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In case anyone wants to participate in our Moby Dick Society, here are the minutes from our last meeting.
'Twas an overcast afternoon. The sky, a pale gray shroud, hung low and heavy upon the hearts of all who walked beneath it. It was an ill portent of what was to come.
This humble Secretary, having duly arrived at the agreed upon location of The Maproom was greeted with nary but a few members. Wherefore so few? Ah, but no matter – there were more pressing concerns. It seems that the Maproom was no place at all to have a meeting, it being overly crowded with football watchers. The first official decision of The Moby Dick Society? To run away in fear, like cowardly brigands scared off by large shadows on a wall.
The Treasurer recalled a place that would provide comfort to our displaced band, but much concern was had over the accuracy of her recollection. The last we all wanted to was to wander the streets on a fool's errand. We had a book to discuss.
But lo! The Treasurer came through! From out of the mist like Avalon itself was spied The Charleston! Free of excessive crowds and noise both, we deemed it a good place to meet. After a cursory check of our ID's, we were granted entry. Better still, The Charleston had an Ice Cave to give us welcome privacy and quiet.
And so it came to pass that 3:52 PM, The Moby Dick Society convened for the first time in the Ice Cave of The Charleston, where pints of Moosehead cost but two dollars and the pool is nearly free. Liz, Irina (serving as Treasurer), Dan (serving as Secretary), Brian and Jenny were in attendence, with Lisa arriving later on.
Resolutions
1. The next assignment is to read through Chapter 42
2. The next meeting will be on January 21 in the Ice Cave at The Charleston at 3:30 PM
3. Everyone should read the egregiously long article Whet previously sent out
Various Motions that Didn't Seem to Get Official Votes as Much as One Person Suggested Them:
1. That there should be created a Google group, for ease of use when it comes to managing emails
2. That the MDS is Anti-Henry
3. That we continue the MDS after we read Moby-Dick, but with other books, to be determined later on
4. That we explore independent study projects, meaning if you want to read more on a particular passage, that you do it
5. That someone brings a damned Bible next time
6. That Liz will dye part of her hair a bold, primary color, but just on the back part so that she could still look professional at work
7. That we eat food together later that evening
What Was Said (or what the Secretary could be bothered to write down)
- Jenny began the meeting by reading the second line of the book, as the first line was deemed too cliché. The began a short debate about the meaning of the name Ishmael, which is weird since we skipped the line where the narrator says "Call me Ishmael". Ishmael implies a character in exile, and is from whom the Arabs would later come
- We agreed that there was an unexpected sense of humour to the book. Who knew!?!? Ishmael seems to be a thoroughly modern character, and the tone of the book so far is much more contemporary than we anticipated
- Then, the friendly barkeep brought us coasters
- Liz proposed the question, "Was Melville gay?", thereby illustrating that she's a bigot
- The point was made that both the author and the Secretary have beards
- At this point, it seems best to read the book solely for plot, rather than seeking out deeper meanings and significant events
- Liz promises to investigate further the meaning of Jonah
- Dan inquired as to the history of the narrator. Is his name actually Ishmael? How did a sailor come to be so familiar with Seneca and Cato? What did he do before becoming a sailor? How does his background color the story? Sadly, no one had any answers
- Talk was made about Billy Budd, the author's last work that was published posthumously. Dan did not like it, and it was made known that Davey doesn't like it either.
- Brian and Liz ruin the plot for Jenny and Dan, having revealed parts of the book that they had not yet read
- Jenny reveals that she is into Baal worship, yielding a quiet giggle from the coloring Treasurer
- At 4:50, Lisa joins the group, having recently returned from getting her haircut
- The MDS adjourns at 4:54 for a potty break
- The MDS comes back into order at 5:15 and Liz demands information on Jennifer Garner; the Treasurer is able to help her out
- Various motions and resolutions are proposed, as already mentioned
- The meeting comes to a close at 5:28
No doubt more was said, but the dutiful Secretary can write but so much and would sometimes stare out of the Ice Cave rather than pay attention. Nonetheless, so concludes the true and accurate minutes of the 01/07/06 MDS meeting.
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In case anyone wants to participate in our Moby Dick Society, here are the minutes from our last meeting.
'Twas an overcast afternoon. The sky, a pale gray shroud, hung low and heavy upon the hearts of all who walked beneath it. It was an ill portent of what was to come.
This humble Secretary, having duly arrived at the agreed upon location of The Maproom was greeted with nary but a few members. Wherefore so few? Ah, but no matter – there were more pressing concerns. It seems that the Maproom was no place at all to have a meeting, it being overly crowded with football watchers. The first official decision of The Moby Dick Society? To run away in fear, like cowardly brigands scared off by large shadows on a wall.
The Treasurer recalled a place that would provide comfort to our displaced band, but much concern was had over the accuracy of her recollection. The last we all wanted to was to wander the streets on a fool's errand. We had a book to discuss.
But lo! The Treasurer came through! From out of the mist like Avalon itself was spied The Charleston! Free of excessive crowds and noise both, we deemed it a good place to meet. After a cursory check of our ID's, we were granted entry. Better still, The Charleston had an Ice Cave to give us welcome privacy and quiet.
And so it came to pass that 3:52 PM, The Moby Dick Society convened for the first time in the Ice Cave of The Charleston, where pints of Moosehead cost but two dollars and the pool is nearly free. Liz, Irina (serving as Treasurer), Dan (serving as Secretary), Brian and Jenny were in attendence, with Lisa arriving later on.
Resolutions
1. The next assignment is to read through Chapter 42
2. The next meeting will be on January 21 in the Ice Cave at The Charleston at 3:30 PM
3. Everyone should read the egregiously long article Whet previously sent out
Various Motions that Didn't Seem to Get Official Votes as Much as One Person Suggested Them:
1. That there should be created a Google group, for ease of use when it comes to managing emails
2. That the MDS is Anti-Henry
3. That we continue the MDS after we read Moby-Dick, but with other books, to be determined later on
4. That we explore independent study projects, meaning if you want to read more on a particular passage, that you do it
5. That someone brings a damned Bible next time
6. That Liz will dye part of her hair a bold, primary color, but just on the back part so that she could still look professional at work
7. That we eat food together later that evening
What Was Said (or what the Secretary could be bothered to write down)
- Jenny began the meeting by reading the second line of the book, as the first line was deemed too cliché. The began a short debate about the meaning of the name Ishmael, which is weird since we skipped the line where the narrator says "Call me Ishmael". Ishmael implies a character in exile, and is from whom the Arabs would later come
- We agreed that there was an unexpected sense of humour to the book. Who knew!?!? Ishmael seems to be a thoroughly modern character, and the tone of the book so far is much more contemporary than we anticipated
- Then, the friendly barkeep brought us coasters
- Liz proposed the question, "Was Melville gay?", thereby illustrating that she's a bigot
- The point was made that both the author and the Secretary have beards
- At this point, it seems best to read the book solely for plot, rather than seeking out deeper meanings and significant events
- Liz promises to investigate further the meaning of Jonah
- Dan inquired as to the history of the narrator. Is his name actually Ishmael? How did a sailor come to be so familiar with Seneca and Cato? What did he do before becoming a sailor? How does his background color the story? Sadly, no one had any answers
- Talk was made about Billy Budd, the author's last work that was published posthumously. Dan did not like it, and it was made known that Davey doesn't like it either.
- Brian and Liz ruin the plot for Jenny and Dan, having revealed parts of the book that they had not yet read
- Jenny reveals that she is into Baal worship, yielding a quiet giggle from the coloring Treasurer
- At 4:50, Lisa joins the group, having recently returned from getting her haircut
- The MDS adjourns at 4:54 for a potty break
- The MDS comes back into order at 5:15 and Liz demands information on Jennifer Garner; the Treasurer is able to help her out
- Various motions and resolutions are proposed, as already mentioned
- The meeting comes to a close at 5:28
No doubt more was said, but the dutiful Secretary can write but so much and would sometimes stare out of the Ice Cave rather than pay attention. Nonetheless, so concludes the true and accurate minutes of the 01/07/06 MDS meeting.
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