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BASFA minutes for July 22, 2024
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melcharMinutes of Meeting #1766
Monday, July 22, 2024
Trey Haddad, President
Ken Patterson, Vice President
Dave Gallaher, Treasurer
Galen Tripp & Laser Pistol Packin’ Mama, Sergeants at Arms
Barbara Johnson-Haddad, Secretary
meeting held online AND meeting live at Parktown Pizza [at 3031 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95124]
https://www.parktownpizza.com
And online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83807383506?pwd=VnNNTXJ1YXlLS0RQVVB2VERXUTQ2dz09
Called to order at 8pm
Total of 15 in attendance
Secretary = The minutes of meeting 1765 were posted online, and were accepted as 'May you live in interesting times'.
Treasurer = Regular: $15,805.32
Party: $230.58
Money can be sent to salve guilt via Paypal - sent to = dwgallaher@gmail.com
Though we did accrue $56.35 since the resumption of live meetings.
Vice President = Nothing fannish to report.
President = Not present.
Committees: None.
New Business: None.
Announcements:
Fred: He and Robyn are going back in the studio for a filker song swap.
Yochanan: Bob Newheart (RIP) Craig met him once, and was one of his earliest comics.
Kennita: This Sunday is her birthday.
Fred: Robyn’s birthday is on Wednesday.
Ken's birthday is on Saturday.
Ken: This Friday is the fourth Friday of the month, and time, once again, for the monthly meeting of The Legion of Rassilon – your Doctor Who fan club. This month we continue with the latest series of Doctor Who, with the episodes Dot and Bubble and Rogue. Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m., at the Milpitas Dennys, on Abbot Avenue, off Calaveras Boulevard, near 880. lor.club
Reviews
Rick: 3 Body (10cent China) Pleasingly extremely Chinese. So far 30 episode of the first volume of the series of novels. It is exceptional. Not to be confused with the Netflix produced version. Shaping up to be very close to the novel. Amazon Prime, possibly youtube.
Cliff also reviewed The Acolyte: It hasn’t redeemed itself from being lackluster. The acting isn’t great, perfunctory writing, good cinematography, and a good villain. Didn’t stick the landing at the end. If you already have Disney+, go for it - and kids loved it. Would have liked the episodes to be longer. Lightsabre fights are the best in the series. A murder mystery in the high republic (100 years pre prequels).
Kennita: The Boys (Prime) watched first episode. Interesting premise. Didn’t think much of the acting. Good enough that she’ll try a couple more episodes. Superheroes as bad guys.
Kennita also saw a video segment of Frank Zappa teaching Steve Allen to play the bicycle. Cliff says it’s amazing! YouTube.
Gerald: The Year Without Sunshine by Naomi Kritzer. Set in Minneapolis. Really enjoyed. Wonderful low key inspirational short story (or novella?)
Yochanan: Fly Me to the Moon (in theatres) Rom-Com centered around the Apollo 11 moon landing. Fun movie. Really enjoyed it. Full Price. Gerald commented: Was being inducted into the Air Force when the moon landing happened.
Yochanan also finished all of the second season of Prodigy (20 episodes) Amazing! Loved the legacy characters, but not just fan servicing (or tacked on). It is part of Star Trek. Tied up at the end, but is still open. Netflix.
Yochanan also reviewed Another Life (Netflix) Good actors, but doesn’t make any sense. Calls it the silly show. 2x10 episodes. 6% Rotten Tomatoes. A bunch of 20-somethings in space. 20 hours of his life he’s not getting back.
Cliff: reviewed a full 20 minute animated short called Alien Monday, seen on YouTube. ‘80s animation style. Recommend for fans of Alien or ‘80s cartoons.
Rumor of the Week: Kamala has been fitted for her cape, now she just needs a side-kick.
Adjourned at: 21:09
Auction followed.
Monday, July 22, 2024
Trey Haddad, President
Ken Patterson, Vice President
Dave Gallaher, Treasurer
Galen Tripp & Laser Pistol Packin’ Mama, Sergeants at Arms
Barbara Johnson-Haddad, Secretary
meeting held online AND meeting live at Parktown Pizza [at 3031 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95124]
https://www.parktownpizza.com
And online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83807383506?pwd=VnNNTXJ1YXlLS0RQVVB2VERXUTQ2dz09
Called to order at 8pm
Total of 15 in attendance
Secretary = The minutes of meeting 1765 were posted online, and were accepted as 'May you live in interesting times'.
Treasurer = Regular: $15,805.32
Party: $230.58
Money can be sent to salve guilt via Paypal - sent to = dwgallaher@gmail.com
Though we did accrue $56.35 since the resumption of live meetings.
Vice President = Nothing fannish to report.
President = Not present.
Committees: None.
New Business: None.
Announcements:
Fred: He and Robyn are going back in the studio for a filker song swap.
Yochanan: Bob Newheart (RIP) Craig met him once, and was one of his earliest comics.
Kennita: This Sunday is her birthday.
Fred: Robyn’s birthday is on Wednesday.
Ken's birthday is on Saturday.
Ken: This Friday is the fourth Friday of the month, and time, once again, for the monthly meeting of The Legion of Rassilon – your Doctor Who fan club. This month we continue with the latest series of Doctor Who, with the episodes Dot and Bubble and Rogue. Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m., at the Milpitas Dennys, on Abbot Avenue, off Calaveras Boulevard, near 880. lor.club
Reviews
Rick: 3 Body (10cent China) Pleasingly extremely Chinese. So far 30 episode of the first volume of the series of novels. It is exceptional. Not to be confused with the Netflix produced version. Shaping up to be very close to the novel. Amazon Prime, possibly youtube.
Cliff also reviewed The Acolyte: It hasn’t redeemed itself from being lackluster. The acting isn’t great, perfunctory writing, good cinematography, and a good villain. Didn’t stick the landing at the end. If you already have Disney+, go for it - and kids loved it. Would have liked the episodes to be longer. Lightsabre fights are the best in the series. A murder mystery in the high republic (100 years pre prequels).
Kennita: The Boys (Prime) watched first episode. Interesting premise. Didn’t think much of the acting. Good enough that she’ll try a couple more episodes. Superheroes as bad guys.
Kennita also saw a video segment of Frank Zappa teaching Steve Allen to play the bicycle. Cliff says it’s amazing! YouTube.
Gerald: The Year Without Sunshine by Naomi Kritzer. Set in Minneapolis. Really enjoyed. Wonderful low key inspirational short story (or novella?)
Yochanan: Fly Me to the Moon (in theatres) Rom-Com centered around the Apollo 11 moon landing. Fun movie. Really enjoyed it. Full Price. Gerald commented: Was being inducted into the Air Force when the moon landing happened.
Yochanan also finished all of the second season of Prodigy (20 episodes) Amazing! Loved the legacy characters, but not just fan servicing (or tacked on). It is part of Star Trek. Tied up at the end, but is still open. Netflix.
Yochanan also reviewed Another Life (Netflix) Good actors, but doesn’t make any sense. Calls it the silly show. 2x10 episodes. 6% Rotten Tomatoes. A bunch of 20-somethings in space. 20 hours of his life he’s not getting back.
Cliff: reviewed a full 20 minute animated short called Alien Monday, seen on YouTube. ‘80s animation style. Recommend for fans of Alien or ‘80s cartoons.
Rumor of the Week: Kamala has been fitted for her cape, now she just needs a side-kick.
Adjourned at: 21:09
Auction followed.
