Alrightio,

A book group sounds simply splendid. I think we have a few details to work out: where to meet, how often, and what to read. I like the idea of The Hakawati, but Anneli says it's VERY long; does that make a difference? And yes, Vashon Bookshop gives discounts for bookclubs that register with them. Of course, we could meet at someone's house--or somewhere central, like Cafe Luna or the Teashop. But then we would have to spend money, and I'm a miser.

All that aside, so far I have Hanna and Alana down as being interested in a hike. I'm trying to work out going to the Olympic Peninsula over a weekend. Possibilities are: July 25-27, August 1-3, 8-10, or 15-17. If you are interested, let me know what would be best for you. I don't drive, so we would have to work out a bus/bike route, but that should be pretty easy. I'll be scouting out the territory with my parents on another hike beforehand.

Movie nights! Well, of course we have to finish I Heart Huckabees. After that, I am personally biased towards Cinema Paradiso, Billy Elliot, anything by Buster Keaton...

Hope to see all of you soon!

-Lila O, O Lila