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Posted on July 9, 2007 by John Kieken

This Blog:

Anyone can post comments to the blog without registering. However, if you decide to register, posting multiple comments will be easier after you’re logged in.

Since bloggers have full privileges to edit and delete anything, only John H. and myself are bloggers. Please contact either of us if you’d like a new blog article posted.

Photo Gallery:

You do NOT need to register to post comments or vote on photos. And just like this blog, if you decide to register, posting multiple comments and voting will be easier after you’re logged in.

The only registration required would be if you’d like to upload your own photos. Once uploaded, photos will not appear immediately, they sit awaiting activation. This is so I can auto re-size to 650 pixels wide. Please contact me after uploading so I can activate your pictures.

Also today, I cleaned up the Photo Gallery code and moved some things around a bit. Category jump menu and category path are together in the top left corner. The 4images header was removed and the search box was put on the bottom left. Category section was moved below the photos on the main page.

All members except for John H. and myself can only upload photos to the new 2007 photo categories. If you have something older to post, please let me know.

Posted in 2007 - WwW VII, Announcements | 1 Comment

Delightfully Pretentious

Posted on July 9, 2007 by John Kieken

Very well said…

“I would just like to say how truly delightful it is to belong to this pretentious intellectual commune. We each specialize in some talent that the normal population would find annoying and snotty. Yet, we all applaud as we give to the group based on our abilities and take from the group what we need. A bit of legal mumbo jumbo here, a bit of poetic gobbledygook there. Throw in a little management speak and some techno babble and everyone is having a good time.”

– Debra Dicke

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Poetry Contest Guidelines, or: How We Made the English Language Very Tense

Posted on July 8, 2007 by jhoffman

Friday is “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Poetry” Night. The winner (chosen by the audience, usually without regard to skill or sobriety on anyone’s part) is named Malvolian of the Year and earns a minimally interesting gift award.

Any form of poetry is acceptable, though the Homeric Epic has been largely discouraged. One may wish to study previous entries for inspiration, or perhaps as a form of aversion therapy. Among favorite forms for Weekenders have been:

The Haiku. Three lines (5 syllables, then 7, then 5 again) with no need to rhyme. The last line is often zany. Special credit is typically awarded for a Bryku, which, of course, is one that makes some reference to Weekender Bryan.

The Fibonacci. (hat tip to Kurt): Number of syllables per line as follows: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, etc. (if you need to know any more beyond that, you should probably consult either a math textbook or the expiration date on your medication bottle).

The Elizabethan Sonnet. Written in iambic pentameter, the rhyme scheme is a-b-a-b, c-d-c-d, e-f-e-f, g-g. The last two lines are known as a couplet and often act as a summation or conclusion, though just as likely they were slapped on at the last minute.

Posted in 2007 - WwW VII, Poetry Slam | 4 Comments

Rule #1

Posted on July 7, 2007 by John Kieken

“Use the word ‘Cornholioanus’ as many times as possible.”

– MM

Posted in 2007 - WwW VII, Rules (Know 'Em So You Can Break 'Em) | 3 Comments

Announcing!

Posted on July 4, 2007 by jhoffman

Exciting news, friends!

Webmaster John K has completely remodeled our site and bought us our very own domain, www.WeekendWithWilliam.com! To quote Shakespeare, “No tempest of navigation; ’tis radically awesome” (from The Comedy of Error Messages). Be sure to check out all the pages — especially the letter from our captain. In the coming weeks, we’ll be able to use the blog for food planning, carpooling, etc. Many thanks upon John K!

As for our trip this July 20-22, there’s still a little time to join.

Tickets. I need to pay by this Friday. Unless you let me know differently, I’ll be buying tickets for the following Weekenders:
Kurt and Deb (2)
Mike
Bryan
John K
John H
Sharon
Ed and Sharon (2)
Ralph
Elizabeth
Steve, Steve’s Mom, Steve’s Mom’s Friend, Steve’s Uncle (4)

Rooms. If you haven’t yet, call ASAP for reservations at the Baymont Inn. (309) 662-2800. Discount rates in the Hoffman Group.

— Y.O.S. (Your Obedient Servant)

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Food & Beverage 2007

Posted on June 28, 2007 by John Kieken

Hi All-

Please use the comments section below to share what you will bring.

Thank-you.

JWK

Posted in 2007 - WwW VII, Food & Beverage | 21 Comments

Car Pooling 2007

Posted on June 28, 2007 by John Kieken

Hello All-

Please use the comments section below to share info on where and when you’ll be leaving Friday. Also include how many empty seats you’d be willing to fill.

JWK

Posted in 2007 - WwW VII, Car Pooling | 6 Comments