I had decided I didn't want to have a "normal" blog, with posts typed out like this, but then easy access to the scanner became quite scarce and I chose to hibernate the blog for a bit.
But, there's a pressing issue! I'm organizing a type-in. Mark your calendars: if you are anywhere near Seattle, we're getting together on Saturday, January 15th at Inner Chapters bookstore & cafe. It's at 419 Fairview Ave N, at Republican Street, in the Cascade neighborhood (it's not called South Lake Union, Paul Allen!). I'm thinking 12:00 noon.
Bring your typewriters. If you don't have a typewriter, but are looking to have some fun with one, come anyway. I know I'm probably going to bring 2 or 3 portables.
Judging by the media coverage of the Philly event, I may need to tip off some reporters at the Seattle Times (two blocks away)!
Hope to see you then!
Wonderful! I am planning a Type-In for March 5th in Phoenix. I am sure they will be popping up everywhere!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I was thinking the same thing (type-ins popping up around the country). I am still considering hosting one here in northeastern Indiana...
ReplyDeleteIt's looking like turnout will be low, but I'm still going to show up, and so if you want to also, I'll see you there.
ReplyDelete--<<< It's looking like turnout will be low, but I'm still going to show up, and so if you want to also, I'll see you there.>>>
ReplyDeleteWhoa-- "negative waves, man!", as Donald Sutherland said in "Kelly's Heroes"....
I told everybody (except the reporters, cause as a former reporter I can't fib to them)... that I was expecting a "great, crazy turnout.".. and that's how I got like 12 people, then 20 towards the end... which when you think about it...is pretty good for a debut a week before xmas, with a promo budget of $47.50 or something.... and at one point, there were a dozen typewriters going at one time, which makes a lovely sound....
Whenever you do an event, you gotta say, "hey, get here early--so's you have at least a prayer of getting a table! Bring extra paper, cause we might run out!" and etc.
Repeat after me, "Hey, everyone's going to be there"
cheers
--mcget/phillytyper