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rebecca · 29th June 2006, 08:06 PM

That's right kiddos, it's time once again to meet your fellow New England skeptics!

SATURDAY, July 22, 2006 at noon o'clock, Steven Novella, prez of the New Engand Skeptical Society and host of a little show called The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe (there's also a really super smart co-host chick if you're wondering), will be delivering a lecture all about how great intelligent design isn't!

Come to Tommy Doyle's Irish Pub in Cambridge, Massachusetts to join in the fun . . . FOR FREE!

Act now, and you'll get to meet ME, which is even awesomer than Steve but at least act like you showed up for him.

SkepticScott · 30th June 2006, 03:23 AM

I'll be there. I'm trying to round up some non-Forum friends to go by tempting them with the thought of meeting the mind behind the Skepchick Calendar.

CFLarsen · 30th June 2006, 03:43 AM

..."awesomer"?

Valley Girl.

SkepticScott · 30th June 2006, 04:28 AM

Originally Posted by CFLarsen

..."awesomer"?

Give her a break! You'd write funny too if you were wearing tight goggles.

CFLarsen · 30th June 2006, 04:30 AM

Originally Posted by SkepticScott

Give her a break! You'd write funny too if you were wearing tight goggles.

Depends on where...

SkepticScott · 30th June 2006, 04:42 AM

You'd write in a high-pitched voice if the goggles were there, but in Rebecca's case they're on her head, squeezing her brain.

CFLarsen · 30th June 2006, 04:54 AM

Originally Posted by SkepticScott

You'd write in a high-pitched voice if the goggles were there, but in Rebecca's case they're on her head, squeezing her brain.

Same result.

(scurries away)

supercorgi · 30th June 2006, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by rebecca

That's right kiddos, it's time once again to meet your fellow New England skeptics!

SATURDAY, July 22, 2006 at noon o'clock, Steven Novella, prez of the New Engand Skeptical Society and host of a little show called The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe (there's also a really super smart co-host chick if you're wondering), will be delivering a lecture all about how great intelligent design isn't!

Come to Tommy Doyle's Irish Pub in Cambridge, Massachusetts to join in the fun . . . FOR FREE!

Act now, and you'll get to meet ME, which is even awesomer than Steve but at least act like you showed up for him.

Aww damn! I'm having back surgery on July 12 so I'll be laid up and unable to attend.

SkepticScott · 30th June 2006, 09:10 AM

You couldn't plan an out-of-body experience and at least send your spirit to Cambridge?

I hope your surgery goes well.

Boo · 30th June 2006, 02:33 PM

Right, sign me up.

Boo

Wowbagger · 30th June 2006, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by rebecca

Act now, and you'll get to meet ME, which is even awesomer than Steve but at least act like you showed up for him.

Nah, forget Steven Novella. I mean he's good and all, but... Seeing Rebecca there is all the motivation I need to attend!

Actually, I am unsure if I will realistically be able to attend or not, at the moment. I'll look further into it, and let y'all know soon.

Hamradioguy · 30th June 2006, 08:38 PM

Rebeccca, food and beer? I'd say these New England meetings are getting beerer and beerer.

The Central Scrutinizer · 3rd July 2006, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by rebecca

That's right kiddos, it's time once again to meet your fellow New England skeptics!

SATURDAY, July 22, 2006 at noon o'clock, Steven Novella, prez of the New Engand Skeptical Society and host of a little show called The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe (there's also a really super smart co-host chick if you're wondering), will be delivering a lecture all about how great intelligent design isn't!

Come to Tommy Doyle's Irish Pub in Cambridge, Massachusetts to join in the fun . . . FOR FREE!

Act now, and you'll get to meet ME, which is even awesomer than Steve but at least act like you showed up for him.

According to the website, it starts at 11:30.

I hate you.

kittynh · 3rd July 2006, 11:16 AM

you could meet ME also.

Larry will be there also.

And maybe a MYSTERY GUEST FROM THE FROZEN NORTH!!!!

You never know.

CFLarsen · 3rd July 2006, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by kittynh

And maybe a MYSTERY GUEST FROM THE FROZEN NORTH!!!!

You never know.

...Santa?

kittynh · 3rd July 2006, 11:26 AM

maybe SHE dated Santa.....

CFLarsen · 3rd July 2006, 11:50 AM

Evidence?

SkepticScott · 3rd July 2006, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by CFLarsen

Evidence?

Rebecca never got coal in her stocking.

CFLarsen · 3rd July 2006, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by SkepticScott

Rebecca never got coal in her stocking.

...if that's what you want to call it...

kittynh · 3rd July 2006, 03:37 PM

no no, while Rebecca probably dated Santa, and the elves....this is a hot skepchick from the cold North!

Rebecca is a hot skepchick from the cold US.

The Central Scrutinizer · 3rd July 2006, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by kittynh

no no, while Rebecca probably dated Santa, and the elves....this is a hot skepchick from the cold North!

Rebecca is a hot skepchick from the cold US.

Eos?

skoob · 3rd July 2006, 04:14 PM

I'm confused, will there be intelligent bashing of design or ID bashing?

Boo · 3rd July 2006, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by skoob

I'm confused, will there be intelligent bashing of design or ID bashing?

That all depends on how much beer is consumed and how late it runs. My money is on both.

Boo

The Central Scrutinizer · 3rd July 2006, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by kittynh

...this is a hot skepchick from the cold North!

I know something I won't tell!!!

kittynh · 3rd July 2006, 09:16 PM

you know they never hold church services in a pub.

Being a skeptic is nice.

Curnir · 4th July 2006, 12:40 AM

The cold north eh?

exarch · 4th July 2006, 04:20 AM

I'm already meeting someone from the cold north this weekend.

It's not a skepchick though ...

SkepticScott · 4th July 2006, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by kittynh

you know they never hold church services in a pub.

Being a skeptic is nice.

Skeptics get all the fun venues!

sphenisc · 4th July 2006, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by kittynh

you know they never hold church services in a pub.

Being a skeptic is nice.

Yes, they do and yes, it is.

http://sojourner.typepad.com/house_c..._in_a_pub.html

Hindmost · 4th July 2006, 10:38 AM

I wonder if skeptics would attend a church service that serves beer???? Hmmm. Probably not since the wine bar church thing has been done to death and that doesn't seem to work.

glenn

Wowbagger · 4th July 2006, 02:49 PM

Anyway, I don't drink alcohol, but I can't resist a good skeptical gathering, and it turns out I'm not doing anything else that day.

However, I'm not sure it would be worth the 2+ hour car trip. Any other motivational arguments anyone can come up with? (besides "Argument from Presence of Rebecca". As powerful as that argument may be, it might not be quite enough.)

kittynh · 4th July 2006, 03:26 PM

I used to be a "tour guide" in Windsor CT. In Colonial times church services lasted ALL DAY (it was really more town meeting and church). However, for 2 hours in the middle of the day there was a break where everyone went across the street to the tavern and had lunch and basically got wasted enough to make it through the afternoon.

I attened this same church, and suggested that we have a beer break for especially long services. Unfortunatly the pub was now the historic society headquarters. Bummer. They also killed a witch, which would also make a nice change of services, but somehow the permits could not be obtained.

SkepticScott · 4th July 2006, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by kittynh

Unfortunatly the pub was now the historic society headquarters. Bummer.

What's wrong with BYOB?

Quote:

They also killed a witch, which would also make a nice change of services, but somehow the permits could not be obtained.

Red tape finally has a positive feature!

"In order to burn a witch, you must fill out Form WB-1. The Fire Marshal must approve your fire containment plan and he'll have to sign here, here, and here. You must also have a statement notarized by representatives of three major religions stating that the alleged witch is a witch. One of those religion must be non-mainstream, and another Wican. Good luck with the last. After that, you must present your plan to the Board of Selectmen at one of their special, executive meetings -- alternate Tuesdays, in months with names not containing 'y' or 'a', from 3 until 4 p.m. in Room 107. Unless the date of such a Tuesday is a prime number, in which case it's in Room 111. To supplement form WB-1 you must also supply statements from four victims the alleged witch turned into newts, after they got better, of course. These must be on properly filled-out forms IWTIANBIGB-2. Good luck with that, the last person to try is still trying to figure out the instructions. You can read Aramaic when it's written in a Cyrillic font, can't you? I know I can't and I have four PhDs. Where was I... oh yes, and then you must provide a notarized bill of lading from a weigh station certify the alleged witch weighs less than a duck. The duck must also apperar to testify. You must provide the interpretter. And after that is done there's form R'LYEH-infinity..."

7th sextile · 4th July 2006, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by Wowbagger

Anyway, I don't drink alcohol, but I can't resist a good skeptical gathering, and it turns out I'm not doing anything else that day.

However, I'm not sure it would be worth the 2+ hour car trip. Any other motivational arguments anyone can come up with? (besides "Argument from Presence of Rebecca". As powerful as that argument may be, it might not be quite enough.)

You won't be in Purchase?

Wowbagger · 4th July 2006, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by 7th sextile

You won't be in Purchase?

I work in Purchase, NY, but this will be on a Saturday.

kittynh · 4th July 2006, 08:41 PM

I thought it was a Friday?

Im confused and will probably be at a Boston pub all by myself wondering why the bar tender is asking me for ID. I'll tell him I'm AGAINST ID and get in a big fight when he won't serve me a beer.

Oh, in Windsor they hung they witch. But they did dunk her in the river first! I wanted to recreated the dunking stool for Easter. Kids would enjoy having something to do besides hunting eggs.

SkepticScott · 5th July 2006, 03:56 AM

Originally Posted by kittynh

I thought it was a Friday?

It's Saturday. Can you still make it?

Originally Posted by rebecca

SATURDAY, July 22, 2006 at noon o'clock

Originally Posted by kittynh

Oh, in Windsor they hung they witch. But they did dunk her in the river first! I wanted to recreated the dunking stool for Easter. Kids would enjoy having something to do besides hunting eggs.

Patron:But she's a witch!
Captain Malcolm Reynolds: Yeah, but she's our witch, so cut her the h*ll down.
-- "Firefly" episode "Safe"

Beady · 5th July 2006, 05:35 AM

Sorry, but the Old Girl and I won't make this one. We've been doing a lot of traveling lately, and now it's time to start resting up for the cruise.

kittynh · 5th July 2006, 05:04 PM

Beady, OK, but you are charged with taking some cruise photos! So rest up your camera finger!!!

Hindmost · 6th July 2006, 07:26 PM

Good chance I will make this one.

glenn

29th June 2006, 08:06 PM	#1
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852	Food! Beer! Intelligent Design Bashing! That's right kiddos, it's time once again to meet your fellow New England skeptics! SATURDAY, July 22, 2006 at noon o'clock, Steven Novella, prez of the New Engand Skeptical Society and host of a little show called The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe (there's also a really super smart co-host chick if you're wondering), will be delivering a lecture all about how great intelligent design isn't! Come to Tommy Doyle's Irish Pub in Cambridge, Massachusetts to join in the fun . . . FOR FREE! Act now, and you'll get to meet ME, which is even awesomer than Steve but at least act like you showed up for him.
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852

30th June 2006, 03:23 AM	#2
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,887	I'll be there. I'm trying to round up some non-Forum friends to go by tempting them with the thought of meeting the mind behind the Skepchick Calendar.
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30th June 2006, 03:43 AM	#3
CFLarsen Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 42,804	..."awesomer"? Valley Girl.
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30th June 2006, 04:28 AM	#4
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,887	Originally Posted by CFLarsen ..."awesomer"? Give her a break! You'd write funny too if you were wearing tight goggles.
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30th June 2006, 04:30 AM	#5
CFLarsen Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 42,804	Originally Posted by SkepticScott Give her a break! You'd write funny too if you were wearing tight goggles. Depends on where...
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30th June 2006, 04:42 AM	#6
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,887	You'd write in a high-pitched voice if the goggles were there, but in Rebecca's case they're on her head, squeezing her brain.
	__________________ -- Scott If mho, the unit of conductance, is in units of ¹/_ohm, are IQ and qi similarly inversely related? "I love that you nerds turned a thread about a party into a debate over currency aerodynamics." -- Rebecca

30th June 2006, 04:54 AM	#7
CFLarsen Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 42,804	Originally Posted by SkepticScott You'd write in a high-pitched voice if the goggles were there, but in Rebecca's case they're on her head, squeezing her brain. Same result. (scurries away)
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30th June 2006, 08:49 AM	#8
supercorgi Dog Everlasting Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: State of Confusion, Massachusetts, USA Posts: 2,525	Originally Posted by rebecca That's right kiddos, it's time once again to meet your fellow New England skeptics! SATURDAY, July 22, 2006 at noon o'clock, Steven Novella, prez of the New Engand Skeptical Society and host of a little show called The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe (there's also a really super smart co-host chick if you're wondering), will be delivering a lecture all about how great intelligent design isn't! Come to Tommy Doyle's Irish Pub in Cambridge, Massachusetts to join in the fun . . . FOR FREE! Act now, and you'll get to meet ME, which is even awesomer than Steve but at least act like you showed up for him. Aww damn! I'm having back surgery on July 12 so I'll be laid up and unable to attend.
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30th June 2006, 09:10 AM	#9
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,887	You couldn't plan an out-of-body experience and at least send your spirit to Cambridge? I hope your surgery goes well.
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30th June 2006, 02:33 PM	#10
Boo ts Join Date: May 2003 Location: state of chaos Posts: 3,743	Right, sign me up. Boo
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30th June 2006, 03:05 PM	#11
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 13,673	Originally Posted by rebecca Act now, and you'll get to meet ME, which is even awesomer than Steve but at least act like you showed up for him. Nah, forget Steven Novella. I mean he's good and all, but... Seeing *Rebecca* there is all the motivation I need to attend! Actually, I am unsure if I will realistically be able to attend or not, at the moment. I'll look further into it, and let y'all know soon.
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30th June 2006, 08:38 PM	#12
Hamradioguy Pyrrhonist Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 2,273	Rebeccca, food and beer? I'd say these New England meetings are getting beerer and beerer.

3rd July 2006, 09:46 AM	#13
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,580	Originally Posted by rebecca That's right kiddos, it's time once again to meet your fellow New England skeptics! SATURDAY, July 22, 2006 at noon o'clock, Steven Novella, prez of the New Engand Skeptical Society and host of a little show called The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe (there's also a really super smart co-host chick if you're wondering), will be delivering a lecture all about how great intelligent design isn't! Come to Tommy Doyle's Irish Pub in Cambridge, Massachusetts to join in the fun . . . FOR FREE! Act now, and you'll get to meet ME, which is even awesomer than Steve but at least act like you showed up for him. According to the website, it starts at 11:30. I hate you.
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3rd July 2006, 11:16 AM	#14
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: 22,726	you could meet ME also. Larry will be there also. And maybe a MYSTERY GUEST FROM THE FROZEN NORTH!!!! You never know.
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3rd July 2006, 11:19 AM	#15
CFLarsen Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 42,804	Originally Posted by kittynh And maybe a MYSTERY GUEST FROM THE FROZEN NORTH!!!! You never know. ...Santa?
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3rd July 2006, 11:26 AM	#16
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: 22,726	maybe SHE dated Santa.....
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3rd July 2006, 11:50 AM	#17
CFLarsen Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 42,804	Evidence?
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3rd July 2006, 11:59 AM	#18
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,887	Originally Posted by CFLarsen Evidence? Rebecca never got coal in her stocking.
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3rd July 2006, 12:05 PM	#19
CFLarsen Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 42,804	Originally Posted by SkepticScott Rebecca never got coal in her stocking. ...if that's what you want to call it...
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3rd July 2006, 03:37 PM	#20
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: 22,726	no no, while Rebecca probably dated Santa, and the elves....this is a hot skepchick from the cold North! Rebecca is a hot skepchick from the cold US.
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3rd July 2006, 04:08 PM	#21
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,580	Originally Posted by kittynh no no, while Rebecca probably dated Santa, and the elves....this is a hot skepchick from the cold North! Rebecca is a hot skepchick from the cold US. Eos?
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3rd July 2006, 04:14 PM	#22
skoob Thinker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 146	I'm confused, will there be intelligent bashing of design or ID bashing?
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3rd July 2006, 05:34 PM	#23
Boo ts Join Date: May 2003 Location: state of chaos Posts: 3,743	Originally Posted by skoob I'm confused, will there be intelligent bashing of design or ID bashing? That all depends on how much beer is consumed and how late it runs. My money is on both. Boo
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3rd July 2006, 05:58 PM	#24
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,580	Originally Posted by kittynh ...this is a hot skepchick from the cold North! I know something I won't tell!!!
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3rd July 2006, 09:16 PM	#25
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: 22,726	you know they never hold church services in a pub. Being a skeptic is nice.
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4th July 2006, 12:40 AM	#26
Curnir Ninja Wave: Master of disguise Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The cold north. Posts: 1,639	The cold north eh?
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4th July 2006, 04:20 AM	#27
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4th July 2006, 06:31 AM	#28
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,887	Originally Posted by kittynh you know they never hold church services in a pub. Being a skeptic is nice. Skeptics get all the fun venues!
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4th July 2006, 06:58 AM	#29
sphenisc Illuminator Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,751	Originally Posted by kittynh you know they never hold church services in a pub. Being a skeptic is nice. Yes, they do and yes, it is. http://sojourner.typepad.com/house_c..._in_a_pub.html
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4th July 2006, 10:38 AM	#30
Hindmost Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draco Tavern Posts: 3,317	I wonder if skeptics would attend a church service that serves beer???? Hmmm. Probably not since the wine bar church thing has been done to death and that doesn't seem to work. glenn

4th July 2006, 02:49 PM	#31
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 13,673	Anyway, I don't drink alcohol, but I can't resist a good skeptical gathering, and it turns out I'm not doing anything else that day. However, I'm not sure it would be worth the 2+ hour car trip. Any other motivational arguments anyone can come up with? (besides "Argument from Presence of Rebecca". As powerful as that argument may be, it might not be quite enough.)
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4th July 2006, 03:26 PM	#32
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: 22,726	I used to be a "tour guide" in Windsor CT. In Colonial times church services lasted ALL DAY (it was really more town meeting and church). However, for 2 hours in the middle of the day there was a break where everyone went across the street to the tavern and had lunch and basically got wasted enough to make it through the afternoon. I attened this same church, and suggested that we have a beer break for especially long services. Unfortunatly the pub was now the historic society headquarters. Bummer. They also killed a witch, which would also make a nice change of services, but somehow the permits could not be obtained.
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4th July 2006, 07:05 PM	#33
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,887	Originally Posted by kittynh Unfortunatly the pub was now the historic society headquarters. Bummer. What's wrong with BYOB? Quote: They also killed a witch, which would also make a nice change of services, but somehow the permits could not be obtained. Red tape finally has a positive feature! "In order to burn a witch, you must fill out Form WB-1. The Fire Marshal must approve your fire containment plan and he'll have to sign here, here, and here. You must also have a statement notarized by representatives of three major religions stating that the alleged witch is a witch. One of those religion must be non-mainstream, and another Wican. Good luck with the last. After that, you must present your plan to the Board of Selectmen at one of their special, executive meetings -- alternate Tuesdays, in months with names not containing 'y' or 'a', from 3 until 4 p.m. in Room 107. Unless the date of such a Tuesday is a prime number, in which case it's in Room 111. To supplement form WB-1 you must also supply statements from four victims the alleged witch turned into newts, after they got better, of course. These must be on properly filled-out forms IWTIANBIGB-2. Good luck with that, the last person to try is still trying to figure out the instructions. You can read Aramaic when it's written in a Cyrillic font, can't you? I know I can't and I have four PhDs. Where was I... oh yes, and then you must provide a notarized bill of lading from a weigh station certify the alleged witch weighs less than a duck. The duck must also apperar to testify. You must provide the interpretter. And after that is done there's form R'LYEH-infinity..."
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4th July 2006, 08:21 PM	#34
7th sextile Muse Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hudson Valley NY Posts: 767	Originally Posted by Wowbagger Anyway, I don't drink alcohol, but I can't resist a good skeptical gathering, and it turns out I'm not doing anything else that day. However, I'm not sure it would be worth the 2+ hour car trip. Any other motivational arguments anyone can come up with? (besides "Argument from Presence of Rebecca". As powerful as that argument may be, it might not be quite enough.) You won't be in Purchase?

4th July 2006, 08:27 PM	#35
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 13,673	Originally Posted by 7th sextile You won't be in Purchase? I work in Purchase, NY, but this will be on a Saturday.
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