Did anyone else fall in love at TAM8?

[aofl]

I think I met the woman of my dreams. And again let her slip out of my hands.

:(

A

[CriticalThanking]

Try a less greasy hand moisturizer. Was she injured in the fall?

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I met a couple of dream girls.

[NobbyNobbs]

I did at TAM7. Several times.

[saganite]

I think I met the woman of my dreams. And again let her slip out of my hands.

:(

A

How do you know she's slipped out of your hands? Did you get her contact information? Do you know her name? Does she post on the forums or on other skeptical forums? Does she know how you feel?

[paperskater]

I think I met the woman of my dreams. And again let her slip out of my hands.

:(

A


Wait, again? You've met her before?

[Phil]

I met a couple of dream girls.

Unfortunately, the dream wasn't reciprocal.

[xinit]

Wait, again? You've met her before?

Met... stalked... it's all about perspective...

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Unfortunately, the dream wasn't reciprocal.

You were one of the girls.

[KingMerv00]

No comment.

[aofl]

Wait, again? You've met her before?
The "again" meant I've met more than one.

A

[Chris H]

Yep. With the crab cakes at the Oyster Bar. Once again, a holiday fling leaves me with crabs.

[aofl]

How do you know she's slipped out of your hands? Did you get her contact information? Do you know her name? Does she post on the forums or on other skeptical forums? Does she know how you feel?
We met at one of the meals. We had a really good conversation and found we had similar backgrounds and were curious about many of the same things. After the meal I was distracted by another conversation and she made a point of getting my attention to say good-bye. Before I could get my wits about me, she was gone and I had no contact info. I looked for her in vain for the rest of TAM. No luck.

I don't know if she reads the forums or not. We didn't talk about that.

Obviously that's no where near enough to call her the love of my life. Also certain impediments (the distance we live from one another, for one) probably would doom a relationship from the start, but I really would have liked to continue the conversation with fewer distractions.

Oh, and did I mention she was really pretty?

A

[Chris H]

We met at one of the meals. We had a really good conversation and found we had similar backgrounds and were curious about many of the same things. After the meal I was distracted by another conversation and she made a point of getting my attention to say good-bye. Before I could get my wits about me, she was gone and I had no contact info. I looked for her in vain for the rest of TAM. No luck.

I don't know if she reads the forums or not. We didn't talk about that.

Obviously that's no where near enough to call her the love of my life. Also certain impediments (the distance we live from one another, for one) probably would doom a relationship from the start, but I really would have liked to continue the conversation with fewer distractions.

Oh, and did I mention she was really pretty?

A


How about a description, and for the sake of her privacy, a first name? Someone here might be able to help you find her. The community extends a lot further than the JREF forum, fortunately.

[qarnos]

I think I met the woman of my dreams. And again let her slip out of my hands.

:(

A

I met the woman of my dreams once.

Then I woke up.

[arthwollipot]

At TAM7, I met a number of very lovely women I'd totally love to have a relationship with, but for the fact that I live on the other side of the planet.

ETA: There was also the problem that several of them were already married.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

How do you know she's slipped out of your hands? Did you get her contact information? Do you know her name? Does she post on the forums or on other skeptical forums? Does she know how you feel?

Oh, and did I mention she was really pretty?

A

You were probably talking to Saganite!!

[bumlet5]

I agree with Chris. Between all of us we can try to help you find her.

[Phil]

You were one of the girls.

Well, I'm just happy to be included in your sick, twisted dreams somewhere.

[saganite]

Well, I'm just happy to be included in your sick, twisted dreams somewhere.

All right you two, stop flirting.

Aofl, let us help you track her down. We could use a good project!

[exarch]

Does that mean all of us can ask the mighty JREF search machine to find those interesting girls we met at TAM8 but who had to leave prematurely? If so, there was this one girl at the skepchick party ... :P

But Chris H is right, a first name would probably go a long way already.

[Phil]

All right you two, stop flirting.

Sorry you had to see that. Hope it didn't ruin your image of me as nice upstanding young man.

[Cleon]

Sorry you had to see that. Hope it didn't ruin your image of me as nice upstanding young man.

Oh, I find it highly unlikely....That she had such an image of you in the first place. ;)

[Phil]

Oh, I find it highly unlikely....That she had such an image of you in the first place. ;)

Hey . . . . .

[saganite]

Oh, I find it highly unlikely....That she had such an image of you in the first place. ;)

On the contrary. The man standing behind the bar pouring the drinks automatically becomes my favorite guy in the room. Especially when he's got his shirt unbuttoned to the waist.

[Phil]

On the contrary. The man standing behind the bar pouring the drinks automatically becomes my favorite guy in the room. Especially when he's got his shirt unbuttoned to the waist.

Thank you. That kind of ego boosting will easily earn you another Eskimo kiss.

[Patricio Elicer]

On the contrary. The man standing behind the bar pouring the drinks automatically becomes my favorite guy in the room. Especially when he's got his shirt unbuttoned to the waist.


BTW, Phil is the "official" bartender of TAM's party. "Official" declared by me, since I've always seen him there, behind the counter making drinks for the thirsty attendants.

Oh and now he has hair....

[saganite]

Thank you. That kind of ego boosting will easily earn you another Eskimo kiss.

Goody. But where will you find another Eskimo?

[The Central Scrutinizer]

On the contrary. The man standing behind the bar pouring the drinks automatically becomes my favorite guy in the room. Especially when he's got his shirt unbuttoned to the waist.

What a cheap ploy to get tips. Those of us who are more respectable kept our shirts buttoned all the way up.

[Phil]

Goody. But where will you find another Eskimo?

Well in the igloo, of course.

What a cheap ploy to get tips. Those of us who are more respectable kept our shirts buttoned all the way up.

What makes you think I unbuttoned my shirt?

[saganite]

Well in the igloo, of course.

Good, because I have a feeling he needs to cool down. :p

[Phil]

Good, because I have a feeling he needs to cool down. :p

Probably so. You have that effect on a lot of Eskimos.

[aofl]

Trust you all to turn the honest anguish of a romantic soul (a what?) into a discussion of whether Phil undressed himself or not. :)

A

[Phil]

Trust you all to turn the honest anguish of a romantic soul (a what?) into a discussion of whether Phil undressed himself or not. :)

A

Right.

Enough foolishness about my state of dress/undress. Back to finding the mystery woman.

[aofl]

How about a description, and for the sake of her privacy, a first name? Someone here might be able to help you find her. The community extends a lot further than the JREF forum, fortunately.

I know her first name and the state she's from, but I'm going back and forth on whether to post them on a public forum. I don't post my real first name, so I'm wary about posting someone else's.

As for a description, how many slim, attractive, medium-height women with shoulder length brown hair were there at TAM8?

A

[hcmom]

Well, that rules ME out, dammit!

[NobbyNobbs]

I must say, sitting knee-to-knee with saganite at the Del Mar was one of the highlights of TAM7 for me.

[CriticalThanking]

And a dozen other women, iirc, you shameless flirt.

[saganite]

I know her first name and the state she's from, but I'm going back and forth on whether to post them on a public forum. I don't post my real first name, so I'm wary about posting someone else's.

As for a description, how many slim, attractive, medium-height women with shoulder length brown hair were there at TAM8?

A

I don't know. How many average-build, bespectacled, medium-height men named Dave were there at TAM8? Because that's the guy I thought was the cutest.

See? Vague! You must give us more to work with here.

I must say, sitting knee-to-knee with saganite at the Del Mar was one of the highlights of TAM7 for me.

Don't try to sweet-talk me, you shameless flirt -- I was fighting for elbow room with several other women and you know it.

Edited because I see now that CT already beat me to the "shameless flirt" punch.

[RobRoy]

Clearly, I need to purchase some shirts with buttons and start attending TAM!

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I don't know. How many average-build, bespectacled, medium-height men named Dave were there at TAM8? Because that's the guy I thought was the cutest.

:(

[exarch]

As for a description, how many slim, attractive, medium-height women with shoulder length brown hair were there at TAM8?

Hey!
That describes the girl I met at the skepchick party too :mad:
Although I understood that she wasn't attending TAM itself, she just tagged along to the party with someone who did.

I think we're really going to need more than a description if we're gonna be of any assistance at all here.

[learner]

Blimey, these TAMs sound like a hotbed of lust. Iv'e never been to one. When is TAM69?

[paperskater]

As for a description, how many slim, attractive, medium-height women with shoulder length brown hair were there at TAM8?
Hey!
That describes the girl I met at the skepchick party too :mad:
Although I understood that she wasn't attending TAM itself, she just tagged along to the party with someone who did.


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[NobbyNobbs]

Ok, that does it. If I figure out how to get to TAM9, my name tag is reading ''Nobby 'Shameless Flirt' Nobbs''.

[arthwollipot]

What a cheap ploy to get tips. Those of us who are more respectable kept our shirts buttoned all the way up.Also those of use who are... um, stout... right? You know what I mean, right?

[exarch]

If I hadn't been dressed so ... victorian ... I probably would've walked around with my shirt half unbuttoned too. It's a much more appropriate dress style for Vegas heat combined with skepchick-party heat.

[bumlet5]

Think about it this way: if you post her first name and state, the only people that would be able to contact her are people who actually know her. IF they find her and she'e appalled at your forwardness, she doesn't contact you and you're no worse off than you are right now. Medium case scenario: we don't fuind her and you're no worse off thn you are now. Best case: we find her and you two start talking again.

[jhunter1163]

Mrs. JHunter1163 has advised me that never, under any circumstances, will I be permitted to attend the lust-a-thon that is TAM.

Did I mention that she is somewhat insecure, as in "any woman who looks at my husband with both eyes at once must be lusting after him and is only waiting for me to turn my back before attempting to seduce him"?

[paperskater]

Did I mention that she is somewhat insecure, as in "any woman who looks at my husband with both eyes at once must be lusting after him and is only waiting for me to turn my back before attempting to seduce him"?


Well, there goes my plan for TAM9.

[jhunter1163]

Well, there goes my plan for TAM9.

I have to admit, this made me chuckle out loud.

Carry on. :D

[NobbyNobbs]

What, no back-up plan? (Ahem...*cough, cough*...)

[Chris H]

I know her first name and the state she's from, but I'm going back and forth on whether to post them on a public forum. I don't post my real first name, so I'm wary about posting someone else's.


Well, how about you post the details, and anyone who knows who it might be can get in contact with them and see if they are interested in getting back in touch? That way privacy is retained as much as is possible. :)

[exarch]

Did I mention that she is somewhat insecure, as in "any woman who looks at my husband with both eyes at once must be lusting after him and is only waiting for me to turn my back before attempting to seduce him"?

Hah! You're assuming they'd wait until her back is turned. Sheesh! :D

Actually, I think the odds are in her favor (as in, she's more likely to attract attention than you are on account of there still being far more men than women at TAM).

So what does she do when you go to work? Keep tabs on all your female colleages?

[Rage Virus]

As for a description, how many slim, attractive, medium-height women with shoulder length brown hair were there at TAM8? I'm not sure. How tall is the average medium?

By the way: if you come across Carol Tavris, tell her I said "elephant".

[Cethis]

I met a very interesting woman at TAM 8 who didn't live that far away from me. She said that she would love to visit Chicago, and even though we got separated at the Skepchick party, she said that she looked forward to talking to me again. It was like a dream.

Then I got home and checked her Facebook page. She was married. Reviewing our conversations, I decided she was just being friendly. Lesson learned.

[saganite]

I met a very interesting woman at TAM 8 who didn't live that far away from me. She said that she would love to visit Chicago, and even though we got separated at the Skepchick party, she said that she looked forward to talking to me again. It was like a dream.

Then I got home and checked her Facebook page. She was married. Reviewing our conversations, I decided she was just being friendly. Lesson learned.

In all seriousness -- being a married woman while also wanting to socialize at a male-heavy convention like TAM is easier said than done.

We want to enjoy ourselves and meet new people, but we also are understandably anxious about plain old social interest being mistaken for romantic interest. Which gives us two choices: play the "I'm married; hands off" card within the first few minutes of conversation, which let me tell you is just no fun after the first 20 times you've done it, or just don't say anything until the guy finds out later from someone else or makes a move and you're forced to awkwardly segue into that topic at the worst possible time.

Not complaining or anything, because hey, some of us bring it upon ourselves -- but just trying to present her perspective because sometimes we just don't feel like introducing ourselves as "Hi, I'm So-and-So and just in case you were wondering, I'm SO not single so just forget about it right now. How are you enjoying the party?"

[Cleon]

In all seriousness -- being a married woman while also wanting to socialize at a male-heavy convention like TAM is easier said than done.

We want to enjoy ourselves and meet new people, but we also are understandably anxious about plain old social interest being mistaken for romantic interest. Which gives us two choices: play the "I'm married; hands off" card within the first few minutes of conversation, which let me tell you is just no fun after the first 20 times you've done it, or just don't say anything until the guy finds out later from someone else or makes a move and you're forced to awkwardly segue into that topic at the worst possible time.

Not complaining or anything, because hey, some of us bring it upon ourselves -- but just trying to present her perspective because sometimes we just don't feel like introducing ourselves as "Hi, I'm So-and-So and just in case you were wondering, I'm SO not single so just forget about it right now. How are you enjoying the party?"

Dammit, woman, let me have my delusions! :mad:

[Richard Masters]

I so have to go to the next TAM... :)

[sphenisc]

In all seriousness -- being a married woman while also wanting to socialize at a male-heavy convention like TAM is easier said than done.

We want to enjoy ourselves and meet new people, but we also are understandably anxious about plain old social interest being mistaken for romantic interest. Which gives us two choices: play the "I'm married; hands off" card within the first few minutes of conversation, which let me tell you is just no fun after the first 20 times you've done it, or just don't say anything until the guy finds out later from someone else or makes a move and you're forced to awkwardly segue into that topic at the worst possible time.

Not complaining or anything, because hey, some of us bring it upon ourselves -- but just trying to present her perspective because sometimes we just don't feel like introducing ourselves as "Hi, I'm So-and-So and just in case you were wondering, I'm SO not single so just forget about it right now. How are you enjoying the party?"

Does no-one wear wedding rings any more?

[RSLancastr]

Yes, I fell in love at TAM8.

The fact that we were already married (to each other) took some of the suspense out of the romance though.

[saganite]

Yes, I fell in love at TAM8.

The fact that we were already married (to each other) took some of the suspense out of the romance though.

You got the best one.

[groupthinker]

there's plenty of fish in the sea and this one didn't even bother to look at your bait... next.

[The Fallen Serpent]

What if he is landlocked? If you only come across a few fish in your entire life trying to prevent one from getting away can have greater pressure.

[AdMan]

This thread made my Sunday so far. :)

Good luck on your search, aofl!

[RSLancastr]

You got the best one.

Don't I know it!

[Cethis]

Oh she didn't do any wrong, and I probably just didn't catch her wedding ring.

Nothing bad happened, other than a misunderstanding. I'm moving on, and if I see her again, we'll just have that friendly conversation, and I'll know that's all it will be. :)

In all seriousness -- being a married woman while also wanting to socialize at a male-heavy convention like TAM is easier said than done.

We want to enjoy ourselves and meet new people, but we also are understandably anxious about plain old social interest being mistaken for romantic interest. Which gives us two choices: play the "I'm married; hands off" card within the first few minutes of conversation, which let me tell you is just no fun after the first 20 times you've done it, or just don't say anything until the guy finds out later from someone else or makes a move and you're forced to awkwardly segue into that topic at the worst possible time.

Not complaining or anything, because hey, some of us bring it upon ourselves -- but just trying to present her perspective because sometimes we just don't feel like introducing ourselves as "Hi, I'm So-and-So and just in case you were wondering, I'm SO not single so just forget about it right now. How are you enjoying the party?"

[Rage Virus]

You got the best one.
So good she'll make your head explode.

.
.
.

Too soon?

[RSLancastr]

So good she'll make your head explode.

.
.
.

Too soon?

It's never too soon for a joke about a debilitating brain trauma event.

[RSLancastr]

Does no-one wear wedding rings any more?

Mine is - along with just about everything else we own - in a box here somewhere.

But, since I can't go anywhere without My Susan, it probably is unnecessary at present.

[Rage Virus]

It's never too soon for a joke about a debilitating brain trauma event. Well, at least you know how to use yours... I'm sorry. I go feel shame now.

[paperskater]

Does no-one wear wedding rings any more?


I wear a ring and I'm definitely not married.

[paperskater]

To answer the original question, I fell in "super-duper like-like." :) For me, love grows slowly.

[jhunter1163]

So what does she do when you go to work? Keep tabs on all your female colleages?

I've learned from bitter experience not to talk about my female co-workers. As far as Mrs. JHunter1163 knows, I work with a bunch of men named Bruce.

[saganite]

To answer the original question, I fell in "super-duper like-like." :) For me, love grows slowly.

Half the men who attended this year's TAM just got their hopes up, Paperskater. How will you let them down easy?

[Chris H]

To answer the original question, I fell in "super-duper like-like." :) For me, love grows slowly.


Was it my suave Australian accent, or the Tim Tams that did it? ;)

[aofl]

I've decided to post her name and the state she's from. To be fair I'll also post my real name and state.

So, her name is Debbie, or some variation of that, and she's from New Jersey. She was definitely a TAM attendee because I read her name from the tag.

Now I'll give mine. My real first name is Gene and I live in California.

Thanks,

A

[RSLancastr]

best of luck Gene.

And Debbie.

[Cuddles]

What if he is landlocked? If you only come across a few fish in your entire life trying to prevent one from getting away can have greater pressure.

Being landlocked, it really shouldn't be too difficult to prevent a fish from escaping.

[Lothian]

So, her name is Debbie, or some variation of that, and she's from New Jersey. She was definitely a TAM attendee because I read her name from the tag.
She's my wife.:mad:

[zooterkin]

Then I got home and checked her Facebook page. She was married. Reviewing our conversations, I decided she was just being friendly.

Well, it doesn't necessarily follow.

[arthwollipot]

In all seriousness -- being a married woman while also wanting to socialize at a male-heavy convention like TAM is easier said than done.

We want to enjoy ourselves and meet new people, but we also are understandably anxious about plain old social interest being mistaken for romantic interest. Which gives us two choices: play the "I'm married; hands off" card within the first few minutes of conversation, which let me tell you is just no fun after the first 20 times you've done it, or just don't say anything until the guy finds out later from someone else or makes a move and you're forced to awkwardly segue into that topic at the worst possible time.

Not complaining or anything, because hey, some of us bring it upon ourselves -- but just trying to present her perspective because sometimes we just don't feel like introducing ourselves as "Hi, I'm So-and-So and just in case you were wondering, I'm SO not single so just forget about it right now. How are you enjoying the party?"You didn't seem to have a problem with it last year...

[SkepticScott]

Does no-one wear wedding rings any more?As a single guy that's one of the first things I look for when talking with a skepchick.

[KarlG]

In all seriousness -- being a married woman while also wanting to socialize at a male-heavy convention like TAM is easier said than done.

We want to enjoy ourselves and meet new people, but we also are understandably anxious about plain old social interest being mistaken for romantic interest. Which gives us two choices: play the "I'm married; hands off" card within the first few minutes of conversation, which let me tell you is just no fun after the first 20 times you've done it, or just don't say anything until the guy finds out later from someone else or makes a move and you're forced to awkwardly segue into that topic at the worst possible time.

Not complaining or anything, because hey, some of us bring it upon ourselves -- but just trying to present her perspective because sometimes we just don't feel like introducing ourselves as "Hi, I'm So-and-So and just in case you were wondering, I'm SO not single so just forget about it right now. How are you enjoying the party?"


It can also help to be heavily pregnant :)

[arthwollipot]

You didn't seem to have a problem with it last year...It can also help to be heavily pregnant :)Ah yes - perhaps that was it. :rolleyes:

[Warmer1]

Sincerely,

Best wishes for Gene and Debbie to sail off into the sunset together, hand in hand, fighting Woo wherever it may raise it's ugly voice.

[exarch]

I'm pretty sure the "Debbie" I know is not the one you're looking for.
But I do get some search results on Facebook (one "Debrah" with a handfull of friends incomon). I have no more info beyond that, and the profile pic is less than helpful.

[bumlet5]

To answer the original question, I fell in "super-duper like-like." :) For me, love grows slowly.

Me too.

Hopefully not with the same person cause that would be weird.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I'm pretty sure the "Debbie" I know is not the one you're looking for.
But I do get some search results on Facebook (one "Debrah" with a handfull of friends incomon). I have no more info beyond that, and the profile pic is less than helpful.

These are not the Debbies you are looking for.

[saganite]

Just a random lead, but have you checked to see if there are any New Jersey-based online skeptical meet-ups? They usually have a list of member profiles that you can browse.

[exarch]

Just a random lead, but have you checked to see if there are any New Jersey-based online skeptical meet-ups? They usually have a list of member profiles that you can browse.

It's always the ones from whom you'd least expect it who turn out to be the best stalkers.

[saganite]

It's always the ones from whom you'd least expect it who turn out to be the best stalkers.

Don't test me, or I'll out your real job as supervisor in a sex-toy manufacturing plant. The accent and European persona are a nice touch, but you're not fooling anyone, "Exarch." Or should I say, JOHN LOUIS MCELROY OF TOPEKA, KANSAS.

[KingMerv00]

I'm a New Jersey resident (yes my location is a lie). I'll look through my skeptical roladex for a "Debbie" when I get home.

[RobRoy]

Don't test me, or I'll out your real job as supervisor in a sex-toy manufacturing plant. The accent and European persona are a nice touch, but you're not fooling anyone, "Exarch." Or should I say, JOHN LOUIS MCELROY OF TOPEKA, KANSAS.

Is it still a threat if you've already followed through?

[saganite]

Is it still a threat if you've already followed through?

Of course it is! Wait.

Crap.

[mordred1988]

Don't test me, or I'll out your real job as supervisor in a sex-toy manufacturing plant. The accent and European persona are a nice touch, but you're not fooling anyone, "Exarch." Or should I say, JOHN LOUIS MCELROY OF TOPEKA, KANSAS.

Sex-toys?
Dibs! You all saw it, John is mine!

[exarch]

Don't test me, or I'll out your real job as supervisor in a sex-toy manufacturing plant. The accent and European persona are a nice touch, but you're not fooling anyone, "Exarch." Or should I say, JOHN LOUIS MCELROY OF TOPEKA, KANSAS.

I would hardly call it a job. I just have to show up to work every couple of weeks to make a new mould. I'm not surprised you recognized me ...

[LostAngeles]

Well, that rules ME out, dammit!

Me too. And I went home and got single.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Me too. And I went home and got single.

If you would have got single before TAM, I could have fallen in love with you.

[exarch]

And I went home and got single.

It's a well know fact that seeing all the awesome single guys at TAM can have that effect on a woman ...

[bumlet5]

It's a well know fact that seeing all the awesome single guys at TAM can have that effect on a woman ...

It's funny because it's true.

[RobRoy]

I would hardly call it a job. I just have to show up to work every couple of weeks to make a new mould. I'm not surprised you recognized me ...

Awesome. Nominated.

[KingMerv00]

It's funny because it's true.

And scary.

[mordred1988]

Me too. And I went home and got single.

I did that last year. Maybe it was the self-esteem boost.

[hcmom]

Me too. And I went home and got single.

Yeah, well... if I'd known you were gonna do that....

[Tamazon]

I too met the woman of my dreams but alas, she was married.

Sorry, Saganite, perhaps in another life. ;)

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I too met the woman of my dreams but alas, she was married.

Sorry, Saganite, perhaps in another life. ;)

That is so hot.***




***Is that sexist?

[saganite]

I too met the woman of my dreams but alas, she was married.

Sorry, Saganite, perhaps in another life. ;)

Somebody send a telegram from me to Tamazon:

Dear Tamazon. STOP.

Don't stop!

[KingMerv00]

Somebody send a telegram from me to Tamazon:

Dear Tamazon. STOP.

Don't stop!

:mad:

:p

[MattusMaximus]

What a cheap ploy to get tips. Those of us who are more respectable kept our shirts buttoned all the way up.

Speak for yourself, I've found that people are often interested when I begin to disrobe - especially when it occurs onstage :)

[MattusMaximus]

That is so hot.***

***Is that sexist?

No, it's sexy.

[MattusMaximus]

To answer the original question, I fell in "super-duper like-like." :) For me, love grows slowly.

Aw shucks, I didn't know the incident with the coffee creamer would have that effect on you. I was expecting something along the lines of "repressed hatred for all time", but "super-duper like-like" is good :o

;)

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Speak for yourself, I've found that people are often interested when I begin to disrobe - especially when it occurs onstage :)

When it looked like you were getting ready to remove your pants at the talent show, I clearly heard retching in the audience.

[exarch]

When it looked like you were getting ready to remove your pants at the talent show, I clearly heard retching in the audience.

Maybe that was just from the smell?

[MattusMaximus]

Maybe that was just from the smell?

Of Scrut's soft, multi-colored balls? Yes, that would make a skunk retch ;)

[saganite]

Any updates to report, aofl?

[hcmom]

Speak for yourself, I've found that people are often interested when I begin to disrobe - especially when it occurs onstage :)

You'll notice that me and my camera moved WAY close to the stage when that happened...

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Of Scrut's soft, multi-colored balls? Yes, that would make a skunk retch ;)

Those were my juggling balls.

[Damien Evans]

Ok, that does it. If I figure out how to get to TAM9, my name tag is reading ''Nobby 'Shameless Flirt' Nobbs''.

It should read "Disqualified from the human race for shoving"

[bumlet5]

Somebody send a telegram from me to Tamazon:

Dear Tamazon. STOP.

Don't stop!

Am I the only person to recognize the reference? Are you going to break out in song now?

[KingMerv00]

Sorry, nothing in my Rolodex. :(

[saganite]

Am I the only person to recognize the reference? Are you going to break out in song now?

I'd hoped maybe someone would get it, but the musical theater geek/science geek crossover is very small. In fact it might just be you and me.

[RobRoy]

Am I the only person to recognize the reference? Are you going to break out in song now?

Journey?

OGzwNdTVHJo

[Damien Evans]

Journey?

OGzwNdTVHJo

I hate Steve Perry.

[RobRoy]

I hate Steve Perry.

I bear him not particular ill-will one way or the other. In fact, if brought up in another context, I'd have absolutely no idea who you were talking about.

[kbm99]

I'd hoped maybe someone would get it, but the musical theater geek/science geek crossover is very small. In fact it might just be you and me.

I'd reply indicating that I also got it. Unfortunately, this reply is already too expensive.

[Phil]

Has anyone tracked down the mystery woman yet?

The suspense is killing me.

[WanderingSkeptic]

I don't know. How many average-build, bespectacled, medium-height men named Dave were there at TAM8? Because that's the guy I thought was the cutest.

Hey can I make a claim here? ... I just need to find the correct form to fill in to claim that I'm an average-build, bespectacled, medium-height guy named Dave and was at TAM-8 ... OK, no million dollar prize ... but saganite might be a good alternative equivalent prize :)

[WanderingSkeptic]

aofl ... just a thought as part of your quest, lots of folks have posted heaps of TAM-8 photos on facebook ... check some of them out and see if you can spot her ... then ask whoever took the photo, who it was?

[aofl]

Sorry, nothing in my Rolodex. :(
Thanks for checking, Merv. I wasn't expecting you to have a lot of luck. From our conversation it didn't seem like she joined any local groups.

A

[aofl]

I hate Steve Perry.
I'll go you one better and say I hate Journey.

And since I live near a particular city where the sun shines on the bay I get a lot of opportunities to express that hate (mostly just by changing the radio station, but still...)

A

[aofl]

aofl ... just a thought as part of your quest, lots of folks have posted heaps of TAM-8 photos on facebook ... check some of them out and see if you can spot her ... then ask whoever took the photo, who it was?
I've been doing that off and on, and looking at videos as well.

If someone could point me to a cache of photos or videos from the SGU dinner (which is where I met her) that would be helpful.

A

[RobRoy]

Nevermind.

[WanderingSkeptic]

I've been doing that off and on, and looking at videos as well.

If someone could point me to a cache of photos or videos from the SGU dinner (which is where I met her) that would be helpful.

A

Ah ... now i was there ... let me check ...

[WanderingSkeptic]

I've been doing that off and on, and looking at videos as well.

If someone could point me to a cache of photos or videos from the SGU dinner (which is where I met her) that would be helpful.

A

OK ... I'm on to something ... my photo's are crap ... but I can point you at somebody who was wandering about the room at the SGU dinner snapping away ... this is a bit too public, I'll send you a private msg with details.

[LibraryLady]

It ain't me, babe.
Ah, no no no, it ain't me babe.
It ain't me you're looking for.
Babe.

[Patricio Elicer]

I've been doing that off and on, and looking at videos as well.

If someone could point me to a cache of photos or videos from the SGU dinner (which is where I met her) that would be helpful.

A


Damn, I remember watching a bunch of pictures of the SGU dinner in Facebook, but I can't find any now :(.

Anyway, here's (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccSPVAm0-DQ) a short video I made of TAM8. There's a shot from stage of the general audience in the conference room. I know chances of spotting her are dim, but you never know.

[aofl]

OK ... I'm on to something ... my photo's are crap ... but I can point you at somebody who was wandering about the room at the SGU dinner snapping away ... this is a bit too public, I'll send you a private msg with details.
Wandering,

Thanks for the lead. I checked out the photos and fortunately they are good and there are several that show both of us.

Unfortunately we're always in the background and mostly shot from the back.

Hopefully there are other galleries from the SGU dinner out there.

A

[Geek Goddess]

Speak for yourself, I've found that people are often interested when I begin to disrobe - especially when it occurs onstage :) Hubba hubba


I fall in love every TAM. It's never returned, but I can keep hoping.

[MattusMaximus]

Hubba hubba

I fall in love every TAM. It's never returned, but I can keep hoping.

Well, I'm already taken, GG. But here's a hug for you anyway :hug2

[WanderingSkeptic]

Well, I'm already taken, GG. But here's a hug for you anyway :hug2
Hey GG... I'll 2nd that ... have a hug from me as well ...:crowded:

[RobRoy]

Hey GG... I'll 2nd that ... have a hug from me as well ...:crowded:

Why do I suddenly hear cheap synthesizer music? :confused::jaw-dropp

[Damien Evans]

I'll go you one better and say I hate Journey.

And since I live near a particular city where the sun shines on the bay I get a lot of opportunities to express that hate (mostly just by changing the radio station, but still...)

A

I don't know much of their stuff, but damn Steve has an annoying voice!

[aofl]

Okay, I went through the photos again a little more thoroughly and found one that actually shows her face, albeit in the background and blurry. I'm attaching the detail below. I did not enlarge this; this is taken from the picture at original size.

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3491/detailn.jpg

Here is the link to the flickr page of this photo so you can explore more of this photographers fine work:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fred_bremmer/4817525002/in/set-72157624555625332/

The detail image is from the upper right, where the guy is standing up.

A

[mordred1988]

I think I found her. Just search Debbie on facebook. She has a few friends from the group so it should be one of the first things you get back if you are well friended on facebook. If you need a link I can send it to you.
Good luck

[WanderingSkeptic]

aofl ... I think I have her ... am sending you details via a private message ...

[exarch]

I think I found her. Just search Debbie on facebook.

And apparently, it's complicated. Never a good sign ...

[WanderingSkeptic]

And apparently, it's complicated. Never a good sign ...
Yes ... was thinking the same ... but ... there is always a possibility ... so to hell with "Its complicated" ...

aofl go find her (you have the details now), go tell her how you feel ... she just might do something totally crazy and believe you :)

[aofl]

And apparently, it's complicated. Never a good sign ...
The complications were briefly mentioned in our conversation at TAM.

I'm under no illusions here, people.

A

[The Central Scrutinizer]

She's cute. Who's her Poppa?

[Susan Gerbic]

If you haven't discovered her yet, here are all the pictures I took at TAM8. I was everywhere (not the SGU dinner). If you see her in one of my pictures then I have most of them tagged on FB and we will know who she is.

http://picasaweb.google.com/sgerbic/TAM8#

I also have a bunch of videos on youtube "sgerbic" lots

[exarch]

She's cute. Who's her Poppa?

You her daddy now, CS!

What? Not what you were going for? :confused:

[RobRoy]

Yes ... was thinking the same ... but ... there is always a possibility ... so to hell with "Its complicated" ...

aofl go find her (you have the details now), go tell her how you feel ... she just might do something totally crazy and believe you :)

To quote that great, imminent sage and wisdom Hitch:

No woman wakes up saying: "God, I hope I don't get swept off my feet today."

You want the love of a life time? Go big, or go home.

[bumlet5]

To quote that great, imminent sage and wisdom Hitch:

No woman wakes up saying: "God, I hope I don't get swept off my feet today."

You want the love of a life time? Go big, or go home.

This.

[Skeptic Guy]

Oh, this has become very good.

To hell with "complicated", go simplify it.

[RobRoy]

So was she found and is it love and whatnot? Inquiring minds and all that.

[Skeptic Ginger]

Never mind.