The belated launch
Sunday 27 January 2008
Well me
hearties, 'tis time it seems to have a get
together next to the middensail of our fine
vessel. A wee launch party is in the offing, on
February 13th at the Athenaeum Library on Collins
Street, Melbourne. So, if ye be in the
neighbourhood betwixt the hours of 530 and 830 on
that fateful night, why not drop in to the oldest
library in the colony, where Mark Twain gave a
lecture in 1899 on the merits of the platypus
(that may sound unlikely but it is fo'shizzle a
true tale). Partake with us a glass of seasoned
ale and prepare to be regaled by the
extraordinary operatic voices of some young
shipmates whilst perusing the shelves for ancient
tomes. I once bought a Jules Verne first edition
here for one dollar. Also true. Come round to my
house and see it if you don't believe me.
