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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.

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?

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

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

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?

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.

Aye!

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

AYE!

H2G2 rules

How vote you, Madame Minister Theia?

sorry...



Aye

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



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

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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:

Finished reading Chapers 3 & 4 Theia?

Almost...

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...

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.

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...

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?

I've read both, just now.

Are you more a Vogon or a Dentrassis?:D

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.

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:

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

Don't mind, your choice...

They're short. Let's do both.

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



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

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:

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

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:

I luv being me!



Don't you have a public library?

Don't you have a public library?


Do we Betty?

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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")

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!!;)

You mean she could see me through my balaclava?

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: