TAM Attendees Picture Thread

[Hutch]

Unrepentant Sinner suggested in another thread:

That's why I continually suggest posting a photo of yourself before hand as a courtesy if you plan on socializing with people to whom you previously were only text and 100x100 pixel avatars. At 3 TAMs I've recognized dozens of people on sight who I had previously never met IRL because they posted photos.

Saying you're a 35-year-old six-foot guy with a beard is as worthless as saying you'll be the one wearing a shirt and pants.

So I figured I'd create a thread to allow those who wish to post a mug shot for the rest of us to do so.

I probably can recognize about 30-40 Forumites by sight/name/Forum name and some others by sight. But there will be over 100 folks from the Forum in a crowd I expect will be close to 1000, so recognizing someone is going to help.

I'll start off with my picture:

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_192044fcce58bed08.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1327)

I'm the one on the left in red. The other two will alsobe there, but I'll let them identify themselves if they so wish...

[elaine]

Look left

[The Central Scrutinizer]

<==== I'm the one in the middle.

[SkepticScott]

I'm not Adam.
http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_165458758ba297db.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3190)

[Hamradioguy]

There's another photo of me in a different thread looking kinda geeky. I kike this macho one more. (Still gotta do something about that hair however....)

[Geek Goddess]

Cool pic, Chip

I'm the one in the middle (photo courtesy of scotth, photographer extraordinaire)

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/104544587607e4cad8.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3191)

[Dicon]

How can I not use this picture from last year?

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/6293458777783107e.jpg

(I'm the cute one.)

[exarch]

I'm Mr. November.

(In other words: buy a calendar! (http://www.skepchick.org))

[SkeptiKilt]

I'm the older one.

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/115774587a8bcbf1ed.jpg

[CFLarsen]

You're also an impostor. You're no viking.... :p

[Geek Goddess]

You're also an impostor. You're no viking.... :p

Maybe, but he has nice legs.

[CFLarsen]

Maybe, but he has nice legs.

Vikings didn't shave their legs.

They used sandpaper socks...

[Geek Goddess]

Vikings didn't shave their legs.

They used sandpaper socks...

That explains the nasty disposition.


ETA: Some guys have pretty bare legs, naturally.

[rustypouch]

That's me in my avatar, although I currently lack the 'stache. But I would still be willing to offer rides...

[CFLarsen]

I'm not Adam.
http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_165458758ba297db.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3190)

You're Eve, then? ;)

[Cleon]

You're Eve, then? ;)

On behalf of Mr. Savage, I must ask you to kindly read this post (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?postid=2175166#post2175166).

[Cleon]

I'm the one on the left in red. The other two will alsobe there, but I'll let them identify themselves if they so wish...

Let's just say the one in white is going to be drinking fowlsound under the table in a few weeks.

[SkeptiKilt]

Maybe, but he has nice legs.



Thankee, ma'am.

[Jack]

Im in my own avatar, but if ya wanna see more Look Here (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=19643251) most of them are of me, but some are just my photoshop art, and a pic I took from the top of Mt. DiamondHead in Hawaii, oh and ignore the Mad Hatter stuff, I was going through a phase.

AAHH, sorry, you have to be a member of myspace to see them, eh, let me see what I can do.

[Katana]

Let's just say the one in white is going to be drinking fowlsound under the table in a few weeks.

Wow. I wish I could see that one. Hell, I wish I could join in.

Any pics of fowlsound?

[tkingdoll]

Rather than post yet another pic, I'll just ask...does anyone not know what I look like?

[Overman]

http://67.15.218.100/pics3/105000/105725.jpg

This is me sweating...

http://67.15.218.100/pics3/54000/54644.jpg

This is me all trippy like...

http://67.15.218.100/pics3/105000/105728.jpg

And this is me and AK taking advantage of
a) being in a band
b) having a van
:D

[KingMerv00]

http://67.15.218.100/pics3/105000/105728.jpg

And this is me and AK taking advantage of
a) being in a band
b) having a van
:D

After carefully examining that picture, I have decided to become your roadie.

I remind you that you owe me for taking lyrics from my sig. Ok, maybe you owe Sagan but pleeeeease?

[Wowbagger]

Here are some of my uglier mug shots:

http://www.mitchlampert.net/Images/UglyMug1.jpg....http://www.mitchlampert.net/Images/UglyMug2.jpg

[Darat]

And if you wear one of these it will help everyone recognize you:

http://forums.randi.org/images/forumshirts/threadpicture.gif


(Even if your name isn't Jeff Wagg or tkingdoll)

From $23.99 + P&P Click here to Order! (http://forums.randi.org/index.php?page=forumshirtsorderform)

[Overman]

After carefully examining that picture, I have decided to become your roadie.

I remind you that you owe me for taking lyrics from my sig. Ok, maybe you owe Sagan but pleeeeease?


ANYTIME!

More on the road the merrier...It will help if you play 20 Questions well, MTG, and can carry up to 100lbs at a time...Still a taker?

Oh, and if we ever come thru PA I am crashing your pad. Just letting you know now.

[Hutch]

Here are some of my uglier mug shots:

http://www.mitchlampert.net/Images/UglyMug1.jpg....http://www.mitchlampert.net/Images/UglyMug2.jpg

And you had been awake how many hours in a row then......:eye-poppi

[Wowbagger]

If you insist on a photos that will invoke your jealousy, I present these:

http://www.mitchlampert.net/CelebPics/MythBusters1.jpg

http://www.mitchlampert.net/CelebPics/ReesAndKari.JPG

http://www.mitchlampert.net/CelebPics/Summer.jpg

And there is plenty more where that came from!

Many more photos I took with celebrities can be found here:
http://www.mitchlampert.net/CelebPics/CelebGallery.aspx

[KingMerv00]

ANYTIME!

More on the road the merrier...It will help if you play 20 Questions well, MTG, and can carry up to 100lbs at a time...

100lbs? Piece of cake. I lift more than that everytime I stand up.

Still a taker?

Sure. The one on the right please.

[CFLarsen]

On behalf of Mr. Savage, I must ask you to kindly read this post (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?postid=2175166#post2175166).

Scroll down to "Collections" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Bester)

(Even if your name isn't Jeff Wagg or tkingdoll)

Can we order shirts with "tkingdoll"? :D

[tkingdoll]

Can we order shirts with "tkingdoll"? :D

Go ahead, I could use a couple of spares. My size is Small, and I like the babydoll style. :p

[CFLarsen]

Go ahead, I could use a couple of spares. My size is Small, and I like the babydoll style. :p

Har-de-har.....

[crackers]

There's another photo of me in a different thread looking kinda geeky. I kike this macho one more. (Still gotta do something about that hair however....)

I suggest you cut the part that stands straight up. If you cut it short enough, no one will notice.

[Puggy]

I raise Wowbagger's ugly pics
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/ensceptico/YO/DSC03746.jpg

I was bribed...
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/ensceptico/YO/IMG_2752.jpg

[Merko]

<---

[Boo]

I'm March in the calender, usually wear thesehttp://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/11354588654c477a0.gif (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3242)

and tend to hang around http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/1135455b5f9e35f5b.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=2628)


I'm fairly easy to identify.:D



Boo

[SkeptiKilt]

I'm fairly easy to identify.:D



Boo


And rather difficult to forget.

[Boo]

:o



Boo

[exarch]

http://67.15.218.100/pics3/105000/105728.jpg

And this is me and AK taking advantage of
a) being in a band
b) having a van
:D

Hmm, astroblondes?

[exarch]

http://www.mitchlampert.net/CelebPics/Summer.jpg

And there is plenty more where that came from!

That third one is making me very, very jealous ...

[Lee Graham]

I'd post a pic but I'm one post short of the required minimum that would enable me to do so. So...

[Wowbagger]

That third one is making me very, very jealous ...Ah, yes. Me and Summer Glau... Good times.

[Lee Graham]

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_131174588812228e25.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3246)
See you at TAM!

[Hamradioguy]

Rather than post yet another pic, I'll just ask...does anyone not know what I look like?

Please refresh my memory. My memory is pretty bad, I'll need LOTS of pictures.

[Antiquehunter]

I won't be bringing the gypsy monkey to Vegas, tho.

[Zep]

For those of you who missed it last time, I present Fowlsound!

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_710455460fac7922.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=2518)

[rustypouch]

I won't be bringing the gypsy monkey to Vegas, tho.

I hate you.

[Puggy]

I won't be bringing the gypsy monkey to Vegas, tho.

But isn't TAM a gathering of monkeys were they watch other monkeys speak? And they applaud at the monkeys? And they give monkeys awards?

Sorry, couldn't resist: http://iacs5.ucsd.edu/~pbang/dance_monkeys.htm

[Puggy]

Please refresh my memory. My memory is pretty bad, I'll need LOTS of pictures.

+UNO

[JLam]

http://www.thatsweird.net/mugshots/nick_nolte.jpg

[Antiquehunter]

Is it just me, or does Nick Nolte bear an uncanny likeness to the Swedish Chef? Put a mustache on him and a chefs hat and....

Bork! Bork! Bork!

[JLam]

Just kidding. My apologies to Mr. Nolte.

Here I am.
http://lamberti.smugmug.com/photos/116753838-M.jpg

http://lamberti.smugmug.com/photos/111819598-M.jpg

And here's Mrs. JLam with Izzy The Dog (captured in mid-yawn)
http://lamberti.smugmug.com/photos/117800602-M.jpg

[Badger]

That's me in my avatar, although I currently lack the 'stache. But I would still be willing to offer rides...

What's our "secret code"?

I'm April, by the way. Buy a calendar, you ba5749ds.

[Zygar]

That's not me in my avatar, obviously. But you don't need any other picture to recognize me. Just look for Lex Luthor in his 20's.

[Zep]

That's not me in my avatar, obviously. But you don't need any other picture to recognize me. Just look for Lex Luthor in his 20's.You'll be the dork in the tux bringing him a drink??

[Stimpson J. Cat]

Here's a recent one of me.

[Katana]

For those of you who missed it last time, I present Fowlsound!

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_710455460fac7922.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=2518)


:clap:

[WildCat]

http://www.mitchlampert.net/CelebPics/ReesAndKari.JPG

http://www.mitchlampert.net/CelebPics/Summer.jpg

Wow, your beard grows fast!

[Geek Goddess]

We could take up a collection and buy him a second shirt.

[Zygar]

You'll be the dork in the tux bringing him a drink??

Precisely.

[ottle]

Me and Mr. Ottle at the Grand Canyon after TAM last year

http://www.waxing-gibbous.net/images/me_and_christian.jpg

(I'm the short one)

[a.real.girl]

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_13244458999139eceb.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3275)
Here's me, goofing with the webcam today while I should be working...

[Hutch]

Well, I'm willing to say that your Forum named is tentatively confirmed (final proof is when I get too meet you at TAM5) ;) :D

I would suggest an amendment to a.real.attractive.woman, but that doesn't have the same catchiness, does it?

;)

[elaine]

welcome a.real.girl!

[a.real.girl]

:o Why Hutch, you're too sweet! I knew I liked this forum for a reason.

With such warm wishes (from you too Elaine!!) I'm even more excited for TAM... I didn't think that was possible.

[elaine]

This is going to be a great time.

[Overman]

This is going to be a great time.

Howaboutit eh?!?

[elaine]

Howaboutit eh?!?

howaboutwhat?

[Katana]

howaboutyoursparkingavatar,elaine?

Cool!

[Wowbagger]

Wow, your beard grows fast!
Funny story about that: I originally intended to post a photo of me with Kari Byron from Dragon*Con, for the third one. I accidentally chose the Summer Glau one, instead, and realized it was probably a better choice, anyway.

Here is my photo with Kari (and other MythBusters) from D*C:
http://www.mitchlampert.net/CelebPics/MythBusters3.jpg
My shirt is different, because it was taken the next day. (Yes, I do own more than one shirt!)

(FYI: The photo at the top of my "jealousy" post (#28) was taken at TAM4, the one in the middle taken at a hotel bar during the Environmental Wars conference. Kari showed up at both, for some reason.)

I am not sure if I will have a beard or not during TAM5. It depends on how lazy I am the few weeks before it.

Remind me to tell you the story of how I came to suspect (incorrectly) that Kari was "stalking" me, some day.

We could take up a collection and buy him a second shirt. What's wrong with a consistent look? Cartoon characters do it all the time!

[Fitter]

(FYI: The photo at the top of my "jealousy" post (#28) was taken at TAM4, the one in the middle taken at a hotel bar during the Environmental Wars conference. Kari showed up at both, for some reason.)

I think she's stalking you.

[TJ]

1. You can be lazy and look at my avatar :(

2. You can dig into the archives to find a nice photo of me and fowlsound http://randi.org/jr/2006-02/020306tam4.html#i2 :)

3. You can buy a Skepdude Calendar and look at August. :D

[grayman]

Do I have to look at you TJ?

[tkingdoll]

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/2111/partyltsbajv3.jpg

Here I am, just for Hamradioguy. This was last xmas, for a fancy dress party. The theme was 'Footballers' Wives', I was dressed as a sort of Nancy Del Olio, my friend Dave was an early David Beckham.

[Wowbagger]

I think she's stalking you.
That was my theory.

See, when I registered for TAM4, the only MythBusters guests that were scheduled to show up were the main dudes: Adam and Jamie. After I registered, Kari also decided to show up.

Then, at the Environmental Wars, it looked like Adam was going to be a guest, according to all the publicity. But, after I arrive, guess who decides to show up instead... Kari! And she brought Peter Rees (creator of the MB show, and the other guy in the photo) with her.

Then there was Dragon*Con. When I registered for it, there was no mention that any of the MythBusters were going to show up. But then, a few weeks after I registered, guess who gets added to the guest list? That's right! Kari Byron, again!! This time, she had brought some of the other Build-Team members with her.

Not that I mind the attention, though. :D

[exarch]

I won't be bringing the gypsy monkey to Vegas, tho.

Will you be bringing his germs?

And here's Mrs. JLam with Izzy The Dog (captured in mid-yawn)
http://lamberti.smugmug.com/photos/117800602-M.jpg

Is this an intentional cleavage shot, or did the camera just "go off all by itself" just as you looked down on her?

[Lee Graham]

That's right! Kari Byron, again!!

Perhaps she's not stalking you at all. Consider this: maybe you're stalking her using psychic powers. You should apply for the $1M. If she shows up at TAM5... you win! :D

[JLam]

Will you be bringing his germs?



Is this an intentional cleavage shot, or did the camera just "go off all by itself" just as you looked down on her?Um, it was intentionally accidental.

[Wowbagger]

Perhaps she's not stalking you at all. Consider this: maybe you're stalking her using psychic powers. You should apply for the $1M. If she shows up at TAM5... you win! :D
But, everyone knows psychic powers don't work when there is "negative energy" eminating from any skeptics that happen to be around! That's why no psychic has gotten the million, yet. And, I have a funny feeling Kari is just the sort of gal to eminate such negative vibes.

A better explanation is that she is using me as a role model for the sorts of events a good geek should attend. Any event I attend must be geeky, therefore she must attend it, also!

[Hamradioguy]

Here I am, just for Hamradioguy. This was last xmas, for a fancy dress party. The theme was 'Footballers' Wives', I was dressed as a sort of Nancy Del Olio, my friend Dave was an early David Beckham.

Oh my, you should have given advanced warning- Had to make a mad dash for the blood pressure medication!

[ottle]

Not that I mind the attention, though. :D

yep, you tell a convincing story. I'm afraid you must give yourself to her now... I'm sure you're heartbroken.

[Plastictowel]

Myself:
http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/8532458a971bcf110.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3282)

[Overman]

Myself:
http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/8532458a971bcf110.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3282)


The GQ pose is my favorite for pictures.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_13244458999139eceb.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3275)
Here's me, goofing with the webcam today while I should be working...

How do we know you're a real girl? That could be anyone's picture. You might be some 13 year old boy, for all we know.

[a.real.girl]

All righty then, CS, what sort of proof would convince you? I've only got my word, and pics.

Short of meeting at TAM, what else can a real girl do?

[The Central Scrutinizer]

All righty then, CS, what sort of proof would convince you? I've only got my word, and pics.

Short of meeting at TAM, what else can a real girl do?


I can think of some things! :jaw-dropp

:D

[a.real.girl]

So, despite your skeptical stance, it seems you're inclined to think that's really me in the photo.

Which means you're just sassing me.

Me like.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

So, despite your skeptical stance, it seems you're inclined to think that's really me in the photo.

Which means you're just sassing me.

Me like.

Yes, I am sassing you.

And in fact, I am really a 13 year old boy. We'll meet at TAM V.

[articulett]

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/2111/partyltsbajv3.jpg

Here I am, just for Hamradioguy. This was last xmas, for a fancy dress party. The theme was 'Footballers' Wives', I was dressed as a sort of Nancy Del Olio, my friend Dave was an early David Beckham.

oh...I always thought that was a picture of you in your avatar--running with scissors. But you have much lighter skin and more hair.

My pic. is in my profile. I encourage all my enemies to look me up so they know exactly who to avoid. :)

[exarch]

Perhaps she's not stalking you at all. Consider this: maybe you're stalking her using psychic powers. You should apply for the $1M. If she shows up at TAM5... you win! :D

I think I would be more thrilled if Summer Glau suddenly showed up ...
She's not by any chance psychi-stalking you as well, is she Wowbagger?

[a.real.girl]

And in fact, I am really a 13 year old boy. We'll meet at TAM V.


I bet somewhere deep inside, that's true, but you don't fool me.

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

Here I am, with a T-shirt courtesy of the long lost Bill Hoyt.

[Geek Goddess]

Here I am, with a T-shirt courtesy of the long lost Bill Hoyt.
You look like a smart, skeptic guy!

[grayman]

Here's my latest photo:
http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_9246458c8511289b3.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3304)

Thank you Elaine for the idea. ;)

[elaine]

You just did that?

[ohp]

I'm just looking for a decent picture of me.

I do exist in comic strip form. I'm the taller one by the water cooler.

[skepHick]

The same one that's in my profile, just more biggerer.

[Soapy Sam]

The same one that's in my profile, just more biggerer.

Funny. I thought you would be...taller.

[Geek Goddess]

I think I must be the oldest skepchick attending.

[Soapy Sam]

Pah! Child!

When you were born, I was already a toddler!

[Geek Goddess]

Pah! Child!

When you were born, I was already a toddler!
:D

My apologies, I thought you were a skepdude, not a skepchick. There are LOTS of matured, wise skepdudes here.

[skepHick]

Well, GG, I'm not that far behind you, so I expect that I will be the 2nd oldest. Unless we force Soapy to wear a dress and call him Samantha. Problem solved!

[Geek Goddess]

Well, GG, I'm not that far behind you, so I expect that I will be the 2nd oldest. Unless we force Soapy to wear a dress and call him Samantha. Problem solved!


And who said there weren't any hot skepchicks? He must have meant Very Young Ones. It's hard to be skeptical when your brain hasn't fully matured and had some Life Experiences.

[Pirate_Lad]

Here's one of me from the bay area skeptic meetup this summer. Get ready to drink, kids.

[PaulK]

I'm the older, heavier one but maybe the Breatharians will help me lose weight before TAM 5 starts.

[vIQleS]

Rather than post yet another pic, I'll just ask...does anyone not know what I look like?

Post a picture anyway...You know everyone wants to see you...

:drool:

ETA: NM - i guess i should have read the whole thread. (although if you want to post more pics... :-D)

[Mattfn]

I do exist in comic strip form.
I wanna exist in comic strip form! I can't imagine anything more perfect!

As it is, my imagination runs around unsupervised:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/mattfn/Family/M-AsDates.jpg

And no, I don't know what world they wandered in from to a medievil faire either. But why waste an opportunity to have your picture taken with men wearing skulls in their clothing?!

M-A :moose:

[ohp]

OK, I'm ready to reveal my ugly mug to the world through the magic of my web cam.

http://www.purplemug.co.uk/pictures/webcampic.jpg

[RemieV]

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1154/menowym9.jpg

If you see me wandering around looking frightened, please pat my shoulder and tell me everything's okay :D

... I've never travelled alone before...

[grayman]

Remie I don't imagine anyone being alone at TAM even if they tried. :)

[Zygar]

Remie, I'm sure we'll be lining up for the chance to comfort you in your loneliness.

[exarch]

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1154/menowym9.jpg

If you see me wandering around looking frightened, please pat my shoulder and tell me everything's okay :D

... I've never travelled alone before...

It's a good thing you didn't smile in that picture, making it easier for us to recognise you looking around scared ;)

[RemieV]

It's a good thing you didn't smile in that picture, making it easier for us to recognise you looking around scared ;)

ahahaahahahahahaha :D

I find it difficult to smile when taking my own picture. It would be like tickling myself. Am I supposed to mutter, "Say cheese!" yeah, that just brings all kinds of sad images to mind... ;)

[exarch]

ahahaahahahahahaha :D

I find it difficult to smile when taking my own picture. It would be like tickling myself. Am I supposed to mutter, "Say cheese!" yeah, that just brings all kinds of sad images to mind... ;)

How about one where you stick out your tongue?
Ehm, ... wait, ... that's you myspace picture, isn't it?
Now I know where that idea came from ...

Well, then I have no other suggestions :confused:

[articulett]

What's wrong with a consistent look? Cartoon characters do it all the time!

Well, some (e.g. Donald Duck) don't wear pants...I'm not sure this is a consistent look worth emulating.

[Boo]

OK, I'm ready to reveal my ugly mug to the world through the magic of my web cam.

http://www.purplemug.co.uk/pictures/webcampic.jpg

/mini rant/ Grrrrrr. As I said in the Pictures thread in Community there are too many guys here who have bought into the geek/nerd = ugly. WRONG! I am a self-proclaimed geek groupie and find intelligent men very sexy. I have my own faults and yet people see beyond them to find me attractive. Good looking comes in many forms and if you guys don't stop referring to your looks in negative terms I'm going to make it a personal quest to prove to all of you just how attractive you all are. This will not please my gentleman friend.;) Geek is Sexy! /end mini rant/





Boo

[Geek Goddess]

/mini rant/ Grrrrrr. As I said in the Pictures thread in Community there are too many guys here who have bought into the geek/nerd = ugly. WRONG! I am a self-proclaimed geek groupie and find intelligent men very sexy. I have my own faults and yet people see beyond them to find me attractive. Good looking comes in many forms and if you guys don't stop referring to your looks in negative terms I'm going to make it a personal quest to prove to all of you just how attractive you all are. This will not please my gentleman friend.;) Geek is Sexy! /end mini rant/





Boo

What she said.

[exarch]

Good looking comes in many forms and if you guys don't stop referring to your looks in negative terms I'm going to make it a personal quest to prove to all of you just how attractive you all are.

I can attest to this. Boo made me feel very attractive last year in New York. Too bad we were in a gay bar when she did :(

[ohp]

/mini rant/ Grrrrrr. As I said in the Pictures thread in Community there are too many guys here who have bought into the geek/nerd = ugly. WRONG! I am a self-proclaimed geek groupie and find intelligent men very sexy. I have my own faults and yet people see beyond them to find me attractive. Good looking comes in many forms and if you guys don't stop referring to your looks in negative terms I'm going to make it a personal quest to prove to all of you just how attractive you all are. This will not please my gentleman friend.;) Geek is Sexy! /end mini rant/
Boo

OK, should I have posted this one?

http://www.purplemug.co.uk/pictures/doctorjb.jpg

I'm the tall one.

[MLynn]

Here is a pic of me from TAM4. :)

Sorry about the small pic w/low resolution...

[Dumb All Over]

I'm the one in the middle.

[SkepticScott]

... I've never travelled alone before...You'll be a veteran traveller before you know it, RemieV.

[KingMerv00]

Me not at work:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b400/mentalrehab/Picture036.jpg

Me at work:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b400/mentalrehab/Picture029-1.jpg

Sorry I couldn't get anything smaller. Sorry for broken monitors.

[Geek Goddess]

[QUOTE=RemieV;2206122
If you see me wandering around looking frightened, please pat my shoulder and tell me everything's okay :D

... I've never travelled alone before...[/QUOTE]

It's an adventure! I was 21 when I took my first cross-country trip alone, and I had to figure out what to do. At that time, not only did I not have a cell phone, calling card, I didn't even have a credit card (which solves nearly all problems) Growing up, my family only traveled in cars, and now I'm all '"have passport, will travel." You'll be an old hand at it in no time. Just remember to be aware of your surroundings.

[RemieV]

Thanks, guys :) *sniffffff*

I'm still debating about whether to 1) try to figure out how to check my luggage or 2) try to buy every liquid I'll need in 3 ounces or less and put it in a ziploc.

[Zygar]

Stolen from my parents' digital camera today:

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_121664591ef8ac9825.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3341)

[Zygar]

Thanks, guys :) *sniffffff*

I'm still debating about whether to 1) try to figure out how to check my luggage or 2) try to buy every liquid I'll need in 3 ounces or less and put it in a ziploc.

I vote check your luggage. Besides, those ghosts you have hiding in your luggage will never make it through security.

[Alliebubs]

<---- Me.

-Allison

[RemieV]

I vote check your luggage. Besides, those ghosts you have hiding in your luggage will never make it through security.

lol... I *may* check it. If I can figure out how in advance and make it a stress-free experience. If not, I'm going to jam every little thing I own into one bag, or possibly wear all my clothes.

[TriangleMan]

Me being crowned High Priest of the Illuminati.

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/2461/60timeforshoppingfp0.th.jpg (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=60timeforshoppingfp0.jpg)

actually I'm in the Bazaar in Istanbul but being an Illuminati High Priest sounds much cooler

[SkepticScott]

lol... I *may* check it. If I can figure out how in advance and make it a stress-free experience. If not, I'm going to jam every little thing I own into one bag, or possibly wear all my clothes.Checking luggage is pretty stress-free, but not always. There's always a tiny bit of stress until your bag comes out. Because many bags look alike, I suggest putting something distinctive on your bag. Tie a ribbon to a handle or put a sticker on it. The last time I flew into Vegas, I waited 20 minutes or so by the baggage carousel before the bags from my flight arrived. Which carousel your flight is using is on signs on the carousels, and may also be shown on the "arrivals" monitors.

Most airlines charge you extra if your bag is heavy. I think the limit is 50 pounds, and some airlines have scales you can use to check.

If you choose to carry everything on, you'll get out of the airport faster. You can bring two items on board. Bring one item that will fit in the overhead storage bins and a large bag that will fit under the seat. The bag I bring for 'under the seat' is about 12" x 16" x 10".

Bring books. You'll have lots of time to read before and during your flight.

[Boo]

OK, should I have posted this one?

http://www.purplemug.co.uk/pictures/doctorjb.jpg

I'm the tall one.

Well hellooooooo there!;)

MMMMmmmmmm tall men.....


*swoons*


Boo

[exarch]

If you see me wandering around looking frightened, please pat my shoulder and tell me everything's okay

... I've never travelled alone before...It's an adventure! I was 21 when I took my first cross-country trip alone, and I had to figure out what to do. At that time, not only did I not have a cell phone, calling card, I didn't even have a credit card (which solves nearly all problems) Growing up, my family only traveled in cars, and now I'm all '"have passport, will travel." You'll be an old hand at it in no time. Just remember to be aware of your surroundings.

Allison, imagine deciding to go to TAM2 in December (barely a month before), this being your first international trip in a decade, and you first ever trip all alone.
I survived somehow.

I think your experience is not going to be the scariest, just the first step in something much more exciting ;)

[Geek Goddess]

Thanks, guys :) *sniffffff*

I'm still debating about whether to 1) try to figure out how to check my luggage or 2) try to buy every liquid I'll need in 3 ounces or less and put it in a ziploc.

If you have a long flight, or if you need to change planes during your trip, check your luggage. Schlepping luggage around an airport sucks. Checking luggage is easy, just follow the signs at the airport. I use the 'curb side' check-in all the time, as it is generally faster, you don't have to wait in a potentially long line at the ticket counter. If you curb-check, and print your boarding pass out from home, you won't have any lines except the security line. Remember that some airlines charge a couple dollars per bag to use the curb-side, and you will want to leave a small tip for whoever handles the luggage, like a dollar or two per bag. So, if you check one bag, you may be talking bout 3-4 bucks to avoid some hassle. If you take yourself to the airport, drive to the curb-side, check your luggage, then park your car. If someone is taking you, they can drop you right there. If you carry your luggage on, it will save you 10-20 minutes in the LV airport, but if you're not in a rush to be somewhere, it's not really that long. On my frequent short hops, I carry my luggage, unless I have to take my computer.

The ziplock has to be one-quart size, no bigger (and no smaller for some strange reason). I had a half-empty 3.5 oz toothpaste bottle and one guy let it through, but on the return trip, the next guy took it. Lipstick doesn't count, but lip gloss or gel does. I'm not advocating bypassing security, but I've been known to put a tube of lipgloss in my jeans pocket, which does not set the detectors off. Of course, if you are randomly picked for a pat-down, there it is.

For carryon, that depends on your flight time. Anything under two hours I consider a hop, and might take only a book stuck in my purse. I tend to doze off (which is why I like window seats, I can rest my head against the wall) Long flights, or with plane changes, I take something do to - like needlework, a notebook/travel diary I sometimes write in, etc.

It's an adventure!

[tkingdoll]

Me not at work:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b400/mentalrehab/Picture036.jpg

Me at work:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b400/mentalrehab/Picture029-1.jpg

Sorry I couldn't get anything smaller. Sorry for broken monitors.

:lovestruck:

[Hutch]

lol... I *may* check it. If I can figure out how in advance and make it a stress-free experience. If not, I'm going to jam every little thing I own into one bag, or possibly wear all my clothes.

RemieV, Skeptic Scott and Geek Goddess offer much good advice. If you are really an inexperienced traveller (and not just our leg pulling, as my old dutch grandpa would have said), then may I, as another frequent flyer, offer a couple of suggestions:

1. Make sure you get to the departure airport at least two hours prior to your leaving (3 if you're flying international, I do not know where you are from). You can check at least two bags of 50lbs each; I would recommend that you check the bags in at the ticket counter rather than outside at the curb. That way you get your boarding passes and can watch them put the stickers on the bag for your destination.

2. As Scott notes, you can carry a smaller bag (usually less than 30 lbs, but few airlines ever check it) and a hand-held object (purse, bag, etc.) However, they will have to go through security and it can slow you down--one reason to get to the airport early. These days I carry a book and my ticket with me and that is about all.

3. Wear slip-on shoes, because you will be asked to remove them, along with anything metal (belt, coins, watch, etc.) for screening. If they call you out of line for further inspection, don't sweat it, I've been 'reviewed' several times and no problems.

4. If you have to change planes between your starting point and destination, check the airline magazine since they usually have maps of their hub cities and many airlines will announce their connecting gates before the airplane lands. If not, someone from the airline can help you if you are confused. And doublecheck; airlines will change gates on you.

5. Las Vegas is a BIG airport and constantly busy. Follow the signs to baggage claim and look for the carousel with your flight number displayed. Once you have your bags, you have two choices to get to the hotel (1) Cab, which will run you about $15-20, or bus, which is only about $7, but stops at a number of hotels and can take upwards of an hour to get you to your hotel.

6. If you want to, either add your arrival time/airline to the thread I have, or if you want to PM me the schedule I'll offer whatever other advice I can.

Looking forward to meeting you at TAM5; and trust me, you'll be fine.

[ohp]

I always take at least one change of clothes in hand luggage, so if your hold luggage ends up in Australia, you don't have to rush out clothes shopping.

[Geek Goddess]

I always take at least one change of clothes in hand luggage, so if your hold luggage ends up in Australia, you don't have to rush out clothes shopping.


I do this on international flights. A clean shirt and undies, my contact lenses and glasses, my meds (if I have them). Almost anything else, I can live without for a day or two.

ETA: Hutch, at DFW they put the barcode tags for the luggage on right there at the curb and give you the receipts for the checked luggage. Is that not the case everywhere? I always pre-print my boarding passes.

[rebecca]

Less travel chatter, more sexy photos!

[elaine]

Yeah, what rebecca said.

[Geek Goddess]

I am the one with the driver's license.


(The car won't be attending this year)


http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_1045445928291137c9.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3349)

[elaine]

Nice car, goddess.

[rebecca]

That's more like it. MORE! MORE SEXY PHOTOS!

[Hutch]

ETA: Hutch, at DFW they put the barcode tags for the luggage on right there at the curb and give you the receipts for the checked luggage. Is that not the case everywhere? I always pre-print my boarding passes.

That is true, GG, but if Remie is an inexperienced traveller, I think it is best to get everything done at the desk inside with a ticket agent. Like you, I print my boarding passes out at home and (if available) use the computer check-ins for baggage, but we're old pros at this, and RemieV is just starting out, so not to many new things.

IMHO as always...

[CFLarsen]

Less travel chatter, more sexy photos!

Go ahead... :)

[ohp]

That's more like it. MORE! MORE SEXY PHOTOS!

or... Youtube videos!

[CFLarsen]

When flying, it is a question of travelling light, while still carrying the essentials.

On your person, at all times
Passport
Ticket
Coins (for payphones, tips)
Cash (not too much)
Credit card
Napkins/tissues (think "No toiletpaper?? I find out now?")

Carry in a purse around your neck, inside your clothes.

Carry-on bag
Clothes for next day (think "lost luggage")
Toiletries

Carry-on bag, small enough to hang by your airline seat
Book
Address book
Pen & paper
Chocolate/candy (energy)
MP3-player (+ enough batteries!)
Painkillers
Peptobismol (tablets)
Small plastic bag for garbage (and if you get sick!)
Earplugs
Sleeping mask
Comb
Camera
Cellphone (but turn it off when boarding!)
Map of airports you are visiting. Sometimes available online.

When flying

Wear very comfortable clothes.

Go to the bathroom before you board. You could be stuck for hours inside the plane, before it takes off.

Put the small carry-on inside the big one, before you board. Take it out before you stow the big one away.

Don't wait until the last minute to board. You'll find it harder to stow away your big carry-on. Stow it, so you can easily get it out.

If you stow your coat, put the coat in a plastic bag. It will protect the coat, and make it easier to get hold of.

Check where the emergency exits are. All of them.

When you have found your seat, take off your shoes and tie them to your seat.

Get an extra blanket.

If you are blase about looking out the window, get an aisle seat: Better leg room, easier bathroom access.

Get up and stretch once an hour.

Go to the bathroom when you can, not when you desperately have to. That's when the line will be the longest. The line will also be long, shortly before the plane lands.

Don't wear perfume, but shower as close to departure as possible. Use a neutral deodorant.

When everyone else jumps out of their seats after landing, take your time and put your shoes on again. Double-check to see if you haven't forgotten anything. Don't keep things lying around; when you don't need something, put it back in the carry-on again.

Leave trash as neatly as possible.

Suitcase

Mark your suitcase with something you can see from far away. Mark it on as many sides as possible. Stickers, colourful luggage belts, but nothing that can be torn off.

Address labels should be taped to the suitcase. Leave your address on a piece of paper in the suitcase, too.

Don't travel with fancy suitcases. Get something that can take a beating.

Don't lock the suitcase.

If you bring something that can break, put it in the center of the suitcase, and use socks and sweaters to protect it. Do this especially if your suitcase isn't hardcover.

Take photos of the contents of the suitcase, for insurance purposes.

Pack at least 24 hours before you leave. Don't wait until right before you leave to pack the "last".

Hotel

Don't bring whole bottles of shampoo/body lotion/etc. Fill up tiny bottles. Take the shampoo containers you get at hotels with you for later use. Get them for your friends, too.

There is usually a bucket for ice, and free ice. You can make your own "fridge" overnight, by filling up the sink with ice (put the plug in first).

Locate the nearest drugstore. Get some sodas, crackers etc., if you get the munchies.

Lock your suitcase when you leave the room. Use the safe, if there is one.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

:lovestruck:

You are sick! He's only 12 years old! Did you look at the picture?

[The Central Scrutinizer]

When flying, it is a question of travelling light, while still carrying the essentials.

On your person, at all times
...
Coins (for payphones, tips)
Cash (not too much)
...

Coins? For tips? Tightwad.

And you want to carry lots of cashs. Pulling a big wad of cash out of your pocket will impress fellow travellers.

[KingMerv00]

:lovestruck:
:blush:

[KingMerv00]

You are sick! He's only 12 years old! Did you look at the picture?

Heh, you're just jealous because women don't get the three stooges.

Just turned 26 btw.

[Geek Goddess]

all sorts of stuff.

Mr. Spontaneity. Are you afraid to live life on the edge or something?


A friend took this at Thanksgiving. (my youngest, Junior Idiot, is the cutie near the front of the photo. I'm the domestic diva serving dinner to my guests) I am so going to hell for posting this. Don't tell my mama.


http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_1045445928d5b8e4ea.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3350)

[rebecca]

or... Youtube videos!

Yes, sexy photos and/or videos are all heartily enjoyed by those of us stuck at work with no one else in the office!

Hey Geek: nice spread!

[KingMerv00]

Mr. Spontaneity. Are you afraid to live life on the edge or something?


A friend took this at Thanksgiving. (my youngest, Junior Idiot, is the cutie near the front of the photo. I'm the domestic diva serving dinner to my guests) I am so going to hell for posting this. Don't tell my mama.


http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_1045445928d5b8e4ea.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3350)

You are such a liar. That isn't a photo of you. That's a Sunny D commercial.

[Overman]

That's more like it. MORE! MORE SEXY PHOTOS!


http://67.15.218.100/pics3/105000/105712.jpg

Me by the snake.

How about some pics of that goggle wearing cutie we all know...

[KingMerv00]

http://67.15.218.100/pics3/105000/105712.jpg

Me by the snake.

How about some pics of that goggle wearing cutie we all know...

I wasn't wearing goggles, they were safety glasses.

[Overman]

:scared:

[ohp]

OK, someone asked for that picture of me... COMPLETELY NAKED!

http://tschdaeff1.ts.funpic.de/wp-content/OHP_536P.jpg

[Ed Baehr]

I'm the one with the beard.......and glasses.....who doesn't have an educational foundation named for him.

[Geek Goddess]

Yes, sexy photos and/or videos are all heartily enjoyed by those of us stuck at work with no one else in the office!

Hey Geek: nice spread!

Thanks. Working this week leaves lots of time for surfing.

[Overman]

http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procgserv/47b6cc06b3127cce98549cb93e5600000017108AYt2bFu1aNA

Just recieved from sis...

me doing Xmas dishes.

Fun.

[CFLarsen]

Coins? For tips? Tightwad.

I want to get rid of the coins.

And you want to carry lots of cashs. Pulling a big wad of cash out of your pocket will impress fellow travellers.

Perhaps. But I'd rather appear poor and live.

Mr. Spontaneity. Are you afraid to live life on the edge or something?

When I travel, it is quite often for many, many hours. E.g., it takes me anywhere from 18-26 hours to get to TAM.

[Geek Goddess]

Just recieved from sis...

me doing Xmas dishes.

Fun.


do you hire out?

[Overman]

do you hire out?

Rates are same as band rates, but we will play music while cleaning. Requests are taken into consideration, but we usually stick to spanish folk songs.;)

[grayman]

That's more like it. MORE! MORE SEXY PHOTOS!

Isn't one picture of a hairy, tattooed, pot-bellied, middle-aged man not wearing a shirt enough for you?

[Kitten]

Rebecca and I at last year's TAM at the Forum Party. This image has been floating around the internet before, so hopefully she won't mind my posting it.

This year, we should look pretty much the same except Rebecca will have hot new glasss, and I'll probably be wearing a sparkly dress.

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/1962/n500789300890545271fr2.th.jpg (http://img124.imageshack.us/my.php?image=n500789300890545271fr2.jpg)

[rebecca]

Isn't one picture of a hairy, tattooed, pot-bellied, middle-aged man not wearing a shirt enough for you?

. . . do you really need to ask that??

This image has been floating around the internet before, so hopefully she won't mind my posting it.


I don't mind at all . . . I'm just happy you didn't post one where I look really drunk off my ass.

[Kitten]

. . . do you really need to ask that??



I don't mind at all . . . I'm just happy you didn't post one where I look really drunk off my ass.

It should be noted that I was also holding a drink... it's just off-camera below the shot.

Woo-hoo! Only a couple of weeks until Vegas!

[Wowbagger]

I think I would be more thrilled if Summer Glau suddenly showed up ...
She's not by any chance psychi-stalking you as well, is she Wowbagger? Actually, she probably would have strong enough psychic powers to do such a thing, even in the presence of skeptic-negative-energy. But, I haven't seen her anywhere else: either she isn't doing that, or she is really good at it.


Well, some (e.g. Donald Duck) don't wear pants...I'm not sure this is a consistent look worth emulating. Hey, how did you know I wasn't wearing pants in any of those photos?! :eek:

[Wowbagger]

dupe post deleted

[The Central Scrutinizer]

http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procgserv/47b6cc06b3127cce98549cb93e5600000017108AYt2bFu1aNA

Just recieved from sis...

me doing Xmas dishes.

Fun.

Ummm....why on earth would you do dishes when there is a machine that will do them for you not more than 3 feet away?

[tkingdoll]

:blush:

:bride: :groom: ?

[Tanja]

:bride: :groom: ?

Wouldn't that be :bride: :groom: :groom:?
:eye-poppi

[tkingdoll]

Wouldn't that be :bride: :groom: :groom:?
:eye-poppi

Eventually I'm hoping to have enough for a :grouphug:

[LostAngeles]

Well, you can always check out the webcam aggregator but I'm rarely well lit. Alternatively, my hair will either be red this time, or possibly even blue again, though likely not in the same way it was last year.

I should have the military jacket once again, however.

[Dinsdale Piranha]

Here I am, with my backpack nuke, searching for Spiny Norman at the Tower of London.


http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/54544592d32e8fd76.jpg

[Overman]

Ummm....why on earth would you do dishes when there is a machine that will do them for you not more than 3 feet away?


Have you ever seen the Matrix man!?!?

You give those machines too much power and then BAM!

[Overman]

Eventually I'm hoping to have enough for a :grouphug:


I'd like to volenteer, or at least be first on the waiting list! ;)

[Geek Goddess]

Rebecca and I at last year's TAM at the Forum Party. This image has been floating around the internet before, so hopefully she won't mind my posting it.

This year, we should look pretty much the same except Rebecca will have hot new glasss, and I'll probably be wearing a sparkly dress.

neither one of you look old enough to drink.

Here I am, with my backpack nuke, searching for Spiny Norman at the Tower of London.

Wow, aren't you a cutie!!

[KingMerv00]

:bride: :groom: ?

:jaw-dropp ...........:blush: ................:D

:diamondring: :weddingcake: :bouquet:

[ohp]

neither one of you look old enough to drink.

It's amazing how far a TAM badge will get you when people ask for ID.

[Dinsdale Piranha]

Wow, aren't you a cutie!!

[Bugs Bunny mode]
Yer only sayin' that because it's true!
[/Bugs Bunny mode]

Aw, shucks. Yer makin' me blush.

There's a good reason I posted that shot. A close-up would only subject viewers to the ugly truth.

[tkingdoll]

:jaw-dropp ...........:blush: ................:D

:diamondring: :weddingcake: :bouquet:

:Banane14: :yikes:

[ohp]

:Banane14: :yikes:

Cripes. I didn't realise how many smileys you could put on this forum.

:balcony

:bride: :heartbeat: :groom:

:bride: :brokenheart: :groom:

:duel:

:bride: :tombstone :ghost:

:bride: :heartbeat: :alien:

:stork-bab

:medusa:

:medusa: :heartbeat: :groom:

[BillC]

Not knowing what to do with my hands in a photo:

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/31024592fa31f1a5f.jpg

[KingMerv00]

:Banane14: :yikes:

:eek: :iblamelisa:

[Antiquehunter]

My practical International flying tips (some are potentially abraisive) that work for me:

1) When flying and you are gaining hours (Dubai - London for example) try to sleep on the plane. When flying and losing hours (Vancouver - New York) try to stay awake and arrive tired, but go to bed at a 'normal' time in the new time zone.

2) If you are on a sleeping flight, having 2 cocktails in the departure lounge pretty much guarantees you'll be out like a light as the plane is taking off. (It does me, anyways.)

3) Fly business on long haul flights - especially if you aren't paying for the ticket.

4) If there is a child seated within one row of you on the flight who appears to be under the age of seven, or in the first five minutes of boarding reveals itself to be whiny / snivelly / annoying, ask to be reseated before takeoff. The squeakiest wheel gets the grease here, folks.

5) Earplugs are a travel necessity.

6) The only place you can wear 'Ruben Kincaid' nightshades without being laughed at is on a plane. Take advantage of the opportunity.

7) Avoid the fish dining option, and usually any airline breakfast will be more disgusting than other airline food.

8) Airline food on small, obscure, regional airlines tends to be worse than... well... the buffet at the Stardust for starters.

9) Arrive early to airports, particularly for international flights. You don't want to have to be rushed unnecessarily.

10) Carry US $1 bills (at least 10) for tips / getting rid of annoying people in foreign airports.

11) Bulkhead seats in coach can offer more legroom, but the kid quotient is higher because airliines often put babies in those rows with the fold-out bassinets. Exit rows are good, but on 747's they may also be aligned with the galleys, so can be noisy from stewards/esses rattling around / chatting in there. If stuck in coach, I tend to prefer a window seat and huddle up in a corner making it clear I do not wish to interact with any humans. Second best is an aisle, however I tend to always get bumped and woken up. The back one or two rows can be a good hit - especially if there are any empty seats. Asking to get a row with an empty seat in the middle is great, getting an empty row to yourself is better. If this happens, make sure you take posession of the entire row by spreading out your things as soon as the plane takes off or you may lose it to a 'seat hopper'.

[Geek Goddess]

My friend Pat who constantly travels international flights and hates to share a row with anything breathing, tells me she does the following:

When you sit down, get the barf bag and open it up in the 'ready' position. She said turning green helps, but that's hard for most people to pull off. She said she also once stuck a long piece of dental floss in her teeth and let it hang down, and no one would sit near her.

[Antiquehunter]

I think I've flown with your friend! The flight attendants broke up a fight over who got the last pair of fuzzy socks on Emirates...

[Jas]

Have you ever seen the Matrix man!?!?

You give those machines too much power and then BAM!

I thought he was referring to the girl taking the picture :confused:

[CFLarsen]

My friend Pat who constantly travels international flights and hates to share a row with anything breathing, tells me she does the following:

When you sit down, get the barf bag and open it up in the 'ready' position. She said turning green helps, but that's hard for most people to pull off. She said she also once stuck a long piece of dental floss in her teeth and let it hang down, and no one would sit near her.

You have....interesting friends.

[Geek Goddess]

You have....interesting friends.

I believe we call them 'characters'.

[ohp]

I believe we call them 'characters'.

The thing I find scary is that the kind of people that go to TAM are the kind of people that can escape fron straitjackets....

[Geek Goddess]

The thing I find scary is that the kind of people that go to TAM are the kind of people that can escape fron straitjackets....


My friend would never go to TAM - that sort of thing, with lots of people, would not interest her. She just occasionally does some strange things. :p

[Overman]

I thought he was referring to the girl taking the picture :confused:


SNAP!

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Cripes. I didn't realise how many smileys you could put on this forum.

:balcony

:bride: :heartbeat: :groom:

:bride: :brokenheart: :groom:

:duel:

:bride: :tombstone :ghost:

:bride: :heartbeat: :alien:

:stork-bab

:medusa:

:medusa: :heartbeat: :groom:

Apparently you never met Gerri.

[AZAtheist]

I'm sitting in the Tucson airport waiting for a flight to Vegas. Thanks to MichInEngland, I have enough posts to post my mug...well here it is. Can't wait to go back to Vegas for the second time in as many weeks.
http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/13456459429ce0d8ed.jpg
See ya at TAM5!

[RemieV]

Thanks for the great advice, everyone! I am slightly less frightened.

Unfortunately, I purchased my ticket from Orbitz, which doesn't let you print out a boarding pass. I'll have to stand in line. And hopefully find the line. And hopefully not somehow wind up on a plane to Zimbabwe.

I can't wait to meet all of you :) You look like good peoples.

Also, Goddess, you're flying out of DFW? So am I. If we happen to be at the airport at the same time, please do not trip me and laugh :D

[saganite]

My calendar photo probably doesn't render me instantly recognizable, and of course I demand to be easily recognizable--how else will all the autograph seekers be able to find and hound me? Here's a more accurate representation.

Tower of London, you say?

[ohp]

If anybody else wants a tower of london picture, then there will be a photoshoot next week :-)

[Puggy]

My calendar photo probably doesn't render me instantly recognizable, and of course I demand to be easily recognizable--how else will all the autograph seekers be able to find and hound me? Here's a more accurate representation.

Tower of London, you say?

Qué hermosa!!! :jaw-dropp

[Troylus]

<== Over that a way.

This will be my 4th TAM. Unfortunately, my wife will not be able to attend this year - so without her guidance I'll be wandering about aimlessly. Feel free to spin me around and point me in the right direction if you find me stuck against a wall or something.

[Geek Goddess]

Thanks for the great advice, everyone! I am slightly less frightened.

Unfortunately, I purchased my ticket from Orbitz, which doesn't let you print out a boarding pass. I'll have to stand in line. And hopefully find the line. And hopefully not somehow wind up on a plane to Zimbabwe.

I can't wait to meet all of you :) You look like good peoples.

Also, Goddess, you're flying out of DFW? So am I. If we happen to be at the airport at the same time, please do not trip me and laugh :D

I am flying out of Love on southwest airlines. Re Orbitz - you should have a confirmation number or ticket number on the actual airline and can go to their website, enter the information, and get your boarding pass that way. I'm pretty sure I have done that before.

[SkepticScott]

Unfortunately, I purchased my ticket from Orbitz, which doesn't let you print out a boarding pass. I'll have to stand in line. And hopefully find the line. And hopefully not somehow wind up on a plane to Zimbabwe.Finding the line will be easy. They're often long. :( When in doubt, if you can't find the signs, ask. If you do end up in Zimbabwe, call me. One of my co-workers is from ZImbabwe and I'm sure he'd be able to teach you a few important phrases. ;)

[Hawkeye]

Don't have any pictures of myself with awesome skeptics (yet...), so I guess you'll just have to settle for one of me and a famous poker player.
http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_1019545972111d9bd3.jpg (http://forums.randi.org/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3406)
It's a little blurry, but that's Barry Greenstein on the left and me on the right.
He donates all of his tournament winnings to charity, which is one reason why he’s among my favorite poker players.
Incidentally, we both had the same professor for differential equations at the University of Illinois; which is his Alma mater and my current home.

[exarch]

Carry-on bag
Clothes for next day (think "lost luggage")
Toiletries

Do they still make a fuss about liquids in your carry-on?
What's the size of bottles you can have in there? Like after shave, shaving cream, toothpaste, deodorant, hairgel, shampoo, to name but a few that can usually be found in people's toiletry-bag?

Last year, I also brought some laundry detergent and fabric softener along in tiny bottles (because I just couldn't find a mathematically pleasing solution to the problem of being in the US for over three weeks and owning only 12 pairs of underwear). Will airport security deny me the comfort of clean underwear?

[DRBUZZ0]

I'm the older one.

http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/115774587a8bcbf1ed.jpg


Oh my god oh my god! Kari was there? Is she going to be there this year.


No... Actually I'm not a creepy celeb-obsessive type. But some of my friends ara....

And if I could get such a picture of myself and her, I could most certainly make them very jealous. Not that being in a picture with someone means you have any relationship to them other than they were nice enough to briefly pose...but again... I have a couple creepy-ish celeb-obsessive type friends.

[saganite]

Qué hermosa!!!

Puggy, I had to go to babelfish for that one, but thank you!

Hawkeye, Barry Greenstein is one of my favorite poker players. A true gentleman and a good soul, but plays a mean hand of poker.

(For any poker afficionados out there, I once got hit on at the Bellagio bar by Freddie Deeb, who mistook me for a prostitute. Offensive--yet flattering.)

[exarch]

Nope, it appears Kari will not be there this year.

But Adam will be, and Troy (or something, whoever that may be).

[RemieV]

Tory, not Troy ;)

[Nitor]

OK - somebody toss me some kryptonite, cause I'm trying it again.

Posting pictures

Me celebrating my fortieth:

[Nitor]

Before - http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/1377045975a155ed33.jpg

After - http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_137704597611d37a3e.jpg

And me many years later - a week ago
http://forums.randi.org/imagehosting/thum_1377045975be22e2d6.jpg

The mystery is no more.

Namaste
Nitor

[Hawkeye]

Hawkeye, Barry Greenstein is one of my favorite poker players. A true gentleman and a good soul, but plays a mean hand of poker.

Agreed

(For any poker afficionados out there, I once got hit on at the Bellagio bar by Freddie Deeb, who mistook me for a prostitute. Offensive--yet flattering.)
lol. Wait a sec... isn't he married? (quick google check) ... with 4 kids! :eek:

That reminds me though. If there’s ever free time in between TAM events, I was thinking of sneaking around some poker rooms to see if I can score some autographs. I’m not sure where the most pros play though; maybe Binion’s, Bellagio, The Palms, The Wynn?

[Geek Goddess]

Do they still make a fuss about liquids in your carry-on?
What's the size of bottles you can have in there? Like after shave, shaving cream, toothpaste, deodorant, hairgel, shampoo, to name but a few that can usually be found in people's toiletry-bag?

Last year, I also brought some laundry detergent and fabric softener along in tiny bottles (because I just couldn't find a mathematically pleasing solution to the problem of being in the US for over three weeks and owning only 12 pairs of underwear). Will airport security deny me the comfort of clean underwear?
Yes. Each container must be a 3-oz size or less. Everything you carry on must fit into a sigle oe-quart clear ziplock bag, which limits the total amount. You can check whatever you need. As regards laundry stuff, most laundromats sell small containers that are good for one or two loads of laundry.

[exarch]

OK, so 3 oz in sensible measurements is ...

88 ml.

Man, that sucks. My toothpaste passes, as does the shaving cream from a travelling kit, both at 75ml (I don't like the smell of the aftershave that comes with it though). That's it.

Most other items come in 100ml (3.4oz) or 150ml (5oz) sizes. This means lots of shopping around, right after New Year, for the right size of bottles :(
If I can even find them in those sizes.

Do they have to be original bottles? Or can you fill up your own?

[Hutch]

Nitor;

You jump out of Airplanes! :eek: :jaw-dropp

Nice pictures. A smiling lady with long hair and glasses--now tell me you're unattached and tall (over 5'8") and I'll really have to turn on the Hutch Charm....

...which considering I'm 53 and still unmarried obviously ain't worth much, but WTH...:D :D ;) :D

Looking forward to meeting you in about 2.5 weeks.

[Hutch]

Unfortunately, I purchased my ticket from Orbitz, which doesn't let you print out a boarding pass. I'll have to stand in line. And hopefully find the line. And hopefully not somehow wind up on a plane to Zimbabwe.

Remie, if you are flying out of Dallas-Ft. Worth, a couple of points; get there a minimum of 2 hours before your flight, more if you can manage it. Dallas is a mega-airport and the lines at the counter and the security checkpoints are going to be long. Also, the DFW complex has 5 remote terminals that are not connected and you have to take a shuttle train to get to. If someone is dropping you off, you might want to call the airline the day before you go and find out which of the terminals you will be leaving from and ask any other questions you may have. Here is the DFW site. http://www.dfwairport.com/index.html

As for the boarding passes, I am guessing that you are leaving via American Airlines (about 80% of the flights there are American Airlines, so not much of a guess). If you have aprintout from Orbitz with your flight schedule, it probably has a Booking ID or Reservation Number, which is a 6-digit code used to identify reservations. If you take that to the American Airlines (or whatever airline you are flying) website (www.aa.com) and follow the menu, you should be able to print out your boarding passes about 24 hours before you leave. I've done it several times.



I can't wait to meet all of you :) You look like good peoples.

Looks can be deceiving...:covereyes :cool: :D

[xenxabar]

Most other items come in 100ml (3.4oz) or 150ml (5oz) sizes. This means lots of shopping around, right after New Year, for the right size of bottles :(
If I can even find them in those sizes.

Do they have to be original bottles? Or can you fill up your own?
Here's all the current restrictions: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm

BTW, there's a Walgreens drug store just South of the Riviera (about 0.6km). Although they don't carry travel size items, they should have any toiletries you'd need.

[exarch]

BTW, there's a Walgreens drug store just South of the Riviera (about 0.6km). Although they don't carry travel size items, they should have any toiletries you'd need.

Yeah, but it won't smell the same as the products I use at home. And there may be things I'm allergic to (I've had a rash twice before which I think was caused by using another laundry detergent than usual).
I also want my shirts and such to smell like mine, not like someone else's. Maybe I'm just weird that way.

[Curnir]

Looks can be deceiving...:covereyes :cool: :D

Yeeeees.

[xenxabar]

Yeah, but it won't smell the same as the products I use at home. And there may be things I'm allergic to (I've had a rash twice before which I think was caused by using another laundry detergent than usual).
I also want my shirts and such to smell like mine, not like someone else's. Maybe I'm just weird that way.Looks like checking those items with your luggage is your best choice. At least you can bring more than 88ml that way, but it does compete for valuable space and has spill potential (zip-top bags are you friends).

[ottle]

Do they have to be original bottles? Or can you fill up your own?

You can fill up your own. And they will give you a ziploc bag of the size they want you to use if you don't have one with you or have the wrong size.

I hate travelling :) I've travelled more this year than I have ever before. I love getting there, I hate the process to do it!

[rustypouch]

Enough talk about toiletries, time for more sexy pictures.

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/5347/rustybwan9.jpg

[Boo]

Enough talk about toiletries, time for more sexy pictures.

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/5347/rustybwan9.jpg




Mmmmm, does that come gift wrapped?





Boo

[tkingdoll]

That's a beautiful photo Rusty.

[ohp]

Enough talk about toiletries, time for more sexy pictures.

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/5347/rustybwan9.jpg

Havn't I seen that face on a CKOne advert?

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Havn't I seen that face on a CKOne advert?

Or a jar of rat poison?

[ohp]

Regarding this line in your signature..

"Yes, I want you . . ." - Rebecca

I'm assuming the following lines are "to drop down dead" ? :)

[Nitor]

Nitor;

You jump out of Airplanes! :eek: :jaw-dropp

Nice pictures. A smiling lady with long hair and glasses--now tell me you're unattached and tall (over 5'8") and I'll really have to turn on the Hutch Charm....

...which considering I'm 53 and still unmarried obviously ain't worth much, but WTH...:D :D ;) :D

Looking forward to meeting you in about 2.5 weeks.

5' 8 & 3/4" (I like men with helicopters and guns - though without the Ex's Janes, I can't identify anything.) - Be sure to intro yourself - looking forward to TAM!

The only reasons I didn't serve was because they wouldn't let me fly helicopters with my eyesight and they recruited me with "Dear Mr." salutations. I figured if they couldn't get it right, they (and you probably know how they are), might try to 'fix it' during boot. I wasn't up for that.

I only jumped the one time - would do more, but expense and time goes for other things.

Namaste
Nitor

[rustypouch]

Mmmmm, does that come gift wrapped?





Boo

No, but it is available hot and buttered...

[grayman]

Hutch,

I've seen Nitor in person...sigh.

You WILL be amazed.

:D

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Regarding this line in your signature..



I'm assuming the following lines are "to drop down dead" ? :)

No, I think it was something sexual, but I don't remember!

[Jas]

Yeah, but it won't smell the same as the products I use at home. And there may be things I'm allergic to (I've had a rash twice before which I think was caused by using another laundry detergent than usual).
I also want my shirts and such to smell like mine, not like someone else's. Maybe I'm just weird that way.

Yeah, life is hard.

You can still have whatever you want in your checked luggage, you realize?

(Okay, not whatever you want, but the liquid restrictions don't apply.)

[exarch]

You can still have whatever you want in your checked luggage, you realize?

Yeah, I guess a lot of stuff will end up in my suitcase instead. I just hope they don't lose it this time though ...

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

When you sit down, get the barf bag and open it up in the 'ready' position. She said turning green helps, but that's hard for most people to pull off. She said she also once stuck a long piece of dental floss in her teeth and let it hang down, and no one would sit near her.
I've never done this on a plane, but I do it in the movie theatre all the time.

~~ Paul

[Hal Bidlack]

cough -- http://www.hamiltonlives.com/Elaine/us.JPG -- cough

there are some gorgeous and smart skepchicks out there with low standards in men, who are coming to TAM.

[grayman]

cough -- http://www.hamiltonlives.com/Elaine/us.JPG -- cough

there are some gorgeous and smart skepchicks out there with low standards in men, who are coming to TAM.

We know, Hal, we know. :rolleyes:

[The Central Scrutinizer]

cough -- http://www.hamiltonlives.com/Elaine/us.JPG -- cough


Evidence that even blind girls can find love.

[Hamradioguy]

5' 8 & 3/4" (I like men with helicopters and guns -
Namaste
Nitor

Hey, I've at least flown in helicopters on various occasions. And have enough guns that I would have had to register as "maintaining an arsenal" under Clinton's proposed gun legislation.

[Nitor]

Hey, I've at least flown in helicopters on various occasions. And have enough guns that I would have had to register as "maintaining an arsenal" under Clinton's proposed gun legislation.


Well, 'maintaining an arsenal" - doesn't that really mean an awful lot of work? The oiling and cleaning, the assembling and disassembling blindfolded in 3 seconds flat, as well as trying to keep the right ammo with the right clip with the right weapon. That's kinda why, the Ex is an Ex - I broke a nail trying to keep up with that stuff (mind you that was from picking up a Jane's to ask - was that gun in Equilibrium real?)

I should have said I like the IDEA of men in leather with guns in movies.

Namaste
Nitor

[ravdin]

What the heck.

This is me at a pro-free speech rally in San Francisco. Note that the Danish flag I'm holding is NOT on fire.

[slipknotmcfadden]

Arrrr:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/slipknotmcfadden/1533603769_m.jpg

[PaulK]

Troylus, Very sorry to hear that your wife won't be at TAM this year. But I'll still say "hi".

[Jon the Geek]

... I've never travelled alone before...
Of course, you won't be alone anymore (I'm on the same flight from Dallas to Vegas, so once she's past security she'll be ok, as long as nothing weird happens between Austin and Dallas).

I'm not always smushed like my avatar, but otherwise that's me.

[RSLancastr]

... I've never travelled alone before...If you're really good, the flight attendant will give you a coloring book and a cool badge with wings you can wear!

(Okay, just how current IS that pic in your avatar?)

:D

[exarch]

(Okay, just how current IS that pic in your avatar?)

Methinks about 15 years old :D

[phyz]

It could be a little more "schoolish." I'm just not sure how.

[Geek Goddess]

It could be a little more "schoolish." I'm just not sure how.

If my physics teacher had looked like you I would have asked for more help. High school AND college!

;)

[Hindmost]

Me and lj

glenn

4975

[exarch]

Me and lj

glenn

Hmm, you look kinda ... female, yet your name would suggest otherwise :confused: