Hitchhiker's Guide

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 7:01 am

I'm a slug. I'm never going to get this book read unless I'm forced, so let's get this book club started.

I'm sure others have read the book recently? I read it years ago, and I'm finding it almost new. I love the way Adams uses word twists and such in his humor.

theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 8:32 am

I bought HG (well, the trilogy in four parts) a couple of weeks ago but I know I won't begin it until the book club starts. So when are we starting?

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 8:37 am

About an hour and a half ago.

Sorry, I've never been in a book club and have no idea how it goes. You?

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 8:38 am

Okay that's not completely true. Teaches4Life gave me some pointers, but I'm still not experienced.

theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 8:46 am

Accountable wrote: About an hour and a half ago.

Sorry, I've never been in a book club and have no idea how it goes. You?

Never and no idea. Perhaps we've missed it?

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 8:55 am

I'm sorry, I was unclear. I'm starting it. since it's us, then it's us what makes the rules. Let's call it The Us Rules of Online Book Clubs.

Rule #1: We make it up as we go along.

Rule #2: Any subsequent rules may be modified on the fly.

Rule #3: Any disagreement about subsequent rules or modifications shall be settled by referring to Rule #1.

I adapted our house rules that are on a plaque in the kitchen.

All in favor type AYE.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 9:26 am

Aye!

aye, yi, yi, yi.........I'm thinking the Fritos Bandito.................

Majenta · Post by **Majenta** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 9:38 am

AYE!

H2G2 rules

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 9:46 am

How vote you, Madame Minister Theia?

theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 10:02 am

sorry...

Aye

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 10:06 am

No apologies! that's the rule ... for the moment.

Okay, clubbies, how are we gonna do this? A chapter a day? More? Less?

theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 10:27 am

I've just read chapter 1 and chapter 2 is only 3 pages. I'd be happy with a chapter a day, or 2 if one is very short.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 11:16 am

theia wrote: I've just read chapter 1 and chapter 2 is only 3 pages. I'd be happy with a chapter a day, or 2 if one is very short.
It's been almost an hour with no other suggestions so, as the rules clearly state, that's what we'll do. Chapter 1&2 today 3 & 4 tomorrow.

I just love the destruction crew. That's the way so many bureaucrats are. In the absence of written instructions, and some cases in spite of them, a strong personality can pretty much do what they want. If given instructions, however, no amount of good sense will sway them from following orders.

theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:30 pm

Accountable wrote: It's been almost an hour with no other suggestions so, as the rules clearly state, that's what we'll do. Chapter 1&2 today 3 & 4 tomorrow.

I just love the destruction crew. That's the way so many bureaucrats are. In the absence of written instructions, and some cases in spite of them, a strong personality can pretty much do what they want. If given instructions, however, no amount of good sense will sway them from following orders.

My hero is Ford Prefect (a "nicely inconspicuous" name). A hero who doesn't understand sarcasm. This is my very first reading of HG and it promises to be hilarious. I love its style and humour.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:41 pm

theia wrote: My hero is Ford Prefect (a "nicely inconspicuous" name). A hero who doesn't understand sarcasm. This is my very first reading of HG and it promises to be hilarious. I love its style and humour.
I was probably 10 or 12 pages in before I realized his name wasn't Ford PERfect! :wah:

theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:49 pm

Accountable wrote: I was probably 10 or 12 pages in before I realized his name wasn't Ford PERfect! :wah:

I didn't have that problem because I remember the old Ford Prefect car. And of course that made it even more amusing to me.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:52 pm

theia wrote: I didn't have that problem because I remember the old Ford Prefect car. And of course that made it even more amusing to me.
AAAHhhh Allusion! Makes even more sense now. :wah: Kind of like watching a Naked Gun movie and catching the background jokes.

theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 2:52 pm

I'm having great difficulty keeping up with everyone's comments. :yh_sweat Could we possibly slow it all down a bit and give the older members of the book club time to marshal their thoughts and post their comments. It could, I suppose, be made into a rule? :-3

Thank you.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 3:34 pm

Ooooppss it's begun without me!!!

Still waiting for my copy!! No worries I'll soon catch up with you all (all 2 of you anyway!!) :wah:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 12:58 pm

Finished reading Chapers 3 & 4 Theia?

theia · Post by **theia** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 1:07 pm

Almost...

theia · Post by **theia** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 2:13 pm

He can actually write humorously about towels!! Largish ones from M and S! That is just so brilliant.

Loved the PA from the Galactic Hyperspace Planning Council (nothing has changed when it comes to Planning).

But strangely couldn't relate to the characters in chapter 4. Well, not yet. Perhaps I missed the humour? Or maybe I want to get back to Arthur and FP to whom I feel I can relate...

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 2:27 pm

theia wrote: He can actually write humorously about towels!! Largish ones from M and S! That is just so brilliant.

Loved the PA from the Galactic Hyperspace Planning Council (nothing has changed when it comes to Planning).

But strangely couldn't relate to the characters in chapter 4. Well, not yet. Perhaps I missed the humour? Or maybe I want to get back to Arthur and FP to whom I feel I can relate...
I know what you mean. I was both frustrated for the guy and laughing at the situation! :wah:

I believe chapter 4 is just setting something up later.

Y'know ... just in case this isn't fiction, I think I'll keep a towel handy.

theia · Post by **theia** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 12:19 pm

Acc, is a book club a book club with just two people? (the others don't know what they're missing. The book is getting funnier and more ridiculous by the chapter). Just wondering...

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 12:23 pm

Uh, let me check the rules & bylaws. ....

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According to rule #1, we are indeed a club! Are we doing Chapter 4 and 5 or just 4 today?

theia · Post by **theia** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 12:37 pm

I've read both, just now.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 12:41 pm

Are you more a Vogon or a Dentrassis?:D

theia · Post by **theia** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 1:07 pm

Me? A Vogon? No! I don't sit on gazelle-like creatures and snap their backs just for the fun of it. I'm no Galactic Civil Servant. And I'm not thoroughly vile (usually).

Definitely a Dentrassis. Well, excluding some of their less desirable routines.

A two word entry for earth! That puts us into perspective, I must say.

And don't you just love Teasers? Adams is a genius.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 1:11 pm

theia wrote: Me? A Vogon? No! I don't sit on gazelle-like creatures and snap their backs just for the fun of it. I'm no Galactic Civil Servant. And I'm not thoroughly vile (usually).

Definitely a Dentrassis. Well, excluding some of their less desirable routines.

A two word entry for earth! That puts us into perspective, I must say.

And don't you just love Teasers? Adams is a genius.
Definitely alot of fertilizer in that brain. :sneaky:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:06 pm

So for tomorrow, chapter 6 & 7 or just 6?

theia · Post by **theia** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:19 pm

Don't mind, your choice...

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:22 pm

They're short. Let's do both.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:23 pm

:yh_rotfl You two sound like an old married couple!!!

I'll catch up with you when I get my hands on a copy!!!

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:25 pm

Betty Boop wrote: :yh_rotfl You two sound like an old married couple!!!

I'll catch up with you when I get my hands on a copy!!!
I guess that fits. I'm not old, but I'm married a long time. :wah:

theia · Post by **theia** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:31 pm

Accountable wrote: I guess that fits. I'm not old, but I'm married a long time. :wah:

I'm the old one :-1

Well, Betty, if someone would else would only join us on this thread. We're chuntering away, just the two of us, because every one else has dropped out!

And it's a really good book and very amusing :yh_giggle

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:46 pm

theia wrote: I'm the old one :-1

Well, Betty, if someone would else would only join us on this thread. We're chuntering away, just the two of us, because every one else has dropped out!

And it's a really good book and very amusing :yh_giggle

I will join you, just got to get a copy!!!

Then we'll make it a threesome!!:wah:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:50 pm

I luv being me!

Don't you have a public library?

theia · Post by **theia** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:56 pm

Don't you have a public library?

Do we Betty?

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:58 pm

theia wrote: Don't you have a public library?

Do we Betty?

Yes, it's just up the road from me, but I can't find my membership card! If I get up early enough tomorrow I'll go and re-register!

theia · Post by **theia** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 4:13 pm

See, Betty, you're book club member no 3 now!

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 4:19 pm

Aw heck. we'll have to take roll tomorrow.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 5:23 am

jackie wrote: I just bought all four in one. Everywhere I post where there is a book discussion, this book is brought up and it seems to be well liked. I think I am one of the few who have not read it. So count me in.
Great! Jump in. We're only about 60 pages in.

theia · Post by **theia** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 5:29 am

Hello Jackie. Good to hear you're joining us. That makes 3 and possibly 4 if Betty gets to the library today.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 5:55 am

Betty's imagination is nimble enough. She could probably join in without even reading. :wah:

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 2:07 pm

Accountable wrote: Betty's imagination is nimble enough. She could probably join in without even reading. :wah:

Ha ha!!!!

the good news is I made it to the library before they shut today, the bad news is their ONE copy is out on loan!!!:wah:

You beat me to it Theia!!!:-1

theia · Post by **theia** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 2:21 pm

Oh damn, you noticed! I saw you in my rear view mirror as I sped away clutching the last copy of HG :wah:

(well not "sped" exactly. More like "spluttered")

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 2:33 pm

theia wrote: Oh damn, you noticed! I saw you in my rear view mirror as I sped away clutching the last copy of HG :wah:

(well not "sped" exactly. More like "spluttered")

:yh_rotfl

Ha, thought that was you, took down your number and the snooty librarian gave me a good description!!;)

theia · Post by **theia** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 2:42 pm

You mean she could see me through my balaclava?

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 2:49 pm

theia wrote: You mean she could see me through my balaclava?

she did think it strange to wear a balaclava in august, she followed you and got a good look at your features when you took it off to mop your brow behind the car maintenance section!!!:wah: