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Permalink Reply by Mona Batchelor on August 25, 2008 at 1:32pm: Hey, Debbie, did your hear that Olympics - London 2012 will include Quidditch!?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Debbie on August 26, 2008 at 4:16pm: That is the coolest thing EVER! I did know that they had some college teams out East that were playing. I think I should play Olympic Quidditch!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Christi U. on August 27, 2008 at 11:31am: But how?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mona Batchelor on August 27, 2008 at 12:16pm: I was actually just joking with Debbie, but then after her comment back, I did a little research. The best I can determine non-magical Quidditch is a far cry from the "real" thing.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Brendon Guilliams on August 27, 2008 at 5:14pm: They could use hover boards and remote controlled litter flyers shaped like balls.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Christi U. on August 28, 2008 at 9:49am: See, Brendon, this just shows how much of geeks we are.
I was thinking last night that they could easily use some sort of jet pack technology, but remote controls wouldn't work so well, since the temptation to cheat may be too high. Quidditch is a highly competitive sport- definitely comparable to "football" in Europe.
Then I had ended the meditation with the pondering of whether they would still use broomsticks. It would lose a bit of the romance if they didn't, but how practical are broomsticks with jet packs? You are right; hover boards would probably work out better. :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mona Batchelor on August 28, 2008 at 10:21am: Or hover boots, perhaps?

When Max was around seven, he asked for a pair of hover boots on his Christmas list. Santa replied, "We don't make these yet."

I just feel that Quidditch with anything short of broomsticks and a snitch will pale by comparison.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Christi U. on August 28, 2008 at 10:35am: It's true about the comparision. But, hey, any new science is seen as magic at first.
Santa was quite considerate to Max in responding to his letter. I never got a letter back from the jolly old man. Probably because many people are still "waiting on their hover cars" and he's busy researching.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mona Batchelor on August 28, 2008 at 10:42am: Max's particular Santa just feels every inquiry deserves a response...

Permalink Reply by Livy S on August 25, 2008 at 12:23pm: This has been a great exercise in prompting me to learn about the wealth of resources available. I would definitely like it continue in some format. We need to be able to share our experiences and expertise so that we may improve library services to our community.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sue Szostak on August 25, 2008 at 1:12pm: Send a group email everyone just as a reminder; or elect James Staub president for life; or invite people to join other social networks where you might be a member; or survey us in about a year to see how we have applied this "stuff,"; or assume that what we have learned has taken and we will move forward on our own.
This was very worthwhile and I am glad I am a part of it. It's great to see the participation from across the state. Best wishes to everyone!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mona Batchelor on August 25, 2008 at 1:37pm: James Staub, King of Ning...; ▶ Reply to This

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