Congrats to the Tall Skinny Kiwi
Today was a first for me. Andrew Jones- aka Tall Skinny Kiwi- hosted a party his silver anniversary of journalling/blogging. It was in a room he created at Habbo Hotel. Rather than a chat room, you create a character for yourself and interact with the virtual environment. Some of us showed up early, gathering in a circle near the fireplace. When more people showed up, we decided to move to the table where there were more chairs. Now, since we could all “hear” each other from anywhere in the room, this was entirely unnecessary. Why did we do it? Because it seemed so natural. A truly bizarre experience.
At any rate, it was a great time to get to know some new people, pray for each other (those being prayed for hopped in an empty bathtub which we all surrounded- I know, I know…). Andrew then made an annoucement about the new position he will be taking with Church Mission Society (CMS). While it will be a pay cut for him, he is excited by the oportunity to invest more into the UK. Check out his blog for more details.
In the screen shots, I am Voyageur, the guy wearing the red toque. Now, for my non-Canadian readers who are uninitiated in the world of the toque (or tuque), it “is a knitted hat, originally usually of wool though now often of synthetic fibers, that is designed to provide warmth in winter. Sometimes considered Canada’s national hat, all tuques are tapered and brimless, and they are often topped with pompoms.” (from Wikipedia). For more information, rent “Strange Brew“, post haste!
Some Casual Conversation at the party
(note me standing lost in the middle)
Here we are praying for Andrew (in the tub)
How fun, I saw the announcement for that a couple of weeks ago and wondered what in the heck a virtual party was. Looks like an easier way for a genuine introvert like me to work a room!
Peace,
Jim
Jim,
Yes, actually, it was cool. However, you do have to be a little more forceful to interact in a full room. Still, it was fun.
Peace,
Jamie
Hi Voyageur!
I’m the Francophone guy who was with DaveCurieux from Montreal. It’s was nice to know thinking Christians who wants to live Christ differently. I plan to visit your blog from now on. For your information I have a blog too: http://steverobitaille.blogspot.com/ It’s in French though.
Steve,
Thanks for stopping by. I wish I spoke/read French well enough to read your blog. I look forward to “seeing” you at my blog.
Peace,
Jamie
Ok, two questions.
1) Do you own a tocque?
2) Hudson’s Bay, or Northwest?
Dana
hey – great to have you at the party!!! thanks for coming.
Dana,
Well, of course I own a tuque! I’d have a frozen nogan half the year if I didn’t. Tuques are great!
As for your second question, that’s tough. Northwest would be my fav, but it no longer exsists. Sadly, Hudson’s Bay Company was recent bought out by a US company who is planning on chopping it up and selling it off in parts.
Alas!
Peace,
Jamie
Andrew,
Thanks for having me. I have a real passion to see the church in Canada emerging into its missional vocation. Our national and cultural dynamics are promising, but challenging as well. It is good to have wisdom like yours out there.
Peace,
Jamie
It’s great to actually see the word ‘tuque’ in print. My canadian friends introduced me to the word in college but I guess I never knew how to spell it. You truly do learn something new every day. Fun to meet you at the TSK thing. I was there in the beginning of the evening, the guy from Ireland. I couldn’t make most of the night but it seemed like a great idea.
Jon
Jon,
Thanks for stopping by. It was great meeting, even if it was virtually. If you ever find yourself in this part of Canada, drop me a note. And if it is winter, we’ll even provide the tuque!
Peace,
Jamie