Vegas, and how we all went bad... [Archive]

Luciana

20th January 2004, 06:04 PM

:roll:

Wait, was I the only skepchick who did NOT kiss Mercutio?? I did dance with him cheek-to-cheek at the disco, though, as everybody had a chance to see. :p

What did I miss that Saturday? I left early. The only think I know is that Girl 6s mini-skirt deserves its own thread...

Pool Boy is just the best, kitty. You really should be proud. :)

Mercutio

20th January 2004, 06:12 PM

Originally posted by Luciana Nery
:roll:

Wait, was I the only skepchick who did NOT kiss Mercutio?? :(
I did dance with him cheek-to-cheek at the disco, though, as everybody had a chance to see. :p
:p

Lisa

20th January 2004, 06:28 PM

I got very few hugs.
What's this f*&king b****hit about me being intimidating?
Hey, even cranky middle aged women need hugs from time to time.
No, I'm not as cute as Luciana or as nice as Girl 6. However, I don't bite, kick, or hit very hard, so feel free at TAM III.

Luciana

20th January 2004, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by Lisa
I got very few hugs.
What's this f*&king b****hit about me being intimidating?

Except for the grave voice, military posture, constant swearing and tattoos... nothing! :D :D

Kidding, you should have said that earlier. So, next year, you get plenty of hugs to compensate for this year. :)

Mercutio

20th January 2004, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by Lisa
I got very few hugs.
What's this f*&king b****hit about me being intimidating?
Hey, even cranky middle aged women need hugs from time to time.
No, I'm not as cute as Luciana or as nice as Girl 6. However, I don't bite, kick, or hit very hard, so feel free at TAM III. Hey, you got one from me....after I realized that you were unlikely to hand me my liver on a fork for doing so....

and for the record, Lisa is very huggable, and a scintillating conversationalist. We had a wonderful chat about the fun times she had as a terrori$t...(word changed in case Ashcroft is listening...)

At TAMIII I won't wait so long.

Patricio Elicer

20th January 2004, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by Lisa
Hey, even cranky middle aged women need hugs from time to time.Hey, why is it that I don't count?

Jeff Corey

20th January 2004, 06:55 PM

Lisa,
Didn't we hug at first sighting @ TAM2? Or just shook hands? I dunno.
I know my ribs and phalanges still hurt.
But I was raised as a Swamp Yankee and it's hard to get over your early upbringing. We don't hug anything unless we plan to have sex with it later.
That's why we hired the Irish to milk our cows.
And I shook G6's hand and she was wearing a thread.
I did a head bob (like a symbolic bow) to Lucretia Neary.
I gave Patricio a deep Spanish kiss.
He did not reciprocate.
Right now, I have to go to Dirty Sam's Rat-A-Tat to get a mogen david tatooed on my forehead so people stop mistaking me for Charlie Manson.

kittynh

20th January 2004, 07:10 PM

Just a note....
Patricio is HOT...

even Pool Boy said, "well, if you couldn't resist Patricio, I don't think I could blame you...heck, even I think he's hot..."

Patricio skepchicks...just another reason to save up now for TAM3.

WonderfulWorld

20th January 2004, 07:54 PM

Julia

20th January 2004, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by kittynh
Just a note....
Patricio is HOT...

even Pool Boy said, "well, if you couldn't resist Patricio, I don't think I could blame you...heck, even I think he's hot..."

Patricio skepchicks...just another reason to save up now for TAM3.

Oh, it's so true! And if "HOT" isn't enough, a sweetheart and intelligent as well.

And Kitty, since you brought it up, receiving a hug from Patricio on Saturday night was a highlight of TAM for me.

UnrepentantSinner

20th January 2004, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by Julia
And Kitty, since you brought it up, receiving a hug from Patricio on Saturday night was a highlight of TAM for me.

Where was mine? I don't even recall meeting you. How could any forum member (besides Scrut) slip under my radar? Grrrrrr!

Patricio Elicer

20th January 2004, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by kittynh
Just a note....
Patricio is HOT...

even Pool Boy said, "well, if you couldn't resist Patricio, I don't think I could blame you...heck, even I think he's hot..."

Patricio skepchicks...just another reason to save up now for TAM3. Well Kitty, as previously agreed, I'll send you a copy of the entire video I made of TAM2 in exchange of that good propaganda of yours towards my persona. Just give me a few days to get it done.

Luciana

20th January 2004, 08:17 PM

US: for the record, you look much better without the moustache.

I didn't meet Foofer. That's a protest!

Patricio Elicer

20th January 2004, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by Julia
And Kitty, since you brought it up, receiving a hug from Patricio on Saturday night was a highlight of TAM for me. Ohh Julia, that was nice of you :). I just regret the fact that I didn't find the time to talk to you more extensively. Too many things to do, and too little time to do them :(

Luciana

20th January 2004, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by JuliaAnd Kitty, since you brought it up, receiving a hug from Patricio on Saturday night was a highlight of TAM for me.

Originally posted by Patricio Elicer
Ohh Julia, that was nice of you :). I just regret the fact that I didn't find the time to talk to you more extensively. Too many things to do, and too little time to do them :(

Ok, now, why don't you guys just get married to each other and get this over with?

Bet I embarrassed both! I'm so sneaky. Eh eh eh!

UnrepentantSinner

20th January 2004, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by Luciana Nery
US: for the record, you look much better without the moustache.

I've started growing it back as my reason for shaving it no longer exists. I will keep your comment under advisement and might post a poll later in the year.

Julia

20th January 2004, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by UnrepentantSinner

Where was mine? I don't even recall meeting you. How could any forum member (besides Scrut) slip under my radar? Grrrrrr!

And I looked for you US, I really did. My roommates - and friends - Renata and Luciana, will vouch for my saying that I wanted to meet you. Your radar must have been aimed elsewhere Saturday. At least not towards a skepchick with long, reddish brown hair, wearing a black dress.

Well, next year . . .

UnrepentantSinner

20th January 2004, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by Julia
And I looked for you US, I really did. My roommates - and friends - Renata and Luciana, will vouch for my saying that I wanted to meet you. Your radar must have been aimed elsewhere Saturday. At least not towards a skepchick with long, reddish brown hair, wearing a black dress.

AAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!

That was you?

DAMMIT!

I was in the lounge all Saturday night. I'm right in the center (http://members.cox.net/draft2/t2/party2.jpg) of this photo.

:(

Dammit...

Foofer

20th January 2004, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by Luciana Nery
I didn't meet Foofer. That's a protest!

I didn't meet nearly enough Forum people. I'm kicking myself for not actively seeking everyone out. Renata approached me and it was great to talk to her, but for some goofy reason I am terrified to approach people. I'm shy. My husband tells me there's this new thing where you go up to someone and introduce yourself and conversation follows. Has anyone else heard of this? It almost sounds too easy. Next year we need to have a Forum Meet n' Greet, either a day before or after TAM3. Apologies, Luciana and everyone. You all rock. I'm a big weenie, but I'm working on it. Now I have a year to practice that whole 'introduce yourself and talk' thingie.

Cleopatra

20th January 2004, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by kittynh
well, here's the innocent picture of me just doing what Cleo, my supreme leader told me to do!

Really how could Pool Boy take this the wrong way?

:nope: Atheists! Immoral creatures! You will burn in Hell. If I knew what sort of people you are I'd pray to Bethke to blind you all.

Pool Boy is a hero and from what I see in the picture he is at my height...

Chanileslie

20th January 2004, 09:48 PM

Originally posted by Julia

Oh, it's so true! And if "HOT" isn't enough, a sweetheart and intelligent as well.

And Kitty, since you brought it up, receiving a hug from Patricio on Saturday night was a highlight of TAM for me.

I didn't get a hug from Patricio!! I'm crushed!! :p

Dinonychus

21st January 2004, 12:57 AM

Originally posted by Lisa
I got very few hugs.
What's this f*&king b****hit about me being intimidating?
Hey, even cranky middle aged women need hugs from time to time.
No, I'm not as cute as Luciana or as nice as Girl 6. However, I don't bite, kick, or hit very hard, so feel free at TAM III.

Next year, Lisa, the very first moment you see me, give me a hug.

This has probably been mentioned elsewhere already, but I think we should plan for all forum members(or as many as possible) to arrive a day or so ahead of time just so we can all meet and get to know one another. IMO, I think it'd be easier to meet ahead of the conference than afterward, especially since we end on a Sunday.

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos

21st January 2004, 05:06 AM

I hugged Lisa, too! I think there's some sort of selective memory thing going on here.

~~ Paul

kittynh

21st January 2004, 07:02 AM

Did everyone else notice what a sweet couple Chani and her husband are? when she would talk about him her face would light up! Talk about LOVE!

Unlike my husband who just takes things the wrong way...

whoa, Cleo! Talking about evil! Was this all just a plot to take Pool Boy away from me to join your male harem? :(

UnrepentantSinner

21st January 2004, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by kittynh
Did everyone else notice what a sweet couple Chani and her husband are? when she would talk about him her face would light up! Talk about LOVE!

Nyar and Chani are a living testament to love without the bonds of Skydaddy watching over you.

Were they the perfect example of skeptics - who happen to be athists - living moral, ethical lives... no. There were about 50 others doing the same, but if you wanted an example of atheist skeptics living out what marriage was meant to be they are paragons to ge emulated.

shanek

21st January 2004, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by Lisa
I got very few hugs.

How negligent of me! Next year you get TWO hugs—no, make that three; I'll pay interest! :D

SkepticScott

21st January 2004, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by Lisa
I got very few hugs. (snip)[/B]I can vouch for not being harmed by Lisa's hug; in fact it was very nice to get a 'goodbye hug' from her.

Lisa

21st January 2004, 08:44 AM

Thanks Scott.
I'm not normally a very "huggy" person. At times, I'm almost phobic about being touched. But DANG! it was great seeing everyone again! I'm just bummed out I'm not going to see everyone again for a whole year.

Wyvern

21st January 2004, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by Foofer

I didn't meet nearly enough Forum people. I'm kicking myself for not actively seeking everyone out. Renata approached me and it was great to talk to her, but for some goofy reason I am terrified to approach people. I'm shy. My husband tells me there's this new thing where you go up to someone and introduce yourself and conversation follows. Has anyone else heard of this? It almost sounds too easy. Next year we need to have a Forum Meet n' Greet, either a day before or after TAM3. Apologies, Luciana and everyone. You all rock. I'm a big weenie, but I'm working on it. Now I have a year to practice that whole 'introduce yourself and talk' thingie.
Same here, Foofer. I have a real difficulty approaching people. And I really wanted to meet you. :( Well, next year for sure.

I want to give a big virtual hug and thanks to Shanek, Electric Monk, Chaos and Exarch for keeping company with this shy girl and for being such wonderful companions. Everyone I did meet was exceptional. My apologies to those I didn't meet. I think a reception specifically for Forum people prior to TAM3 would be awesome.

Luciana

21st January 2004, 11:07 AM

Mercutio in a tux... (http://www.boomspeed.com/lnery/mercutio.jpg)

Cleopatra

21st January 2004, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by kittynh
whoa, Cleo! Talking about evil! Was this all just a plot to take Pool Boy away from me to join your male harem? :(

I do not have a harem I am a femme fatale... there is always an empty seat next to me to remind to everybody that the one hasn't appeared yet... :cool:

Now I have to put you on ignore because I want to avoid seeing certain posts of yours... ;)

At least Luciana posts links and she saved herself from my ignore list for the moment....

Lisa

21st January 2004, 11:22 AM

Originally posted by Wyvern

I think a reception specifically for Forum people prior to TAM3 would be awesome.
Hi roomie :D
Excellent idea. The Saturday party was great. Sadly, we didn't have an opportunity to do anything like that at TAM I. Lack of time and the fact that the lounge was barely bigger than my kitchen were big factors. Oh, and we were also pretty clueless. Face it, we pretty much bullied Randi into having TAM in the first place.
Prior to next year's TAM, how about I kick Hal into making a sticky thread where we can post about a meeting place? I see two upsides to this:
1) I get to kick Hal
2) We won't all be wandering cluelessly trying to find one another.

21st January 2004, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by Cleopatra
I do not have a harem I am a femme fatale... there is always an empty seat next to me to remind to everybody that the one hasn't appeared yet... :cool:

Well, yes, but why is that seat always warm, and why does the lumisol glow so brightly? :D

Quinn

21st January 2004, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by Lisa
I'm not normally a very "huggy" person. At times, I'm almost phobic about being touched.

Oh really? That wasn't the impression I got when I psychically divined your tattoo... Sweetie. :D

Chanileslie

21st January 2004, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by kittynh
Did everyone else notice what a sweet couple Chani and her husband are? when she would talk about him her face would light up! Talk about LOVE!

Dangit!! It is obvious, isn't it???? Oh fudge, now how am I to exert control over him, if he doesn't think I am indifferent to him. :D

Nyarlathotep has mentioned that several people have mentioned in different threads how sweet we are as a couple. We discussed this, and I think it is because it is obvious that we not only love each other, but respect and actually like one another.

And didn't I tell you, he was a big teddy bear?

Chanileslie

21st January 2004, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by UnrepentantSinner

Nyar and Chani are a living testament to love without the bonds of Skydaddy watching over you.

Were they the perfect example of skeptics - who happen to be athists - living moral, ethical lives... no. There were about 50 others doing the same, but if you wanted an example of atheist skeptics living out what marriage was meant to be they are paragons to ge emulated.

I think that is the sweetest thing......Now I am going to cry.

Mercutio

21st January 2004, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by Chanileslie

Dangit!! It is obvious, isn't it???? Oh fudge, now how am I to exert control over him, if he doesn't think I am indifferent to him. :D
Well, gee...if it helps, I can write about how incredibly sweet your kiss is...I mean...d@mn... I was only staying silent out of respect for your marriage, but if you need to feign indifference...I mean, a kiss like that couldn't be from a happily married woman, now could it? *swoon*

Nyarlathotep is an incredibly fortunate man...ok, ok, and as a great guy, he deserves to be so fortunate....dangit, I hate being honest...

kittynh

21st January 2004, 04:11 PM

And let's not forget to add that Chani can dance too! I think she got it on with Pool Boy there on the dance floor!

Zep

21st January 2004, 04:13 PM

Gee whillikers!

Did you people go to a skeptics meeting, or was this Woodstock Revisited??? :)

Lisa

21st January 2004, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by Zep
Gee whillikers!

Did you people go to a skeptics meeting, or was this Woodstock Revisited??? :)
On a serious note: a bit of both.
Remember, a lot of us have been on this forum a loooong time. Plus many of us met face-to-face at TAM I. Insta-friends. As I stated before: none of us said "goodbye", instead it was "see you next year".
Although the forum folks were not the majority at the conference, we were the most enthusiastic. [sappy teary eyed moment]I've never felt more connected with a group of people.[/sappy teary eyed moment]

Zep

21st January 2004, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by Lisa

On a serious note: a bit of both.
Remember, a lot of us have been on this forum a loooong time. Plus many of us met face-to-face at TAM I. Insta-friends. As I stated before: none of us said "goodbye", instead it was "see you next year".
Although the forum folks were not the majority at the conference, we were the most enthusiastic. [sappy teary eyed moment]I've never felt more connected with a group of people.[/sappy teary eyed moment] Indeed! And I seriously intended to be there myself but for the imperalistic airlines of the world and other trip-ups.

It just sounds, from the run of related threads, that it was more of a "love-in" than anything! People dancing and grabbing each other and running off to hotel rooms together and comparisons of kisses, etc, etc.

*sigh*

Don't mind me - it's just jeolousy...

PS. MORE PICS, with forum names and arrows pointing to the guilty parties, please!

Lisa

21st January 2004, 05:46 PM

Get yer mind out of the gutter Zep, it wasn't like that.
Through this forum, Paltalk, and TAM I, a lot of us have become good friends. If you haven't seen one of your good friends for a year, you're naturally going to be happy to hook up again.

Lisa

21st January 2004, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by Quinn

Oh really? That wasn't the impression I got when I psychically divined your tattoo... Sweetie. :D
I would like to publicly state to current spouses that Quinn never touched me during this little reading.
I won't refute the "Sweetie" comment. Did the Bad Astronomer slam me or what?

Dinonychus

21st January 2004, 11:46 PM

Originally posted by Lisa

Hi roomie :D
Excellent idea. The Saturday party was great. Sadly, we didn't have an opportunity to do anything like that at TAM I. Lack of time and the fact that the lounge was barely bigger than my kitchen were big factors. Oh, and we were also pretty clueless. Face it, we pretty much bullied Randi into having TAM in the first place.
Prior to next year's TAM, how about I kick Hal into making a sticky thread where we can post about a meeting place? I see two upsides to this:
1) I get to kick Hal
2) We won't all be wandering cluelessly trying to find one another.

I thought I already said something like this:

Originally posted by Dinonychus
This has probably been mentioned elsewhere already, but I think we should plan for all forum members(or as many as possible) to arrive a day or so ahead of time just so we can all meet and get to know one another. IMO, I think it'd be easier to meet ahead of the conference than afterward, especially since we end on a Sunday.

Guess it wasn't.

Well, whatever we do, I say we have to have the plans ready at least two weeks prior to TAM3, whenever it is.

Originally posted by Lisa
Although the forum folks were not the majority at the conference, we were the most enthusiastic. [sappy teary eyed moment]I've never felt more connected with a group of people.[/sappy teary eyed moment]

Since I know it isn't very often you do something like this, I gotta say... I agree with you. I'm counting down the days until TAM3 and yet we don't even know when it's gonna be.

Zep

21st January 2004, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by Lisa
Get yer mind out of the gutter Zep, it wasn't like that.
Through this forum, Paltalk, and TAM I, a lot of us have become good friends. If you haven't seen one of your good friends for a year, you're naturally going to be happy to hook up again. I know! :D But DO take another look at the thread title! :D :D

PS. I've installed Paltalk at home, but the time differences are pretty severe! What is the "usual" time that the JREF-related room(s) open up?

Dinonychus

22nd January 2004, 12:07 AM

Originally posted by Zep
PS. I've installed Paltalk at home, but the time differences are pretty severe! What is the "usual" time that the JREF-related room(s) open up?

IIRC, 6pm CST(United States time) to sometime that night.

The web-show, if it's still on air, is on Thursday nights at 9pm EST(United States time).

Zep

22nd January 2004, 12:18 AM

Originally posted by Dinonychus
IIRC, 6pm CST(United States time) to sometime that night.

The web-show, if it's still on air, is on Thursday nights at 9pm EST(United States time). Mucho ta!

Hmmm... Let's see - add the 9, carry the 4, add back the hour you first thought of...

UnrepentantSinner

22nd January 2004, 12:46 AM

Zep, you can always bump one of the PalTalk threads in Community and ask if anyone will open the room. I'm sure, given the wildly divergent schedules of some of our North American and European members that someone will be on when you're up for some chat.

Cleopatra

22nd January 2004, 03:40 AM

Originally posted by jj

Well, yes, but why is that seat always warm, and why does the lumisol glow so brightly? :D

Please retract your antisemitic comments...

:p

The truth is Chani that after I read your story and knowing that this is your second marriage I started hoping again :)

Chaos

22nd January 2004, 04:08 AM

Sorry, but I don´t get the joke. What is "lumisol"? And what does it mean if it is glowing?

bignickel

22nd January 2004, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by Chaos
Sorry, but I don´t get the joke. What is "lumisol"? And what does it mean if it is glowing?

Chaos, I've PMed you. There may be young ears reading this thread. :)

Chaos

22nd January 2004, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by bignickel

Chaos, I've PMed you. There may be young ears reading this thread. :)

Thank you.

Well, - not wanting to embarass young ears or the persons they belong to - let me just say that I can fully understand the reaction Cleopatra causes... :D

bignickel

22nd January 2004, 09:36 AM

You don't need 'Lumisol' to see that many guys react by glowing when in the presense of skepchicks! Just check out the photos! :D

Chanileslie

22nd January 2004, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by Cleopatra

Please retract your antisemitic comments...

:p

The truth is Chani that after I read your story and knowing that this is your second marriage I started hoping again :)

I picked much better the second time around. I think the first time was my trial life where I found out exactly the type of man I didn't want to live with. This time around, I held out for what I wanted. Of course, I think that it helps that he is more stubborn than I. I was quite shell-shocked by the whole relationship thingy and didn't trust men (I've never had good luck with men in my life) and although I wanted a relationship, I pushed men away - it was too scary. Nyarlathotep, fortunately for me, stuck out my stupidity and my pushing attempts. I am very, very glad he did. I like him so much better than my first husband and I can honestly say that he is the best man I have ever met.

Chanileslie

22nd January 2004, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by kittynh
And let's not forget to add that Chani can dance too! I think she got it on with Pool Boy there on the dance floor!

I would like to state for the record, I never touched Pool Boy!:D

Quinn

22nd January 2004, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by Lisa
I would like to publicly state to current spouses that Quinn never touched me during this little reading.

Now see, you know that and I know that, but you didn't have to go and spoil the mystery and innuendo for the gossip-starved masses out there!

Originally posted by Lisa
I won't refute the "Sweetie" comment.

I hardly think you could. ;)

exarch

24th January 2004, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by Zep
Mucho ta!

Hmmm... Let's see - add the 9, carry the 4, add back the hour you first thought of...Or in other words, it's usually open (or it used to be before TAM2) from about 10PM GMT until 8AM GMT Friday 'till Monday. Johnno or Ceptimus will usually open it, and one of the American moderators will take over and keep the room open the rest of the night.