# 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:** 3
**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 6, 2000, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/41 "2000-01-06T21:22:00Z")
Basically, I haven’t seen a plan yet I can’t live with. The main problem seems to be that Cessandra and LongHorn need to travel so Sunday is a bad night for them, but Sealemon needs to work Friday and Saturday so Sundays are the best night for him. It looks like a two-parter is inevitable. Judging from the lack of response, I’m assuming the Cessandra and LongHorn have classes on the 17th so the evening of the 16th won’t be any better. And I imagine most people (including myself) plan on watching the Superbowl on the evening of the 30th. So beatle’s recent plan looks like the best; On the 23rd, Sealemon will be able to go after work and Cessandra and LongHorn can be there if they leave early, and on the 29th, Cessandra and LongHorn will be able to stay, Zyada can attend, manhattan will be in town, and Sealemon will be able to show up later. Judging from the responses, beatle, Ayesha, and the Lion have no problems with these times and locations. So now all we need is to hear from Starfish, the Nerd, and any other Houston lurkers. And someone should email me a phone number. I plan on having internet access when I’m in Texas but it may not work out. So I’d like to be able to communicate with people if necessary. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2000, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/42 "2000-01-07T02:12:00Z")
bob-bob-bob- -bob-bobaranne ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2000, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/43 "2000-01-07T04:20:00Z")
I think we could just wait up for you, Sealemon. We’d get Cess and Longhorn early and be the greeting committee for the Late Man. It’ll work! I think… Dissenters, speak your piece: ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2000, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/44 "2000-01-07T04:28:00Z")
Definately a surprise… If you can make it **zyada** , I _really_ want to meet you. I’m committed to the dates and times described above. Let’s have an SDMB meeting! ---
**Author:** ![LongHrn99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a88e4f/32.png) [@LongHrn99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LongHrn99)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2000, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/45 "2000-01-07T04:47:00Z")
Sounds good, beatle. I’ll try best I can to make it. ---
**Author:** ![Ayesha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ayesha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ayesha)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2000, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/46 "2000-01-07T04:49:00Z")
works for us. I hope we can get everyone to show up. I promise to be good and not chase Manhatten around the table, (much) And Sealemon, no cameras ! Any pics from the last meeting will get you hurt ! Can I wear my jeans , please, I’m tired of trying to dress like a lady for these things. * * * 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 7, 2000, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/47 "2000-01-07T08:05:00Z")
::Cessandra writes Beatle’s schedule in her appointment book:: I’ll talk to Carl and see which one is best for him. I’ll try to make both, but I will be at one of them if I have to walk. Of course, Carl owes me 'cause I let him go to Seattle this week, so it shouldn’t be a problem. Ayesha, two things. A) I’m only going to stay for 2 1/2 hours at the Sunday meeting. I can’t get home at midnight. Huntsville and back is a four-hour drive, and I want Carl home by 10 so that he doesn’t fall asleep at the wheel and kill himself. He’s an old man, you know. He turns 25 in February. 🙂 Seriously, though, he has sleeping problems so I hate for him to drive two hours alone at night on that straight highway. B) I am going to be wearing jeans and a tank top, so if you don’t dress up, at least you are in good company. 🙂 One other thing, y’all. Carl hates when I talk about him on the message board. I always tell him “too bad” and then try not to reveal anything too personal, but if you guys know anything about him that he might be embarrassed by, please keep it to yourself. I would really, really appreciate it. Thanks. 🙂 And I can’t wait to see you guys! * * * [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 8, 2000, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/48 "2000-01-08T04:25:00Z")
I think we’ve got a good sign up on this puppy - I’m just blowing the tanks. ---
**Author:** ![Cessandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/59ef9b/32.png) [@Cessandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cessandra)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2000, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/49 "2000-01-09T23:16:00Z")
Hey, just wanna let y’all know that I will be there on Sunday the 23rd. Everybody cheer. * * * [Cessandra](http://www.angelfire.com/tx3/miscjunk/profile.html) The Power Of Christ: 2000 years and He hasn’t come yet! ---
**Author:** ![Ayesha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ayesha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ayesha)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2000, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/50 "2000-01-10T01:49:00Z")
CHEER ! Well she told me to. Now if you are gonna show let us know which meeting. I want to try to make something for everyone who will be there and need a little time to get it together. Please. * * * Ayesha - Lioness * * * There are two solutions to every problem : the wrong one, and mine (Thomas A. Edison) ---
**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 10, 2000, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/51 "2000-01-10T04:07:00Z")
OK, I’m coming down on the 29th. WooHoo! Can anyone recommend a good hotel near the Ale House? And will we be eating or do I need to get supper beforehand? ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2000, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/52 "2000-01-10T04:33:00Z")
zyada, I checked w/the Ale House and they said their kitchen is open until midnight. They offer typical pub fare: bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie, burgers and nachos, etc. Places to stay? Let me run a little research on that. The Ale House is just off of 59 (Southwest Freeway) and there are many accomodations less pricey than the Galleria area hotels. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2000, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/53 "2000-01-12T14:27:00Z")
sploosh! ---
**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 13, 2000, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/54 "2000-01-13T06:54:00Z")
beatle - just wanted you to know I’ve got a reservation at Club Hotel Doubletree. ---
**Author:** ![Sealemon88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c68b51/32.png) [@Sealemon88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sealemon88)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2000, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/55 "2000-01-12T21:53:00Z")
Well, y’all, as of now, I’ll be there for both meetings, but I might be later than I thought for the 23rd. It’s possible that that Sunday will be a twelve hour one, in which case, I’ll be getting out at 6:30. I’ll keep you guys posted; I should know for sure in the next couple of days. * * * You say “cheesy” like that’s a **BAD** thing. ---
**Author:** ![TheNerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/858c86/32.png) [@TheNerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheNerd)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2000, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/56 "2000-01-12T22:21:00Z")
I think I can make either or both. I’ll definitely try to be there on the 23rd. Um, how does this work? how will I know you people? ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2000, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/57 "2000-01-13T02:50:00Z")
Sealemon, I’ll stick around for ya. TheNerd, I’ll be looking forward to it! ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2000, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/58 "2000-01-13T02:54:00Z")
TheNerd, Sorry, I posted without replying to your query. I’ll have a nametag on, and if I get a chance I’ll get a balloon or something that will say “SDMB” on it. ---
**Author:** ![Irishman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b487fb/32.png) [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2000, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/59 "2000-01-13T06:35:00Z")
Lurkers? Houston? Don’t know what you’re talking about _blink blink_. I suppose I might try to be there Sun 23rd. If you’re real nice, I might even come back. Any chance I’ll get laid? (He asks with a stupid grin.) Just trying to shed my “nice guy” image. ---
**Author:** ![Cessandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/59ef9b/32.png) [@Cessandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cessandra)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2000, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018/60 "2000-01-13T10:22:00Z")
That depends, Irishman. How old/cute are you? Wait. . . engaged. Damn! I gotta learn how to turn off that automatic flirt feature. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-in-houston-redux/13018.md?page=4)