In case you're interested:

http://www.meetup.com/ottawasfs-ca/events/178664842/

I've got this idea that maybe some of us comics fen might want to watch it as a group on one of those big-screen TVs. Preferably as geographically central a venue as possible.

Here's the page.

Update c. Sept. 1, 2013: We're doing this.

Who'd be interested in a party organized around the landing of Curiosity?

Further news: apparently the hopefully-joyous event is expected to happen at 1:30 AM EST.

... the filking was a success and musically beautiful, even if the outdoor weather had a Grip Like Iron.

I'm aiming to do this again soon, preferably with the hope of getting more people to come out. Please stay tuned!

Yes, the house-filk is still on. It will run from 2:30 to around 6 pm (or later) tomorrow at Willow's place.

Those of you who don't know where that is, please send a message to duncanmac at LJ (or e-mail me at dmacgr99 .at. yahoo.ca). If possible, please include a telephone number at which I can reach you; that would be the fastest way ( Read more... )

On my friendlist this morning, there was a reminder of an Event like few others thus far in human history and its upcoming anniversary: the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo XI landing on the Moon.

We ought to do something as a group to mark the occasion.

So. Suggestions, please, and quickly!

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

* 7:30 pm - Annual Holiday Party - As usual, in Lyn Saunders' party room. Please contact Sandi McLaughlin for details if you need them.

I'm hoping to get a ride there, myself, seeing as otherwise I'm transit-hobbled right now. If anyone else is in similar straits and hopes, you may want to take a look at carpool_ottawa and ( Read more... )