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A Major Offensive
The Circle K from the University of California at Berkeley (aka CAL) knew that Berkeley Kiwanis did not have its right flank covered, and swept in furtively for a total Take-Over of today's meeting that lasted even longer than normal closing time.
A few of us were a bit worried that we would never be released from captivity and were quite relieved when we finally were. There were no less than twelve on the initial assault, and then relief troops kept pouring in as the meeting tried to continue on.
Not even B.K.'s finest and fiercest, who were there in force, such as Colonel Piercy (aka "Grumpy"), Captain Rosano (aka "Gimpy"), nor former Naval Officer Egeberg (aka "Retread") had any defensive response to the onslaught.
To no surprise, Joe was the first and foremost to step up to the mike and speak to us captives. He introduced other henchmen and henchwomen, among them Nancy
Alex (identified as one of several vice presidents), and a dangerous-looking character named D.K. lurking in the back of the room, among many other menacing figures. AND then there was Cerise managing that ever-threatening Fine Box (although it was quickly recognized as our usual Prez's well-known "house of cards").
By the way, before we were so rudely interrupted, we attempted to have a top-quality B.K. team for the day, which included S. Hearn on the ticket table, R. Bliss on the invocation, and E. Levitch doing the hula while going through the motions of conducting a vocal tribute.
The Written Rule
Believe it or not, the Circle K started by passing out written orders to all. In addition to standard violations that result in fines being assessed, that we're all used to, there many others added (cruel and unusual punishment??).
Look at this à
ü Sneezing/coughing
ü Elbows on table (one or both?)
ü Yawning
ü Biting nails
ü Scratching
ü No names (what does that mean?)
Yes, this was indeed cruel and unusual punishment, but anything goes for Prisoners-of-War.
Business as Usual
Our benevolent dictator, Joe, did allow us a brief moment to announce important matters for the nervous gathering of Berkeley Kiwanians, which we quickly and fearfully got in as follows –
· The big 85th Anniversary event of the Berkeley Kiwanis Club is next Tuesday, February 26, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the good ol' City Club.
· The mid-year conference is March 8 in San Jose
· The usually festive St. Patty's Day celebration is scheduled for March 15 at its usual location in Paradise (that is, chez Paradis in Lafayette
· Oakland Tech's Take-Over is scheduled for March 11, 2008 .
· Circle K's annual convention is coming up on April 18 – 20 in Sacramento
Then we had another brief chance to wish a big Happy Birthday to A. Coe who admitted it was 80+ but the exact figure can't be repeated here.
AND THEN D. Haughin had a few very happy bux that her Mom was home from the hospital, P. Khong had several more HBux for finally being over the nasty flu bug, and V. Carpenter had a hot flash and didn't pay a damn thing. Well, that's about it, sad as it seems.
Release of Prisoners
Yes, a deal was finally made. The Circle K then rolled out one after another after another after another of yummy home-baked items, which all received high-priced bid offers. At the conclusion, they announced a total ransom of over $600 and let us all go.
The Forgotten Agenda
The written rules, as acknowledged above, had some very elaborate instructions for some intriguing games called out as with exotic names, such as Electricity Hand Game, Song Game, and even Star Jar. Well, as it turned out, the first two didn't come close to happening, even though we were all so anxious after all that bidding on that fattening stuff. Instead, the invaders quickly ran off into the sunset.
However, Star Jar was won so very deftly by S. Hearn for guessing that there were exactly 585 stars in that damn jar. I don't believe it myself. Congrats, Sandy
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