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Save the Rhino have an update from Mark Carwardine and Stephen Fry about the Northern white rhino.

It will take place on Tuesday 27 October 2009 at 19:30 at the Royal Geographical Society, London.

Tickets will be available from the beginning of July.

See http://www.savetherhino.org/eTargetSRIN ... fault.aspx

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Dang! I'll be in the wilds of Brazil.

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vagabond
birds, any birds, anywhere, any time

Whatever it takes, I'll be there!

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What the upcoming event is about. Nice Douglasian prose there, Mark! Anyone planning to attend besides DaveH and me?

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I'm up for it! It would be a shame to miss out!

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I used to think that the brain was the most wonderful organ in my body. Then I realized who was telling me this.
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Add me to the list. Looking forward to it!

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"If you are disappointed in any way with our service, then please. Don't hesitate. FEEL disappointed." Fentible.

Tickets are now on sale! I assume that we'll join the dinner as well?

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As I will need to get the train back to Cambridge I am not sure I will be able to make the dinner.

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I'll try to make it, but I can't say for sure yet.

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Mooned on my first and 1000th post.

Thanks for reminding me. I just booked my ticket, but only for the talk itself.

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The drug purportedly affected an area of the brain called "Shatner's Bassoon"

I used to think that the brain was the most wonderful organ in my body. Then I realized who was telling me this.
http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii297/h2g230/

Well, tis only a few days away now...what's happening?

I've got my ticket to the talk. Some kind of meetup may be in order.

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The drug purportedly affected an area of the brain called "Shatner's Bassoon"

I used to think that the brain was the most wonderful organ in my body. Then I realized who was telling me this.
http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii297/h2g230/

Well I dunno, I'm not sure I approve of other people writing sequels to Douglas' books...

Well if you haven't got a ticket yet I believe it has sold out. Which is good for the event, but not if you want a ticket.

At the last memorial lecture we met at the Hoop & Toy, but previously it was the Queen's Arms (and a different pub back when it was at the RI).
Any preference?

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I suggested meeting up with Abigail at the Hoop & Toy on the day to collect a spare ticket which a friend of mine has said he will take. Abigail hasn't confirmed this yet, but it seems like the best location, as it's next to South Ken station.

So, our plan was to get there about 6.

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The drug purportedly affected an area of the brain called "Shatner's Bassoon"

I used to think that the brain was the most wonderful organ in my body. Then I realized who was telling me this.
http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii297/h2g230/

There is a difference with LCTS and it lies within Mark Carwardine...



Ok, see you at the Hoop & Toy! I can only hope that my ticket arrives in time, otherwise I'll have to wrestle my way into the RGS.

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Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
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I've always assumed that was just a generous profit-share thing on Douglas's part, I don't really believe MC actually wrote any of it.

I'm not going to argue over an assumed belief. That would only get me into trouble...

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Point taken....

A-S-S and U-M-E

Made an Ass of U and Me

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The Thirteenth Triskaidekaphobe
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I still haven't received my ticket. Guess I email Save The Rhino for an emergency plan...

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Poop!

When do you leave Stef?

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The drug purportedly affected an area of the brain called "Shatner's Bassoon"

I used to think that the brain was the most wonderful organ in my body. Then I realized who was telling me this.
http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii297/h2g230/

I'm leaving on Tuesday afternoon. DaveH just told me that there will be a list at the event. I'll bring the confirmation email with me, that should probably do the job if the ticket hasn't arrived by then. Thanks again for the info, Dave!

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Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
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Oh well...

... as bitched elsewhere, Mark Carwardine has gotten the swine flu and couldn't attend the event. Sorry, Janette, no signature!

But Stephen Fry was great as always and the evening very enjoyable. Not least because I had gorgeous company!

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Names. We need names.

Who's that bloke on the left for a start?

One of those hangers-on who always show up everywhere.

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Oooo, a Fry Groupie?

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Next to the bloke on the left we have the delectable Pip, the equally delectable Abigail, followed by her other half, Steve, who seems to be doing a passable impression of Zaphod.

They're all regulars at the memorial lectures. You see why I go now?

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The drug purportedly affected an area of the brain called "Shatner's Bassoon"

I used to think that the brain was the most wonderful organ in my body. Then I realized who was telling me this.
http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii297/h2g230/

Yup, I imagine that Steve is a real magnet for you.

Was the event any good? What happened?