Houston Meet-Up a Success
Between 20-25 people showed up last night for a somewhat brief “feeler” gathering of the Greater Houston Skeptic Society, and we all had a great time.
The crowd was pretty diverse, with computer people, engineers, artists, and musicians on hand. A few Skepchick lurkers were also in attendance (you guys better start commenting). And we even had a man join us who said he was clairvoyant and who claims to be able to move hurricanes with his thoughts. Oh, and he works with the FBI in his spare time. (Guess who I talked to most of the night.)
At any rate, Geek Goddess seemed pleased with the turn out and with the input for future meet ups. I also was encouraged that so many people came out on fairly short notice. Good things are definitely in store for this group.
Stay tuned.
despite the fact that Texas totally sucks, there seem to be some cool skeptics there.
Who knew?
Watch it, young lady.
I fucking hate Texas.
Sorry Sam, but Texas sucks ass big time.
I hope never to go there again. (I lived in TX for almost 10 years, and barely escaped alive.)
Photos?
Yes, pics! So glad it turned out well. Please keep us updated on future events! Good job, Sam & GeekGoddess.
Geek Goddess had her camera, as did a couple others. I didn’t have a camera myself, but maybe they will post links to pics.
Few pics here:
http://skeptics.meetup.com/184/photos/?photoId=5319102&photoAlbumId=426552#5319103
I found that you usually get out of something, exactly what you put into it.
Thanks for the write-up, Sam!
Rystefan, I feel that way about people every where I go. My dad was military, and I work oil business, so I have moved a great deal, and spent lots of time in even more places when traveling for work. I spent years living in Colorado trying not to go postal on people. *Half the people in the country are below average intelligence* – probably even more, since they keep skewing the tests downward. I can’t say I’ve hated hated a particular place, because I’ve always make friends and that of course colors your perspective, but you could not PAY me enough money to live Michigan or North Carolina, for instance, even though they have beautiful scenery in some areas.
You’re right, most of the world is equally full of worthless idiots. I was making the video in direct response to someone else’s video about Texas (agree or disagree, The Amazing Atheist is quite the entertainer).
Some places are much worse than others. I lived in Arizona for a year, and the place pissed me off so much that by the end of it, the fuzz was at my house every night.
“A few Skepchick lurkers were also in attendance (you guys better start commenting). ”
A lurker no more. Hi from Atlanta. Off to Skeptics in the Pub tonight and DragonCon Saturday.
Boy, did HE get the wrong room!
~Wordplayer
Don’t get me wrong–my hatred of Texas is why I am amazed that there ARE so many really cool skeptics in Texas!
I found it a horribly hostile, violent place. And left.
You guys get big props for staying and thriving.
Hello all,
I was at the Houston meetup and had a great time….and Texas does not suck.
Rystefn, I watched your video and found it mostly amusing…except for the fact that you seem to be encouraging the myth that George W. Bush is a Texan.
Being born in Connecticut and educated at Yale does not make one a Texan.
It’s true – neither George Bush is, was, or ever will be a Texan. No true Texan will ever claim him. However, the dumbass bottom 85% love to claim him, and that’s why he was included.
That said, if he would like to take the advice I offered in my video, I would not be offended in the least.