S-Club 7
Now that I’m back and settling in, I’m looking for parties interested in resuming something resembling the literature group (previously known as S-Club 7) that was formed last year. This kind of social mental stimulation is a must for me right now, as I’ve spent much of the last five months muttering to myself in a corner of a musty apartment. That’s not exactly accurate, but I certainly haven’t had large doses of intellectual discussion, and am feeling the effects of withdrawal. Viz. It feels like my braincells are evacuating a dying planet.
I’ll talk to some of you directly. Others who are interested and can be in Winnipeg once a week feel free to contact me. In all likelihood I’ll be turning many of you away – we only need about a half dozen members and, really, who wouldn’t want to be in this club? – so apply quickly. I’ll also be taking suggestions as to the future direction of the group. So far I’ve talked to only one former member, and he thought we should stay on the Shakespeare track, possibly resuming with “The Tempest”.
Other projects you may be interested in: self-taught latin. This is an informal affair between one of my housemates and I. Another person to meet with on a weekly basis may help our motivation. We’re just beginning.
Poker/Gambling night. Self-explanatory. We need more poker. Also, I will teach you a kickass Chinese card game. The other two are open to both sexes. For this one I’m thinking more of a male crowd, but if interest expressed by females is overwhelming, I’m always willing to throw the gates open.
And if you happen to be fluent in standard Mandarin Chinese, give me a call.
Aaron Hildebrandt said,
Jan 26, 09:49 #
Poker?
Just name the time and place.
Unless the place is my place. In which case I’ll let you know the time.
keira said,
Jan 26, 11:08 #
Welcome back, Tristan!
And: I nominate myself to join your literature group, if all parties are not opposed, and if there is room for me. I’ve been jonesing to discuss The Tempest ever since I saw the play at MTC. I’ve wanted to take Latin for awhile too, however I don’t know if I would be any good at disciplining myself to learn it informally . . .
Brad said,
Jan 27, 21:11 #
Tristan, unless you guys want to discuss the wonders of “practice theory” as outlined in the works of the ever so boring Pierre Bourdieu or the wonders of Manitoba surface artifact spacial analysis, I’m not in. School has stuck me with NO time for personal reading. However, do you have Thursday night free? We should grab a beer or two. I haven’t seen Mike for a while either.
Tristan said,
Jan 29, 08:31 #
Keira: you can definitely be in on the lit group. I’ll get in touch with you when I have a better idea what’s going on.
As for Latin, we don’t have the discipline either. That’s why we do it together. Even so, we’ll see how far we get.
Brad: Almost all we ever do is discuss the wonders of practice theory in the writings of Pierre Bourdieu! Surface artifact analysis: not so much, but maybe we can throw in a little just for you.
Thursday: probably free. Call sometime.
njero said,
Jan 29, 11:58 #
I’m up for poker, maybe every other week or some such.
I don’t think the travel cost balances out with my desire to group-read Shakespeare. Were talking in terms of numerical orders here.
Tristan said,
Jan 29, 12:21 #
For you closet gamblers: what do you consider good times for poker? (As in, certain weeknights, weekends, etc.).
njero said,
Jan 29, 18:48 #
I’m potentially available on any days that don’t start with Wednes or Fri, and end in day.
I should stress the second half of the first sentence in my post above.
njero said,
Jan 29, 18:50 #
Also, do you happen to know what happened to Kakistocrat? I’m being redirected to Blogsome’s main page. I really enjoyed Kelly’s blog.
Brad said,
Jan 29, 21:04 #
Crap, not free thursday, I have to write a report. Stupid school.
Aaron Hildebrandt said,
Jan 30, 10:07 #
Poker nights would work any day other than Wednesday, if I have enough notice. Preferably not Monday. I talked the Kelly (ten Hove), and wants to get in on poker as well.
Tristan said,
Jan 30, 11:53 #
Poker: Aaron, me, Erik, Kelly, njero (every other week), Mike. Sounding good. We’ll work out the kinks over the phone.
Kakistocrat: no idea. Perhaps the kakistocrat himself will drop by to answer the question sometime. If not, I’ll see if I can find out by other means.
Do I ever need to get a job and get organized. I’m hesitant to plan more concretely until I know what work I’m doing and when.
keira said,
Feb 2, 10:52 #
When does the Latin club meet? Perhaps I will join, since it’s on my list of things to do anyway. And then maybe people will shut up about me getting a job already. I don’t like work: ‘I am a scholar; I enjoy scholarly pursuits . . .’
Tristan said,
Feb 11, 19:27 #
The Kakistocrat link has been removed at the former author’s request.
Caitlin said,
Mar 5, 21:37 #
Actually, I might be interested in joining the literature group… keep me informed if your not full yet…