FROM JEWEL:
One of the things I would like to see in the study group is how we apply that knowledge to the decks we most commonly use as we go through the book so that we can all learn about the symbolism (and compare and contrast it to the RW) in other decks as we as review. I don't know about you guys but I learn best from application. How does that sound? I think it could enhance our knowledge of our favorite decks and maybe gain some new insights about them.
This is absolutly fabulous!!!! We will have tons of fun with this I am sure. As Melvis' secretary ~giggles~ (sorry Melvis I just hired myself *LOL*) I would like to recap what I understand we are all agreeing to AND I will put a few other suggestions. Once we get the ground work on how we want to proceed then Melvis can take it away ... I absolutly love the idea of starting with the diamond by the the way <G>. Okies here is what I undersrand we are all agreeing to:
1) The group is open to all, those with the book, those getting the book, those who are curious about the book, those who seriously want to be a part of this book or no book.
2) We will start a new thread with each chapter we discuss so that we can stay focused.
3) Melvis will be our fearless leader although we are ALL responsible for keeping this study group alive.
4) Study group participants will use what ever deck they choose to use.
5) The purpose of the study group is to discuss the book and apply the knowledge we learn to the decks we prefer. By this I do mean adding/discussing some of the symbolism in your deck that might not be a part of the RW deck, what you think it means, how it compares, etc.
PERSONAL SUGGESTIONS:
1) How about 1 chapter every 2 weeks? Since most of us have expressed how busy we are this would ensure that everyone would have time to read the chapter, and there would be no pressure/hurry or worry about falling behind. It would be a laxed pace that would allow us to try to go really deep into the subject vs. a hit and run approach *LOL*. I really want sink my teeth into this ~giggles~.
2)For group members to make additional suggestions/coments in this thread and keep the chapter threads clean and dedicated to discussion and questions of that chapter (like you guys have done with the Aeclectic project).
3) That all Chapter related threads be marked something like "78 DW - blah blah blah Chapter" or whatever ... just an easy identifyer for group participants.
4) All questions are great questions! If at some point any one of us gets confused, twisted up or what ever let the group know so we can nurture each other and continue learning together.
FROM MELVIS:
I think 1 Chapter every 2 weeks would give everyone a chance to get involved. As we accumulate chapters, it may get to be closer to 3 weeks between new chapter introductions, 'cause I'm sure we'll all keep checking back on previous chapter threads as more people contribute to them! We'll play it by ear...
I will put "78 DW:" as the starting point on all the study group threads.
I'll also start a "78 DW: F.A.Q." thread that explains what we're doing, and can be a place to ask general questions.
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