World-Wide-Party-Report from June 21st, 2000
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by Franz Miklis
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# This year we had a smaller celebration than usual, due to the fact that my wife was not at home this year (political reason) and I had no barbecue planned. Instead I met with some good friends (Ron, Willie, Zeus, Goofy, Gabi and Mara) at the pub "Schmuggler", a nice place in near Germany, just in time some minutes before the magical date. In the traditional way we toasted at exactly 21.00  o'clock to our friends in fandom, to their health and happiness -- and to all four directions. Most of us had a good glass of german hefeweizen, but we of course toasted with those who had water or orange juice too, just in the good spirit of fandom where everybody is welcome, no matter who you are, what you do and what you like -- we are one great family. Then we had some reminiscences to forgotten times and fans, meetings and parties, conventions and funny activities. But most time we spent on making plans for this years world Con in Chicago. Yes, I managed to persuade Ron, Willi and Ute to come with me to share this event, and I hope to meet the one or other fannish friend again. (drop me a line if one of you comes there) A lot of news were discussed further. Ron showed us his new car, a very sporty brand new Celica, Goofy made big plans for a fat party in his alpine shovel by the Dachstein (sounds dangerous) and I talked a lot about my new projects (like the weird thing when a whole heavy metal band visited me to discuss a new cover) We had really a nice time and the one or another friend left our fannish celebration long after midnight. I promised to give a fine barbecue next year again to continue this great fannish tradition, and we have made even greater plans for the 10th celebration - and with the hope that a lot of friends all over the world shared our dreams -- I wish you all the fannish best, Franz Miklis and his fannish friends from Austria.  ;-) #
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