New England Skeptics Get Together! - Page 3

Mercutio · 16th June 2005, 08:13 PM

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Originally posted by kittynh
Kitten2 is cool with the other teenage girls being there, but she really wants to know about the teenage boys.....

So who is bringing their son???

Age range 15-17 please.

Got one (16, class VP, plays guitar, nice kid)....but he will be doing the extended family thing in upstate NY.

sorry, K2.

Beady · 17th June 2005, 01:55 AM

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Originally posted by Mercutio
Got one (16, class VP, plays guitar, nice kid)....but he will be doing the extended family thing in upstate NY.

sorry, K2.

Tell him there will be girls, and give him a choice.

Yeah, it sounds like you guys are serious about the firewalk. And the bed of nails. I told Mrs Beady it was going to be a family-type barbecue, and she wants to come; don't know whether to tell her about this other stuff.

Jeff Wagg · 17th June 2005, 06:47 AM

Skewers....charcoal....sizzling meat....

Sounds like a family barbeque to me.

rebecca · 17th June 2005, 06:53 AM

Does anybody know how to make a firewalk without setting Larry's lawn (and house, and surrounding forest) on fire? And is it safe for me to do it while soaked in whiskey?

Darat · 17th June 2005, 06:57 AM

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Originally posted by rebecca
Does anybody know how to make a firewalk without setting Larry's lawn (and house, and surrounding forest) on fire? And is it safe for me to do it while soaked in whiskey?

I'd be very careful, remember you'll be around a group of MEAT EATERS, and the slightest sniff of your flesh burning is likely to send them into a frenzy...

rebecca · 17th June 2005, 07:04 AM

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Originally posted by Darat
I'd be very careful, remember you'll be around a group of MEAT EATERS, and the slightest sniff of your flesh burning is likely to send them into a frenzy...

Is this the point at which I request you bite me?

Darat · 17th June 2005, 07:05 AM

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Originally posted by rebecca
Is this the point at which I request you bite me?

Only if you can provide your rabbies vaccination certificate.

rebecca · 17th June 2005, 07:13 AM

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Originally posted by Darat
. . . rabbies vaccination certificate.

Oy vey, vy vould I vaccinate my rabbi?

Darat · 17th June 2005, 07:17 AM

Everyone does know that wasn't a real mistake, that it was meant to be a funny line about the plural of rabbi, I mean it would be so embarrassing if it was simply a spelling mistake, you all know how witty and funny I am so you must know it was a deliberate typos right?

Mercutio · 17th June 2005, 08:22 AM

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Originally posted by Darat
Everyone does know that wasn't a real mistake, that it was meant to be a funny line about the plural of rabbi, I mean it would be so embarrassing if it was simply a spelling mistake, you all know how witty and funny I am so you must know it was a deliberate typos right?

I blame...ah, never mind.

rebecca · 17th June 2005, 08:30 AM

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Originally posted by Darat
. . . a deliberate typos right?

Like that one? *snort*

Darat · 17th June 2005, 08:49 AM

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Originally posted by rebecca
Like that one? *snort*

Beady · 17th June 2005, 10:06 AM

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Originally posted by Jeff Wagg
Skewers....charcoal....sizzling meat....

Sounds like a family barbeque to me.

Yeah, but I'm beginning to worry about which family it'll be.

kittynh · 17th June 2005, 07:03 PM

Larry, with the firewalk, to be safe, let's have the chickens go first.

I hear that BBQ sauce is a highly protective coating for chickens.

Hutch · 18th June 2005, 03:15 AM

It's 5:10am, I'm packed and ready to go awating my taxicab.

See you all in about 8 days.

Nova Land · 21st June 2005, 12:20 PM

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Originally posted by kittynh

If Renata came, I'll bet Nova Land would show up too!

Alas, even if renata were coming I would not be able to attend then.

I would, of course, climb the highest mountain, swim the deepest ocean, or go over Niagara Falls in a barrel, for renata. But a trip to New England in late June is unfortunately impossible.

(But I will send psychic greetings and good wishes to the firewalkers, and will check in psychically with renata that morning for her puzzle solution.)

Larry Barrieau · 23rd June 2005, 01:55 PM

Hot and Humid on Sunday. Dress skimpily.

kittynh · 23rd June 2005, 03:56 PM

REbecca is going to set an intersting body part on fire! Moe is going to tell her how.....

Pool Boy says just put fresh sheets in the napatorium (actually he doesn't care, with jet lag he'll sleep in cow dung).

I'm thinking a watermellon would be nice....

and don't worry Kitten2 doesn't have anything to wear that isnt' skimpy.

Beady · 23rd June 2005, 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by Larry Barrieau
Hot and Humid on Sunday. Dress skimpily.

Uh, are you sure? One reason Mrs Beady and I are know neither of us is going to cheat on the other is that we've seen each other naked. It's not a pretty sight.

Edited to ask: Who's bringing what? Or do we just bring what we want? Who's bringing the beer?

Oh, and just so I can come prepared, is there going to be a virgin sacrifice?

Larry Barrieau · 23rd June 2005, 05:11 PM

It's all about being comfortable. I'll have a grill and hot dogs and some desserts and soda and beer and other people are bringing things. There's a grocery in town.

No virginal sacrifices, they're on the endangered species list.

rebecca · 23rd June 2005, 05:14 PM

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Originally posted by Larry Barrieau

No virginal sacrifices, they're on the endangered species list.

Not on this board.

Zing!

Sorry, Beady, check your PMs.

kittynh · 24th June 2005, 07:30 AM

You know tofu bacon does not look anything like real bacon. I do not know if the old MIdwest 7 layer salad is going to taste the same with tofu bacon! Well, we'll just have a few beers first. I went out and bought FRESH BEER, so I am not taking the stuff that has been in the fridge for the past 2 years. I wish I know a wino that would take a donation of stale old beer.

I bought NEW Harp lager and some Amstel light. Since I rarely drink, other people have to finish it up!

HEY!!!

Since we are doing a fire walk...who is bringing the stuff for SMorses??? We need candy bars, marshmallows and graham crackers! Someone bring Smore makings!

Beady · 24th June 2005, 10:12 AM

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Originally posted by rebecca
Not on this board.

I can't quite make out whether you mean there's a dearth or a glut.

Beady · 24th June 2005, 10:15 AM

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Originally posted by kittynh
Since we are doing a fire walk...who is bringing the stuff for SMorses??? We need candy bars, marshmallows and graham crackers! Someone bring Smore makings!

To hell with the Smores. I want to know who we're going to burn for the firewalk.

maddog · 24th June 2005, 01:48 PM

I would SO love to come, and Terpville (i.e. Maryland) isn't that far away, but.... I think I'll need at least another year to... well, to get the way cleared for such an event.

I hope you all have a great time, though!

kittynh · 24th June 2005, 03:05 PM

You could listen to my Maryland accent and feel right at home...
and it's Marilyn....like the womans name....

kittynh · 24th June 2005, 08:04 PM

I'M BRINGING A BUDDHIST!!!! A REAL LIVE BUDDHIST!!!!

(her mom tricked me into babysitting her....)

warning, she curses, but her mom's English isn't good enough to pick up on it. Yikes!

sorry guys, but at least if she converts you, you won't be a fundie!

She's also a vegetarian, so Rebecca can hang out with her and complain about the meat eaters.

Beady · 25th June 2005, 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by kittynh
I'M BRINGING A BUDDHIST!!!! A REAL LIVE BUDDHIST!!!!

If I'd known there was going to be show-and-tell, I could have brought a Remote Viewer.

kittynh · 25th June 2005, 12:31 PM

Can someone bring a dowser? In case we need water with the firewalk....

maddog · 25th June 2005, 07:16 PM

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Originally posted by kittynh
You could listen to my Maryland accent and feel right at home...
and it's Marilyn....like the womans name....

Ah, so you've got the PG/AnneArrunnell/Charles/Calvert County flavor of the accent!!! I'd know that voice ANYWHERE!!! I grew up in PG, but I've been in Howard (pronounced like ha-a-a-a-rd) for about 15 years now, so my accent is fading towards a combination of the West Baltimore and Westminster accents.

Mrs. Maddog, though, is a total Harford Countian (until two years ago), so she's got kind of a cross-rural & White Marsh type accent going on....

Anyway, all y'all go and have a good time!!!

Jeff Wagg · 25th June 2005, 09:22 PM

Tonight, I sit in a 4-star hotel room sated by a 3-star meal in the 5-star city of Seattle. Tomorrow, I board the Norwegian Star for a trip to the land of the North Star.

BUT..truth be told, I'd rather be seeing stars as I massage my toasted tootsies with the rest of you.

Well, almost...

Pictures pleeeeeeeeeeeez!

I'll show you mine if you show me yours.

Have fun and be safe. And don't tell Rebecca that beer often contains a fish extract.

Mercutio · 26th June 2005, 06:12 AM

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Originally posted by kittynh
Can someone bring a dowser? In case we need water with the firewalk....

I threw some dowsing rods in the car. Along with the bed of nails, some other equipment for that, some nice dry birch as my contribution to the firewalk...now, all I have to do is strap the Mercutiette to the roof rack, and we're off!

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 26th June 2005, 05:35 PM

And a fine time was had by all. I have no damage from lying on the bed of nails (it did hurt a bit) and only a small blister from the firewalk (I have no arches to speak of and the center of my feet have no calluses).

It was great to see everyone, meet a few new skeptics, see 69dodge's '69 Dodge, enjoy good food and conversation, and pass a pleasant afternoon.

~~ Paul

Mercutio · 26th June 2005, 06:02 PM

We had quite a showing of Junior Skepchicks (tm) too! I think at least four of them did both the bed of nails (2 with cement blocks busted on them!) and the firewalk! The Mercutiette also spent some quality time learning to throw knives, which should come in handy once she starts dating.

My neighbor, hearing the report, thinks the Mercutiette and I are both certifiably insane. She may be right.

Larry Barrieau · 26th June 2005, 06:12 PM

It was a great time. Thanks to Rebecca for organizing it.

The N.E. Skeptics are a cool bunch of people. My dog Bo seems a little saddened that he is no longer smothered by loving caresses.

This will have to happen again.

kittynh · 26th June 2005, 06:14 PM

Aynsley almost died....

TWICE!!!!

First Rebecca messes up with hitting the cement block with the hammer. You have to hit hard. If you don't hit hard enough to break the block you just push the person into the nails.

Larry has a very interesting description of it, going something like, "Yeah, her whole body just JUMPED!"

The crazy thing is we let Rebecca try again!

Aynsley now has a nice little blister on her foot, which she is milking for all the mileage she can!

However, I am so PROUD of her! She volunteerred for this stuff. What a good junior skeptic.

Though the best junior skeptic was little Kyle! He had to check under everyones shirt afterward to see if they were bleeding!

I need to figure out how to post piccies of my daughter in pain!

Beady · 27th June 2005, 01:54 AM

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Originally posted by Larry Barrieau
This will have to happen again.

If you buy the beer, I'll be there.

kittynh · 27th June 2005, 03:08 AM

Did I mention Hutch is a MUST at any party as HE GIVES OUT PRESENTS! Hutch, Kitten2 stole the perfume bottle you brought me....

Pool Boy has a camel t shirt, it's so cool! Kitten is going to be jelous!

69Dodge showed up with a REAL 69 Dodge! It was so cool to see it and meet the real 69Dodge! He also juggles. I want a lesson next get together. He can juggle with ONE HAND! One again skeptic Kyle was very impressed!

Kitten2 had a great time. Presents from Hutch! almost getting killed! And she thinks Kyle is "so cute and sweet!" It's too bad he isn't a little older! I hope he has a good time at pickle camp!

Larry was so sweet to put up with all this. Honestly, how many people would let you just throw knives into their barn? One note on the knife throwing. Merc's daughter was getting rather close to hitting dad a few times...

Bo was also very nice to let us invade his property. I hear he was flirting with the junior skepchicks though...

rebecca · 27th June 2005, 03:58 AM

Ugh, too much whiskey. And beer. And more beer when I got home. I'm officially cranky, but I'll say that it was a good time, and thanks to everyone who came out. There were quite a lot of people -- I didn't do an exact head count, but if I were to take a guess at it I would say that there were at least 500 people. Maybe more. Okay, I guess there were 11 posters and another 12 friends and family members.

Merc brought his bed of nails, and gamely offered to demonstrate first:

I got to try to kill Kitten2. I came close, but she survived. This time.

Lil' repcon was skeptical about Merc's abilities:

We had a very special guest joining us from Australia. I think he's related to Kiles. His name is Mr. Crikey, The World's Greatest Koala Bear.

He also wanted to try the bed of nails, perhaps because he had so much booze.

We had a firewalk, too. Well, more of a firestep, but it was still fun. Mr. Crikey wanted to try it, so obviously we tied him to a stake and started a fire.

No one died, so I call it a success. We took a group photo, unfortunately we didn't think of it until after a bunch of people left. So . . . someone needs to Photoshop in repcon and Beady. Standing in the back, left to right: SkepticScott, Hutch, 69dodge, Paul Anagastopalologlopus, Mercutiette; sitting: Larry Barrieau, kittynh, me and Mr. Crikey, Boo, and Mercutio. Missing: a lot of family members who were tired of our weird, skeptical, Internet-friend ways.

Kiless · 27th June 2005, 04:07 AM

ARGH!!!

Mr...... crikey.... what .... did.... they .... do ....to.... you.....

Way cool!!

16th June 2005, 08:13 PM	#81
Mercutio Shakespeare's Sock Puppet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Live Free Or Die Posts: 16,325	Quote: Originally posted by kittynh Kitten2 is cool with the other teenage girls being there, but she really wants to know about the teenage boys..... So who is bringing their son??? Age range 15-17 please. Got one (16, class VP, plays guitar, nice kid)....but he will be doing the extended family thing in upstate NY. sorry, K2.
	__________________ "But to see her was to love her Love but her, and love forever."

17th June 2005, 01:55 AM	#82
Beady Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 44:57:19N, 73:16:18W Posts: 5,495	Quote: Originally posted by Mercutio Got one (16, class VP, plays guitar, nice kid)....but he will be doing the extended family thing in upstate NY. sorry, K2. Tell him there will be girls, and give him a choice. Yeah, it sounds like you guys are serious about the firewalk. And the bed of nails. I told Mrs Beady it was going to be a family-type barbecue, and she wants to come; don't know whether to tell her about this other stuff.
	__________________ 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 I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. -- Thomas Jefferson

17th June 2005, 06:53 AM	#84
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852	Does anybody know how to make a firewalk without setting Larry's lawn (and house, and surrounding forest) on fire? And is it safe for me to do it while soaked in whiskey?
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852

17th June 2005, 06:57 AM	#85
Darat Lackey Administrator / JREF Forum Liaison Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 64,949	Quote: Originally posted by rebecca Does anybody know how to make a firewalk without setting Larry's lawn (and house, and surrounding forest) on fire? And is it safe for me to do it while soaked in whiskey? I'd be very careful, remember you'll be around a group of MEAT EATERS, and the slightest sniff of your flesh burning is likely to send them into a frenzy...
	__________________ If it were all so simple! If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart? - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn 1918-2008

17th June 2005, 07:04 AM	#86
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852	Quote: Originally posted by Darat I'd be very careful, remember you'll be around a group of MEAT EATERS, and the slightest sniff of your flesh burning is likely to send them into a frenzy... Is this the point at which I request you bite me?
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852

17th June 2005, 06:47 AM	#83
Jeff Wagg Eponymous Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,052	Skewers....charcoal....sizzling meat.... Sounds like a family barbeque to me.

17th June 2005, 07:05 AM	#87
Darat Lackey Administrator / JREF Forum Liaison Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 64,949	Quote: Originally posted by rebecca Is this the point at which I request you bite me? Only if you can provide your rabbies vaccination certificate.
	__________________ If it were all so simple! If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart? - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn 1918-2008

17th June 2005, 07:13 AM	#88
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852	Quote: Originally posted by Darat . . . rabbies vaccination certificate. Oy vey, vy vould I vaccinate my rabbi?
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852

17th June 2005, 07:17 AM	#89
Darat Lackey Administrator / JREF Forum Liaison Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 64,949	Everyone does know that wasn't a real mistake, that it was meant to be a funny line about the plural of rabbi, I mean it would be so embarrassing if it was simply a spelling mistake, you all know how witty and funny I am so you must know it was a deliberate typos right?

17th June 2005, 08:22 AM	#90
Mercutio Shakespeare's Sock Puppet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Live Free Or Die Posts: 16,325	Quote: Originally posted by Darat Everyone does know that wasn't a real mistake, that it was meant to be a funny line about the plural of rabbi, I mean it would be so embarrassing if it was simply a spelling mistake, you all know how witty and funny I am so you must know it was a deliberate typos right? I blame...ah, never mind.
	__________________ "But to see her was to love her Love but her, and love forever."

17th June 2005, 08:30 AM	#91
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852	Quote: Originally posted by Darat . . . a deliberate typos right? Like that one? snort
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852

17th June 2005, 08:49 AM	#92
Darat Lackey Administrator / JREF Forum Liaison Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 64,949	Quote: Originally posted by rebecca Like that one? snort
	__________________ If it were all so simple! If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart? - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn 1918-2008

17th June 2005, 10:06 AM	#93
Beady Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 44:57:19N, 73:16:18W Posts: 5,495	Quote: Originally posted by Jeff Wagg Skewers....charcoal....sizzling meat.... Sounds like a family barbeque to me. Yeah, but I'm beginning to worry about which family it'll be.
	__________________ 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 I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. -- Thomas Jefferson

17th June 2005, 07:03 PM	#94
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: 22,725	Larry, with the firewalk, to be safe, let's have the chickens go first. I hear that BBQ sauce is a highly protective coating for chickens.

18th June 2005, 03:15 AM	#95
Hutch A broken man on a Halifax pier, the last of Barrett's Privateers Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: About 7 Miles from the Saturn 5B Posts: 6,560	I'm Off! It's 5:10am, I'm packed and ready to go awating my taxicab. See you all in about 8 days.
	__________________ If sheer righteous fury could accomplish anything worthwhile, Wolverines would have inherited the Galaxy long ago." -Web DuHavel, David Weber's "Honorverse" Series

21st June 2005, 12:20 PM	#96
Nova Land / Tagger Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Whitleyville, TN Posts: 5,160	Quote: Originally posted by kittynh If Renata came, I'll bet Nova Land would show up too! Alas, even if renata were coming I would not be able to attend then. I would, of course, climb the highest mountain, swim the deepest ocean, or go over Niagara Falls in a barrel, for renata. But a trip to New England in late June is unfortunately impossible. (But I will send psychic greetings and good wishes to the firewalkers, and will check in psychically with renata that morning for her puzzle solution.)

23rd June 2005, 01:55 PM	#97
Larry Barrieau Muse Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: north central Mass. Posts: 627	Hot and Humid on Sunday. Dress skimpily.

23rd June 2005, 03:56 PM	#98
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: 22,725	REbecca is going to set an intersting body part on fire! Moe is going to tell her how..... Pool Boy says just put fresh sheets in the napatorium (actually he doesn't care, with jet lag he'll sleep in cow dung). I'm thinking a watermellon would be nice.... and don't worry Kitten2 doesn't have anything to wear that isnt' skimpy.

23rd June 2005, 04:41 PM	#99
Beady Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 44:57:19N, 73:16:18W Posts: 5,495	Quote: Originally posted by Larry Barrieau Hot and Humid on Sunday. Dress skimpily. Uh, are you sure? One reason Mrs Beady and I are know neither of us is going to cheat on the other is that we've seen each other naked. It's not a pretty sight. Edited to ask: Who's bringing what? Or do we just bring what we want? Who's bringing the beer? Oh, and just so I can come prepared, is there going to be a virgin sacrifice?
	__________________ 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 I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. -- Thomas Jefferson

23rd June 2005, 05:11 PM	#100
Larry Barrieau Muse Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: north central Mass. Posts: 627	It's all about being comfortable. I'll have a grill and hot dogs and some desserts and soda and beer and other people are bringing things. There's a grocery in town. No virginal sacrifices, they're on the endangered species list.

23rd June 2005, 05:14 PM	#101
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852	Quote: Originally posted by Larry Barrieau No virginal sacrifices, they're on the endangered species list. Not on this board. Zing! Sorry, Beady, check your PMs.
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852

24th June 2005, 07:30 AM	#102
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: 22,725	You know tofu bacon does not look anything like real bacon. I do not know if the old MIdwest 7 layer salad is going to taste the same with tofu bacon! Well, we'll just have a few beers first. I went out and bought FRESH BEER, so I am not taking the stuff that has been in the fridge for the past 2 years. I wish I know a wino that would take a donation of stale old beer. I bought NEW Harp lager and some Amstel light. Since I rarely drink, other people have to finish it up! HEY!!! Since we are doing a fire walk...who is bringing the stuff for SMorses??? We need candy bars, marshmallows and graham crackers! Someone bring Smore makings!

24th June 2005, 10:12 AM	#103
Beady Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 44:57:19N, 73:16:18W Posts: 5,495	Quote: Originally posted by rebecca Not on this board. I can't quite make out whether you mean there's a dearth or a glut.
	__________________ 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 I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. -- Thomas Jefferson

24th June 2005, 10:15 AM	#104
Beady Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 44:57:19N, 73:16:18W Posts: 5,495	Quote: Originally posted by kittynh Since we are doing a fire walk...who is bringing the stuff for SMorses??? We need candy bars, marshmallows and graham crackers! Someone bring Smore makings! To hell with the Smores. I want to know who we're going to burn for the firewalk.
	__________________ 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 I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. -- Thomas Jefferson

24th June 2005, 01:48 PM	#105
maddog Intimidating Terrapin Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The People's Republic of Maryland Posts: 11,825	I would SO love to come, and Terpville (i.e. Maryland) isn't that far away, but.... I think I'll need at least another year to... well, to get the way cleared for such an event. I hope you all have a great time, though!
	__________________ 90% of what I say is meant to be funny, and the other half doesn't mean anything at all. When I grow up, I want to be just like me.

24th June 2005, 03:05 PM	#106
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: 22,725	You could listen to my Maryland accent and feel right at home... and it's Marilyn....like the womans name....

24th June 2005, 08:04 PM	#107
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: 22,725	I'M BRINGING A BUDDHIST!!!! A REAL LIVE BUDDHIST!!!! (her mom tricked me into babysitting her....) warning, she curses, but her mom's English isn't good enough to pick up on it. Yikes! sorry guys, but at least if she converts you, you won't be a fundie! She's also a vegetarian, so Rebecca can hang out with her and complain about the meat eaters.

25th June 2005, 11:53 AM	#108
Beady Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 44:57:19N, 73:16:18W Posts: 5,495	Quote: Originally posted by kittynh I'M BRINGING A BUDDHIST!!!! A REAL LIVE BUDDHIST!!!! If I'd known there was going to be show-and-tell, I could have brought a Remote Viewer.
	__________________ 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 I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. -- Thomas Jefferson

25th June 2005, 12:31 PM	#109
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: 22,725	Can someone bring a dowser? In case we need water with the firewalk....

25th June 2005, 07:16 PM	#110
maddog Intimidating Terrapin Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The People's Republic of Maryland Posts: 11,825	Quote: Originally posted by kittynh You could listen to my Maryland accent and feel right at home... and it's Marilyn....like the womans name.... Ah, so you've got the PG/AnneArrunnell/Charles/Calvert County flavor of the accent!!! I'd know that voice ANYWHERE!!! I grew up in PG, but I've been in Howard (pronounced like ha-a-a-a-rd) for about 15 years now, so my accent is fading towards a combination of the West Baltimore and Westminster accents. Mrs. Maddog, though, is a total Harford Countian (until two years ago), so she's got kind of a cross-rural & White Marsh type accent going on.... Anyway, all y'all go and have a good time!!!
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25th June 2005, 09:22 PM	#111
Jeff Wagg Eponymous Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,052	Tonight, I sit in a 4-star hotel room sated by a 3-star meal in the 5-star city of Seattle. Tomorrow, I board the Norwegian Star for a trip to the land of the North Star. BUT..truth be told, I'd rather be seeing stars as I massage my toasted tootsies with the rest of you. Well, almost... Pictures pleeeeeeeeeeeez! I'll show you mine if you show me yours. Have fun and be safe. And don't tell Rebecca that beer often contains a fish extract.

26th June 2005, 06:12 AM	#112
Mercutio Shakespeare's Sock Puppet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Live Free Or Die Posts: 16,325	Quote: Originally posted by kittynh Can someone bring a dowser? In case we need water with the firewalk.... I threw some dowsing rods in the car. Along with the bed of nails, some other equipment for that, some nice dry birch as my contribution to the firewalk...now, all I have to do is strap the Mercutiette to the roof rack, and we're off!
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26th June 2005, 05:35 PM	#113
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,627	And a fine time was had by all. I have no damage from lying on the bed of nails (it did hurt a bit) and only a small blister from the firewalk (I have no arches to speak of and the center of my feet have no calluses). It was great to see everyone, meet a few new skeptics, see 69dodge's '69 Dodge, enjoy good food and conversation, and pass a pleasant afternoon. ~~ Paul
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26th June 2005, 06:02 PM	#114
Mercutio Shakespeare's Sock Puppet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Live Free Or Die Posts: 16,325	We had quite a showing of Junior Skepchicks (tm) too! I think at least four of them did both the bed of nails (2 with cement blocks busted on them!) and the firewalk! The Mercutiette also spent some quality time learning to throw knives, which should come in handy once she starts dating. My neighbor, hearing the report, thinks the Mercutiette and I are both certifiably insane. She may be right.
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26th June 2005, 06:12 PM	#115
Larry Barrieau Muse Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: north central Mass. Posts: 627	It was a great time. Thanks to Rebecca for organizing it. The N.E. Skeptics are a cool bunch of people. My dog Bo seems a little saddened that he is no longer smothered by loving caresses. This will have to happen again.