# Detroit festing of a waltzing cactus **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 25, 2007, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713 "2007-11-25T17:40:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2007, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/121 "2007-12-09T21:13:37Z")
[QUOTE=cactus waltz] Hi everybody! Thank you all for the good time. And thanks to Tonya for having us! I didn’t mention it last night, but Tonya’s house is the second American home I’ve been to, the first being the house of **rikc** , who I visited for Thanksgiving. I had a great time. I was probably a bit on the quiet side, but I was just unsure how to jump into the conversations. I can hope we can meet in january! [/QUOTE] January sounds great. Like I’ve been screaming before, once a month seems about right. What about that roller derby idea we batted around last time we met up in Ann Arbor? ---
**Author:** ![ASAKMOTSD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/919ad9/32.png) [@ASAKMOTSD](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASAKMOTSD)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2007, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/122 "2007-12-09T21:51:20Z")
[QUOTE=Least Original User Name Ever] January sounds great. Like I’ve been screaming before, once a month seems about right. What about that roller derby idea we batted around last time we met up in Ann Arbor? [/QUOTE] Everyone knows that you go [feather bowling](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feather_Bowling) in January… ---
**Author:** ![cactus\_waltz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/74df32/32.png) [@cactus\_waltz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cactus_waltz)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2007, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/123 "2007-12-09T22:18:35Z")
Feather bowling in 2008! ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Tonya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/4491bb/32.png) [@Queen\_Tonya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Tonya)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2007, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/124 "2007-12-09T22:40:54Z")
But only if we can use traditional cheese wheels, hmmph! ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2007, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/125 "2007-12-09T23:31:32Z")
[QUOTE=Least Original User Name Ever] I’m apparently like a greyhound in that manner. Some would say it’s a blessing. I say it’s a curse. It’s my superpower. [/QUOTE] After I read this, the image of you licking your cell phone last night popped into my head. Put that into a WHOLE new light! ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2007, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/126 "2007-12-09T23:36:18Z")
[QUOTE=rikc] Aye aye! I was even considering _starting a thread._ No shit. I am that ballsy. I spent, like, fifteen minutes thinking about it in my car. I might make a thread about Foo Fighters. [/QUOTE] _Foo Fighters?!_ All that time together last night, how did they not enter the conversation? They’re probably my favorite band. . ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2007, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/127 "2007-12-09T23:40:10Z")
[QUOTE=ASAKMOTSD] Everyone knows that you go [feather bowling](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feather_Bowling) in January… [/QUOTE] We gotta play at the Bath City Bistro! Then I’ll only have a 10 minute drive. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![rikc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c57346/32.png) [@rikc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rikc)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2007, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/128 "2007-12-10T00:07:11Z")
[QUOTE=cmyk] _Foo Fighters?!_ All that time together last night, how did they not enter the conversation? They’re probably my favorite band. [/QUOTE] We are going to have a Foo Fighters party in the Cafe later tonight. Their latest album is one of their best, imo ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2007, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/129 "2007-12-10T00:18:48Z")
[QUOTE=rikc] We are going to have a Foo Fighters party in the Cafe later tonight. Their latest album is one of their best, imo [/QUOTE] Totally. I think I heard it’s up for Best Album of the Year at the 2008 Grammys. ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Tonya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/4491bb/32.png) [@Queen\_Tonya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Tonya)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2007, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/130 "2007-12-10T02:41:58Z")
[QUOTE=ASAKMOTSD] I was feeling a bit bad for having missed this. Then I saw the pictures & realized I would have been the old geezer in the crowd and would have had to wave my cane at you all. [/QUOTE] Nah, there was more of a mix than shown, honest! Don’t let that keep you from the next shindig, whenever that may be. And I believe we discussed euchre playing as a possibility, think of how we can fleece the whippersnappers. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![rikc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c57346/32.png) [@rikc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rikc)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2007, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/131 "2007-12-10T03:09:50Z")
I totally plan to earn my :15bux: back by schooling my new friends at euchre \>:] bring it ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2007, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/132 "2007-12-10T03:22:28Z")
[QUOTE=nikonikosuru] Oh man! I so regret missing this one! It turns out that my brother’s National Guard “Christmas Party” was just a 4 hour briefing for the guys and then a crappy meal afterwords. Fun :rolleyes: . It was good for my dad since he wanted all of the information they were giving…but yeah, I was giving my brother death glares and declaring that me enduring this “party” was his Christmas present. Anyways, it’s good to see that everyone had fun. Was there another one coming up in January? [/QUOTE] Ugh! Well, have no fear, because looks like there’s gonna be another one after the New Year. How’s yer Euchre arm? (or are we _really_ doing feather bowling?!) **Jan 4th or 5th anyone?** . ---
**Author:** ![cactus\_waltz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/74df32/32.png) [@cactus\_waltz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cactus_waltz)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2007, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/133 "2007-12-10T03:29:33Z")
[QUOTE=cmyk] Ugh! Well, have no fear, because looks like there’s gonna be another one after the New Year. How’s yer Euchre arm? (or are we _really_ doing feather bowling?!) **Jan 4th or 5th anyone?** . [/QUOTE] As it stands today, the fifth works for me. ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Tonya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/4491bb/32.png) [@Queen\_Tonya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Tonya)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2007, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/134 "2007-12-10T03:58:46Z")
I usually don’t make plans that far in advance, so I’m free! If Denzel finally returns my calls I’m dumping you hosers, but otherwise I’m in. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2007, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/135 "2007-12-11T01:31:14Z")
Yeah, Denzel isn’t in a hurry to be calling. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2007, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/136 "2007-12-11T15:07:33Z")
I think, fer now, well tentively plan on the 5th. Then start a new thread when the time draweth neigh. And Tonya, if Denzel calls, he’s invited too. We’ll understand if you two need to leave early. ---
**Author:** ![nikonikosuru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5f8ce5/32.png) [@nikonikosuru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nikonikosuru)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2007, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/137 "2007-12-11T16:03:01Z")
[QUOTE=cmyk] Ugh! Well, have no fear, because looks like there’s gonna be another one after the New Year. How’s yer Euchre arm? (or are we _really_ doing feather bowling?!) **Jan 4th or 5th anyone?** . [/QUOTE] I have to admit, I think I was adopted. I cannot play Euchre to save my life. As a Michigander, that’s blasphemous, I know. 😛 The 5th would definitely work for me, as long as nobody minds me bringing another person. I think I could convince him to become a doper, too. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2007, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/138 "2007-12-11T16:21:49Z")
I can’t play Euchre either. Please don’t disown me, Michigan. ---
**Author:** ![cactus\_waltz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/74df32/32.png) [@cactus\_waltz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cactus_waltz)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2007, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/139 "2007-12-11T23:13:08Z")
Does a game of euchre involve [this person?](http://i19.tinypic.com/717m6n8.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2007, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713/140 "2007-12-11T23:19:27Z")
It certainly could…if\*\* cmyk \*\* wants to close his eyes and draw him in 3D with all his parts moving. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713.md?page=8)