I gotta admit, I’d like to play Elephant Polo with Siam Sam.
Wait, I swear we PMed once. Like once each, but it sorta counts right? I know we did, we were talking about Japanese.
A random sampling, not comprehensive: Cisco, Justin Credible, Really Not All That Bright, ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies, Phlosphr, Least Original User Name Ever, Justin_Bailey, Diogenes the Cynic
Yeah we did. I wrote my list with meatspace in mind, but it applies virtually as well.
Actually, that is kinda similar to me- I’ve always wanted to know people overseas- so like British or Irish or Scottish or such Dopers that probably like to talk, as I’m much more of a listener. I just wonder if I’d like life in the UK.
Or Australia. I figured if I didn’t live in the US, I’d probably live in Canada, the UK or Australia, but I have no idea why or how or what i’d do… :Shrug:
Oooh, and bonus points if they’re single wimmin folks too! Or if they happen to practice Medicine over seas in those areas, but that’s more of an informational gathering sorta thing… But i’d be friendly about it!
So this is what it feels like to not be picked in P.E!!!
We could go and commiserate together
Also, while I didn’t mention you by name, I did say “All the MMP’ers” (that I haven’t been in direct contact with, yet) – So you should count yourself as having been included (which brings up the question of where you’ve been, lately, huh?)
That’s OK- we’ll hang out together. 
I already PM/Email a few (waves hi). I guess it would never occur to me to initiate PMing lest that person say “who the heck is this?” before they quickly delete.
I think y’all are pretty cool.
ETA: See that Noone Special beat me to the punch. Left out again, sigh…
Thank you plus WormTheRed and Autolycus for mentioning me. But with my recent shoulder surgery, I’m afraid my elephant-polo days may be up for a while. Especially since I seem to have re-injured it a little on Friday night on a bus here in Bangkok, trying to close a window that was stuck open. Grrr. 
But here is some info on the Anantara Golden Triangle Resort and Spa’s elephant camp. They’re the main sponsors of the annual tournament. I don’t see it mentioned on the website, but they recently came out with two-hour elephant-polo practice sessions. Not cheap at the equivalent of US$114 for the set-up charge plus $457 for two elephants or $914 for four. Believe me, there are much cheaper elephant camps in Thailand – say, $50 or so for three-hour treks – but very few that will let you play polo. And I can at least vouch for how well the Anantara treats their elephants. Stayed there and at the one in Hua Hin for the tournaments, and they’re friggin’ great resorts.
I never ever know who to mention in threads like these.
Oh, and this is supposed to be their elephant webcam, but I can never make it work. We have a crappy Internet service, though.
That would be awesome. I always take for granted that you and I are close! We should do a SE Dopefest.
After football season, of course.
Backatchya, Scumpup. We agree about almost nothing, but I always enjoy your posts. Let’s get drunk and argue sometime.
I’d also love to go shopping with BetsQ, especially if we can also invite **HazlenutCoffee **(with apologies if I spelled that wrong, hon. Damned borrowed laptop is too hard to search on), and indulge in some bitchery with Ellen Cherry.
Twickster, Nzinga, Seated, Lil Pluck, elucidator, Small Hen (Supernatural Marathon!!!), Kimstu, TVeblen, Annie-Xmas, Shayna, EJs Girl, Cluricaun, Jodi, Misnomer, and Zsofia all stand out in my mind as being people I’ve thought I’d enjoy hanging out with. And I’d like to take this opportunity to declare my undying love for Giraffe.
I’m sure I’m forgetting bunches of people, so if you’re not listed here, I still like ya. And if you are, please see above apology to HNC if I misspelled your user name!
There’s always Cervaise. But I’m afraid he’d be just as much of a wiseass in real life. And probably a big jerk. And a poopy head.
By the way, Cervaise, did Mom line up some fishing boots for you for next Monday?
Inner Stickler, cmyk, Sunspace, Phlosphr, What Exit?, stretch, and Autolycus… you all have made my day. Warm fuzzies! I want to meet all of you too!
Technically cmyk can’t be on my list, because we actually know one another. I will say, to those who haven’t met him, that you ought to be extremely jealous of me and the other Michidopers who have. Seriously one of the coolest people I know. Very sweet, intelligent, and funny. You should also be jealous that I know LOUNE, that crazy bastard, and Queen Tonya who is the best hostess ever. (I’m a bad person for leaving Michigan, and feel nothing but shame.)
As for others… I must meet ppbth for her wonderful self-image and delightful positive silliness.
I never dreamed in my life that I would have the honor of meeting twickster, but she’s going to show me around Philly soon! I’m equal parts delighted and intimidated.
Some day I will have to drop by Japan to meet TokyoPlayer. He experiences his emotions in such a pure way, and expresses them with such eloquence and passion.
Ivylass is totally the most supportive and strong and wonderful Doper ever, and I really want to meet her.
I’m curious about Starving Artist. We may not see eye to eye on all things but he seems like a very interesting person to talk to.
I want to meet Skald the Rhymer and Omegaman.
My gosh, I just love all of you. I know I could come up with a hundred more names given a little more time. A Priori Tea, Chimera, OtakuLoki, tdn, Nzinga Seated, Sampiro… you get the point, right? Dopers rock.
Sounds fab! I have a big yard (5 acres) so there’s plenty of room, if the weather cooperates.
Heh. At least all y’all would have to do would be squeegee me into a jug and take it down to the oil recyclers’. 
Illuminatiprimus, Lobsang, I’m determined to make a meet eventually. I expect you to be there…
I enjoy the book discussions on this board, and I’d like to meet all the regulars in the Whatcha Reading threads. I know sadly few readers in real life; most of my acquaintances own more Auburn t-shirts than books.
Yes!
Some more: All of the dopers that are consistently funny - Bryan Ekers, Cartooniverse, bbs2k, Vinyl Turnip.
:smack:
I totally forgot someone: Revenant Threshold. He’s an extremely intelligent and rational person who I’d really like to get to know better and I hope he makes it to a LonDope sometime. Sadly I’d PMed him before and not had anything back so I don’t think the feeling is mutual. 
Napier, Sailor, Chronos, Stranger on a Train, catsix, Anthracite, Q.E.D., Rick, Bobotheoptimist…
Dammit, olives, now you’ve done it.
I’ve been licking my wounds for the past week, since the election, wondering if I still fit in here, and now you go and say something like that and make me realize the good around here more than outweighs the nastiness.
Crap. Sucked me right back in, you did! Curses!
That said, you, Bibliocat, Baker, janis, Sampiro, Scylla, Cervaise, and 'luci, and many many more. Just because I didn’t name you doesn’t mean I don’t want to meet you.