Meeting #1766 - Monday, 22 July, 2024 Trey Haddad, President Ken Patterson, Vice President Dave Gallaher, Treasurer Galen Tripp & Laser Pistol Packin’ Mama, Sergeants at Arms Barbara Johnson-Haddad, Secretary
In-person at Parktown Pizza 3031 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95124 And online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83807383506?pwd=VnNNTXJ1YXlLS0RQVVB2VERXUTQ2dz09 Called to order at 20:xx Total of 15 in attendance Secretary The minutes of meeting 1765 were posted online, and were accepted as May you live in interesting times. Treasurer Regular: $15,805.32 Party: $230.58 Money can be sent to salve guilt via Paypal - sent to = dwgalla...@gmail.com Though we did accrue $56.35 since the resumption of live meetings. Vice President Nothing fannish to report. President Not present. Committees: None. New Business: None. Announcements: Fred: He and Robyn are going back in the studio for a filker song swap. Yochanan: Bob Newheart (RIP) Craig: met him once, and was one of his earliest comics. Kennita: This Sunday is her birthday. Fred: Robyn’s is on Wednesday, Ken: HIs is on Saturday. Ken: This Friday is the fourth Friday of the month, and time, once again, for the monthly meeting of The Legion of Rassilon – your Doctor Who fan club. This month we continue with the latest series of Doctor Who, with the episodes Dot and Bubble and Rogue. Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m., at the Milpitas Dennys, on Abbot Avenue, off Calaveras Boulevard, near 880. lor.club <http://lor.club/> Reviews Rick: 3 Body (10cent China) Pleasingly extremely Chinese. So far 30 episode of the first volume of the series of novels. It is exceptional. Not to be confused with the Netflix produced version. Shaping up to be very close to the novel. Amazon Prime, possibly youtube. The Acolyte: It hasn’t redeemed itself from being lackluster. The acting isn’t great, perfunctory writing, good cinematography, and a good villain. Didn’t stick the landing at the end. If you already have D+, go for it. Cliff and kids loved it. Would have liked the episodes to be longer. Lightsabre fights are the best in the series. A murder mystery in the high republic (100 years pre prequels). Kennita: The Boys (Prime) watched first episode. Interesting premise. Didn’t think much of the acting. Good enough that she’ll try a couple more episodes. Superheroes as bad guys. Saw a video segment of Frank Zappa teaching Steve Allen to play the bicycle. Cliff says it’s amazing! YouTube. Gerald: The Year Without Sunshine by Naomi Kritzer. Set in Minneapolis. Really enjoyed. Wonderful low key inspirational short story (or novella?) Yochanan: Fly Me to the Moon (in theatres) Rom-Com centered around the Apollo 11 moon landing. Fun movie. Really enjoyed it. Full Price. Gerald: Was being inducted into the Air Force when the moon landing happened. Finished all of the second season of Prodigy (20 episodes) Amazing! Loved the legacy characters, but not just fan servicing (or tacked on). It is part of Star Trek. Tied up at the end, but is still open. Netflix. Another Life (Netflix) Good actors, but doesn’t make any sense. Calls it the silly show. 2x10 episodes. 6% Rotten Tomatoes. A bunch of 20-somethings in space. 20 hours of his life he’s not getting back. Cliff: On YouTube. A full 20 minute animated short called Alien Monday. ‘80s animation style. Recommend for fans of Alien or ‘80s cartoons. Rumor of the Week: Kamala has been fitted for her cape, now she just needs a side-kick. Adjourned at: 21:09 Auction followed.
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