New England Pre-TAM Bash

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 28th December 2006, 07:15 AM

Okay then, Saturday, January 13 is the date for the New England Pre-Tam Bash, also known as TAM4.9836. Cynthia and I will host it at our home in Carlisle, Massachusetts. PM me for address and directions.

The bash starts at 2 pm, with a pot-luck supper later on, to allow late-comers a chance to have something to eat. We will provide all manner of drinks, while the rest of you will provide the food. Don't everyone bring tuna casseroles, please. The party breaks up by 10 pm.

KittyNH has kindly offered to chauffer people from Boston. Please PM her to arrange a time and pickup spot.

Post here if you can attend. Don't miss out on the chance to gossip about TAM before it happens.

~~ Paul

SkepticScott · 28th December 2006, 07:32 AM

I'll be there. I'll bring chicken fingers from the Chicken Shack, cleverly disguised as a tuna casserole.

I can pick up and drop off people at the North Billerica train station, or Alewife T station if they ask nicely.

Mattfn · 28th December 2006, 02:01 PM

Me, myself and I will attend. We can't all afford to go to Las Vegas, so this will be as much TAM as the other two will get.

I'll think up something to disguise as tuna casserole.

M-A

supercorgi · 28th December 2006, 02:42 PM

I may have to go to Belgium for work at about that time. I won't know until next week. I want to go because I love all you guys and I won't be going to TAM this year. I need my dose of rationality (and just good old camaraderie)!

kittynh · 28th December 2006, 04:31 PM

Belgium!!!

Bring back chocolates!

supercorgi · 28th December 2006, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by kittynh

Belgium!!!

Bring back chocolates!

Yum, chocolates. I plan to bring back many. When last my coworker went to Belgium, she brought back about $400 worth of chocolates. I'm not so crazy, but I'll bring some back.

mumchup · 28th December 2006, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by kittynh

Belgium!!!

Bring back chocolates!

And Beer!!!!!!
(just kidding)

I'm trying to get my schedule in order so I can come to the pre-TAM festivities.

Beady · 29th December 2006, 03:14 AM

Originally Posted by supercorgi

Yum, chocolates. I plan to bring back many.

Seriously, put us down for some. They're not my bag, but Mrs Beady loves 'em.

kittynh · 29th December 2006, 03:42 PM

go to a food store, like Del Haze (look for the Lion). Buy the store generic brand (dark chocolate is best). Even the cheap store brand is BY LAW better than anything made in the US. Leonidas is great fun, and you get a pretty package, but for bringing home go to a food store. They will have an excellent selection.

Leon's in Brussels is THE place to eat. Ignore all the other flashy toursit restautrants...Leons, and you will like mussels. I have to say that Hector Chicken is really good for fast food. Very yummy! Do not eat at Quickie Burger. DO NOT EAT AT QUICKIE BURGER!!!

DO NOT (AM I BEING CLEAR HERE?) EAT AT QUICKIE BURGER!!!!!!!!
(remember, you have to pay to use the toilets, you will go broke if you EAT AT QUICKIE BURGER!!!)

mumchup · 30th December 2006, 08:51 AM

It looks like I'm going to be able to make it to the pre-TAM bash. And so is my sister Cap'n Chaos (tentatively). For anyone who hasn't met her, she's awesome. She's the person punching Rebecca on the street in NYC in the Theater of Science thread.

Hindmost · 30th December 2006, 02:18 PM

Should be able to make it...hmmmmmmmm...what we need is a club house centrally located for all our meetings. Something with a view. Perhaps a tree house.

glenn

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 5th January 2007, 05:26 PM

Bump.

~~ Paul

YoPopa · 5th January 2007, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by Paul C. Anagnostopoulos

Bump.

~~ Paul

Thanks for the bump ~~chum~~ er Paul.

I almost missed this thread. I think that I will be able to attend. Can't get too much tuna casserole.

SkepticScott · 7th January 2007, 03:59 PM

Bump! Less than a week to go!

Bele · 7th January 2007, 07:00 PM

New to the group, long term skeptic... Thanks to SkepticScott for pointing out this forum and this thread in particular!

I see the get together usually breaks around 10, but how many folks come later? That weekend is Arisia in Boston, a great sci-fi/fantasy/ literature convention that goes until 6:00ish.

SkepticScott · 7th January 2007, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by Bele

I see the get together usually breaks around 10, but how many folks come later?

Welcome, Bele! I'm sure you can arrive whenever, no one will turn you away because you weren't there early. Paul can confirm.

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 8th January 2007, 05:20 AM

Welcome, Bele! Do come meet a bunch of us. No problem if you arrive at 7pm. We'll save some food for you.

~~ Paul

Kitten · 8th January 2007, 06:33 AM

Well... I am currently working 7 days a week in the lab trying to produce some data, but I can probably slip away later afternoon/evening. I'll do a few hours of work Saturday morning and then will try to escape from lab as soon as I'm able.

Thanks for hostinng, Paul!

Hamradioguy · 8th January 2007, 05:52 PM

I had hoped to make this but I am also supposed to be attending a "Poor Taste" party the same day (At 3:33PM- don't ask). It's not far as the crow flies but I'm no crow, and it's a [rule 8] of a drive. Let's see how I can do this. Hmmmm.....Poor Taste party to a (hopefully) Good Taste party.

mumchup · 9th January 2007, 09:11 AM

I'm not going to be able to go... I have too much to do this weekend. I wish I lived a little closer to all the parties.

Boo · 9th January 2007, 02:28 PM

I've been waiting to see what this week brings and I shall not be able to attend either. There is just too much to get done before TAM.

Everyone enjoy and somebody pop a top for me.

Boo

supercorgi · 9th January 2007, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by Boo

Everyone enjoy and somebody pop a top for me.

Do you mean that someone should unbutton her blouse in your memory? I'm sure if we get Rebecca liquored up enough she'll oblige.

Sorry to hear you can't make it though.

exarch · 9th January 2007, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Kitten

Well... I am currently working 7 days a week in the lab trying to produce some data, but I can probably slip away later afternoon/evening. I'll do a few hours of work Saturday morning and then will try to escape from lab as soon as I'm able.

Don't rush too much and give yourself radioactive acid laser burns or something

SkepticScott · 9th January 2007, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by exarch

Don't rush too much and give yourself radioactive acid laser burns or something

If you do, make sure you get some cool superpowers to demonstrate at the party.

SkepticScott · 12th January 2007, 07:32 AM

Bump -- tomorrow

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 12th January 2007, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Boo

I've been waiting to see what this week brings and I shall not be able to attend either. There is just too much to get done before TAM.

You know, I keep hearing this. What's to do? Throw a few clothes in a bag and take a shower. And the shower isn't until Sunday.

~~ Paul

kittynh · 12th January 2007, 08:41 AM

Paul, maybe you could shower before your party? Huh?

I have found that I currently need 4 suitcases for TAM.

Pool Boy has offered to repack for me while I am at your party.

I need a younger, stronger Pool Boy that will not object to so much luggage.

Boo · 12th January 2007, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by Paul C. Anagnostopoulos

You know, I keep hearing this. What's to do? Throw a few clothes in a bag and take a shower. And the shower isn't until Sunday.

~~ Paul

*packs up dirty laundry, twins, teenager, grocery list and dirty dishes; mails it to Paul*

Ok, NOW I'm ready.

Boo

rebecca · 12th January 2007, 08:53 AM

In Kitty and Boo's spirit, Paul: go find me a cute party dress, size 8-ish. Then write a 20-minute TAM presentation, with PowerPoint slides. Then plan a gigantic party. Then pack my bags and get my ass to the airport by Tuesday evening.

Okay, now I'M ready!

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 12th January 2007, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Kitty

Paul, maybe you could shower before your party? Huh?

No, that was Boo's pre-TAM shower. Sunday would work.

Quote:

I have found that I currently need 4 suitcases for TAM.

What in hell are you taking? That's almost one suitcase per day, for crying out loud.

Originally Posted by Boo

*packs up dirty laundry, twins, teenager, grocery list and dirty dishes; mails it to Paul*

Would it help if I shopped for you tomorrow morning and then loaded up your car when you came?

~~ Paul

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 12th January 2007, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Becca

In Kitty and Boo's spirit, Paul: go find me a cute party dress, size 8-ish.

Unnecessary. Anyway, you probably have one already. You can wear it twice, don't you know. Trust me, we don't remember if we've seen it on you before.

Quote:

Then write a 20-minute TAM presentation, with PowerPoint slides.

A 20-minute presentation requires a page of notes: 1/2 hour. The PowerPoint slides take about 10 minutes each: 2 hours.

Quote:

Then plan a gigantic party.

Now that is important! Tell everyone to bring stuff. Make sure the room is available. Done. Trying to plan for this crowd is like herding wombats.

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Then pack my bags and get my ass to the airport by Tuesday evening.

Packing should take a most a half hour. You'll be ready by Tuesday.

Anyone else need any help planning their next few days?

~~ Paul

rebecca · 12th January 2007, 09:47 AM

All my problems are solved! I'll show up to my own crappy party wearing an old dress so that when you take photos of me you can't tell if it's this year or last year. Then I'll realize I'm missing half the things I should've thought to pack had I given it more than 30 minutes time, and then I'll give the world's most gawdawful presentation ever!

Kitten · 12th January 2007, 10:20 AM

Hmm... I don't understand. The party (to which I may show up a little late) takes ~4-5 hours of time.

I'm *very* busy these days, working until 10 or 11 most nights. But even going to the party, I still have the rest of weekend to pack, read isotope papers, run samples in the argon lab, pack new samples to be irradiated, research plane tickets to Thailand, find giant wire baskets for rocks, et cetera. We have to ship all our stuff by container to Australia within three weeks or so! Eeek!

Then again, the most important task of the weekend-- finding a dress for the TAM forum party-- has already been accomplished. That's probably why I feel so relaxed.

Seriously, though, Becca.. just wake up a little early on Saturday or something. I'd hate for you to miss a good party.

*hugs*

Beady · 12th January 2007, 10:47 AM

Mrs Beady & I send our regrets. I'm going home from work early, hacking and sneezing and feeling generally like crap. I would apologize, but it seems counterintuitive to feel sorry for not spreading the plague among a group of people about to engage in major debauchery.

Have fun, gang!

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 12th January 2007, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by Rebecca

All my problems are solved! I'll show up to my own crappy party wearing an old dress so that when you take photos of me you can't tell if it's this year or last year. Then I'll realize I'm missing half the things I should've thought to pack had I given it more than 30 minutes time, and then I'll give the world's most gawdawful presentation ever!

See, wasn't that easy?

What's to plan at the party? You need a room and some eats.

No one will ever look at the photos from an old TAM, so the dress doesn't matter.

You can buy anything you're missing in Las Vegas. They probably won't let you carry it on the plane anyway. ... Oh my, you're not planning on checking luggage, are you?

The presentation must be good, so if you need an hour to make notes, be my guest. Don't forget Paul's Presentation Ratio: One page of notes for each 20 minutes of talking.

~~ Paul

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 12th January 2007, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by Kitten

Then again, the most important task of the weekend-- finding a dress for the TAM forum party-- has already been accomplished.

Oh all right, so I'll bring a special, clean T-shirt just for the forum party.

~~ Paul

rebecca · 12th January 2007, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by Paul C. Anagnostopoulos

~~ Paul

I know, it came across harsher than I meant because I'm stressed out and was up all night in the fetal position because of it. Bleh.

Okay, but JUST because I see that today is Kitten's birthday, and I haven't seen her in ages. Bah!

Kitten · 12th January 2007, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by rebecca

I know, it came across harsher than I meant because I'm stressed out and was up all night in the fetal position because of it. Bleh.

Okay, but JUST because I see that today is Kitten's birthday, and I haven't seen her in ages. Bah!

Love you, Rebecca. If you want to borrow anything of mine for the party (shoes, dresses, et cetera) or want a friend to help you shop for the perfect dress, I'm there.

Dredging sample baskets can wait!

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 12th January 2007, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by Rebecca

I know, it came across harsher than I meant because I'm stressed out and was up all night in the fetal position because of it. Bleh.

Oh no, I didn't include that bubble because I thought you sounded harsh. I just didn't wany anyone to .. you know ... like ... take my incredibly life-simplifying suggestions seriously or nuthin'.

But do I hear in your voice that you might be coming? That would be sweet!

~~ Paul

Mattfn · 12th January 2007, 01:55 PM

Quote:

You know, I keep hearing this. What's to do? Throw a few clothes in a bag and take a shower.

Yeah, easy for you people who are still the same size you were last month, nevermind last TAM! (Not actually complaining about that too much!

)

But the square foot in the suitcase taken up by the nebulizer machine required for us asthmatics because of Vegas' smoke, makes packing a highly intense and stimulating intellectual exercise.

That said, I'm gonna start packing at 8pm Monday night, and plan on being in bed by 10:30, shower and all. I leave Tuesday after work.

I'll bring some cheese to go with this and all the other whines to the party!

Mattfn

28th December 2006, 07:15 AM	#1
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,589	New England Pre-TAM Bash Okay then, Saturday, January 13 is the date for the New England Pre-Tam Bash, also known as TAM4.9836. Cynthia and I will host it at our home in Carlisle, Massachusetts. PM me for address and directions. The bash starts at 2 pm, with a pot-luck supper later on, to allow late-comers a chance to have something to eat. We will provide all manner of drinks, while the rest of you will provide the food. Don't everyone bring tuna casseroles, please. The party breaks up by 10 pm. KittyNH has kindly offered to chauffer people from Boston. Please PM her to arrange a time and pickup spot. Post here if you can attend. Don't miss out on the chance to gossip about TAM before it happens. ~~ Paul
	__________________ Millions long for immortality who do not know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon. ---Susan Ertz RIP Mr. Skinny

28th December 2006, 07:32 AM	#2
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,885	I'll be there. I'll bring chicken fingers from the Chicken Shack, cleverly disguised as a tuna casserole. I can pick up and drop off people at the North Billerica train station, or Alewife T station if they ask nicely.
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28th December 2006, 02:01 PM	#3
Mattfn Amuised Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: N.E. Massachusetts Posts: 839	Me, myself and I will attend. We can't all afford to go to Las Vegas, so this will be as much TAM as the other two will get. I'll think up something to disguise as tuna casserole. M-A
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28th December 2006, 02:42 PM	#4
supercorgi Dog Everlasting Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: State of Confusion, Massachusetts, USA Posts: 2,525	I may have to go to Belgium for work at about that time. I won't know until next week. I want to go because I love all you guys and I won't be going to TAM this year. I need my dose of rationality (and just good old camaraderie)!
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28th December 2006, 04:31 PM	#5
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: 22,705	Belgium!!! Bring back chocolates!
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28th December 2006, 05:55 PM	#6
supercorgi Dog Everlasting Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: State of Confusion, Massachusetts, USA Posts: 2,525	Originally Posted by kittynh Belgium!!! Bring back chocolates! Yum, chocolates. I plan to bring back many. When last my coworker went to Belgium, she brought back about $400 worth of chocolates. I'm not so crazy, but I'll bring some back.
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28th December 2006, 06:02 PM	#7
mumchup Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Dictyoptera Posts: 1,325	Originally Posted by kittynh Belgium!!! Bring back chocolates! And Beer!!!!!! (just kidding) I'm trying to get my schedule in order so I can come to the pre-TAM festivities.

29th December 2006, 03:14 AM	#8
Beady Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 44:57:19N, 73:16:18W Posts: 5,490	Originally Posted by supercorgi Yum, chocolates. I plan to bring back many. Seriously, put us down for some. They're not my bag, but Mrs Beady loves 'em.
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29th December 2006, 03:42 PM	#9
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: 22,705	go to a food store, like Del Haze (look for the Lion). Buy the store generic brand (dark chocolate is best). Even the cheap store brand is BY LAW better than anything made in the US. Leonidas is great fun, and you get a pretty package, but for bringing home go to a food store. They will have an excellent selection. Leon's in Brussels is THE place to eat. Ignore all the other flashy toursit restautrants...Leons, and you will like mussels. I have to say that Hector Chicken is really good for fast food. Very yummy! Do not eat at Quickie Burger. DO NOT EAT AT QUICKIE BURGER!!! DO NOT (AM I BEING CLEAR HERE?) EAT AT QUICKIE BURGER!!!!!!!! (remember, you have to pay to use the toilets, you will go broke if you EAT AT QUICKIE BURGER!!!)
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30th December 2006, 08:51 AM	#10
mumchup Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Dictyoptera Posts: 1,325	It looks like I'm going to be able to make it to the pre-TAM bash. And so is my sister Cap'n Chaos (tentatively). For anyone who hasn't met her, she's awesome. She's the person punching Rebecca on the street in NYC in the Theater of Science thread.

30th December 2006, 02:18 PM	#11
Hindmost Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draco Tavern Posts: 3,317	Should be able to make it...hmmmmmmmm...what we need is a club house centrally located for all our meetings. Something with a view. Perhaps a tree house. glenn

5th January 2007, 05:26 PM	#12
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,589	Bump. ~~ Paul
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5th January 2007, 05:48 PM	#13
YoPopa Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: State of Yo Posts: 1,497	Originally Posted by Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Bump. ~~ Paul Thanks for the bump ~~chum~~ er Paul. I almost missed this thread. I think that I will be able to attend. Can't get too much tuna casserole.

7th January 2007, 03:59 PM	#14
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,885	Bump! Less than a week to go!
	__________________ -- 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

7th January 2007, 07:00 PM	#15
Bele New Blood Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dracut, MA Posts: 7	New to the group, long term skeptic... Thanks to SkepticScott for pointing out this forum and this thread in particular! I see the get together usually breaks around 10, but how many folks come later? That weekend is Arisia in Boston, a great sci-fi/fantasy/ literature convention that goes until 6:00ish.

7th January 2007, 08:01 PM	#16
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,885	Originally Posted by Bele I see the get together usually breaks around 10, but how many folks come later? Welcome, Bele! I'm sure you can arrive whenever, no one will turn you away because you weren't there early. Paul can confirm.
	__________________ -- 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

8th January 2007, 05:20 AM	#17
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,589	Welcome, Bele! Do come meet a bunch of us. No problem if you arrive at 7pm. We'll save some food for you. ~~ Paul
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8th January 2007, 06:33 AM	#18
Kitten Ironwoman Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cape Town and Cape Cod Posts: 1,469	Well... I am currently working 7 days a week in the lab trying to produce some data, but I can probably slip away later afternoon/evening. I'll do a few hours of work Saturday morning and then will try to escape from lab as soon as I'm able. Thanks for hostinng, Paul!
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8th January 2007, 05:52 PM	#19
Hamradioguy Pyrrhonist Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 2,272	I had hoped to make this but I am also supposed to be attending a "Poor Taste" party the same day (At 3:33PM- don't ask). It's not far as the crow flies but I'm no crow, and it's a [rule 8] of a drive. Let's see how I can do this. Hmmmm.....Poor Taste party to a (hopefully) Good Taste party.

9th January 2007, 09:11 AM	#20
mumchup Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Dictyoptera Posts: 1,325	I'm not going to be able to go... I have too much to do this weekend. I wish I lived a little closer to all the parties.

9th January 2007, 02:28 PM	#21
Boo ts Join Date: May 2003 Location: state of chaos Posts: 3,743	I've been waiting to see what this week brings and I shall not be able to attend either. There is just too much to get done before TAM. Everyone enjoy and somebody pop a top for me. Boo
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9th January 2007, 03:04 PM	#22
supercorgi Dog Everlasting Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: State of Confusion, Massachusetts, USA Posts: 2,525	Originally Posted by Boo Everyone enjoy and somebody pop a top for me. Do you mean that someone should unbutton her blouse in your memory? I'm sure if we get Rebecca liquored up enough she'll oblige. Sorry to hear you can't make it though.
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9th January 2007, 05:24 PM	#23
exarch Anti-homeopathy illuminati member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Beyond redemption Posts: 7,225	Originally Posted by Kitten Well... I am currently working 7 days a week in the lab trying to produce some data, but I can probably slip away later afternoon/evening. I'll do a few hours of work Saturday morning and then will try to escape from lab as soon as I'm able. Don't rush too much and give yourself radioactive acid laser burns or something
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9th January 2007, 07:57 PM	#24
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,885	Originally Posted by exarch Don't rush too much and give yourself radioactive acid laser burns or something If you do, make sure you get some cool superpowers to demonstrate at the party.
	__________________ -- 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

12th January 2007, 07:32 AM	#25
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,885	Bump -- tomorrow
	__________________ -- 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

12th January 2007, 08:13 AM	#26
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,589	Originally Posted by Boo I've been waiting to see what this week brings and I shall not be able to attend either. There is just too much to get done before TAM. You know, I keep hearing this. What's to do? Throw a few clothes in a bag and take a shower. And the shower isn't until Sunday. ~~ Paul
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12th January 2007, 08:41 AM	#27
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: 22,705	Paul, maybe you could shower before your party? Huh? I have found that I currently need 4 suitcases for TAM. Pool Boy has offered to repack for me while I am at your party. I need a younger, stronger Pool Boy that will not object to so much luggage.
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12th January 2007, 08:44 AM	#28
Boo ts Join Date: May 2003 Location: state of chaos Posts: 3,743	Originally Posted by Paul C. Anagnostopoulos You know, I keep hearing this. What's to do? Throw a few clothes in a bag and take a shower. And the shower isn't until Sunday. ~~ Paul packs up dirty laundry, twins, teenager, grocery list and dirty dishes; mails it to Paul Ok, NOW I'm ready. Boo
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12th January 2007, 08:53 AM	#29
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852	In Kitty and Boo's spirit, Paul: go find me a cute party dress, size 8-ish. Then write a 20-minute TAM presentation, with PowerPoint slides. Then plan a gigantic party. Then pack my bags and get my ass to the airport by Tuesday evening. Okay, now I'M ready!
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852

12th January 2007, 09:18 AM	#30
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,589	Originally Posted by Kitty Paul, maybe you could shower before your party? Huh? No, that was Boo's pre-TAM shower. Sunday would work. Quote: I have found that I currently need 4 suitcases for TAM. What in hell are you taking? That's almost one suitcase per day, for crying out loud. Originally Posted by Boo packs up dirty laundry, twins, teenager, grocery list and dirty dishes; mails it to Paul Would it help if I shopped for you tomorrow morning and then loaded up your car when you came? ~~ Paul
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12th January 2007, 09:18 AM	#31
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,589	Originally Posted by Becca In Kitty and Boo's spirit, Paul: go find me a cute party dress, size 8-ish. Unnecessary. Anyway, you probably have one already. You can wear it twice, don't you know. Trust me, we don't remember if we've seen it on you before. Quote: Then write a 20-minute TAM presentation, with PowerPoint slides. A 20-minute presentation requires a page of notes: 1/2 hour. The PowerPoint slides take about 10 minutes each: 2 hours. Quote: Then plan a gigantic party. Now that is important! Tell everyone to bring stuff. Make sure the room is available. Done. Trying to plan for this crowd is like herding wombats. Quote: Then pack my bags and get my ass to the airport by Tuesday evening. Packing should take a most a half hour. You'll be ready by Tuesday. Anyone else need any help planning their next few days? ~~ Paul
	__________________ Millions long for immortality who do not know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon. ---Susan Ertz RIP Mr. Skinny

12th January 2007, 09:47 AM	#32
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852	All my problems are solved! I'll show up to my own crappy party wearing an old dress so that when you take photos of me you can't tell if it's this year or last year. Then I'll realize I'm missing half the things I should've thought to pack had I given it more than 30 minutes time, and then I'll give the world's most gawdawful presentation ever!
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852

12th January 2007, 10:20 AM	#33
Kitten Ironwoman Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cape Town and Cape Cod Posts: 1,469	Hmm... I don't understand. The party (to which I may show up a little late) takes ~4-5 hours of time. I'm very busy these days, working until 10 or 11 most nights. But even going to the party, I still have the rest of weekend to pack, read isotope papers, run samples in the argon lab, pack new samples to be irradiated, research plane tickets to Thailand, find giant wire baskets for rocks, et cetera. We have to ship all our stuff by container to Australia within three weeks or so! Eeek! Then again, the most important task of the weekend-- finding a dress for the TAM forum party-- has already been accomplished. That's probably why I feel so relaxed. Seriously, though, Becca.. just wake up a little early on Saturday or something. I'd hate for you to miss a good party. hugs
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12th January 2007, 10:47 AM	#34
Beady Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 44:57:19N, 73:16:18W Posts: 5,490	Mrs Beady & I send our regrets. I'm going home from work early, hacking and sneezing and feeling generally like crap. I would apologize, but it seems counterintuitive to feel sorry for not spreading the plague among a group of people about to engage in major debauchery. Have fun, gang!
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12th January 2007, 10:53 AM	#35
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,589	Originally Posted by Rebecca All my problems are solved! I'll show up to my own crappy party wearing an old dress so that when you take photos of me you can't tell if it's this year or last year. Then I'll realize I'm missing half the things I should've thought to pack had I given it more than 30 minutes time, and then I'll give the world's most gawdawful presentation ever! See, wasn't that easy? What's to plan at the party? You need a room and some eats. No one will ever look at the photos from an old TAM, so the dress doesn't matter. You can buy anything you're missing in Las Vegas. They probably won't let you carry it on the plane anyway. ... Oh my, you're not planning on checking luggage, are you? The presentation must be good, so if you need an hour to make notes, be my guest. Don't forget Paul's Presentation Ratio: One page of notes for each 20 minutes of talking. ~~ Paul
	__________________ Millions long for immortality who do not know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon. ---Susan Ertz RIP Mr. Skinny