August 18 Meeting at Linda's

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and children of all ages -- Welcome to Linda's. 

We are together once again and this time to discuss a very special lady Mabel Starks who reminds us a little of Linda....right?  She always has a story or another adventure and so did this circus lady who was married 4 or 5 times and very much in love with her 550 pound Rajah.  She lead a active if not slightly insane circus life.  Everyone has thought about running away to join the circus until you realize it's a dirty tough life.  I liked the book but the gratuitous sex with the sick old guy at the end was totally unnecessary.  Edna concurred.

Next month on Sept 15, we will meet at Pam's house after reading "Growing Up Amish" by Ira Wagler.  Pam daughter knows the author and will purchase autographed copies of the books for those who requested one.  We threw out some comments about life in the Amish community but we will leave most discussion until next month.  Otherwise we'll have nothing to talk about. Oh right!

Our banner will be auctioned off Sept 3 at noon at the Art Centre located at 300 West King Street. I suggested that we bid on our banner up to $110 if each member will pitch in $10.  Please let me know if you are in agreement so I know my maximum bid. If we win, I suggest we donate the banner to the library or we can pass it around to the members of the bookclub.  There was a bit of discussion so first we’ll need to secure the banner and then we will decide what to do with it.

BTW, Edna did find her notes.  They were lying in the road in front of my next door neighbor's house.  Needless to say, Edna was ecstatic.

Start thinking of what book you want us to read for next year's bookclub.
Year THREE starts in October.  WOW can't believe it.  It's been fun.

We missed you -- Roe, Pat and Louisa and will see you next month.

So many books, so little time,

KAthy G