h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I have been following the postings on this thread. Lately I have been re-reading 'The Salmon of Doubt' (actually listening to it on audio-book)
Putting two and two together, I think Douglas Adams would be just tickled to know all of you people are getting together. All meeting because all of you have come to this site, presumably after reading his works.

It's just great! Wish I was going.

A case of serendipitydoodah

I can't help thinking The Man would get a big kick out of quite a lot of what we Hootizens get up to.

Well, , Melbourne does have an airport and so do we.

Seriously, you should have Aussie meets. You'd all have a great time.

And Bagpuss, I was rather looking forward to talking shop with David. But if a miracle occurs and he is able to come, I promise not to monopolize him completely.

All of you will receive a tour of the library and have your picture taken by the rock garden.

Gosh, I've never had anyone monopolize me. If I can be there, I will. Particularly I booked the time off work ages ago. Maybe one of the other Salonistas could smuggle me in a suitcase?

Librarians never talk shop... Hmm, why is my nose now hitting the screen?

How much do you weigh, David? I'll only have a 20kg baggage allowance.

Ooh, a tour of the library. Will we get to see the famous guillotine door? How's the rock garden doing? I find that no matter how much I water them they just won't grow.

The rock isn't growing, but it's still large enough to cause, erm, discomfort.

Yes, the door is part of the tour. I suppose we could play chicken with it. It could be a forfeit in a game. Loser has to stand under the door.

David, we may have to organize a write-in campaign to get you a passport. They probably are afraid we'll like you so much we'll decide to keep you.

I weigh considerably more than 20kg. If I would be required to play chicken with a guillotine, I think it might be a good thing that I can't come...

I'm betting the guillotine's gonna swerve first.

Due to it's location it is somewhat difficult for it to swerve. It is excellent at dropping down and adequate at going up. I think it now falls slowly enough that a sober person should be able to get out of the way in time.

Sorry, I just couldn't resist a Groundhog Day reference. I hope most of your patrons are sober, Hyp.

Actually Melbourne has three airports. None of which will let me fly for free, unfortunately

That's terribly inconsiderate of them, if you ask me. sheesh!

Me too! Perhaps I should explain to them just how important h2g2 is, as well as Douglas Adams the meaning of life the universe and everything. Do you think they'll see reason?

Flight booked. And insurance too. £417 seems pretty good to me. That only gets me to Toronto, mind. Hope you weren't planning any mountain biking or horse jumping, Hyp, because I'm not covered for them. Skateboarding, surfing, roller hockey and croquet are all allowed though.

That does sound like a fair price, for summer especially. I'm glad you're booked. And I promise not to take you mountain biking or horse jumping.

*wonders if he's covered for broken legs resulting from being chased by bottle rockets or howlers*

It's not specifically mentioned...

We've never had any actual broken bones. A skinned knee or two and the occassional sprained ankle.

Never fear! I mean, what are the odds of you being the first one to break a leg? Must be astronomical. About the same as being eaten by a mountain lion. Oh, wait. *remembers the panther sighting last month* Not to worry! Large cats are shy critters and all of the noise and commotion will keep them away.

Hah, you don't scare me. I saw several bears in Canada and didn't get eaten by any of them. I didn't even get eaten on our canoeing/camping trip. Okay, so we didn't see a bear, but something left large claw marks in the tree that had our food in it.

Furthermore, I've been to Bodmin Moor, well known as the home of an escaped puma or something. There was footage on telly and everything.

On the fireworks front, I learned yesterday (the cousins were at my mom's b'day party, naturally) that the new rocket/baloon launcher has arrived. It shoots the ballons up 85 feet. Not sure about the rockets. *snoopy dances in anticipation*

The fireworks are going to be loads of fun this year. I truly feel sorry for everyone not able to come.

Balloons?