Greater Houston Area Skeptic Society start-up

Geek Goddess · 19th August 2008, 11:15 AM

In scouting on meetup.com, I found about 30 people interested in a Houston skeptic society, but no one that stepped up to start one.

For lack of a better idea, I sent out a notice to all those hungry souls for Wednesday, August 27, 6:30 pm, at Rajun Cajun.

I suspect weekends might be better, and we should rotate the venue, but I have to start somewhere.

PLEASE come! also, send this to anyone you know that might be interested, not just JREF members. Once I get some feedback, I might ask to reserve the back room at the restaurant.

Because the PM here is a bit cumbersome, I'd prefer responses directly to my email. PM me if you are interested, and I will get back with you. However, the best thing to do would be to sign up on meetup.com and search for "Houston" and "skeptic" and join that group. It's free, and according to Elaine (who guided me there) a great way to schedule meetings. She was very successful in starting a Houston group.

YAY!

Phil · 19th August 2008, 02:55 PM

I'll be there!!!!

Geek Goddess · 19th August 2008, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by Phil

I'll be there!!!!

You'd better. I listed you as keynote speaker

Phil · 19th August 2008, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by Geek Goddess

You'd better. I listed you as keynote speaker

Cool! I've already got a talk ready to go. . . . I am allowed to curse, right?

Geek Goddess · 19th August 2008, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Phil

Cool! I've already got a talk ready to go. . . . I am allowed to curse, right?

required

kittynh · 20th August 2008, 05:36 AM

it's TEXAS man... you can curse and go "yeehaw" and have fun too!!!

And give an excellent talk ofcourse.

kittynh · 20th August 2008, 05:36 AM

ohhh thought of a cool logo idea too.

Tricky · 20th August 2008, 02:46 PM

Just for any newbies, I'm reasonably sure GG means the Rajun Cajun on Richmond just inside the loop. There's more than one.

LadyMitris · 20th August 2008, 04:29 PM

Ah, sweet! If I can fit it into my schedule, I'll be there.

steinhenge · 20th August 2008, 11:24 PM

This sounds awesome, but unfortunatey I work Wednesday nights. If it ever happens outside the middle of the week then count me as there.

Geek Goddess · 21st August 2008, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by Tricky

Just for any newbies, I'm reasonably sure GG means the Rajun Cajun on Richmond just inside the loop. There's more than one.

I did!

4302 Richmond, Houston

Originally Posted by LadyMitris

Ah, sweet! If I can fit it into my schedule, I'll be there.

LadyMitris, please try to come! I put 6 p.m. on the meetup.com notice, but several people won't be there until 7. We don't have a formal speaker for this meeting. In past meetings, w'ere stayed until closing time.

Originally Posted by steinhenge

This sounds awesome, but unfortunatey I work Wednesday nights. If it ever happens outside the middle of the week then count me as there.

Hey, I saw where you signed up. Thanks! I think we will have these on Saturdays in the future, but I'd like input from the group.

TheDoLittle · 21st August 2008, 09:35 AM

I may have to run lab that night, but since it's going to be the first week of school, I don't plan on having any visitors. I also may drag along the wife and kid.

Viper Daimao · 21st August 2008, 10:19 AM

Sounds interesting. I'll pencil it into my schedule.

Geek Goddess · 21st August 2008, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Viper Daimao

Sounds interesting. I'll pencil it into my schedule.

Viper, if you are interested, please sign up on meetup.com (it's free) and google Houston and skeptic. That's where I will always post this and future meetings.

You won't get a lot of email from me!

Geek Goddess · 21st August 2008, 09:37 PM

Hey. Bad Astronomer and Phil both blogged about the meeting on BA and Skepchick, so I'm getting some pretty good responses to the meeting notice!

thanks, you guys! You rock.

Seriously.

steinhenge · 21st August 2008, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by Geek Goddess

Hey. Bad Astronomer and Phil both blogged about the meeting on BA and Skepchick, so I'm getting some pretty good responses to the meeting notice!

thanks, you guys! You rock.

Seriously.

If not for the BA mention on his blog, I probably would have missed this completely. Despite lurking daily on the JREF forum since (approximately) the beginning of time, I rarely look in this particular sub-fora.

I'm more and more leaning toward telling my Wednesday night students to take a hike next week. The Wife and I saw a sign outside Rajin' Cajun the other day advertising "BBQ Crabs", and our longing for them has been intense. I hope it's not too obvious to anyone that I'm using this social/intellectual gathering as a thin disguise to sate my need for spicy seafood....

Geek Goddess · 22nd August 2008, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by steinhenge

If not for the BA mention on his blog, I probably would have missed this completely. Despite lurking daily on the JREF forum since (approximately) the beginning of time, I rarely look in this particular sub-fora.

I'm more and more leaning toward telling my Wednesday night students to take a hike next week. The Wife and I saw a sign outside Rajin' Cajun the other day advertising "BBQ Crabs", and our longing for them has been intense. I hope it's not too obvious to anyone that I'm using this social/intellectual gathering as a thin disguise to sate my need for spicy seafood....

You should totally be there. I mean, you will get to meet Marquis de Carabas, and me, and Phil. And Esperdome. And maybe Tricky.

And all the new people who have signed up. And and and

Boudin!

I would post a pic of Hokulele enjoying boudin at a meet-up last summer, but I think she's suffered enough

kittynh · 22nd August 2008, 05:35 PM

BBQ Crabs?

Hey you need a November meeting!!

Geek Goddess · 22nd August 2008, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by kittynh

BBQ Crabs?

Hey you need a November meeting!!

we'll make a special trip

TheDoLittle · 22nd August 2008, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by Geek Goddess

Originally Posted by kittynh

BBQ Crabs?

Hey you need a November meeting!!

we'll make a special trip

We'll drop acid on the claws.

Fitter · 22nd August 2008, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by TheDoLittle

We'll drop acid on the claws.

Citric acid?

Geek Goddess · 25th August 2008, 09:09 AM

Bump

I have 28 people that have responded! For those of you who have 'penciled in' the meeting, here's hoping you can make it!

Phil · 26th August 2008, 03:16 PM

GG, I'm going to post a reminder on Skepchick in the morning.

Also, I'll most likely be coming straight from work, but if you need me to bring anything, just let me know.

Hokulele · 26th August 2008, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by Phil

Also, I'll most likely be coming straight from work, but if you need me to bring anything, just let me know.

Pants.

Phil · 26th August 2008, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by Hokulele

Pants.

Hey, I always bring pants with me . . . . I don't wear 'em, but I bring 'em.

Geek Goddess · 26th August 2008, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by Phil

GG, I'm going to post a reminder on Skepchick in the morning.

Also, I'll most likely be coming straight from work, but if you need me to bring anything, just let me know.

Whatever your powerpoint presentation is, that will be enough.

Oh, and door prizes. But nothing that will scare the newbies.

TheDoLittle · 26th August 2008, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by Geek Goddess

Oh, and door prizes. But nothing that will scare the newbies.

I'm bringing the acid... everyone else will need their own claw...

Phil · 27th August 2008, 09:58 AM

Just wanted to bump this thread once more in case any Houston area skeptics haven't seen it yet.

GG says there is a good crowd coming, and she's reserved the back room for us.

Hope you can make it.

Viper Daimao · 27th August 2008, 08:43 PM

Good to meet everyone. Had a pretty good time.

Who'd have thought we'd get an actual clairvoyant to show up as well? I feel like we hit the jackpot.

kittynh · 27th August 2008, 08:46 PM

yeah! Isn't Geek the best?

Phil · 27th August 2008, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by Viper Daimao

Good to meet everyone. Had a pretty good time.

Who'd have thought we'd get an actual clairvoyant to show up as well? I feel like we hit the jackpot.

Yeah, it was perfect to get a little momentum going.

It was great meeting everyone, and I look forward to more fun outings.

Geek Goddess · 27th August 2008, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by Viper Daimao

Good to meet everyone. Had a pretty good time.

Who'd have thought we'd get an actual clairvoyant to show up as well? I feel like we hit the jackpot.

That was too funny. We were all sitting with as straight face as possible, while this guy explained how he worked for the FBI as a clairvoyant. He had predicted JFK's assasination, and 9-11, and numerous events. I didn't talk to him too much, myself.

LadyMitris · 28th August 2008, 07:40 PM

I really had a great time meeting everyone. I'm looking forward to the next event!

Did the clairvoyant ever explain how he heard about us? Did he just happen to be in the restaurant that night or did he seek us out?

Phil · 28th August 2008, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by LadyMitris

I really had a great time meeting everyone. I'm looking forward to the next event!

Did the clairvoyant ever explain how he heard about us? Did he just happen to be in the restaurant that night or did he seek us out?

He was somewhat evasive about that, but he mentioned something about contacting the JREF, and apparently someone there informed him of the Houston start up meeting. He did tell me outright that he contacted the JREF because he wants validation for his abilities, but beyond that, the details he offered were a bit sketchy.

Geek Goddess · 29th August 2008, 07:05 AM

He did sign up through the meetup.com site. I recognized his name when he introduced himself. He also left feedback about how much he enjoying meeting openminded people and that he looked forward to future meetings.

My ex suggested we should pat him down for weapons.

kittynh · 31st August 2008, 04:22 PM

hey it's great when even a woo feels welcome and wants to come back!

Phil · 9th September 2008, 09:31 AM

Don't forget Neil deGrasse Tyson is speaking at UH tomorrow night (9/10) at 7pm CST.

seismic_cowgirl · 17th September 2008, 09:28 PM

Hey Houston Skeptics! I thought you might be interested in this public lecture (read FREE!!!) on Understanding Evolution being held at:

George R. Brown Convention Center, General Assembly Theater B
Tuesday., 7 October, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Here's the link on more information about the topic and who the speakers will be for this public lecture:

http://www.geosociety.org/meetings/2008/PublicForum.htm

Thought I'd throw the idea out there...

...being a Texan... living in MA...

19th August 2008, 11:15 AM	#1
Geek Goddess Hot enough to melt 4" rebar JREF Amazon Librarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near my books Posts: 6,484	Greater Houston Area Skeptic Society start-up In scouting on meetup.com, I found about 30 people interested in a Houston skeptic society, but no one that stepped up to start one. For lack of a better idea, I sent out a notice to all those hungry souls for Wednesday, August 27, 6:30 pm, at Rajun Cajun. I suspect weekends might be better, and we should rotate the venue, but I have to start somewhere. PLEASE come! also, send this to anyone you know that might be interested, not just JREF members. Once I get some feedback, I might ask to reserve the back room at the restaurant. Because the PM here is a bit cumbersome, I'd prefer responses directly to my email. PM me if you are interested, and I will get back with you. However, the best thing to do would be to sign up on meetup.com and search for "Houston" and "skeptic" and join that group. It's free, and according to Elaine (who guided me there) a great way to schedule meetings. She was very successful in starting a Houston group. YAY!
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19th August 2008, 02:55 PM	#2
Phil Master Satyr Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Society's underbelly Posts: 6,423	I'll be there!!!!
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19th August 2008, 03:04 PM	#3
Geek Goddess Hot enough to melt 4" rebar JREF Amazon Librarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near my books Posts: 6,484	Originally Posted by Phil I'll be there!!!! You'd better. I listed you as keynote speaker
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19th August 2008, 03:06 PM	#4
Phil Master Satyr Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Society's underbelly Posts: 6,423	Originally Posted by Geek Goddess You'd better. I listed you as keynote speaker Cool! I've already got a talk ready to go. . . . I am allowed to curse, right?
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19th August 2008, 08:11 PM	#5
Geek Goddess Hot enough to melt 4" rebar JREF Amazon Librarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near my books Posts: 6,484	Originally Posted by Phil Cool! I've already got a talk ready to go. . . . I am allowed to curse, right? required
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20th August 2008, 05:36 AM	#6
kittynh The Hupsu Detective auctioneer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: If I told the aliens could find me, and you know they read this forum Posts: 20,641	it's TEXAS man... you can curse and go "yeehaw" and have fun too!!! And give an excellent talk ofcourse.
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20th August 2008, 02:46 PM	#8
Tricky Radical centrist Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Group W bench Posts: 27,284	Just for any newbies, I'm reasonably sure GG means the Rajun Cajun on Richmond just inside the loop. There's more than one.

20th August 2008, 04:29 PM	#9
LadyMitris Scholar Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 56	Ah, sweet! If I can fit it into my schedule, I'll be there.

20th August 2008, 11:24 PM	#10
steinhenge Student Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 34	This sounds awesome, but unfortunatey I work Wednesday nights. If it ever happens outside the middle of the week then count me as there.
steinhenge Student Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 34

21st August 2008, 07:46 AM	#11
Geek Goddess Hot enough to melt 4" rebar JREF Amazon Librarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near my books Posts: 6,484	Originally Posted by Tricky Just for any newbies, I'm reasonably sure GG means the Rajun Cajun on Richmond just inside the loop. There's more than one. I did! 4302 Richmond, Houston Originally Posted by LadyMitris Ah, sweet! If I can fit it into my schedule, I'll be there. LadyMitris, please try to come! I put 6 p.m. on the meetup.com notice, but several people won't be there until 7. We don't have a formal speaker for this meeting. In past meetings, w'ere stayed until closing time. Originally Posted by steinhenge This sounds awesome, but unfortunatey I work Wednesday nights. If it ever happens outside the middle of the week then count me as there. Hey, I saw where you signed up. Thanks! I think we will have these on Saturdays in the future, but I'd like input from the group.
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21st August 2008, 09:35 AM	#12
TheDoLittle Disco King Discombobulator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,206	I may have to run lab that night, but since it's going to be the first week of school, I don't plan on having any visitors. I also may drag along the wife and kid.
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21st August 2008, 10:19 AM	#13
Viper Daimao Critical Thinker Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 486	Sounds interesting. I'll pencil it into my schedule.

21st August 2008, 11:42 AM	#14
Geek Goddess Hot enough to melt 4" rebar JREF Amazon Librarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near my books Posts: 6,484	Originally Posted by Viper Daimao Sounds interesting. I'll pencil it into my schedule. Viper, if you are interested, please sign up on meetup.com (it's free) and google Houston and skeptic. That's where I will always post this and future meetings. You won't get a lot of email from me!
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21st August 2008, 09:37 PM	#15
Geek Goddess Hot enough to melt 4" rebar JREF Amazon Librarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near my books Posts: 6,484	Hey. Bad Astronomer and Phil both blogged about the meeting on BA and Skepchick, so I'm getting some pretty good responses to the meeting notice! thanks, you guys! You rock. Seriously.
	__________________ If you order from Amazon, please use the JREF Library portal and help support JREF. You can't fix stupid. Jenny McCarthy - wacko

21st August 2008, 10:51 PM	#16
steinhenge Student Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 34	Originally Posted by Geek Goddess Hey. Bad Astronomer and Phil both blogged about the meeting on BA and Skepchick, so I'm getting some pretty good responses to the meeting notice! thanks, you guys! You rock. Seriously. If not for the BA mention on his blog, I probably would have missed this completely. Despite lurking daily on the JREF forum since (approximately) the beginning of time, I rarely look in this particular sub-fora. I'm more and more leaning toward telling my Wednesday night students to take a hike next week. The Wife and I saw a sign outside Rajin' Cajun the other day advertising "BBQ Crabs", and our longing for them has been intense. I hope it's not too obvious to anyone that I'm using this social/intellectual gathering as a thin disguise to sate my need for spicy seafood....
steinhenge Student Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 34

22nd August 2008, 05:18 PM	#17
Geek Goddess Hot enough to melt 4" rebar JREF Amazon Librarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near my books Posts: 6,484	Originally Posted by steinhenge If not for the BA mention on his blog, I probably would have missed this completely. Despite lurking daily on the JREF forum since (approximately) the beginning of time, I rarely look in this particular sub-fora. I'm more and more leaning toward telling my Wednesday night students to take a hike next week. The Wife and I saw a sign outside Rajin' Cajun the other day advertising "BBQ Crabs", and our longing for them has been intense. I hope it's not too obvious to anyone that I'm using this social/intellectual gathering as a thin disguise to sate my need for spicy seafood.... You should totally be there. I mean, you will get to meet Marquis de Carabas, and me, and Phil. And Esperdome. And maybe Tricky. And all the new people who have signed up. And and and Boudin! I would post a pic of Hokulele enjoying boudin at a meet-up last summer, but I think she's suffered enough
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22nd August 2008, 05:35 PM	#18
kittynh The Hupsu Detective auctioneer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: If I told the aliens could find me, and you know they read this forum Posts: 20,641	BBQ Crabs? Hey you need a November meeting!!
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22nd August 2008, 06:09 PM	#19
Geek Goddess Hot enough to melt 4" rebar JREF Amazon Librarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near my books Posts: 6,484	Originally Posted by kittynh BBQ Crabs? Hey you need a November meeting!! we'll make a special trip
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22nd August 2008, 07:17 PM	#20
TheDoLittle Disco King Discombobulator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,206	Originally Posted by Geek Goddess Originally Posted by kittynh BBQ Crabs? Hey you need a November meeting!! we'll make a special trip We'll drop acid on the claws.
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22nd August 2008, 07:38 PM	#21
Fitter Master Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Just outside Balzac Posts: 2,406	Originally Posted by TheDoLittle We'll drop acid on the claws. Citric acid?

25th August 2008, 09:09 AM	#22
Geek Goddess Hot enough to melt 4" rebar JREF Amazon Librarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near my books Posts: 6,484	Bump I have 28 people that have responded! For those of you who have 'penciled in' the meeting, here's hoping you can make it!
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26th August 2008, 03:16 PM	#23
Phil Master Satyr Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Society's underbelly Posts: 6,423	GG, I'm going to post a reminder on Skepchick in the morning. Also, I'll most likely be coming straight from work, but if you need me to bring anything, just let me know.
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26th August 2008, 03:23 PM	#24
Hokulele Official Nemesis TLA Dictatrix Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: To be determined. Posts: 21,339	Originally Posted by Phil Also, I'll most likely be coming straight from work, but if you need me to bring anything, just let me know. Pants.
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26th August 2008, 03:26 PM	#25
Phil Master Satyr Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Society's underbelly Posts: 6,423	Originally Posted by Hokulele Pants. Hey, I always bring pants with me . . . . I don't wear 'em, but I bring 'em.
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26th August 2008, 03:53 PM	#26
Geek Goddess Hot enough to melt 4" rebar JREF Amazon Librarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near my books Posts: 6,484	Originally Posted by Phil GG, I'm going to post a reminder on Skepchick in the morning. Also, I'll most likely be coming straight from work, but if you need me to bring anything, just let me know. Whatever your powerpoint presentation is, that will be enough. Oh, and door prizes. But nothing that will scare the newbies.
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26th August 2008, 04:28 PM	#27
TheDoLittle Disco King Discombobulator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,206	Originally Posted by Geek Goddess Oh, and door prizes. But nothing that will scare the newbies. I'm bringing the acid... everyone else will need their own claw...
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27th August 2008, 09:58 AM	#28
Phil Master Satyr Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Society's underbelly Posts: 6,423	Just wanted to bump this thread once more in case any Houston area skeptics haven't seen it yet. GG says there is a good crowd coming, and she's reserved the back room for us. Hope you can make it.
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27th August 2008, 08:43 PM	#29
Viper Daimao Critical Thinker Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 486	Good to meet everyone. Had a pretty good time. Who'd have thought we'd get an actual clairvoyant to show up as well? I feel like we hit the jackpot.

27th August 2008, 08:46 PM	#30
kittynh The Hupsu Detective auctioneer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: If I told the aliens could find me, and you know they read this forum Posts: 20,641	yeah! Isn't Geek the best?
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27th August 2008, 09:45 PM	#31
Phil Master Satyr Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Society's underbelly Posts: 6,423	Originally Posted by Viper Daimao Good to meet everyone. Had a pretty good time. Who'd have thought we'd get an actual clairvoyant to show up as well? I feel like we hit the jackpot. Yeah, it was perfect to get a little momentum going. It was great meeting everyone, and I look forward to more fun outings.
	__________________ Dude looks like a Skepchick. "Damn...I agree with Phil...Now I need a shower." -- Mercutio

27th August 2008, 10:00 PM	#32
Geek Goddess Hot enough to melt 4" rebar JREF Amazon Librarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near my books Posts: 6,484	Originally Posted by Viper Daimao Good to meet everyone. Had a pretty good time. Who'd have thought we'd get an actual clairvoyant to show up as well? I feel like we hit the jackpot. That was too funny. We were all sitting with as straight face as possible, while this guy explained how he worked for the FBI as a clairvoyant. He had predicted JFK's assasination, and 9-11, and numerous events. I didn't talk to him too much, myself.
	__________________ If you order from Amazon, please use the JREF Library portal and help support JREF. You can't fix stupid. Jenny McCarthy - wacko

28th August 2008, 07:40 PM	#33
LadyMitris Scholar Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 56	I really had a great time meeting everyone. I'm looking forward to the next event! Did the clairvoyant ever explain how he heard about us? Did he just happen to be in the restaurant that night or did he seek us out?

28th August 2008, 10:45 PM	#34
Phil Master Satyr Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Society's underbelly Posts: 6,423	Originally Posted by LadyMitris I really had a great time meeting everyone. I'm looking forward to the next event! Did the clairvoyant ever explain how he heard about us? Did he just happen to be in the restaurant that night or did he seek us out? He was somewhat evasive about that, but he mentioned something about contacting the JREF, and apparently someone there informed him of the Houston start up meeting. He did tell me outright that he contacted the JREF because he wants validation for his abilities, but beyond that, the details he offered were a bit sketchy.
	__________________ Dude looks like a Skepchick. "Damn...I agree with Phil...Now I need a shower." -- Mercutio

29th August 2008, 07:05 AM	#35
Geek Goddess Hot enough to melt 4" rebar JREF Amazon Librarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near my books Posts: 6,484	He did sign up through the meetup.com site. I recognized his name when he introduced himself. He also left feedback about how much he enjoying meeting openminded people and that he looked forward to future meetings. My ex suggested we should pat him down for weapons.
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31st August 2008, 04:22 PM	#36
kittynh The Hupsu Detective auctioneer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: If I told the aliens could find me, and you know they read this forum Posts: 20,641	hey it's great when even a woo feels welcome and wants to come back!
	__________________ "The Bible is like a person, if you torture it long enough you can get it to say anything" (some minister on National Geographic! I don't know his name but he rocks in my book) WWW.BADALIEN.ORG - not all the buttons work yet, and the science content is coming...but it's ALIVE!