The Second Annual Semi-Official Hutch List...

[Hutch]

....of TAM attendees.

I get these from the "who's coming to TAM" and other threads that I knew about.

If I didn't get your name or you decide in the near future to come, please add to the thread and I'll update it periodically.

And if you don't like the category I placed you in or you think I should have you elsewhere or you just don't like lists...

Hutchs' First Law: It's my list
Hutchs' Second Law: I get to make the rules
Hutchs' Third Law: All complaints and carping will be cheerfully and humbly ignored.

So without further ado...

Over 2,500 Posts: Everybody knows your name (17)

CFLarsen overload...overload..overload
Paul C. Anagostopoulos 11,249
Central Scrutinizer 9,919
Soapy Sam 9,038
Tim 6,591
Luciana Nery 6,138
Kiless 6,109
TKingdoll 5,170
RS Lancaster 4,723
Delphi-Ote 3,958
Slingblade 3,701
Hutch 3,608
Jas 3,089
JLam 3,032
Terry 3,015
Beleth 2,859
MLynn 2,689
Tobais the Commie 2,520

1250-2500 Posts: Well-known about the Forum (10)

Badger 2,334
Xenxebar 2,037
Metullus 2,012
Elaine 1,997
Loon 1,721
Boo 1,700
TJStough 1,679
SqujishyDave 1,508
Skeptigirl 1,455
RustyPouch 1,326

500-1250 Posts: Oh yes, I remember your posts well (17)

PirateLad 1,145 (auditing, not attending sessions)
Antique Hunter 1,102
Skeptic Scott 1,033
Illegal Argument 985
Scotth 881
Articulett 790
Lessthanthreelogic 786
ElSpectre 777
BrianSI 750
Glennmr78 683
vBloke 672
Kochanski 621
TriangleMan 590
Wowbagger 587
Grayman 581
Overman 531
Bad Astronomer 517


100-500 Posts: Ah, can I look at your Avatar to remind me…(12)

SixSixSix 427
Dinsdale Piranha 417
SPQR 392
Gulliamo 387
Duppyraces 345
AK-Dave 328
HamRadioGuy 320
Orb 272
Lynn 268
Alliebubs 210
GeekGoddess 152
Vpescado 133

1-100 Posts: Well, you obviously do have a life…(19)

Snex 87
Doubting Stephen 81
SkeptiKilt 74
Stir 65
Huatden 65
DesktopIcon 57
Curt 51
Krash 42
Troylus 37
Ed Baehr 32
Bearcub 30
Fitter 28
Unk 27
GamblingCruiser 22
Frogberto 17
Xargs 17
Slipknotmcfadden 12
Keerax 11
Infidel Guy 5
Merous 3

Special In-Perpetuity Board Member for as Long as I make the Lists:

Hal Bidlack


NOTED WAFFLERS (say they may be there…or maybe not) (17)

Cleon
Rebecca
Athon
Wollery
Beady
Patricio Elicer
King Merv
Walter Wayne
HeyLeroy
hcMom
Supercorgi
Tanstaafl
Grunion
Smart Cookie
DeBergerac
Fengirl
Asmodean


Sooo, but my count, that's about 77 folks that are committed, and another 17 that may be coming. Take half of the wafflers, and we're close to 85 Forumites and it is still nearly 4 months before TAM!!

Now, who Else?

[kittynh]

I just want to ride a coaster with you. IF you don't mind going deaf in at least one ear from my screams.

[scotth]

Thanks Hutch!

[Patricio Elicer]

For the record, I'm all set as for air tickets and hotel reservation. Arriving at LV Monday 15th, departing Thursday 25th.

[Horatius]

I'll be there. I just crossed the 100 limit, so I guess I'm verging on not having a life :)

[Kitten]

I'll be there. Grad school can be set aside for a long weekend!

[Hutch]

I just want to ride a coaster with you. IF you don't mind going deaf in at least one ear from my screams.

Take your pick; the Manhattan Express at NewYork NewYork or the Nascar one near the Riveria...

[tim]

Hutch, I'm reliably informed Fengirl will be there! :D

[Hutch]

OK, amend the List to add the Following:

Kittynh--12,391
Patricio Elicer--2,474
Kitten--950
Fengirl--306
Horatius--147
Puggy--19

NOTE: I am presuming that Kitty is bringing Kitten2 and Pool Boy with her and while neither posts here regularly, both are well-known to most Forumites

So we're now up to 81 for-sures (82 if you count rebecca, but she has been playing coy..). Last year I think the total was about 119, so we still have a way to go to meet/beat last years' totals. Let's get after folks to get registered, people!!

[TobiasTheViking]

Over 2,500 Posts: Everybody knows your name (17)

Tobais the Commie 2,520


OMG, WOW, everyone knows my name....

* TobiasTheViking blushes

Thanks.

Btw, it is tobIAs not tobAIS. ;)

[Hutch]

Btw, it is tobIAs not tobAIS. ;)

I repeat.

Hutchs' First Law: It's my list
Hutchs' Second Law: I get to make the rules
Hutchs' Third Law: All complaints and carping will be cheerfully and humbly ignored.

Got That, Tobias? :D :D ;)

[tkingdoll]

If Rebecca's not going then I'm not going.

[Beady]

We may know by the end of this week. If Mrs Beady gets confirmed as "permanent" in her job, we're going. If she doesn't, it will then probably depend on whether Congress passes any kind of Immigration Reform before the TAM registration deadline.

So, write your Congresscritter.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

If Rebecca's not going then I'm not going.

If Rebecca's not going then I am going.

[KingMerv00]

If Rebecca's not going then I am going.

If Central Scrutinizer isn't going them I'm drinking his share of the liquor.

[TobiasTheViking]

I repeat.



Got That, Tobias? :D :D ;)

ARGHGHHH

(Rule 8) you, you (Rule 8)ing (Rule 8)(Rule 8). Spell that correctly or i am going to make you (Rule 8) your (Rule 8) with a (Rule 8)ing (Rule 8) up (Rule 8) Streisands (Rule 8).

Ehm, i mean, yes... :D

[exarch]

Add me to the wafflers. (Hey, I'm from Belgium, I'm allowed to waffle ...)

[tkingdoll]

If Rebecca's not going then I am going.

If you're going then I'm not coming.

[HeyLeroy]

Put me on the waffles list. Can mine be blueberry?

I'm about 75% sure I'm going, just hafta clear up some stuff with my travelling papers. Hopefully in time.

Backstory? OK. About fifteen years ago there was a guy with a name similar to mine, and a birthday close to mine, who was wanted for attempted murder. Found that out the hard way, trying to cross the border back from Detroit. Name still in book.

(ETA) Sure would be fun, my birthday's the 23rd.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

If you're going then I'm not coming.

:eye-poppi

[grayman]

If Rebecca's not going then I'm not going.


Then what do I do with all the chocolate???

:confused:

[Beady]

Then what do I do with all the chocolate???

To hell with the chocolate, what about the cooking oil?

[tim]

Air tickets for Lynn and I bought and paid for! Arriving 1.30pm Wednesday 17th.

[SkepticScott]

That's great Tim!

[Hutch]

Some more additions from the Poker Tournament thread (they can't let the rest of us know they are coming, but offer them a shot at a poker game...)

1. Phil--4,897
2. rebecca--3,903
3. Madmonk76--3,040
4. Stimpson J. Cat--1,632
5. mumchup--215
6. Rose--154
7. aofl--151
8. citytom--72
9. hawkeye-53

So for tking and Scrutinizer, it appears that rebecca is coming for now, so you can decide if you are coming or going....

That's 90 folks to date...will we crack 100 before the New Year?

[scotth]

Here is another one for ya, Hutch.

Fearless Jones (http://forums.randi.org/member.php?u=11644)

That is Susan. She is going to TAM and is a forum member. Just a member with no posts.

[tkingdoll]

So for tking and Scrutinizer, it appears that rebecca is coming for now, so you can decide if you are coming or going....



I changed my criteria. Now, I will only go if Hal posts in the forum at least once more before Xmas.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I changed my criteria. Now, I will only go if Hal posts in the forum at least once more before Xmas.

I will only go if tking goes and Rebecca stops stalking me.

[Hauteden]

....of TAM attendees.


Hutchs' First Law: It's my list
Hutchs' Second Law: I get to make the rules
Hutchs' Third Law: All complaints and carping will be cheerfully and humbly ignored.


Huatden 65


I guess that is supposed to be me. I know it is your list and all but I don't post much so people might get confused. So to clear it up yes I am going.

Hauteden

[Hutch]

I guess that is supposed to be me. I know it is your list and all but I don't post much so people might get confused. So to clear it up yes I am going.

Hauteden


Grumble, grumble...people sticking "e" in places never designed for an "e"...grumble.

I'll correct it on the next list.....maybe...:cool:

[xenxabar]

Grumble, grumble...people sticking "e" in places never designed for an "e"...grumble.

I'll correct it on the next list.....maybe...:cool:
Yeah, what's up with that? ;) :D
<snip>
1250-2500 Posts: Well-known about the Forum (10)

Badger 2,334
Xenxebar 2,037
</snip>

[scotth]

I'm anxious to see how Hutch makes that one your fault, xenxabar.

[Hutch]

AHA!!! So it was You who stole Hauteden's E!!

[scotth]

Thanks for not letting me down, Hutch.

[Hauteden]

Grumble, grumble...people sticking "e" in places never designed for an "e"...grumble.

I'll correct it on the next list.....maybe...:cool:

I get a little worried when people talk about sticking "e's" places. But I swear it is supposed to be there. But that still doesn't explain the whole switching of "a" & "u." I'm beginning to think somebody might have an issue with vowels. :D

Hauteden

[saganite]

I've been commanded to turn myself in--as a TAM registrant and entrant in the poker tourney. This post will make a grand total of two, total. But hey, I'm active at Skepchicks.

[xenxabar]

AHA!!! So it was You who stole Hauteden's E!!
*burb* Mmmm, delicious.:dc_tongue:

[JamesDillon]

I haven't registered yet, but I'll definitely be there.

[Beady]

Well, Real Life (tm) has intervened and we're not going. We either stay home and put a new roof on the house, or we go to TAM and come back to a rotting mess.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Well, Real Life (tm) has intervened and we're not going. We either stay home and put a new roof on the house, or we go to TAM and come back to a rotting mess.

Two words: credit card

[Beady]

Two words: credit card

Three words: The Amazing Cruise

[scotth]

Dang Beady... I hope you and Mrs Beady find a way of making it, anyway.

[grayman]

Well, Real Life (tm) has intervened and we're not going. We either stay home and put a new roof on the house, or we go to TAM and come back to a rotting mess.

Throw a tarp over the house, get a TAM scholarship, hitchhike to Las Vegas, beg for food and chocolate at TAM, hitch a ride back home.

See, you can afford it Beady!

:D

[Beady]

Dang Beady... I hope you and Mrs Beady find a way of making it, anyway.

Why Scott, I didn't know you cared! :blush:

Seriously, we could still do it if Mrs Beady's job goes permanent; then we can take a longer view of our debt. We were supposed to find out last week, but they put off the decision and, now that it's a new fiscal year, they're not even sure the permanent slots exist anymore.

Hutch can probably relate.

[Beady]

Throw a tarp over the house, get a TAM scholarship, hitchhike to Las Vegas, beg for food and chocolate at TAM, hitch a ride back home.

I remember those days. Now, though, they're only memories. :(

[Hutch]

Hutch can probably relate.

Well, with 25 years in service, It would take a pretty deep cut to get me, but I do remember sweating out a few VERA/VSIPs and "resturcturings"

Still, if a short-term infusion of cash is necessary, I may be persuaded to help out...easy credit terms are available....:eek: :jaw-dropp :covereyes

[Beady]

Still, if a short-term infusion of cash is necessary...

I appreciate the thought, but going further into debt when you're not sure of your income isn't really logical.

[grayman]

I appreciate the thought, but going further into debt when you're not sure of your income isn't really logical.

But it is the AMERICAN WAY!!!

[Hauteden]

AHA!!! So it was You who stole Hauteden's E!!

*burb* Mmmm, delicious.:dc_tongue:


Great now I feel somehow E-masculated.

:duck:

Hauteden

[xenxabar]

Great now I feel somehow E-masculated.

:duck:

Hauteden
Always happy to hlp out a fllow skptic. Hy! wr did all my 's go?

[Geek Goddess]

Well, Real Life (tm) has intervened and we're not going. We either stay home and put a new roof on the house, or we go to TAM and come back to a rotting mess.

Obviously you need to work on your priorities

[Beady]

Obviously you need to work on your priorities

If I went with my priorities, I'd leave both the JREF and the wife to ride shotgun on a stagecoach.

[duppyraces]

Two words: credit card
And to think, Beady found my credit card on the beach in Cococay. I think that one has 15 grand available. Bet you're kicking yourself about now for returning it to me, huh Beady? But seriously, sad news on TAM. :( Being recently unemployed (the cruise made me quit!), and seeing as I didn't have any roofs to repair, I was prepared to go into debt on same credit card to make TAM, but fortunately I found a nice new job this week with at least a year contract and a boss who has no issues with my taking the time off. Here's hoping Ms. Beady will fare even better.

Or to quote that venerable movie, Titanic, "Just the other night I was sleeping under a bridge, and now here I am, on the grandest ship in the world, having champagne with you fine people." It ain't over till it's over, Beady. Here's hoping you two will figure out a way to make it.

[Beady]

Here's hoping you two will figure out a way to make it.

Inch Allah.

[Geek Goddess]

( Being recently une

mployed (the cruise made me quit!), and seeing as I didn't have any roofs to repair, Or to quote that venerable movie, Titanic, "Just the other night I was sleeping under a bridge, and now here I am, on the grandest ship in the world, having champagne with you fine people." It ain't over till it's over, Beady. Here's hoping you two will figure out a way to make it.

Hey Ghost Lady:

I thought you were joking about the job thing last month! Blackjack school didn't pan out?

[SkepticScott]

I found a nice new job this week with at least a year contract and a boss who has no issues with my taking the time off.Congratulations, Duppy! :clap:

[duppyraces]

Hey Ghost Lady:

I thought you were joking about the job thing last month! Blackjack school didn't pan out? Ghost Lady! LOL. I don't know which is worse. That I've neglected posting long enough to be called Ghost Lady, or that I can't stop using the term "LOL". Well, I was joking about the blackjack school, but not the job. I never went back to work after the cruise. Having those amazing conversations with everyone made me realize what I needed to pursue in life. Unemployment. ha, I kid. But I knew if I went back for even one day, I'd end up stuck working 60 hour weeks for another year in a position that was good, character building hard work but had absolutely 0 mental stimulation and too many bug bites, just because it had a great retirement. As of tomorrow, I'm finally back in the uncertain world of the line of work I love (computers), but it's been a wonderful 6 weeks off. Come to think of it, I broke off a six month relationship right after TAM IV. I'm starting to see a pattern here.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I broke off a six month relationship right after TAM IV.

So you're free to start another one at TAM V!!! Woo-Hoo! I'm not looking for anything long term, 4-5 days would be fine.

[duppyraces]

So you're free to start another one at TAM V!!! Woo-Hoo! I'm not looking for anything long term, 4-5 days would be fine.
4 or 5 days?! Might as well break out the pre-nup. I don't know what kind of a girl you think I am, but respectable isn't on the list, Mister.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

4 or 5 days?! Might as well break out the pre-nup. I don't know what kind of a girl you think I am, but respectable isn't on the list, Mister.

/Mr. Burns

Excellent

/

[Geek Goddess]

Ghost Lady! LOL. I don't know which is worse. That I've neglected posting long enough to be called Ghost Lady, or that I can't stop using the term "LOL". Well, I was joking about the blackjack school, but not the job..

I was going by your handle 'Duppy' or is there a background I don't know????

[Hutch]

OK, here's the newest update of Forumites coming to TAM5 (number of current posts in parentheses)

Family connections:

Fowlsound--6,326
Avienda--125 (fowls' wife, who I wish would post here more often)
Chasing 23--93 (friend of fowl and avienda)
Gaza SuitThing--42 (also answers to Mr. Tkingdoll)
Fearless Jones--0 (but given credit as her husband is scotth)

Best of the Rest:

Girl 6--3,403
JamesDillon--1,646
RemieV--216
Zygar--77
Saganite--6

Hmmm, lets see, that's 77, plus 6, plus 9, plus these ten...Looks like we're over the 100 Forum Members threshold for the second year straight. Not bad people, and somebody bring a wide-angle lens for the group picture!!

[The Central Scrutinizer]

...somebody bring a wide-angle lens for the group picture!!

Hopefully I will have lost a few pounds before that.

[Zygar]

Not to derail your conversation, but I decided to register for TAM. I'm somewhere in the upper 70's in posts, but considering the rate I've been posting since I joined, saying I do have a life may be an overstatement.

[Hutch]

Not to derail your conversation, but I decided to register for TAM. I'm somewhere in the upper 70's in posts, but considering the rate I've been posting since I joined, saying I do have a life may be an overstatement.

Zygar, I have noted your attendance in my previous post.

As for the contention about you having a life or not, well, refer to the OP and Hutch's Rule 3 for that....

[BillC]

I should be coming.

[scotth]

Not bad people, and somebody bring a wide-angle lens for the group picture!!

I'll bring the wide-angle...... provided that I am informed when the group picture is going to take place.

[duppyraces]

I was going by your handle 'Duppy' or is there a background I don't know???? Ooo, you've done your homework! I think you're the only other person outside Jamaica who knows that particular meaning of the word. The background of duppyraces isn't nearly so romantic or mysterious. I used to have fun running my chihuahua puppy up and down the hall outside my apartment in Brooklyn in the middle of the night, it turned into a regular event, and I needed a new handle. :p I think my roomie at the time came up with calling her a duppy. Maybe she knows something I don't... :ghost: :ghost: :ghost:

[Geek Goddess]

Ooo, you've done your homework! I think you're the only other person outside Jamaica who knows that particular meaning of the word. The background of duppyraces isn't nearly so romantic or mysterious. I used to have fun running my chihuahua puppy up and down the hall outside my apartment in Brooklyn in the middle of the night, it turned into a regular event, and I needed a new handle. :p I think my roomie at the time came up with calling her a duppy. Maybe she knows something I don't... :ghost: :ghost: :ghost:

Just learned it this week! Neil Gaiman "Anansi Boys" Recognized it from your handle, looked it up.

[Zygar]

Zygar, I have noted your attendance in my previous post.

As for the contention about you having a life or not, well, refer to the OP and Hutch's Rule 3 for that....

Sorry, I must not have noticed that post.

I will respect your rules within the confines of this thread. :D

[SkepticScott]

The background of duppyraces isn't nearly so romantic or mysterious.I thought it came from 'puppyraces', with the first letter rotated, akin to '133t speak'. Silly me.

[exarch]

Well, good news and bad ...

My employer dumped over 12'000 Euros on my bank account at the end of last month.

The bad thing is that this was my severance pay.

The good thing is this means I can probably afford TAM5.

The other bad thing is I'll need to have a new job lined up for when I get back, otherwise I'll be in financial trouble again ...

The other good thing is I work in IT and will probably have no trouble finding a new job. Although I'm getting kind of tired of working in IT :(

So Hutch, switch me from waffler to attending. Now all that remains is to register and book flights and all that.

On second thought, working out an itinerary might take a while ...

[Hutch]

:(

So Hutch, switch me from waffler to attending. Now all that remains is to register and book flights and all that.

Done! :D

[Cleon]

Barring unforeseen termination of my employment or other financial hardship, you may also remove me from the "waffling" section.

w00t! I'm going to TAM! :j1:

[Hutch]

w00t! I'm going to TAM! :j1:

Great news, Cruise roomie!! If you think The Amazing Cruise was fun, wait until you get to TAM!

Now, what you need to do is post this in Politics and taunt all your favorite sparring partners (BPSCG, ZN, Jocko) for being pure politic hacks and not supporting the JREF by coming to TAM...;) :D

...Of course, that may make then register so that they can throw dinner rolls at you during the lunch break, but thems the breaks...:cool:

[SkepticScott]

throw dinner rolls at you during the lunch break, but thems the breaks...:cool:Dinner rolls crumble, rather than break. :)

[Hutch]

Dinner rolls crumble, rather than break. :)


Hmm..you must have had different rolls at Lunch than I had...:eek: :p

OK, add these folks and their posts to the attendees list:

Exarch--6,311
Cleon--6,156
RSLancaster--4,842
Patricio Elicer--2,512
TJ Stough--1,773
BillC--790
AtaraX--6

I'll have to revise my initial list and republish it this weekend so we can see all the attendees in one post--and one honkin' big post it'll be..

[scotth]

I'll have to revise my initial list and republish it this weekend so we can see all the attendees in one post--and one honkin' big post it'll be..

I was about to suggest that you do that. Great minds and all that...

Hey, what is up with all these new Smiley's? They've nearly all turned into monkeys.

:moncool:

[duppyraces]

Barring unforeseen termination of my employment or other financial hardship, you may also remove me from the "waffling" section.

w00t! I'm going to TAM! :j1:
Oh boy oh boy my drinking buddy is back! And I don't know what you're talking about, Scotth. :monkey2:

[scotth]

Oh boy oh boy my drinking buddy is back! And I don't know what you're talking about, Scotth. :monkey2:

Is it too early to reserve a few hours one evening for another round of BJ BlackJack?

[Patricio Elicer]

Hmmm, lets see, that's 77, plus 6, plus 9, plus these ten...Looks like we're over the 100 Forum Members threshold for the second year straight. Not bad people, and somebody bring a wide-angle lens for the group picture!!Also, I strongly recommend that the picture is taken somewhere outdoors in daylight. If not, we will once again end up with a crappy flash photograph.

[scotth]

Also, I strongly recommend that the picture is taken somewhere outdoors in daylight. If not, we will once again end up with a crappy flash photograph.

Not to worry..... If I get to take the photo, I'll be able to get to come out fine in nearly any setting. I'm bringing the entire rig.

[Cleon]

Oh boy oh boy my drinking buddy is back!

Indeed, there will be much intoxication rejoicing.

[Cleon]

Now, what you need to do is post this in Politics and taunt all your favorite sparring partners (BPSCG, ZN, Jocko) for being pure politic hacks and not supporting the JREF by coming to TAM...;) :D

Bah! They can stay in Politics, for all I care. I don't care what they think. I'll be spending a long weekend with duppyraces, Boo, teek, Becca...Gotta have priorities. ;)


...Of course, that may make then register so that they can throw dinner rolls at you during the lunch break, but thems the breaks...:cool:


So, tell me more about that shooting range with AK-47s...?

[grayman]

Not to worry..... If I get to take the photo, I'll be able to get to come out fine in nearly any setting. I'm bringing the entire rig.

Cool, I'm not used to having my photo taken without having to hold a sign with numbers under my chin.

[tim]

Bah! They can stay in Politics, for all I care. I don't care what they think. I'll be spending a long weekend with duppyraces, Boo, teek, Becca...Gotta have priorities. ;)




So, tell me more about that shooting range with AK-47s...?

Go here, Cleon....... http://www.thegunstorelasvegas.com/
If you click on the Japan Video link, left hand column.........

[Boo]

So many people to hug, so little time! *sigh*



Boo

[scotth]

So many people to hug, so little time! *sigh*



Boo

Aww, there will be plenty of time. Don't go skimping on the hugs.

[TJ]

Don't go skimping on the hugs.

I second this motion.

[TJ]

Hmm..you must have had different rolls at Lunch than I had...:eek: :p

OK, add these folks and their posts to the attendees list:

Exarch--6,311
Cleon--6,156
RSLancaster--4,842
Patricio Elicer--2,512
TJ Stough--1,773
BillC--790
AtaraX--6

I'll have to revise my initial list and republish it this weekend so we can see all the attendees in one post--and one honkin' big post it'll be..

Hutch, at the risk of being counted twice, ( I wouldn't want to skew the data) you had me listed in the OP.

[duppyraces]

Is it too early to reserve a few hours one evening for another round of BJ BlackJack? I already have a dance card with your name on it, baby! BJ every night! Er, you know what I mean. I hope that Jersey guy from the cruise who was flipping me hundred dollar chips sits next to our table again. :D

[scotth]

I can see that I will have a very popular BlackJack table, every night, then.

This is shaping up to be an excellent time. (Like it wasn't gonna be, anyway?!?!)

[SkepticScott]

I can see that I will have a very popular BlackJack table, every night, then.I may have to learn to play Blackjack well.;)

[TJ]

I'm in for blackjack.

[exarch]

So, tell me more about that shooting range with AK-47s...?

Pelting people with coins, dinner rolls, and now this guy is asking about AK-47s :eek:

[exarch]

I'm in for blackjack.

Hey, I actually know blackjack. Although the odds are much better in poker.
Provided you can properly play poker.

[tim]

Pelting people with coins, dinner rolls, and now this guy is asking about AK-47s :eek:

I seem to remember a certain Belgian at the range after TAM3..... :D

[Geek Goddess]

I can see that I will have a very popular BlackJack table, every night, then.

This is shaping up to be an excellent time. (Like it wasn't gonna be, anyway?!?!)

I'm bringing a blackjack player WITH me - I'll keep him supplied with vodka or scotch or something, and he'll win money for me :)

[Hutch]

I changed my criteria. Now, I will only go if Hal posts in the forum at least once more before Xmas.

He did. http://forums.randi.org/showpost.php?p=2007858&postcount=46

[exarch]

I seem to remember a certain Belgian at the range after TAM3..... :D

Sure, but I pointed it at the paper targets, not at fellow skeptics :p
Although I'm quite sure I bullseyed on the first shot with that Magnum ...

[Hutch]

OK, here is the most updated list. Total postings were taken at about 1100 am Sunday Central Time (US).

Over 2,500 Posts: Everybody knows your name (27)
CFLarsen 29,993
Kittynh 12,787
Paul C. Anagostopoulos 11,336
Central Scrutinizer 10,272
Soapy Sam 9,278
Tim 6,772 (husband of Lynn)
Fowlsound 6,550 (husband of avenida)
Luciana Nery 6,415
Exarch 6,326
Cleon 6,215
Kiless 6,109 (wife of Sixsixsix)
TKingdoll 5,792
RSLancaster 4,993
Phil 4,897
Delphi-Ote 4,170
Rebecca 4,163
Slingblade 4,071
Hutch 3,783
Girl 6 3,408
JLam 3,228
Jas 3,180
Madmonk76 3,064
Terry 3,096
Beleth 2,946
MLynn 2,715
Tobais the Commie 2,690
Patricio Elicer 2,553


1250-2500 Posts: Well-known about the Forum (12)

Badger 2,470
Elaine 2,337
Xenxabar 2,164
Metullus 2,077
TJStough 1,807
Boo 1,789
Loon 1,741
JamesDillon 1,667
Stimpson J. Cat 1,651
Skeptigirl 1,584
SquishyDave 1,550
RustyPouch 1,373

??Jeff Wagg 1,539 ??

500-1250 Posts: Oh yes, I remember your posts well (20)

Antique Hunter 1,206
Skeptic Scott 1,188
PirateLad 1,156 (auditing, not attending sessions)
Illegal Argument 1,061
Scotth 1.020
Lessthanthreelogic 997
Kitten 973
BrianSI 893
BillC 808
Articulett 796
Grayman 788
ElSpectre 783
Glennmr78 719
Kochanski 684
vBloke 680
TriangleMan 678
Overman 669
Wowbagger 651
Bad Astronomer 532


100-500 Posts: Ah, can I look at your Avatar to remind me…(21)

SixSixSix 429 (husband of kiless)
Dinsdale Piranha 425
SPQR 401
GeekGoddess 399
Gulliamo 390
HamRadioGuy 384
Duppyraces 355
AK-Dave 346
Fengirl 340
Orb 311
Lynn 283 (wife of tim)
Horatius 276
Mumchup 272
RemieV 246
Zygar 231
Alliebubs 211
Rose 154
aofl 155
Vpescado 141
Avienda 125 (wife of fowlsound)
SkeptiKilt 112



1-100 Posts: Well, you obviously do have a life…(27)

Fitter 95
Chasing 23 83
Snex 86
Doubting Stephen 83
Hauteden 80
Citytom 72
Stir 72
DesktopIcon 61
SpeederA 58
Hawkeye 53
Curt 53
Bearcub 43
Krash 42
Gaza SuitThing 42 (also answers to Mr. tkingdoll)
Troylus 37
Unk 36
Ed Baehr 33
Slipknotmcfadden 32
Puggy 26
AtaraX 26
GamblingCruiser 22
Xargs 18
Frogberto 17
Keerax 11
Saganite 6
Infidel Guy 5
Merous 3
Fearless Jones 0 (wife of scott h)


Special In-Perpetuity Board Member for as Long as I make the Lists:

Hal Bidlack 137

Special Mystery Guest???

Renata 3,449

So, at least 108 Forum members, about 90% of whom are posting regularly in the Forum.

Nice crowd.

[exarch]

Fowlsound's wife is called "avhienda". You spelled it wrong twice :p

And how the heck did he manage to get more posts than me? I suspect he's been beefing up his postcount in the humor forum ...

[Hutch]

Fowlsound's wife is called "avhienda". You spelled it wrong twice :p

I have a working reationship with the English language; I plan to keep working on it for the rest of my life...


And how the heck did he manage to get more posts than me? I suspect he's been beefing up his postcount in the humor forum ...

He's secretly been taking lessons from CFLarsen...

[Hutch]

And two more to add:

Jon the Geek--96
Ravdi--12

[grayman]

And yet, it will seem so empty without Marquis de Carabas...unless he's the Special Mystery Guest???

[Hutch]

And yet, it will seem so empty without Marquis de Carabas...unless he's the:

Quote:
Special Mystery Guest???


Be nice if it was, grayman; but I was referring to Renata, a lady who was instrumental in organizing the JREF'ers at TAM and who manages to combine ladylike skills with a iron fist managment that can cow even CFLarsen (though he be leath to admit it). If she is there, take advantage of finding out when she will lead the Thai Food visit.

And suezoled--if you're out there and still reading this Forum, my friend, will we see your indomitable personality again at TAM?

[JLam]

Don't forget Mrs.JLam!! :D

[Hutch]

Don't forget Mrs.JLam!! :D

I've been doing my level best to do so...I hope she has a sense of humor...

Anyway, two more additions

MrsJlam--14 posts

and one that should cause interest (and consternation, if not incontinence)

MarquisdeCarabas--11,243 posts

Alerts have been sent to all goat ranches in a 4 county area surrounding Vegas. :eek: :eek:

Now, if somebody can pry Shemp out of his new England fastness..

[scotth]

and one that should cause interest (and consternation, if not incontinence)

MarquisdeCarabas--11,243 posts


Don't do the bolded part.... MdC might consider that foreplay.:D

[slipknotmcfadden]

Just wanted to confirm that, yes, Slipknot (Carey) is registered and good to go. Woohoo!

[tim]

I do hope Renata makes it, Hutch - as long as she leaves her razor at home........... :eek:

[Puggy]

OMFG, Infidelguy is coming? Cool.

[SkepticScott]

as long as she leaves her razor at homeIf she shows up ready to "wax a wombat" you may wish she had brought a rzaor instead! :eek:

[tim]

If she shows up ready to "wax a wombat" you may wish she had brought a rzaor instead! :eek:

I am travelling with my own personal bodyguard this time - aka Lynn, the Ekky Thump champion of all England. Beware her prowess with deadly black pudding! :D

[Lynn]

Then what do I do with all the chocolate???

:confused:

Give it to Lynn :D

[Lynn]

Hutch I would be more dedicated and post more if only I could get to use the computer more often.tim only allows me 30mins a week :rolleyes:

[tim]

Lies, all lies! It's at least 32 minutes! :p

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Hutch I would be more dedicated and post more if only I could get to use the computer more often.tim only allows me 30mins a week :rolleyes:

Wow, he sounds like a real dick.

[tim]

Wow, he sounds like a real dick.


No, my father was Dick, I'm Tim. You should know by now, Scrut...........

[The Central Scrutinizer]

No, my father was Dick, I'm Tim. You should know by now, Scrut...........

But you are a dick! Unless you've recently changed jobs.

[tim]

But you are a dick! Unless you've recently changed jobs.

Right. I'm a private dick. A good thing my dad wasn't in the same occupation, otherwise he would have been private dick Dick. Isn't that a sort of small antelope that wants to be left alone?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dik-dik

[Jack]

Im commin

[tim]

Im commin


Is that a statement of intent or fact? :D

[Jack]

Is that a statement of intent or fact? :D
well, im registered

[Doubt]

I am trying to get there.

I may know if I can get the time off later today. My boss is heading into a meeting to try and see where I am supposed to be in January. But I have been trying to get that settled for 3 weeks now.

Unlike like last year, I will have the funds and the vacation time. Unlike last year, I have a heavy travel schedule.

[Chaos]

I´m coming, too.


I´ll bring chocolate.

[grayman]

I´m coming, too.


I´ll bring chocolate.

Kinder eggs, maybe?

[HeyLeroy]

Count me out. I got laid off recently, so that money'll go to living expenses. Should be back to work in a few weeks, though. Too bad, too, that would've been my birthday weekend, sorta.

[grayman]

Count me out. I got laid off recently, so that money'll go to living expenses. Should be back to work in a few weeks, though. Too bad, too, that would've been my birthday weekend, sorta.

There's always the scholarship. And if you show up, I'm sure we can arrange a cake or something ;) for your birthday week.

[Zygar]

Kinder eggs, maybe?

Kinder eggs are perhaps the greatest invention in history.

[grayman]

Here I go with another chocolate promise.

Zygar, will you be at TAM? If so, I know people. I can get you kinder eggs. ;)

[Zygar]

Here I go with another chocolate promise.

Zygar, will you be at TAM? If so, I know people. I can get you kinder eggs. ;)

:D Sounds great! Of course, they are available in Utah as well, but why pass up an offer of kinder eggs?

[HeyLeroy]

There's always the scholarship. And if you show up, I'm sure we can arrange a cake or something ;) for your birthday week.

Hey, I'm an optimist, so I'm not counting anything out, but the realist in me is putting on the frowny face.

[Doubt]

I am now officially going.

Small issue with the billing not going through yet, however. I will take that up with Linda tomorrow. Tried today and ended up with Randi on the phone.

ETA: But I won't be bringing Chocolate.

[tim]

I am now officially going.

Small issue with the billing not going through yet, however. I will take that up with Linda tomorrow. Tried today and ended up with Randi on the phone.

ETA: But I won't be bringing Chocolate.

Be prepared to be ignored by skepchicks, then! :D

[Doubt]

Be prepared to be ignored by skepchicks, then! :D

Now then. Those of us that live in chocolate deprived nations have learned to survive by making the most of our environment. Otherwise we would have grown extinct. Either that or the local skepchicks don't know there is something available other than Hershey's.....

[Hutch]

Well, it's been awhile since I've updated the list, and given that we are about 60 days out, seems like an appropriate time to do so.

Names in ITALICS have been added this time. Names in BOLD have been moved from one category to the next--remember, my list, my rules, I made'em up...


Over 2,500 Posts: Everybody knows your name (32)
CFLarsen
Kittynh
Paul C. Anagostopoulos
Central Scrutinizer
Soapy Sam
Tim (husband of Lynn)
Fowlsound
Luciana Nery
Exarch
Cleon
Kiless (wife of Sixsixsix)
TKingdoll
RSLancaster
Phil
Delphi-Ote
Rebecca
Slingblade
Hutch
Renata
Girl 6
JLam
Jas
Madmonk76
Terry
Beleth
MLynn
Tobais the Commie
Patricio Elicer
Badger
Elaine

Marquis DeCarabas
Chaos


1250-2500 Posts: Well-known about the Forum (14)

Xenxabar
Metullus
TJStough
Boo
Loon
JamesDillon
Jeff Wagg
Stimpson J. Cat
Skeptigirl
SquishyDave
RustyPouch
Doubt

Antique Hunter
Skeptic Scott


500-1250 Posts: Oh yes, I remember your posts well (20)

PirateLad (auditing, not attending sessions)
Illegal Argument
Scotth
Lessthanthreelogic
Kitten
BrianSI
BillC
Articulett
Grayman
ElSpectre
Glennmr78
Kochanski
vBloke
TriangleMan
Overman
Wowbagger
Bad Astronomer
Dumb All Over

Geek Goddess
Horatius


100-500 Posts: Ah, can I look at your Avatar to remind me…(23)

SixSixSix (husband of kiless)
Dinsdale Piranha
SPQR
Gulliamo
HamRadioGuy
Duppyraces
AK-Dave
Fengirl
Orb
Lynn (wife of tim)
Mumchup
RemieV
Zygar
Alliebubs
Rose
aofl
Vpescado
Avienda
SkeptiKilt
Jon the Geek

Fitter
SpeederA
Hawkeye

1-100 Posts: Well, you obviously do have a life…(31)

Chasing 23
Snex
Doubting Stephen
Hauteden
Stir
DesktopIcon
Curt
Bearcub
Krash
Gaza SuitThing (also answers to Mr. tkingdoll)
Troylus
Unk
Ed Baehr
Slipknotmcfadden
Puggy
AtaraX
GamblingCruiser
Xargs
Frogberto
Keerax
Saganite
Infidel Guy
Merous
Fearless Jones (wife of scott h)
Jack
BrianRunning
MrsJLam
Ravdin
Aelicthemysticdruid
Colorama
trojanavenger



Special In-Perpetuity Board Member for as Long as I make the Lists:

Hal Bidlack


By my count, that is 121 folks. Better call ahead Clkaus and reserve that entire Thai restaurant for all of TAM5..

[Hutch]

And add one more to the 2500+ post category:

Athon

[exarch]

And add one more to the 2500+ post category:

Athon

Woohoo! :D

[ottle]

I'm in the forum newbie category - aren't my 12 posts just adorable? :)

My husband and I will be there. We had a great time last year - can't wait for this year! :)

[skepHick]

I'm coming! Oh, and I will be at TAM! List me!

[tim]

I'm coming! Oh, and I will be at TAM! List me!


Yay! :D :D :D

[Hutch]

OK, I'll put up a new complete list the start of December, but we can now add:

Skephick
Electric Monk
Plastic Towel
Briandunning
Krash
Ottle
Lee Graham
a.real.girl

Rebecca may need a larger suite for the Forum Party...

[MLynn]

Yes, Rebecca may need to book a ballroom - :)

[LostAngeles]

Looking at my numbers, it looks like I can make it to TAM.

They do allow late registration right?

[tim]

Looking at my numbers, it looks like I can make it to TAM.

They do allow late registration right?


Good stuff! PM Linda............

[Hutch]

Ok, add three more:

Lost Angeles
Lisa Simpson
Recovering Yuppy

with the two ladies here, the number of skeptical ladies is well over 30 in number--that PJ party may need and extra room...:cool: ;) :o

[KingMerv00]

Add me too.

[Hutch]

Add me too.


*Hutch looks back over list*


*looks again*


Now how in the Holy h-e-double toothpicks did I miss you?

OK, add KingMerv00--and be sure to tell him to bring his proof of age with him on the pub crawl, unless hes' developed age lines and wrinkles in the past year...:p

[SkepticScott]

that PJ party may need an extra roomMine! I volunteer mine! :D

[Patricio Elicer]

Ok, add three more:

Lost Angeles
Lisa Simpson
Recovering Yuppy

with the two ladies here, the number of skeptical ladies is well over 30 in number--that PJ party may need and extra room...:cool: ;) :oWhoohoooo!

And Lisa is attending!!! :)

[KingMerv00]

*Hutch looks back over list*


*looks again*


Now how in the Holy h-e-double toothpicks did I miss you?

OK, add KingMerv00--and be sure to tell him to bring his proof of age with him on the pub crawl, unless hes' developed age lines and wrinkles in the past year...:p

You didn't miss me. I just registerd two days ago.

[rebecca]

Yes, Rebecca may need to book a ballroom - :)

Heh, that was option B. "B" for "Bitching expensive." We should be okay, as this suite is bigger than the old hospitality suite, I think. But, we might have to get a little cozy...

[exarch]

Heh, that was option B. "B" for "Bitching expensive." We should be okay, as this suite is bigger than the old hospitality suite, I think. But, we might have to get a little cozy...

Actually, those were two hospitality suites last year.

[Hutch]

Ok, I haven't posted a full update in about a month, so here is who I have on the roster to date:

Over 10,000 Posts: The Grandmasters (3)

CFLarsen
Kittynh
Paul C. Anagostopoulos


Over 2,500 Posts: Everybody knows your name (32)

Central Scrutinizer
Soapy Sam
Tim (husband of Lynn)
Fowlsound
Exarch
Cleon
Kiless (wife of Sixsixsix)
TKingdoll
RSLancaster
Phil
Delphi-Ote
Rebecca
Slingblade
Hutch
Renata
Girl 6
JLam
Jas
Madmonk76
Terry
Beleth
MLynn
Tobais the Commie
Patricio Elicer
Badger
Elaine
Marquis DeCarabas
Chaos
Boo
KingMerv00
LostAngeles
Lisa Simpson

1250-2500 Posts: Well-known about the Forum (15)

Xenxabar
Metullus
TJStough
Loon
JamesDillon
Jeff Wagg
Stimpson J. Cat
Skeptigirl
SquishyDave
RustyPouch
Doubt
SkepHick
Antique Hunter
Skeptic Scott
Grayman

500-1250 Posts: Oh yes, I remember your posts well (21)

PirateLad (auditing, not attending sessions)
Illegal Argument
Scotth
Lessthanthreelogic
Kitten
BrianSI
BillC
Articulett
ElSpectre
Glennmr78
Kochanski
vBloke
TriangleMan
Overman
Wowbagger
Bad Astronomer
Dumb All Over
Geek Goddess
Horatius
Dinsdale Piranha
Zygar


100-500 Posts: Ah, can I look at your Avatar to remind me…(24)

SixSixSix (husband of kiless)
SPQR
Gulliamo
HamRadioGuy
Duppyraces
AK-Dave
Orb
Lynn (wife of tim)
RemieV
Alliebubs
Rose
aofl
Vpescado
Avienda
SkeptiKilt
Jon the Geek
Electric Monk
Fitter
SpeederA
Hawkeye
Plastic Towel
Hauteden
Merko
Hyver

1-100 posts: Well, you obviously do have a life…(40)

Chasing 23
Snex
Doubting Stephen
Stir
DesktopIcon
Curt
Bearcub
Krash
Gaza SuitThing (also answers to Mr. tkingdoll)
Troylus
Unk
Ed Baehr
Slipknotmcfadden
Puggy
AtaraX
GamblingCruiser
Xargs
Frogberto
Keerax
Saganite
Infidel Guy
Merous
Fearless Jones (wife of scott h)
Jack
BrianRunning
MrsJLam
Ravdin
Aelicthemysticdruid
Colorama
Trojanavenger
briandunning
Ottle
LeeGraham
a.real.girl
Omnilingual
ohp
Larzarus Long
margaretk
scanning fool
recovering yuppy

Looking for Roommates (only place they have posted) (3)

Crucifixio
JeffH
StephenUhl



Special In-Perpetuity Board Member for as Long as I make the Lists:

Hal Bidlack



By my count, that's 139 Names, of which 71 have made over 500 posts here. Better get started on the Forum Badges, Jeff...

This is going to be one neat event. Anyone I've missed?

[ottle]

*ahem*

You guys!! Can I just say...

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEE....

WE ARE EXACTLY A MONTH AWAY!!!!!

*bounce* *bounce* *bounce*

[phyz]

Add me, Hutch.

And really, I don't have that much of a life. If I don't hang out in the hallowed halls of the learned forum, it's because I'm busy producing curriculum or taking pictures relating to skepticism.

Anyway, I'm in for the whole E-ticket this time. We'll see how that goes. But if you only go to church once a year, might as well do it big.

[grayman]

*ahem*

You guys!! Can I just say...

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEE....

WE ARE EXACTLY A MONTH AWAY!!!!!

*bounce* *bounce* *bounce*

Yeah, what ottle said!

[Geek Goddess]

::GG is wondering what she has to do to get bumped up on Hutch's prestigious list::

[Hutch]

::GG is wondering what she has to do to get bumped up on Hutch's prestigious list::


I'd gladly bump you anytime, GG, ;) :D :o but seeing that you have passed the 1,250 post mark, I will be sure to move you up the ladder on my last, final, and definitive (until somebody points out my mistakes) list, about 1 week before TAM.

[Geek Goddess]

I'd gladly bump you anytime, GG, ;) :D :o but seeing that you have passed the 1,250 post mark, I will be sure to move you up the ladder on my last, final, and definitive (until somebody points out my mistakes) list, about 1 week before TAM.

That will get me!

[scotts]

My wife (jens) and I will be attending. Both of us are in the 1-100 post range.

[The Shadow]

The Shadow will be there.

I should be arriving in Vegas on Wednesday at 1:30. I'm not staying at the Riviera, but rather a short (medium?) walk away at the Hilton - from all the info I could gather online, I think it suits me better.

Do pretty much all the TAMmers book rooms in the Riviera? Even with the supposedly discounted rate it didn't seem like that much of a bargain. Maybe I'm missing something. Besides, the Star Trek Experience is at the Hilton.

[ottle]

The Shadow will be there.
Besides, the Star Trek Experience is at the Hilton.

Welcome Shadow! I'm a newbie too. If you're interested, a few folks are meeting up at Quarks on Thursday (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=69566).

[exarch]

Do pretty much all the TAMmers book rooms in the Riviera? Even with the supposedly discounted rate it didn't seem like that much of a bargain. Maybe I'm missing something. Besides, the Star Trek Experience is at the Hilton.

Well, you apparently get one of the nicer suites for the same price as you normally get the cheapo rooms at (for example) Expedia.
Also, it's easier to be close to the conference location when waking up late after a hard party the night before. Also, the parties at night will all be at the Riviera ;)

[Geek Goddess]

as someone who attends a lot of business-related conventions, I will state that you will miss seeing everyone in the meeting rooms, hallways, hotel common areas, and so on. You will miss things. The room isn't the point, it's the lost opportunities.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

as someone who attends a lot of business-related conventions, I will state that you will miss seeing everyone in the meeting rooms, hallways, hotel common areas, and so on. You will miss things. The room isn't the point, it's the lost opportunities.

Don't forget the bar!

[Geek Goddess]

Don't forget the bar!

Of course, I had that and subsituted 'common area'. Did want anyone to think we're a bunch of lushes.

[exarch]

Did want anyone to think we're a bunch of lushes.

You get points for trying but ... it's not going to help I think :D

[TJ]

I'm a bunch of lushes just by myself.

[grayman]

I always thought you were lushes...wait...lucious...

never mind.

[exarch]

I think many skepchicks are lucious lushes.

Not so sure about TJ though. Primarily because he's not a skepchick ...

[SkepticScott]

Do pretty much all the TAMmers book rooms in the Riviera?I've always booked my room at TAM. (1) it's a lot more convenient, I don't want to have a 30 minute walk to/from my room. (2) a convention gets a group rate by guaranteeing the hotel will sell X room-nights. TAM5 has met that committment, so we're safe. If a convention *doesn't* bring in that many, the convention has to pay the hotel to make up the difference.

[SkeptiKilt]

I once booked a Vegas room through one of the online discounters and wound up with something two floors above an outdoor disco that was open until 4 a.m. Even with the windows closed it was like being inside a jukebox.

[Hutch]

Well, here is my next-to-last attendee list. We are at 149 forum posters listed below, and I feel confident we’ll get to over 150, which means we’ll be 15-20% of the audience at TAM5. If you’re a newbie here, just sit down and look who is sitting around you; odds are good one or more will be a JREF Forum member.

I added a couple of more breakdowns, just to urge some posters to post more and try to get into the next category. ;) :)

One more reminder, my list, my rules, I get to make them up as I go along...

Over 10,000 Posts: The Grandmasters (5)

CFLarsen
Kittynh
Paul C. Anagostopoulos
Central Scrutinizer
Marquis DeCarabas

Over 2,500 Posts: Everybody knows your name (29)

Soapy Sam (only 50 posts away from Grandmaster status)
Tim (husband of Lynn)
Fowlsound
Exarch
Cleon
Kiless (wife of Sixsixsix)
TKingdoll
RSLancaster
Phil
Delphi-Ote
Rebecca
Slingblade
Hutch
Renata
Girl 6
JLam
Jas
Madmonk76
Terry
Beleth
MLynn
Tobais the Commie
Patricio Elicer
Badger
Elaine
Chaos
KingMerv00
LostAngeles
Lisa Simpson

1500-2500 Posts: Very well-known about the Forum (11)

Boo
Xenxabar
Metullus
TJStough
Loon
JamesDillon
Jeff Wagg
Stimpson J. Cat
Skeptigirl
SquishyDave
Doubt


1000-1500 Posts: Well-known about the Forum (15)

RustyPouch
SkepHick
Antique Hunter
Skeptic Scott
Grayman
Geek Goddess
PirateLad
Illegal Argument
Scotth
Lessthanthreelogic
Kitten
BrianSI
Articulett
Dumb All Over
Horatius

500-1000 Posts: Oh yes, I remember your posts well (13)

BillC
ElSpectre
Glennmr78
Kochanski
vBloke
TriangleMan
Overman
Wowbagger
The Bad Astronomer
Dinsdale Piranha
Zygar
Dr Buzzo
HamRadioGuy

100-500 Posts: Ah, can I look at your Avatar to remind me…(26)

SixSixSix (husband of kiless)
SPQR
Gulliamo
Duppyraces
AK-Dave
Orb
Lynn (wife of tim)
RemieV
Alliebubs
Rose
aofl
Vpescado
Avienda (wife of fowlsound)
SkeptiKilt
Jon the Geek
Electric Monk
Fitter
SpeederA
Hawkeye
Plastic Towel
Hauteden
Merko
Hyver
Debergerac
recovering yuppy
hal bidlack

10-100 posts: Well, you obviously do have a life…(33)

Chasing 23
Snex
Doubting Stephen
Stir
DesktopIcon
Curt
Bearcub
Krash
Gaza SuitThing (also answers to Mr. tkingdoll)
Troylus
Unk
Ed Baehr
Slipknotmcfadden
Puggy
AtaraX
GamblingCruiser
Xargs
Frogberto
Keerax
Saganite
Jack
BrianRunning
MrsJLam
Ravdin
Ottle
LeeGraham
a.real.girl
ohp
Larzarus Long
ZumodeMango
Paulk
AZatheist
phyz

1-10 Posts: Hi, great to meet you, who the $#%^ are you? (12)

Infidel Guy
Merous
Fearless Jones (wife of scott h)
Aelicthemysticdruid
Colorama
Trojanavenger
Omnilingual
margaretk
scanning fool
scotts
Jens (wife of scotts)
The shadow


Looking for Roommates (only place they have posted) (5)

Crucifixio
JeffH
StephenUhl
noblecaboose
feline


In memorium: Posters who had planned on coming but now probably won’t make it:

Luciana Nery
Brown
Unrepentant Sinner


Well, by my math, that is 45 posters with over 1,500 posts each on the Forum, another 54 who have between 100-1500 posts each, and the third group of 50 with less than 100 posts.

And those of you with few posts; JOIN IN. Some of us will know each other on sight from previous meetings, but you can’t learn if you don’t get involved.

NOTE: If I am missing anyone, let me know soon; I’ll put up the final list about 10 January so Jeff Wagg and Company can do the Forum Badges.

[Hutch]

Just one other note; if I count right (and I may be +/- 1 or 2), there will be thirty four (that's 34) skeptical ladies attending from the Forum.

I hope rebecca has a big room, that PJ party could get a little crowded...:crowded:

[TJ]

They could always overflow the PJ party into my room.

[Dumb All Over]

Hi Hutch,

I have your 150th forum member. Her name is Nitor. She's brand new to the forum and she's going to TAM. She has less than twenty posts, but knowing her as I do, I'll bet by this time next year she'll have over a thousand. She's cool.

DAO

[saganite]

I only have six freaking posts here? I've got to try to balance out my posts between here and skepchick.

Edited to add: make that thirteen! Ha!

[JLam]

Hutch, as far as I know, Fowlsound will not be attending. He's told me that a few times, most recently this morning.

[Hutch]

Ok, add one (Nitor) and lose two (fowlsound and avienda--at least I'm presuming she won't be coming without her husband--but you never know)

So about 148..that is still an Amazing number..

[exarch]

Ok, add one (Nitor) and lose two (fowlsound and avienda--at least I'm presuming she won't be coming without her husband--but you never know)

So about 148..that is still an Amazing number..

Hmm, perhaps we shouldn't try to reach that magic number 150. Every time we get close, someone else drops off the list. That's no good.

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

You know there are at least two forum members who have not said a word about attending, so I'd say we are at 150.

~~ Paul

[CFLarsen]

You know there are at least two forum members who have not said a word about attending, so I'd say we are at 150.

~~ Paul

...if they haven't said a word about attending....how do you know they will attend? :)

[SkepticScott]

...if they haven't said a word about attending....how do you know they will attend? :)You read their body language when they post. :)

[CFLarsen]

You read their body language when they post. :)

Cheeky.....

[Hutch]

You know there are at least two forum members who have not said a word about attending, so I'd say we are at 150.

~~ Paul

Well, if they want to keep it a secret...Hmmmmmppp....:p :cool: :)

Besides, adding SRW, diskovilante, Kil, nitor, and skepikhatt (0 posts but gets the special "putting up with Vpescado" exemption) puts us well over the 150 mark.

[exarch]

I'm going to need a bigger camera ...

[Mattfn]

I'm officially in now, and I recently broke the 200 post barrier
(I'm sorry, I will fix it soon, I promise!).

Mattfn :moose:

[mumchup]

Yay! Hutch, put me on your list, I'll see you there.

[Hutch]

Yay! Hutch, put me on your list, I'll see you there.


Wait a minute, you were on it, then you weren't coming so you were off it, now you are coiming so I need to put you back on it...

Women--can never make up their minds...:p ;) :D

You're on the list.

[Dumb All Over]

Add ForPete'sSake. He's a brand new member. 2 posts, but he's going to TAM.

[jpenn]

Hutch

Another Newbie.

You can put me on that list if you are still compiling it. I just found out at the end of December that I will be able to take the time off to attend. I just made my reservations on the 2nd . I didn’t want to wait till the last minute! Ha-Ha. I wanted to go last year but I couldn’t swing it financially. After reading all of the posts I don’t think it will be hard to figure out who the forum members are!! :jaw-dropp :)

I am looking forward to meeting all of you.

See ya there.
John

[Soapy Sam]

You know there are at least two forum members who have not said a word about attending, so I'd say we are at 150.

~~ Paul

...and there may be some who are unaware they are going.

[DiskoVilante]

I am coming!

[jpenn]

...and there may be some who are unaware they are going.

Maybe they misunderstood and are coming instead?

[DiskoVilante]

Why don't all the forumites wear a bright colored sash? We could be exclusive and act cooler than the non-forumites. And we could have a gang sign with your hands, you know?

I'm kidding...I'm kidding.

[Zygar]

Why don't all the forumites wear a bright colored sash? We could be exclusive and act cooler than the non-forumites. And we could have a gang sign with your hands, you know?

I'm kidding...I'm kidding.

Hmm, an "f" maybe? We can wander around flashing our sign until we get capped by the local gangs.

[SkepticScott]

No, our sign should be 'pretending to type'. We Forumites are a computer-based "gang" after all!

[exarch]

Why don't all the forumites wear a bright colored sash?

How about we wear a T-shirt (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=72071)?

[Hutch]

Alright, we're One Week Out, and here is the final list that I plan to put up on the Board. Tried to move the posters to the right category of posts and added a couple of late posters, but if you're not on here, then (1) You didn't tell me so it's your fault or (2) You did tell me, but since it can't be my fault, it is still your fault (remember, my thread, I get to make up the rules....:p )

Anyway, here it is...

Over 10,000 Posts: The Grandmasters (6)

CFLarsen
Kittynh
Paul C. Anagostopoulos
Central Scrutinizer
Marquis DeCarabas
Soapy Sam

Over 2,500 Posts: Everybody knows your name (27)

Tim (husband of Lynn)
Exarch
Cleon
Kiless (wife of Sixsixsix)
TKingdoll
RSLancaster
Phil
Delphi-Ote
Rebecca
Slingblade
Hutch
Renata
Girl 6
JLam
Jas
Madmonk76
Terry
Beleth
MLynn
Tobais the Commie
Patricio Elicer
Badger
Elaine
Chaos
KingMerv00
LostAngeles
Lisa Simpson

1500-2500 Posts: Very well-known about the Forum (16)

Boo
Xenxabar
Metullus
TJStough
Loon
JamesDillon
Jeff Wagg
Stimpson J. Cat
Skeptigirl
SquishyDave
Doubt
SRW
RustyPouch
Antique Hunter
Geek Goddess
Horatius

1000-1500 Posts: Well-known about the Forum (13)


SkepHick
Skeptic Scott
Grayman
PirateLad
Illegal Argument
Scotth
ILessthanthreelogic
Kitten
BrianSI
Articulett
Dumb All Over
Overman
Dr Buzzo

500-1000 Posts: Oh yes, I remember your posts well (12)

BillC
ElSpectre
Glennmr78
Kochanski
vBloke
TriangleMan
Wowbagger
The Bad Astronomer
Dinsdale Piranha
Zygar
HamRadioGuy
Merko

100-500 Posts: Ah, can I look at your Avatar to remind me…(34)

SixSixSix (husband of kiless)
SPQR
Gulliamo
Duppyraces
AK-Dave
Orb
Lynn (wife of tim)
RemieV
Alliebubs
Rose
aofl
Vpescado
SkeptiKilt
Jon the Geek
Electric Monk
Fitter
SpeederA
Hawkeye
Plastic Towel
Hauteden
Hyver
Debergerac
recovering yuppy
hal bidlack
mattfn
markb
mumchup
JenJen
Reager
DesktopIcon
Ottle
ohp
phyz
Whyatica

10-100 posts: Well, you obviously do have a life…(37)

Chasing 23
Snex
Doubting Stephen
Stir
Curt
Bearcub
Krash
Gaza SuitThing (also answers to Mr. tkingdoll)
Troylus
Unk
Ed Baehr
Slipknotmcfadden
Puggy
AtaraX
GamblingCruiser
Xargs
Frogberto
Keerax
Saganite
Jack
BrianRunning
MrsJLam
Ravdin
LeeGraham
a.real.girl
Larzarus Long
ZumodeMango
Paulk
AZatheist
Disko Vilante
dang
wonderfulworld
richorman
cosmic
hawkeyeMD
scotts
The shadow
Kil
Mad Overlord
Reed
Dr. Aardwolf
NewMusic Jenn
Pete

1-10 Posts: Hi, great to meet you, who the $#%^ are you? (19)

Infidel Guy
Merous
Fearless Jones (wife of scott h)
Aelicthemysticdruid
Colorama
Trojanavenger
Omnilingual
margaretk
scanning fool
Jens (wife of scotts)
Sherlock Jr.
Skeptikhatt (w/Vpescado)
Friendly Atheist
Jpenn
For Pete’s sake
Americus
Jhuntington
Mfheadcase
douglips

Looking for Roommates (only place they have posted) (5)

Crucifixio
JeffH
StephenUhl
noblecaboose
feline
Skyhar8000


In memorium: Posters who had planned on coming but now probably won’t make it:

Luciana Nery
Brown
Unrepentant Sinner
Alfainer
Fowlsound
Avienda


So, that's 6+27+16+13 = 62 Posters with over 1,000 Posts on the Forum.

And 12+34 = 46 Posters with between 100-1000 Posts.

And finally 37 +19 + 6 = 62 Posters with less than 100 posts (but some of which, like Puggy, slipknotmcfadden, diskovilate, a.real.girl, and saganite seem to be adapting nicely to the Forum and posting often)

So....62+46+62 Equals....lessee, put down the zero and carry the one.....


170 FORUM POSTERS GOING TO TAM5


Wow. Depending on final attendance, that's 15-20% of the total TAM5 crowd will be in some way (small or large) associated with the JREF Forum.


Don't know about you guys, but I'm damned impressed. Although how I'll be able to talk to 169 people in only 5-6 days still needs to be worked out...

See all y'all soon.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

As a Grandmaster, I expect the lesser posters to bow and/or curtsey upon meeting me.

[Zygar]

I should be in the 1000-1500 Posts group, but it's definitely my own fault for not point it out to Hutch prior to now.

[tim]

As a Grandmaster, I expect the lesser posters to bow and/or curtsey upon meeting me.

You reckon? :p ;)

[ottle]

As a Grandmaster, I expect the lesser posters to bow and/or curtsey upon meeting me.

Yeah, good luck with that!

[Dinsdale Piranha]

Hutch sez:

170 FORUM POSTERS GOING TO TAM5

That's a lot of bodies to pack into the hospitality suite for the party!

[Zygar]

Hutch sez:



That's a lot of bodies to pack into the hospitality suite for the party!

It would be if there were one. I do hope that Rebecca is prepared, however.

[rebecca]

I got the biggest suite I could. Now it's in God's hands.

[Dinsdale Piranha]

It would be if there were one. I do hope that Rebecca is prepared, however.

Snap! Thanks, Zygar. Here's the new corrected post:

That's a lot of bodies to pack into the Great Big suite for the party!

I got the biggest suite I could. Now it's in God's hands.

You moved it to a church?

[Troylus]

As a Grandmaster, I expect the lesser posters to bow and/or curtsey upon meeting me.

I shall be sure to curtsey then, m'lord.

[SkepticScott]

Now it's in God's hands.Oh rule8, we're rule8ed! We'll be lucky if we get a corner of the tiniest room in Vegas.

[Fitter]

As a Grandmaster, I expect the lesser posters to bow and/or curtsey upon meeting me.
Well I was going to buy everyone who has more posts than me all the booze they want for the weekend. Of course being a newb I must obey my seniors so it'll be bows all around.

[Zygar]

I got the biggest suite I could. Now it's in God's hands.

To paraphrase Scott,

We're screwed!

[DiskoVilante]

@Hutch: Could you capitalize the 'D' and 'V' in my forum name? It should be "DiskoVilante"
Thanks.

[Hutch]

@Hutch: Could you capitalize the 'D' and 'V' in my forum name? It should be "DiskoVilante"
Thanks.

No.

You're Welcome



Actually, the time that I have to edit my posts is long past so I can't change it, but I can say...


HEY!!! JEFF WAGG!!! ITS' DiskoVilante ON HIS BADGE!!!

That better?? ;) :D

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

Could you capitalize the 'D' and 'V' in my forum name? It should be "DiskoVilante"
All set. I also added the space between the "o" and the "V" that you forgot. There can't be a capital letter in the middle of a word, after all.

Oh wait, is "Disko" like "Mc"?

~~ Paul

[Frogberto]

Yay, I made the list! I'll certainly try to "bump up" a category or two before TAM5. No promises, but I'm trying.

[saganite]

As a Grandmaster, I expect the lesser posters to bow and/or curtsey upon meeting me.

I'm planning to err on the side of caution and kow tow my way out of the presence of any forum regulars without ever turning my back to them.

DiskoVilante, I guess it might not be the best time for me to admit that I always read your name as "Disko Vigilante."

[Mattfn]

I'm planning to err on the side of caution and kow tow my way out of the presence of any forum regulars without ever turning my back to them.
T'would be wise to never turn your back on TAM attendees anyway.....but exceedingly difficult to acomplish because of the myriad of facinating conversations and things clammoring for you attentions at every angle. Good luck with that.

For some reason my description is making me think of the perpetual motion cat. You know, the falling one with the buttered toast attached face up on it's back? That kinda how I think of a skeptic at a TAM.....it's just unclear how they could ever land at only one interest at a time at any given moment.

Mattfn :moose:

[MLynn]

I recently found out that Renata is not attending...:(

[saganite]

T'would be wise to never turn your back on TAM attendees anyway.....but exceedingly difficult to acomplish because of the myriad of facinating conversations and things clammoring for you attentions at every angle. Good luck with that.

For some reason my description is making me think of the perpetual motion cat. You know, the falling one with the buttered toast attached face up on it's back? That kinda how I think of a skeptic at a TAM.....it's just unclear how they could ever land at only one interest at a time at any given moment.

Actually, I kind of do know what you mean. There's so much that's going to be going on at every moment that by necessity we'll have to miss some of it. The prospect of that makes me sad.

[mumchup]

I recently found out that Renata is not attending...:(

That's too bad, Renata is one of the people I would have liked to meet (from my years as non-posting lurker type.)

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I recently found out that Renata is not attending...:(

Who will organize us?

:duck:

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

I'm sorry to hear that Renata is not coming. Best wishes to her. We shall have to rely on the organizational skills of others.

~~ Paul

[tim]

You're not in any way suggesting that Renata could be described as bossy, are you, Paul? :eek:

[phyz]

I recently found out that Renata is not attending...:(
Wha?

Renata is the hub; the center of all things TAM (away from the stage). And she knows how to crack the whip while still being an absolute sweetheart. She's got people skills like I've got back hair!

I will be highly disoriented without her. There is no smiley capable of conveying my sadness. I am seriously bummed.

[MLynn]

Who will organize us?

:duck:
People will have to look at the schedule and self-organize...a challenge for some, but it will have to be. :D

[SkepticScott]

I'm sad to hear that Renata's not going to make it. She was the happiest person to have worked at the t-shirt table that I've ever seen.

BTW, she doesn't need a whip, her accent says "obey or be sent to the gulag!"

[CriticalThanking]

Last minute add - I'm going to TAM! Huzzah! :roll:

CriticalThanking

[SkepticScott]

Cool! Another last-minute attendee. The last I heard we're up to 800.

[Hamradioguy]

I got the biggest suite I could. Now it's in God's hands.

Uh Oh!

[Doubt]

To paraphrase Scott,

We're screwed!

What? I did not know it was that kind of party!!!!!!!!

[Soapy Sam]

I'm sorry Darat won't be there. If anyone deserves to be...:(

[DiskoVilante]

All set. I also added the space between the "o" and the "V" that you forgot. There can't be a capital letter in the middle of a word, after all.

Oh wait, is "Disko" like "Mc"?

~~ Paul

I really don't know if it's "Disko" like "Mc", but yeah, most probably it is the "Mc".
I don't even know what DiskoVilante means. It just sounds nice.

[SkeptiKilt]

I've always read it as a parody of "Deo volante" -- but then I've been cursed with a classic liberal-arts education.

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

I don't even know what DiskoVilante means. It just sounds nice.
It would be sexier if it were D'isko Vilanté.

~~ Paul

[LostAngeles]

It would be sexier if it were D'isko Vilanté.

~~ Paul

As a long-standing advocate of the combination of fire and the Politics section, if he was Disko Inferno, he'd be the man for me...

...to throw at politics with a trebuchet...

What?!

[DiskoVilante]

It would be sexier if it were D'isko Vilanté.

~~ Paul


I think I'm sexy enough thank you very much :D
And I'm rather lazy...do I have to put the accents? I know, when I write it by hand (I've never had to) I'll put the accents and the space in honor of you Paul.

[Zygar]

I think I'm sexy enough thank you very much :D
And I'm rather lazy...do I have to put the accents? I know, when I write it by hand (I've never had to) I'll put the accents and the space in honor of you Paul.

Are you the only person talking on the forum today?

[DiskoVilante]

Am I? I have no clue.

[SkeptiKilt]

Nah, I met you. You are clueful.