This started out as a small "joke" among a handful of us who used to work at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival in Boulder ("Gallon O' Guinness" is an annual event, held at a rooftop bar, at the end of the build before people depart), but the past month since I first proposed the idea it has been gaining momentum (via MySpace) and looks like it could turn into an Event! I thought I would pass word along to y'all, and invite you to send me any digital photos you might take--I'll compile a digital scrapbook online so you can view the results... (If you choose to reply to this message, PLEASE do NOT do a Reply All, as there are several hundred recipients!) Allison Koster President, Minnesota Timberworts Northfield, MN *I hereby declare the date of the first (annual) Virtual Gallon O' Guinness to be Sunday 1 April at 8:00pm CDT / 7:00 MDT / 6:00 PDT / 9:00 EDT.* The Rules: - It is not required you drink a gallon of the stout elixir (although I will be the first to call you a wuss, a lightweight and a CSF electrician!), - You MUST DRINK at least ONE PINT of ACTUAL GUINNESS (otherwise it would be called "Virtual Stout Drinking" or something equally lame) at the APPOINTED TIME. No penalty issued for starting early, as long as you are enjoying a pint at the APPOINTED TIME. - At said APPOINTED TIME, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED you TOAST YOUR FELLOW VGOG KIN ("Next summer in Boulder", or something appropriate). - If at all possible, you should TAKE DIGITAL PHOTO(s) of YOU AND YOUR GUINNESS, and POST THEM TO YOUR PROFILE HERE. No excuses, no substitutions. You're either in or you're out. Groups encouraged, but not necessary. Mark your calendar NOW. Sincerely, Allison, your VGOG bartender