# True Pisces post-op celebration/Philadoper January get-together **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 15, 2004, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934 "2004-12-15T05:40:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2005, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/61 "2005-01-29T14:38:20Z")
A bump to remind everyone. Aaron is safely ensconced at Gramma and Grampa’s house for the night, so we’ll be leaving here at around 3 or 3:30. Robin ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2005, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/62 "2005-01-29T15:13:22Z")
I never thought to ask. What’s the smoking situation like there? ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2005, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/63 "2005-01-29T16:20:01Z")
Joining up with **Anita** and **ultrafilter** in just a few hours for the ride north. See y’all this evening! ---
**Author:** ![Meros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Meros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meros)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2005, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/64 "2005-01-29T16:23:55Z")
It would seem that the new job will have me working tonight trying to meet a Monday deadline. I, unfortunately, will be unable to come ☹ Someone please tell **TP** that I owe her a drink at La Terrasse this week or next. ---
**Author:** ![ultrafilter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/3d9bf3/32.png) [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2005, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/65 "2005-01-29T16:40:32Z")
> [@RTFirefly](#): > > Joining up with **Anita** and **ultrafilter** in just a few hours for the ride north. See y’all this evening! Well, maybe not… I ended up leaving work after lunch yesterday and lying in bed for most of the afternoon cause I was feeling very sick. I’m feeling better right now, but I’m not sure that I want to risk the car ride–if I do end up feeling like I did yesterday, it’s gonna be a really long ride. I swear, I really am going to make a dopefest one of these days. ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2005, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/66 "2005-01-29T16:56:03Z")
> [@GingerOfTheNorth](#): > > I never thought to ask. What’s the smoking situation like there? Well, I think we can work something out where all of us sinners go outside to smoke. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Tranquilis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tranquilis/32/3639_2.png) [@Tranquilis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tranquilis)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2005, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/67 "2005-01-29T18:04:12Z")
**Intaglio** and I will be a bit late; maybe a half hour or so - Start without us, we’ll catch up as soon as we can. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2005, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/68 "2005-01-29T18:35:49Z")
> [@RTFirefly](#): > > Joining up with **Anita** and **ultrafilter** in just a few hours for the ride north. See y’all this evening! I’m bowing out too, I’m afraid - a cold is coming on a lot faster than I anticipated, and I’m just not up for the drive and the late night. Sorry, Am. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2005, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/69 "2005-01-29T18:49:02Z")
> [@Airman Doors](#): > > Well, I think we can work something out where all of us sinners go outside to smoke. 🙂 Unlike some people, I do not equate smoking with moral failure or sin. I just hate the way it smells. I don’t want the baby around smoke, that’s all. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2005, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/70 "2005-01-29T19:00:48Z")
Damn, they’re dropping like flies! Of the three people I was planning to bring, one ( **InDisGuize** ) sends his regrets – he’s going down to Toms River today to see his daughters and granddaughter and won’t be back in time. I’m still in, though, as are my other two guests. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2005, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/71 "2005-01-29T20:19:27Z")
We may not make it. We’re getting a piano _right now_. Yes, we do have one, but this one is in much better shape (ie doesn’t need $300 of work to make it playable). Dependant upon what time it gets here, we’ll know if we can make it on time. It’s about an hour and a half drive for us to get to Bala, so we’ll know within an hour or so. ---
**Author:** ![quiltguy154](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ad7895/32.png) [@quiltguy154](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/quiltguy154)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2005, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/72 "2005-01-29T20:41:51Z")
Just got home from work, and I am jonesin’ for a great evening. Sorry to see the several reluctant dropouts, next time hopefully guys. Are we gonna need a scorecard tonight, can’t tell yer players without a scorecard ya’ know. See you merry bunch at six, or thereabouts. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2005, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/73 "2005-01-29T21:33:19Z")
Grrrr…one of these days, I’m going to put up a giant Post-It note on my monitor that says “CHECK MPSIMS FOR RELATIVELY LOCAL DOPEFESTS EVERY WEEK!” I hope everyone has fun tonight, I hope Amber is feeling much better, but I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend. I’ll have to be satisfied with GettyDope… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2005, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/74 "2005-01-29T21:42:32Z")
It doesn’t appear that we’ll make it. Even if we left _right now_, there’s no way, and Dave isn’t even back yet. Many regrets, and we’ll see you all later. ---
**Author:** ![Anita\_Vacation](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Anita\_Vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anita_Vacation)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2005, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/75 "2005-01-29T23:47:40Z")
Pity. **UF** and **RT** got sick and I really didn’t have the nerve to make the drive by myself. By the looks of the roads now I probably made the right decision. {{{Good luck on your continued recovery - be well Am.}}} Sorry I’m not there to give you a hug in person. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2005, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/76 "2005-01-30T03:05:24Z")
**jayjay** dayum, it occurred to me this afternoon that you and **svf** might have missed the announcment – phooey. I’ll try to remember to email you when we’re setting something up. BTW, in two weeks, we’re doing a trip to [The Visionary Art Museum](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=297103) in Baltimore. At which point, I hope, we’ll be seeing **Anita Vacation** , whom we much enjoyed gossiping about at dinner. But seriously folks – y’all missed a fun evening. I’m sure someone will be along soon to post some pix. ---
**Author:** ![Tranquilis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tranquilis/32/3639_2.png) [@Tranquilis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tranquilis)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2005, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/77 "2005-01-30T03:18:53Z")
Indeed, a good evening. Amber looks great, and Rich was quiet as always - Of course, he’s got an excuse, what with all the burn-out work on his thesis, and whatnot. A good time was had by those whom could make it, and those whom could not were missed. It’s snowing now, so those more southernly 'dopers probably made a good call to skip the show - I understand it’s thicker to the south. ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2005, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/78 "2005-01-30T05:35:03Z")
Back home intact after another evening hanging out with crazy peoples. 😃 Sorry all you folks from the south and east couldn’t make it. Great to see **TP** and **Verrain** again! Hugs to all! ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2005, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/79 "2005-01-30T13:56:46Z")
We made it home a little after midnight. I am NOT driving home in that kind of weather ever again. Robin ---
**Author:** ![Cleophus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e57/32.png) [@Cleophus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cleophus)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2005, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934/80 "2005-01-31T15:00:22Z")
I posted the pictures I took at [http://homepage.mac.com/smcgroty/PhotoAlbum2.html](http://homepage.mac.com/smcgroty/PhotoAlbum2.html) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-pisces-post-op-celebration-philadoper-january-get-together/279934.md?page=5)