Candace really IS a goddess! ; )

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~Kali Sun, Dec 22, 1996 (21:03) seed

Candace, myself, and her friend Barbara met today for tea at the Fairmont Hotel in Ess Eff...it was a lovely affair indeed, ans such an easy distance from Sacramento and Stockton! Thank you very much to Candace for arranging it! I hope we can do it again soon! We really should plan more meetings, as many of us have become quite close...we were thinking a big convention in Chicago, perhaps? ;) Oh, and message to Barbara: Get online SOON so we can play here at the Spring and at PCR! ;) 59 new of

~Kaffeine Sun, Dec 22, 1996 (21:07) #1

"we were thinking a big convention in Chicago" Kali - I'm there!! Just tell me when. :)

~terry Sun, Dec 22, 1996 (22:09) #2

Too bad you can't have it in Austin. I could put everyone up at my house.

~Anna Sun, Dec 22, 1996 (23:28) #3

Candace really IS a goddess! ; ) I never doubted it I could put everyone up at my house. Terry would your place stand that much muslin?

~Kali Mon, Dec 23, 1996 (04:07) #4

Gee, Terry...you are too generous! ;)

~candace Mon, Dec 23, 1996 (11:05) #5

Goddess?? Oh Pleeeeze, Kali, you are making me blush! ;-) Tea in SF was so much fun! Our Kali is an incredible delight, as enchanting in person as on our BB. We did have a couple of pictures taken of us, so as soon as I get them developed and learn how to post them, I will. Being JA addicts, after tea, we visited our dear Laura Ashley and Kali bought a beautiful black lace (Is HC yelling, No lace, I beg of you!) dress. Hubba Hubba, indeed! At the Fairmont, there is a wonderful, comfortable bar with a big screen TV. Kali and I thought that it would be so great to get all of us in such a room and do the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" type of thing with our P&P friends. Could you just see us all in our muslins and speaking word for word with the dialogue and throwing popcorn at the screen whenever Wickham comes on!!!!! Let's work on this, Terry you say we can all stay at your house? Happy thoughts indeed!

~amy2 Mon, Dec 23, 1996 (11:33) #6

If any of you guys are ever in Los Angeles, let me know. I can offer private studio tours if you like. I'd like to meet some fellow fanatics in person!

~candace Mon, Dec 23, 1996 (11:53) #7

Hmmm.....Wait a minute....Terry you say that we can all stay at your house? Inviting all these women is very suspious. Your not in Waco by any chance?

~Amy Mon, Dec 23, 1996 (12:59) #8

Re meeting in Chicago. Or what about piggypacking on the next JA Soceity annual conference as a SIG. Anybody know where it is next week?

~Amy Mon, Dec 23, 1996 (12:59) #9

I mean next year.

~Amy Mon, Dec 23, 1996 (13:01) #10

Re Terry's house, I think he is making a Castle Anthrax for us. See I have to transfer this Oz witch, Anthrax, Robert Palmer, Muff choir group teasing kinda stuff to somebody else. Who better than our dear Terry?

~mrobens Mon, Dec 23, 1996 (14:01) #11

I would love to host a Boston Tea Party (if you'll excuse the expression). Anyone interested? Myretta

~amy2 Mon, Dec 23, 1996 (16:56) #12

I think we should have a P&P2 Twelve Step Convention at Universal Citywalk in Hollywood. I dearly believe that Miss Austen would have _adored_ all that neon! Not to mention the 50' King Kong!

~Ann Mon, Dec 23, 1996 (23:06) #13

I could manage to get to Chicago. It would be so much fun. Let's start planning!

~amy2 Tue, Dec 24, 1996 (10:49) #14

I'm with you, Ann! It would be fun. Maybe we could have a nonvirtual view of the show.

~kendall Tue, Dec 24, 1996 (11:38) #15

Chicago gets my vote. Most of the country can get to O'Hare non-stop. Plus, it is my favorite city. Down-town beaches and an up-town river and public transportation! wow. what a city.

~Kaffeine Tue, Dec 24, 1996 (12:19) #16

"what about piggypacking on the next JA Soceity annual conference as a SIG" JA Society annual conference schedule: 1997: "Sanditon: The New Direction?" Oct. 3-5, San Francisco, Calif. 1998: Quebec 1999: Colorado Springs Anita Gillespie, the 1997 conference coordinator, is working on the program for the San Francisco conference. She can be reached at 601 Van Ness Ave. #11, San Francisco, CA 94102. ----------------------- Chicago would definately be closer for me, but I =do= love SF!!

~amy2 Tue, Dec 24, 1996 (15:15) #17

Is there a way to do a poll and see what the most G.D.(Geographically Desireable) place would be for us all to meet? I of course vote for L.A. but I don't know how many Californians are out there. . .

~Amy Tue, Dec 24, 1996 (19:14) #18

I can work on a poll. Easy for me.

~Kali Tue, Dec 24, 1996 (20:35) #19

Yee haw! Hear that, Candace? Ess Eff!!! We can rent the Fairmont bar after all...what a trip! Bless you for all of your kind words, Candace...you are the best of Lizzy and Jane rolled up into one person! ;) Let's get together again soon!

~JohanneD Fri, Dec 27, 1996 (04:13) #20

Go to Beantown regularly, love it, home of very special friends, just a six hour drive or 45 minutes flight. Chicago never been there but still relatively close. Could seriously planned to meet there, in the spring maybe? How great to hear of the JA Society Convention in Quebec : be sure I'll be there. Amy, what's a SIG? and anything within a 2 hour time zone from Montreal is a very agreeable time/space possibility

~LauraM Fri, Dec 27, 1996 (11:38) #21

Well Myretta I live in Boston and a Boston Tea party would be wonder Johanne, we could get you involved no problem. I will try to do the Chicago thing, I've never been so it could be fun. Just finding a sitter for the little one could prove problematic, but other than that. It could be wonderful. Myretta if you could email me at laura_mccarthy@scudder.com I have been trying to email you with no luck. We could get the ball rolling on the Boston end.

~Mari Fri, Dec 27, 1996 (12:27) #22

Chicago would work for me. I LOVE S.F., was just there in October, but don't think I could swing it again so soon.

~Kali Fri, Dec 27, 1996 (16:06) #23

What U.S. city would be most convenient for non-North Americans?

~terry Fri, Dec 27, 1996 (23:48) #24

Like I say, I've got at least 4,500 sf of living area here at "Pemberly South" and I'd be happy to put up the whole group. Austin for Austen!

~jwinsor Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (01:55) #25

That is a HUGE place, Terry! Does everyone in Austin live in such a Texas-sized home?

~terry Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (02:02) #26

No, actually the housing market is really tight in Austin and postage stamp sized places go for high dollar. This house is a result of me getting carried away. It's pretty big for a single guy. I really pretty much live in one room on the third floor and occasionally venture upstairs or downstairs. I haven't been in some rooms for weeks.

~jwinsor Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (02:07) #27

Do you, by any chance, also have a Secret Garden and a houskeeper called Mrs. Medlock? [grin]

~terry Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (02:26) #28

I have an overgrown garden and a housekeeper wanted sign.

~churchh Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (07:06) #29

Joan, my apartment is more "postage stamp" than "Texas-sized"...

~Ann2 Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (12:59) #30

Oh, these are great new tidings indeed! Exciting to get so many addicts together on one spot! Terry, I am amazed at your home size. Have you got furniture in all those rooms? Though this planned gathering would involve more than a weekendtrip for me, i must say that the prospect of seeing your garden adds to the thing. Old and overgrown gardens are the ones I like best. Is it large? Is your house hidden among trees ? Seriously I fear it will be out of reach for me. I think I envy you all coming together. But there is some magic in this net acquaintance thing without faces. But by no means without personalities.I would miss that a little I think.

~terry Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (14:15) #31

You can see my house at http://www.spring.com/~house If there's something you want to see that isn't shown, I'll be glad and put up a picture for you.

~Adi Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (16:31) #32

Kali said: What U.S. city would be most convenient for non-North Americans? I can't even consider flying to U.S until september, so my answer to this question would have to be what Ann2 already said: Seriously I fear it will be out of reach for me. I think I envy you all coming together. But there is some magic in this net acquaintance thing without faces. But by no means without personalities.I would miss that a little I think

~mrobens Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (17:16) #33

Good Lord, Terry. Are you trying to sell the house? And are you rattling around in it all alone?

~terry Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (17:18) #34

I've taken it off the market. I'm not all alone. I found a schooteacher to rent one of the rooms downstairs, but I rarely see him. I've got the whole third and fourth floors to myself. I'm looking to rent out one of the other downstairs bedrooms.

~cat Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (19:41) #35

You have a nice house Terry! God I wish I had a house like that!

~amy2 Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (20:26) #36

Well, not that I want to put in a plug, but I think the best port-o-call for non-North Americans is none other than our second largest burg: Los Angeles, CA. After all, no one will feel out of place -- we're a multicultural mecca! And we have Disneyland! Universal Studios! Medieval Times! We're like Orlando, but And it's still in the high 70's. In December.

~jwinsor Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (21:26) #37

"postage stamp sized places go for high dollar." Would it be too nosy to inquire what you were asking for it when it was on the market? I ask because the definition of "high dollar" varies so widely, and here high dollar is so high that companies recruiting high-level employees must often sweeten the offer with a housing allowance, or even own residential property in which to house recruits during the period of their employment with the firm because they decline to relocate to this area after finding out that the differences in property values would re uire them to move from a mansion to a tiny tract home, considerably lowering their standard of living.

~Donna Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (22:57) #38

If I may make a suggestion you should think of Colonial Williamsburg it is the same setting/century when Jane Auten was alive. It has colonial plantations, museums, and William and Mary College. Orginial an athentic blacksmith,silversmith, furniture makers, apothocary shop, bakery,and pottery works,Carriage rides just like in P&P. I love the place. If you wear muslin you would fit right in.

~geekman Sun, Dec 29, 1996 (06:17) #39

For those of us unable to make any North American get together, the Aussie Austenites plan on having a "Day in the Park". You are all welcome on the weekend of 22/23 February 1997 to meet with Hilary (and her brood), Anna, Bells, Lilian and I in Canberra, Australia's Capital, for Jane Austen anecdotes, Pride and Prejudice reminiscences, fine food (including some of Ann2's delicious desserts), wine, fresh air, and friendly banter.

~suzle Mon, Dec 30, 1996 (01:15) #40

amy2 I also live in L.A. maybe we can have tea sometime. I will be out of town untill Jan. 17. Please email me. efting@earthlink.net. Suz

~Ann2 Mon, Dec 30, 1996 (15:24) #41

That sounds really nice Ian, but I am afraid I can only join you in my thoughts. To imagine you can actually sit on the ground in February!

~jane Mon, Dec 30, 1996 (17:23) #42

Myretta and Laura, I'm nearby too! Work in Cambridge, live in Wellesley. Count me in for any plans. Jane

~mrobens Mon, Dec 30, 1996 (17:44) #43

Good enough, Jane. I'll put you on the list and email you.

~amy2 Mon, Dec 30, 1996 (22:57) #44

Here's a wacky thought from a wacky town: WHAT IF we have our P&P2 reunion, and stage it like an sf or STAR TREK convention (on a small scale, to be sure). We could rent a hotel suite, advertise, invite the public, ask if anyone from A&E or the cast would like to present, alert the media, etc. Can you tell I've worked in advertising?

~LauraM Tue, Dec 31, 1996 (09:25) #45

Oh Jane, how I've missed you!! Lizzie talking to her sister. Jane welcome to the NE P&P fanatics group. Oh this is going to be soooo much fun. Work in Cambridge and live in Wellesley, well that is just not too shabby. I used to work in Wellesley on Linden Street near Roche Bros supermarket. Love Capt. Mardens, they have the BEST seafood. Oh, Myretta, with Jane, Arnessa, Me and you, and who knows who else this is going to be fun. But be warned, I'm a nut!!!!. Amyloo, can you make it New England. R ar.

~Amy Tue, Dec 31, 1996 (13:52) #46

I wish, Roar.

~Kaffeine Thu, Jan 2, 1997 (22:40) #47

I found mention of an event that might be of interest if we want to schedule a meeting in Chicago: Book Bonanza On Saturday and Sunday May 31 and June 1, all literary roads lead will lead to the 13th Annual Printers Row Fair, the midwest's largest free literary festival. Here, along a five-block corridor on the city's Near South Side, book lovers can browse through stacks of old, new and rare books offered by 150 unique booksellers and publishers. Well known local and national authors will read from their current works and participate in panel discussions. There will also be poetry readings, storytelling and special programming for kids featured on six indoor and outdoor stages.

~Ann Thu, Jan 2, 1997 (22:54) #48

Sounds great. May be worth a trip, even without a tea with friends.

~Becks Fri, Jan 3, 1997 (04:06) #49

Amy 2, I really like that idea. Sounds very possible? Anyone else like it?

~LauraM Fri, Jan 3, 1997 (09:11) #50

Oh that sounds awesome. What other way to spend Memorial day Weekend.

~mrobens Fri, Jan 3, 1997 (11:14) #51

I'd love to do this.

~jane Fri, Jan 3, 1997 (11:23) #52

Kathleen, do you think Jane Austen will be there? Oh, no, I see it says well known local and national authors, so that rules out our favorite. (excuse me for the sillines of this message, but I am really just using it as an excuse to do my homework for Ann, who I thank very much for the great tutorial.) Jane

~amy2 Mon, Jan 6, 1997 (17:58) #53

Jane, I'm afraid the other Jane _won't be_ available for book signings. Does anyone else out there like the idea of mounting a P&P2 "Convention" of sorts, and trying to invite members of the cast & crew? I wonder if there are other addicts like ourselves out there who would want to attend.

~JohanneD Mon, Jan 6, 1997 (18:04) #54

There's surely a bunch waiting for this at the Austen-L and the like

~Kali Mon, Jan 6, 1997 (21:25) #55

Go for it, Amy2...I'll do what I can to help you!

~Anna Mon, Jan 27, 1997 (17:48) #56

I was wondering if any of the group who live in the Los Angeles area ever get togther? I will be attending a tutorial at the Sheraton Universal which is being held from March 15 to 22 inclusive; I will be staying there from 13 to 23 March. The tutorial is fairly intensive, but I'd love to meet some of you if we can find a date and time that suits. The tute finishes at 12 md on the 22nd which is a saturday; maybe that afternoon or evening? please post any replies here, or email me; aprice@mail.newcastle.edu.au

~Kali Tue, Jan 28, 1997 (03:28) #57

Anna, I'd love to come down and see you, but I don't think I'll be able to get away from school...:(

~Anna Tue, Jan 28, 1997 (16:19) #58

] I'll be able to get away from school...:( me neither; generally I travel through San Francisco when visiting the US, maybe next year...

~Kali Tue, Jan 28, 1997 (23:03) #59

Okay! If I'm still in the Bay area!

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