Douglas Adams Continuum (DAC)

11 March 2012 would have been Douglas Adams’ 60th Birthday. To celebrate this event, Douglas' family and friends, in association with 'Save The Rhino' (one of Douglas' favourite charities) are holding a very special birthday celebration in his honour at the Hammersmith Apollo in London. The event will feature science, music, comedy and interviews with some very special guests, including Brian Cox, Robin Ince, Terry Jones, Dara O’Briain, Stephen Mangan and many more.

Tickets now available!

http://www.hmvtickets.com/events/4602?REFID=MAMA_APOLLO

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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/

OK,

My plan is to book a group of tickets so we can all sit together, like a big happy family!

So, just let me know who's up for it and I'll book 'em!

Quick as possible though, we don't want to get stuck in the back row 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/

One for me, please ... I'll just have to figure out how to pay for my airfare and hotel later. ;)

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(... don't piss us off)

Be's very excited.

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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/

Oh well, at least I'll be somewhere rather nice instead...


Have fun at the event, y'all!

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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.
(Douglas Adams, "Last Chance to See")

Oh, if only I could go! I should make it my goal in life to be able to jet off to London whenever I please.

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You know what you are? You're a beard with an idiot hanging off it.

Yes, Oblong, you should!

As there's been no public announcement yet, the tickets aren't moving too quickly. As confirmed on FB, Dave and I have secured eight tickets each (the maximum allowed), on behalf of the following:

Tony's group
Tony
Scratch
MG
Queazer (John) x 2
DiFool (Martin)
Deborah (zz9 member)
Old Peculier (Garry)

Dave's group
DaveH
Mrs DaveH (Sarah)
Gusty (Dave)
Dukey (Jenz)
Nic Botti x 2
Jim (jimmowatt)
Carrie (Fen/Mrs jimmowatt)

Looks like we're all in the same row too, which should be fun!

So, plenty of tickets available, but get your order in quick if you want to be in the vicinity of us early birds!

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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 would love to go. Alas, I am poor. Any ideas on how to stop being poor?

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The truth ain't like puppies. A bunch of 'em running around, you pick your favorite.

There's nothing funny about a plastic vagina.

The Epic Project. It happened. Way too late.

Sell your body to medical science?

(or the Old Pink Dog bar)

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D.
The Thirteenth Triskaidekaphobe
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I don't think they'll let me do that again.


Sounds dangerous... I'm game.

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The truth ain't like puppies. A bunch of 'em running around, you pick your favorite.

There's nothing funny about a plastic vagina.

The Epic Project. It happened. Way too late.

So, I've updated the booking list so far. These are all secured and paid for, so thank you to those that have paid me so far. I will confirm receipt personally to you when I get around to checking my bank/paypal, etc.

Anyway, it's looking like a rather epic party type thing. Here's the names who have places, in no particular order:

Tony's group (14 seats)
Tony
Tony's friend (tbc)
Scratch
MG
Queazer (John) x 2
DiFool (Martin)
Deborah (zz9 member)
Old Peculier (Garry)
Nick Webb
Janette T
Andreas S
Alex P (DaveH's friend)
A.N.OTHER (spare ticket, waiting to be claimed - and paid for! Any offers?)

Dave's group (8 seats)
DaveH
Mrs DaveH (Sarah)
Gusty (Dave)
Dukey (Jenz)
Nic Botti x 2
Jim (jimmowatt)
Carrie (Fen/Mrs jimmowatt)

And yes, I think we're still ALL in the same row!

Plenty of tickets available still, but once my spare is claimed I'd like to pass on the responsiblity of securing any more to someone else, in case my credit card explodes![/quote]

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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 wish I could come. Is there a way to be in two places at once? Maybe I could make a day trip from Miami.

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vagabond
birds, any birds, anywhere, any time

Tony, Alex P is Alexander Pawlak. He is a member of the DAC (and ZZ9), was at Hitchcon and the related events, and is also the author of http://www.amazon.de/Die-Wissenschaft-b ... 3527504567 which we discussed back at viewtopic.php?t=15755

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(... don't piss us off)

after some gentle badgering courtesy of tony i decided to get my act together. i´ll be there, folks.

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"The human gene pool needs more lifeguards!
Either that or stronger chlorination...." (Pitbull)

Woohoo!

I knew that badger would come in handy!

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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/

So, now we're all sold out for our current allocation of tickets. Here's the list of those with tickets:

Tony's group (14 seats)
Tony
Nellodee (Ann)
Scratch
MG
Queazer (John) x 2
DiFool (Martin)
Deborah Fishburn (zz9 member)
Old Peculier (Garry)
Nick Webb
Janette T
Andreas S
Alexander P
Pip Spratt

Dave's group (8 seats)
DaveH
Mrs DaveH (Sarah)
Gusty (Dave)
Dukey (Jenz)
Nic Botti x 2
Jim (jimmowatt)
Carrie (Fen/Mrs jimmowatt)

The word seems to be spreading around now, so I expect demand to pick up.

Tickets still available in the DAC-VIP row E, but anyone who's not on this list will need to arrange their own tickets...or dispose of one or more of the current listees!

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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/

Yeah!!!!
*applauds Tony's badger*

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D.
The Thirteenth Triskaidekaphobe
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Ditto the !Yeah's! and the !Applauds! and the !Woohoo's!

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(... don't piss us off)

i expect this wil be epic! so glad to see you guys again!

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"The human gene pool needs more lifeguards!
Either that or stronger chlorination...." (Pitbull)

Damn....why didn't I plan to do this instead of having kids?

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It's terrible, but I guess songs are just interesting things to do with the air.
-Tom Waits

More details here at the official webiste: http://douglasadamstheparty.com/

I can't believe I am going to miss this. What are my chances of getting a ticket at the last minute if a miracle occurs?

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vagabond
birds, any birds, anywhere, any time

All ticket sales are being managed by the venue and ticket master, hence once they are gone, they are gone.

This is why we are having a bit of a soft launch, to let those in the know have plenty of chance to get seats before we release Stephen Fry to start tweeting it, which he very nearly did by mistake the other day.

by all means ask about tickets last thing, just can't promise to be able to help, sorry.

Jx

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"Samantha has to nip out to take her German Shepherd to the park to give him a stroke while he licks her face and pants."
-- Humph

(...don't piss us off)

I've booked today. Think I'm in seat F29, or something... Duinno if that's any good, but I'm sure it will be fun wherever I am.

Dr. S.

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Imagine a ball of iron, the size of the sun. And once a year a tiny sparrow brushes its surface with the tip of its wing. And when that ball of iron, the size of the sun, is worn away to nothing, your punishment will barely have begun.

www.sinisterincorporated.co.uk

www.tabletown.co.uk

My darlings, would someone please get me a ticket in case a miracle occurs and I can get there? I will PayPal you immediately, and if I don't make it perhaps someone else would like my ticket.

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vagabond
birds, any birds, anywhere, any time

Mission accomplished.

But my oh my, Row T!!!!

Sorry, but James is right about them flying off the shelves.

I bought 4 this time, as I got a request for two from Totta, which is fabulous! Woohoo!!

I thought I'd secure one extra, just to be safe, so if there are any takers just step up, speak up and cough up!

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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/

Plane tickets booked, arriving in London march 8th at 11am, an retuning on march 13th, but I might be leaving for Dubai on the 12th. (wonders if he dears fly Areoflot)

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Mooned on my first and 1000th post.

booked my flight! arriving at gatwick early saturday, leaving late monday evening.

soo looking forward to it! i´m sure we´ll have a grand old time. i´m hoping to see as much as possible of you guys, after missing out on so many meet-ups in the past!

now: did we already plan saturday night´s amusement? anyone? anyone? bueller? er, i mean, tony?
and where are you other out-of-towners staying? so sad that you can´t come, stej!

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"The human gene pool needs more lifeguards!
Either that or stronger chlorination...." (Pitbull)

Nell, Dave H has booked upstairs at The Captain's Cabin from 7pm Saturday night.
Not sure where I'm staying yet.

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Her mouth opened, her eyes patients, the variety of age and constitution as a pullets egg, with some gobbits of fat, and the heavy sand.

(... don't piss us off)

haha, thanks for the intel! that´s for drinks and dinner, yes? sounds good!

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"The human gene pool needs more lifeguards!
Either that or stronger chlorination...." (Pitbull)

Nell, I believe the Captain's Cabin serves food until 9pm, but that should probably be checked. Some DACers enjoyed the "special sausage" last time.

There are a few people arriving in London during the day on the Saturday, OP and Gusty for starters, so you might like to make arrangements to meet up with them before the Captain's Cabin depending on your respective arrivals times.

I believe Janette is staying at the President in Bloomsbury. I plan to stay in London the Saturday night but have not arranged anything yet.

If you get into the UK early enough to get to Cambridge railway station by 1pm then I am running a tour that will take in Douglas's birthplace and other locations related to him and his work.

Doors open for the show at 4pm on the Sunday, and it starts at 5pm. So there will be a quick tour of Islington, starting from Angel tube station at 1pm.

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oh, i´m all for that!
joking apart, you´re saying that it might be a good idea to get a bite beforehand? i´m sure that can be arranged. thanks for making the reservation for us, it´s great to have an insider in town!
as for the cambridge tour, the timetable might be a bit tight for me. and the show starts at 5 pm! my, that´s early! how long do you think will it be? do we need to think about where to go afterwards? (this week-end is seriously starting to sound like a rave!)

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"The human gene pool needs more lifeguards!
Either that or stronger chlorination...." (Pitbull)

55 days to the big party, even fewer for those who are kicking off a couple of days early.

In response to Dave's comment about getting a nibble up the old Captain's Cabin, their website says they serve food up to 10pm on a Saturday. The menu's a little unadventurous, but reasonable value for London.

http://www.taylor-walker.co.uk/pub-food ... /pid-C6500

Plenty of alternatives nearby of course, depending on your budget/taste/time constraints.

55 days folks!!!

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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/

since i´m a very social person, my main motive for getting a bite is meeting you guys... so if we decide to meet for some dinner before the captain´s cabin, this works perfectly for me. alternatively, we´ll check out their menu - either way is fine.
since i´m also a forgetful person (well, sometimes, head like a... what´s the thing called where you strain spaghetti in?), i can´t remember right now when we were supposed to meet at the pub. wasn´t it rather early anyway (7 pm-ish)?

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"The human gene pool needs more lifeguards!
Either that or stronger chlorination...." (Pitbull)

Nell, OP set up a google calendar which feeds in nicely with all us trendy facebook people...oh wait, you're not on there, are you? ;)

Well in this case, you may find this useful:

https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?s ... e%2FLondon

I'm sure that it will grow and evolve as the time approaches.

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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/

Nice to see that classic the fish finger sandwich on the menu.

Nell, like Tony says, check out the calendar and see who will be in London rather than Cambridge and sort out lunch, afternoon tea, or an early dinner with them.

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(... don't piss us off)

i can´t come after all. doctor´s orders. i am so, so crushed.

i think you ought to know i´m feeling very depressed.

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"The human gene pool needs more lifeguards!
Either that or stronger chlorination...." (Pitbull)

Well bugger, I miss out on meeting Nell again...

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Her mouth opened, her eyes patients, the variety of age and constitution as a pullets egg, with some gobbits of fat, and the heavy sand.

(... don't piss us off)

Well, poopshit! :(
Here's hoping you're better soonest. We'll drink to your health.

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(... don't piss us off)

Nell and I will be sad sisters from east and west.

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vagabond
birds, any birds, anywhere, any time

yes, we´ll be the dark shadow following you guys... be sure to drink a LOT to compensate for our absence!

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"The human gene pool needs more lifeguards!
Either that or stronger chlorination...." (Pitbull)

I guess there will be an extended virtual party around the world. I myself might even try some of this "alcohol" stuff you people keep talking about.