Will We Be Able To Have A Proper Forum Party?

TsarBomba · 20th February 2009, 05:48 PM

As we all know, over the past couple of years the Official Forum Party (aka the Skepchick/Forum Party at TAM 6) has been shut down at unfortunately early hours by hotel security.

On behalf of an organization that was considering sponsorship of a Forum Party at TAM 7, I made a discrete inquiry at South Point about whether they would have any more isolated suites that might be appropriate for a party, and was told flat out that they don't allow parties of any kind in their suites, and thus that any party worthy of note would be shut down immediately upon the first call to security. Sigh.

Considering South Point's isolation from other casinos, it seems unlikely that we can find a suite-like venue at a hotel that would be convenient for those of us staying at South Point.

I am beginning to think that the best and only option might be to unofficially take over one of the bars at the hotel on the evening of July 11 and make that the Forum Party.

Sigh (repeated).

Susan Gerbic · 20th February 2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

I am beginning to think that the best and only option might be to unofficially take over one of the bars at the hotel on the evening of July 11 and make that the Forum Party.

TAM 6 we took over the hotel bar every night!

Susan

The Central Scrutinizer · 20th February 2009, 07:59 PM

Forum parties are a thing of the past. It's time to move on.

quixotecoyote · 20th February 2009, 08:13 PM

**** the hotels! Take to the streets! I want to see cars overturned, cops on fire, dogs sleeping with kittens, goats being traumatized and sky marshals being perforated!

Show some balls, people!

UnrepentantSinner · 21st February 2009, 03:07 AM

I think we've outgrown having a time, date and location so I'm with Scrut and Susan.

Originally Posted by sgf8

TAM 6 we took over the hotel bar every night!

Mojo · 21st February 2009, 04:34 AM

Originally Posted by quixotecoyote

Show some balls, people!

OK, how about a forum ball. Black or white tie?

Wowbagger · 21st February 2009, 08:23 AM

Wasn't there an option to rent a mansion or something?

saganite · 21st February 2009, 10:18 AM

Yeah, but that was before the economy crashed and a bunch of us went broke. I love the idea of a forum party, but I'm no longer willing to put significant cash donations towards renting a venue.

Wowbagger · 21st February 2009, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by saganite

Yeah, but that was before the economy crashed and a bunch of us went broke. I love the idea of a forum party, but I'm no longer willing to put significant cash donations towards renting a venue.

Luckily, not all of us went broke. At least not yet. There are still a few Forum folks out there, who might be able to donate a some money towards a venue. At least while we still can. Anyone with me?

The Central Scrutinizer · 21st February 2009, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Wowbagger

Luckily, not all of us went broke. At least not yet. There are still a few Forum folks out there, who might be able to donate a some money towards a venue. At least while we still can. Anyone with me?

I'll pass. You'll find me in the bar.

Doubt · 21st February 2009, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

I'll pass. You'll find me in the bar.

We know that. We always find you there. Then again, most of us were there anyway.

The whole situation does remind me of the introduction to "Pinky and the Brain".

"What are we going to do tonight, Brain?"

"Same thing we do every night Pinky; Try to take over the casino bar."

tkingdoll · 21st February 2009, 02:41 PM

There will almost certainly be a Skepchick party, but the details are as yet undecided.

MattusMaximus · 21st February 2009, 06:21 PM

I agree with Scrut and Susan, just take over the bar. Bars are specifically designed to accommodate a ton of people, and a hotel suite isn't - as evidenced at TAM6.

See you all at the bar.

LostAngeles · 22nd February 2009, 12:20 AM

But we take over the bar anyway.

The Central Scrutinizer · 22nd February 2009, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by LostAngeles

But we take over the bar anyway.

Yes, but this time it would be official.

Merko · 22nd February 2009, 09:29 AM

I think we should take over a specific bar at a specific time though. Of course, we should take over the nonspecific bars at nonspecific times as well.

As for renting a venue of some sorts.. sure I could throw in fifty bucks or so, but I'm not really convinced we can get enough money this way to get us a decent party-place.

Dicon · 22nd February 2009, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

Yes, but this time it would be official.

Nothing is official until there's a t-shirt printed for the occasion.

UnrepentantSinner · 22nd February 2009, 07:37 PM

Given the nature of TAMs for forum members, isn't everything outside of the lecture venue a party of some sort or another?

arthwollipot · 22nd February 2009, 07:50 PM

So long as we can all recognise each other by our name tags, I don't see what the difference is between a party and a bar mob.

UnrepentantSinner · 22nd February 2009, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by arthwollipot

So long as we can all recognise each other by our name tags, I don't see what the difference is between a party and a bar mob.

Silly TAM virgin. After the lectures/presentations/panels, not only do our credentials come off, but our clothes do too. You're going to need to be able to recognize fellow attendees by something other than their name tags.

Hokulele · 22nd February 2009, 08:39 PM

Hence the mullet.

UnrepentantSinner · 22nd February 2009, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by Hokulele

Hence the mullet.

Despite her Napoleon syndrome, I really like Hokulele. So if at the bar I should be looking at normally heighted people and she should be in proximity, could someone point me down to her so that I could tease her by offering a high five one to two feet above her jumping height? I might actually take a knee so we could talk face to the very top of her face.

LostAngeles · 22nd February 2009, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

Yes, but this time it would be official.

********. The best bar mob was my first one. TAM V didn't even compare.

But I blame that on a lack of Ducky and treble_head.

The Central Scrutinizer · 23rd February 2009, 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by LostAngeles

********. The best bar mob was my first one. TAM V didn't even compare.

But I blame that on a lack of Ducky and treble_head.

The TAM VI bar mob was most impressive. The bar couldn't even hold all of us.

Horatius · 23rd February 2009, 06:02 AM

Originally Posted by Merko

I think we should take over a specific bar at a specific time though. Of course, we should take over the nonspecific bars at nonspecific times as well.

We (well, I) already know which bars to take over:

http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=123709

Originally Posted by Desktop Icon

Nothing is official until there's a t-shirt printed for the occasion.

"TAM 7 Bar Invasion Shock Troops"?

Originally Posted by UnrepentantSinner

I might actually take a knee ....

...to the groin.

Kochanski · 23rd February 2009, 06:10 AM

Originally Posted by Horatius

"TAM 7 Bar Invasion Shock Troops"?

Oh yeah baby, that is it. Let the shirt making begin. Shall we have crossed corndogs as our symbol?

Doubt · 23rd February 2009, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by Kochanski

Oh yeah baby, that is it. Let the shirt making begin. Shall we have crossed corndogs as our symbol?

On the back should be something the average casino patron won't get at all.

"All your base belong to us" or whatever the exact wording is could be an example.

Kochanski · 23rd February 2009, 06:56 AM

Originally Posted by Doubt

On the back should be something the average casino patron won't get at all.

"All your base belong to us" or whatever the exact wording is could be an example.

How about:

One of us

CriticalThanking · 23rd February 2009, 08:07 AM

Will We Be Able To Have A Proper Forum Party?

I don't think the word "proper" ever described events that happened at a forum party.

CT

Geek Goddess · 23rd February 2009, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

The TAM VI bar mob was most impressive. The bar couldn't even hold all of us.

And let Travis drink. Technically, he didn't buy anything, but between me and several of you wonderful people, he managed to come to the room slightly buzzed each night. This year, he'll be 21 and ~~can buy his own damned booze~~ hit me up for money to buy his own drinks.

Susan Gerbic · 23rd February 2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

The TAM VI bar mob was most impressive. The bar couldn't even hold all of us.

Thank you, Paulina and I set that up. We figured it needed to be somewhere that people walking by with nametags could be flagged down. And also we could be seen from people walking by. So a bar with no walls is a better place to be.

Like Travis, we managed to get Stirling in TAM6 (he was 17).

He does not drink but wants to hang out with us, so I hope it will be somewhere they don't card at the door, and then in a big group he can just merge in with other people. He is 18 now, other than his mustache he does not look even close to 21.

Susan

NobbyNobbs · 23rd February 2009, 06:39 PM

As Mrs. Nobbs has given me full rein to "go nuts and enjoy yourself", including whatever that entails, is there a cute skepchick out there who's willing to let me buy her a drink?

I'll come to the party regardless, but that would make it more fun.

MattusMaximus · 23rd February 2009, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by UnrepentantSinner

Silly TAM virgin. After the lectures/presentations/panels, not only do our credentials come off, but our clothes do too. You're going to need to be able to recognize fellow attendees by something other than their name tags.

It's true. Last TAM, I got a little bit naked at the bar - I even got a few dollar bills stuffed into my pants.

But they all came from Tobias, WHO IS NOT GAY!!!

MattusMaximus · 23rd February 2009, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by Kochanski

Oh yeah baby, that is it. Let the shirt making begin. Shall we have crossed corndogs as our symbol?

2388.66

Epic win

Those who were there know, they just know.

MattusMaximus · 23rd February 2009, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by UnrepentantSinner

Despite her Napoleon syndrome, I really like Hokulele. So if at the bar I should be looking at normally heighted people and she should be in proximity, could someone point me down to her so that I could tease her by offering a high five one to two feet above her jumping height? I might actually take a knee so we could talk face to the very top of her face.

Careful there, US. This is a woman who hunts wild boar in the jungle. Better watch out or you could end up on a spit.

**Wonders what roasted human flesh tastes like... mmmm... flesh...

ETA: I just had an idea that would make the TAM7 bar scene totally unique

Cleon · 23rd February 2009, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by MattusMaximus

2388.66

Epic win

Those who were there know, they just know.

*sigh* If only we could try to beat that this year... RIP Quark's.

Wowbagger · 23rd February 2009, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Cleon

*sigh* If only we could try to beat that this year... RIP Quark's.

Just go to The Wynn or something. We could easily beat that record, with about one third the people!

MattusMaximus · 23rd February 2009, 09:57 PM

Good idea, Wowbag. I'm in for breaking the epic 2388.66 record - who's with me?

KarlG · 24th February 2009, 03:58 AM

Originally Posted by MattusMaximus

Good idea, Wowbag. I'm in for breaking the epic 2388.66 record - who's with me?

I'm in, but can we find somewhere as ~~geeky~~ awesome as last time? Any suggestions?

Horatius · 24th February 2009, 05:31 AM

Originally Posted by KarlG

I'm in, but can we find somewhere as ~~geeky~~ awesome as last time? Any suggestions?

There's no where as geeky as that.

But there was that place with the metre-tall beer tenders.....

20th February 2009, 05:48 PM	#1
TsarBomba One Damn Dirty Ape Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 5430 feet above you Posts: 796	Will We Be Able To Have A Proper Forum Party? As we all know, over the past couple of years the Official Forum Party (aka the Skepchick/Forum Party at TAM 6) has been shut down at unfortunately early hours by hotel security. On behalf of an organization that was considering sponsorship of a Forum Party at TAM 7, I made a discrete inquiry at South Point about whether they would have any more isolated suites that might be appropriate for a party, and was told flat out that they don't allow parties of any kind in their suites, and thus that any party worthy of note would be shut down immediately upon the first call to security. Sigh. Considering South Point's isolation from other casinos, it seems unlikely that we can find a suite-like venue at a hotel that would be convenient for those of us staying at South Point. I am beginning to think that the best and only option might be to unofficially take over one of the bars at the hotel on the evening of July 11 and make that the Forum Party. Sigh (repeated).
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20th February 2009, 07:56 PM	#2
Susan Gerbic Graduate Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas Posts: 1,521	Quote: I am beginning to think that the best and only option might be to unofficially take over one of the bars at the hotel on the evening of July 11 and make that the Forum Party. TAM 6 we took over the hotel bar every night! Susan
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20th February 2009, 07:59 PM	#3
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20th February 2009, 08:13 PM	#4
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21st February 2009, 03:07 AM	#5
UnrepentantSinner A post by Alan Smithee Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USAian is not a word Posts: 26,353	I think we've outgrown having a time, date and location so I'm with Scrut and Susan. Originally Posted by sgf8 TAM 6 we took over the hotel bar every night!
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21st February 2009, 04:34 AM	#6
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21st February 2009, 08:23 AM	#7
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21st February 2009, 10:18 AM	#8
saganite Black-and-white Cat-foot Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,332	Yeah, but that was before the economy crashed and a bunch of us went broke. I love the idea of a forum party, but I'm no longer willing to put significant cash donations towards renting a venue.
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21st February 2009, 11:55 AM	#9
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 13,520	Originally Posted by saganite Yeah, but that was before the economy crashed and a bunch of us went broke. I love the idea of a forum party, but I'm no longer willing to put significant cash donations towards renting a venue. Luckily, not all of us went broke. At least not yet. There are still a few Forum folks out there, who might be able to donate a some money towards a venue. At least while we still can. Anyone with me?
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21st February 2009, 12:11 PM	#10
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Pither Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,268	Originally Posted by Wowbagger Luckily, not all of us went broke. At least not yet. There are still a few Forum folks out there, who might be able to donate a some money towards a venue. At least while we still can. Anyone with me? I'll pass. You'll find me in the bar.
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21st February 2009, 01:08 PM	#11
Doubt Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 5,445	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer I'll pass. You'll find me in the bar. We know that. We always find you there. Then again, most of us were there anyway. The whole situation does remind me of the introduction to "Pinky and the Brain". "What are we going to do tonight, Brain?" "Same thing we do every night Pinky; Try to take over the casino bar."
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21st February 2009, 02:41 PM	#12
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21st February 2009, 06:21 PM	#13
MattusMaximus Intellectual Gladiator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the midst of a vast, beautiful & uncaring universe Posts: 14,175	I agree with Scrut and Susan, just take over the bar. Bars are specifically designed to accommodate a ton of people, and a hotel suite isn't - as evidenced at TAM6. See you all at the bar.
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22nd February 2009, 12:20 AM	#14
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22nd February 2009, 06:58 AM	#15
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Pither Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,268	Originally Posted by LostAngeles But we take over the bar anyway. Yes, but this time it would be official.
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22nd February 2009, 09:29 AM	#16
Merko Graduate Poster Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,901	I think we should take over a specific bar at a specific time though. Of course, we should take over the nonspecific bars at nonspecific times as well. As for renting a venue of some sorts.. sure I could throw in fifty bucks or so, but I'm not really convinced we can get enough money this way to get us a decent party-place.
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22nd February 2009, 03:21 PM	#17
Dicon is not a radish Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grumpy in Seattle Posts: 2,968	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer Yes, but this time it would be official. Nothing is official until there's a t-shirt printed for the occasion.

22nd February 2009, 07:37 PM	#18
UnrepentantSinner A post by Alan Smithee Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USAian is not a word Posts: 26,353	Given the nature of TAMs for forum members, isn't everything outside of the lecture venue a party of some sort or another?
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22nd February 2009, 07:50 PM	#19
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22nd February 2009, 08:34 PM	#20
UnrepentantSinner A post by Alan Smithee Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USAian is not a word Posts: 26,353	Originally Posted by arthwollipot So long as we can all recognise each other by our name tags, I don't see what the difference is between a party and a bar mob. Silly TAM virgin. After the lectures/presentations/panels, not only do our credentials come off, but our clothes do too. You're going to need to be able to recognize fellow attendees by something other than their name tags.
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22nd February 2009, 09:51 PM	#22
UnrepentantSinner A post by Alan Smithee Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USAian is not a word Posts: 26,353	Originally Posted by Hokulele Hence the mullet. Despite her Napoleon syndrome, I really like Hokulele. So if at the bar I should be looking at normally heighted people and she should be in proximity, could someone point me down to her so that I could tease her by offering a high five one to two feet above her jumping height? I might actually take a knee so we could talk face to the very top of her face.
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22nd February 2009, 10:51 PM	#23
LostAngeles Anti-WM Jihadist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Having a cup of tea. Posts: 10,159	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer Yes, but this time it would be official. ********. The best bar mob was my first one. TAM V didn't even compare. But I blame that on a lack of Ducky and treble_head.
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23rd February 2009, 06:01 AM	#24
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Pither Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,268	Originally Posted by LostAngeles ********. The best bar mob was my first one. TAM V didn't even compare. But I blame that on a lack of Ducky and treble_head. The TAM VI bar mob was most impressive. The bar couldn't even hold all of us.
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23rd February 2009, 06:02 AM	#25
Horatius NWO Kitty Wrangler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 21,889	Originally Posted by Merko I think we should take over a specific bar at a specific time though. Of course, we should take over the nonspecific bars at nonspecific times as well. We (well, I) already know which bars to take over: http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=123709 Originally Posted by Desktop Icon Nothing is official until there's a t-shirt printed for the occasion. "TAM 7 Bar Invasion Shock Troops"? Originally Posted by UnrepentantSinner I might actually take a knee .... ...to the groin.
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23rd February 2009, 06:10 AM	#26
Kochanski Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Anonymous Unimportant Place (not a secret Scorpion training facility for Shosuro ninjas) Posts: 2,659	Originally Posted by Horatius "TAM 7 Bar Invasion Shock Troops"? Oh yeah baby, that is it. Let the shirt making begin. Shall we have crossed corndogs as our symbol?
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23rd February 2009, 06:21 AM	#27
Doubt Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 5,445	Originally Posted by Kochanski Oh yeah baby, that is it. Let the shirt making begin. Shall we have crossed corndogs as our symbol? On the back should be something the average casino patron won't get at all. "All your base belong to us" or whatever the exact wording is could be an example.
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23rd February 2009, 06:56 AM	#28
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23rd February 2009, 08:07 AM	#29
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23rd February 2009, 04:24 PM	#30
Geek Goddess Hot enough to melt 4" rebar Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near my books Posts: 6,980	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer The TAM VI bar mob was most impressive. The bar couldn't even hold all of us. And let Travis drink. Technically, he didn't buy anything, but between me and several of you wonderful people, he managed to come to the room slightly buzzed each night. This year, he'll be 21 and ~~can buy his own damned booze~~ hit me up for money to buy his own drinks.
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23rd February 2009, 06:34 PM	#31
Susan Gerbic Graduate Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas Posts: 1,521	Quote: The TAM VI bar mob was most impressive. The bar couldn't even hold all of us. Thank you, Paulina and I set that up. We figured it needed to be somewhere that people walking by with nametags could be flagged down. And also we could be seen from people walking by. So a bar with no walls is a better place to be. Like Travis, we managed to get Stirling in TAM6 (he was 17). He does not drink but wants to hang out with us, so I hope it will be somewhere they don't card at the door, and then in a big group he can just merge in with other people. He is 18 now, other than his mustache he does not look even close to 21. Susan
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23rd February 2009, 06:39 PM	#32
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23rd February 2009, 07:33 PM	#33
MattusMaximus Intellectual Gladiator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the midst of a vast, beautiful & uncaring universe Posts: 14,175	Originally Posted by UnrepentantSinner Silly TAM virgin. After the lectures/presentations/panels, not only do our credentials come off, but our clothes do too. You're going to need to be able to recognize fellow attendees by something other than their name tags. It's true. Last TAM, I got a little bit naked at the bar - I even got a few dollar bills stuffed into my pants. But they all came from Tobias, WHO IS NOT GAY!!!
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23rd February 2009, 07:36 PM	#34
MattusMaximus Intellectual Gladiator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the midst of a vast, beautiful & uncaring universe Posts: 14,175	Originally Posted by Kochanski Oh yeah baby, that is it. Let the shirt making begin. Shall we have crossed corndogs as our symbol? 2388.66 Epic win Those who were there know, they just know.
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23rd February 2009, 07:38 PM	#35
MattusMaximus Intellectual Gladiator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the midst of a vast, beautiful & uncaring universe Posts: 14,175	Originally Posted by UnrepentantSinner Despite her Napoleon syndrome, I really like Hokulele. So if at the bar I should be looking at normally heighted people and she should be in proximity, could someone point me down to her so that I could tease her by offering a high five one to two feet above her jumping height? I might actually take a knee so we could talk face to the very top of her face. Careful there, US. This is a woman who hunts wild boar in the jungle. Better watch out or you could end up on a spit. **Wonders what roasted human flesh tastes like... mmmm... flesh... ETA: I just had an idea that would make the TAM7 bar scene totally unique
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