I think this meetup was already in the calendar at that point, and j Chris Apr 13, 2008 4:07 PM
Completely Off Topic, But... - Tomorrow (3/22) is World Pillow Fight day. http://www.pillowfightday.com/index.php At 3 PM tomorrow, Burlington will have it's first citywide pillow fight. 3 PM, Corner of C Julia Mar 21, 2008 4:32 PM
calamity physics sites - Message Pike Mar 10, 2008 12:37 PM
RE: [bookclub-934] 02/12/08 Meeting Minutes - .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma } I would like to have the group know about my new novel, Family Reunion eric selby Feb 25, 2008 10:27 PM
02/12/08 Meeting Minutes - 02/12/08 Meeting Minutes Hi Everyone, Great to see those of you that could make it to our latest meeting! For those of you that could not, we look forward to meeting you at future gatherings. Topics discusse Jason Feb 25, 2008 10:00 PM
Tonight's Meeting (2/12/08) - Hey All! Just wanted to take a moment to thank you all for an interesting conversation. I really appreciate everyone sharing their thoughts about "On Beauty", particularly since there was such a diversity of opinions. It takes courage to sta Isis Feb 12, 2008 10:25 PM
Hello Everyone! - Hello Everyone! I just wanted to take a second to welcome new members who have joined the Burlington Book Club since the last meeting. I look forward to meeting you later this evening. I hope that everyone enjoyed the latest bo Jason Feb 12, 2008 2:55 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] Special Topics in Calamity Physics - Jason Feb 11, 2008 4:00 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] Special Topics in Calamity Physics - Sounds goo Christy Feb 11, 2008 3:50 PM
Special Topics in Calamity Physics - Message Pike Feb 11, 2008 2:57 PM
01/15/08 Meeting Minutes - 01/15/08 Meeting Minutes Hi Everyone, Great to see those of you that could make it to our latest meeting! For those of you that could not, we look forward to meeting you at future gatherings. Topics discussed Jason Jan 18, 2008 11:39 PM
Kite Runner Movie! - Hey Christy, That is a great idea on the Kite Runner movie! That is one of my favorite books and I haven’t seen the movie yet. The only nights that aren’t good for me are Monday and Wednesday. I promise not to be late this time. :- Jason Jan 18, 2008 4:31 AM
book group - Hi! Thanks Christy Jan 16, 2008 10:44 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] 12/04/07 Meeting Minutes: - Hi All! I want to thank you for the great meeting. Dawn great insights. By the way a person checked out the book the inbetween places today from the library. The book about the man who wal user 5150098 Dec 8, 2007 2:35 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] 12/04/07 Meeting Minutes: - Preview not available Jami Dec 7, 2007 7:03 PM
RE: [bookclub-934] 12/04/07 Meeting Minutes: - Jason Dec 7, 2007 6:01 PM
RE: [bookclub-934] 12/04/07 Meeting Minutes: - Jason Dec 7, 2007 5:46 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] 12/04/07 Meeting Minutes: - Hi All, Sorry I couldn't make it, I had a last minute, mini-family emergency come up, nothing big. I look forward to the next meeting. Colleen O Colleen Dec 6, 2007 9:05 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] 12/04/07 Meeting Minutes: - I thought so too....but I'm kinda of a geek when it comes to stuff like that :) It was really great meeting you. Hope to see you in January! Dawn Christy <cpilsucki@ya Dawn Dec 6, 2007 3:14 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] 12/04/07 Meeting Minutes: - Preview not available Christy Dec 6, 2007 2:40 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] 12/04/07 Meeting Minutes: - Hey Jason & Everyone, I ran into something that I thought would be interesting to add to our discussion about "A Thousand Splendid Suns". On my way out of Borders the other night, I saw a book called "Three Cups of Dawn Dec 6, 2007 1:04 PM
12/04/07 Meeting Minutes: - 11/05/07 Meeting Minutes Hi Everyone, Great to see those of you that could make it to our second meeting! For those of you that could not, we look forward to meeting you at future gatherings. Topics discussed Jason Dec 6, 2007 12:45 AM
Agenda - 3rd Book Club Meeting: - Hi Everyone, I'm looking forward to our meeting later today. The following is a brief agenda of some items that we should discuss: Book Discussion: “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini. The topics that are discussed will b Jason Dec 4, 2007 1:05 AM
Re: [bookclub-934] Next Meeting - December 4th: - Hi Jason, Just to clarify, does this mean that there is no November 20 meeting? Thanks, Lauren Quoting Jason : > Hi Everyone, > > There was a meeting listed for November 20th, while the Meeting > Minutes that I recentl Lauren Nov 13, 2007 10:50 PM
Next Meeting - December 4th: - Hi Everyone, There was a meeting listed for November 20th, while the Meeting Minutes that I recently sent out said that the next meeting is scheduled for December 4th . I am sending this message to the group in order to Jason Nov 13, 2007 9:49 PM
10/30/07 Meeting Minutes: - Jason Nov 13, 2007 11:21 AM
Discussion Questons For "My Sister's Keeper": - Hi Everyone, Below are several discussion questions that I found online. Feel free to raise your own topics to discuss as well. I'm guessing that many of us will have connected with the book and its characters in different ways. Exploring and Jason Oct 28, 2007 4:51 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] 9/25/07 Meeting Minutes - Hey all, I will be in China from the 24th to Nov 2nd. So unfortunately I won't be able to make it this time. Hopefully I'll be able to make it to the next one!! Best, Susan On 10/22/07, Jason wrote: > > > > Hi Kristen Susan Stewart Oct 23, 2007 9:26 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] 9/25/07 Meeting Minutes - Jason Oct 22, 2007 9:58 PM
RE: [bookclub-934] 9/25/07 Meeting Minutes - Preview not available Kristen Sep 26, 2007 5:59 PM
9/25/07 Meeting Minutes - 9/25/07 Meeting Minutes Hi Everyone, Great to see those of you that could make it to our first meeting. For those of you that could not, we look forward to meeting you at future gatherings. The main things that were discussed Jason Sep 25, 2007 11:33 PM
First Burlington Book Club Meeting: - Hi Everyone, I'm looking forward to our first meeting tonight at 7:00 pm. I think that we can get through the administrative items quickly and focus a good portion of the time on the fun stuff (discussing books and getting to know eachother). Jason Sep 25, 2007 1:01 AM
Re: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - There was a poll on the meet-up website and I guess we are going to pick a book at the first meeting. I also missed a few e-mails. I had to go back and look through these. Colleen Colleen Sep 17, 2007 12:11 AM
Re: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - Sarah Sep 16, 2007 3:07 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - Hi, I believe we are meeting in the borders cafe. Specifically the 2nd floor. Colleen On 9/15/07, Sarah Colleen Sep 15, 2007 2:26 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - Sarah Sep 15, 2007 11:04 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - Jason Sep 10, 2007 12:03 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - Preview not available Kristin Sep 10, 2007 11:59 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - Jason Sep 10, 2007 10:42 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - Preview not available Kristen Sep 10, 2007 9:59 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - Hi everyone! I have a request... I was the one who originally suggested What is What and I am wondering if we might be able to read that for the Oct. meeting because I can not make the 9/25 meeting and would really like to read the book w Christy Sep 10, 2007 9:01 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - Just checking, I'm new to book clubs...It sounds like we'll be reading What is What should we read that before we meet on the 25th or are me all going to meet on the 25th and then read the book? Jen Jennifer Sep 10, 2007 8:11 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - Hi Jami, Thanks for the great suggestion on the poll feature! I didn't see that when setting up the group. I did check it out tonight and it looks like it will be really helpful with the book selection process and any other group decisions. Tha Jason Sep 10, 2007 1:24 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - Susan, I have read a couple by Chuck Palahnuik. "Choke" and "Haunted" were both pretty interesting. He has a pretty unique writing style. I also liked the movie "The Fight Club" but I've never read the book. Thanks, Jason Crofts GE Healthca Jason Sep 10, 2007 1:24 AM
RE: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - Jason Sep 9, 2007 8:32 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - Ditto... Kirstin --- Colleen wrote: > Hi All, > > I'm also happy with any of the suggestions. Though > What is What has been > mentioned twice, and seems intriguing, so if we are > going to start voting, > I'll vote f Kirstin Sep 6, 2007 5:31 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - Hi All, I'm also happy with any of the suggestions. Though What is What has been mentioned twice, and seems intriguing, so if we are going to start voting, I'll vote for that one. Colleen Sep 6, 2007 5:21 PM
Re: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - I am new to bookclubs and am looking forward to this. I have read the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. Other then that, I'm pretty openminded in regards to reading. If we plan to discuss the book on the 25th, we need t Jennifer Sep 6, 2007 11:27 AM
Re: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - Hi Everybody - I haven't read any of the books listed (I'm hoping this club will get me back on the reading horse), except for the David Sedaris. I loved it. And if I remember correctly, it is a collection of short stories. Not sure if that woul Kirstin Sep 6, 2007 9:06 AM
Re: [bookclub-934] What book should we all agree on? - I heard that What is What by Dave Eggers and Middlesex by J Christy Sep 6, 2007 8:08 AM
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