Wednesday, September 2, 2009

September 2009 -- the Back To School Issue

Once again, the passageways in the ship are quiet, there are no more food fights in the galley -- this can only mean one thing: Kahless be praised -- the cadets have gone back to the Academy!

Before we get started, a disclaimer: I’ve had the Taco Bell Volcano Nachos recently, and while they are rather spicier then normal, they didn’t leave my face bright red and heavily sweating, nor did my voice change like the Terran’s on that commercial. . .and I’ve got to tell you, I’m sorely disappointed!

And with that, on to business.

To begin with, a minor change to the meeting plans for this month: the “Movie and Potluck Dinner Night” has been postponed till next month. Instead, the General Meeting will take place at the Bread Head Bakery in downtown Dover (right next door to the Main Moon restaurant)at 2 pm. Also, at this meeting, I will allow one head slap per person (and only one!) in regards to my recent hospital stay last month.

On the subject of my recent hospitalization, I’d like to thank everyone for their phone calls; trust me when I say that it helps break up the day to get a phone call, even if it’s only for a few minutes.

I’ve recently sent off a reply to the International Hotels Group’s (the new bosses of the Holiday Inn chain) 1st letter, and when I receive their reply, I’ll let you all know. Trust me, friends, this little fandango is far from over -- I think John Belushi said it best in the classic Animal House, “Over? Did you say over? Nothing is over until WE say it is!”

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sept.7th: Labor Day

Sept.10th: National Swap Ideas Day

Sept.11th: National Patriots’ Day (Take a moment to remember the ones who went on ahead of us, and the brave warriors who made the ultimate sacrifice)

Sept. 12th: Doomslayer General Meeting at Bread Head Bakery - 2 pm.

Sept.16th: National Play-Doh Day (let your inner child out!)

Sept.19th: National Talk Like A Pirate Day (Arrr, matey! ‘Tis the day for getting’ yer Pirate on and letting’ yer Jolly Roger fly!)

Sept.28th: National Ask a Stupid Question Day