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As some of you may know, June 6 is the day the events in the classic 1970s song "Convoy" take place. I thought a spoof with some of the board members might be fun. This is as far as I got!  sp "Kindle Konvoy" (sung to the tune of "Convoy") Was a bit before noon on the sixth of June In a Starbucks Coffee Shop Saw a buncha people with a white device And I knew I had to stop There was Betsy the Quilter and Leslie, too Just a sippin' their coffee down I says, "Harvey, this here is Kindle Culture, And I'm about to go to Kindle Town" 'Cause we got a Kindle party Rockin' through the night. Yeah, we got a Kindle party, Aint they a beautiful sight? Come on and bring your Kindles Ain't nothin' gonna get in our way We gonna DTP our stories 'cross the USA. Kindle! Brilliant! I love it! You have a gift, Stephen. It's even more fun when sung out loud, loudly.  |
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« Reply #101 on: May 30, 2009, 10:15:20 AM » |
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I am in Oregon.
Anybody in Salem or Stayton with plans to go to Starbucks next Saturday, June 4? If so, what Starbucks do we chose?
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Steven
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« Reply #102 on: May 30, 2009, 10:21:53 AM » |
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Welcome Stevens68. Please go to Introductions and tell us about yourself.
And, by the way, Saturday is June 6th. I would hate for you to make plans to meet someone and have the date mixed up.
Happy Kindling.
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« Reply #103 on: May 30, 2009, 10:37:48 AM » |
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Hi Steven, I am sure someone will meet you somewhere as we do have quite a few from Oregon on the boards, now all they need to do is read this thread Nice to have you here! |
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« Reply #104 on: May 30, 2009, 11:32:53 AM » |
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It's even more fun when sung out loud, loudly. Oh phew, I'm glad I wasn't the only one.  |
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« Reply #105 on: May 30, 2009, 11:43:29 AM » |
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Oh phew, I'm glad I wasn't the only one. Are we dating ourselves when we admit that we know that song well enough to sing it? |
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« Reply #106 on: May 30, 2009, 11:46:57 AM » |
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There's only one Starbucks in Bastrop, TX (sorry the 5 + hour trip to Wylie is too much, LOL) and I'll be there.
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« Reply #107 on: May 30, 2009, 12:50:40 PM » |
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My poster is up! Today is the day that most Starbucks will allow the poster to be displayed. I just ordered an Americano, and said there are some people who'll be meeting here next Saturday, and could I please post this reminder message. It was no problem.  |
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« Reply #108 on: May 30, 2009, 01:08:45 PM » |
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Are we dating ourselves when we admit that we know that song well enough to sing it?
LOL! I guess so... but looking at the bell curve on the "what's your age" thread, I'd say we have lots of company here! |
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« Reply #109 on: May 30, 2009, 01:47:06 PM » |
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I'm going to a Native Pow Wow that day...wonder if they have a Starbucks on the Reservation? 
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« Reply #110 on: May 30, 2009, 04:10:59 PM » |
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I would like to join the Kindle Koffee Klan (KKK?!?!) but the nearest fivebucks is 2 hours from my house. Ashland, KY, 12th & Winchester. Anyone going to be there? I probably won't go.
There's no good coffee joints in my town. Homebrew for me. *sigh*
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« Reply #111 on: May 30, 2009, 09:07:35 PM » |
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Thank you all for the kind responses to the lyrics! I had it in my head for the whole day afterwards. I didn't put up a flyer today but will do so (or check to see if anyone else did) tomorrow.
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« Reply #112 on: May 31, 2009, 01:00:06 PM » |
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Checking in from Denver. I'll be at Blake and 16th.
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« Reply #113 on: May 31, 2009, 01:13:47 PM » |
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^ I know that Len Edgerly, who publishes the Kindle Chronicles podcast, will be at that same Starbucks in Denver. http://www.thekindlechronicles.com |
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« Reply #114 on: May 31, 2009, 03:54:51 PM » |
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I would like to join the Kindle Koffee Klan (KKK?!?!) but the nearest fivebucks is 2 hours from my house. Ashland, KY, 12th & Winchester. Anyone going to be there? I probably won't go.
There's no good coffee joints in my town. Homebrew for me. *sigh*
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« Reply #115 on: May 31, 2009, 04:11:23 PM » |
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Do you think anyone will mind if I go to Panera instead of Starbucks? The pasteries are so much better at Panera. Plus, I get free wifi there.
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« Reply #116 on: May 31, 2009, 05:59:04 PM » |
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Do you think anyone will mind if I go to Panera instead of Starbucks? The pasteries are so much better at Panera. Plus, I get free wifi there.
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« Reply #117 on: June 01, 2009, 05:14:46 AM » |
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I would love to do this. I am not sure it there it anyone near me that has a Kindle that would know about this. There is a starbucks near me at 3144 Steinway Street Astoria New York. I will be there at 10am. I will not be able to get up there before thn to put up a poster.
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« Reply #118 on: June 01, 2009, 05:17:15 AM » |
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I'd be there, but I'm getting married that day, and will probably be a little busy!!
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« Reply #119 on: June 01, 2009, 01:09:36 PM » |
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anyone post about Kindle/Koffee day on facebook and myspace...may get more people to join in on the event?...I don't know I am new to the facebook scene
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« Reply #120 on: June 01, 2009, 05:23:21 PM » |
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I have proposed Panera for the Pittsburgh area. I also prefer Panera to Starbucks. The Starbucks in the same area as the Panera is much smaller, and like Heather said, the pasteries are better.
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« Reply #121 on: June 02, 2009, 02:19:49 AM » |
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Panera is so good but I don't want to miss out on any potential 'wild kindles' showing up at starbucks. If someone else heard about National Kindle and Koffee day somewhere else along the road and they all planned on Starbucks I would be worried I'd miss out on them if I just changed my venue.
Although I like Panera alot I'm going to stick with the original plan because thats what makes it more powerful everyone knowing and participating at starbucks (unless one is not available) instead of just any ol' day sitting at panera with my k2.
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« Reply #122 on: June 02, 2009, 05:24:10 AM » |
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Panera is so good but I don't want to miss out on any potential 'wild kindles' showing up at starbucks. If someone else heard about National Kindle and Koffee day somewhere else along the road and they all planned on Starbucks I would be worried I'd miss out on them if I just changed my venue.
Although I like Panera alot I'm going to stick with the original plan because thats what makes it more powerful everyone knowing and participating at starbucks (unless one is not available) instead of just any ol' day sitting at panera with my k2.
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« Reply #123 on: June 02, 2009, 08:38:18 AM » |
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I'll be at the Starbucks in Wausau, WI - I hope there will be others |
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« Reply #124 on: June 02, 2009, 02:01:58 PM » |
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I'd love to go, but my daughter (MeganW) is getting married that day, so I'm sure I'll be pretty busy. Maybe the next time a National Kindle & Koffee Day is scheduled, I'll be able to go. Have a wonderful time, and I hope you all meet lots of other Kindles in the "wild!"
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