I didn't meant to imply that I was against an IM conference.

I do, however, think it'd be pretty darn difficult to get everyone online (and available to chat) at the same time.

We can also archive the conference and post it on the board for viewing by those that didn't attend (and therefore pressure them into attending, regardless of time zone :evil: )

I'm not sure how posting the conference would pressure someone into attendng it. Mightn't that have the opposite effect?

Add to "time zone": work schedules, social obligations, things burning in the oven, pets, children, technical difficulties, weather, mood, etc.


On a more optimistic note, I finished my Murakami this afternoon and I'm ready to start reading a new book!

I had to make the librarian go into the basement in the storage area to find it but I got the 1957 translation by Francis Steegmuller. I'm not sure if there is more than one translation but at least I found one.
It's kind of interesting on the jacket it says it was first published 100 years ago,from 1957, so it is fitting that the new translation should be published as part of the centenary celebration.
I'm surprised I have never read it, maybe once I start reading it will click that I have read it in the past. Well time to get reading since the husband is gone for the week!

Let's conference at 8am eastern standard time!
:D

You're on your own then cause I get up at 5 AM Pacific time for no one:p

:D

If that's a Saturday, I'll be there!

I'm in. I picked up a copy at a used bookstore for five bucks.




That's why I'm here.

We most likely won't be able to get everyone. But if we set a weeknight in advance, at least some might want/be able to attend. There will still be plenty of in thread discussion for those that don't make it to IM.