Bitter Grounds... Book Club Selection

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

RE: Bitter Grounds... Book Club Selection

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

This better happen!!! I read that book so now I wanna discuss it!! And then write that Sandra B chicky an angry email demanding an apology for those wasted nights I spent reading her book! Grrrrr!!!!!

So, watcha doing for your birthday? Strip club
When exactly is it? Somewhere between now and the end of Feb
Is this another foro gathering? You gonna bring me presents?
Are you renting a banquet hall to celebrate? Yes, and charging cover, and it will have a cash bar, so bring your checkbook you raging alcoholic!!
Watcha cooking? Sopa de calzones.... mmmm mmmm mmmmmm
Whatcha drinking? The question is, what am I NOT drinking
Are you giving away loot bags? Oh yes!! Very adult like loot bags... they come in small little baggies... and are sometimes brown and sometimes green
What's for dessert? Nekkid Pepe in his birthday suit
Will you have performers at your birthday party? Hopefully I'll get you drunk enough and you can sing and dance for me

Maybe trip giveaways? Oh you'll be tripped out alright, dont you worry bout that

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Chale_Tanga wrote:

@ Buffy: Lets just cyber this! I'll sit at home in front of my computer in my warm pj's with a Sex on the Beach in one hand and the book in the other... and you do the same... LOL!

Alright, I'll sit at the beach in front of the book in my warm computer with my home in one hand and my sex on the other. Deal!

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

angelita dulce wrote:

Ummmmmmm, is this book club only gonna consit of two foro members???

I think so

@ Buffy: Lets just cyber this!
I'll sit at home in front of my computer in my warm pj's with a Sex on the Beach in one hand and the book in the other... and you do the same... LOL!

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Chale_Tanga wrote:

TV Buff wrote: Chale_Tanga wrote: January 28 and February 4th! LMAO! This is CRAZY NUTS!! Both those weekends I have birthdays to attend to. One being my own... lol.

Pfft! Your birthday will happen again next year! This book club thingy only happens once! If it ever happens at all!

So, watcha doing for your birthday? When exactly is it? Is this another foro gathering? Are you renting a banquet hall to celebrate? Watcha cooking? Whatcha drinking? Are you giving away loot bags? What's for dessert? Will you have performers at your birthday party? Maybe trip giveaways? I'll let you know if I can make it later, okay? Stop bugging me!

angelita dulce · Foro Master

Ummmmmmm, is this book club only gonna consit of two foro members???

angelita dulce · Foro Master

TV Buff wrote:

angelita dulce wrote: So Buffy, and anyone else that is coming... Thursday January 26th at some location with plenty of drinks, not a lot of light, a lot of smoke and a few nekkid people walking around.Be there or be square! Don't you know she can go out on Thursday nights!! I thought we all knew eachother!! We should make it on a weekend!! Angelita, you've been on this foro way too long and know way too much. Yeah, I usually can't go out on a Thursday night, but this whole month I've been off... but that particular Thursday I'm coming back from Cuba, so again, no can do. Dammit! This is never going to happen. Give me three other options and I'll make sure we at least agree on a date.

LOL!! Ummmm, according to Zipote, i know everything!!!! So....ya....i guess i do !!! LOL!! Need any info, you know who to ask!! LOL!!

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

TV Buff wrote:

Chale_Tanga wrote:

January 28 and February 4th!

LMAO! This is CRAZY NUTS!!

Both those weekends I have birthdays to attend to.
One being my own... lol.

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Chale_Tanga wrote:

@ Buffy: A la puchica! Okay... Here is a list of dates that Im free. You pick whats best for you mmmmmkay... weekend of Feb 10th or 17th or 24th.

January 28 and February 4th!

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

@ Buffy:

A la puchica!

Okay... Here is a list of dates that Im free.
You pick whats best for you mmmmmkay...

weekend of Feb 10th or 17th or 24th.

TV Buff · TOP Guru

angelita dulce wrote:

So Buffy, and anyone else that is coming... Thursday January 26th at some location with plenty of drinks, not a lot of light, a lot of smoke and a few nekkid people walking around.Be there or be square! Don't you know she can go out on Thursday nights!! I thought we all knew eachother!! We should make it on a weekend!!

Angelita, you've been on this foro way too long and know way too much. Yeah, I usually can't go out on a Thursday night, but this whole month I've been off... but that particular Thursday I'm coming back from Cuba, so again, no can do. Dammit! This is never going to happen. Give me three other options and I'll make sure we at least agree on a date.

angelita dulce · Foro Master

Chale_Tanga wrote:

TV Buff wrote: Yeah, I would meet next week, except I'm going to be.... IN CUBA!!! I won't be here next weekend, but we can do it the week after, if you're still up for it. You do realize it's going to be only the two of us at this "book club meeting" 'cause nobody else ever says anything. Except for Lahtina who's never said she's coming to the meeting. Is this ever going to take place? They'll make the movie before we actually meet to discuss. You lucky ducky!How bout this? You take ME to Cuba WITH you and we discuss the book THERE???? Eh? Eh? Eh? A great idea or what???lol... no seriously, the week after that week (Jan 22-28th) is coolio with me... just not on a Friday night cuz you know, this girls gotta get her party on! So how bout Thursday? Say Thursday Jan 26th????? But just to let you know, all my comments will be negative cuz I thought the book sucked azzwipe!So Buffy, and anyone else that is coming... Thursday January 26th at some location with plenty of drinks, not a lot of light, a lot of smoke and a few nekkid people walking around.Be there or be square!

Don't you know she can go out on Thursday nights!! I thought we all knew eachother!! We should make it on a weekend!!

DulceGalletita · Foro Master

I wanna what the next book is too get a head start ...

Ima a SLOW reader LOL!!!

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

TV Buff wrote:

Yeah, I would meet next week, except I'm going to be.... IN CUBA!!! I won't be here next weekend, but we can do it the week after, if you're still up for it. You do realize it's going to be only the two of us at this "book club meeting" 'cause nobody else ever says anything. Except for Lahtina who's never said she's coming to the meeting. Is this ever going to take place? They'll make the movie before we actually meet to discuss.

You lucky ducky!

How bout this? You take ME to Cuba WITH you and we discuss the book THERE???? Eh? Eh? Eh? A great idea or what???

lol... no seriously, the week after that week (Jan 22-28th) is coolio with me... just not on a Friday night cuz you know, this girls gotta get her party on! So how bout Thursday? Say Thursday Jan 26th?????

But just to let you know, all my comments will be negative cuz I thought the book sucked azzwipe!

So Buffy, and anyone else that is coming... Thursday January 26th at some location with plenty of drinks, not a lot of light, a lot of smoke and a few nekkid people walking around.
Be there or be square!

Julie · Comandante

Ok I haven't read this book, sorry I was finishing others.

But once you start a new one, please let me know and I will make sure to go for it

angelita dulce · Foro Master

TV Buff wrote:

Chale_Tanga wrote: Im down like James Brown ANYTIME!how bout next Friday? Huh? That way everyone has a week to figure out if they wanna come or not. Jes? Friday? Yeah, I would meet next week, except I'm going to be.... IN CUBA!!! I won't be here next weekend, but we can do it the week after, if you're still up for it. You do realize it's going to be only the two of us at this "book club meeting" 'cause nobody else ever says anything. Except for Lahtina who's never said she's coming to the meeting. Is this ever going to take place? They'll make the movie before we actually meet to discuss.

Hey, i'm still up for it!! I'm on chapter 30 and let me tell you, HOW CAN JACINTA BECOME SUCH A ...........!! HE'S MARRIED FOR PEET SAKE!!! Anyways, i'm still enjoying the book. It's taking me a little longer cause i have so many assignments to do for school!!! So just like CHALE said...i'm down like JAmes Brown. Just give me a holla!!!

BTW, have fun in CUBA. I loved it there!! I wish i could go back to Varadero!!!

Ands what with everyone leaving on vacation!!!

-- Edited by angelita dulce at 12:29, 2006-01-11

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Chale_Tanga wrote:

Im down like James Brown ANYTIME!how bout next Friday? Huh? That way everyone has a week to figure out if they wanna come or not. Jes? Friday?

Yeah, I would meet next week, except I'm going to be.... IN CUBA!!! I won't be here next weekend, but we can do it the week after, if you're still up for it. You do realize it's going to be only the two of us at this "book club meeting" 'cause nobody else ever says anything. Except for Lahtina who's never said she's coming to the meeting. Is this ever going to take place? They'll make the movie before we actually meet to discuss.

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

TV Buff wrote:

Okay, Chale, let's see how we can finally get together and discuss this friggin' book. We should hire LB to set this whole thing up (it's too bad she's not into books, eh?). Any suggestions?

Im down like James Brown ANYTIME!
how bout next Friday? Huh? That way everyone has a week to figure out if they wanna come or not. Jes?

Friday?

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Okay, Chale, let's see how we can finally get together and discuss this friggin' book. We should hire LB to set this whole thing up (it's too bad she's not into books, eh?). Any suggestions?

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

LGigolo wrote:

CHALE : I think you were looking for THIS thread earlier?? LOL

You rock more than Fito!!!!

Thanks mang!!

LGigolo · Comandante

CHALE : I think you were looking for THIS thread earlier?? LOL

angelita dulce · Foro Master

Chale_Tanga wrote:

@ Buffy: This will be you by the end of the night @ AD: Dont worry you still have till mid Jan to finish it. If youre a fast reader, you could finish it in about a weeks time.

I hope we keep it till mid Jan, cause on the 27th i'm celebrating my b-day. Another foro event LOL!!! And i need that Saturday to recuperate from the night before!!LOL!!

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

@ Buffy: This will be you by the end of the night

@ AD: Dont worry you still have till mid Jan to finish it. If youre a fast reader, you could finish it in about a weeks time.

angelita dulce · Foro Master

Chale_Tanga wrote:

I finished the book this weekend!!!! Im not going to say if I liked it or not, but Im just happy to state that I finished it. Yah me!

I'm still waiting for Indigo to call me and tell me to pick up my book!!I still want to give my 2 cents before we start our fun at the book club!! BTW, i think we should call it something else since we are not really gonna talk about the book!!LOL!!

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Chale_Tanga wrote:

Lahtina wrote: Pppfffftt, please! It only takes A round in Buffy's case, the cheap drunk! Buffy, I think Lahtina just called you cheap! You gonna take that from her??????

I would totally defend my honour and refute her accusations... if that wasn't the truth. Sad but true: I'm a cheap drunk.

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

Lahtina wrote:

Pppfffftt, please! It only takes A round in Buffy's case, the cheap drunk!

Buffy, I think Lahtina just called you cheap! You gonna take that from her??????

But on to other news...
I finished the book this weekend!!!! Im not going to say if I liked it or not, but Im just happy to state that I finished it. Yah me!

Lahtina · Foro Master

Chale_Tanga wrote:

@ Buffy: we'll see if you sing a different tune after a few rounds...

Pppfffftt, please! It only takes A round in Buffy's case, the cheap drunk!

angelita dulce · Foro Master

TV Buff wrote:

angelita dulce wrote: I can't picture BUffy getting her grove on!!! LOL!! Maybe we should take up that 'pole dancing' classes. ANybody heard of it??? Stop making fun of Buffy! I knew there was a reason why my earlobe was itchy! Angelita, have we talked about "pole dancing" classes before? I've heard about that too, and I was discussing it with someone, but I don't remember it being you. Anyway, NO ONE will be dancing on the tables or anything of the sort (unless Chale gets tipsy...) or if Confu shows up.

You know what, i can swear i was talking to someone about it as well. I just don't know who it was. Could it have been you??? Maybe at the potluck??? I don't even know where i even got the pole dancing thing from???

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

@ Buffy:

we'll see if you sing a different tune after a few rounds...

TV Buff · TOP Guru

angelita dulce wrote:

I can't picture BUffy getting her grove on!!! LOL!! Maybe we should take up that 'pole dancing' classes. ANybody heard of it???

Stop making fun of Buffy! I knew there was a reason why my earlobe was itchy!

Angelita, have we talked about "pole dancing" classes before? I've heard about that too, and I was discussing it with someone, but I don't remember it being you. Anyway, NO ONE will be dancing on the tables or anything of the sort (unless Chale gets tipsy...) or if Confu shows up.

angelita dulce · Foro Master

Chale_Tanga wrote:

TV Buff wrote: she told me that they got together, discussed the book for 5 minutes, if at all, and then just chatted and drank. 5 WHOLE MINUTES?!?!?!?MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!Thats soooooooooooooo long!!! I say we just skip the inital 5 minutes and get to the drinking and chatting! It should go something like this:Buffy (cuz you'll be leading it): Did everyone read the book?Foro nerds: YesBuffy: Did everyone like it?Foro nerds: YesBuffy: Anyone want to discuss the social/politial/economical/spiritual ramifications on Salvadorean culture?Foro nerds: HELLZ NO!Buffy: Lets get our drink on!!!! And then the scene closes with Buffy on top of the bar doing the dance she learned at her stripping class.Its going to be great!

LMAO!!! OMG, that was too facken funny!!! I can't picture BUffy getting her grove on!!! LOL!! Maybe we should take up that 'pole dancing' classes. ANybody heard of it???

Lahtina · Foro Master

angelita dulce wrote:

Why didn't you just tell us that's what you had in mind!!! Geez, now for sure we all have to get together and i was thinking that it was just going to be all about the book!! I was starting to think we are becoming the foro geeks!!LOL!! Maybe we can also get stripper!!!LOL!!

I second that idea!

GENIE · Foro Master

Chale_Tanga wrote:

TV Buff wrote: she told me that they got together, discussed the book for 5 minutes, if at all, and then just chatted and drank. 5 WHOLE MINUTES?!?!?!?MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!Thats soooooooooooooo long!!! I say we just skip the inital 5 minutes and get to the drinking and chatting! It should go something like this:Buffy (cuz you'll be leading it): Did everyone read the book?Foro nerds: YesBuffy: Did everyone like it?Foro nerds: YesBuffy: Anyone want to discuss the social/politial/economical/spiritual ramifications on Salvadorean culture?Foro nerds: HELLZ NO!Buffy: Lets get our drink on!!!! And then the scene closes with Buffy on top of the bar doing the dance she learned at her stripping class.Its going to be great!

omg lol lol lmao!! I can so not picture buffy!!!! lmao!!!

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

TV Buff wrote:

she told me that they got together, discussed the book for 5 minutes, if at all, and then just chatted and drank.

5 WHOLE MINUTES?!?!?!?

MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!
Thats soooooooooooooo long!!!

I say we just skip the inital 5 minutes and get to the drinking and chatting!

It should go something like this:

Buffy (cuz you'll be leading it): Did everyone read the book?
Foro nerds: Yes
Buffy: Did everyone like it?
Foro nerds: Yes
Buffy: Anyone want to discuss the social/politial/economical/spiritual ramifications on Salvadorean culture?
Foro nerds: HELLZ NO!
Buffy: Lets get our drink on!!!!

And then the scene closes with Buffy on top of the bar doing the dance she learned at her stripping class.

Its going to be great!

angelita dulce · Foro Master

TV Buff wrote:

Lahtina wrote: Alright, I just think that for me it would be easier to do it here. Not just because of the transportation issue but because it would be easier for me to concentrate on the discussion if I have it in writing. I'm such a scatter brain that I almost never understand what people are saying once they've spoken more than four sentences. Anything after that is Charlie Brown's parents/teachers talking. We'll probably end up doing that, even if we get together to discuss the book. I've never belonged to a book club, but my niece has and she told me that they got together, discussed the book for 5 minutes, if at all, and then just chatted and drank.

Why didn't you just tell us that's what you had in mind!!! Geez, now for sure we all have to get together and i was thinking that it was just going to be all about the book!! I was starting to think we are becoming the foro geeks!!LOL!! Maybe we can also get stripper!!!LOL!!

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Lahtina wrote:

Alright, I just think that for me it would be easier to do it here. Not just because of the transportation issue but because it would be easier for me to concentrate on the discussion if I have it in writing. I'm such a scatter brain that I almost never understand what people are saying once they've spoken more than four sentences. Anything after that is Charlie Brown's parents/teachers talking.

We'll probably end up doing that, even if we get together to discuss the book. I've never belonged to a book club, but my niece has and she told me that they got together, discussed the book for 5 minutes, if at all, and then just chatted and drank.

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

@ Joker: Oh yah... hehehe... well it IS Coolio Julio... right?

Cool... so then the date is set for Jan the 14th.
Time and location to be determined.

Stay tuned!

JOKER_ESCO · Foro Master

Chale_Tanga wrote:

@lahtina: Hmmmmm just a better atmosphere. I would much rather be somewhere cozy sipping on a vanilla latte discussing the book, than to be in front of a computer screen. But thats just me. If people opt to do the internet thing, coolio with me.... and if they choose to do the getting together thing... coolio julio with me again.

Hey what about me?? u wrote julio ?? what sapening with me LoL hey I am down with the gathering I thing it will better in person cause here we will get easyly distracted from the book...

Lahtina · Foro Master

Chale_Tanga wrote:

@lahtina: Hmmmmm just a better atmosphere. I would much rather be somewhere cozy sipping on a vanilla latte discussing the book, than to be in front of a computer screen. But thats just me. If people opt to do the internet thing, coolio with me.... and if they choose to do the getting together thing... coolio julio with me again.

Alright, I just think that for me it would be easier to do it here. Not just because of the transportation issue but because it would be easier for me to concentrate on the discussion if I have it in writing. I'm such a scatter brain that I almost never understand what people are saying once they've spoken more than four sentences. Anything after that is Charlie Brown's parents/teachers talking.

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

@lahtina:

Hmmmmm just a better atmosphere.
I would much rather be somewhere cozy sipping on a vanilla latte discussing the book, than to be in front of a computer screen.

But thats just me. If people opt to do the internet thing, coolio with me.... and if they choose to do the getting together thing... coolio julio with me again.

Lahtina · Foro Master

Why must we get together to discuss it? Why isn't it possible to discuss it here? Or is it just an excuse to get together?

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

TV Buff wrote:

It not only didn't tickle my fancy, my fancy feels deeply offended.

Theres youre little pervy streak coming out again....

(kidding)

Alrighty then its settled.... Jan 14th! Be there or be square!
This is the coolest event of the whole entire year!!! I cant wait!!!

angelita dulce · Foro Master

TV Buff wrote:

Chale_Tanga wrote: let me know if this suggestion tickles your fancy.... It not only didn't tickle my fancy, my fancy feels deeply offended. Just kidding! Whatever makes you happy and sets you free. I was going to suggest getting together on Dec. 24th, but that might prove a little difficult for Angelita Dulce, since it's her son's birthday. We'll leave it for January.

Awww so sweet for thinking of me, but i'm pretty sure everyone is busy that day! You know with Christmas and all!!

Well i just got back from Indigo and i ended up ordering that book. I'm not that content at this moment, because it will take from 1- 2 weeks to get it. I could go to John St to pick it up, but i have no time!! So Jan. 14 is perfect for me, i'll be done with that book by then!! And the geek that i am, i'll have a lot to talk about once i'm done!!LOL!!

-- Edited by angelita dulce at 14:23, 2005-12-06

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Chale_Tanga wrote:

let me know if this suggestion tickles your fancy....

It not only didn't tickle my fancy, my fancy feels deeply offended.

Just kidding!

Whatever makes you happy and sets you free. I was going to suggest getting together on Dec. 24th, but that might prove a little difficult for Angelita Dulce, since it's her son's birthday.

We'll leave it for January.

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

@ Buffy:

I dont think that Ke Te Pika would want us to show up at his place uninvited... the zoo has a strict policy on the number of visitors.... (hehehe Just playing Caliche!!)

No but for real... I really dont think that its going to be doable this month, with christmas and everything its going to be kinda difficult to get everyone together. What do you say if we do it in the new year? Say Mid Jan. Perhaps the 14th of Jan?
We establish it from now and then whoever wants to come can come and whoever doesnt want to, then too bad for them.

let me know if this suggestion tickles your fancy....

angelita dulce · Foro Master

TV Buff wrote:

Chale_Tanga wrote: I would suggest somewhere downtown since it seems to be more accessible to everyone.Mid Dec is great for me... anyone have a problem with this time frame? Location: TBDI think that first we need to get a feel for approximately how many people would be attending. And then based on that, we can determine an appropriate location. So if you are planning on attending, please post your name and then we'll determine a location. Also, if you have any concerns with Mid December, please also let us know. Has everyone finished reading the book? Can we meet next week to discuss, chat, socialize, gossip? How about on a week night? Wednesday? Thursday? Friday? after work? I'll try to suggest some central location (most likely near the Zoo) for everyone. Suggestions are welcome. Let me know if you're done with the book and whether you'd like to meet. If we have enough people, we'll try to set this up. If not, then Ke Te!!!

iI've been so busy, i haven't even bought the book yet. I'm, going right now to Indigo and that World's largest book store (i think that's the name) the one that Chale mentioned. Anyways, i'm up for it, when i'm done with the book!!

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Chale_Tanga wrote:

I would suggest somewhere downtown since it seems to be more accessible to everyone.Mid Dec is great for me... anyone have a problem with this time frame? Location: TBDI think that first we need to get a feel for approximately how many people would be attending. And then based on that, we can determine an appropriate location. So if you are planning on attending, please post your name and then we'll determine a location. Also, if you have any concerns with Mid December, please also let us know.

Has everyone finished reading the book?

Can we meet next week to discuss, chat, socialize, gossip?

How about on a week night? Wednesday? Thursday? Friday? after work?

I'll try to suggest some central location (most likely near the Zoo) for everyone. Suggestions are welcome.

Let me know if you're done with the book and whether you'd like to meet. If we have enough people, we'll try to set this up. If not, then Ke Te!!!

Gitana · Foro Master

I WOULD LOVE TO MEET UP WITH ALL THE FORO GEEKS....

ALTHOUGH DOWNTOWN IS QUITE FAR FOR ME.... I'LL STILL SHOW UP.... ANY DAY EXCEPT THE 14TH OF DEC. IS GOOD FOR ME.....

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

I would suggest somewhere downtown since it seems to be more accessible to everyone.

Mid Dec is great for me... anyone have a problem with this time frame?

Location: TBD

I think that first we need to get a feel for approximately how many people would be attending. And then based on that, we can determine an appropriate location.

So if you are planning on attending, please post your name and then we'll determine a location.
Also, if you have any concerns with Mid December, please also let us know.

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Okay, I've been waiting long enough to do this. I'm dying to be able to talk about this book. I don't think hubby's appreciating the flood of information I've given him considering he has no idea who Elena, Cecilia, Magda, Jacinta, Mercedes, poor sweet Basilio and all those people are. I need to talk about this book with somebody. So how about we get together to comment soon? Like Chale said, maybe mid-december? Some Friday afternoon after work and then you club-goers go do your thing wherever it is that you go to do your thing? Perhaps we can discuss this over Sushi or maybe coffee somewhere nice where some of you alkies can enjoy some alk? Any ideas? Chale?