Seattle Pub Trivia '08: With a Vengeance

[E. Thorp]

I'm available Tuesday but not Wednesday. If I can make it this week, great, otherwise I'll see you next week.

[Saltire]

I'm available any day, as long as I know about it early enough. I'm finished moving, but we're still cleaning the old place. I already begged off to go to trivia tonight, but if you all are doing a different night, I could go scrub something after work today

By the way, my new place is near The Northside Grill (http://thenorthsidegrill.com/events.html), known for Tuesday trivia and Moroccan food. But that also means it's a lot more convenient to the Old Pequliar, so all is great.

[stargazer]

I'm out tonight -- I've been up since 3am trying to get the child back to sleep, so my brain is barely functioning.

I'm available other nights, but I make no promises about my contribution capabilities.

[Interrobang!?]

I'm definitely out tonight. It sounds like the rest of the week is dicey for people as well -- so should we bag it entirely? I hate to bail on Cervaise's last available night for a couple of months, but sacrifices must be made for the theater, I suppose.

[inkysplotchy]

I can do either, but I'd need to know by 3ish if we're playing tonight so I know to leave practice early or not.

[Cervaise]

I hate to bail on Cervaise's last available night for a couple of months, but sacrifices must be made for the theater, I suppose.For what it's worth, the rehearsal schedule is currently clear for the Tuesday after next, also.

[Interrobang!?]

Consider my guilt assuaged.

[E. Thorp]

So I'm assuming we're off for tonight. See you next week.

[Interrobang!?]

Apparently we missed out on a no-show host last night. (Curse you, Ashley!) Kevin borrowed a laptop and read 8 rounds off of a British quiz site, so there was trivia, but not the finely crafted trivia that's the OP at its best.

[E. Thorp]

Host or no host, I can be there tonight if others can.

[Saltire]

I'm really looking forward to some trivia tonight. I sure hope others are, as well.

[inkysplotchy]

I am Spartacus!

Oh, wait. Wrong question. I'm up for some trivia also.

[stargazer]

I'm planning on it!

[Interrobang!?]

I am hosting
I am hosting
Brother John
Brother John

Let me ask you questions
Test your useless knowledge

See you there.
See you there.

[amarinth]

I'll be there.

[Cervaise]

No me.

Might be there next week, though.

[MerryMagdalen]

The BF and I might decide to come along and try this trivia thing. (He lives in Ballard, and we like trivia.)

It's the Old Pequliar at 8pm, right? Is there some sort of indentifying hand signal I should make?

ETA: We're not for definite though, as he has been quite busy with work lately.

[stargazer]

Yep, the Old Pequliar at 8pm. There's no hand signal, but when you get there you can ask the quizmaster -- since that's our own Interrobang?!?!?!? tonight -- and he'll point you in our direction.

Hope you can make it! Fresh blood is always welcome. :)

[MerryMagdalen]

Hmmm...it's not looking too good for us this week. BF thinks he may be coming down with "the SARS" and he hasn't called to tell me he's home from work.

Are you allowed to join a team once the game is in progress, or must you be there for signup to play?

If we don't make it tonight, we'll try to be there next week.

[Saltire]

You can join in progress, as long as the team has space. 5 people per, y'know.

If you don't make it tonight, subscribe to the thread and think about coming another time. We'll be glad to have you.

[MerryMagdalen]

Ok. I'm subscribing. Most likely we'll see you next week.

[E. Thorp]

Bumpity-bump. I can't make it this week. I'm trapped in 1960s France.

[Cervaise]

I don't have rehearsal tonight and am planning to be at the OP. I might be a little late, though, depending on how long the lines are at the polling location.

[inkysplotchy]

I'll be there, doing my best Interrobang!? impersonation. That's right, I'm hosting! Prepare for 80 questions about Brett Favre.

[amarinth]

I don't have rehearsal tonight and am planning to be at the OP. I might be a little late, though, depending on how long the lines are at the polling location.They're claiming to expect 50+% turnout, so it could be long.

I'll be there, but again very close to or right after 8.

[Interrobang!?]

I'm in.

[Saltire]

I should be able to be there around 6:30 or 7. Looking forward to a new host, though I fear he'll concentrate on the 1992 Packers.

[stargazer]

I'll be there.

[MerryMagdalen]

Working tonight. We'll try to make it next week.

[Saltire]

I'm 150 miles away, but I'm on my way home soon. So, I plan to be there for trivia at the OP tonight.

[E. Thorp]

Now that's dedication.

I'll be there too.

[inkysplotchy]

Me three. I'm over 150 feet away, but I'll still make it.

[MerryMagdalen]

I think the guy and I are in. We may also drag another couple of people with us.

[stargazer]

I'm in. Anyone want to bring anything that would allow Merry and crew to recognize us? I would, but I will be getting there 7:30-7:45ish, so that probably wouldn't be much help.

[amarinth]

I'm in - and I'll be arriving before 8 this week. But probably not before 7:45.

[Cervaise]

No for me this week; I'm solid in rehearsals until we open the second weekend of September.

But what I do have is a discount code for anybody who wants to order their tickets ahead of time and save two dollars each. I'll bring the details to trivia on the 16th; but that'll be after we open, so if anyone wants to come opening weekend, PM me and I'll reply with the code.

[Interrobang!?]

Does anyone read this thread after 5:00? I'll be there. Sounds like it's gonna be a two-team night! (Which is, I hasten to add for the newbies, a good thing.)

[MerryMagdalen]

Yay! I have long dark hair, nose ring, lots of hoop earrings. Boyfriend is tall. I will try to give a sign. I think I'm bringing almost a whole team myself!

[Saltire]

If anyone reads this, I'm at the pub, and have taken over the long table that runs along the window between the door and the stage. It should be big enough for us all, if we're friendly.

[Interrobang!?]

I'm hosting, so I'll be there tonight. Anyone else coming?

[Saltire]

Unfortunately, I won't be there. The change in board software has just been too severe a blow to my psyche--I'll be convalescing.

[stargazer]

I'm a maybe... got a lousy cold, so it will depend on how I feel tonight.

[inkysplotchy]

I could be up for some trivia if others were alive/interested.

[Cervaise]

Rehearsal continues. Two more weeks...

[MerryMagdalen]

I think we're out tonight; we were up late last night. If I'm not working next week we should be able to make it.

[amarinth]

I can be there.

[Interrobang!?]

I'm in for tonight. Cervaise's out, unless I can't count to "two more weeks."

What about you, gentle reader?

[stargazer]

I'm planning on being there.

[E. Thorp]

I'll be there, arriving at 7:30 or maybe later.

[inkysplotchy]

I shall also be there, or I shall be square.

[amarinth]

I'm in.

[MerryMagdalen]

Not tonight. I'm supposed to work until 11, but even if I don't I feel the beginnings of a cold coming on and I need to rest. I'll remind the BF that you guys are playing, but he might not go without me.

Next week!

[Saltire]

I'll be there.

[Interrobang!?]

I'm not gonna make it to the OP this week. We can discuss a Weds. or Thurs. quiz (Jillian's pop culture) if people are interested, or I can just miss a week and y'all can have fun without me.

[E. Thorp]

As long as we're doing this early...I'm out this week too.

[Cervaise]

I'm available Mon-Tue-Wed.

Also, heads up for the group, my girlfriend will be in town the last weekend in September, staying thru Mon eve, to see my show. I asked her if she'd be interested in doing pub quiz on Mon night (9/29), say at Mulleady's, so she can meet y'all. She sez sure. What say you?

[MerryMagdalen]

We're out as well - going to the Fair after the BF gets off work. I think we're good for next week though.

[Cervaise]

So is tonight off?

[stargazer]

I can go tonight, but not tomorrow.

Regardless of what happens this week, I'm all for Mulleady's on the 29th!

[Saltire]

I'm totally flexible for the week, so you people decide. I'll be wherever.

Though I'll ask someone for a ride if the spot's too far out of my normal travels.

[Interrobang!?]

I seem to have a cold, so I suspect I'm out tomorrow night as well.

Mulleady's on the 29th works, though.

[inkysplotchy]

I can do tonight, but not tomorrow night. Sounds like we'd have at least three people for the OP tonight if we wanted to make a go of it.

[Saltire]

Looks like tonight at the OP. Agreed?

[inkysplotchy]

I'm in, but I'll be there a little after 8.

[amarinth]

I can do tonight (and I'll be there early this time).... and I'll definitely be there on the 29th.

[stargazer]

I'll be there, not sure when -- before 8, though.

[Saltire]

I should be there early enough to get a good table.

I forgot to say earlier, I think I'm okay with the 29th--I'll certainly try to be.

[Cervaise]

Don't know if anyone is still reading at this late hour, but I should be there by 6-ish.

[Interrobang!?]

How'd it go? Looks like a good quiz.

[Cervaise]

It was decent. The questions were pretty good, a mix of head-scratchers and moderate puzzlers. We wound up scoring, what, 60 or 61, and came in second.

(ETA: The only rough spot was the delivery. There were several hosts, all taking a turn with a round or two, and they were pretty inconsistent; some not loud enough, some not clear enough, some not fast enough, some too fast. The material was fine but the presentation was wonky.)

We were really happy with the team name, too: "We Can See Russia From Our Table." Got one of the biggest laughs in the room.

[stargazer]

I'm planning to be there tonight -- anyone else?

[E. Thorp]

I'll be there.

[Interrobang!?]

Yes indeed. Yes indeed.

[inkysplotchy]

Me too, though maybe a little late again. Hopefully, there won't be a sports round in Round 2 again.

[Saltire]

I shall attend the evening's interrogatory festivities.

[MerryMagdalen]

We shall be lame once again, I'm afraid. I start school tomorrow, and I'm woefully out of practice at getting up early.

[Cervaise]

Going to have to pass. With only three nights off a week, I've got way too much stuff to get caught up on tonight.

Still good to go for Monday at Mulleady's, though.

[E. Thorp]

Oh, sorry, I never did reply about Monday at Mulleady's. Doubly sorry that I won't be able to make it. Cervaise, are you sure your girlfriend doesn't want to change her return ticket, paying a few hundred extra dollars in fees, in exchange for meeting me on Tuesday?

[stargazer]

So who's in for tonight at my backyard Mulleady's? I'll be there, hopefully by 7:30.

[inkysplotchy]

Well, I'm planning on it.

[Interrobang!?]

I'm in.

[Saltire]

I'm an idiot. I totally spaced on Monday trivia. Sorry, team.

[Interrobang!?]

As it turned out, there were six of us playing at a six-person-max venue. So it's all good. (Especially since we won.)

[inkysplotchy]

I'm an idiot. I totally spaced on Monday trivia. Sorry, team.

Been there, done that. Missed the Box Car.

[stargazer]

Updating early because I'll be at a seminar all day tomorrow. I'm a maybe for trivia this week -- because of the seminar, hubby will be home with the baby, and may need a break tomorrow night. So... you'll see me if you see me. :)

[E. Thorp]

Well, you'll see me. I'm in.

[Cervaise]

Cool. Let's talk restaurants. :)

[Interrobang!?]

I'll be there.

Playing the part of geography tonight: current events.

And you can win beer when my Seattlest post goes live at 10:30 or so.

[Saltire]

You don't expect me to read USAtoday, do you?

I'll be there.

[Interrobang!?]

No, Mr. Bond! I expect you to die.

[inkysplotchy]

I'll not be there. I'll be reconnecting with my midwestern roots by bowling instead. Kick some ass, take some names.

[E. Thorp]

I'll not be there. I'll be reconnecting with my midwestern roots by bowling instead. Kick some ass, take some names.I have midwestern roots too, but you'd never know it from my bowling score.

[E. Thorp]

I'll be there.

Playing the part of geography tonight: current events.

And you can win beer when my Seattlest post goes live at 10:30 or so.Hey guys, I won us a shot at free beer as well as the free bonus hint (one of tonight's round topics). I assume it's not cricket to post it on a public message board, but I assume it is cricket to email it to my teammates.

[MerryMagdalen]

I have mucho homework due tomorrow and my boyfriend is on multiple antibiotics (which means he feels like crap *and* he can't drink). So we're a no.

Helpful advice which is worth what you are paying for it: if you have to go to the ER on a Saturday night, go to the one in Ballard. We were in at 9pm and out by 2am, and that's with a CT scan.

[Cervaise]

I assume it's not cricket to post it on a public message board, but I assume it is cricket to email it to my teammates.Or PM?

[E. Thorp]

AM, PM, anytime, whatever it takes.

[E. Thorp]

Helpful advice which is worth what you are paying for it: if you have to go to the ER on a Saturday night, go to the one in Ballard. We were in at 9pm and out by 2am, and that's with a CT scan.Yikes! Team sez Get Well Soon.

[MerryMagdalen]

Yikes! Team sez Get Well Soon.

Thanks! I'll pass it along. Right now it seems like the antibiotics are making him feel worse than the actual disease is, but it could have been serious if untreated so I'm glad he caught it.

We really will come back! Maybe week after next, if it's not midterms.

[amarinth]

I'll be in. Trying for 7:30.

[Interrobang!?]

FYI, I'm out this week. Mom's coming to town and I have to pick her up from the airport right about 7:45.

[E. Thorp]

Your mom will really go to the outer limits to keep you from drinking hard cider with your pals.

I'm in (tomorrow) if others are.

[Interrobang!?]

Stop me? If her plane were arriving earlier, she'd probably be happy to join us.

[inkysplotchy]

I'm up for trivia...being the bad son and all...

[Interrobang!?]

I think it's more like being the son with no car or grandchild. Bad's got nothing to do with it.

[stargazer]

I'm the good daughter, and I'll be at trivia tonight.

(I'm also the only daughter. Also, my folks aren't in town this week.)

[Saltire]

I"m somewhere in the middle of my mom's pack of sons, so I shall go to trivia tonight.

[inkysplotchy]

I think it's more like being the son with no car or grandchild. Bad's got nothing to do with it.

Poe-Tay-Toe, Poe-Tah-Toe

[MerryMagdalen]

My friend Emily and I are a tentative "yes". The BF is going to skip it this week though - he's still not 100%.

I hope I remember what everyone looks like...

[Cervaise]

It's unlikely I'll be able to attend. I'm doing a huge systems deployment which will probably keep me at the office until 9 or 10 tonight.

If luck breaks my way and I finish early, I'll show up. If I'm not there by 7:45, that means I'm still stuck at work.

[amarinth]

I'm a "highly probable."
I did all the good daughter things over the weekend.

[Saltire]

So I'm counting 6 for sure, plus a 'highly probable' and a 'if the computer gods smile.'

We're gonna need two team names.

[inkysplotchy]

The Good Children and The Bad Children of course.

[MerryMagdalen]

I'm partial to "Caribou Barbie's Mansion in Heaven Playset". But I'm easy.

[Saltire]

Are we doing the trivia thing tonight? I'm planning on it. Who's with me?

[E. Thorp]

I'm probably out tonight, but hope to be back (with a vengeance!) next week.

[inkysplotchy]

I'm planning on being there this week with a vengeance.

[Cervaise]

I'll probably be there, not with a vengeance, but more with a mild, quietly carried grudge, about which I will do nothing but grouse in the comments section of other people's blogs.

[stargazer]

I will probably be there tonight, but I had to be up extra-early this morning so the chance of me falling asleep on the couch and therefore missing trivia is somewhat higher than normal.

But I'll probably be there.

[MerryMagdalen]

We are currently a maybe, partly because I have to consult with the boyfriend and partly because midterms start on Friday and I really should be studying.

If we do come, I will bring the Llama of Lluck.

[amarinth]

I'm there - around 7:45.

[MerryMagdalen]

We're (two of us) in if I can get my Hebrew assignment and midterm study guide finished by 7:30 or so, and I think it's looking good.

[Saltire]

It's noon, and no one's posted to the trivia thread. I guess I'll be there all alone. *sigh*

[E. Thorp]

I'm out tonight because of the Earshot Jazz Festival, and next week because of some sort of electoral contest. Until next time...

[stargazer]

I'm out tonight - I have a candle party to go to. I might stop by afterward, though, depending on when the PartyLite rep is done selling. ;)

[inkysplotchy]

Lacking candles or jazz, I'll be there. Obviously, there are holes in my list of interests.

[stargazer]

Lacking candles or jazz, I'll be there. Obviously, there are holes in my list of interests.

Since you're lacking candles, you should come to the candle party... :D

[MerryMagdalen]

Nope. Midterms tomorrow and Friday. Plus, I appear to have caught some sort of virus that just won't die.

[inkysplotchy]

Since you're lacking candles, you should come to the candle party... :D
After the candle party, is there going to be a masculinity party so I can replace the testosterone I'll have just lost at the candle party?

[Cervaise]

I'll be there, and I've invited my new girlfriend.

Is next week completely cancelled due to the charade of fake democracy everybody's all juiced up about? Or will there be trivia in the bar and empty but distracting pageantry on the teevee?

[amarinth]

Due to my semi-rational fear of accidentally burning my building down, I never light the candles I do have and have mostly switched to scent reeds and potpourri.

I'll be there.

[Interrobang!?]

I'm in tonight.

Since all the regular teams I've talked to are not planning on trivia next week, I think it should be canceled. I won't officially call it until I talk to the bar tonight, though. (I may ask Aaron to do a show of hands at the beginning to represent the non-Facebook-using contingent.)

And on the infrequent occasions that I do need candles, there are less time-consuming ways to purchase them than parties.

[Interrobang!?]

This post wasn't so nice it needed to be in there twice.

[Interrobang!?]

Trivia is officially canceled for Election Day. Shocker.

I am officially going to see John Hodgman at Town Hall on Wednesday.

Anyone want to officially do a Monday or Thursday trivia night? Or Friday at Neptune Coffee? (Oh, wait, that's Seinfeld trivia night. Pass.)

[inkysplotchy]

I'm up for Monday, out for Thursday unless my hip doesn't heal, in which case I'll not be fencing. Being single with no kids, I could sequester myself and watch every episode of Seinfeld I could get my hands on over the course of the next week, but that also might cast me back in time to the 90s.

[Interrobang!?]

Wait! Hold the presses! Hodgman is Thursday night, not Weds. So I'm up for Monday or Wednesday.

All else being equal, I'd rather try someplace new, but let's figure out when works for everyone first.

[stargazer]

I could do Monday night, but not Wednesday unless it's a kid-friendly place and trivia finishes by, say, 7pm, or unless it starts after 9pm, in which case it doesn't have to be kid-friendly.

...so, yeah, no Wednesday for me.

[amarinth]

I could do tonight - but not Wednesday.

[Saltire]

I can make it either night, but it kind of looks like the consensus is forming around tonight. Now we just need to decide where.

Personally, I'd like to stick to north Seattle--

Jabu's looks okay, but $10 entry fee.
Nabob doesn't (no cash, just money off the tab)
Lockspot seems interesting
Prost! is near my house, and has no team member-limit, but the format is unspecified
Finn McCool's isn't my taste (money off tab) and doesn't start until 9
The Boxcar doesn't have a page on Quiznight.net. I can't find any other source that says they still do trivia.
Then there's the places we've been before.

I vote for the Lockspot, I guess. Or Prost! Or Jabu's.

Yep, not wishy-washy at all.

[E. Thorp]

Can't make Monday or Wednesday, so I'll see you all next Tuesday at the non-new place.

[inkysplotchy]

I'm in for tonight, and I will reprise my E. Thorp costume so his loss will not be felt.

I'm kidding, about the costume part. I vote for wherever has the best food.

[E. Thorp]

What? Your costume is made of felt?

[inkysplotchy]

What good costume isn't?

[Interrobang!?]

Boxcar is on Quiznight, and does do trivia (http://www.myspace.com/boxcaralehouse), but on Tuesday nights, not Monday.

Is there enthusiasm for tonight, or just a willingness to do it? I'm probably able, but currently feeling uninspired.

I'd probably vote for Jabu's, because I figure a $10 entry fee means good possibility of big prizes.

[Interrobang!?]

On second thought, I'm out for tonight and for this week. We've got in-laws coming to town, and although they're not staying with us (thank god!) we've got stuff to do to get ready.

Much as I'd like to try someplace new, it's the usual next week for me.

[Cervaise]

I'm wishy washy on tonight. Very tired (will explain later). Not opposed, just sort of meh. Might change my mind later.

[inkysplotchy]

We all know what David Sedaris thinks of wishy washy people. Looks like we wait until next Tuesday. If there is a next Tuesday...

[Saltire]

I guess I can find some stuff to do that will fill the empty hours usually occupied by trivia. See you all next week.

[Interrobang!?]

I'm a solid maybe for tonight. I'm at work, but my wife's at home with our daughter because school is closed for Veterans Day. If the day goes well, I'll be at trivia. If not, I'll be not at trivia. But I likely won't know until this evening, so if I'm there, I'm there.

[Saltire]

To the contrary, if I'm not there, I'm not there.

But I expect to be there. Having no wife, daughter, or school holiday to redirect my priorities, I'm pretty sure I will show up.

[inkysplotchy]

I'm in also. Mostly because I'm lazy and want to get out of a long night of fencing.

[MerryMagdalen]

You can put me down for a "maybe", and a "probably not" for the BF. He has to wake up super early these days, and I stayed up late last night because I had no class this morning. So we might make it a night at home, but we'll see for sure when he gets off work.

[E. Thorp]

After a day trapped in an Eastside office park, I'll really want some beer. So count me in.

[Cervaise]

I'm sick as a dog. Started going downhill yesterday and woke up this morning feeling like twenty pounds of hamburger left unrefrigerated on the counter for three days and then used to make meatballs rolled in kitty litter, and deep-fried in motor oil, the which were then trampled by a herd of consumptive yaks.


Baffling metaphor brought to you by too much Nyquil. Mmm, too much Nyquil.


If I can somehow get un-dog-like by the evening, I'll be there. But don't hold your breath. Actually, do hold your breath, because I'm pretty sure I'm highly contagious. And don't touch me, either.

[stargazer]

I'm sick as a dog. Started going downhill yesterday and woke up this morning feeling like twenty pounds of hamburger left unrefrigerated on the counter for three days and then used to make meatballs rolled in kitty litter, and deep-fried in motor oil, the which were then trampled by a herd of consumptive yaks.


Baffling metaphor brought to you by too much Nyquil. Mmm, too much Nyquil.


If I can somehow get un-dog-like by the evening, I'll be there. But don't hold your breath. Actually, do hold your breath, because I'm pretty sure I'm highly contagious. And don't touch me, either.

Wow. You should have too much NyQuil more often, because that was fun.

I'll be there tonight.

[inkysplotchy]

If I can somehow get un-dog-like by the evening, I'll be there. But don't hold your breath. Actually, do hold your breath, because I'm pretty sure I'm highly contagious. And don't touch me, either.

What about our tradition of French kissing after every correct answer? Are we just throwing that out the window?

[amarinth]

I'm out - see you next week.

[Cervaise]

It's looking ever less likely that I'm going to be there. Not only am I not becoming un-dog-like, it feels like I have hundreds of tiny little clawed paws trying to dig my trachea out of my chest from the inside.

But:What about our tradition of French kissing after every correct answer? Are we just throwing that out the window?I will see about having a cardboard standup figure delivered to take my place. Feel free to cut out the mouth and French away.

[Interrobang!?]

What about our tradition of French kissing after every correct answer? Are we just throwing that out the window? Probably not a good idea, in Cervaise's condition. However, I think you guys can continue your tradition of celebratory under-the-table handjobs -- that's not too germy.

[stargazer]

It's looking ever less likely that I'm going to be there. Not only am I not becoming un-dog-like, it feels like I have hundreds of tiny little clawed paws trying to dig my trachea out of my chest from the inside.

Well, that sounds unpleasant. Please do stay away, and I hope you feel better soon!

[Cervaise]

Bump.

I'm feeling better, so, aside from the handjobs, what's the plan for tonight?

[Interrobang!?]

I am hosting. Hear me roar.

[stargazer]

I'm planning to be there. And! The child slept through the night last night, so I got 8 hours of sleep! I will be on FIRE!

One night is enough to recover from 15 months' worth of sleep deprivation, right? So my brain is back to normal, now, yes?

[inkysplotchy]

I shall also be there, more to watch Stargazer be en fuego than anything else.

[E. Thorp]

I'll be there, even though stargazer got more sleep than I did.

[Saltire]

I'm afraid I'm out. I've gotten a tad behind, and don't want to have anything hanging over my head going into next week's holiday.

[Cervaise]

The cookbook of Damocles?


Incidentally, my gf will probably be coming tonight.

[amarinth]

I'll be there.

[Interrobang!?]

There is, by the way, a beer question at Seattlest. So if you want a free pitcher, head on over and figure it out.

[MerryMagdalen]

Dunno yet. Will know by about 6:30, 6:45.

[Interrobang!?]

I'm in tonight -- inkysplotchy is hosting, and I'm providing him the audio cable.

Did I spoil something?

Anyway, expect me. Anyone else?

[E. Thorp]

I'm in.

[Cervaise]

I'm there. My gf will be absent as she is baking. Sadly, not for us.

[inkysplotchy]

Last place team at halftime will be strangled with an audio cable. Trivia how the Aztecs intended.

[stargazer]

I'm hoping to be there, but the kid shared his cold with me so I'm not sure yet. Depends on if I get a nap this afternoon, I think.

[amarinth]

It's been a while since I've seen a public garrotting...
I'll be there.

[MerryMagdalen]

I might be there, but my SO probably won't feel up to it, so I have to decide how much I feel like walking in the rain.

[Saltire]

Sorry for posting so late. It totally slipped my mind. I'm not available, anyhow.

See you next week.

[MerryMagdalen]

Ok, I should be there, but bf won't be.

[Cervaise]

Tonight, tonight! We've got a quiz tonight.

[Interrobang!?]

OK you slackers, am I asking any of you questions tonight? Because I'm going to be there on stage.

Also, check Seattlest or the free beer qualifying question.

[MerryMagdalen]

Prognosis: unlikely. It's the week before finals. If the BF wants to go I will, but I think we're likely to stay home.

[E. Thorp]

Sorry, I can't make it tonight.

[Saltire]

I really want to be there, but I don't know if I'll make it. A couple of e-books are giving me trouble, but I hope to solve the problems in time for trivia.

[inkysplotchy]

I shall be there. Though I do find it odd that Interrobang!? and Cervaise posted within a minute of each other, which calls into question whether or not they're clones!

[amarinth]

I'm in, but I may be a little late.

[Cervaise]

The gf will be present.

And I am not a clone, thank you very much, of !? or anyone else. I am my own specially unique brand of weirdo.

[stargazer]

I plan to be there, if I don't hurt myself trying to fix our motherfucking office network.

[picunurse]

I may be able to resume my participation, that is, if I'm still welcome(?)
Are you still meeting at The Old Pequliar?

Have you tried any place new?
The little place in Wegdewood where hubby and have dinner quite often has trivia on Sunday night and the Lock Spot on Mondays

[Interrobang!?]

We are still playing (and I'm still sometimes hosting) at the Old Pequliar, picunurse, but we do branch out sometimes. Though we haven't done the Wedgwood Broiler or the Lockspot.

Regardless -- I'm in for tonight's contest. Anyone else?

[E. Thorp]

I'm in.

[stargazer]

My boss has dragooned me into helping at an event on Mercer Island. It goes until 7:30, and I probably have to help clean up afterward, so if I make it to trivia I'll be late.

At least it's a wine & cheese event...

[inkysplotchy]

I'm in like Huckleberry Finn.

[Saltire]

I'm in like Rin Tin Tin.

I should be there early enough to snag a big table. If the recent happy trend continues, we'll want one.

[MerryMagdalen]

Finals. Maybe next week.

[amarinth]

Maybe.
Right now, I'm thinking "yes," but...

[E. Thorp]

Finals. Maybe next week.Break a leg!

[MerryMagdalen]

Break a leg!

Whose?

Actually, I feel pretty good about the Hebrew and history finals, which I've already taken. Statistics, on the other hand...is tomorrow morning at 8:30. And I don't feel quite ready.

[Interrobang!?]

I'm going to be in a training class all day, so I'll kick this off: I should be there tonight, barring ice/freezing rain/impassable snowdrifts.

[E. Thorp]

I can't make it this week or next, but hope to squeeze in one more visit before the year changes. And a very happy one to you all.

[inkysplotchy]

I'm a probable for tonight. There may be bureaucratic nonsense and unnecessary ego stroking that might need to take place instead, though.

[stargazer]

I'll be there, assuming the weather doesn't prevent me and assuming I get a good start on project wedding cake.

[amarinth]

I'm probably out.

[Saltire]

I'll be there. The pub is within flurry-walking distance of home, even if the buses stop running.

The pre-announced round topic for tonight is, if I recall correctly, Ancient History. Merry, you could get us extra geek points by answering everything in Hebrew or something. Assuming you didn't die of Statistics last week.

[Cervaise]

I'm planning to be there. And I'll be bringing my Mexican tan.There may be bureaucratic nonsense and unnecessary ego stroking that might need to take place instead, though.Fine, but you still can't have the presidential guest house.

[MerryMagdalen]

I did not die of statistics but I do have a slight case of not wanting to get out from under the down comforter.

It's quite possible I'll be there. BF might be too.

[MerryMagdalen]

Downgrade me to a "probably not." I haven't felt all that well all day and I don't want to push myself.

And a time when I might have been useful too. :smack:

[Saltire]

Ah, Trivia, how we've missed you! Who's ready to return to that joyful field of intellectual battle?

I am, for one.

[E. Thorp]

Sorry, can't. See you next week/year.

[stargazer]

I should be there, and if I am, I will bring goodies to share.

[inkysplotchy]

I'll be there, but probably late.

[Cervaise]

I'll be there, bringing my gf and a goody-hungry tummy.

[amarinth]

I'll be there.

[MerryMagdalen]

We're currently maybe.

[Saltire]

I'm sad that my job keeps me running around the building, because I haven't had much chance to review the events of 2008. I'm not sure I could answer anything about December. Hope the rest of the team studied.

I'll be there.

[E. Thorp]

I'm already trying to forget the events of 2008. But I'll be there anyway.

[stargazer]

I'll be there. There may be baked goods, too, but don't get your hopes up.

[Cervaise]

I'll be there.

One more week till American Idol!!!!!1!!!!omg!!

[inkysplotchy]

I'll also be there.

[MerryMagdalen]

Probably not - I'm really tired today and have lots of homework. Maybe if I get a nap.

[Saltire]

I decided to create the 2009 version of this thread: Seattle Pub Trivia 2009: The Undiscovered Country (http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=501595).

If you're coming tonight, post there.