I am not leaving this forum until you post PICS of the cruise

[Luciana]

And I'm dead serious.

Post your pics or face the consequences. (*)








(*) To be thought of at a later time. Oh, with subtitles, please.

[Luciana]

Waiting.

[Darat]

Have you stamped your foot yet? :)

[Luciana]

*sits still, makes grave face, raises left eyebrow*

[kittynh]

You know Scott has photos...

oh yeah...

wait, maybe they keep posting the photos and Darat keeps taking them off as they are NOT safe for anywhere!

[NaiDriftlin]

Blamenai.com Click "The Amazing Adventure" link. Those are 24 of the 166 pictures I captured with my digital camera. Expect more soon.---

Or did you want them right here in this thread?

[fuelair]

*sits still, makes grave face, raises left eyebrow*
Darats' right, you need to stamp your foot - and maybe cast some aspersions.If I had gone and had pics, I would happily post them, but I didn't and so I can't.
Hope your mom is doing ok!!

[Rasmus]

And I'm dead serious.

Post your pics or face the consequences. (*)








(*) To be thought of at a later time. Oh, with subtitles, please. '

Consequences with subtitles?

Wow....

[Luciana]

Blamenai.com Click "The Amazing Adventure" link. Those are 24 of the 166 pictures I captured with my digital camera. Expect more soon.---
Or did you want them right here in this thread?

No, it's fine! I'll post the link for you:

http://www.blamenai.com/TAA.html

Oh, is this lady a forum member (http://www.blamenai.com/taa/BNTAA_20.jpg)?? And, thanks!

But I need more pics.

*crosses arms*

[mumchup]

We just got home last night, but I'll post as soon as I get a chance to download the pics.

[NaiDriftlin]

No, it's fine! I'll post the link for you:

(Icky URL)

Oh, is this lady a (More URL)forum member?? And, thanks!

But I need more pics.

*crosses arms*

SO DEMANDING!

Fine. 25 through 48 are up, just for you. :P Check that URL again and make sure you refresh. The pretty scenic ones are of Tulum Mexico, when some of the Adventurers went to check out the ruins they have. Unfortunately, I bit off more than I could chew with the weather and had to flee the ruins early. However, I did get a few good shots of the outside of the ruins before I did, so all is not lost.

As for her being a forum member, I have absolutely no idea. I'm sure we'll find out soon enough, though.

[Luciana]

SO DEMANDING!

Welcome to the forums, btw. Now keep posting pics. :p

Fine. 25 through 48 are up, just for you. :P Check that URL again and make sure you refresh. The pretty scenic ones are of Tulum Mexico, when some of the Adventurers went to check out the ruins they have. Unfortunately, I bit off more than I could chew with the weather and had to flee the ruins early. However, I did get a few good shots of the outside of the ruins before I did, so all is not lost.

I've been to Tulum once. Beautiful!

And who are these (http://www.blamenai.com/taa/BNTAA_40.jpg)?

[Geek Goddess]

Oh, is this lady a forum member (http://www.blamenai.com/taa/BNTAA_20.jpg)?? And, thanks!

But I need more pics.

*crosses arms*

Ah, that would be scotth's better half - a wonderful woman.

[NaiDriftlin]

Welcome to the forums, btw. Now keep posting pics. :p



I've been to Tulum once. Beautiful!

And who are (URL)these?

Tulum is pretty, but it is a fairly run down tourist spot(Atleast, the port our ferry went to when we arrived).

As for who those two people are, that would be myself(on the left) and Kat, my wife, on the right.

Also. More pictures up for you. 49 to 72.

Oh. Please note that two pictures have a fantastic view of one of my fingers. :)

[Geek Goddess]

Tulum is pretty, but it is a fairly run down tourist spot(Atleast, the port our ferry went to when we arrived).

As for who those two people are, that would be myself(on the left) and Kat, my wife, on the right.

Also. More pictures up for you. 49 to 72.



A very nice, cute, newlywed couple. I have underwear older than they are.

[Luciana]

Tulum is pretty, but it is a fairly run down tourist spot(Atleast, the port our ferry went to when we arrived).

Oh, well, I arrived by bus.

As for who those two people are, that would be myself(on the left) and Kat, my wife, on the right.

Nice to meet you!!

DO I SEE PICTURES FROM OTHER CRUISE-GOERS???

*paces back and forth, looks annoyed*

[MLynn]

Bump for pics

(I was unable to go on the cruise - did everyone have a good time? Any Bermuda Triangle pics/stories?)

[NaiDriftlin]

Oh, well, I arrived by bus.



Nice to meet you!!

DO I SEE PICTURES FROM OTHER CRUISE-GOERS???

*paces back and forth, looks annoyed*

Eh. You'll get some eventually, I'm sure. There were some other forumers with big beasty cameras. These are just pictures I took with my little gadget 6 megapixel camera.

Oh. 73-96 is up. Check the website again. :)

[TobiasTheViking]

Luciana Nery we would rather have you stay in the forum for all eternity, so i vote for NO pictures being published

[CFLarsen]

Hal has lost his crew cut, I see... Turning into a right hippie...

[CFLarsen]

Luciana Nery we would rather have you stay in the forum for all eternity, so i vote for NO pictures being published

Yeah, but we don't want an annoyed Luciana staying for all eternity....

[Geek Goddess]

Hal has lost his crew cut, I see... Turning into a right hippie...


He actually entered into retirement during the cruise (Hal, checking watch: "I'll be retired in 1 day, 14 hours and 38 minutes. " " I'll be retired in 45 minutes." "I've been retired almost 12 hours"....)

[CFLarsen]

Hal, having a non-military haircut during his tenure?

I'm shocked! Shocked!! What a slacker...

[brodski]

And I'm dead serious.


Does this mean that now that pics have been posted you will be leaving the forum? :eek:
say it ain't so. :(


















:p

[Geek Goddess]

Hal, having a non-military haircut during his tenure?

I'm shocked! Shocked!! What a slacker...

What is this military coming to? Long hair, letting my 22-year-old head-fll-of-mush son driving a nuclear power plant (he who gets lost going to the store for his mom), just say it ain't so.

[Luciana]

:fg: Thanks for the feeling, but I meant this subforum. :D I'm here to stay, hopefully knowledgeable of people's faces, after seeing many many pictures!!

MORE!

[mumchup]

Here's why you should cough up the extra cash for a balcony. That's Steve on our balcony. The other picture is what I saw from the balcony on the morning we were in Cozumel.

[mumchup]

Here are a couple of shots from the Ouija board "experiments" conducted in the library.

[Geek Goddess]

Here are a couple of shots from the Ouija board "experiments" conducted in the library.

My hands! I'm somebody!

[mumchup]

I have another one of you doing the ouija but it's kind of fuzzy because I take really crappy pictures.

[Geek Goddess]

I have another one of you doing the ouija but it's kind of fuzzy because I take really crappy pictures.

Are you sure it wasn't the way I looked?;)

[BrianSI]

Are you sure it wasn't the way I looked?;)

It was the Triangle.

[Geek Goddess]

It was the Triangle.

I'm relieved. I was worried it was the margaritas.

[BrianSI]

Here are my favorites from my camera:

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/844244fb5deca1f9d.jpg http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/844244fb5decc7145.jpg http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/844244fb5dece3a34.jpg


And Pope Randi:

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/844244fb5f7c1b394.jpg

[scotth]

Wow, it really was an "Amazing Cruise".

We stayed an extra night in Ft Lauderdale, so we just got in. While it is really nice to be home, I sure would not have complained to have that trip last a few more days.

Here is a picture I am pretty pleased to be in. For those who didn't make the cruise (this will be too easy for those who made the cruise, so keep quiet), can you figure out who each of these people are?

[PIC REMOVED BY JEFF - SORRY!]

For those of you who were on the cruise, I want all your digital images and video that you would be willing to share. I am going to put together a package of DVD-R's and send them to the mailing address of all those who went on the cruise. This is not going to be some professional production or anything. This is just going to be a stack of DVD-ROMs with directories of images and video, sorted by the name of the cruiser who provided it. I want images at their full resolution, more on this later. Really, send plenty of yourselves. We all have pictures of the other missed. I also have many pictures of all of you, including all the photos that were shot on my camera at the farewell meeting. And I would just like to have many more pictures of most of the rest of you, I'm sure the rest of the cruisers feel the same. I've seen previews of pictures from several people before we finished the cruise, and there are more than a couple great ones that I'll be excited to have copies of.

A couple details...

I'll be sending out an email to all the cruisers (so that even the ones who aren't on the forum will know) requesting that they forward me whatever that they are willing to share when I figure out how I want to receive them. And those cruisers, reading this now, wait til you get this email from me before sending anything.... Just keep this in mind before you make any irreversible decisions with your images.

It's going to take me a while to get this all out, several weeks at least. A month or two is certainly possible. Besides just being slow because I have this problem called a job, there are several other things that will add delay. Once the set is compiled, I will send preview copies to all of the speakers to make sure there is nothing sensitive in the photos or video clips from the lectures. I'll then wait a reasonable time for them to reply (and remember, they are all busy people too) and it'll take me some time to get all the DVD's duplicated, blah, blah blah. I have access to a 20-DVD at a time high speed burner, so that will help out a bit.

For those of you who didn't go on the cruise and would like a copy.... I was going to ask that you cover my expenses for your DVDs and shipping. Instead, I've decided to ask you to make a donation to the JREF in whatever size you feel appropriate, it needn't be large, $10 even. But, don't let me discourage you from doing more if the mood strikes. Or, you could renew your membership as an option, if it's due.

I will not be reducing the resolution on any of the images. They are huge on disk, but are suitable for printing to any reasonable size. The best of them could probably be printed at 30 inches by 40 inches with satisfying results. The pictures above was shot at high ISO with no flash in a dim casino. 8 x 10 would be about as big as I dare go with that one. Anyway, since I couldn't possibly guess which picture someone might want to have printed , I will just make the pile of DVDs as large as necessary. People receiving the disks are then free to compile their own sets with just the content that interests them and at the resolution that meets their needs.

While I won't be reducing the resolution as I stated above, I will be white balance and exposure correcting all the images. For those of you sending images to me, go ahead and send those images even if they don't look so hot. You might be surprised at just what can be salvaged, so don't throw those way-too-dark shots away just yet. I can't do much for images with focus problem, feel free to toss those.

The caveats....

I haven't run this plan past any of the JREF staff as it exists in its latest incarnation, so it is still subject to revision.

As such, don't any of you go donating yet. In fact, I'd prefer you wait until after I announce that I have the disks compiled and I am ready to begin duplication. I'll also be able to figure the costs by then and give a better basis for an approiate donation.

I will ask anyone contributing images to agree to a copyright statement that lays out a couple of ideas: The individual photographer retains the copyrights to their images; but specifically grants the people receiving the disks pretty broad NON-commercial use priveleges; grants the JREF pretty broad use in general. Any legal eagles on the board are free help me compose something reasonable for this part. I'll have this finalized and prominent in the email to all the cruisers requesting their digital images and video.

I make no promise to use all the images or video clips that are sent in. I expect mostly to exlude items because they were beyond salvaging during exposure correction, because they are highly duplicate, or stuff like that.

[Sherman Bay]

Here is a picture I am pretty pleased to be in. For those who didn't make the cruise (this will be too easy for those who made the cruise, so keep quiet), can you figure out who each of these people are? Michael Shermer in the middle. The others are James Randi in two of his famous disguises (nice wig).

[scotth]

Oh, is this lady a forum member (http://www.blamenai.com/taa/BNTAA_20.jpg)?? And, thanks!

But I need more pics.

*crosses arms*

Not yet, anyway. That is my wife, Susan.

[mumchup]

I didn't take many pictures but I'll send you what I have when you're ready.
Would you rather have the dark pictures with the levels unchanged? I have them saved both ways.
And here's a picture of Boo in her fashionable Afghani hat and scarf.

[mumchup]

I'm relieved. I was worried it was the margaritas.

It was. I had a couple before I tried to take the picture.

[Geek Goddess]

It was. I had a couple before I tried to take the picture.

:D I meant *I* was fuzzy from the margaritas

[mumchup]

me too

[scotth]

I didn't take many pictures but I'll send you what I have when you're ready.
Would you rather have the dark pictures with the levels unchanged? I have them saved both ways.
And here's a picture of Boo in her fashionable Afghani hat and scarf.

You tell me... do you do white balance correction at the same time? (requires doing manual adustmust R, G, B channels seperately). If not, send them dark and let me do levels, so they are only uncompressed and recompressed once.

[Geek Goddess]

You tell me... do you do white balance correction at the same time? (requires doing manual adustmust R, G, B channels seperately). If not, send them dark and let me do levels, so they are only uncompressed and recompressed once.

We love it when you talk dirty like that

[scotth]

We love it when you talk dirty like that

Only this crowd, only this crowd.

[Hutch]

OK, just downloaded and down-edited some pictures, if anybody doesn't want their mugs displayed PM me and I'll pull them...

Here is an example of the piteous state of our living arrangements..

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/192044fb934ea07e2.jpg


Here, more or less in order, are Hal, Jeff Wagg, and Mr. Randi in the smaller theatre on-board...

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/192044fb934ee39ee.jpg

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/192044fb934f3a6a6.jpg

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/192044fb938c93881.jpg


Here are some pictures of Forum members, but since I do not have their permission, I'll let everybody guess who they are...

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/192044fb938cd08df.jpg

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/192044fb938d2759a.jpg

There was one formal night on-board, and some of the JREF dressed to the nines (maybe even the tens...)

[PIC REMOVED BY JEFF WAGG - SORRY!]

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/192044fb94af12b3a.jpg



More pictures tomorrow. If anyone wants to self-identify, please go right ahead.

[Geek Goddess]

Ooh, great pictures, Hutch!

Let's see, in the fifth one down, I'm on the far left side, the woman with the long-sleeved white shirt, to the left of the woman with the sleeveless white shirt.

[Geek Goddess]

Hey, another one of my hands. I'm the martini glass talking to Dr Shermer

:D

[CFLarsen]

[PIC REMOVED BY JEFF WAGG - SORRY!]

Get a haircut, you hippie...

[Darat]

I'm sorry to see that Hal had to pay his way by acting as a waiter.... :D

[El_Spectre]

I didn't get many photos of people (had serious humidity/fogged lens issue on board), but here are some raw photos, mostly from Tulum:

http://elspectre.net/cgi-bin/site?id=amazingadventure

Some pics aren't rotated / stitched as panorama yet, sorry.

Underwater photos are waiting on developing.

[CFLarsen]

I'm sorry to see that Hal had to pay his way by acting as a waiter.... :D

His new name is Steve Dore....

[Darat]

...snip....

Underwater photos are waiting on developing.

Er... underwater... what was this ship called - The Poseidon?

And it doesn't look that luxurious to me... http://elspectre.net/es/photos/cruise/img_1816.jpg

[Darat]

(Oh and if anyone thinks my comments are twinged with a slight amount of envy - well they'd be very wrong - it's a LOT OF ENVY!)

[El_Spectre]

Er... underwater... what was this ship called - The Poseidon?

And it doesn't look that luxurious to me... http://elspectre.net/es/photos/cruise/img_1816.jpg

Heh.. the novelization of "Poseidon" was for sale in one of the gift shops... that's just tacky.

What you don't know is that that photo is the formal dinner...

[mumchup]

Here's a pic just for you, Geek Goddess.

[kittynh]

ohhh, Hal looks nice with his new hair!!!

And he's SINGLE ladies!!!

I don't know who let the terrorists on board, but I'm sure it made for an exciting trip (plus such good looking lady terrorists!).


And a man in a KILT!!! A KILT!!!

Oh baby, I'm in LOVE!!!!

[kittynh]

more kilt dude photos PLEASE

[The Central Scrutinizer]

[PIC REMOVED BY JEFF WAGG - SORRY!]

Table for 4, please.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

more kilt dude photos PLEASE

NO!!! More Duppyraces photos! :jaw-dropp

[duppyraces]

Here's a pic just for you, Geek Goddess.
Wow, Geek Goddess, I think you missed your calling in life! Look at the expression in that shot. You sure you're not a spiritualist spy?

[Geek Goddess]

Here's a pic just for you, Geek Goddess.

Hey, I don't look too fuzzy....

[Geek Goddess]

Wow, Geek Goddess, I think you missed your calling in life! Look at the expression in that shot. You sure you're not a spiritualist spy?


I was channeling the Ancient Mariner.

[duppyraces]

I was channeling the Ancient Mariner.
Is that an albatross around your neck, or are you just happy to see me...;)

[Geek Goddess]

Is that an albatross around your neck, or are you just happy to see me...;)


Water, water, everywhere...

You're too funny!

[scotth]

Here are a (very) few of the gems that have jumped out at me while I've been going through and doing the exposure and color balance corrections.

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc5c02e6734.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1297) http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc5c13a2c23.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1298) http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc5c1fc2a6c.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1299)
http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc5c3a75f07.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1300) http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc5c52180ab.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1301) http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc5c5de3174.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1302)
http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc5c6a99bb6.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1303) http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc5c8783d90.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1304)

[scotth]

And a couple more.....

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc5e25e1a09.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1307)http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc5e348ded0.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1308)http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc5e7db047d.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1309)

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Here are a (very) few of the gems that have jumped out at me while I've been going through and doing the exposure and color balance corrections.


http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc5c02e6734.jpg

You need to do more correcting on this one. :p

[Geek Goddess]

Scotth, you have a beautiful wife!

[scotth]

Scotth, you have a beautiful wife!

You left out "very".
http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc6241c30a3.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1310)

She turns 50 on her next b-day.
Ordinarily, it is dangerous to reveal a woman's age.....

[Geek Goddess]

She turns 50 on her next b-day.
Ordinarily, it is dangerous to reveal a woman's age.....


Well, yes, *very*, but I'm a girl so it's harder for me to assess. But us 49+ almost 50 year-old (and dammmm proud of it) women have to hang together, ya know.

[duppyraces]

You left out "very".
http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc6241c30a3.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1310)

She turns 50 on her next b-day.
Ordinarily, it is dangerous to reveal a woman's age.....
Holy crap, forgive me for being skeptical. I demand proof! Although, in discovering people's ages, I find that our group as a whole tends to look (and act) much younger than our biological years...but I could be biased.

[Geek Goddess]

Holy crap, forgive me for being skeptical. I demand proof! Although, in discovering people's ages, I find that our group as a whole tends to look (and act) much younger than our biological years...but I could be biased.


Clean living. Sunblock. L'Oreal Brilliant Brunette #38.

[Beady]

Clean living. Sunblock. L'Oreal Brilliant Brunette #38.

...Ben-gay, Well-Patch, Viagra, Jack Daniels.

[CFLarsen]

Or, of course... (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendrochronology)

(scurries away)

[gruk]

ohhh, Hal looks nice with his new hair!!!

And he's SINGLE ladies!!!

I don't know who let the terrorists on board, but I'm sure it made for an exciting trip (plus such good looking lady terrorists!).


And a man in a KILT!!! A KILT!!!

Oh baby, I'm in LOVE!!!!

Hm, with that sort of reaction, I shall have to try finding the funds to drag myself and Mrs. Gruk to a future cruise. I bought a formal kilt to get married in. Mmmmkilt.

[scotth]

Looking through my photos I am reminded that there were too many of you that I hardly spoke a word with. That is pretty upsetting. I've gotten to hear many of your stories second hand and often made it a point to go visit, but failed to get it done. Hopefully we can make up for it at a future event.

And a couple more photos, I hope no one complains if I post a few more.

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc9b59e595e.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1312)

Boo took this photo (above) during the farewell get together. You need to see it at its full resolution, it belongs in a magazine.

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc9c7575afc.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1314)

Hi guys! Boo took this great shot (above) as well. She took most of the shots on my camera during the farwell party. Thanks, Boo.

And one more fine example of photography provided by Boo.
http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc9dcc98d9c.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1315)

When you see these at full resolution (3504x2336) you will realize how great they are.

And a tremendous new friend looking a bit tired, I can't imagine why.... A shared love of wine got us talking, I never thought drinking wine would ever be so beneficial. Check out that shirt!
http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fc9f431730f.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1316)

[El_Spectre]

For those of you who were on the cruise, I want all your digital images and video that you would be willing to share. I am going to put together a package of DVD-R's and send them to the mailing address of all those who went on the cruise. This is not going to be some professional production or anything. This is just going to be a stack of DVD-ROMs with directories of images and video, sorted by the name of the cruiser who provided it. I want images at their full resolution, more on this later.

Scott, if you're interested, I'd be happy to lend my services to creating some HTML index pages w/thumbnails to the full size pics. Please let me know.

[Hamradioguy]

NO!!! More Duppyraces photos! :jaw-dropp

[PIC REMOVED BY JEFF WAGG - SORRY!]

Your wish is my command.

[scotth]

Scott, if you're interested, I'd be happy to lend my services to creating some HTML index pages w/thumbnails to the full size pics. Please let me know.

It depends on the details, but I'm listening.

Get with me by P.M. and we'll figure it out. Getting ready to head to dinner now, so it'll be out a bit.

[El_Spectre]

It depends on the details, but I'm listening.

Get with me by P.M. and we'll figure it out. Getting ready to head to dinner now, so it'll be out a bit.

Nothing complicated, the big trick is I'd need the full set of images (which will obviously be large) to make the thumbnails from. You'd just get a web page something like this for every contributor:

http://elspectre.net/cgi-bin/site?id=longbeachsunset

Without the gray/color mouseover effect, and of course themed appropriately. No rush, I can do it in a few minutes (re-using code that generates my thumbnail pages), so you can wait and see how many photos you get and then decide.

[BrianSI]

Great pics everyone.

[duppyraces]

Your wish is my command.
Was I sober for even one second of this cruise?

[BrianSI]

I wouldn't know, but maybe between the hours of 11 am, when the previous night wore off, and 11:15 am with your first meal of each day. (Bloody mary right?)

[duppyraces]

I wouldn't know, but maybe between the hours of 11 am, when the previous night wore off, and 11:15 am with your first meal of each day. (Bloody mary right?)
Ha! The Bloody Mary *was* my first meal of the day, Mr. Smartypants.

I kid, I kid. I did actually eat breakfast pretty much every morning in the cabin with coffee and orange juice and no vodka. Damn, I miss room service. And granola. (I'm eating Doritos as a sort of lunch-dinner as I type this.) But you may be onto something with the 11-11:15 thing.

[Hutch]

OK, a few more pictures that didn't come out entirely bad..

Here's some the ancient Mayan City of Tumun (or something like that...:confused: ) What the pictures don't show is the brutal heat of the sun that cooked most of us before we had seen all of the city...it wasn't the temperature per se, it was the lower longitude...

And yes, that is me in the second picture..

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/192044fcc946654f9.jpg

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/192044fcc946a4c64.jpg

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[The Central Scrutinizer]

What the pictures don't show is the brutal heat of the sun that cooked most of us before we had seen all of the city...it wasn't the temperature per se, it was the lower longitude...

Wearing blue jeans certainly didn't help! :rolleyes:

[Hutch]

And still more...

These from a water park called Xel Ha...would have liked to spend more time there, we had less than 2 hours, ask hamradioguy about it, he spent the day there...

Yes, I could have taken a tour to play with the dolphins (for about $130) but decided pictures were good enough...

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/192044fcc9a33f705.jpg


This was a BIG Water Park. How big? Ask Beady and Mrs. Beady..;)

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[Hutch]

Some of the ship...

This is the Centrum, a five-deck open space right in the center of the ship, with most of the activities moving off of there...

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/192044fcc9a3b8c0e.jpg

And the Midnight Buffet, with Ice sculptures and mountains of food. And yes, the ship is made of chochlate. And no, I did not bring it home with me...

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[Hutch]

One last post tonight.

This is our ship. Damn big ship. Damn Fun ship. A smooth cruiser and with a marvelous staff (save for the #$$% blackjack dealers the final night...

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/192044fcc9e573379.jpg

And lastly, me and the lad...Roomie Cleon, who BTW, scrutinizer, is ahead of you in duppyraces affection sweepstakes because he is a RPG Geek, and so, it appears, is she...:) :p :D

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/192044fcce58bed08.jpg

[Hamradioguy]

Here's Osama Bin-Randi modeling his "Talliban Disguise Kit"

[Hutch]

Wearing blue jeans certainly didn't help! :rolleyes:

It was cover up or burn up. Most of us were not in shorts. I did pick up a neat looking rash from it, it did not itch or blister and disappeared after 2 days, so I have no idea if it was something in the pants or not...

[duppyraces]

It was cover up or burn up. Most of us were not in shorts. I did pick up a neat looking rash from it, it did not itch or blister and disappeared after 2 days, so I have no idea if it was something in the pants or not... This invites so many choice comments, but I think leaving it alone may be the best course.

[Boo]

scott
I thank you for your kind words but it is very easy to take great pictures when you have excellent equipment and photogenic subjects.

I'm still working on getting my pics organized and should be able to get a link up tomorrow.


I miss you all very much.



Boo

[The Central Scrutinizer]

And lastly, me and the lad...Roomie Cleon, who BTW, scrutinizer, is ahead of you in duppyraces affection sweepstakes because he is a RPG Geek, and so, it appears, is she...:) :p :D


Hey, I used to do some RPG coding many years ago. I didn't know she was into AS/400's!

[Antiquehunter]

I for one, am going through Mojito withdrawl.

I for one heartily support an annual cruise to supplement the TAM series of events - because getting together once a year simply isn't often enough.

-AH.

[duppyraces]

One last post tonight.

A smooth cruiser and with a marvelous staff (save for the #$$% blackjack dealers the final night...

What, just because they dealt really bad cards at nearly the speed of light? You noticed that too?


And lastly, me and the lad...Roomie Cleon, who BTW, scrutinizer, is ahead of you in duppyraces affection sweepstakes because he is a RPG Geek, and so, it appears, is she...:) :p :D


You know who gives really good RPG chat? IllegalArgument. Who is conspicuously missing. AND he loaned me his Nintendo DS to play Brain Age. Woot! Although I confess I played computer blackjack today. Wasn't the same. :(

[duppyraces]

I for one, am going through Mojito withdrawl.

I for one heartily support an annual cruise to supplement the TAM series of events - because getting together once a year simply isn't often enough.

-AH.
I'm going through loud shirt withdrawal.

[SkeptiKilt]

Scott:

I've got a couple hundred megs of photos. Should I just send you a copy of my backup CD-ROM?

[Geek Goddess]

I didn't get to talk to Hutch much, since we never shared the same table, but Cleon and I had a great time sitting in the Promenade, listening to Dr Perry, Mr Randi, Hal, all telling their stories, didn't we!!! Those are great pictures, Hutch!

[Geek Goddess]

This invites so many choice comments, but I think leaving it alone may be the best course.

Oh, go ahead. What's a few amongst friends?

[duppyraces]

Oh, go ahead. What's a few amongst friends?
Careful....that may be how the rash started.

[SkepticScott]

I posted pictures and commentary at http://tinyurl.com/ewckd . If I mis-identified anyone, or if anyone wants larger versions of the pictures, please PM me.
I'm sorry, Luciana, I didn't post them here, so you can't leave yet and I'll have to suffer the consequences.

[Patricio Elicer]

Amazing pictures!. Thanks all for sharing.

Some comments:

1) Hutch, your pics are very good (I won't say "the best" :) )

2) Duppyraces rocks!

3) Randi needs to eat a bit more.

[Boo]

I finally got my pics loaded and set up. http://www.kodakgallery.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?&collid=46725449107.565666094107.1157450905968&page=1



Boo

[SkepticScott]

3) Randi needs to eat a bit more.Randi lost about 20 pounds (9 kg) due to his heart attack. Like almost everyone else on the cruise, I'm sure he gained weight.

-- BackOnDietScott

[SkepticScott]

I finally got my pics loaded and set up. http://www.kodakgallery.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?&collid=46725449107.565666094107.1157450905968&page=1Boo, that link takes me to a "Member Sign In" page. Is there a way to view them without creating an account there?

[Geek Goddess]

I finally got my pics loaded and set up. http://www.kodakgallery.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?&collid=46725449107.565666094107.1157450905968&page=1



Boo

Hmm. I made an account, but it teels me "the link you are using is no longer valid"

[scotth]

Nothing complicated, the big trick is I'd need the full set of images (which will obviously be large) to make the thumbnails from. You'd just get a web page something like this for every contributor:

http://elspectre.net/cgi-bin/site?id=longbeachsunset

Without the gray/color mouseover effect, and of course themed appropriately. No rush, I can do it in a few minutes (re-using code that generates my thumbnail pages), so you can wait and see how many photos you get and then decide.

You are certainly welcome to keep the mouse over effect going, its very nice. I suspect it will take more than a few minutes, even if it is completely automated.

I have over 500 pictures in the acceptable to put on the disk pile, exceeding 2GB in all. I have some from Mario (he transferred them to my laptop while still on ship). That is 227 more for another 1GB+. A fast machine will be quite a while just generating the thumbnails. And who knows how many I'll have on the way.

I can't wait to see what we get together in total.

[KingMerv00]

Horrible pics everyone. I hate you all. *Runs away crying.*

(Next time I'm stowing away.)

[Overman]

Awesome.

[Antiquehunter]

I'm going through loud shirt withdrawal.

Its called cabanawear.

-AH.

[Geek Goddess]

Horrible pics everyone. I hate you all. *Runs away crying.*

(Next time I'm stowing away.)

No, really, come back. We had a terrible time, and you would have hated it


*crossing my fingers behind my back*

[KingMerv00]

No, really, come back. We had a terrible time, and you would have hated it


*crossing my fingers behind my back*

Did the boat sink? No? Then I still wish I had been there.

[Jeff Wagg]

Folks, I'm sorry, but I've received a request that certain photos not be included. I've had to remove them.

I apologize about this. Photos continue to be problematic, despite warnings ahead of time.

Please don't re-post any of the photos I've deleted.

[Cleon]

Folks, I'm sorry, but I've received a request that certain photos not be included. I've had to remove them.

I apologize about this. Photos continue to be problematic, despite warnings ahead of time.

Please don't re-post any of the photos I've deleted.

I don't mind people not wanting their pictures posted. I completely understand, actually.

But before I start posting *my* pictures, could whoever doesn't want their pics uploaded please PM me so Jeff doesn't have to go back and remove them?

[Luciana]

Thanks, thanks!!!! I love to match posters to faces. Faces, I said. :D

Hutch: I've been to Xel-ha and it's indeed absolutely wonderful. I also loved Playa del Carmem, such a great place to sit and watch the waves.

My only problem is that duppyraces doesn't post on the forum often enough. Post more year round, Duppy!!!

Hi there, Cleon! Oh my, Boo is so beautiful, so feminine!!

Hello everybody else. I'll look at pics more carefully when I get home, because I want to keep matching posters to faces.

[CFLarsen]

Folks, I'm sorry, but I've received a request that certain photos not be included. I've had to remove them.

I apologize about this. Photos continue to be problematic, despite warnings ahead of time.

Please don't re-post any of the photos I've deleted.

Yeah, yeah... We know what you are trying to do....

You can't suppress the truth, Jeff: Hal has finally been outed as a hippie. For years, he was smoking weird herbs (oregano, thyme and, most damaging, rhubarb), while experimenting with moral issues, and working undercover with the Black Panthers to topple the gubmint...

I wonder what Elder Bush thinks of having a private chat in the Oval Office with a goddamn hippie....

Ha! Ha!, I say...

POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
POWER TO THE PEOPLE RIGHT ON!

(It really is astoundingly - and scarily - easy to create a conspiracy myth....I should write a book...)

[duppyraces]

Folks, I'm sorry, but I've received a request that certain photos not be included. I've had to remove them.

I apologize about this. Photos continue to be problematic, despite warnings ahead of time.

Please don't re-post any of the photos I've deleted. Whew! Thank god for that. I was worried my boss was going to see that pic of me shooting up in the Orpheum.

[Boo]

ok, let's try this again......

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?&mode=fromsite&collid=46725449107.565666094107.1157492028289&conn_speed=1

Boo

[scotth]

ok, let's try this again......

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?&mode=fromsite&collid=46725449107.565666094107.1157492028289&conn_speed=1

Boo

Looks like it will take another try past this one.

Still got page not found.

[Boo]

Looks like it will take another try past this one.

Still got page not found.

:boxedin: :hb:


I never claimed to be a geek, just a geek groupie.



Boo

[kittynh]

Boo, you look so beautiful in that dress! WOW!!!

[scotth]

Boo, you look so beautiful in that dress! WOW!!!

All the ladies looked quite fantastic on formal night. It was quite a treat!

I have a fantastic photo of Geek Goddess with Randi at the end of formal night. It's out by the railing on the deck of the ship.

[scotth]

Did I just use fanstastic two lines in a row?

[VPescado]

Whew! Thank god for that. I was worried my boss was going to see that pic of me shooting up in the Orpheum.

Yeah, as a postal worker, I imagine he would be expect you to simply "shoot up the Orpheum" as opposed to "shoot up *in* the Orpheum" :D

[SkepticScott]

Drat, VP beat me to the punch line. :(

[scotth]

Drat, VP beat me to the punch line. :(

He gave you a 3 hour head start. That was more than polite.

[SkepticScott]

Yeah, but I wasn't sure if duppyraces' job was public knowledge. You never know with these postal workers. :p

[Geek Goddess]

All the ladies looked quite fantastic on formal night. It was quite a treat!

I have a fantastic photo of Geek Goddess with Randi at the end of formal night. It's out by the railing on the deck of the ship.


Is that the one you posted earlier? You photoshopped me pretty good on that one! :D

[duppyraces]

Yeah, as a postal worker, I imagine he would be expect you to simply "shoot up the Orpheum" as opposed to shoot up *in* the orpheum" :D Haha, that was good. And possibly true, had I stayed even one day longer. As of 5:30 am this morning, I am no longer a mail carrier. 70 days was 70 days too many. After hanging out with you fine folks and your fine technical and scientific careers, I became antsy, itchy, restless....I realized I needed to pursue my heart again. Lay my dreams out on the table. Go back to where I really belong.

So I've decided to go back to school to be a blackjack dealer. Woo baby! Insurance anyone?
;)

[Geek Goddess]

<----------still trying to figure out Boo's pictures

[SkepticScott]

So I've decided to go back to school to be a blackjack dealer. Woo baby! Insurance anyone?;)LOL! I prefer "I Win, You Lose", the trick I did for that guy in the library.

Techie blackjack dealers hit on 0x10, stand on 0x11.

[scotth]

Is that the one you posted earlier? You photoshopped me pretty good on that one! :D

Hey, I did post that one. I thought I found that one after I posted. I guess I found it twice.

Of course, you know I did no such thing (as photoshop it).

Come by and get your 8x10. It'll only cost ya come by and picking it up.

So there.:D

[Jas]

Here are a couple of shots from the Ouija board "experiments" conducted in the library.

Okay, that has to be AntiqueHunter's shirt cuff in the second photo.

Do I win the million?

[Geek Goddess]

Hey, I did post that one. I thought I found that one after I posted. I guess I found it twice.

Of course, you know I did no such thing (as photoshop it).

Come by and get your 8x10. It'll only cost ya come by and picking it up.

So there.:D

My son .."Is that guy really that short?" (Meaning no disrespect to Mr Randi, of course, Sailor Son is 6-2" and thinks everyone is short) My mom..."who is your new friend?" My friend Eric..."Can't you find men your own age?"

[Geek Goddess]

Okay, that has to be AntiqueHunter's shirt cuff in the second photo.

Do I win the million?

You do! It's in the Triangle!

[Cleon]

Haha, that was good. And possibly true, had I stayed even one day longer. As of 5:30 am this morning, I am no longer a mail carrier. 70 days was 70 days too many. After hanging out with you fine folks and your fine technical and scientific careers, I became antsy, itchy, restless....I realized I needed to pursue my heart again. Lay my dreams out on the table. Go back to where I really belong.

Yay Duppy!


So I've decided to go back to school to be a blackjack dealer. Woo baby! Insurance anyone?
;)

Wait...There's a school for that sort of thing?

[scotth]

My son .."Is that guy really that short?" (Meaning no disrespect to Mr Randi, of course, Sailor Son is 6-2" and thinks everyone is short) My mom..."who is your new friend?" My friend Eric..."Can't you find men your own age?"

On review.... A couple missing words made my offer make little sense.

I'll slow down and get it right this time.

There is an 8x10, already printed, sitting right here. It is of you (Geek Goddess) with Mr Randi. It looks fantastic.

Its cost you..... only the effort of picking it up.

[Geek Goddess]

On review.... A couple missing words made my offer make little sense.

I'll slow down and get it right this time.

There is an 8x10, already printed, sitting right here. It is of you (Geek Goddess) with Mr Randi. It looks fantastic.

Its cost you..... only the effort of picking it up.

I understood ;)

[Geek Goddess]

Haha, that was good. And possibly true, had I stayed even one day longer. As of 5:30 am this morning, I am no longer a mail carrier. 70 days was 70 days too many. After hanging out with you fine folks and your fine technical and scientific careers, I became antsy, itchy, restless....I realized I needed to pursue my heart again. Lay my dreams out on the table. Go back to where I really belong.

So I've decided to go back to school to be a blackjack dealer. Woo baby! Insurance anyone?
;)

Well, you won't have to get up at 5:30 a.m. any more....

[scotth]

I understood ;)

I drew the wrong conclusion then, cause my doorbell wasn't ringing.:D

[Cleon]

BTW, love the new avatar, Scott. :)

[scotth]

BTW, love the new avatar, Scott. :)

Thanks so much!

And since this is the 'picture' thread, I'll post its source.

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_92444fedd9940c8d.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1342)

Another shot that I am pretty proud to have.

[Geek Goddess]

Thanks so much!


Another shot that I am pretty proud to have.

That's great! I wish I had a pic of Dr Shermer with me - he's the reason I originally signed up.

[Cleon]

That's great! I wish I had a pic of Dr Shermer with me - he's the reason I originally signed up.

You mean like this one? ;)

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/cleon42/The%20Amazing%20Adventure/meandshermer.jpg


Since I got started, I'll post some of my hopefully-non-objectionable pics...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/cleon42/The%20Amazing%20Adventure/enchantmentoftheseas.jpg

The S.S. Holy-Crap-That's-A-Big-%$^%ing-Boat, aka the Enchantment of the Seas. (Photo taken from the tender at Cozumel.)


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/cleon42/The%20Amazing%20Adventure/meandhutch.jpg

Me and Hutch. Hutch is, as previous reports already indicated, a really nice guy and a great roommate.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/cleon42/The%20Amazing%20Adventure/meandwagg.jpg

Me and the Waggmaster.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/cleon42/The%20Amazing%20Adventure/me_and_boo.jpg

Me and Boo. As anyone who posts here knows, Boo is incredibly cool. I mean, really cool. Inexplicably, she's even cooler in person. Boo rocks.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/cleon42/The%20Amazing%20Adventure/tendermoment.jpg

Hal and I share a tender moment. For the record, this photo was taken after he became Lt. Col. (Ret), so no policies broken.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/cleon42/The%20Amazing%20Adventure/meandbidlack.jpg

A slightly more serious pic. I have to say, Hal is nothing like what I expected him to be; I always thought he'd be more quiet and reserved. He really is a great guy, and I'm glad to have spent time with him.


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/cleon42/The%20Amazing%20Adventure/meandrandi.jpg

Me and the Big Man himself.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/cleon42/The%20Amazing%20Adventure/poker.jpg

Antiquehunter organized a couple of poker tourneys, which were a lot of fun and raised some money for both the TAM Scholarship Fund and the Cleon Contraband Fund.


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/cleon42/The%20Amazing%20Adventure/randi_trick.jpg

Now you see it...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/cleon42/The%20Amazing%20Adventure/randi_trick2.jpg


Now you don't!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/cleon42/The%20Amazing%20Adventure/lizard.jpg

A lizard on the Death March to Tulum.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/cleon42/The%20Amazing%20Adventure/mayanfresco.jpg

Mayan Fresco. I'm hoping to take the original of this and tweak it to get some of the detail.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/cleon42/The%20Amazing%20Adventure/mayangod.jpg

Mayan god at Tulum.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/cleon42/The%20Amazing%20Adventure/banachek.jpg

Banachek's performance.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/cleon42/The%20Amazing%20Adventure/banachekandvpescado2.jpg

Another pic from the show, with our own VPescado assisting.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/cleon42/The%20Amazing%20Adventure/banachekscotthandshermer.jpg

Banachek, ScottH, and Michael Shermer.

[Geek Goddess]

I drew the wrong conclusion then, cause my doorbell wasn't ringing.:D

I have to work sometime!!!

[Geek Goddess]

You mean like this one? ;)


Banachek, ScottH, and Michael Shermer.

I hope these show up when I get home and don't have 'photobucket' and other *personal storage sites* blocked...

[scotth]

I have to work sometime!!!

You mean that isn't what we are doing?:eek:

[duppyraces]

I have to work sometime!!!
I want this job. Even more than blackjack dealer. http://www.boingboing.net/2006/09/06/stephen_hawking_help.html

[SkepticScott]

I want this job. Even more than blackjack dealer. http://www.boingboing.net/2006/09/06/stephen_hawking_help.htmlYou'll have to get through me first, duppyraces. I'll bet I could learn physics very quickly with that as an incentive.

[scotth]

The photo DVD plan has official approval. The emails are all written save for the copyright notice.

As soon as I get the copyright stuff written, the emails officially requesting your digital media from the cruise will be on their way.

We'll now return to our regularly scheduled programming.

[Geek Goddess]

I want this job. Even more than blackjack dealer. http://www.boingboing.net/2006/09/06/stephen_hawking_help.html


Go for it! What's the worst that could happen? I

[BrianSI]

The ad doesn't even mention physics skills. But it does say "recent graduate", which is where I stopped considering myself.

[duppyraces]

The ad doesn't even mention physics skills. But it does say "recent graduate", which is where I stopped considering myself.
But "recent" is so relative. And so is graduate. And well, flexibility, stamina, and a valid driver's license are in the bag.

Heyyyyy wait a minute....I think I answered this ad before!

[Flops]

Here I am with my husband Kevin at Tulum. Hopefully there's enough detail for those who aren't sure who we are to recognize us, but if not I'll post a better photo later.

Felicity

[duppyraces]

Here I am with my husband Kevin at Tulum. Hopefully there's enough detail for those who aren't sure who we are to recognize us, but if not I'll post a better photo later.

Felicity Oh, yeah, I totally recognize you guys! So awesome to see you in the forums and to have met you on the trip! As I keep trying to explain my vacation to people here at home (trying desperately not to look like a cult member), I find myself repeating..."but..but..you don't understand...I just never meet that many people I have that much in common with...core things...where I'm excited with every new conversation...yet everyone is different and interesting and we even had these really young couples and..." and that's usually when I lose them. Anyway. I really enjoyed getting to know you. :D

[scotth]

And a confession of being totally and utterly wrong......

Duppy (believe this or not) was the subject of discrimination by me, at the beginning of the cruise. In my experience, it is very common that especially pretty women tend to have pretty severe emotional/social skill deficiencies. It is my theory that they get that way by having all the men they interact with over backwards to please them, for no other reason than they are pretty. They become spoiled brats.

When I first met Duppyraces in the lobby while picking up Michael Shermer from the Holiday Inn, I thought to myself, "Who's this? Shermer has a groupie already? Oh, she is even going with us to the JREF!" and I realized that she was going on the cruise. Then it quickly turned to, "Wow, she looks like trouble."

I am usually a pretty good judge of people. Even from the first moment, I typically peg people about right. I blew this one in spectacular fashion.

She turned out to be friendly, laid back, un-demanding, witty, and generally just fun to be around. Sometimes, it is really nice to be surprised.

[Geek Goddess]

(trying desperately not to look like a cult member), I find myself repeating..."but..but..you don't understand...I just never meet that many people I have that much in common with...core things...where I'm excited with every new conversation...yet everyone is different and interesting and we even had these really young couples and..." and that's usually when I lose them.


I know what you mean. When I tell people about the trip, they get that glazed look in their eyes. OK, people do that to me anyway, but more so :rolleyes:

Gather recruits where ye may -- I've got my doctor interested in the Las Vegas trip

[VPescado]

And a confession of being totally and utterly wrong......

Duppy (believe this or not) was the subject of discrimination by me, at the beginning of the cruise. In my experience, it is very common that especially pretty women tend to have pretty severe emotional/social skill deficiencies. It is my theory that they get that way by having all the men they interact with over backwards to please them, for no other reason than they are pretty. They become spoiled brats.

When I first met Duppyraces in the lobby while picking up Michael Shermer from the Holiday Inn, I thought to myself, "Who's this? Shermer has a groupie already? Oh, she is even going with us to the JREF!" and I realized that she was going on the cruise. Then it quickly turned to, "Wow, she looks like trouble."

I am usually a pretty good judge of people. Even from the first moment, I typically peg people about right. I blew this one in spectacular fashion.

She turned out to be friendly, laid back, un-demanding, witty, and generally just fun to be around. Sometimes, it is really nice to be surprised.

How funny. I had the same misconception about her (as we were giving her and Dr. Shermer a ride to the Holiday Inn after the Bon Voyage party). Within twenty-four hours, I realized that I had made a serious mistake. Duppy Rocks!

[Geek Goddess]

Duppy (believe this or not) was the subject of discrimination by me, at the beginning of the cruise. In my experience, it is very common that especially pretty women tend to have pretty severe emotional/social skill deficiencies. It is my theory that they get that way by having all the men they interact with over backwards to please them, for no other reason than they are pretty. They become spoiled brats.

.

All of us make judgements based on experience - which is called 'rational discrimination" What separates us from knuckle-draggers is that we are able to adjust our views based on new inputs. One of my very good friends, also an engineer from Colorado School of Mines, looks so much like Halle Berry (face, body, everything) that if she had a tan she'd be stopped for autographs. It causes her no end of problems at work, and I've noticed, when we go out together, that the quickest turn-off for her is when a man comments on her looks early on...

Men probably don't notice this, but men themselves, who are "Ken doll, Calendar Men of USC" often tend to be arrogant (even without any other redeeming qualities) and quite often treat women rather poorly, for the same reason that Scott described - women fall all over them, flatter them, try to flirt with them. My ex is extremely good-looking, tall, athletic, all that, but he's a bit oblivious to it and so not too bad (not too smart, either). A formerly good friend turned temporary romantic interest was the same, but had a sense of entitlement about himself because of his look and build - all about appearances and trappings. He thought all women were out to 'snare' him because of his looks and job (that relationship lasted until I got to know him well...) Pretty guys all.

My best friend and love-of-my-life is best described as 'average' - height, looks, the way he dresses. Slightly balding, slightly paunchy. But he's brilliant, funny, the most kind and generous person I know, hugely successful self-made millionaire businessman/engineer with several high-tech patents and a piano scholarship to Julliard in his youth. I would not have looked at him twice on the street - the 'rational discrimination' and gene-selecting part of my brain wouldn't have noticed him. So it works both ways.

Being female, and in my youth fairly attractive, I experienced some of the same type of reaction, even from my engineering professors!

[SkeptiKilt]

I work at Big Science Inc., so I'm not surprised by the combination of brilliant and totally hot -- but it's always nice to run across a new example.:D

[duppyraces]

<....> I am usually a pretty good judge of people. Even from the first moment, I typically peg people about right. I blew this one in spectacular fashion <.....>
Well, we JREF'ers are masters of hitching rides and great timing. Thanks for the lift, doll. ::grin:: If I'd known you were thinking such things about me initially, I would have slugged you. Well, you were right about two things. I have severe emotional/social skills deficiencies, and I am trouble. When I look in the mirror, I see an awkward 13 year old pimply computer geek boy with a Brooklyn makeover, so it does always take me aback to realize what people's first impressions are. I was talking to Banachek and mentioned the Demon Haunted World at one point. He looked shocked that I'd ever read a book. He asked me to repeat myself, and then admitted that he was surprised. lol. Methinks it's time to don a smarter looking mask. ;) But being Patsy from Absolutely Fabulous can be so addictive. Thanks for the final grade, teach. And in Vegas, *I'm* going to be the one with all the green chips. I'm studying up!

[VPescado]

When I look in the mirror, I see an awkward 13 year old pimply computer geek boy with a Brooklyn makeover, so it does always take me aback to realize what people's first impressions are.

To be fair, the picture of yourself that you've chosen to use for your Avatar, doesn't do you justice. :p

[SkepticScott]

I have severe emotional/social skills deficiencies, and I am trouble.I spoke with you a few times, duppyraces, and I don't think either of those are true. When I look in the mirror, I see an awkward 13 year old pimply computer geek boy with a Brooklyn makeoverYou need a better mirror because the one you have now is obviously defective!

[scotth]

Well, we JREF'ers are masters of hitching rides and great timing. Thanks for the lift, doll. ::grin:: If I'd known you were thinking such things about me initially, I would have slugged you. Well, you were right about two things. I have severe emotional/social skills deficiencies, and I am trouble. When I look in the mirror, I see an awkward 13 year old pimply computer geek boy with a Brooklyn makeover, so it does always take me aback to realize what people's first impressions are. I was talking to Banachek and mentioned the Demon Haunted World at one point. He looked shocked that I'd ever read a book. He asked me to repeat myself, and then admitted that he was surprised. lol. Methinks it's time to don a smarter looking mask. ;) But being Patsy from Absolutely Fabulous can be so addictive. Thanks for the final grade, teach. And in Vegas, *I'm* going to be the one with all the green chips. I'm studying up!

I suggest you don't change a thing. It can be quite an advantage to be underestimated. Use what has been given you to the best of your (and our) advantage.

I can't wait to return to the table in your company (among others).....

[The Central Scrutinizer]

To be fair, the picture of yourself that you've chosen to use for your Avatar, doesn't do you justice. :p

She looks like she just got home from the pub!

[duppyraces]

She looks like she just got home from the pub!
You're only saying that because that's the only way you've ever seen me. Sometimes I'm going to the pub! And why the hell did you miss the cruise, Scrut?

[Beady]

She turned out to be friendly, laid back, un-demanding, witty, and generally just fun to be around. Sometimes, it is really nice to be surprised.

And don't forget smart as hell (Hmm... Just how smart is hell?).

One other comment I heard about Duppy, spoken almost in a tone of awe, "She likes the same things guys like!"

I think we've discovered a new JREF dynamic, the Duppy Effect. Just have to come up with a succinct definition.

[Beady]

Being female, and in my youth fairly attractive...

I kind of hate to disappoint you, but you still don't exactly win the Ugly Award.

[SkepticScott]

I think we've discovered a new JREF dynamic, the Duppy Effect. Just have to come up with a succinct definition.What if we just define it as "that which duppy has" and leave it as a mystery? Some things are better of left unexplained.

It was fun snorkeling with you and Mrs. Beady at Cococay. Did you get to the deep section?

[The Central Scrutinizer]

You're only saying that because that's the only way you've ever seen me. Sometimes I'm going to the pub! And why the hell did you miss the cruise, Scrut?

I've never been on a crusie, and from everything I've heard about them, I have no interest in going on one. Too many annoying tourists (present company excluded).

But I will be at TAM V!

[duppyraces]

I agree with Scott, some things are better off unexplained. Thanks, Beady. I'll pay you that hundred later. Or you can always take it out of my bank card. Now lets move on to more exciting subjects, like the fact I may have my parents talked into going to TAM! Well, at least to Vegas during TAM, and maybe to attend a day of lectures. :) I am thrilled. I want to show you all off.

[SkepticScott]

...I may have my parents talked into going to TAM! Well, at least to Vegas during TAM, and maybe to attend a day of lectures.Wow! Fantastic, I look forward to meeting the duppyparents. Is anyone else bringing friends or relatives? I'd love to talk my cousin into going, he was a skeptic but has gone to the Woo Side in the past couple years.

[BrianSI]

What should I wear?

I am thrilled. I want to show you all off.

[BrianSI]

For what it's worth Duppy, my first impression was hope. Hope there may be more like you out there. Especially after the dinner chat.

[Beady]

What should I wear?

Depends on how much of you she wants to show off.

[Beady]

So, finally got around to uploading some pics. Here's us:

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/189445006e42f0e46.jpg

And here's Hutch:

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/189445006e437f954.jpg

And here's a really strange looking fellow we met along the way:

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/189445006e433d30e.jpg

[duppyraces]

lol your "accidental" reversal of captions had me actually laughing out loud. Nice


So, finally got around to uploading some pics. Here's us:




And here's Hutch:



And here's a really strange looking fellow we met along the way:

[Geek Goddess]

:o

I kind of hate to disappoint you, but you still don't exactly win the Ugly Award.

[mumchup]

Duppy, that new avatar is killin' me! I haven't seen that show in WAY too long.

[SkepticScott]

duppy, mumchup
I have to confess I don't watch much TV (strange as it may seem given where I work). What show is it?

[mumchup]

It was a British show about 2 alcoholic, drug-abusing, way-way-way-over-the-top women. It was one of the funniest shows ever.

[elaine]

duppyraces,

LOVE the new avatar!!!! Think I'll watch some Ab Fab tonight.

[SkepticScott]

Ahh, Ab Fab. Thanks.

[Boo]

I had heard about the duppy effect and was prepared to be the wallflower once again, after all who can compete with smart AND drop dead gorgeous. Instead she greeted me with a hug, told me she thought my boots were hot and wanted to lick them. I'm in love with duppy.




Boo

[SkepticScott]

Boo, you'll never be a wallflower.

[Boo]

:o

Happy Birthday you smooth talker, you.


Boo

[duppyraces]

I had heard about the duppy effect and was prepared to be the wallflower once again, after all who can compete with smart AND drop dead gorgeous. Instead she greeted me with a hug, told me she thought my boots were hot and wanted to lick them. I'm in love with duppy.


Boo You have got to be f'n kidding me on the first part (YOU?? A WALLFLOWER? EVER? ROFL! I couldn't get a date to the prom), but I like that last line. ::grin:: To be honest, when I arrived at the JREF, I was a little nervous because sometimes I can be really shy (in person, not so much online, lol) and have no clue what to say, especially when you know everyone around is *really* bright and well, like when you don't want to intrude on conversations and all that, but you don't want anyone to notice you're shy and standing in front of a wall looking around, because that makes it worse. So I walk in, stumble around trying to look like I know what I'm doing, and this amazing creature starts talking to me. Stunning eyes, wide, warm smile, outgoing with that sort of sexy, natural confidence we all wish we had, and she made me feel instantly at ease. I felt relief wash over me. And then she introduces herself as "Boo". I was stunned. I was like, "YOU'RE Boo? And all the old conversations in Phil's Pub flash before my eyes like the green lines of code from Matrix, and then...wait, WHERE ARE THE BOOTS!" It was our defining, bonding moment. Thank you for that, and I love you too, Boo.

Anyway, no more Duppy effect talk. It'll turn into the "Duppy's not all that" effect (if it hasn't already) and then I'll be really insecure the next time. Good thing about this group is you really can't stay awkward for long. :)

[duppyraces]

duppyraces,

LOVE the new avatar!!!! Think I'll watch some Ab Fab tonight.
Thanks! I'll probably put the dog back sooner or later, but Patsy was always my role model. I haven't seen the show in awhile either. Why can't we all live next to each other? We could get together with Mumchup, smoke cigars, and pull a marathon.

[scotth]

Thanks! I'll probably put the dog back sooner or later, but Patsy was always my role model. I haven't seen the show in awhile either. Why can't we all live next to each other? We could get together with Mumchup, smoke cigars, and pull a marathon.

We could do like the libertarian move to VT, I think it's VT. It might have been NH, I can't remember, but that isn't the important part. We pick a city and all move there. I vote for Las Vegas.

[SkepticScott]

:o

Happy Birthday you smooth talker, you.Thank you Boo, and what I said is true.

[elaine]

Thanks! I'll probably put the dog back sooner or later, but Patsy was always my role model. I haven't seen the show in awhile either. Why can't we all live next to each other? We could get together with Mumchup, smoke cigars, and pull a marathon.

I've started without you. I've just put in a DVD.

[duppyraces]

We could do like the libertarian move to VT, I think it's VT. It might have been NH, I can't remember, but that isn't the important part. We pick a city and all move there. I vote for Las Vegas. Ditto

[SkepticScott]

I vote for Las Vegas.Vegas is good. If I go there for a visit this fall I'll scout out sites. Do we wanted a woo-less gated community, or should it be open? :)

[scotth]

Anyway, no more Duppy effect talk.

I didn't mean to get anything started.

[scotth]

Vegas is good. If I go there for a visit this fall I'll scout out sites. Do we wanted a woo-less gated community, or should it be open? :)

Open, I hate gated communities. They don't really keep out anybody that you really want kept out. They do make it a giant hassle for your friends to come visit.

[BrianSI]

But you get to feel all superior and stuff.

[duppyraces]

I didn't mean to get anything started.
As world renowned Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan says, "ssshhtt!"

Boy, that reminds me how much fun it was to do that to Cleon at dinner. He was trying to stifle laughing about something (I think it was the singing waiters?), and when I did that to make him stop, it kept making it worse. So I kept doing it. Good times.

[Hamradioguy]

Is anyone else bringing friends or relatives? I'd love to talk my cousin into going, he was a skeptic but has gone to the Woo Side in the past couple years.

I have a couple of cousins and a neice who'd positively love TAM5. May be tough (they're not woos, just reluctant to cough up the money). Hey, let's work on the idea of bringing a friend or relative to share the education and the fun.

[Geek Goddess]

and have no clue what to say, especially when you know everyone around is *really* bright and well, like when you don't want to intrude on conversations and all that, but you don't want anyone to notice you're shy and standing in front of a wall looking around, because that makes it worse.

I'm having a flashback listening to you talk - we've all been there, and we're over it (or at least faking it well)...

As my dearest friend says to me (when I'm :whine mode on): "You're beautiful, brilliant, funny, and people love you, so shut up and deal with it"

[Geek Goddess]

But you get to feel all superior and stuff.

Yea, without the gate, they won't be able to tell us from the woos, right?

[duppyraces]

I'm having a flashback listening to you talk - we've all been there, and we're over it (or at least faking it well)...

As my dearest friend says to me (when I'm :whine mode on): "You're beautiful, brilliant, funny, and people love you, so shut up and deal with it"
Or you just let the beautiful, brilliant, funny woman next to you carry the conversation at the table and hope it rubs off, as I did the night you and I sat together at Banachek's table.

[Geek Goddess]

Or you just let the beautiful, brilliant, funny woman next to you carry the conversation at the table and hope it rubs off, as I did the night you and I sat together at Banachek's table.

Ok. You, me, Boo, all the great women here and there, are now Official Members of the JREF Mutual Admiration Society. I'll be sending the secret decoder rings (designer, natch) via passenger pigeons next week sometime.

[SkepticScott]

secret decoder rings (designer, natch)Did I mention that one of my interests is cryptography? I may have to be distracted to avoid breaking your code, "just for fun". ;)

[mumchup]

And the first coded message will be "Stoli Dahling?"

[scotth]

I have a couple of cousins and a neice who'd positively love TAM5. May be tough (they're not woos, just reluctant to cough up the money). Hey, let's work on the idea of bringing a friend or relative to share the education and the fun.


Agreed!

I had just written this in another thread just before reading your post.

We've got to find a way to recruite a large enough voting group of American's to make a difference on this. They (the people running in elections) need to know that our community even exists. They're always worried about the "Hispanic vote", the "Black vote", the "Catholic Vote", or the "Someother Vote", but it is never the "Rational vote" or the "Skeptical Vote". We need to start doing a better job of converting our friends. We really need to start recruiting. We need grow a lot. And we need to look and act enough like a community that we begin to be recognized as such.

Should I send that to Hal?

[scotth]

We all need to grab somebody, get them to read "Demon Haunted World", and "The Faith Healer", maybe and drag them to TAM.

[Geek Goddess]

We all need to grab somebody, get them to read "Demon Haunted World", and "The Faith Healer", maybe and drag them to TAM.

and 'Why People Believe Weird Things" and then maybe "The End of Reason"

Then we got 'em

[Jeff Wagg]

Here I am with my husband Kevin at Tulum. Hopefully there's enough detail for those who aren't sure who we are to recognize us, but if not I'll post a better photo later.

Felicity

I remember you too, and I wanted to spend more time with you..but alas..

Hopefully, I'll see you guys at another event. You were such a cute couple!

[Beady]

I had heard about the duppy effect and was prepared to be the wallflower once again...

Why is it that the women who are shy or unsure about their weight or looks the ones who don't have to be? And here's another really odd thing I've noticed: every one of the skepchicks would have had me too intimidated to talk to them, back in high school (and for several years after); I would never have worked up the guts to ask any of them out. And they're all complaining about being geeks, homely, whatever!

I like my taste in women and, quite frankly, I take it as a personal insult when you guys talk about yourselves that way. Knock it off! All of you! :mad:

[r1z08]

Wow! This thread jumped way off of its' tracks! I thought that the cruise was amazing. Incredible people having an incredible time together. I cannot wait for the next one.

[r1z08]

Oh...and for those who have not been fortunate enough to meet Boo in person, you don't know what you are missing.

[Flops]

Oh, yeah, I totally recognize you guys! So awesome to see you in the forums and to have met you on the trip! As I keep trying to explain my vacation to people here at home (trying desperately not to look like a cult member), I find myself repeating..."but..but..you don't understand...I just never meet that many people I have that much in common with...core things...where I'm excited with every new conversation...yet everyone is different and interesting and we even had these really young couples and..." and that's usually when I lose them. Anyway. I really enjoyed getting to know you.
We enjoyed meeting you too, duppy! I think I have it in me to become a cruise addict. I'm already looking at the Royal Caribbean website and thinking about planning something for next year...

The day after we got back I found myself in Borders with a 30% off coupon and wound up buying Why Darwin Matters. The clerk commented that it looked interesting, and I proudly said, "I met the author last week!" I even name-dropped Randi, so maybe the clerk will be inspired to investigate further.

Felicity

[Flops]

Hopefully, I'll see you guys at another event. You were such a cute couple!
Awww, thanks! I hope to see you, the Beadys, mumchup, and any other New Englanders I may have forgotten at local events in the future. We met SkepticScott at just such an event a month or so before the cruise.

Felicity

[scotth]

Wow! This thread jumped way off of its' tracks! I thought that the cruise was amazing. Incredible people having an incredible time together. I cannot wait for the next one.

How about a few more pictures then.... I have lots.

Also, identify yourself new poster and cruiser. And welcome!

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_924450163caacc51.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1369) http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_924450163d91c495.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1370)
Cozumel and Susan taking off.
http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_924450163ebac6b4.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1371) http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_924450163fa96391.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1372)
Susan awing and just a nice shot of the dock.
http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_9244501643225f50.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1374) http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_9244501643e3addb.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1375)
Dave probably thinking, "Are we really gonna...", and yummmmm....
http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_9244501645625b55.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1376) http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_924450164618942d.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1377)
The Beady's having fun, and Hal & I.

[Geek Goddess]

Why is it that the women who are shy or unsure about their weight or looks the ones who don't have to be?

I like my taste in women and, quite frankly, I take it as a personal insult when you guys talk about yourselves that way. Knock it off! All of you! :mad:


It's a *mystery*

[Beady]

It's a *mystery*

Bugger the mystery.

[mumchup]

Mrs. Beady must be part rabbit, I have a picture of her with bunny ears too. I'll have to post it when I get home.
I am now imagining the Beady home photo album. Pictures of them with all manner of interesting and important people, in all sorts of exotic locales, and a pair of little pink antennae emerging from Mrs. Beady's head in every one. :)

[Beady]

Mrs. Beady must be part rabbit

No, only two kids that she'll admit to.

I am now imagining the Beady home photo album. Pictures of them with all manner of interesting and important people, in all sorts of exotic locales, and a pair of little pink antennae emerging from Mrs. Beady's head in every one. :)

One of the group photos from the Goodbye party would have had Randi with bunny ears, except someone tried to break my fingers.

[SkeptiKilt]

It's been my experience that women who were wallflowers in high school often bloom spectacularly. One of my favorite quotes, and I wish I knew the author to give credit where it's due, is
A beautiful girl is an accident of nature; a beautiful woman is a work of art.

[Cleon]

No, only two kids that she'll admit to.

:dl:

[r1z08]

My apologies for my anonymity. I'm Rob. I came with my brother, John, on the cruise. I am the fellow on the left side of the first picture on post #28 playing with the Ouija. I would have set a link to the pic, but I do not have enough posts yet. Sorry.

[Beady]

I think I have it in me to become a cruise addict. I'm already looking at the Royal Caribbean website and thinking about planning something for next year...

Thought about it, but then I realized that it was The Group that made the trip for me. If at least some of you guys aren't along, I'd just as soon spend a week at Disneyworld or Key West. Of course, if any of you want to get together at either of those places... :)

[scotth]

My apologies for my anonymity. I'm Rob. I came with my brother, John, on the cruise. I am the fellow on the left side of the first picture on post #28 playing with the Ouija. I would have set a link to the pic, but I do not have enough posts yet. Sorry.

Awesome! I've found another neighbor!

[SkeptiKilt]

I'd do just about any sort of vacation with this group, even Disneyland/world.

[Geek Goddess]

My apologies for my anonymity. I'm Rob. I came with my brother, John, on the cruise. I am the fellow on the left side of the first picture on post #28 playing with the Ouija. I would have set a link to the pic, but I do not have enough posts yet. Sorry.

and he bought me lunch at the airport....

[SkepticScott]

I'd do just about any sort of vacation with this group, even Disneyland/world.My feelings exactly. It's only four months until TAM5, can we hold out that long?

[duppyraces]

My apologies for my anonymity. I'm Rob. I came with my brother, John, on the cruise. I am the fellow on the left side of the first picture on post #28 playing with the Ouija. I would have set a link to the pic, but I do not have enough posts yet. Sorry.
Hi Rob! I was hoping you'd show up! Hanging out in the cruise terminal with you two ahead of time was such fun. Remember, sign your NAME and the DATE on the form. And be sure to bring an extra pair of underwear to TAM in case they lose my luggage. You are going to TAM, aren't you?

[elaine]

Hi Rob! I was hoping you'd show up! Hanging out in the cruise terminal with you two ahead of time was such fun. Remember, sign your NAME and the DATE on the form. And be sure to bring an extra pair of underwear to TAM in case they lose my luggage. You are going to TAM, aren't you?

So are you dressing as Pats at TAM?

[duppyraces]

So are you dressing as Pats at TAM? Smashing idea, darling. ;) If I were only that tall...

[Hutch]

So, finally got around to uploading some pics. Here's us:

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/189445006e42f0e46.jpg

And here's Hutch:

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/189445006e437f954.jpg

And here's a really strange looking fellow we met along the way:

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/189445006e433d30e.jpg


Just watch what gets left in your bed during TAM5, Mister!

[scotth]

Just watch what gets left in your bed during TAM5, Mister!

You are going to have access to Beady's bed?

Never mind, forget I asked, I don't want to know.:D

[Boo]

Oh...and for those who have not been fortunate enough to meet Boo in person, you don't know what you are missing.

I am never going to get my ego through the door way if you gents keep this up.


*Hugs* to you and your brother and you had both better be at TAM!



Boo

[CriticalThanking]

Any news on Cunir's condition?

CT

[r1z08]

Hi Rob! I was hoping you'd show up! Hanging out in the cruise terminal with you two ahead of time was such fun. Remember, sign your NAME and the DATE on the form. And be sure to bring an extra pair of underwear to TAM in case they lose my luggage. You are going to TAM, aren't you?


LOL....that guy in the cruise terminal was a tenacious li'l bugger wasn't he? Extra under-garments will be packed in case of another luggage scare.

The way that you asked about me going to TAM 5 did not seem like a question, more like a statement. The "aren't you?" was a clever facade to make your statement look inquisitive. I am planning on making it to TAM5, but I do not have a definite answer as of yet. Right now I am looking at about 90% Yes / 10% No.

[r1z08]

Looks like Boo is not asking me to go either!

BTW, Boo, I have another barbed-wire necklace (like the one I always wear that you liked) if you want it. I can give it to you at TAM should my yes percentage increase.

[SkeptiKilt]

I have another barbed-wire necklace (like the one I always wear that you liked)

Reminds me of my favorite line from Weird Science, which for some reason isn't in the IMDB memorable quotes list.

[Beady]

Just watch what gets left in your bed during TAM5, Mister!

Gee, and here I've been wasting my time on Duppy and Geek Goddess!

[scotth]

Gee, and here I've been wasting my time on Duppy and Geek Goddess!

Oh snap! Now I really don't want to know.

[Geek Goddess]

Gee, and here I've been wasting my time on Duppy and Geek Goddess!


Shiver me timbers....

[SkepticScott]

Any news on Cunir's condition?CT,
On Tuesday Randi told me that Cunir would be flying home Wednesday (6 Sept.). The operation was a success, the screws were inserted. His mother didn't have to fly over from Sweden.:clap: :clap:

[r1z08]

Shermer: "Handsome fella, isn't he?"
Duppy: "Well, he has quite a handsome brain."

(Overheard at the Bon Voyage party at the JREF and quite possibly the coolest thing I have heard a woman say in a long time)

[scotth]

Shermer: "Handsome fella, isn't he?"
Duppy: "Well, he has quite a handsome brain."

(Overheard at the Bon Voyage party at the JREF and quite possibly the coolest thing I have heard a woman say in a long time)

You heard them talking about me, too? :boxedin:

[Brown]

I just wanted to say that I loved the pictures and the stories that go with them. Thanks for sharing, all.

[r1z08]

Quite possibly, scotth

[BrianSI]

Shermer: "Handsome fella, isn't he?"
Duppy: "Well, he has quite a handsome brain."

(Overheard at the Bon Voyage party at the JREF and quite possibly the coolest thing I have heard a woman say in a long time)

I don't happen to think of brains as aesthetically pleasing in the least, but that would be why I didn't follow in my father's and grandather's steps and become a doctor. (And does Duppy have some crazy CAT scan vision or something? I knew it! ... she's an android!! An android that likes bloody marys.)

Oh, and welcome to the forum. Equal parts crazy and uber-intellectual. The politics section seems tempting at first to us all, but I can save you some time by suggesting you avoid it. I didn't find you to be the least bit corrosive.

[Beady]

Shiver me timbers....

If you really want me to.

[BrianSI]

Okay, this thread is supposed to be for actual pictures, not upsetting mental images. No offense.

[Beady]

I think we were too busy to stop for photos.

[SkepticScott]

And does Duppy have some crazy CAT scan vision or something?Maybe he had a transparent skull, like one character mentioned on Deep Space 9, or maybe duppyraces is Supergirl's sercret identity!

I think we were too busy to stop for photos.I know I was too busy being astonished to even think about taking pictures during Banachek's performance.