New England Skeptics Get-Together? - Page 8

Tanja · 17th May 2006, 01:13 AM

Thanks Chip, that's hilarious.

Hamradioguy · 7th June 2006, 03:39 PM

One of the neat things about skeptics is that they generally have a keen interest in things scientific. And that certainly applies to the New England group.
Her's a photo from our geology field trip on the Maine coast where we all ckecked out rocks and things. Boo is testing the shape and configuration of the coastal rocks, while Wowbagger videotapes those rocks and things.

Wowbagger · 7th June 2006, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by Hamradioguy

Her's a photo from our geology field trip on the Maine coast where we all ckecked out rocks and things. Boo is testing the shape and configuration of the coastal rocks, while Wowbagger videotapes those rocks and things.

Yep, that's exactly what I was doing. I was videotaping THE ROCKS, not Boo, of course. Just THE ROCKS! Yeah, that's it. Uh huh.

Beady · 8th June 2006, 01:41 AM

Originally Posted by Wowbagger

Yep, that's exactly what I was doing. I was videotaping THE ROCKS, not Boo, of course. Just THE ROCKS! Yeah, that's it. Uh huh.

You are a dirty little pervert.

exarch · 8th June 2006, 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by Beady

You are a dirty little pervert.

With a strategically placed camera-bag ...

Boo · 8th June 2006, 02:28 PM

I soooooo didn't need to read this.

Boo

Wowbagger · 8th June 2006, 05:48 PM

I really was filming the rocks, though. I've got all the raw footage to prove it.

YoPopa · 8th June 2006, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Wowbagger

I really was filming the rocks, though. I've got all the raw footage to prove it.

I was fine with the filming Boo thing. Duh.

But now you've got me agreeing with Beady, you are a dirty little pervert.

Wowbagger · 8th June 2006, 08:27 PM

Ain't nuthin' wrong with rocks, man. Rocks rock!

Mercutio · 8th June 2006, 10:21 PM

Dang, now I don't get to defend Boo's honor?

Bummer...

Beady · 9th June 2006, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by Wowbagger

I really was filming the rocks, though. I've got all the raw footage to prove it.

Uh huh. And what "raw footage" were you trying to show Boo?

Jeff Wagg · 9th June 2006, 06:21 AM

If Kitten had said that she was filming the rocks, I would have believed it. But a guy from Westchester? Well, more analysis is required.

boorocks.jpg

As we can see from this enhanced photo, the camera angle intersects with Boo's body in two locations. At location one, we can assume that Wowbagger was filming the glutial gyrations needed to maintain balance on such an uneven surface.

However, given that this is a 2-d analysis of a 3-d environment, we have to consider that it's possible Wowbagger was merely verifying the accuracy of Boo's avatar.

Now, it is possible that he was in fact shooting the rocks just beyond Boo, but since we have two points of interesection with Boo, and only one with the rocks, I must conclude that Wowbagger has a really interesting collection of videos at home. The FBI has been notified.

Look, this is all scientific and stuff, so just admit it Wowbagger.

exarch · 9th June 2006, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by Jeff Wagg

If Kitten had said that she was filming the rocks, I would have believed it. But a guy from Westchester? Well, more analysis is required.

Attachment 2177

As we can see from this enhanced photo, the camera angle intersects with Boo's body in two locations. At location one, we can assume that Wowbagger was filming the glutial gyrations needed to maintain balance on such an uneven surface.

However, given that this is a 2-d analysis of a 3-d environment, we have to consider that it's possible Wowbagger was merely verifying the accuracy of Boo's avatar.

Now, it is possible that he was in fact shooting the rocks just beyond Boo, but since we have two points of interesection with Boo, and only one with the rocks, I must conclude that Wowbagger has a really interesting collection of videos at home. The FBI has been notified.

Look, this is all scientific and stuff, so just admit it Wowbagger.

Hmm, you know Jeff, that might have worked remarkably well if you'd cropped the bottom edge of the picture off (i.e. the feet), so we can't actually see that Wowbagger is standing right next to Boo and not behind her.

You get points for effort, but you still failed though. Dammit ...

Jeff Wagg · 9th June 2006, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by exarch

Hmm, you know Jeff, that might have worked remarkably well if you'd cropped the bottom edge of the picture off (i.e. the feet), so we can't actually see that Wowbagger is standing right next to Boo and not behind her.

You get points for effort, but you still failed though. Dammit ...

Be gone with your silly noise.. I used REAL SCIENCE to come to my conclusions.

Besides, as the remaining living author of The Bell Curve said, it's not the evidence that's important. It's the conclusions.

Hindmost · 9th June 2006, 04:36 PM

with sophisticated electronics, I am sure Wowbagger could send us the focal length and aperature setting--in addition to the raw footage. This would enhance the analysis since we can estimate distances...lots of optic types on the forum.

glenn

Wowbagger · 9th June 2006, 06:20 PM

You are forgetting one very important thing, though: My eyes are not looking at the video camera, which indicates that I was not even recording anything with it at that moment. If I was, then either my eyes would be in the viewfinder, or the side-screen thing would be open. You can tell from this photo that I was, in fact, looking at the rocks.

Hamradioguy · 9th June 2006, 08:07 PM

I haven't laughed so hard in ages- Who says techie skeptics don't have a sense of humor? But all this also brings to mind all those purported photos of Loch Ness monsters, UFOs and Big Foot......To say nothing of Grassy Knoll shooters, and multiple Oswalds.
So what we now need is someone to come foward who videotaped Boo and Wowbagger. Then we could see if Wowbagger's head actually moves "...back and to the left. Back and to the left. Back and to the left..."

Mercutio · 9th June 2006, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by Wowbagger

You can tell from this photo that I was, in fact, looking at the rocks.

You fool! Boo is right there beside you!

Beady · 10th June 2006, 03:11 AM

Originally Posted by Wowbagger

You can tell from this photo that I was, in fact, looking at the rocks.

Simple misdirection, combined with a sidelong glance.

Boo · 10th June 2006, 04:00 AM

I'm not sure if I should be flattered or scared.

Boo

Beady · 10th June 2006, 05:44 AM

Originally Posted by Boo

I'm not sure if I should be flattered or scared.

"Entrepreneurial" would carry more possibilities.

Boo · 10th June 2006, 06:10 AM

Originally Posted by Beady

"Entrepreneurial" would carry more possibilities.

Hmmmmmm.......

Boo

Wowbagger · 10th June 2006, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Boo

I'm not sure if I should be flattered or scared.

You were looking at the same rocks I was. Obviously there was something about them that was attracting our attention.

Boo · 10th June 2006, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Wowbagger

You were looking at the same rocks I was. Obviously there was something about them that was attracting our attention.

Personally, my attraction to the rocks was a vested interest in retaining my footing.

They were cool looking rocks though. There never is a Kitten around when you need one.

Boo

Hindmost · 10th June 2006, 01:07 PM

No doubt about it...

Boo Rocks!

glenn

Tanja · 10th June 2006, 01:45 PM

A hello from me...have now been back in the UK for nearly four weeks, and still think of my visit to the States a lot - it was really great, and New England was so beautiful. By the way, I lost about a few pounds since that photo of me with the firefighter and Suezoled was taken (end of page 7), hopefully will look slightly thinner on any new photos of skeptical get togethers...

Lots of love from old England to New England posters...

YoPopa · 10th June 2006, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by Tanja

hopefully will look slightly thinner on any new photos of skeptical get togethers...

We'd prefer to see you more often whether it's less of you more often or more of you more often.

Yo

Tanja · 11th June 2006, 01:23 AM

Thanks, Yo Popa! (love the smiley, by the way)

17th May 2006, 01:13 AM	#281
Tanja Comfortably Numb Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,002	Thanks Chip, that's hilarious.
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7th June 2006, 06:43 PM	#283
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 13,531	Originally Posted by Hamradioguy Her's a photo from our geology field trip on the Maine coast where we all ckecked out rocks and things. Boo is testing the shape and configuration of the coastal rocks, while Wowbagger videotapes those rocks and things. Yep, that's exactly what I was doing. I was videotaping THE ROCKS, not Boo, of course. Just THE ROCKS! Yeah, that's it. Uh huh.
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ An open conference on science and skepticism, where *you* could be a presenter! By the way, my first name is NOT Bowerick!!!!

8th June 2006, 01:41 AM	#284
Beady Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 44:57:19N, 73:16:18W Posts: 5,490	Originally Posted by Wowbagger Yep, that's exactly what I was doing. I was videotaping THE ROCKS, not Boo, of course. Just THE ROCKS! Yeah, that's it. Uh huh. You are a dirty little pervert.
	__________________ I tolerate with utmost latitude the right of others to differ with me in opinion without imputing to them criminality. I know too well all the weaknesses and uncertainty of human reason to wonder at its different results. -- Thomas Jefferson

8th June 2006, 06:06 AM	#285
exarch Anti-homeopathy illuminati member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Beyond redemption Posts: 7,225	Originally Posted by Beady You are a dirty little pervert. With a strategically placed camera-bag ...
	__________________ Naturalhealth: Helios are one of the largest homeopathic pharmacies in England. They have their reputation to consider, so it is just not worth their while doing anything that would destroy that. Rest assured, all their remedies are exactly what they say they are. There are also ways of testing the remedies too, so that you could distinguish them from just pure tap water. QAman: How can this be done? I presume you mean testing of the lower dilution remedies? Naturalhealth: No. This can be done for all remedies. __________________ Luciana is perhaps one of the sweetest people I've ever met. I will stand behind her till I drop dead. If you want to **** with her, you better understand you have to go through me first -- MoeFaux

8th June 2006, 02:28 PM	#286
Boo ts Join Date: May 2003 Location: state of chaos Posts: 3,743	I soooooo didn't need to read this. Boo
	__________________ Wounds heal. Morally Obtuse. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.

8th June 2006, 05:48 PM	#287
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 13,531	I really was filming the rocks, though. I've got all the raw footage to prove it.
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ An open conference on science and skepticism, where *you* could be a presenter! By the way, my first name is NOT Bowerick!!!!

8th June 2006, 06:03 PM	#288
YoPopa Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: State of Yo Posts: 1,497	Originally Posted by Wowbagger I really was filming the rocks, though. I've got all the raw footage to prove it. I was fine with the filming Boo thing. Duh. But now you've got me agreeing with Beady, you are a dirty little pervert.

8th June 2006, 08:27 PM	#289
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 13,531	Ain't nuthin' wrong with rocks, man. Rocks rock!
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ An open conference on science and skepticism, where *you* could be a presenter! By the way, my first name is NOT Bowerick!!!!

8th June 2006, 10:21 PM	#290
Mercutio Shakespeare's Sock Puppet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Live Free Or Die Posts: 16,325	Dang, now I don't get to defend Boo's honor? Bummer...
	__________________ "But to see her was to love her Love but her, and love forever."

9th June 2006, 01:29 AM	#291
Beady Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 44:57:19N, 73:16:18W Posts: 5,490	Originally Posted by Wowbagger I really was filming the rocks, though. I've got all the raw footage to prove it. Uh huh. And what "raw footage" were you trying to show Boo?
	__________________ I tolerate with utmost latitude the right of others to differ with me in opinion without imputing to them criminality. I know too well all the weaknesses and uncertainty of human reason to wonder at its different results. -- Thomas Jefferson

9th June 2006, 06:21 AM	#292
Jeff Wagg Eponymous Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,052	If Kitten had said that she was filming the rocks, I would have believed it. But a guy from Westchester? Well, more analysis is required. boorocks.jpg As we can see from this enhanced photo, the camera angle intersects with Boo's body in two locations. At location one, we can assume that Wowbagger was filming the glutial gyrations needed to maintain balance on such an uneven surface. However, given that this is a 2-d analysis of a 3-d environment, we have to consider that it's possible Wowbagger was merely verifying the accuracy of Boo's avatar. Now, it is possible that he was in fact shooting the rocks just beyond Boo, but since we have two points of interesection with Boo, and only one with the rocks, I must conclude that Wowbagger has a really interesting collection of videos at home. The FBI has been notified. Look, this is all scientific and stuff, so just admit it Wowbagger.

9th June 2006, 06:42 AM	#293
exarch Anti-homeopathy illuminati member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Beyond redemption Posts: 7,225	Originally Posted by Jeff Wagg If Kitten had said that she was filming the rocks, I would have believed it. But a guy from Westchester? Well, more analysis is required. Attachment 2177 As we can see from this enhanced photo, the camera angle intersects with Boo's body in two locations. At location one, we can assume that Wowbagger was filming the glutial gyrations needed to maintain balance on such an uneven surface. However, given that this is a 2-d analysis of a 3-d environment, we have to consider that it's possible Wowbagger was merely verifying the accuracy of Boo's avatar. Now, it is possible that he was in fact shooting the rocks just beyond Boo, but since we have two points of interesection with Boo, and only one with the rocks, I must conclude that Wowbagger has a really interesting collection of videos at home. The FBI has been notified. Look, this is all scientific and stuff, so just admit it Wowbagger. Hmm, you know Jeff, that might have worked remarkably well if you'd cropped the bottom edge of the picture off (i.e. the feet), so we can't actually see that Wowbagger is standing right next to Boo and not behind her. You get points for effort, but you still failed though. Dammit ...
	__________________ Naturalhealth: Helios are one of the largest homeopathic pharmacies in England. They have their reputation to consider, so it is just not worth their while doing anything that would destroy that. Rest assured, all their remedies are exactly what they say they are. There are also ways of testing the remedies too, so that you could distinguish them from just pure tap water. QAman: How can this be done? I presume you mean testing of the lower dilution remedies? Naturalhealth: No. This can be done for all remedies. __________________ Luciana is perhaps one of the sweetest people I've ever met. I will stand behind her till I drop dead. If you want to **** with her, you better understand you have to go through me first -- MoeFaux

9th June 2006, 06:55 AM	#294
Jeff Wagg Eponymous Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,052	Originally Posted by exarch Hmm, you know Jeff, that might have worked remarkably well if you'd cropped the bottom edge of the picture off (i.e. the feet), so we can't actually see that Wowbagger is standing right next to Boo and not behind her. You get points for effort, but you still failed though. Dammit ... Be gone with your silly noise.. I used REAL SCIENCE to come to my conclusions. Besides, as the remaining living author of The Bell Curve said, it's not the evidence that's important. It's the conclusions.

9th June 2006, 04:36 PM	#295
Hindmost Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draco Tavern Posts: 3,317	with sophisticated electronics, I am sure Wowbagger could send us the focal length and aperature setting--in addition to the raw footage. This would enhance the analysis since we can estimate distances...lots of optic types on the forum. glenn

9th June 2006, 06:20 PM	#296
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 13,531	You are forgetting one very important thing, though: My eyes are not looking at the video camera, which indicates that I was not even recording anything with it at that moment. If I was, then either my eyes would be in the viewfinder, or the side-screen thing would be open. You can tell from this photo that I was, in fact, looking at the rocks.
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ An open conference on science and skepticism, where *you* could be a presenter! By the way, my first name is NOT Bowerick!!!!

9th June 2006, 08:07 PM	#297
Hamradioguy Pyrrhonist Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 2,272	I haven't laughed so hard in ages- Who says techie skeptics don't have a sense of humor? But all this also brings to mind all those purported photos of Loch Ness monsters, UFOs and Big Foot......To say nothing of Grassy Knoll shooters, and multiple Oswalds. So what we now need is someone to come foward who videotaped Boo and Wowbagger. Then we could see if Wowbagger's head actually moves "...back and to the left. Back and to the left. Back and to the left..."

9th June 2006, 08:39 PM	#298
Mercutio Shakespeare's Sock Puppet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Live Free Or Die Posts: 16,325	Originally Posted by Wowbagger You can tell from this photo that I was, in fact, looking at the rocks. You fool! Boo is right there beside you!
	__________________ "But to see her was to love her Love but her, and love forever."

10th June 2006, 03:11 AM	#299
Beady Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 44:57:19N, 73:16:18W Posts: 5,490	Originally Posted by Wowbagger You can tell from this photo that I was, in fact, looking at the rocks. Simple misdirection, combined with a sidelong glance.
	__________________ I tolerate with utmost latitude the right of others to differ with me in opinion without imputing to them criminality. I know too well all the weaknesses and uncertainty of human reason to wonder at its different results. -- Thomas Jefferson

10th June 2006, 04:00 AM	#300
Boo ts Join Date: May 2003 Location: state of chaos Posts: 3,743	I'm not sure if I should be flattered or scared. Boo
	__________________ Wounds heal. Morally Obtuse. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.

10th June 2006, 05:44 AM	#301
Beady Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 44:57:19N, 73:16:18W Posts: 5,490	Originally Posted by Boo I'm not sure if I should be flattered or scared. "Entrepreneurial" would carry more possibilities.
	__________________ I tolerate with utmost latitude the right of others to differ with me in opinion without imputing to them criminality. I know too well all the weaknesses and uncertainty of human reason to wonder at its different results. -- Thomas Jefferson

10th June 2006, 06:10 AM	#302
Boo ts Join Date: May 2003 Location: state of chaos Posts: 3,743	Originally Posted by Beady "Entrepreneurial" would carry more possibilities. Hmmmmmm....... Boo
	__________________ Wounds heal. Morally Obtuse. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.

10th June 2006, 10:18 AM	#303
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 13,531	Originally Posted by Boo I'm not sure if I should be flattered or scared. You were looking at the same rocks I was. Obviously there was something about them that was attracting our attention.
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ An open conference on science and skepticism, where *you* could be a presenter! By the way, my first name is NOT Bowerick!!!!

10th June 2006, 12:01 PM	#304
Boo ts Join Date: May 2003 Location: state of chaos Posts: 3,743	Originally Posted by Wowbagger You were looking at the same rocks I was. Obviously there was something about them that was attracting our attention. Personally, my attraction to the rocks was a vested interest in retaining my footing. They were cool looking rocks though. There never is a Kitten around when you need one. Boo
	__________________ Wounds heal. Morally Obtuse. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.

10th June 2006, 01:07 PM	#305
Hindmost Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draco Tavern Posts: 3,317	No doubt about it... Boo Rocks! glenn

10th June 2006, 01:45 PM	#306
Tanja Comfortably Numb Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,002	A hello from me...have now been back in the UK for nearly four weeks, and still think of my visit to the States a lot - it was really great, and New England was so beautiful. By the way, I lost about a few pounds since that photo of me with the firefighter and Suezoled was taken (end of page 7), hopefully will look slightly thinner on any new photos of skeptical get togethers... Lots of love from old England to New England posters...
Tanja Comfortably Numb Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,002

10th June 2006, 04:01 PM	#307
YoPopa Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: State of Yo Posts: 1,497	Originally Posted by Tanja hopefully will look slightly thinner on any new photos of skeptical get togethers... We'd prefer to see you more often whether it's less of you more often or more of you more often. Yo

11th June 2006, 01:23 AM	#308
Tanja Comfortably Numb Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,002	Thanks, Yo Popa! (love the smiley, by the way)
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