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MENSA NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 1975
Fellow Ms,
This is my first newsletter since my operation. The lobotomy was a successful cause I no longer feel all you dirty rats hate me - just all the dirty rats on the peninsula.
FUN AND GAMES: The August meeting, henceforth known as the "2ND Annual Mensa Games", was quite an enjoyable event. I was happy to see several of our newer members attended their first meeting. Carolyn & Mike Simpson did a fine job as hosts - THANK YOU from everyone that attended.
Despite the fact that this is summer and Mensa attendance usually declines during summer, games night attendance was up - hope this trend continues.
UFOS AND THINGS OF SUCH: September will be a time to remember for two reasons - 1) I will attend the meeting in the nude . . . and 2) we have a guest speaker of multifarious magnitude - Mr. Ted Owens. Ted, a TM member of long standing, has recently returned from a trip to England, Scotland, and Egypt. Ted will discuss some of his experiences while abroad - - UFOs, haunted castles and his discovery of secret passages in Egyptian Tombs. Ted indicated that he will also bring documentation (tapes, etc.) for all this - - GREAT! HUH! You gotta be there for this. DATE: Friday September 12. TIME: 8:00 pm. PLACE: Mr. Lou Stewart's Home. Please see map for directions.
MUSIC TO MY EARS: Plans for the October meeting have not been finalized, but if everything works out it will be a Dinner-Theater Evening. More news next month.
VAROOM: The following note was received by yours truly - "During the last few meetings a group of members have been seen to gather in a corner to discuss certain objects in a pseudo-foreign language. The terms "RPM", "Horsepower", "140 miles per hour" and others float upon the conversational air. Perhaps it is time to become more formal about this matter. At the next meeting those interested in Motor Sports are requested to gather to worship the god of Torque and plan a meeting for a SIG." Those interested can also call Mike Simpson (838-7108) or Stu Gibson (587-8882).
TED: WE will HAVE A short business MEETING before your talk. SEE you Friday.
Bill
(KISTLER
2201 MONTY COURT
NORFOLK)
TIDES
VOL.I - NO.4
October 1975
(Note: This is a newsletter. Ted.)
## WHO WAS THAT H:
Mr. Ted Owens (PK Man) was fantastic. If you were at the September gathering, you know. If you were unable to attend, ask someone who was there. Mr. Owens has kindly consented to speak again at a future meeting, so be prepared. Mr. Owens mailed me some copies of his press clippings - if you are interested in reading them, let me know. A warm "THANK YOU" for a very enjoyable and interesting evening.
Also, a large "THANK YOU" for Dr. Lou Stewart for his hospitality. We all enjoyed ourselves. Thank you Lou.
## 76 TROMBONES:
Our October gathering will be a Dinner Theatre Evening on Friday October 17 for a performance of "MUSIC MAN" at the Tidewater Dinner Theatre. If you ordered a ticket, you should have it by now. And if this "ordered tickets" stuff is all news to you, please see the editorial for an explanation. Please see the enclosed map for directions.
## PAM & STEW WHO?:
Our November gathering will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gibson. What will we do? - See next month's M-Tides for details.
## JINGLE BELLS - JINGLE BELLS:
Carolyn and Mike Simpson are having a Mensa Christmas Party - everyone is invited. More details later.
## QUESTION - WHAT IS A CLUTCH?:
The Sports Car SIG must be doing as well as our other SIGs - I haven't heard a thing! Call Stew Gibson (587-8882) in Norfolk or Mike Simpson (838-7103) in Hampton. ANSWER: A clutch is what you use to keep yourself in a speeding Jaguar driven by Stew Gibson on a road rally when the top is down and it is very cold outside. In his first rally, Stew finished 35th in a field of 35 cars. So Stew decided he needed a new navigator ( I was elected). Well, I don't like to brag, but in Stew's second rally (and my first) he (and I) came in 5th in class and 8th overall - you're welcome Stew! ( And for all you wise-acres out there, yes there were more than 8 cars running)
## PHOTO SIG:
The photo SIG is blasting along full speed - about 1/1000 sec at f 2.8 - if interested, call me. (587-6765)
Bill
Ted
MENSA NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 1975
Fellow Ms,
This is my first newsletter since my operation. The lobotomy was a successful cause I no longer feel all you dirty rats hate me - just all the dirty rats on the peninsula.
FUN AND GAMES: The August meeting, henceforth known as the "2ND Annual Mensa Games", was quite an enjoyable event. I was happy to see several of our newer members attended their first meeting. Carolyn & Mike Simpson did a fine job as hosts - THANK YOU from everyone that attended.
Despite the fact that this is summer and Mensa attendance usually declines during summer, games night attendance was up - hope this trend continues.
UFOS AND THINGS OF SUCH: September will be a time to remember for two reasons - 1) I will attend the meeting in the nude . . . and 2) we have a guest speaker of multifarious magnitude - Mr. Ted Owens. Ted, a TM member of long standing, has recently returned from a trip to England, Scotland, and Egypt. Ted will discuss some of his experiences while abroad - - UFOs, haunted castles and his discovery of secret passages in Egyptian Tombs. Ted indicated that he will also bring documentation (tapes, etc.) for all this - - GREAT! HUH! You gotta be there for this. DATE: Friday September 12. TIME: 8:00 pm. PLACE: Mr. Lou Stewart's Home. Please see map for directions.
MUSIC TO MY EARS: Plans for the October meeting have not been finalized, but if everything works out it will be a Dinner-Theater Evening. More news next month.
VAROOM: The following note was received by yours truly - "During the last few meetings a group of members have been seen to gather in a corner to discuss certain objects in a pseudo-foreign language. The terms "RPM", "Horsepower", "140 miles per hour" and others float upon the conversational air. Perhaps it is time to become more formal about this matter. At the next meeting those interested in Motor Sports are requested to gather to worship the god of Torque and plan a meeting for a SIG." Those interested can also call Mike Simpson (838-7108) or Stu Gibson (587-8882).
TED: WE will HAVE A short business MEETING before your talk. SEE you Friday.
Bill
(KISTLER
2201 MONTY COURT
NORFOLK)
TIDES
VOL.I - NO.4
October 1975
(Note: This is a newsletter. Ted.)
## WHO WAS THAT H:
Mr. Ted Owens (PK Man) was fantastic. If you were at the September gathering, you know. If you were unable to attend, ask someone who was there. Mr. Owens has kindly consented to speak again at a future meeting, so be prepared. Mr. Owens mailed me some copies of his press clippings - if you are interested in reading them, let me know. A warm "THANK YOU" for a very enjoyable and interesting evening.
Also, a large "THANK YOU" for Dr. Lou Stewart for his hospitality. We all enjoyed ourselves. Thank you Lou.
## 76 TROMBONES:
Our October gathering will be a Dinner Theatre Evening on Friday October 17 for a performance of "MUSIC MAN" at the Tidewater Dinner Theatre. If you ordered a ticket, you should have it by now. And if this "ordered tickets" stuff is all news to you, please see the editorial for an explanation. Please see the enclosed map for directions.
## PAM & STEW WHO?:
Our November gathering will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gibson. What will we do? - See next month's M-Tides for details.
## JINGLE BELLS - JINGLE BELLS:
Carolyn and Mike Simpson are having a Mensa Christmas Party - everyone is invited. More details later.
## QUESTION - WHAT IS A CLUTCH?:
The Sports Car SIG must be doing as well as our other SIGs - I haven't heard a thing! Call Stew Gibson (587-8882) in Norfolk or Mike Simpson (838-7103) in Hampton. ANSWER: A clutch is what you use to keep yourself in a speeding Jaguar driven by Stew Gibson on a road rally when the top is down and it is very cold outside. In his first rally, Stew finished 35th in a field of 35 cars. So Stew decided he needed a new navigator ( I was elected). Well, I don't like to brag, but in Stew's second rally (and my first) he (and I) came in 5th in class and 8th overall - you're welcome Stew! ( And for all you wise-acres out there, yes there were more than 8 cars running)
## PHOTO SIG:
The photo SIG is blasting along full speed - about 1/1000 sec at f 2.8 - if interested, call me. (587-6765)
Bill
Ted
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