Report
From Newsletter #6:
Since we found out we could order the games on DVD, we had organized a few football watching parties at Kangaroo Bar and Club (which is also now closed) in Lan Kwai Fong.
At that period of time, ESPN was offering Game Plan where people around the globe could watch the live steaming of selected NCAA football games through the Internet. We were about to take advantage of that service for bringing our alumni the Alamo Bowl where Texas would face Iowa. However, the earthquake in Taiwan in December 2006 had damaged some major internet cables which ran across the Pacific Ocean, causing the Internet to be slower than the dial-up era. We had no choice but to cancel the plan. I personally bought that game and watched at home. The video turned out to be a total disaster. I actually got a full refund of US$15 that I paid.
Victor Nip
Invitation
| Title: | Longhorn Bowl Game Viewing Party/Happy Hour Gathering |
| Date: | January 12, 2007 |
| Time: | 7-10pm |
| Location: | Kangaroo Bar and Club |
It was a pity that we could not have a party to view the Texas Bowl Game live. Due to the technical constraints, it turned out to be the right decision. Now we are offering the next best thing. We are going to have the Longhorn Bowl Game Viewing Party/Happy Hour Gathering next week. Here are the details:
Date: January 12, 2007
Time: 7-10pm
Venue: Kangaroo Bar and Club, Level 2, 37 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong
Fee: Buy your own drinks + $10 donation suggested (to cover the cost of Bowl Game DVD)
The place is the same one we had our previous football viewing party. The bar is not the easiest place to find so please refer to the pictures in the following URL in case you need some directions:
https://hktx.org/Activities/2006/20061020a.htm
Reportedly, the game was an exciting one, and the result of the game boils down to one single critical decision during the 4th quarter. It is a game not to be missed.
RSVP. For more information, please call Victor Nip at 9218 XXXX or Benjamin Chang at 62 44X XXX. See you there!