Newtonmas Party in Massachusetts, 9 December 2006

[SkepticScott]

Hi everyone,
I'll be hosting a Newtonmas* potluck get-together at my house on Saturday, 9 December. Festvities will start at about 11 a.m., or whenever people arrive. I will provide sodas and some food but please BYOB. There will be a Yankee Swap, like at Kittynh's last year, and Kittynh will be bringing a Slyviata that we will demolish.

A full plan is TBD, so I started this thread to determine the full plan. So you'd better start determining! So far, we will have:

Live Entertainment! If and only if Kittynh brings Dingo the World's Cutest Dog or Supercorgi brings Louie the Supercorgi. Kittynh's Theodate the Wonder Cat will continue to be invisible and undetectable. In case no pets attend, I will demonstrate my Magic Finger Chopper on unwilling 'volunteers'.

Intelligent Conversation! Your brain will be nourished by the high-quality discussion permeating the house. To misquote Vizzini, "Have you ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates? They'd beg to be able to attend this event!".

Potluck! Please bring a potluck dish to share.

Contrary to discussions elsewhere, we will not be experimenting to see what effect using bats, axes, guns, and implements of destruction to demolish a pinata indoors will have on the interior of my house.

My house is conveniently located near Lowell, Mass., near routes 3 and 495, and the MBTA Commuter Rail. Pets and children are welcome.
"Guests are reminded that platform one forbids the use of weapons, teleportation and religion."

* Sir Isaac Newton was born on 25 December. Some people claim some other figure shares Newton's birthday. We're celebrating the birthday of the more important of the two -- Newton! ;)

[kittynh]

Yeah!!!

I will be starting construction of the Sylvia Pinata soon!

It's up to the brilliant minds here to figure out how she will be demolished!

Bring a skeptic themed gift, which includes funny woo stuff is you wish.

Scott, thanks for holding this event. Not to be missed as even Atheists and Agnostics (and the lone Xian) need a winter event all their own.

[mumchup]

I've never celebrated Newtonmas before, I think it's time I did; and I'll bring the Steve. But only if Kitty promises to bring along Pool Boy so he'll have someone to relate to. They can hang out in the corner w/ the laptop and talk about race cars and the Navy or whatever.
If no dogs are able to make it, I could bring along Moranda (aka Morandypants) the fat chihuahua. She LOVES EVERYBODY... please rub her tummy, she's like an enthusiastic little Buddha...

[kittynh]

ohhh, Dingo likes little dogs. And he's a sucker for female dogs...he LOVES the ladies (only he really can't, but he's clueless)

[mumchup]

This is the Little Piggy, whe has the ability to make people think they are special.

[Geek Goddess]

This is the Little Piggy, whe has the ability to make people think they are special.

Ooh, a rat with a collar!


I have real dogs - Golden Retrievers

[mumchup]

She's a rat alright. But they never wear collars. The run around all naked.

[supercorgi]

Arrggghhh! Why do you people always schedule things opposite other activities I have!? I don't have a very active life, but you guys have a definate knack for conflicting with my limited social life. :( Oh well, I'll see what I can do. Maybe I'll blow off the other event. Supercorgi would like to come (he'll demolish the pinata if no one else wants to - just think, Sylvia torn apart by wild dogs! What better way to do her in? :D )

[SkepticScott]

Sylvia torn apart by wild dogs!That's an image I would love to have seared into my brain. :D

[kittynh]

look, we'll pick up Louie so at least he doesn't miss the party!

Or this means you have to have something at your place!

[elaine]

Do you mind if other groups "borrow" your Newtonmas idea?

[SkepticScott]

Do you mind if other groups "borrow" your Newtonmas idea?Elaine,
It's not my idea. I got the idea of Newtonmas from the atheist community. The only part that I added was the idea of having it at my house. You can't have your party at SkepticScott's house, but everything else is fair game! ;)

[elaine]

Cool....I didn't want to be stepping on any toes.

Thanks to greyman for paying more attention to these threads than I am. First I've heard of Newtonmas.

[kittynh]

it's really fun!!!

Last year a real XIAN held it, and oddly has not yet been struck by ligthening!

[crackers]

Elaine,
... You can't have your party at SkepticScott's house...

Well, that's a very selfish attitude.

[SkepticScott]

LOL! I suppose it is. Shame on me. :D

[sphenisc]

it's really fun!!!

Last year a real XIAN held it, and oddly has not yet been struck by ligthening!

God's saving that the Franklinmas party. ;)

[Beady]

Finally! An event on a Saturday!

Thank you, God!

[SkepticScott]

Finally! An event on a Saturday!

Thank you, God!You're assuming that you're invited. :p













No, of course you two are invited.

[Beady]

You're assuming that you're invited. :p

No, of course you two are invited.

Two? Oh. Her.

And hey, it's free food and booze! You think I'd miss out?

[kittynh]

Look, we won't let you in without Mrs.Beady.

Bring a Yankee Swap gift (or 2).

[Beady]

Look, we won't let you in without Mrs.Beady.

You like her better than me! :piangry:

Bring a Yankee Swap gift (or 2).

No prob, still got a couple left from the party at Larry's.

And I've even got a lump of coal for Scott.

[SkepticScott]

And I've even got a lump of coal for Scott.Coal, from a pirate? At least he's not going to try to keel-haul me.:pitongue:

[Beady]

Coal, from a pirate? At least he's not going to try to keel-haul me.:pitongue:

You're not my type, you naughty little boy.

[Jorghnassen]

* Sir Isaac Newton was born on 25 December.

False.*

Some people claim some other figure shares Newton's birthday.

If that figure is supposed to be Jesus, it is also very likely to be false. And those who do claim Jesus was born on December 25 didn't study their Bible properly...

*For one thing, those silly Brits didn't adjust their calendars along with the rest of civilization.

[kittynh]

my mom was born on Dec.25, and as a child she was very upset about it.

At least she didn't suffer the fate of most girls born on that date and end up with the name "Noel" or "Holly". A lot of woman named "Holly" were born on that day.

[grayman]

my mom was born on Dec.25, and as a child she was very upset about it.

At least she didn't suffer the fate of most girls born on that date and end up with the name "Noel" or "Holly". A lot of woman named "Holly" were born on that day.

Evidence?

[Jorghnassen]

Evidence?

Hey, as long as there's some excuse to have a celebration on December 25th, who cares who was really born on that day or not?

/though I like all the Jesus stuff myself. Newton's just not messianic enough for a party.

[kittynh]

well "a lot" is just kind of an estimate.

[kittynh]

NEWS FLASH!!!
Ed the Goatherd, is sending presents for NEWTONMAS!!!
Yeah!!

We have all been good little skeptics (even the Xians) and Ed the Goatherd has PMd me that he is sending on special gifts for his chosen skepdudes and skepchicks.

I'm serious! Goodies are coming my way, and after I pick through and take out what I want, the leftovers are for other attendees. Oh alright, it's not nice to fool Ed the Goatherd, so I will be a very good skepchick and dole out the gifts!!!

Ed the Goatherd posts on this forum under another name (sounds like Badgerrrr) so I'll just leave you to guess his secret identity!!!

THANKS ED THE GOATHERD!!!!

[kittynh]

You know, baby Jesus just got those shepherds and what kind of gifts did he get from them?

Ed the Goatherd is way better at gift giving I bet!!!

[SkepticScott]

Ed the Goatherd posts on this forum under another name (sounds like Badgerrrr) so I'll just leave you to guess his secret identity!!!He isn't a "businessman" with a "might fine hat" on Persephone, or have I got the Forum confused with "Firefly" again. :p

[grayman]

Ed the Goatherd is way better at gift giving I bet!!!


I'll take that as a challenge.

Some sort of gift will make it to the New England party, just what, I'm not sure...

[kittynh]

Yeah! I have been a very good little skepchick. really. Hardly prayed at all.

totally ignored a 4 leaf clover.

didn't cross my fingers once all year!

[grayman]

Yeah! I have been a very good little skepchick. really. Hardly prayed at all.

totally ignored a 4 leaf clover.

didn't cross my fingers once all year!

Yes, but you tried on poolboy's "special" gloves witout permission. We'll have to have a review of your actions.

:p

[SkepticScott]

Bump

[Boo]

Unfortunately I will not be able to make it. Baby Boo, my oldest daughter is having surgery on her shoulder the day before.


Hugs to everyone.



Boo

[kittynh]

we will send baby boo our best wishes!

[SkepticScott]

Unfortunately I will not be able to make it. Baby Boo, my oldest daughter is having surgery on her shoulder the day before.Drat. I hope it goes well. We could call you during the party to wish her "Get Well Soon!"

[SkepticScott]

The attendees so far are:

SkepticScott (host)
KittyNH (bringer of the Slyviata, and possibly with Pool Boy and Dingo)
Mumchup (possibly with Steve and Morana the fat chihuahua)
Beady and Mrs. Beady

Forumites in the area who have Not Yet Replied
Kitten
Kitten2
Rebecca
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos
Larry Barrieau
Mercutio
Mattfn
Jeff Wagg
Hamradioguy
YoPopa

Forumites who can't attend in person but will be Telephoned During The Party
Boo

Please post here or PM me if you're going to attend and I don't have you listed as an attendee.

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

The Anagnostopoulos/Sorn family will be there.

~~ Paul

[T'ai Chi]

So, I take it people will be celebrating religion and alchemy, since Newton wrote more about those topics than science?

;)

[Larry Barrieau]

I should be able to make it Scott. Thanks!

[Marc L]

As this is on the other side of the country from where I am right now, I can only attend astrally. This is also how I will be attending TAM. It's true! :)

Marc

[Beady]

So, I take it people will be celebrating religion and alchemy, since Newton wrote more about those topics than science?

Sounds good to me!

Especially the alchemy; I've discovered how to turn orange juice into an alcoholic drink.

Thank God!

[T'ai Chi]

I read somewhere Newton's optic experiments on his own eyeball = freaky!

[brodski]

So, I take it people will be celebrating religion and alchemy, since Newton wrote more about those topics than science?

;)

I plan to build a temple of one stone, with no begining or end. here I will meet a man of silver who has chanegd the colour of nature.
Good times...

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

So, I take it people will be celebrating religion and alchemy, since Newton wrote more about those topics than science?
We just call it Newtonmas because GodlessatheistDawkinsmass is so clunky.

~~ Paul

[Marc L]

We just call it Newtonmas because GodlessatheistDawkinsmass is so clunky.

~~ Paul

It could be worse. It could be Anagnostopoulosmas...

Marc

[rebecca]

I'm in!

[kittynh]

I bought a yankee swap gift today!

Yeah!!!

though sylvia is looking like a no show. I wanted to change over a dora pinata, and havn't been able to find one....

[SkepticScott]

The Anagnostopoulos/Sorn family will be there.I should be able to make it Scott.I'm in!

Yay!

though sylvia is looking like a no show.Drat. I was looking to bashing it in. I'd envisioned the Sylviata to be something like this http://www.sluggy.com/daily.php?date=981108 . Ti is-quote, "You say Sylvia's black heart was filled with creamy goodness?"

[Beady]

I bought a yankee swap gift today!

I'm bringing a bunch of them!

Actually, Scott is going to put them on eBay, and the proceeds will go toward one of the parties at TAM.

[supercorgi]

I'll be there. Is the SuperCorgi welcome?

[TruthSeeker]

I'll be there in spirit.

Well, actually, I'll be on a beach in Mexico.

But, I'll send you all skeptical Newtony thoughts.


Have fun, everyone! :D

[SkepticScott]

I'll be there. Is the SuperCorgi welcome?Yes, of course! I'm a dog-person. It'll be good to see you again.

[Hindmost]

Unless an asteroid hits, we should be there...

glenn:duck:

[mumchup]

Kittynh, I want to warn you that Steve won't be able to make it. He and a friend are going to be replacing the floor in our dining room (bamboo!! I'm pretty excited.)

[Kitten]

Err... I'd like to come, but it depends how my last week of classes goes...

I'd like to point out that the past couple of days Doonesbury cartoons accurately describe how I feel about many of my problem sets... (note: I'm the girl under the covers).

(The cartoons are for you, Scott... and Rebecca...)

[kittynh]

yep! Welcome to MIT Alex and Kitten!!!!
heheheheheheh!!

Too bad Alex doesn't have a TA that is madly in love with her.

[Hamradioguy]

I'm in!
Well, hey, in that case I'm in too!

[exarch]

So is kitten saying she thinks she's an idiot?
Or just that she's overworked?

[Kitten]

So is kitten saying she thinks she's an idiot?
Or just that she's overworked?

At MIT? Both!

I should pass all my classes, though...

[SkepticScott]

If anyone is coming and I haven't sent you directions yet, please PM me.

[supercorgi]

OK so what are people bringing food-wise? I'm thinking of some sort of hot chicken cassarole but maybe beef stew. Scott, will you have enough oven room for heating up a cassarole?

[YoPopa]

I'm bringing something along the lines of a seafood bisque. I'll need about 15 minutes of stove top time. The assumption is that everyone hangs out in the kitchen, you do have a kitchen right Scott?

[kittynh]

I"m bringing really good rolls! I ordered them to be fresh baked for Saturday!

And some good spreadable cheese for them also.


Oh bring recipes people! I always eat something good and then want to make it!

[Beady]

Mrs Beady is doing her sweetbreads thing, again.

[Hindmost]

Lj is making jambalaya...need a stove top to heat it up.

glenn

[supercorgi]

Mrs Beady is doing her sweetbreads thing, again.
Oh I so hope you mean "sweet quick breads" and not "sweetbreads." I really don't want to eat (or even see) any critter's internal organs. (Although SuperCorgi will eat anything.)

[Kitten]

Okay, I'm in.

I'm bringing a Netwonmas gift and, err (checks cabinets)-- Ramen noodles?

[supercorgi]

Okay, I'm in.

I'm bringing a Netwonmas gift and, err (checks cabinets)-- Ramen noodles?
Let me guess. You're bringing a gift wrapped package of Ramen noodles. ;)

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

I'm bringing a delicious salad with exotic goodies in it.

~~ Paul

[SkepticScott]

I'll have a sub platter and boneless chicken chunks, cider, soda and iced tea.
Scott, will you have enough oven room for heating up a cassarole?Yup, the oven works. :)I'll need about 15 minutes of stove top time.Those burners work too. :)you do have a kitchen right Scott?Yes, but it's not extensively supplied with cooking paraphernalia. If you need a souffle pan you'll have to bring your own.Lj is making jambalaya...need a stove top to heat it up.Four burners, no waiting!I really don't want to eat (or even see) any critter's internal organs.Ditto. Is Supercorgi correct, Beady?:eek: I'm bringing a delicious salad with exotic goodies in it.Will it require oven space too? :jaw-dropp

It looks like there will be about a dozen to a dozen and a half people. I can seat 27 if I use every chair in my house, so I think I'm covered.

[mumchup]

I'll make a dessert containing puff pastry for after we eat all those other good things.

[exarch]

I'm bringing a Netwonmas gift and, err (checks cabinets)-- Ramen noodles?

It's a funny thing, ramen noodles are currently the only cheap-o student food I don't have in the house right now. I suppose I've gotten a bit snobbish: after having had the real stuff from the Chinese supermarket in the city, the stuff they sell at the local supermarket just doesn't taste the same. And I haven't had time to go into the city for a while.

[mumchup]

Our local Indian/Pakistani grocery store has curry flavored ramen noodles. If I have time I'll pick up a few to add a little variety to kitten's college diet.

[kittynh]

oh Kitten could use some variety

That's why I'm bringing good garlic/cheese rolls. No need for cooking and with a long drive nothing will go bad.

[exarch]

oh Kitten could use some variety

That's why I'm bringing good garlic/cheese rolls. No need for cooking and with a long drive nothing will go bad.

In other words, bring tupperware you don't intend to take back home, so kitten can take the leftovers back with her and have variation in her diet next week.
At least, that's what *I* think Kitty meant.

My mom still does that whenever I visit too.

[Kitten]

I actually cooked this week... twice! Chili and bread one night, then fish, vegetable, and pasta another night...

Usually, I just live on noodles, burritos from the Mexican place across from my office, and by scavenging the free food events in my building. It works...

[exarch]

I actually cooked this week... twice! Chili and bread one night, then fish, vegetable, and pasta another night...

Usually, I just live on noodles, burritos from the Mexican place across from my office, and by scavenging the free food events in my building. It works...

The problem with scavenging the free food, as I've found, is that you never know how much is going to be left, so you can't count on that to provide you with lunch.

Also, you have to wait until the people having the lunch meeting are all gone before you can swoop in and take whatever they didn't touch. It sucks if something comes up that requires your attention, and all the food has been scavenged by colleagues by the time you're done.

[Kitten]

The problem with scavenging the free food, as I've found, is that you never know how much is going to be left, so you can't count on that to provide you with lunch.

Also, you have to wait until the people having the lunch meeting are all gone before you can swoop in and take whatever they didn't touch. It sucks if something comes up that requires your attention, and all the food has been scavenged by colleagues by the time you're done.

Yes, but then you just go and get a burrito (in my case...)

[SkepticScott]

...scavenging the free food events in my building.Kitten, MIT doesn't have "free food events". You work next to the biology department, don't you? You ate the class of 2007's senior projects! ;)

[Jeff Wagg]

:monsad:

I have to do something on Saturday. :(

[kittynh]

don't worry Jeff, we won't talk about you behind your back (much)

[SkepticScott]

Dang, Jeff, it won't be the same without you. :(

[Beady]

Is Supercorgi correct, Beady?:eek: Will it require oven space too? :jaw-dropp

I've sometimes found it best to just shut up and not ask too many questions.

[Boo]

Wishing everyone a Happy Newtonmas and I'm looking forward to more pictures of everyone. Kitty has agreed to give my hugs to all.



Boo

[SkepticScott]

Boo,
We'll miss you. Indirect hugs aren't the same. Besides, I was all set to tease you about not looking like your pictures at http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.astronomy.com/asy/objects/images/boo_image_200.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx%3Fc%3Da%26id%3D4245&h=189&w=200&sz=54&hl=en&start=6&tbnid=vK7ZRi0XG0RQuM:&tbnh=98&tbnw=104&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dboo%2Bgalaxy%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%2 6lr%3D%26sa%3DG

Boo, a galaxy and a skepchick! :D

[Hindmost]

We are getting a late start....don't have any fun without us...

glenn:p

Will miss you Boo & Jeff

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

No Boo? No Jeff? Damn.

~~ Paul

[kmortis]

Wishing everyone a Happy Newtonmas and I'm looking forward to more pictures of everyone. Kitty has agreed to give my hugs to all.



Boo
It's ok Boo. We can not be there together...seperately.

How's the Booling?

[Boo]

I hope you are all having a good time! I just made a 2 hour round trip to pick up another prescription since the one she was discharged with hasn't done anything for her pain.


Somebody have a beer for me.




Boo

[Brown]

Not having a good time.

Wish I were there.

[SkepticScott]

Hi Boo,
How did everything go?

[SkepticScott]

The Newtonmas party was a rousing success! Thank you, everyone who attended. I "inherited" six decks of cards (Rebecca's, have to be returned), a book on cod (also hers, gotta return that too), a pot (YoPopa's, got to return that too), two potholders (who's? They shall be returned!), and more leftovers than I can eat in a week.

Also Left Behind were:
* A Yankee swap present (magic tricks, ESP cards, "Dreams for Dummies").
* A bag of assorted noodle packets (Kitten? Were these supposed to be your dinners for the next week?)
* A "H&M" bag with a jacket and assorted women's clothes. Come on people, mind your manners! Don't you know that if any of that is going on, you should invite the host? ;)

I'm going to check the flatware to make sure no spoons bent during the party. ;)

[supercorgi]

I hope you are all having a good time! I just made a 2 hour round trip to pick up another prescription since the one she was discharged with hasn't done anything for her pain.


Somebody have a beer for me.

Don't worry, Rebecca had many for you, and herself, and everyone else. ;)

I hope everything went well. We missed you.

[supercorgi]

The Newtonmas party was a rousing success! Thank you, everyone who attended. I "inherited" six decks of cards (Rebecca's, have to be returned), a book on cod (also hers, gotta return that too), a pot (YoPopa's, got to return that too), two potholders (who's? They shall be returned!), and more leftovers than I can eat in a week.

I'm going to check the flatware to make sure no spoons bent during the party. ;)

Thanks for hosting the party Scott! The potholders are mine but don't worry about returning them - I need to get new ones anyways as those had gotten rather skanky. It was great seeing everybody again and meeting some new people. I wish I was going to TAM!

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

Thanks to Scott for hosting a great party! I was the first to leave, but not because I wasn't having a stupendous time. I just had to come home and take a nap.

~~ Paul

[SkepticScott]

but don't worry about returning themI could wash them, then return them?It was great seeing everybody again and meeting some new people. I wish I was going to TAM!It was great seeing Louie the Supercorgi again. He's a well-behaved dog, he didn't post anything to the forum under my name while my PC was unattended.

[SkepticScott]

To everyone who missed this party, you missed meeting
KittyNH and Poolboy, and their dog Dingo
Kitten
Rebecca
Larry Barrieau
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos, his wife and kids
Mattfn
Hamradioguy
YoPopa
Beady & Mrs. Beady
Supercorgi and Louie the Supercorgi
Glennmr78 & LJ
Mumchup
and me
Nineteen forumites and two dogs. I had a great time hosting, thank you!

And Beady donated several items for JREF which I will be auctioning off on eBay. More details later.

[Larry Barrieau]

Thanks Scott! Nice house . Good party. Good people. Very nice to see everyone.

[kittynh]

Scott has a lovely place, and a really COOL tv!

He was so sweet to put up with 2 dogs!

Plus we got to show off the new mini-cooper!

We didn't need an address to find Scotts place. His neighbors have all gone WAY overboard for Xmas! He was the only one without a nativity scene AND a Santa AND a giant blow up snowman in his yard.

[SkepticScott]

Nice house . Good party.Thanks Larry.

Scott has a lovely place, and a really COOL tv!It's a long story, but it was free and it has some software I've worked on inside.He was so sweet to put up with 2 dogs!I like dogs. It was a pleasure to have Dingo and Louie visit.We didn't need an address to find Scotts place. His neighbors have all gone WAY overboard for Xmas! He was the only one without a nativity scene AND a Santa AND a giant blow up snowman in his yard.You forgot that I also don't have a large blow-up snow globe in my yard. :)

[SkepticScott]

After the Yankee swap, we made toast. Who would have predicted that a miracle would occur?* Yes, an image appeared on the toast. See for yourself! I think it's at least as impressive as the Grilled Cheese Sandwich!

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_165457b5b5628c7f.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3045)



*OK, everyone there would have, having seen KittyNH's swap present.

[Kitten]

Thanks for a wonderful party, Scott!

Good food and good times.

You have a cool house, which contains a *very* impressive selection of books.

[Boo]

I'm sorry I missed it :(


BabyBoo is doing a little better, thank the Lord High MrSkinny. Next year, we will definitely be there.



Boo

[Hindmost]

Had a great time. ...and I got a skepchick calender and magic magnets.

glenn:)

[kittynh]

I'm putting slices of toast up on ebay soon!!!

[Beady]

I'm putting slices of toast up on ebay soon!!!

That's my toast dammit! I'll get you for that, Kitty. The joke's on you, though; the bubble bath is going to the Salvation Army for a tax refund. :)

Thanks for the party, Scott! Would have written sooner, but it was midnight before we got home.

Hey, Boo? Scott(?) has something for you and BabyBoo.

OK, gang, next up is the Beady Beltain Party, as soon as I figure out when Beltain is. Sometime near my birthday.

[Kitten]

The clothes are mine, but Rebecca was wearing them... you can give them to Mom or myself next time you see us.

The Newtonmas party was a rousing success! Thank you, everyone who attended. I "inherited" six decks of cards (Rebecca's, have to be returned), a book on cod (also hers, gotta return that too), a pot (YoPopa's, got to return that too), two potholders (who's? They shall be returned!), and more leftovers than I can eat in a week.

Also Left Behind were:
* A Yankee swap present (magic tricks, ESP cards, "Dreams for Dummies").
* A bag of assorted noodle packets (Kitten? Were these supposed to be your dinners for the next week?)
* A "H&M" bag with a jacket and assorted women's clothes. Come on people, mind your manners! Don't you know that if any of that is going on, you should invite the host? ;)

I'm going to check the flatware to make sure no spoons bent during the party. ;)

[rebecca]

Yeeeeah, I left pretty much all the stuff I was supposed to take home except the dart gun. Wheeee, darts! I'll get it from you at some point, Scott!

Thanks for hosting a great party, Scott, it was fun to see everyone again.

[YoPopa]

I remember forgetting stuff because of pot but now I forgot my pot and I haven't had any pot in years. Does it ever get any easier? And I was going to make New England boiled dinner this week. Lucky that I over ate at your party Scott cause raw cabbage & cold corned beef don't sound so good.

Anywhoo Boo, I got my virtual hug although I had to beg for it. Thanks, it actually felt like a real hug!

Photos of the event can be seen at: http://www.Wellsmaine.com/NewtonMas06

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

Plus we got to show off the new mini-cooper!
Your car is called the MINI Cooper. Sheesh. :D

~~ Paul

[mumchup]

I had a great time, thank you Scott!

[Hamradioguy]

Plus we got to show off the new mini-cooper!


Harumph! I didn't get to see it or even realize you brought it along (or is that, "it brought you along"?) until I left. Saw it in the driveway and had to spend a while checking it out. (Hopefully I was able to wipe all the drool off the bonnet and boot.)

Great party, BTW, and of course a fantastic bunch of people.

[kittynh]

wow! Look at the photos! Rebecca is dangerous, and Larry probably has some brain damage or something!

[exarch]

* A "H&M" bag with a jacket and assorted women's clothes. Come on people, mind your manners! Don't you know that if any of that is going on, you should invite the host? ;)

Duh! Obviously you neglected to look at the name tags in the underwear reading "rebecca" :rolleyes:

[exarch]

The clothes are mine, but Rebecca was wearing them... you can give them to Mom or myself next time you see us.

Hah! I was right, they were rebecca's clothes!
Who else could forget or lose their clothes :D

[supercorgi]

I remember forgetting stuff because of pot but now I forgot my pot and I haven't had any pot in years. Does it ever get any easier? And I was going to make New England boiled dinner this week. Lucky that I over ate at your party Scott cause raw cabbage & cold corned beef don't sound so good.

Anywhoo Boo, I got my virtual hug although I had to beg for it. Thanks, it actually felt like a real hug!

Photos of the event can be seen at: http://www.Wellsmaine.com/NewtonMas06
Oh please, please delete the last photo in the series. Yikes! Even the SuperCorgi is scared looking at that one. :eek:

[YoPopa]

Oh please, please delete the last photo in the series. Yikes! Even the SuperCorgi is scared looking at that one. :eek:

Would you accept a sincere apology and an edit? http://wellsmaine.com/NewtonMas06/pages/DSC_7723.htm

[kittynh]

at least I hid my double chin with the present.

getting old sucks.

[Beady]

That was your chin?

[kittynh]

watch it Beady!!!

I hear we are going to be blowing up stuff at your place!

See if I dont feed you some of my infamous Mentos/diet coke cake!

[kittynh]

oh and NO ONE EVER EVER EVER EVER give Rebecca a REAL GUN!!!!

[supercorgi]

Would you accept a sincere apology and an edit? http://wellsmaine.com/NewtonMas06/pages/DSC_7723.htm

Great edit! :D

Hey YoPapa, that bisque you made rocked! Care to share the recipe? It was very very yummy.

[Brown]

oh and NO ONE EVER EVER EVER EVER give Rebecca a REAL GUN!!!!Sure, guns are fun ... UNTIL SOMEONE LOSES AN EYE! (See photo 15.)

[exarch]

oh and NO ONE EVER EVER EVER EVER give Rebecca a REAL GUN!!!!

Too late. It happened just after TAM3 :eek:

[Jeff Wagg]

OK, now I'm really bummed that I missed NewtonMass. But I did get the spend the day with my kids, so I don't regret what I did instead.

Thanks for sharing the great photos though.

[YoPopa]

Hey YoPapa, that bisque you made rocked! Care to share the recipe?OK, but please keep this a secret :forbidden :talk010: . Everyone was so impressed. I want them to continue thinking I have some kind of talent :homersimp.
I just mixed 4 brands of store bought lobster bisque, added Half & Half as well as shrimp and lobster meat. For a smaller quantity I would stick with either Pepperidge Farm brand canned bisque or Rockport brand frozen bisque. If you're feeling suicidal you can add heavy cream or if you're a heath fanatic add skim milk. I thought that Half & Half would be a good compromise for this group. If Paul is coming to your party be sure to have Tabasco sauce as a option.

[Beady]

OK, now I'm really bummed that I missed NewtonMass.

Don't worry, it's Beltain at the Beady's, so you'll be able to do both.

[Mojo]

getting old sucks.But not as much as the alternative.

[supercorgi]

OK, but please keep this a secret :forbidden :talk010: . Everyone was so impressed. I want them to continue thinking I have some kind of talent :homersimp.
I just mixed 4 brands of store bought lobster bisque, added Half & Half as well as shrimp and lobster meat. For a smaller quantity I would stick with either Pepperidge Farm brand canned bisque or Rockport brand frozen bisque. If you're feeling suicidal you can add heavy cream or if you're a heath fanatic add skim milk. I thought that Half & Half would be a good compromise for this group. If Paul is coming to your party be sure to have Tabasco sauce as a option.
Oooo you cheater! :D Actually I never thought store bought bisque was that good. Must have been the brand I bought. I may just have to cheat and make bisque sometime.

[kittynh]

I make a rocking soup by getting cans of Progresso Italian tomato soup and adding tortellini.

People always ask for the recipe and I'm like, "yeah, I'll get back to you."

[YoPopa]

People always ask for the recipe and I'm like, "yeah, I'll get back to you."I thought about dodging Supercorgis' question but I couldn't resist the skeptic lesson in this. Even taste buds can be fooled.

I knew that if people saw me opening cans that they would expect less and their experience would be diminished. Therefore I opened the cans at home and mixed them with the Half & Half into tupperware. Adding the good stuff last not only prevents it from being over-cooked but helps maintain the "from scratch" perception.

[SkepticScott]

Yeeeeah, I left pretty much all the stuff I was supposed to take home except the dart gun. Wheeee, darts!I'm very, very glad they were Nerf darts.Thanks for hosting a great party, Scott, it was fun to see everyone again.You're welcome, and it was good to see you again.

...I forgot my pot...We need to work out how and when I can get it to you.

I had a great time, thank you Scott!You're welcome. Maybe Steve can make it next time.

Duh! Obviously you neglected to look at the name tags in the underwear reading "rebecca" :rolleyes:There was no underwear in the bag. And before you come back with the obvious comment, remember that Rebecca got a weapon in the Yankee Swap.

oh and NO ONE EVER EVER EVER EVER give Rebecca a REAL GUN!!!!Noted. Paintball guns are out too.

Kitty, I figured out why you've been hosting these parties: it's fun.

[SkepticScott]

My photos are up: http://tinyurl.com/tvlv8

[Badger]

I'm just going to interject here, that I wish I had been there in body, as well as spirit.

[exarch]

There was no underwear in the bag. And before you come back with the obvious comment, remember that Rebecca got a weapon in the Yankee Swap.

You mean to say you took it? :p

[SkepticScott]

You mean to say you took it? :pNo, you overly-imaginative skeptic. :p The other obvious comment!

I guess we're lucky that no one got Rebecca these darts http://www.engadget.com/2005/12/02/target-your-co-workers-with-usb-air-darts/ . The thought of her with computer-driven weaponry is frightening!

[mumchup]

My friend posted those on his website, I want some! I can use them whenever one of the salespeople gets too close.

[SkepticScott]

The worst part of the party is finding all the items that people forgot. The best part of the party is returning them! I visited YoPopa and Mrs. YoPopa (YoMoma?) last week to return his items. They offered me a home-cooked dinner, which I gladly accepted. I knew how good his seafood bisque was.

I mailed Kitten's items to her, and next up is returning Rebecca's and Mumchup's items at LostAngeles's get-together.

Skeptic parties are so much fun.

[YoPopa]

Mrs. YoPopa (YoMoma?) Those are as good guesses as any. If I find one she answers to I'll get back to you.

BTW..I highly recommend "forgetting" stuff at Scott's house. It comes back clean as new and he delivers.