TAM5 Registration Role Call

[scotth]

Scott never fails as a camerman.


I was thinking more from the standpoint that I was pretty friendly with Shermer after the cruise. But that too, I guess.

We did play 10 or 12 hours of blackjack together over 3 nights. Of which he made money during each.

[curt]

...Alas, my image will not be evident in the 2007 Skepchick Calendar, but I plan on buying two.

Does "not evident" mean not in the calendar?

[supercorgi]

Sigh. I may not be able to go to TAM next year. I've been out of work for 3 months on disability (with less than my usual pay) due to back surgery. In addition, my company is heavily involved in "off shoring" jobs (including 2 out of my 3 projects) so I may not have a job for very long. The future is too uncertain to put in reservations at this point. I hope I will be able to join you all but I just don't know at this point. :(

[Kochanski]

Supercorgi, I do hope that your work situation turns out ok and you can make it to TAM. If you do have to book last minute and need a hotel room, I have space in mine. I booked a room with two beds.

[grayman]

Supercorgi, there's always the scholarship for those that need a hand. Go to this thread (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=64541) to see what I'm doing to assist those in need.

BTW, would you PM me where one hour west of Boston you are? I was born and raised around Hampshire County. Just curious.

[KingMerv00]

Alright fine...I'm in.

I don't have the money but I'm sure I can sell a few vestigial organs.

[SixSixSix]

Because how many kidneys and lungs do you really need, anyway? ;)

[tim]

Lynn and I will be there. Flights and hotel booked!

[KingMerv00]

Because how many kidneys and lungs do you really need, anyway? ;)

Are you interested? How about a nice pinky toe or veriform appendix?

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I don't have the money but I'm sure I can sell a few vestigial organs.

You're a male - you don't have those parts.

[Hauteden]

Hey, I guess now it's safe to add my name to the Role call. :)

Next year I want to meet, in particular, the newbies. Then hang out with the regulars and later regret not hanging out with others for lack of time. ...

I'm in and this will be my first TAM. I want to meet with the newbies as well as the oldies. As a matter of fact I'm looking forward to the whole event. I'm curious though will there be a designated area that Attendees/Members can just hang out be it official or unofficial?


Hauteden

[Hutch]

I'm in and this will be my first TAM. I want to meet with the newbies as well as the oldies. As a matter of fact I'm looking forward to the whole event. I'm curious though will there be a designated area that Attendees/Members can just hang out be it official or unofficial?


Hauteden

Well, the last couple of years at the Stardust most folks checked in at the Hospitality Suite and there was a particular bar that you could ususally finds folks at, and Dinner at the Peppermill would normally have some JREF'ers, but with us going to the Riveria, there is too much unknown.

We need to organize something for Wednesday night for all us early arrivers, to give us a chance to meet and get the layout of the land, so to speak.

[Ducky]

My lovely wife and I will be there, as well as the hairy kilted bastard (chasing23, aka Rich, who was with me last year as well.)

So where's the fun bar and where's the dinner? Peppermill again? what's up? HUH?

FOR ED'S SAKE MAN, WHERE DO I BUY PEOPLE BEER?!?!?!?!?!?!

[elaine]

My lovely wife and I will be there, as well as the hairy kilted bastard (chasing23, aka Rich, who was with me last year as well.)

So where's the fun bar and where's the dinner? Peppermill again? what's up? HUH?

FOR ED'S SAKE MAN, WHERE DO I BUY PEOPLE BEER?!?!?!?!?!?!

Is Ed still God. I thought someone else is now.....

[Ducky]

Is Ed still God. I thought someone else is now.....

Ok well for their sake then.



...or just for the sake of beer.

[KingMerv00]

Is Ed still God. I thought someone else is now.....

Note the avatar.

I think "for Merv's sake" has a nice ring to it.:D

[TJ]

I'll be arriving on Wednesday night as well, Hutch.

Fowl, I can't wait to you and Avhienda again. That goes for HKB and KingMerv too.

Fowl, will you bring me a CD? I'd be happy to pay full retail price for it. :)

[elaine]

I'm in on Tuesday morning.

[elaine]

Note the avatar.

I think "for Merv's sake" has a nice ring to it.:D

hmmm...I'll get back to you on that.

[Ducky]

I'll be arriving on Wednesday night as well, Hutch.

Fowl, I can't wait to you and Avhienda again. That goes for HKB and KingMerv too.

Fowl, will you bring me a CD? I'd be happy to pay full retail price for it. :)

I will at least have some rough mixes for you....hopefully.

[Zygar]

All registered. This is my first one, so it'll be interesting.

[TJ]

I will at least have some rough mixes for you....hopefully.

Excellent. I'll have a cd for you too. We recorded the drums in the studio, then the rest was done at my guitarist's house. It's not the best recording I've ever made, but the music is pretty good. I think you'll like it.

[xenxabar]

I'm in on Tuesday morning.
Same here. 11:14 AM (PST).

[Gilmar]

No force in the 'verse can stop me.

[BillC]

Just registered!

[TJ]

Just registered!

Sweet!

[RSLancastr]

It's official - I just registered!

Now for the flight and hotel reservations...

[Patricio Elicer]

Speaking of registrations...

I registered to the Conference via the on-line system about 7 or 8 days ago, and I haven't got any notification from the JREF, nor my credit card has been charged so far.

Is it just me taking so long in getting a reply, or this is the normal path?

I don't want to bother Linda with this until I'm reasonable sure that it is just my problem.

Thanks!

[scotth]

Speaking of registrations...

I registered to the Conference via the on-line system about 7 or 8 days ago, and I haven't got any notification from the JREF, nor my credit card has been charged so far.

Is it just me taking so long in getting a reply, or this is the normal path?

I don't want to bother Linda with this until I'm reasonable sure that it is just my problem.

Thanks!

I would take it to Linda.

I got confirmation right away when I registered. Seconds, if I remember properly.

[Patricio Elicer]

I would take it to Linda.

I got confirmation right away when I registered. Seconds, if I remember properly.Thanks, I'll do.

[scotth]

Thanks, I'll do.

I called the JREF this morning for other reasons and discovered that Linda will be out until next monday.

[Hindmost]

Registered today. Now, no snow on my travel day to TAM5.

glenn:)

[Patricio Elicer]

I called the JREF this morning for other reasons and discovered that Linda will be out until next monday.Oh, thanks for the info!. I was already starting to worry for not getting a reply from her. I can wait.

[Patricio Elicer]

I would take it to Linda.

I got confirmation right away when I registered. Seconds, if I remember properly.Now I seem to understand where the problem is: I registered at member status, and my membership expired August. Just got the renewal letter from JREF yesterday.

Now the question is whether my TAM registration is on hold until membership renewal is complete, and will resume the normal procedure automatically, or I'll need to re-register. Hmmm,..... Linda will tell.

Beware JREF members!

[VPescado]

Now the question is whether my TAM registration is on hold until membership renewal is complete, and will resume the normal procedure automatically, or I'll need to re-register. Hmmm,..... Linda will tell.

My understanding is that membership is not confirmed before your registration is processed. As long as you renew before TAM V you should be fine.

[Geek Goddess]

Speaking of registrations...

I registered to the Conference via the on-line system about 7 or 8 days ago, and I haven't got any notification from the JREF, nor my credit card has been charged so far.

Is it just me taking so long in getting a reply, or this is the normal path?

I don't want to bother Linda with this until I'm reasonable sure that it is just my problem.

Thanks!

I got confirmation soon, but it didn't appear on my credit card for a couple weeks.

[AelictheMysticDruid]

This'll be my 4th, but the 1st without my body thetans ;)

[elaine]

This'll be my 4th, but the 1st without my body thetans ;)

Is it lonely in there?

[Skeptic Ginger]

Anyone have time to condense this to a one post list?

[scotth]

Anyone have time to condense this to a one post list?

http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=64353

[Skeptic Ginger]

Why thank you, scotth.

[tim]

Registration confirmed! :D

[SpeederA]

I'm in for TAM 5! All registered, "special dinner" included. Woo hoo! =o)

I better finish getting rid of the 4 pounds I gained from the cruise so that I can gain 4 more in Vegas. ;o)

Still haven't booked the flight and room yet though. I'm definitely there for thu-sun but I need to decide if I'm going to be there earlier/later for some non TAM days. I'm flying solo (literally as well as figuratively), so is anyone else planning some "Vegas" days too?

[Jon the Geek]

Registration confirmed! See y'all in January! :)

[Stimpson J. Cat]

I am now officially registered.

[greyghost]

Just waiting to find out if my college will foot the bill.--hopefully registering next week. This will be my first time!

[ravdin]

I'm in! I'm not a frequent poster on the forum, but I had a terrific time at TAM4 and I wouldn't miss out. I'm looking forward to it!

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

What a crew we're going to have! I can just feel the goodness.

~~ Paul

[slipknotmcfadden]

It's official! I'm going!

[grayman]

It's official! I'm going!

SLIPKNOT!SLIPKNOT!SLIPKNOT!

Oh wait, thinking of the band again. Oh well.

Seriously, hope to see you there!

;)

[slipknotmcfadden]

Sorry, Slipknot McFadden is just a name I made up as a cool pirate name. :)

[grayman]

Sorry, Slipknot McFadden is just a name I made up as a cool pirate name. :)

Yeah I remember. Just having fun.

BTW, like chocolate and scotch?

[slipknotmcfadden]

Yeah I remember. Just having fun.

BTW, like chocolate and scotch?

At the same time? I probably would have to develop a taste for that. But yes, I like chocolate and scotch. Anything with Glen in its name.

Hey, I don't know if this is the right place for it, but I got my flight and hotel reservations too... what about transportation from the airport to the hotel? Are there shuttles? I'm arriving Thursday morning at 8:45 AM so I don't know if there will be other TAMers there.

[Hutch]

Hey, I don't know if this is the right place for it, but I got my flight and hotel reservations too... what about transportation from the airport to the hotel? Are there shuttles? I'm arriving Thursday morning at 8:45 AM so I don't know if there will be other TAMers there.

slipknot, check this thread and post your time/flight. If somebody else is arriving at that time you can meet up and share the ride.

http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=64937

Otherwise, you have two options; Taxicabs are plentiful ,estimate about $20 for the trip, or shuttle buses, which are only $6-8, but stop at a lot of hotels and may take an hour to get to the Riveria.

Third option is to charm somebody with a vehicel to meet you at the airport and bring you to the hotel....;)

[slipknotmcfadden]

Methinks bribery by beer is in order.

[Puggy]

YAYYY! Just registered.

[Antiquehunter]

Just signed up! But Linda STILL hasn't responded to me about the poker tourney... Grr... Email to follow.

What is the status of using the JREF rate on the rooms? Have they filled their quota of rooms at the convention rate? Anyone know?

[rebecca]

Just signed up! But Linda STILL hasn't responded to me about the poker tourney... Grr... Email to follow.


Send her a snail mail letter, that'll be much more powerful. Also, include a new appendix, since the loss of her old one seems to be inconveniencing the rest of us.

[Geek Goddess]

Just signed up! But Linda STILL hasn't responded to me about the poker tourney... Grr... Email to follow.

What is the status of using the JREF rate on the rooms? Have they filled their quota of rooms at the convention rate? Anyone know?

I made my reservations this morning, at the rate quoted,

[Antiquehunter]

Cancel the comment about the poker tourney - I am now in touch with Linda and all is well with the world...

[Jack]

As soon as I save up the money, Im registering, should be about 2 weeks, ahh, and I need to make reservations too...I'm coming, I gotta go.

[Dumb All Over]

This will be my first TAM. I'm very excited.
I'm especially looking forward to meeting people from the Denver area where I reside.

[scotth]

This will be my first TAM. I'm very excited.
I'm especially looking forward to meeting people from the Denver area where I reside.

Then be on the lookout for a retired Lt Col (USAF) in a wig and tights. Ok, not Denver... but CO at least.

[elaine]

This will be my first TAM. I'm very excited.
I'm especially looking forward to meeting people from the Denver area where I reside.

Why wait? :)

http://skeptics.meetup.com/131/?gj=sj5

[Dumb All Over]

Hey, thanks elaine. When I get a moment tonight I'll look further at the page and sign up. I look forward to meeting you. I've noticed Denver has quite a few JREF members.

Hmm, scotth...a wig and tights?! Now I'm a little scared. But if you're from Colorado, you're alright by me.

[BrianSI]

He meant Hal, I think.

[scotth]

Hmm, scotth...a wig and tights?! Now I'm a little scared. But if you're from Colorado, you're alright by me.

I am living in Texas. And you aren't likely to catch me in a wig or tights.

Check www.hamiltonlives.com (http://www.hamiltonlives.com) for more.

[grayman]

But if you're from Colorado, you're alright by me.

Greenie :D

[elaine]

Hey!

Why don't we have a name for Wyoming folks?

[grayman]

Hey!

Why don't we have a name for Wyoming folks?

Q. How do you know when spring has arrived in Wyoming?

A. The license plates on the cars turn green.

:p

[elaine]

Heh, heh


Really, I can't think of a single Wyoming joke. Maybe a topic for the next meetup.

[Geek Goddess]

Hey!

Why don't we have a name for Wyoming folks?

Because "he who the sheep fear" is too long for a t-shirt.

[grayman]

How's this for a Wyoming shirt (http://www.tshirthell.com/store/product.php?productid=492)?

[elaine]

Oh yeah, there is the "Wyoming - where men are men and sheep are scared, thing".

[trojanavenger]

Hello there. This is the first year that I am going to TAM and Vegas. I cannot wait to meet all of you there. Now, to register for the poker game...

[CFLarsen]

Hello there. This is the first year that I am going to TAM and Vegas. I cannot wait to meet all of you there.

Evidence?







.....better get used to it.... ;)

[Jack]

I am now registered, now I gotta worry about the room.

[TJ]

Heh, heh


Really, I can't think of a single Wyoming joke. Maybe a topic for the next meetup.

Q: How do you know the toothpick was invented in Wyoming?

A: If it were invented anywhere else, it would've been called a "teethpick"! :D

[elaine]

I've never heard that one!

Hey TJ!

[grayman]

Major derail coming...


You know you're from Wyoming when:

1. Your idea of a traffic jam is ten cars waiting to pass a tractor on the highway.

2. "Vacation" means going to Cheyenne for the weekend.

3. You measure distance in hours.

4. You know several people who have hit deer more than once.

5. You often switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day.

6. You use a down comforter in the summer.

7. Your grandparents drive at 65 mph through 13 feet of snow during a raging blizzard, without flinching.

8. You see people wearing hunting clothes at social events.

9. You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked.

10. You think of the major food groups as deer meat, fish, and berries.

11. You carry jumper cables in your car and your girlfriend knows how to use them.

12.There are 7 empty cars running in the parking lot at the Wal-Mart store at any given time.

13. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.
Driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow.

14. You think lingerie is tube socks and flannel pajamas.

15. You know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter, and construction.

16. It takes you 3 hours to go to the store for one item even when you're in a rush because you have to stop and talk to everyone in town.

17. You have ever uttered the term " Greenie!"

18.You actually understand these jokes and forward them to all your friends from Wyoming.

[elaine]

grayman

that pretty much sums it up

[Doubt]

Now that I found the right thread:

I am going. Add me to the list.

[Geek Goddess]

Major derail coming...


You know you're from Wyoming when:


I have never lived in Wyoming but I spent several months in Rawlins one week.

[Overman]

Wyoming: Where one of your Dad's friend's uncles used to live.

[elaine]

I have never lived in Wyoming but I spent several months in Rawlins one week.

Oh right, that windy week.

[El_Spectre]

I have never lived in Wyoming but I spent several months in Rawlins one week.

Reminds me of the time I spent a week in Colorado, one day.

[Geek Goddess]

Reminds me of the time I spent a week in Colorado, one day.

HA! I know that - I lived there 5 years (which was why I had to go to Rawlin WY a lot, for work)

[grayman]

I have never lived in Wyoming but I spent several months in Rawlins one week.


You have my deepest sympathies. You WILL receive chocolate for your pains.

[Troylus]

I am so there.

[elaine]

HA! I know that - I lived there 5 years (which was why I had to go to Rawlin WY a lot, for work)

oil and gas industry? environmental engineering?

[Geek Goddess]

oil and gas industry? environmental engineering?

CIG

(does that tell you?)

[Geek Goddess]

You have my deepest sympathies. You WILL receive chocolate for your pains.

Ah, you've been there?

I like milk chocolate, with fresh raspberries, please.

[elaine]

CIG

(does that tell you?)

Good morning!

Not at the moment, but it will probably be obvious.

[Geek Goddess]

Good morning!

Not at the moment, but it will probably be obvious.

Colorado Interstate Gas, in the Springs. They are now part of El Paso Corp. I am a process engineer/project manager. Good guess! (Like, why else would anyone possibly want to spend time in Rawlins?)

[elaine]

Colorado Interstate Gas, in the Springs. They are now part of El Paso Corp. I am a process engineer/project manager. Good guess! (Like, why else would anyone possibly want to spend time in Rawlins?)

Thanks! I do admin stuff for environmental engineering consultants. Not just the oil and gas industry, but we have a few projects in Wyoming.

[Soapy Sam]

I worked a winter in Rock Springs and Evanston.

I liked it.

[Soapy Sam]

Now I seem to understand where the problem is: I registered at member status, and my membership expired August. Just got the renewal letter from JREF yesterday.

Now the question is whether my TAM registration is on hold until membership renewal is complete, and will resume the normal procedure automatically, or I'll need to re-register. Hmmm,..... Linda will tell.

Beware JREF members!

Gosh. There's a thought. Did I ever...?

[Colorama]

Hi. It will be my first TAM and my first trip to Las Vegas. Hope to meet you all.

[Geek Goddess]

I worked a winter in Rock Springs and Evanston.

I liked it.

I worked on a project at Table Rock. The first couple months I worked for this company, they had two suicides of employees out there. I'm just sayin'

[TJ]

I worked on a project at Table Rock. The first couple months I worked for this company, they had two suicides of employees out there. I'm just sayin'

Wow. Well at least you're still with us!

[Soapy Sam]

I worked on a project at Table Rock. The first couple months I worked for this company, they had two suicides of employees out there. I'm just sayin'

Sheesh.
I hope they don't get any contracts in Saudi. Or Turkmenistan, or...

[elaine]

Hi TJ!

[TJ]

Hi elaine!

[elaine]

sorry double post!

[grayman]

I am a process engineer/project manager. Good guess! (Like, why else would anyone possibly want to spend time in Rawlins?)


Thought maybe you were in the state prison or something...:duck:

[Boo]

Hi. It will be my first TAM and my first trip to Las Vegas. Hope to meet you all.


Welcome Colorama! This is going to my first TAM as well, although I've cut my teeth at a few Northeast JREF get togethers. Las Vegas is unlike any place on the earth, it is in a constant state of re-inventing itself. The skyline is constantly changing. The city never shuts down, there is always some place to go and something to do.



I look forward to meeting you, see you there!




Boo

[Geek Goddess]

Thought maybe you were in the state prison or something...:duck:


Same thing.

[CriticalThanking]

Wy: gorgeous place, but I wouldn't want to live there more than a few months a year. I spent a few days in Kemerer, WY digging for fossil fish. (Maybe I was using the wrong bait?) I have dozens of fossils that someday I will prep and they will adorn my fireplace. I also picked up lots of petrified wood. Between the offroading, the dust, and the weight, I am glad it was a rental car.

CT

[elaine]

I spent a summer working outside east gate.

[Jas]

Major derail coming...


You know you're from Wyoming when:

...




I don't understand. That's all pretty normal stuff. :confused:

Why would a girl not be able to use jumper cables? Why wouldn't you measure distance in hours? Is there not wildlife on the highway in other places in the states?

[Zygar]

Why would a girl not be able to use jumper cables?

Marry me.

[Boo]

Registration made and confirmed, flight booked and hotel reservations are set. Barring any natural disasters I"M GOING TO TAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:woowoo




Boo

[TJ]

Registration made and confirmed, flight booked and hotel reservations are set. Barring any natural disasters I"M GOING TO TAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:woowoo

Boo

Alright BOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[scotth]

Registration made and confirmed, flight booked and hotel reservations are set. Barring any natural disasters I"M GOING TO TAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:woowoo




Boo

Boo, we knew you were coming. It's not like there isn't a large group of people willing to kidnap you and drag you kicking and screaming if necessary, if it was announced that you weren't.

But, I am very glad you agree that you are coming.:boxedin:

[Gulliamo]

Boo, we knew you were coming. It's not like there isn't a large group of people willing to kidnap you and drag you kicking and screaming if necessary, if it was announced that you weren't.

But, I am very glad you agree that you are coming.:boxedin:I do have a large duffle bag around here somewhere...

[briandunning]

I'll be there (you probably don't care unless you're an avid Skeptoid.com listener)

My wife - COVER OF THE 2007 SKEPCHICKS CALENDAR - will also be there! (NOW I've got your attention.)

I figure she'll be my ticket into all the big events.

[athon]

Well, this TAM they're having posters as well as Sunday presentations, and I'm going to be presenting one on critical thinking. I'll be using my best crayons for that.

Which means I'm going. Now...where're those registration forms...

Athon

[tim]

Yay! See you in a few weeks, mate! :D

[MLynn]

I'm glad to see that some of you who thought you couldn't go, are going!
I will be so happy to see everyone there!

[tim]

I'm glad to see that some of you who thought you couldn't go, are going!
I will be so happy to see everyone there!

Bark, bark, yappity yap, ruff! :D

[grayman]

Bark, bark, yappity yap, ruff! :D

There are some who call me...Tim (http://youtube.com/watch?v=NE5iGP2tCOQ).

[Jas]

Marry me.

I can't think in any time in recent history when the statement, "Why, no, now that I think of it, I'm not completely useless...", has been met with a proposal of marriage.

[Electric Monk]

I'm glad to see that some of you who thought you couldn't go, are going!
I will be so happy to see everyone there!
You might be somewhat bored to see us again, MLynn, but Rebecca (not her, my Rebecca!) and I are all signed up! :)

See you there, if not before.

--James

[JLam]

Mrs.JLam and I will be there Friday and Saturday. Yippee!

[Zygar]

I can't think in any time in recent history when the statement, "Why, no, now that I think of it, I'm not completely useless...", has been met with a proposal of marriage.

Bit of an inside joke. Of course, the inside is not on this forum.

But seriously, I am sick of women that feign uselessness. It is far and away too common.

[elaine]

Bit of an inside joke. Of course, the inside is not on this forum.

But seriously, I am sick of women that feign uselessness. It is far and away too common.

Seriously? Women still do that?

In many ways, I am useless. Not very mechanical at all, but I can change a tire and use jumper cables.

[tim]

Mrs.JLam and I will be there Friday and Saturday. Yippee!


I look forward to meeting you both! :D

[Lee Graham]

Hi folks,
A role call, eh? Well, count me in.
My name is Lee Graham. I'm a grad student studying evolutionary computing at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. This is my first visit to the JREF forums. I visit randi.org all the time but usually for the swift articles and archives (not that forums aren't great, but I often avoid them because of how addicting and time-consuming they can become).
I'll be attending in January and this will be my first TAM. I'm very excited to be attending such a unique and cool event, but also quite nervous since this isn't merely my first TAM - I'm also presenting during the Sunday session. Any tips or advice for Sunday session presenters or attendees in general?
Cheers and thanks,
-Lee Graham

[TriangleMan]

Hi folks,
Hi Lee, welcome to the boards. :)
but also quite nervous since this isn't merely my first TAM - I'm also presenting during the Sunday session.
Wow, congratulations!
Any tips or advice for Sunday session presenters or attendees in general?
Don't drink too much the night before? :D

The Sunday presentations are around 20-30 min. Last year there were two venues for the presentations, both will have big screens for your powerpoint, and you'll have a microphone for sound (since you can expect an audience of 100-200+). Just relax and present, we don't bite or throw food -- honest!

Hopefully RSLancaster will read this thread and offer some tips, he did a Sunday presentation at the last TAM that went really well.

[Kochanski]

Welcome Lee, check out the unofficial TAM forum events and make sure you come and hang out with us. We will all be glad to meet you and cheer you on in your presentation.

[SkepticScott]

evolutionary computing[.quote]

Cool! I've taken one very short course (continuing ed.) in evolutionary software, and used it to solve a couple problems. For some weird reason, my extremely devout Christian co-worker didn't want to learn about the method.

[quote]Any tips or advice for Sunday session presenters or attendees in general?Have fun! You'll be presenting to friends who don't much about the subject, so you're the expert. Come to TAM fully prepared. There are so many after-hours activites that you won't have time to work on your presentation. Or rather, you won't have the desire to skip anything to work on your presentation.

[Lee Graham]

The Sunday presentations are around 20-30 min.

Sounds about right. I think Dr. Hall said 15min + 5min Q&A or something like that. They'll be determining the specifics of it all in a week or so, I think. 15min isn't much, but it might be just enough to explain my topic if I trim away unnecessary details and include images that help convey some of the ideas.

Last year there were two venues for the presentations, both will have big screens for your powerpoint, and you'll have a microphone for sound (since you can expect an audience of 100-200+).


I was going to ask how many folks stick around for the Sunday sessions, but I guess that answers my question. Sounds like about half the attendees, no? (~200 x 2 venues ~= 400 ~= half)

Just relax and present, we don't bite or throw food -- honest!

Thanks! (What do you throw? Will I need a hard-hat or goggles?:P)

[elaine]

Welcome Lee! This will be my first TAM as well. See ya' in Vegas!

[ottle]

I'm a forum newbie but I was at TAM last year. I'm a reverse virgin! :)

Can't wait. :)

[Lee Graham]

We will all be glad to meet you and cheer you on in your presentation.


Have fun! You'll be presenting to friends who don't much about the subject, so you're the expert. Come to TAM fully prepared. There are so many after-hours activites that you won't have time to work on your presentation. Or rather, you won't have the desire to skip anything to work on your presentation.

Welcome Lee! This will be my first TAM as well. See ya' in Vegas!

Thanks for the warm welcome! I look forward to meeting you fellow skeptics in Vegas.

Cool! I've taken one very short course (continuing ed.) in evolutionary software, and used it to solve a couple problems. For some weird reason, my extremely devout Christian co-worker didn't want to learn about the method.

Hmm.. I can't imagine why? :P Perhaps if, instead of using the word "evolution", it was called "population-based-variation-and-crossover-operator-search" the fundies might not even pick up on the connection.

My supervisor had an interesting experience with another computer science professor. When this fellow found out that my supervisor worked with genetic algorithms he remarked along the lines of "that stuff can't possibly work, it's just random". Unbelievable. The reply was priceless: "Oh, I hadn't thought of that".

[a.real.girl]

I am so happy to see Lee's posts! I'm A Kovacs, and I'm new to the forums, but not Randi.org, and will be attending TAM5. So excited to see such an enthusiastic group!

Does anyone know about how many attendees there are this year? (so far anyway)

So please to be here. So pleased "here" exists.

Best,
A

[CFLarsen]

Welcome Lee, check out the unofficial TAM forum events

That would be this thread:
The Official TAM5 Unofficial Activities List (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=67682)

[Dinsdale Piranha]

We are now O-fficially registered. Arriving Wed. and leaving Monday.

Stagecoach reservations TBA.

Our first TAM. Oh, joy!

Quick, someone beer me!

[Hutch]

We are now O-fficially registered. Arriving Wed. and leaving Monday.

Of course you are, you've been on my list since September...

[Dinsdale Piranha]

Of course you are, you've been on my list since September...

You mean, THE list?

[grayman]

Of course you are, you've been on my list since September...

So tell us, is he naughty or nice?

[Hutch]

You mean, THE list?

Nah, that's CF Larsens Thai dinner list. Mine is just a plain, ordinary old list...nothing sinister about it at all...heheheheheheheheheh... :eek: :eek:

So tell us, is he naughty or nice?

With a name like Dinsdale Piranha, you have to ask?

ALL my lists are naughty...:covereyes

[CFLarsen]

Nah, that's CF Larsens Thai dinner list. Mine is just a plain, ordinary old list...nothing sinister about it at all...heheheheheheheheheh... :eek: :eek:

I have a patent for "The List".

Oh, you owe me $5.

With a name like Dinsdale Piranha, you have to ask?

Dinsdale.......Dinsdale.......

[Dinsdale Piranha]

Dinsdale.......Dinsdale.......

I hope you're calling to tell me it's time for a pint.

I'll have an Old Speckeled Hen, please.

[grayman]

Dinsdale....http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/9246456dfd9de6ab0.bmp (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=2865)

[Dinsdale Piranha]

Dinsdale....http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/9246456dfd9de6ab0.bmp (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=2865)

You can't fool me. That cat looks nothing like Spiny Norman. You could have at least put him in a hedgehog suit.

[grayman]

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/9246456e21e7f3f71.bmp (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=2868)

[KingMerv00]

Alright everyone can relax. I registered just now.

[Dinsdale Piranha]

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/9246456e21e7f3f71.bmp (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=2868)

Excellent.

Now you can be in the gang.

We're called "The Gang".

[Zygar]

Excellent.

Now you can be in the gang.

We're called "The Gang".

Have you patented "The Gang"?

[scotth]

Have you patented "The Gang"?

Probably not, but maybe have a copywrite?

[Zygar]

I have a patent for "The List".

Oh, you owe me $5.

Probably not, but maybe have a copywrite?

It's actually a trademark when it's a name. I was trying to be funny.

[Dinsdale Piranha]

Have you patented "The Gang"?

Nope. Too much red tape.

You can read all about "The Gang" here:

http://orangecow.org/pythonet/sketches/piranha.htm

[Lee Graham]

Sweet!
The flight is now booked. Reaching Vegas on the 17th, leaving on the 23rd.
--happy dance--
--happy dance--
Plus, I managed to convince a friend to come along as well. The more the merrier.
Time to go check out that official unofficial activities thingy and plan the week.

And what's this I hear about assortments of chocolate? I have a recipe for chocolate fudge. Should I make and bring some? (to self: like they're gonna say no!)

[Zygar]

Nope. Too much red tape.

You can read all about "The Gang" here:

http://orangecow.org/pythonet/sketches/piranha.htm

Aaaaaaaah! I thought I recognized your name from somewhere.

[Alliebubs]

Registered a couple of days ago. Yay! :)

[Jas]

I'm just posting in this thread to say that I am so ****** stoked about Vegas.

That is all.

[scotth]

I'm just posting in this thread to say that I am so ****** stoked about Vegas.

That is all.

I understand completely.

[Hauteden]

I'm just posting in this thread to say that I am so ****** stoked about Vegas.

That is all.

I've never been to Vegas myself so I'm up there with Jas on the whole stoked part.

Hauteden

[scotth]

I've never been to Vegas myself so I'm up there with Jas on the whole stoked part.

Hauteden

I've been to Vegas a ton and I am still stoked just the same.

[articulett]

I live in Las Vegas. And TAM is a fabulous way to start the new year. I feel all giddy like a kid before Christmas. I can't wait to see "my peeps". I've been going to TAM for years (afterall, I live here!--but this will be my first time after having been a participant on the forum...)

[grayman]

I live in Las Vegas. And TAM is a fabulous way to start the new year. I feel all giddy like a kid before Christmas. I can't wait to see "my peeps". I've been going to TAM for years (afterall, I live here!--but this will be my first time after having been a participant on the forum...)

After the chocolate covered goat and tequlia event, some of us may need a place to crash. Mind if a few dozen or so of us sleep on the sofa?

[Geek Goddess]

After the chocolate covered goat and tequlia event, some of us may need a place to crash. Mind if a few dozen or so of us sleep on the sofa?

I was hoping for a tequila-covered goat and chocolate.

[Zygar]

I was hoping for a tequila-covered goat and chocolate.

As long as tequila, chocolate and goats are all present, I'm there.

[tim]

I'm just posting in this thread to say that I am so ****** stoked about Vegas.

That is all.

See you there! :D :D :D

[Gulliamo]

I live in Las Vegas.And I thought NYC had a lot of temptations to deal with... How do people live there?

[Jas]

By drinking lots of water and using a heavy moisturizer?

[ScanningFool]

My first TAM and I am sooo excited. I have been trying to find a way to attend since I read about TAM2, I think in Skeptic magazine, and I was finally able to convince my wife this year. I have been a fan of Randi since the 70's and have been lurking here off and on for the past few years. I cant wait, see you all there.

[KingMerv00]

My first TAM and I am sooo excited. I have been trying to find a way to attend since I read about TAM2, I think in Skeptic magazine, and I was finally able to convince my wife this year. I have been a fan of Randi since the 70's and have been lurking here off and on for the past few years. I cant wait, see you all there.

Just keep an eye out for the special forum badges so you can find the forumites.

[Geek Goddess]

Just keep an eye out for the special forum badges so you can find hide from the forumites.


I fixed it for you. ;)

[Curnir]

I fixed it for you.

Aww.

[articulett]

And I thought NYC had a lot of temptations to deal with... How do people live there?

I guess I lack the genetic propensity for Vegas' particular temptations--My vices include spending too much time on the internet and accumulating more books than I can ever read--I guess those vices deliver me evil (so to speak). Actually, I was raised here and in my youth I went to a church (which still exists) called Our Lady of Las Vegas...I know it sounds too good to be true, but it IS true. I specifically remember asking my catechism teacher what a virgin was (since it was the big thing about Mary that everyone cared about)--

As for crashing after tequila and chocolate and goats--it's fine with me, but I haven't got a lot of space to stash people (especially those covered in chocolate) though I can manage 10 or 12 goats in my backyard. If I still had the trampoline, I could put the inebriated and somnolent there, but alas...

[Kil]

I’ll be there. This will be my second TAM. Last year I was there on a scholarship. This year the members of The Skeptic Friends Network have taken up a collection to get me there. I don’t really know most of you, though there are a few regulars here that also post at SFN. Hopefully, before the TAM week is over, I will have made a few new acquaintances and perhaps some friendships with some of you who are regular to this forum…

[DiskoVilante]

This is my first too!
I'm so excited...I've already packed.
I'm overenthusiastic with most things that excite me I guess. But it's worth it, it's TAM!

[Skeptic Ginger]

I’ll be there. This will be my second TAM. Last year I was there on a scholarship. This year the members of The Skeptic Friends Network have taken up a collection to get me there. I don’t really know most of you, though there are a few regulars here that also post at SFN. Hopefully, before the TAM week is over, I will have made a few new acquaintances and perhaps some friendships with some of you who are regular to this forum…Hooray!!!! We meet at last. Guess I have to get a SFN t-shirt now. :D

[Kil]

Hooray!!!! We meet at last. Guess I have to get a SFN t-shirt now. :DYou mean you haven’t yet?

Yeah, I’m looking forward to meeting you in person too!!!

[Dr Aardwolf]

Hi! Two TAM newbies reporting for duty. Me and a friend will be jetting over from jolly old England to join the fun. It'll also be my first visit to the States. Can't wait! ;)

[Dicon]

Hi! Two TAM newbies reporting for duty. Me and a friend will be jetting over from jolly old England to join the fun. It'll also be my first visit to the States. Can't wait! ;)

Wow, your first visit to the U.S. and it's to Las Vegas. Just keep in mind that Vegas is not typical of the rest of the country... Vegas is a very conservative, slow-moving backwards hick town compared to most other places.

[Doubt]

by KingMerv00

Just keep an eye out for the special forum badges so you can find hide from the forumites.


I fixed it for you. ;)

I may try to hide if we keep calling each other forumites. It almost sounds like we crawl around on 6 legs and eat wood.

Or maybe that is just my brain doing that.

[articulett]

Wow, your first visit to the U.S. and it's to Las Vegas. Just keep in mind that Vegas is not typical of the rest of the country... Vegas is a very conservative, slow-moving backwards hick town compared to most other places.

--with a pyramid, castle, volcano, water show, pirate ship, white tigers, and a partridge in a pear tree.

[RSLancastr]

Woo-hoo! I finally registered, and got my hotel reservations. See you all in two weeks!

[markb]

I'm in. 5 of 5 for me!

[Mattfn]

One more duck. I'm offically registered.

Tell the Treasure Island bar to order in many more pipecleaners.

Mattfn :moose:

[LostAngeles]

Well, Financial Aid gave me my money today and I haven't even paid Housing yet, but I did just get my registration in.

I'm so bad...

[SherlockJr]

Skepchicks & skepdudes --

Brand new to the forum, and attending my first Amazing Meeting. This is going to kick ass. Can't wait. Cheers,

Gord, NYC

[Frogberto]

Skepchicks & skepdudes --

Brand new to the forum, and attending my first Amazing Meeting. This is going to kick ass. Can't wait. Cheers,

Gord, NYC

Welcome Gord. This is my third TAM, and I can't wait - they just get better and better, and knowing people via the forum enhances the experience.!

[SherlockJr]

Welcome Gord. This is my third TAM, and I can't wait - they just get better and better, and knowing people via the forum enhances the experience.!

Thanks for the welcome. See you soon.