Colorado Skepticamp 2008 Pictures

TsarBomba · 22nd March 2008, 07:28 PM

Today I attended the second annual Skepticamp in Castle Rock, Colorado. A big thanks should go out to Rich and Crystal for organizing, to the Castle Rock Library for the use of their meeting space, and to the JREF for giving money for lunch and for Skepticamp T-Shirts.

We have fascinating lectures on topics ranging from proposed legislation in Colorado to license naturopathic "doctors," therapeutic touch, skeptical activism, and a Skeptical Trivia Challenge hosted by yours truly.

Here are some snapshots of the event:

The crowd listens to an interesting lecture.

Skeptcamp organizer Rich

Co-organizer Crystal

The Dean of the Colorado Skeptical community--Reed.

Me--hosting the Skeptical Trivia Challenge

The room from behind.

Waiting in line for lunch.

Geoff gives a lecture

How therapeutic touch is done.

Reed · 22nd March 2008, 11:09 PM

Great pics Rich! By my count we had turnout in excess of 50.

I'm working on a detailed recap of the days events and will let this thread know when it's up.

And 'dean' of Denver Skeptics? Bah, I'm more of a Svengali.

ps, I wonder if anyone can guess the identity of the fellow in the baseball cap in the back of the first picture? Or the identity of the young woman in bottom picture?

UnrepentantSinner · 23rd March 2008, 02:17 AM

Great pics.

Originally Posted by Reed

ps, I wonder if anyone can guess the identity of the fellow in the baseball cap in the back of the first picture?

I can't really see details very well, but, based on the cap alone... I'm guessing Phil Plait. I can't tell who the gal is.

Dumb All Over · 23rd March 2008, 07:02 AM

Originally Posted by UnrepentantSinner

... I'm guessing Phil Plait.

Ding, ding, ding. You are correct, sir.

Jalbietz · 23rd March 2008, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by Reed

ps, I wonder if anyone can guess the identity of the fellow in the baseball cap in the back of the first picture? Or the identity of the young woman in bottom picture?

Am I disqualified from answering?

The event was a blast. Thanks to Rich, Reed, Crystal, Elaine, and everyone else who helped to put this together, and of course, thanks to Mr Randi and the JREF for sponsoring the event.

-Joe

Kochanski · 23rd March 2008, 11:43 AM

Looks like a great event. But the big question on my mind is, did you play Werewolf?

CFLarsen · 23rd March 2008, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Kochanski

Looks like a great event. But the big question on my mind is, did you play Werewolf?

Werewolf?

There wolf.

Geek Goddess · 23rd March 2008, 01:16 PM

I guessed Phil and Elaine, but I see several people beat me to it!

I used to live about 5 miles from there - looks like a pretty decent turnout.

Reed · 23rd March 2008, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by Kochanski

Looks like a great event. But the big question on my mind is, did you play Werewolf?

We only had the place until 5pm and had to clear out. However werewolf is a popular activity at other barcamps.

Reed · 23rd March 2008, 03:26 PM

The first of the recaps published by Janiece Murphy at the Hot Chicks Dig Smart Men blog.

http://hotchicksdigsmartmen.blogspot...olorado-2.html

Brown · 23rd March 2008, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by CFLarsen

Werewolf?

There wolf.

Why are you talking like that?

Anyway, what's the attraction of Castle Rock? That seems like a rather out-of-the way place (although it is easy accessible by I-25).

Dumb All Over · 23rd March 2008, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by Geek Goddess

I guessed Phil and Elaine.....

Bzzzz. Sorry, Elaine is not the correct answer. Please try again.

TsarBomba · 23rd March 2008, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by Brown

Anyway, what's the attraction of Castle Rock? That seems like a rather out-of-the way place (although it is easy accessible by I-25).

Castle Rock has a brand new library building with an excellent conference facility, complete with a projector hanging from the ceiling, a kitchen, a secondary conference room, etc. Even better, it was free.

Janiece · 24th March 2008, 11:20 AM

This was my first Skeptical event, and I had a very good time. I'm looking forward to future events!

Reed · 24th March 2008, 03:32 PM

Some recaps published today:

From Phil Plait: http://www.badastronomy.com/bablog/2...camp-thoughts/

From Me: http://skepchick.org/blog/?p=1162

Geek Goddess · 25th March 2008, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by Brown

Why are you talking like that?

Anyway, what's the attraction of Castle Rock? That seems like a rather out-of-the way place (although it is easy accessible by I-25).

Not so much out of the way, as it is the southern end of Denver - and accessible quickly from the Springs.

Ramboelmo · 31st March 2008, 11:10 AM

I do believe that is Elaine on the left side of Dr. Plait and Reed is on his right.

We also Recorded the event. I will let you know when Video Becomes available and post links here.

Thanks Rich and others that attended!

Ramboelmo · 31st March 2008, 12:50 PM

I do believe that is Elaine on the left side of Dr. Plait and Reed is on his right.

We also Recorded the event. I will let you know when Video Becomes available and post links here.

Thanks Rich and others that attended!

Sorry for the double entry please delete this as I can not.

Dumb All Over · 2nd April 2008, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by Reed

Or the identity of the young woman in bottom picture?

Which young woman are you referring to? The one on the left, or the one on the right?

Geek Goddess · 3rd April 2008, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Geek Goddess

I guessed Phil and Elaine, but I see several people beat me to it!

I used to live about 5 miles from there - looks like a pretty decent turnout.

Originally Posted by Dumb All Over

Bzzzz. Sorry, Elaine is not the correct answer. Please try again.

I was talking about the woman sitting on Phil's left. However, the original question, now that I read it again, is - who was the woman in the bottom picture.

Dumb All Over · 14th April 2008, 09:51 AM

It's been awhile and no one has identified the young lady in the bottom picture. Emily Rosa is her name. She is standing next to her mother, Linda Rosa. Please click the link to find out more about these amazing ladies.

Fitter · 14th April 2008, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by Dumb All Over

It's been awhile and no one has identified the young lady in the bottom picture. Emily Rosa is her name. She is standing next to her mother, Linda Rosa. Please click the link to find out more about these amazing ladies.

I guess reading the photo's caption should have been a give away but she looks a lot older than the 12 year old I remember.

Silly Green Monkey · 17th April 2008, 02:02 AM

An event right next to me, and I didn't know? Darn.

UnrepentantSinner · 17th April 2008, 02:21 AM

Originally Posted by Fitter

I guess reading the photo's caption should have been a give away but she looks a lot older than the 12 year old I remember.

Agree on the caption being a clue, but I forget how many years have passed since her study so a 20 or 21 year old is not who comes to mind.

22nd March 2008, 07:28 PM	#1
TsarBomba One Damn Dirty Ape Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 5430 feet above you Posts: 438	Colorado Skepticamp 2008 Pictures Today I attended the second annual Skepticamp in Castle Rock, Colorado. A big thanks should go out to Rich and Crystal for organizing, to the Castle Rock Library for the use of their meeting space, and to the JREF for giving money for lunch and for Skepticamp T-Shirts. We have fascinating lectures on topics ranging from proposed legislation in Colorado to license naturopathic "doctors," therapeutic touch, skeptical activism, and a Skeptical Trivia Challenge hosted by yours truly. Here are some snapshots of the event: The crowd listens to an interesting lecture. Skeptcamp organizer Rich Co-organizer Crystal The Dean of the Colorado Skeptical community--Reed. Me--hosting the Skeptical Trivia Challenge The room from behind. Waiting in line for lunch. Geoff gives a lecture How therapeutic touch is done.

23rd March 2008, 02:17 AM	#3
UnrepentantSinner A post by Alan Smithee Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USAian is not a word Posts: 23,209	Great pics. Originally Posted by Reed ps, I wonder if anyone can guess the identity of the fellow in the baseball cap in the back of the first picture? I can't really see details very well, but, based on the cap alone... I'm guessing Phil Plait. I can't tell who the gal is.
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23rd March 2008, 07:02 AM	#4
Dumb All Over A Little Ugly on the Side Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: They call it the Earth (which is a dumb kinda name) Posts: 2,492	Originally Posted by UnrepentantSinner ... I'm guessing Phil Plait. Ding, ding, ding. You are correct, sir.
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23rd March 2008, 10:15 AM	#5
Jalbietz Scholar Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 53	Originally Posted by Reed ps, I wonder if anyone can guess the identity of the fellow in the baseball cap in the back of the first picture? Or the identity of the young woman in bottom picture? Am I disqualified from answering? The event was a blast. Thanks to Rich, Reed, Crystal, Elaine, and everyone else who helped to put this together, and of course, thanks to Mr Randi and the JREF for sponsoring the event. -Joe
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23rd March 2008, 11:43 AM	#6
Kochanski Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Anonymous Unimportant Place (not a secret Scorpion training facility for Shosuro ninjas) Posts: 2,048	Looks like a great event. But the big question on my mind is, did you play Werewolf?
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22nd March 2008, 11:09 PM	#2
Reed Thinker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 218	Great pics Rich! By my count we had turnout in excess of 50. I'm working on a detailed recap of the days events and will let this thread know when it's up. And 'dean' of Denver Skeptics? Bah, I'm more of a Svengali. ps, I wonder if anyone can guess the identity of the fellow in the baseball cap in the back of the first picture? Or the identity of the young woman in bottom picture?

23rd March 2008, 11:50 AM	#7
CFLarsen Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 42,805	Originally Posted by Kochanski Looks like a great event. But the big question on my mind is, did you play Werewolf? Werewolf? There wolf.
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23rd March 2008, 01:16 PM	#8
Geek Goddess Hot enough to melt 4" rebar JREF Amazon Librarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near my books Posts: 6,485	I guessed Phil and Elaine, but I see several people beat me to it! I used to live about 5 miles from there - looks like a pretty decent turnout.
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23rd March 2008, 01:30 PM	#9
Reed Thinker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 218	Originally Posted by Kochanski Looks like a great event. But the big question on my mind is, did you play Werewolf? We only had the place until 5pm and had to clear out. However werewolf is a popular activity at other barcamps.

23rd March 2008, 03:26 PM	#10
Reed Thinker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 218	The first of the recaps published by Janiece Murphy at the Hot Chicks Dig Smart Men blog. http://hotchicksdigsmartmen.blogspot...olorado-2.html
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23rd March 2008, 03:57 PM	#11
Brown Philosopher Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Twin Cities, Canada Posts: 9,118	Originally Posted by CFLarsen Werewolf? There wolf. Why are you talking like that? Anyway, what's the attraction of Castle Rock? That seems like a rather out-of-the way place (although it is easy accessible by I-25).
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23rd March 2008, 03:57 PM	#12
Dumb All Over A Little Ugly on the Side Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: They call it the Earth (which is a dumb kinda name) Posts: 2,492	Originally Posted by Geek Goddess I guessed Phil and Elaine..... Bzzzz. Sorry, Elaine is not the correct answer. Please try again.
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23rd March 2008, 04:29 PM	#13
TsarBomba One Damn Dirty Ape Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 5430 feet above you Posts: 438	Originally Posted by Brown Anyway, what's the attraction of Castle Rock? That seems like a rather out-of-the way place (although it is easy accessible by I-25). Castle Rock has a brand new library building with an excellent conference facility, complete with a projector hanging from the ceiling, a kitchen, a secondary conference room, etc. Even better, it was free.

24th March 2008, 11:20 AM	#14
Janiece New Blood Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	This was my first Skeptical event, and I had a very good time. I'm looking forward to future events!
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24th March 2008, 03:32 PM	#15
Reed Thinker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 218	Some recaps published today: From Phil Plait: http://www.badastronomy.com/bablog/2...camp-thoughts/ From Me: http://skepchick.org/blog/?p=1162

25th March 2008, 07:51 PM	#16
Geek Goddess Hot enough to melt 4" rebar JREF Amazon Librarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near my books Posts: 6,485	Originally Posted by Brown Why are you talking like that? Anyway, what's the attraction of Castle Rock? That seems like a rather out-of-the way place (although it is easy accessible by I-25). Not so much out of the way, as it is the southern end of Denver - and accessible quickly from the Springs.
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31st March 2008, 11:10 AM	#17
Ramboelmo Scholar Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Aspen, CO Posts: 59	I do believe that is Elaine on the left side of Dr. Plait and Reed is on his right. We also Recorded the event. I will let you know when Video Becomes available and post links here. Thanks Rich and others that attended!

31st March 2008, 12:50 PM	#18
Ramboelmo Scholar Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Aspen, CO Posts: 59	I do believe that is Elaine on the left side of Dr. Plait and Reed is on his right. We also Recorded the event. I will let you know when Video Becomes available and post links here. Thanks Rich and others that attended! Sorry for the double entry please delete this as I can not.
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2nd April 2008, 02:39 PM	#19
Dumb All Over A Little Ugly on the Side Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: They call it the Earth (which is a dumb kinda name) Posts: 2,492	Originally Posted by Reed Or the identity of the young woman in bottom picture? Which young woman are you referring to? The one on the left, or the one on the right?
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3rd April 2008, 05:36 PM	#20
Geek Goddess Hot enough to melt 4" rebar JREF Amazon Librarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near my books Posts: 6,485	Originally Posted by Geek Goddess I guessed Phil and Elaine, but I see several people beat me to it! I used to live about 5 miles from there - looks like a pretty decent turnout. Originally Posted by Dumb All Over Bzzzz. Sorry, Elaine is not the correct answer. Please try again. I was talking about the woman sitting on Phil's left. However, the original question, now that I read it again, is - who was the woman in the bottom picture.
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14th April 2008, 09:51 AM	#21
Dumb All Over A Little Ugly on the Side Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: They call it the Earth (which is a dumb kinda name) Posts: 2,492	It's been awhile and no one has identified the young lady in the bottom picture. Emily Rosa is her name. She is standing next to her mother, Linda Rosa. Please click the link to find out more about these amazing ladies.
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14th April 2008, 04:11 PM	#22
Fitter Master Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Just outside Balzac Posts: 2,406	Originally Posted by Dumb All Over It's been awhile and no one has identified the young lady in the bottom picture. Emily Rosa is her name. She is standing next to her mother, Linda Rosa. Please click the link to find out more about these amazing ladies. I guess reading the photo's caption should have been a give away but she looks a lot older than the 12 year old I remember.

17th April 2008, 02:02 AM	#23
Silly Green Monkey Cowardly Lurking in the Shadows of Greatness Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,349	An event right next to me, and I didn't know? Darn.

17th April 2008, 02:21 AM	#24
UnrepentantSinner A post by Alan Smithee Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USAian is not a word Posts: 23,209	Originally Posted by Fitter I guess reading the photo's caption should have been a give away but she looks a lot older than the 12 year old I remember. Agree on the caption being a clue, but I forget how many years have passed since her study so a 20 or 21 year old is not who comes to mind.
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