February 10th, 2008
Local Steamheads, Unite (or at least have lunch!)
(Podcast fans, fear not, I expect the next episode will be out this week. My voice is back, now I can record again, edit, etc.)
Please join me and other Bay area steamheads for a costumes-encouraged-but-not-required lunch on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 12:30. Show off your latest project, find ideas for accomplishing the thing you have sortof sketched out, or trade resources and discuss steam-powered literature, music, or movies!
My attempts to find a place with adequate parking, etc. in Union City and Hayward did not meet with success, so we’ll be at 39200 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA, between Mowry Ave. and Beacon Ave. The Fremont Bank is best seen from the street, and in an inner lot there is plenty of parking, my favorite local Mediterranean place (Falafel, etc. , $5-$10 a plate, 510-795-7170) with indoor and outdoor seating, a Chinese restaurant, and Nation’s Giant Hamburger. We can vote on a restaurant once we’re at the parking lot, although I highly recommend Falafel, etc.
IMPORTANT: I have invited the steam-interested members of the local costume guild as well as 2 LJ communities, so commenting HERE is the only way to coordinate all of you. Please use the comments here to find/share rides, etc. Email me at chris @ gettingby.net if you have problems commenting in the website (not pocast@ like usual here).
RSVPs- A “Maybe” comment/email is ok if you really don’t know, but notice of roughly how many AND HOW MANY IN COSTUME is requested. I intend to wear my Agatha costume and steamed-up denim coat, PROVIDED at least 1 other person/group comments here that they are definitely showing up in noticeable costume. If you are suddenly unable to come or wear a costume as you had previously indicated, PLEASE email me, even if it’s only an hour beforehand and other people said they were also dressing up.
Yours in Science, Chris Fisher, CSO HMA Ingenuity
