Re: Bay Area Meetup III: The Time-Setting

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We had a family gathering, and stories were told about people whose dream was to move to Fargo and see the bright lights of the big city.

$7000 home, estimated payment $35 / month. Halfway between Fargo and Grand Forks.

Of course, the real bargains aren't listed by realtors.


Posted by: John Emerson | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:24 AM
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Later would be much better for me, as I will be coming back all dirty and sweaty from the Sierras. But of course the decision should not be made on the basis of me, as then I would feel guilty if I didn't make it.


Posted by: marcus | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:27 AM
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1: HOLY SHIT, that's incredible.


Posted by: marcus | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:28 AM
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It might be that the folks who can show up at 4 intend to be around later as well. But if very few people can show up earlier, then we have an issue.


Posted by: ogged | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:29 AM
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Earlier would be better for me -- train. But don't plan around me either.


Posted by: slolernr | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:31 AM
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Looks like Jupiter has live music on Saturday starting at 5. Will that be OK or make it hard to hear each other?


Posted by: Becks | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:46 AM
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(figuring it depends on the layout of the place)


Posted by: Becks | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:46 AM
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Contractions are 5 minutes apart. We're going to the hospital as soon as my wife gets off the phone with the nurse line. Send some warm vibes Minneapolis way!


Posted by: Chopper | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:46 AM
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Please enjoy the baby with my warmest regards.


Posted by: Cryptic Ned | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:48 AM
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Wooooooo baby!


Posted by: Becks | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:51 AM
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BABY MACHT FREI


Posted by: OPINIONATED GRANDMA | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:52 AM
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Hook 'em Chopplet woo!


Posted by: Armsmasher | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:53 AM
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Babies do taste best accompanied by warmest regards.


Posted by: redfoxtailshrub | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:53 AM
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Wow, Chopper!


Posted by: Cala | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:54 AM
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Hooray baby, Chopper, and Chopperess!


Posted by: A White Bear | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:55 AM
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Are you taking your laptop to the hospital? The internet wants to know everything.


Posted by: Jackmormon | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:55 AM
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In the absence of warm regards a ganache will do.

Yay, Chopper!


Posted by: Robust McManlyPants | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:55 AM
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Yay, Chopper-family!


Posted by: heebie-geebie | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:56 AM
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Good luck, Choppo; stay out of the way.


Posted by: ogged | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 11:56 AM
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congrats chopper + co!

i'll be at the meetup. 4pm should be okay, i'm guessing, but i am in town to hang out with a good friend, and i haven't decided whether or not i should drag her along, so i could be a little late depending on what we're up to.


Posted by: catherine | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 12:01 PM
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Hey, I thought this was the North Dakota real estate thread.


Posted by: John Emerson | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 12:02 PM
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Magpie and I will be there. The time doesn't particularly matter, although 4 would be a good time to stake out table space. The music shouldn't be too much of an issue, since it'll be outside; worse comes to worst, we head inside.


Posted by: Josh | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 12:06 PM
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Best wishes, Chopper.


Posted by: SomeCallMeTim | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 12:07 PM
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Yay, Chopper, Mrs. C. and little Moped-to-be. Excellent planning having the baby before the hottest part of the summer.


Posted by: LizardBreath | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 12:15 PM
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Yay baby!! Go Mrs. Chopper!!

4 works for me. And if we don't plan around Slol, I'll pout.


Posted by: bitchphd | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 12:15 PM
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Carefully directing my Chopper-favoring vibes towards the baby, rather than another new job, because vibes in his case appear to be a powerful thing.

On another note, the chances of my travelling to D.C. for tonight and tomorrow night just increased drastically, I have a party I'd attend tomorrow night, but wouldn't mind saying hi to fellow mineshaft dwellers.


Posted by: washerdreyer | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 12:19 PM
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Yay babies! Congrats and good luck, Chopper family.


Posted by: Jesus McQueen | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 12:24 PM
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Congratulations and good luck, Chops.


Posted by: slolernr | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 12:36 PM
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26 - did you mean tonight or tomorrow night, WD? unfortunately i have plans both nights...


Posted by: catherine | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 12:47 PM
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I'm occupied with work tonight; dunno if I can be much help.


Posted by: Armsmasher | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 12:53 PM
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I'm planning to be there. I think 4PM will work for me; later might be better, but I can't go too late.


Posted by: DaveW | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 1:20 PM
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29: I'll be getting into town around 11:00 tonight, I think. This wouldn't stop me from going out, but I can imagine it being an obstacle for others. I'd also be available for a chunk of tomorrow.


Posted by: washerdreyer | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 1:24 PM
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I won't be able to come after all -- life intervened and now we are going to have to stay in Santa Barbara for the next week or two, for the baby's burn treatment. Link to my personal blog would go here, if I kept one. He is going to be OK, anyway, he doesn't need skin grafts, just dedicated care of a large wound. Thankfully, he is still a very happy little guy.


Posted by: neil | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 1:43 PM
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And, upon reading the thread, sorry to screw up the good baby vibe going on, and big congrats to Chopper. Having a baby is truly joyous, even during tragedy.


Posted by: neil | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 1:45 PM
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Yeesh. I'm sorry to hear that. Best wishes for you all.


Posted by: I don't pay | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 1:49 PM
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This thread was supposed to be just a logistics check, and instead...you never know what will happen when you hit the comments link around here.

Congrats to the new parents, and sympathies to Neil on what sounds like a very close call that might in the end turn out OK after all...


Posted by: marcus | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 1:49 PM
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33: !!!!!!!!! Ayiyi! Condolences, poor little kid, I'm glad he's going to be okay, but, wow.


Posted by: bitchphd | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 1:50 PM
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I'll be there, and 4 is perfect for me. Not sure how late I can stay.

Neil---good luck and speedy recovery to your happy little guy!

Chopper/Chopperetrix--congratulations & best of luck---many welcomes to the Choppernew!


Posted by: Saheli | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 1:50 PM
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I'll be there; 4pm is fine with me.


Posted by: rhymeswithmaria | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 1:55 PM
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33: Jeebus. All good wishes to you guys.


Posted by: SomeCallMeTim | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 1:56 PM
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33: Oh, man, the poor thing. If they prescribe Silvadene (sp?) for the burn care, that stuff is magic -- I had a giant scald on my legs as a teenager (quart of boiling coffee and grounds), and it healed without a scar. Come to think of it, though, that was twenty years ago, and there's probably something much better now.


Posted by: LizardBreath | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 1:56 PM
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All the best, Neil, sorry you can't make it. I had a co-worker whose toddler daughter got a quite nasty burn, but is fine now.


Posted by: ogged | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 2:05 PM
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Oh no, Neil! Best wishes to him!

I've got plans tonight and tomorrow, w/d. Sorry! If things free up tomorrow afternoon, I've got your number.


Posted by: Becks | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 2:15 PM
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Yay, new Chopperlet! Boo, baby burn!


Posted by: Magpie | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 3:19 PM
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no props for OG? 11 was hilarious.


Posted by: TJ | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 3:20 PM
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Damn, Neil, what a nightmare. Good luck -- thank god they heal faster than we do.


Posted by: Jesus McQueen | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 3:37 PM
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Aw, man, Neil. Take care of the little dude.


Posted by: Cala | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 3:39 PM
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OK.. I have to be there. You don't know me. I'm a lurker. I'll probably just sit at the nest table and stare at you. :)


Posted by: 54kdori7d | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 7:23 PM
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4pm it is. Staying as late as needed.


Posted by: Jake | Link to this comment | 07- 3-07 10:24 PM
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'the canonical yell of "Who wants to sex Mutombo?" '

What, "Knives out, motherfuckers" is off the menu?

Wish I could be there, and best wishes to all. Have something single malt and/or craft brewed for me.

Perhaps someday there will be a meetup somewhere near KC that I can make.


Posted by: Dr Paisley | Link to this comment | 07- 4-07 12:15 AM
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People have recollected making the proposal in 48 before.


Posted by: ben w-lfs-n | Link to this comment | 07- 4-07 12:22 AM
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Goodness knows why I'm reading this thread, but I'm glad I did:

Neil - bloody hell, very sorry to hear about your baby, glad he seems to be doing well.

Chopper - hope everything went brilliantly and welcome to the Chopperette.


Posted by: asilon | Link to this comment | 07- 4-07 2:41 AM
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Well, that was easy. 5 hours from when we arrived at the hospital, no tears, calm throughout, no pitosin... Shit. It's almost disorienting compared to last time.

Oh my god, my wife is a champ. The baby is beautiful, y'all (despite the smooshiness, etc., in the pictures). Did I say pictures? Oh yeah.


Posted by: Chopper | Link to this comment | 07- 4-07 7:54 AM
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Ogglewogglewiddle nose! Congrats, Chopper. She's beautiful.


Posted by: Cala | Link to this comment | 07- 4-07 7:57 AM
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Oh, what a beautiful baby (and Mrs C. looks charming herself). Yeah, when everything goes smoothly, it's still a very impressive process, but not so bad. And a very considerate time to be born -- allowing for cleanup, dinner, and maybe even some part of a night's sleep.


Posted by: LizardBreath | Link to this comment | 07- 4-07 8:10 AM
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53: That's not a caecilian, it has limbs.


Posted by: Cryptic Ned | Link to this comment | 07- 4-07 8:14 AM
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I would think the relevant criterion for being caecilian would be absence of eyes.


Posted by: ben w-lfs-n | Link to this comment | 07- 4-07 10:53 AM
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53 is so sweet, Chopper. Lucky Mrs. C.


Posted by: bitchphd | Link to this comment | 07- 4-07 12:05 PM
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The baby is wonderful, Chopper. I'll be at Jupiter's on Saturday.


Posted by: froz gobo | Link to this comment | 07- 5-07 7:52 AM
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I'll try and swing by...that Jupiter red ale is good stuff.


Posted by: Googleplex Reader | Link to this comment | 07- 6-07 10:20 PM
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Sweet! Looking forward to meeting you folks.


Posted by: ogged | Link to this comment | 07- 6-07 10:39 PM
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Congrats, Chopper! Neil, best wishes for your baby's quick recovery!

And I want to have Opinionated Grandma's spidergrandbabies.


Posted by: My Alter Ego | Link to this comment | 07- 6-07 10:52 PM
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