The Lampwick Continuum

Happy Independence Day

Area 504 Crawfish Boil

The time has come again for the annual summer feast of “The New Orleans Area Society For The Preservation And Consumption Of Science Fiction And Alcoholic Beverages.” Many Lampwick members are also members of Area 504, and the feast is traditionally held at Jessica’s house.

Friends also honored Charlotte’s impending weight loss with a “Farewell To Your Uterus” celebration, presenting her with a tasteful wall hanging to commemorate the event.

The Lampwick book discussion (Fallen Angels by Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle & Michael Flynn) was postponed to allow more members time to finish reading.

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Lampwick BBQ

This weekend, The Lampwick Continuüm traveled to Lafayette, LA, to Chris’ house, where they gorged themselves silly on all manner of char-broiled goodness. A variety of fire hazards were controlled, children were wrangled, and a lamp-lit cake was had for Nebe’s birthday.

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Mobicon 12

The Lampwick Continuüm recently traveled to Mobile, AL, to endure the rigors of the 3 Days of Mobicon.

Lampwick members Jessica Styons and Charlotte Pringle helped build and perform in Area 504’s production of “Puppetstar Galactica: Blood On The Socks“, and Nebe Barnett hosted room parties for The Amalgamation and Area 504.

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Wii Tea and Membership Meeting

The Lampwick Continuüm met at Mark & Karen’s house for a Wii Tea, at which they partook of various food, drink, and video games.

Prior to the tea, a membership meeting was held wherein The Lampwick Continuüm voted to extend an invitation to Barbara Fracaro-Soileau.
 
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Another Lamp Lit!

Matthew, Brandolyn, and Donovan Tessier welcome home the newest addition to their family, Madelyn Elizabeth. She weighs 7 Pounds 12.6 Oz, measuring 21 inches, and is glowing already.

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.

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