Skepchick Party at TAM Experiences

[TaoMacGuy]

As this is my first TAM, I'm starting to work on my extra-TAM-curricular activity list.

I'm looking for feedback from those who have gone to the Skepchick party in the past.

To paraphrase Stephen Colbert: Is the Skepchick party a Great party, or The Greatest party?

Rather than start this thread with a bunch of questions, I'd rather leave it more open-ended and ask for the feedback/thoughts/etc. of anyone who's gone in the past.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Well, over the past TAM or two, what used to be called the "Forum Party" has evolved (devolved?) into the "Skepchick Party". The Forum Party used to be great fun. The past 2 Skepchick parties (5.5 & 6) didn't really last long enough to know how good they were.

[Dicon]

One tip, which I probably shouldn't share:

At the previous parties, "hotel security" or the "police" showed up and shut things down due to noise complaints. I used "quotes" because these were actually strippers in fake police uniforms, hired to scare away the uncool people. So, if you are accosted by a police officer, hold your ground, do not go anywhere and do not do anything they say. Better yet, start pulling off their clothes and demand that they "get the show started."

[TaoMacGuy]

Well, over the past TAM or two, what used to be called the "Forum Party" has evolved (devolved?) into the "Skepchick Party". The Forum Party used to be great fun. The past 2 Skepchick parties (5.5 & 6) didn't really last long enough to know how good they were.
Now of all the things I would have thought/guessed about the Skepchick party, not lasting long enough was not even on the answer-radar!

[TaoMacGuy]

One tip, which I probably shouldn't share:

At the previous parties, "hotel security" or the "police" showed up and shut things down due to noise complaints. I used "quotes" because these were actually strippers in fake police uniforms, hired to scare away the uncool people. So, if you are accosted by a police officer, hold your ground, do not go anywhere and do not do anything they say. Better yet, start pulling off their clothes and demand that they "get the show started."

Hmmm. Skeptic(al) parties == veeeeeery intersting.

Note to self: Don't forget to bring camera to TAM!

;)

[Hamradioguy]

Way back in the early days of TAM there used to be a Skepchick Pajama Party. Ladies only and it involved attempts by males carrying mass quantities of chocolate to bribe their way in past burly Skepchick PJ Party Security staff. I know because I once was one of those security guards...and thus sworn to secrecy.

The Forum parties are co-ed, don't seem to involve PJs (Although chocolate IS present) but always seem to involve hotel security at some point.

[TaoMacGuy]

This year, the party being held in an undisclosed off-site location, hotel security won't be an issue.

That's the good news. ;)

And are you saying it wouldn't be a bad idea to come to the party bearing various forms of libations as well as chocolate?

[Wowbagger]

It's always been one of my favorite parties. Even when it didn't last long.

[TSR]

Way back in the early days of TAM there used to be a Skepchick Pajama Party. Ladies only and it involved attempts by males carrying mass quantities of chocolate to bribe their way in past burly Skepchick PJ Party Security staff. I know because I once was one of those security guards...and thus sworn to secrecy.

The Forum parties are co-ed, don't seem to involve PJs (Although chocolate IS present) but always seem to involve hotel security at some point.

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mmmm Skepchick in jammies and covered in chocolate....
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I'm so sorry, I seem to have gotten distracted -- what were we discussing again, please?
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[TaoMacGuy]

(In a room crowded with Skepchicks, and in his very bestest Homer J. Simpson voice):

MMmmmmmmm, chocolate!

Sorry, getting off my own topic. ;)

[saganite]

Better than getting off on your own topic, I suppose.

[LilaMae]

Is anybody else intimidated as hell by Rebecca Watson?

[Fitter]

Is anybody else intimidated as hell by Rebecca Watson?
Only Scrut. What, intimidated? I thought she said infatuated.

[NobbyNobbs]

Is anybody else intimidated as hell by Rebecca Watson?

Yes. Very much so.



II have a question. Upon signing up to get an invite to the Skepchick party, I was informed that the undisclosed location would be disclosed, via email, the day before.

The day before, I will be in Las Vegas. I do not own an iPhone, blackberry, laptop, or any other sort of internet accessible device.

Am I doomed to wandering the streets, asking hookers and destitute gamblers where the nearest Skepchick party is?

[KingMerv00]

Is anybody else intimidated as hell by Rebecca Watson?

Oh pfft. She's harmless.

[arthwollipot]

Is anybody else intimidated as hell by Rebecca Watson?I don't know, I've never met her.

[hcmom]

Yes, Rebecca is SO intimidating...
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[The Central Scrutinizer]

Fixed them for you:

[saganite]

Yes. Very much so.



II have a question. Upon signing up to get an invite to the Skepchick party, I was informed that the undisclosed location would be disclosed, via email, the day before.

The day before, I will be in Las Vegas. I do not own an iPhone, blackberry, laptop, or any other sort of internet accessible device.

Am I doomed to wandering the streets, asking hookers and destitute gamblers where the nearest Skepchick party is?

Other attendees are the only communication device you need. Stick with us and we'll make sure you get there.

[ziztur]

People are always telling me that *I* am intimidating (in my girlie 5"3', 120lb form)

We should wrestle.

Wait, did I type that out loud?

[Geek Goddess]

Is anybody else intimidated as hell by Rebecca Watson?

No. I'm not sure why anyone would be intimidated.

[Phlebas]

Other attendees are the only communication device you need. Stick with us and we'll make sure you get there.

Failing that, you can ask Rebecca. She's never hard to find. Just find Scrut and look somewhere else.

Or any of the other Skepchicks, many of whom are going to be at TAM, and aren't as scary as Rebecca :) Masala Skeptic (ottle) is probably the easiest one to spot if you don't know any of them. She has the best tan, and is even scarier what with that big curvy sword she twirls over her head while shouting ALULULULULULULULU!

[LilaMae]

No. I'm not sure why anyone would be intimidated.

Brains. I'm always intimidated by superhuman intelligence, which I think you'll all agree, Rebecca has.

[kittynh]

The forum welcome table (look for ME...well and a sign....) will get the secret location and will give it out to you TaoMacGuy. That is IF your avatar is a photograph of YOU.

I mean, I need the secret skepchick kiss and chocolate donation to give you the addy... (no really is that you?)

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Brains. I'm always intimidated by superhuman intelligence, which I think you'll all agree, Rebecca has.

I call BS!!! This is a Rebecca sock.

Admins, please ban LilaMae.

[NobbyNobbs]

Failing that, you can ask Rebecca. She's never hard to find. Just find Scrut and look somewhere else.

Or any of the other Skepchicks, many of whom are going to be at TAM, and aren't as scary as Rebecca :) Masala Skeptic (ottle) is probably the easiest one to spot if you don't know any of them. She has the best tan, and is even scarier what with that big curvy sword she twirls over her head while shouting ALULULULULULULULU!

That's my worry. I don't know any Skepchicks. And if Masala forgets her sword, I don't know what I'll do. Bring some chocolate to the welcome table, I guess.

[Horatius]

That's my worry. I don't know any Skepchicks. And if Masala forgets her sword, I don't know what I'll do. Bring some chocolate to the welcome table, I guess.


Just start handing out swords, then see which one twirls it over her head while shouting ALULULULULULULULU!

[Geek Goddess]

Brains. I'm always intimidated by superhuman intelligence, which I think you'll all agree, Rebecca has.

Um, yes, but this is TAM and so most of the women there have superhuman intelligence. And degrees to go with, sometimes.

[LilaMae]

I call BS!!! This is a Rebecca sock.

Admins, please ban LilaMae.

What?

[Horatius]

What?



Sorry, you've just fallen victim to Scrut's dementia. Just ignore him, like Rebecca does.

[TaoMacGuy]

Brains. I'm always intimidated by superhuman intelligence, which I think you'll all agree, Rebecca has.

Although brains can be intimidating, they are also a most wondrous opportunity. An opportunity to learn. An opportunity to be challenged. An opportunity to make a new friend!

Listen. Ask. Learn. Repeat.

Me?

I love hanging out with people who are smarter than I.

[TaoMacGuy]

The forum welcome table (look for ME...well and a sign....) will get the secret location and will give it out to you TaoMacGuy. That is IF your avatar is a photograph of YOU.

I mean, I need the secret skepchick kiss and chocolate donation to give you the addy... (no really is that you?)

Woo hoo! Will do.

And yes, the photo is me - about a year-and-a-half old. The biggest difference is my hair is a couple of inches longer now. ;-)

T-79 days and counting!

[UnrepentantSinner]

Is anybody else intimidated as hell by Rebecca Watson?

If she has you in a tizzy I'd recommend not talking to Phil Plait, Harriet Hall or Joe Nickell and try not to look directly at Randi. ;)

[arthwollipot]

Not to mention Adam Savage!

[KingMerv00]

Not to mention Adam Savage!

Not to mention hundreds of TAMites.

Smart crowd.

[Phlebas]

Just start handing out swords, then see which one twirls it over her head while shouting ALULULULULULULULU!

I didn't know I'd told you the story about how ottle and I met :)

(Actually, it wasn't quite that weird. Or maybe just as weird but in a different way.)

[NobbyNobbs]

I love hanging out with people who are smarter than I.

I'll leave the obvious joke to someone who knows you better and can get away with it.

[Horatius]

I didn't know I'd told you the story about how ottle and I met :)




You didn't. I'll be expecting your endorsement of my MDC application!

[chillzero]

Woo hoo! Will do.

And yes, the photo is me - about a year-and-a-half old. The biggest difference is my hair is a couple of inches longer now. ;-)

T-79 days and counting!


[blatent plug]
Nobody will think you are cool if you don't come in an RSL t-shirt and baseball cap
(see my sig)

;)


(order deadline T - 30 days, and counting)

[Phlebas]

To quote Rebecca RE her intimidating nature: "Aw, but I'm the least intimidating person I know! I'm actually snuggling right now. SNUGGLING."

LilaMae, when you see her, just run up and snuggle. You'll be glad you did :)

[NoZed Avenger]

To quote Rebecca RE her intimidating nature: "Aw, but I'm the least intimidating person I know! I'm actually snuggling right now. SNUGGLING."

LilaMae, when you see her, just run up and snuggle. You'll be glad you did :)


Don't fall for it!!

I still walk with a limp from TAM3.

[Phlebas]

Don't fall for it!!

I still walk with a limp from TAM3.

I heard about you. Didn't you charge her while wearing a rainbow wig and fishnet stockings, shouting PLEASE LOVE ME YOU BESPECTACLED HARRIDAN?

Or was that Richard Wiseman?

[NoZed Avenger]

I heard about you. Didn't you charge her while wearing a rainbow wig and fishnet stockings, shouting PLEASE LOVE ME YOU BESPECTACLED HARRIDAN?



That is a very unfair and only mostly correct description of the incident.

[saganite]

Brains. I'm always intimidated by superhuman intelligence, which I think you'll all agree, Rebecca has.

Not that Rebecca isn't incredibly smart, but she sometimes pulls the same trick I do -- asserting her opinion confidently enough that people just take what she says for granted. It's not always right.

I was just listening to a back episode of the SGU podcast, and when someone asked which Greek philosopher drank the hemlock, she confidently answered, "Plato."

So when you see her at TAM, just be sure to say, "Ha ha, it was Socrates!" That will put her in her place, I'm sure. ;)

[Chicken Pot Pie]

Not that Rebecca isn't incredibly smart, but she sometimes pulls the same trick I do -- asserting her opinion confidently enough that people just take what she says for granted. It's not always right.

I was just listening to a back episode of the SGU podcast, and when someone asked which Greek philosopher drank the hemlock, she confidently answered, "Plato."

So when you see her at TAM, just be sure to say, "Ha ha, it was Socrates!" That will put her in her place, I'm sure. ;)

You mean So-crates Johnson? ;)

</end Bill and Ted mode>

[ponderingturtle]

[blatent plug]
Nobody will think you are cool if you don't come in an RSL t-shirt and baseball cap
(see my sig)

;)


(order deadline T - 30 days, and counting)

I would but you don't have any that would fit me. You need longer shirts.

[chillzero]

I would but you don't have any that would fit me. You need longer shirts.
What about a cap instead?

or a fridge magnet?

:D

ETA: or even better ... lots of pens!!

[Dicon]

So when you see her at TAM, just be sure to say, "Ha ha, it was Socrates!" That will put her in her place, I'm sure. ;)


Only if it's accompanied by a wedgie.

See, it's the subtle details that make all the difference.

[TaoMacGuy]

I'll leave the obvious joke to someone who knows you better and can get away with it.

LOL.

OK to push it a bit further, my goal is to be the "dumbest" person in the room. Being surrounded by people who are "smarter" than I am... well, I wind up learning a lot -- especially if I can manage to keep my trap shut! ;-)

[Fitter]

LOL.

OK to push it a bit further, my goal is to be the "dumbest" person in the room. Being surrounded by people who are "smarter" than I am... well, I wind up learning a lot -- especially if I can manage to keep my trap shut! ;-)

You don't stand a chance rookie. I've held that title since TAM 5 and I'm not giving it up.

[rustypouch]

You mean So-crates Johnson? ;)

</end Bill and Ted mode>

Exactly. Not to be confused with Plato, the inventor of the plate.

But Rebbecca, smart? Intimidating? Meh.

But for experiences, check out Rebbecca's blog from last TAM. That is a photo of me on the bidet. How smart can she be?

[ponderingturtle]

What about a cap instead?

I don't wear hats

or a fridge magnet?

I am not ferromagnetic enough to wear them

ETA: or even better ... lots of pens!!

Not sure how someone would wear those.

[ponderingturtle]

You don't stand a chance rookie. I've held that title since TAM 5 and I'm not giving it up.

Do any cranks go do TAM?

[Fitter]

Do any cranks go do TAM?
Well there was Chaos' special friend at TAM 5.

[Hindmost]

after skimming the thread, I think we'll see mushroom clouds at TAM 7. Small ones, but definitely mushroom clouds.

glenn

[NobbyNobbs]

To quote Rebecca RE her intimidating nature: "Aw, but I'm the least intimidating person I know! I'm actually snuggling right now. SNUGGLING."

LilaMae, when you see her, just run up and snuggle. You'll be glad you did :)

Is "snuggling with Rebecca" on the unofficial events list? And if so, can I sign up? Twice?

[hcmom]

Is "snuggling with Rebecca" on the unofficial events list? And if so, can I sign up? Twice?

You won't live to do it twice....

[Phlebas]

Is "snuggling with Rebecca" on the unofficial events list? And if so, can I sign up? Twice?

Have to ask Scrut. He's maintaining the sign-up sheet.

[arthwollipot]

But for experiences, check out Rebbecca's blog from last TAM. That is a photo of me on the bidet. How smart can she be?Link plz!

[TaoMacGuy]

You don't stand a chance rookie. I've held that title since TAM 5 and I'm not giving it up.

Oooh, OOOH!

Do I detect a competition! ;)

And it's beginning to look like a sure-fire way to grab "The Title" would be to be the first to run up to Rebecca snuggle-style?

[hcmom]

Oooh, OOOH!

Do I detect a competition! ;)

And it's beginning to look like a sure-fire way to grab "The Title" would be to be the first to run up to Rebecca snuggle-style?

And survive.

[TaoMacGuy]

And survive.

OK, so now, I'm wanting to watch someone else do this.

Heck, I'd pay money to see someone else do this! ;)

[arthwollipot]

I'll do it.

Heck, what have I got to lose?

[hcmom]

I'll do it.

Heck, what have I got to lose?

If you can't guess, I'm not telling.

But it is a part you might want to keep.

[rustypouch]

OK, so now, I'm wanting to watch someone else do this.

Heck, I'd pay money to see someone else do this! ;)

How much money?

[chefpeon]

And now, back to the topic.......

[TaoMacGuy]

And now, back to the topic.......

Indeed.

Well to (sort of) answer my own question, I guess I'll just have to go this year, check it out, sort of "wing it" and as they say "When in Rome..." ;)

[arthwollipot]

And now, back to the topic.......Sorry, what was the topic again?

I was distracted by the thought of snuggling with Rebecca.

Hey! Like you weren't!

[ziztur]

Here!

I assume there will be plenty of booze at the Skepchick party.

I don't care if other people drink at all, but my partner and I don't drink (it makes me antisocial and it makes him cry, ha)

Half the time when we have Atheist Meetups in St. Louis, everyone wants to bar-hop afterward. We usually go home to entertain ourselves (snicker) at that point.

So who else here is going to Skepchick but won't drink?

[Dicon]

So who else here is going to Skepchick but won't drink?


Representin'.

[saganite]

The medical community tends to frown on pregnant women getting blotto, so I'm also staying dry (but I might be stealing sips from other people's glasses).

[TaoMacGuy]

So who else here is going to Skepchick but won't drink?

If I drink, it will be one. I do have a beer or glass of wine from time to time, but I've never been inebriated (it's a personal choice thing) and I'm not about to start at TAM or the Skepchick party.

This is in fact, partly why I started this thread... to see if anyone cared to comment on things like the general level of wastification at the party.

[wafonso]

If I drink, it will be one. I do have a beer or glass of wine from time to time, but I've never been inebriated (it's a personal choice thing) and I'm not about to start at TAM or the Skepchick party.

That's my plan as well.

[UnrepentantSinner]

If I drink, it will be one. I do have a beer or glass of wine from time to time, but I've never been inebriated (it's a personal choice thing) and I'm not about to start at TAM or the Skepchick party.

{Ned Flanders}
I'll have a white wine spritzer! Spritzer... Spritzer...
{Ned Flanders}

[arthwollipot]

The medical community tends to frown on pregnant women getting blotto, so I'm also staying dry (but I might be stealing sips from other people's glasses).I don't wear them...

[rustypouch]

Well, mu consumption will make up for all those choosing not to indulge.

[BrianEngler]

Any further details heard on the Skepchick Party this year?

[ejk]

I've never been inebriated (it's a personal choice thing) and I'm not about to start at TAM or the Skepchick party.

I'm late to this thread, but--

Is there any better place to start? ;)

[TaoMacGuy]

I'm late to this thread, but--

Is there any better place to start? ;)

LOL. You're probably right, and I'm still going to (try) and stick to my guns about the sobriety thing. But I will probably have a drink or two.

Heck, somebody has to be the designated lump-on-the-log. ;)

[arthwollipot]

Just remember - as Hokulele has pointed out in another thread, Vegas is hot and dry. You will get a hangover, especially if you're not used to alcohol. Make sure you drink LOTS of water.

I'll be working on a policy of no-two-alcoholic-drinks-in-a-row while I'm there.

[saganite]

And there is nothing worse than waking up late for conferences because you drank too much the night before and underestimated your hangover, especially if it's only Thursday or Friday and you still have a ways to go. Measure your alcohol intake wisely, and if you do overindulge, Saturday night's a good time to do it.

[ejk]

And there is nothing worse than waking up late for conferences because you drank too much the night before and underestimated your hangover...

Actually, there is. When you wake up for the second day of a two-day bylaws committee meeting with an unspeakable hangover because of events involving a hotel bar, a pool table, and someone else buying the bourbon, and can't be late because it's a client thing.

Not that this has ever happened to me.

[saganite]

Actually, there is. When you wake up for the second day of a two-day bylaws committee meeting with an unspeakable hangover because of events involving a hotel bar, a pool table, and someone else buying the bourbon, and can't be late because it's a client thing.

Not that this has ever happened to me.

You're right. That sounds worse.

[Eos of the Eons]

Brains. I'm always intimidated by superhuman intelligence, which I think you'll all agree, Rebecca has.
Maybe has brains, but not the brawn. No intimidation factor at all.
To prove it, I won the pillowfight. Still have the video of it somewhere that shows I'm the clear winner.

Bring a pillow, you'll be fine.

[TSR]

Maybe has brains, but not the brawn. No intimidation factor at all.
To prove it, I won the pillowfight. Still have the video of it somewhere that shows I'm the clear winner.

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I'm afraid we need proof of this. You'll need to post it and provide a link...
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[Deetee]

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I'm afraid we need proof of this. You'll need to post it and provide a link...
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Yup, I agree....
You can't believe anything Eos says until there is proof.

[exarch]

Still have the video of it somewhere that shows I'm the clear winner.

I think I even used to have that up at my site, but I cleared everything out when I changed the domain name.

[Eos of the Eons]

Hey, the skepchick party is on Friday night right? I get the priveledge of taking tickets that night and hanging out at spam scam until 10 pm.

Tell ya what-if the party is a distance from the hotel... I'll email someone the pillow fight vids if they can pick me up and take me to the skepchick party after spam scam? *begs*

Interestingly enough, I then need to be at the merchandise table at 7:30 Saturday morning, lol!

I think I will be napping at break times!

[ejk]

I thought it was Saturday, after the talent show.

[Eos of the Eons]

Oh whew, that is much better! Maybe I'll just post the vids here, since there is no need to use them as a bribe *grins*.

I have them on the computer at home...

[TaoMacGuy]

Hey, the skepchick party is on Friday night right?

The Skepchick Party™ (http://skepchick.org/blog/?p=6347) is Saturday night -- and you can take that to the bank.

The link above takes you to the Skepchick's mouth -- so to speak.

[arthwollipot]

The link above takes you to the Skepchick's mouth -- so to speak.Now that would be a Skepchick Party Experience!

[TaoMacGuy]

Now that would be a Skepchick Party Experience!

Dream on, mate! ;)

[arthwollipot]

Dream on, mate! ;)If we don't have our dreams, what do we have?

[TaoMacGuy]

If we don't have our dreams, what do we have?

Oh my bad, did my remark come across as humorous (sarcastic, maybe, even, possibly?).

Hell, I'm way ahead of you on the dreamin' stuff. ;)

"I like dreamin',
'cause dreamin' can make you mine."

[nowoo]

The Skepchick party with Christopher Hitchens was a highlight of TAM5 for me, although I was very new to the JREF and hardly knew anyone yet. Last year I stayed for a while in the sauna that was the TAM6 Skepchick party and I met a lot of cool people, but sadly that party got shut down quite early while I was visiting another party at Caesar's. I have high hopes for this year's party, and look forward to seeing the rest of you there.

[saganite]

The Skepchick party with Christopher Hitchens was a highlight of TAM5 for me, although I was very new to the JREF and hardly knew anyone yet. Last year I stayed for a while in the sauna that was the TAM6 Skepchick party and I met a lot of cool people, but sadly that party got shut down quite early while I was visiting another party at Caesar's. I have high hopes for this year's party, and look forward to seeing the rest of you there.

What you said. It just won't be the same without Hitchens. Who will tell bawdy jokes that go on for fifteen minutes at a stretch? Can someone volunteer?

[TaoMacGuy]

What you said. It just won't be the same without Hitchens. Who will tell bawdy jokes that go on for fifteen minutes at a stretch? Can someone volunteer?

I can tell boring jokes that go for 15 minutes at a stretch -- in a pinch. ;)

[Wowbagger]

I just heard we might have to RSVP, to get into the party. Anyone know if that is true?

[saganite]

I just heard we might have to RSVP, to get into the party. Anyone know if that is true?

Yes, that's always been the case. (http://skepchick.org/blog/?p=6347)

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I just heard we might have to RSVP, to get into the party. Anyone know if that is true?

That is not true. Do not RSVP.

[paperskater]

I sent an RSVP request quite a while ago, but haven't heard anything...

[Jas]

Hmm, I just tried to RSVP and it said it was full. I guess I should have been a bit quicker.

[TaoMacGuy]

I sent an RSVP request quite a while ago, but haven't heard anything...

If you follow the link in this very thread (look at replies #91 or #100) you will see on the linked Skepchics web page the following:

The day before, we’ll email the exact location of the villa to everyone on the evite list

So, I'd expect to get an email message sometime Friday July 10th.

[Wowbagger]

I see it's already full :( But, I entered myself as a "maybe". So, perhaps I can wait on the line outside, until the bouncers let us in, like they do for night clubs and stuff. I dunno.

[arthwollipot]

I sent an RSVP request quite a while ago, but haven't heard anything...So, I'd expect to get an email message sometime Friday July 10th.So we have to hang until then to find out whether we're going? Man, I'm glad I just bought an iPhone that can retrieve my email on the go. I hope my 3G provider has a partner in the US that will use my phone to connect.

Actually, I don't think I'll have much of a problem. I RSVPed pretty much the same day the announcement was made.

[TaoMacGuy]

I see it's already full :( But, I entered myself as a "maybe". So, perhaps I can wait on the line outside, until the bouncers let us in, like they do for night clubs and stuff. I dunno.

This from the Skepchick's invite web page:

and we’ll need it to make sure you’re not a crazy person.

So are you sure it's full or are they just telling you that? ;)

[Geek Goddess]

So we have to hang until then to find out whether we're going? Man, I'm glad I just bought an iPhone that can retrieve my email on the go. I hope my 3G provider has a partner in the US that will use my phone to connect.

Actually, I don't think I'll have much of a problem. I RSVPed pretty much the same day the announcement was made.

be aware that you might pay roaming charges, which can make your bill huge - I mean, hundreds of dollars. Check with your carrier before you leave. You might need to leave your phone off most of the time and just turn it on to check messages.

I was in Canada for two days and had a bill that was $60 extra

[arthwollipot]

be aware that you might pay roaming charges, which can make your bill huge - I mean, hundreds of dollars. Check with your carrier before you leave. You might need to leave your phone off most of the time and just turn it on to check messages.

I was in Canada for two days and had a bill that was $60 extraYep, I've budgeted for it. It's going to be fairly expensive.

[ricklesgibson]

I'm wayy pumped for the Meeting & after reading some more of the Skepchicks blog, I'm even more excited. This party sounds like it's going to rock, if the anecdotes are any indication.