SUNY Oswego: anyone going?

[Suezoled]

Anyone going to the SUNY Oswego Nov 19 appearance of Randi? I'm trying to get time off work. Just thought it would be cool to meet regional skeptics, too, if they're going.

[no one in particular]

Um... huh? I did not know about that. Where is some information on it? November 19, 2003
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY
Hewitt Union Ballroom
Contact: Erin Halligan
halligan@Oswego.edu Oh, there (http://www.randi.org/calendar/index.html), but wait! Not all of these events will be available to the general public, but access information is given so that you may inquire. Is there any other information on this lecture…availability… time… subject? If it is late enough, I may go after work. I drive MUCH further for mountain biking. Perhaps I will contact Ms. (I presume) Halligan tomorrow.

However, I will be attending (because I learned about it far in advance) Michael Shermer’s lecture on his book Why People Believe Weird Things on 11.12, in Troy.

[Suezoled]

Originally posted by no one in particular
Um... huh? I did not know about that. Where is some information on it? Oh, there (http://www.randi.org/calendar/index.html), but wait! Is there any other information on this lecture…availability… time… subject? If it is late enough, I may go after work. I drive MUCH further for mountain biking. Perhaps I will contact Ms. (I presume) Halligan tomorrow.

However, I will be attending (because I learned about it far in advance) Michael Shermer’s lecture on his book Why People Believe Weird Things on 11.12, in Troy.

Fired off an email and am waiting for a response for the Oswego deal.

As for Michael Shermer: when? Where? What date? link me please!

[no one in particular]

From Oswego.edu (http://osucal.oswego.edu:591/osucal/FMPro?-db=osu_cal.fp5&-Format=search.htm&-FindAny): Psychic investigator James Randi
11/19/03 7 p.m., ballroom, Hewitt Union.
Admission: Free
For information, call 312-4089 or e-mail halligan@oswego.edu.
Also, I called Ms. Halligan. She stated that the lecture is open to the general public on a first-come first-serve basis. And that, while the ballroom seats 350+ folks, the lecture has generated quite a lot of interest with local schools. Still, I think I will brave the potential crowd, take half of that day off work and drive up for it.

Thanks for the heads-up, Suezoled. You sure are going the extra mile, what, with flying to the US for a Randi lecture, to fool us into thinking that you are not really hellcat! (It is difficult to tell that that was a joke with my refusal to use smilies, I know.) Although, if you decide not to go at the last minute, wow, that will be suspicious!

Originally posted by Suezoled

As for Michael Shermer: when? Where? What date? link me please! From Skeptic.com (www.skeptic.com):
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY (near Albany)
Wednesday, November 12, 7pm
Why People Believe Weird Things
Contact: Cameron McClean, Student Activities Office, 518/276-8590 And from rpi.edu (http://www.rpi.edu/dept/NewsComm/Calendar/):Nov. 12
Rensselaer Union Speaker's Forum — "Why People Believe in Weird Things"; Michael Shermer; author; 7:30 p.m.; 308 Darrin Communications Center From a telephone conversation with Cameron McClean, I discovered that the lecture is at 7:30 (or at least they think it is, Mr. Shermer seems to think it is at 7:00).

[Suezoled]

Very cool! Thanks.

So... if you're coming to Troy, I'll be there too. It's not that far from Albany, and I can go after work.

[Suezoled]

WEEE! I got the time off work! All i have to do is NOT get lost on my way to Oswego.... oh dear....

[MoeFaux]

I packed up the books and merchandise that will be sold for that lecture on Thursday while I was very very sick from my tonsils being out. If you buy merch, you're welcome. ;)
Have fun!

[no one in particular]

Originally posted by MoeFaux
...lecture on Thursday...
Certainly you mean Wednesday, right? RIGHT!?



Okay, you mean that you did the packing on Thursday, not that the lecture is on Thursday. Wow, the confusion is overwhelming!

[MoeFaux]

Originally posted by no one in particular

Certainly you mean Wednesday, right? RIGHT!?



Okay, you mean that you did the packing on Thursday, not that the lecture is on Thursday. Wow, the confusion is overwhelming!


Forgive me, it was very bad sentance structure. Thursday was the day I packed the box. I don't have a clue when the lecture itself is. Sorry to stop your heart there.

[no one in particular]

Originally posted by MoeFaux

Forgive me, it was very bad sentance structure. Thursday was the day I packed the box. I don't have a clue when the lecture itself is. Not a big deal, I worked it out by myself, eventually.
Originally posted by MoeFaux

Sorry to stop your heart there. Nah, no heart stopping, you didn’t post a picture in this thread.

[Suezoled]

Yay Moe! Hugs and kisses! Now I'll really have to pick something up. Hope you packed T-shirts...?

And take it easy for a while, kay?

[MoeFaux]

Originally posted by Suezoled
Yay Moe! Hugs and kisses! Now I'll really have to pick something up. Hope you packed T-shirts...?

And take it easy for a while, kay?

Yup, 3 L, 3 XL, 3 XXL, one each of blue, yellow, white. Get yours first to get choice color.

I'm feeling much better today, thanks. I'm going back to work tomorrow and I think I'll be fine for the whole day. :D

[69dodge]

I'm thinking about going to the Randi lecture. (Thanks for posting about it. I wouldn't have known about it otherwise.)

It seems kind of crazy, driving 300 miles one way for it.

But I like driving.

And when have I claimed to be sane, anyway?

Here's a road map (http://www.mapblast.com/(stxslhvycuuaxyv0aj4ixm55)/directions.aspx?&StartName=Albany%2c+New+York%2c+United+States&StartLocation=42.65248%2c-73.76085&EndName=W+End+Ave%2c+Oswego%2c+NY+13126&EndLocation=43.45009%2c-76.54416&DataSetLangID=USA%2c409&RouteType=Quickest&RouteUnit=Miles&MSID=019023D0577446029D6F295C5039856F) to keep you from getting lost on the way. And here's a campus map (http://www.oswego.edu/oz/campusmap.html) for when you get there. Hewitt Union is building 11 on map section 3.

[Phaycops]

:cry:

Stupid work. Crapola. Thanks for the heads-up, though, AP :)

[Samus]

Originally posted by arcticpenguin
bump bump, indeed. Goes to show you how often I read this forum section.

If anyone wishes to reply to my topic (http://www.randi.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30104) instead, feel free.

And yes, I will be there.

Edited to add: Phaycops, if I were you, I'd call in sick to work. How often do you get this kind of opportunity a mere stone's throw from where you live?

[Suezoled]

ah, AP... Gorges are boring.

[69dodge]

So, how will we all recognize each other?

I'm still not sure if I'll make it there . But if you see a tall, thin guy with red hair in a ponytail, who is wearing glasses and an "NYC" baseball cap, say hi.

(I have no idea who you'll be saying hi to, but I don't suppose he'll mind.)

(Just kidding. It'll be me.)

[Samus]

Originally posted by 69dodge
So, how will we all recognize each other Good question. My JREF T-shirt is in the laundry right now (proper prior planning, indeed). I'll actually choose my outfit tonight. *rummages in dresser* I'll be in blue jeans and a burgundy polo. My mug is somewhere in the JREF picture thread.

Forecast tomorrow is rain and misery. This should be the highlight of my day. :) See y'all there, hooah?

[arcticpenguin]

Randi reports on his trip to Oswego (http://www.randi.org/jr/112803linda.html)


We had an overflow audience for my lecture, SRO, and a splendid reaction from the students.