The Lampwick Continuum

Book Discussion and Sushi Outing

Today, The Lampwick Continuüm met at Brandolyn and Matthew’s house to discuss the book “Snowcrash” by Neal Stephenson, one of the seminal novels of the Cyberpunk genre.

Afterwards, members made a foray into the uncharted depths of Sakura, and it was universally condemned.

Coastcon XXXII

On the weekend of March 20th-22nd, CoastCon XXXII was held in the city of Biloxi, Mississippi.

Many Lampwick members assisted in putting on this convention, and are recognized here:

Randolph and Leanne Allen served as Head of Programming and Assistant Guest Liason, respectively. Randolph also hosted the used game auction. A surprise birthday celebration was held for Leanne at the “Dead Dog” staff party following the con.

Charlotte Pringle and Nebe Barnett ran the costume contest, and would like to extend their thanks to Rob Balder for stepping up as MC after time-honored hostess Mistress Margali Morwentari was one of several attendees struck down by venomous tuna (Aramarkus vulgari). Charlotte also hosted the trivia contest, and appeared with Nebe on other panels.

Karen Morton and Walter Scott hosted the Coming Attractions panel. They were also featured on various other panels including The Intergalactic Town Hall Debate.

Michael “Scotty” Scott hosted a variety of role-playing games in the main game room, including several set in the Honorverse, with author David Weber and designer Ken Burnside.

Jessica Styons ran the “slave” auction for the Saturday night dance and party.

Pictures taken by members Karen Morton and Nebe Barnett follow: › Continue reading

Book Discussion and Potluck Dinner

On Saturday, March 7th, The Lampwick Continuüm held a discussion of Cory Doctorow’s “Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom“; in particular, the concept of Whuffie.

At this meeting, Matt distributed to each member a set of light and dark Lamp pins he had ordered based on plans made by the group. Karen and Walter premiered the finished edits of the commercials recorded at the last Video Rangers meeting.

Finally, this was followed by a potluck dinner with an Italian theme.

Pictures by member Nebe Barnett as well as the menu follow: › Continue reading

Book Discussion - “Variable Star”

On Saturday 1/24/09, Lampwick members held our first book discussion.  The topic of discussion was “Variable Star” by Robert A. Heinlein and Spider Robinson.

Our next book will be “Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom” by Cory Doctorow - a meeting date has not been selected at this time.

Pictures taken by member Karen Morton follow: › Continue reading