# January in Houston - redux **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 2, 2000, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018 "2000-01-02T05:52:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2000, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/21 "2000-01-04T08:22:00Z")
I like most seafood, Cessandra, but sucking the guts out of giant bugs isn’t my thing. I’ll also pass on oysters, clams, snails, and other lifeforms that evolved from primordial boogers. So if we meet at a seafood place (an idea I’m all in favor of) let’s make it one that has salmon, lobster, or shrimp on the menu as well. Does Floyd’s qualify? ---
**Author:** ![Ayesha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ayesha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ayesha)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2000, 8:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/22 "2000-01-04T08:36:00Z")
Where is Floyd’s ? And how expensive is it, (sorry folks, but there was just a big layoff at Lion’s job, and I’m trying to pinch pennies just in case he’s next). Cess, I’ll pass on RHPS myself. I’m just too darned old for it anymore, and wouldn’t be able to get home after. * * * Ayesha - Lioness * * * There are two solutions to every problem : the wrong one, and mine (Thomas A. Edison) ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2000, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/23 "2000-01-04T13:45:00Z")
Several past SuperBowls sites are available, but I found just one giving a date for this year’s - January 30th (odd that the ticket resellers’ sites don’t show the date, for the most part). Can we verify? ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2000, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/24 "2000-01-04T16:02:00Z")
Just checked for y’all on [nfl.com](http://nfl.com) (Even though I can’t come…) - Super Bowl is the 30th this year. * * * “But I can cry until I laugh or laugh until I cry. So cut the deck right in half, I’ll play from either side…” - Mary Chapin Carpenter ---
**Author:** ![manhattan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/manhattan/32/7_2.png) [@manhattan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/manhattan)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2000, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/25 "2000-01-04T16:05:00Z")
Yep. Daily News had a misprint in yesterday’s edition. Sorry, all. So either the 21st or the 28th work, since 14-day advance is also pretty cheap (I think). Once we settle on a date, I’ll check my travel agent. * * * Jesus saves… Gretzky grabs the rebound… He Scores! ---
**Author:** ![Cessandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/59ef9b/32.png) [@Cessandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cessandra)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2000, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/26 "2000-01-04T21:39:00Z")
Floyd’s isn’t realy expensive, and they have other types of food. I’ll look it up for y’all later. Also, Saturday the 15th would be a _really_ good day for me. I’m going to probably be in towne for a dance the night before at HSPVA. * * * [Cessandra](http://www.angelfire.com/tx3/miscjunk/profile.html) The Power Of Christ: 2000 years and He hasn’t come yet! ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/27 "2000-01-05T13:19:00Z")
OK, everyone, I’m trying to sort this out. Nemo’s suggestion of a two fer will probably work out best. Considering manny’s fly-in situation and Sealemon’s (who really deserves to have some accomodation) work schedule, I propose a Sunday meet on the 16th (afternoon) and a weekend night meet on either the 28th (friday) or the 29th (saturday). I think that can accomodate Ayesha, T. LION, Sealemon, Cess, Longhorn, Nemo, manny et moi (and any of you other heretofore shy HouDopers). Fire back! ---
**Author:** ![starfish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/87869e/32.png) [@starfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/starfish)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/28 "2000-01-05T15:33:00Z")
Floyds on Chimney Rock was Woodrows which only had a beer and wine license. [Woodrows was the bar, Floyds operated the kitchen. Danny since sold Woodrows.] If it matters to you, check to see if they have mixed drinks. I’ll watch the thread and may see you. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2000, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/29 "2000-01-05T22:34:00Z")
Glad to hear from you, starfish. I hope to see if we figure out what’s happening when. Floyd’s is apparently Floyd’s Cajun Kitchen @ 3111 Chimney Rock, (713) 972-1966. So how about that for Sunday the 16th? I’m still working with the two fer idea. Feedback? ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2000, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/30 "2000-01-06T02:54:00Z")
…blow the tanks… ---
**Author:** ![LongHrn99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a88e4f/32.png) [@LongHrn99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LongHrn99)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2000, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/31 "2000-01-06T03:48:00Z")
Sorry, Netscape stopped working, and when I changed to IE I forgot which links I had visited. I’m on the NE side of town, but I have a car, so it doesn’t matter. I don’t care about smoking, and I’m 18, if that helps. A Sunday _might_ work, but it all depends on the time. The weekend of the 15th is out (that’s when I move back), but I will try to make the 30th. * * * “I hear the mermaids singing, each to each. I do not think that they will sing to me.” -T.S. Eliot ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2000, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/32 "2000-01-06T04:34:00Z")
Ideas, people? We want to get manny, Longhorn and starfish down for the meet. I’m up for it. What’s it going to take? ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2000, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/33 "2000-01-06T04:43:00Z")
I’ll show up for a Saturday meet - keep me posted * * * …in a state so nonintuitive it can only be called weird… ---
**Author:** ![Ayesha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ayesha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ayesha)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2000, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/34 "2000-01-06T04:49:00Z")
oh beatle, you know I’m easy to please. Any Saturday or Sunday is great by me. * * * Ayesha - Lioness * * * There are two solutions to every problem : the wrong one, and mine (Thomas A. Edison) ---
**Author:** ![Cessandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/59ef9b/32.png) [@Cessandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cessandra)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2000, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/35 "2000-01-06T08:22:00Z")
Sunday the 16th works for me (although Saturday is better.) And yes, that’s the Floyd’s I was talking about. * * * [Cessandra](http://www.angelfire.com/tx3/miscjunk/profile.html) The Power Of Christ: 2000 years and He hasn’t come yet! ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2000, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/36 "2000-01-06T13:13:00Z")
The idea for a sunday meet is driven by Sealemon’s work schedule, the second weekend meet on a friday or saturday is also on the table. ---
**Author:** ![Ayesha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ayesha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ayesha)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2000, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/37 "2000-01-06T13:44:00Z")
Ok so how about a Sunday say about 3:30 or 4ish, That way Cess can get back home before midnight. And a Saturday at anytime everyone who can show agrees to ? If everyone lets us know when they will show in time I may even make name tags again. Hey, I’m a good kid. * * * Ayesha - Lioness * * * There are two solutions to every problem : the wrong one, and mine (Thomas A. Edison) ---
**Author:** ![Sealemon88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c68b51/32.png) [@Sealemon88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sealemon88)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2000, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/38 "2000-01-06T15:31:00Z")
Beatle: Like i said, I’ll be available for the last Sunday, or the 23rd. I won’t be in town on the 16th. Y’all go ahead without me. It sounds like I’m holding everyone else up. ☹ * * * You say “cheesy” like that’s a **BAD** thing. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2000, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/39 "2000-01-06T19:24:00Z")
Sorry 'bout the screw up there Sealemon. How about a revised proposal: #1 Sunday, January 23rd, 3:30 PM, Floyd’s Cajun Kitchen @ 3111 Chimney Rock, (713) 972-1966 #2 Saturday, January 29th, 7:00 PM, The Ale House @ 2425 W. Alabama, (713) 521-2333 ---
**Author:** ![Sealemon88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c68b51/32.png) [@Sealemon88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sealemon88)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2000, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/40 "2000-01-06T19:30:00Z")
Either one is a possibility, beatle. My main overtime Sunday got canceled for this month(yes!), so I _might_ work an 8 hour Sunday on the 23rd, but maybe not. either way, I could make it after work…I’ll just be late. Same thing with the 29th. I should be able to make it, I’ll just get there a little later. * * * You say “cheesy” like that’s a **BAD** thing. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018.md?page=3)