Observer Meet and Greet

dl meckes · Post by **dl meckes** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:28 am

The library's a great place, but there's no coffee and I doubt that Pepto, my beautiful pink bowling ball, would be a welcomed visitor...

Gary Rice · Post by **Gary Rice** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:29 am

Can we get greasy cheeseburgers, crinkle-cut fries, and a chocolate shake at the library?

Jeff Endress · Post by **Jeff Endress** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:46 am

Gary

Those items are not available at LPL......And although I had pushed hard for a "demo kitchen" in the addition, it was unfortunately not to be. So, your food consumption will have to occur elsewhere.

Jeff

Gary Rice · Post by **Gary Rice** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:03 am

Chef Geoff,

No demo kitchen in the new library? You must be heartbroken.

In the schools where I taught, "NO FOOD IN THE LIBRARY" was a hard-and-fast, no-exceptions rule.

So obviously, at the end of each day, a wide variety of food residue could be seen all around the facilities. From gum under the tables, to candy wrappers in flowerpots, to crushed pop cans and a mine field of crumbs, students were unbelievably savvy, sneaking food into libraries.

A particular mystery to me, was why students would hide candy wrappers behind books on the shelves. A person could have developed a very good vintage candy wrapper collection from the crumbled balls found behind those books.

Mark Crnolatas · Post by **Mark Crnolatas** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:53 pm

...and my cue ..18.5 oz of doom

Ivor Karabatkovic · Post by **Ivor Karabatkovic** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:17 pm

meeting at the bela dubby on thursday, february 22nd.

Not completely positive if I'll be able to make it.. it's my 18th birthday and I don't know what I have planned for the evening!

But I believe I'll show up. Hope to see everyone there!!

David Lay · Post by **David Lay** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 5:37 am

Although I'm flying to Des Moines the next day, I'll be there!

Gary Rice · Post by **Gary Rice** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:03 am

Happy soon-to-be-birthday Ivor!

I have trouble with next Thursday too, as I am scheduled to speak at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor.

Those events usually run two or more hours.

I was really looking forward to seeing everyone. Hopefully we'll have another social time before long.

Esther Hazlett · Post by **Esther Hazlett** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 10:59 am

Two questions: 1-Are these meet-and-greets just for Observer writers and editorial staff?

2-Have fisticuffs ever broken out during any of these meetings?

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:03 am

Esther Hazlett wrote:Two questions: 1-Are these meet-and-greets just for Observer writers and editorial staff?

2-Have fisticuffs ever broken out during any of these meetings?

This one is meant for writers, editorial staff, advisory board, and people who would like to write. But all of these meetings are open to all. We are just trying to define the direction of the party.

Actually the get togethers are very cordial.

Stop by.

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Jeff Endress · Post by **Jeff Endress** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:29 am

Should I bring the brass knuckles and handcuffs per usual?

Jeff

Gary Rice · Post by **Gary Rice** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 2:37 pm

Am I right about this? The meeting has been changed from Thursday to Wednesday, Feb. 21st at Bela Dubby, 7 pm, right?

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 2:53 pm

Gary Rice wrote:Am I right about this? The meeting has been changed from Thursday to Wednesday, Feb. 21st at Bela Dubby, 7 pm, right?

Correct, the meeting for writers, editors, columnists, and advisory board, and those that want to write.

Others can stop by, but this will be talking about what is going on, and a thanks. We will also be talking about where all of this is headed, as we are about to drastically overhaul many aspects of this project as we reinvest.

2007 will see the project hit full stride I believe.

Thanks to all.

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Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 6:31 pm

dl meckes wrote:dl meckes
If anyone wants to write or edit, please come to this meeting.
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DL

Thanks for getting the word out and the hard work today.

I would encourage potential writers to stop in.

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Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:00 am

Photographers, illustrators, audio and video people are also invited.

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