... despite, or perhaps because of, seeing photos of him in the curly blonde wig.
:lol:

:shock:

I'll pack it just in case it's needed/warranted :wink:

That thing's never going to make it past US Customs, man. You'd have better luck trying to smuggle in something a little less toxic, like a bottle of VX gas. :roll:

Neil

so any updates melissa? :)

What do you all think about postponing TONMOcon? There are a couple of compelling reasons to do so, not the least of which is that some of the important figures won't be able to make it in April. Late summer would be the soonest it would happen, depending on the schedules of TONMO celebrities.

Melissa

I do personally think summer is better.

As I said in Chat the other night, Melissa is a SUPERSTAR for what she's done to begin pulling TONMOcon together, you guys have no idea. As such, she is 100% in charge of this puppy, and I support whatever decisions she makes, and am here at her disposal to help out in any way she needs!

i dont think anyone doubted you tony.... personally i dont have any preferences as to when it happens, just as long as i have some forward notice.... :)

In reference to WK's current sig file, I met Wavy Gravy at the 20th anniversary of Woodstock in 1989.

never knew there was any actual person by that name.... :rainbow:

i figured a hippy related quote from mr. burns would go over better than hippy quotes from cartman :)

Used to be a guy called Cavey Davey near where i grew up... he knew all the local caves and was the one called apon to search the caves when kids want exporing etc :)

Summer may be a great thing, cause I'd accrue more PTO by then!!!!

Anxiously awaiting more details!!!!!!

Carol

So cool that it will be in Boston...
Just wanted to add another voice of support for postponing in until later this year. I'm hoping to combine it with a research trip and April's a little soon...

:thumbsup:

That's settled - I'll call the aquarium tomorrow. This will give us some time to convince some muckety mucks somewhere that this is a great opportunity and they should seize it!

If my plans go well, I still have to go to Boston to research the restaurants before April. :)

Melissa

Y'all should bring along the Hippo for that research.

Neil

Um,

The Hippo, with his heat-retaining mass, is arguably better suited to Boston's current temperature than the thin-but-wiry Clem.

Melissa, that sweet new Mesonychoteuthis model that Steve has would make quite a splash if, say, it were to appear among the swan boats in Boston Common.

:twisted:

Clem

actually, ive already found one i want to hit.... Ming Tsai has one in the boston area called Blue Ginger, but i think its in Wellsley, thats quasi close right TTF?

While Hippos do retain heat well, when was the last time you saw one in subfreezing temps? (in the wild, for all you of quick mouth)

I agree... itd be nice if a Squid would terrorize the town for a day or two...

I think that the local authorities would put 2 and 2 together rather fast though...Tonmocon and a sudden appearance of giant squid (s)...
Melissa, you are fantastic! Good luck with everything! :notworth:
Greg

:notworth: Thanks Melissa!!! Anxiously awaiting MORE!!!!!!

Carol

So cool that it will be in Boston...
Just wanted to add another voice of support for postponing in until later this year. I'm hoping to combine it with a research trip and April's a little soon...

:thumbsup:

I don't suppose this means you are waiting till I get there in November?
I can be a celeb!

More time to make the badges is fine by me.

KRin

We haven't even looked at the calendar for August yet, so anything is possible. But it really depends more on Steve's schedule than anyone else's. After trying to pin down dates the first time, I think he's the busiest TONMOer if not the busiest person in all New Zealand.

Melissa

hey all, I went to the baltimore aquarium just a few day's ago, I must say it's a great event, they have like this 3d documentary movie and it was great, but unfortunately I forgot what it's called, its sorta like IMAX theater's in case anyone knows what it is. There are many places to go to around the baltimore aquarium, hard rock cafe, a HUGE barnes&noble bookstore, many local grub stops, hehe and malls--I think it's 2 of them which connect together snd one lead's you to a hotel. There is also a huge port with this gigantic ship at dock, very cool! There is a huge and beautiful restaurant less than a block away with many aqautic decoration's, indeed a must see place!
Also is there a schedule of some sort set up, melissa if you be so kind to pm me a week or two before you have everything planned out I would be most grateful so I can schedule ahead to take a few day's off from work and school. try to keep us updated mel. :)
-dave

So, any updates on tonmocon I?
Is it a for sure thing that it will be held this summer or it's still not a certain thing?
I and probably a few other's need to know the schedule ahead of time, that way I can plan out everything and take a few days off from work and school. :)
Oh boy, Im real excited, more than seeing steve's sequel on discovery channel to show this march I think, j/k Im more excited for this lol... :oshea: :squidaut:

Hi Dave

I'm excited for TONMOcon, too, but there's no news. We'll go over the dates when Steve O and Tony and other luminaries can make it and then it's time to find out what dates are possible with the venues. I'm betting sometime in the fall.

Melissa

Hi Melissa!

Fall could be good!!!! Anxiously awaiting!!!! :)

Carol

Melissa, tis there any updates, ay? :arr:
-dave

Hi Dave

It looks like I will be away for a few months (away from home, but not from work or TONMO) so autumn would be the earliest time. Steve's schedule needs to be sorted before we start talking about dates. I'm sorry for delays, but we're making sure it will be a good time for all who attend.

Melissa

Just look for a time when Neil will be in concert...I am sure the good doctor would make time to visit the states!!!!!
:lol:
Greg

wow, havent been here in a while, well just came to check up on any new stuff there was on tonmocon, I guess not at the moment eh mel? :)

No news, but we are optimistic and hope to hear from another aquarium in the coming week!

Melissa

Hey lot, its been a long time since I stopped bye, but a new addition to the family came along and my studies got in the way as well. Its been so long since we all spoke of tonmo-con but I hope to change that. A bit less than halfway into the summer break, we should definetly start making finalized plans, and get things moving!
Any help I can offer to you mel or tony, please pm me.

Best Regards,
-Dave :)

Wow, its been a long time since I came to these forums. Well with the site and all. I decided the ncaa wasn't for me after all. I changed my career path's and went into medicine. Anyhow, I still will do this all as a hobby; so when's the event?!? :)

While I was away, there was some talk with an aquarium in Florida, and I'll pick up on this. August in the US is a notoriously bad time to plan anything, while everyone is on vacation, so I'll send a note but not expect any response right away. Any news will of course be posted here.

Melissa

Sorry I was away for so long, but AT LEAST I finished my Ph.D dissertion already!!! Med school is over, (I changed majors at the last minute, ask steveO)
So to getting back to posting after like...a few months, :lol: when we going to schedule this for?
I now can dedicate time to this, helping with setting it up, medical services, transportation, food, etc. Just pm me. :)
also, want to say hello to steve and tony, mel, and um. Long time no see guys, but I was so busy you wouldn't believe me if I told you.

Also, alot of changes since I last was here. um.. is a special contributor, rats I wanted to be one! :heee:
The site looks wonderful tony, I expect this to become the most popular ceph site online, or is it already?
Tony, whats the link for the statistics of the board? I seem to have forgotten it. send it by way of pm please. thank you so much. :)
Best Regards

Congrats on finishing the paper...ton of work!!! There is some talk of having it in the summer of 2005, along with a few other gatherings...Melissa is queen bee on this one though, so we shall see what is up once she gets back from her whirlwind tour of the far east!
Glad you are back!
greg

ps...great avatar...funny bit !

TTTTTTTTTTTOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNMMMMMMMMMOO OOOOOOO CCCCOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

There is some talk of having it in the summer of 2005, along with a few other gatherings...

Hi Greg --

Next summer already? Fanfreakintastic! Except, if we're taking a vote on TONMOcon times when Mel gets back, may I humbly suggest anytime except 17-19 June or 19-21 August? (AnimeNext and Otakon, respectively, both of which I'm already registered for.)

Psyched to see everyone,
Tani

We'll see how this goes. We're still looking for a venue. This is a dratted week for trying to get in touch with anyone, so I'll wait until I'm back in NYC before getting updates on where we stand. You will be the first to know!

Melissa

We'll see how this goes. We're still looking for a venue. This is a dratted week for trying to get in touch with anyone, so I'll wait until I'm back in NYC before getting updates on where we stand. You will be the first to know!

Melissa

Sa-wa-dee-ka Melissa,

How was your Christmas in the Land of the Royal White Elephant? It was great to see that you found time in your hectic schedule to keep up with TONMO posts! If you get a chance again, let us know how you're doing over there. Have a beautiful New Year, and let's see what we can do about arranging a Big Apple Cephalofan Dinner -- Clem, are ya listening? -- when you return next month.

Many-armed hugs from your benthic bud,
Tani

Have a beautiful New Year, and let's see what we can do about arranging a Big Apple Cephalofan Dinner -- Clem, are ya listening? -- when you return next month.
Tani,

Will there be hippies?:wink:

Clem

I had a lovely xmas dinner, all about food rather than presents, and then slept through the earthquake this morning. I am fine. The earthquake in Indonesia has sent tidal waves across the Indian ocean. Many fisherman in India and Sri Lanka and probably elsewhere are missing. The tourists who are missing are primarily divers.

I've just gotten a message from another person interested in TONMOcon. Let's see what venues are amenable come January.

Melissa

I saw this and about flipped this morning !!! Glad you are ok ! :shock:

http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/12/26/asia.quake/index.html

Melissa, Wow!!! I too am glad you are ok!!!I just read this as it's the news on my homepage........Can't even imagine.....

Carol

yeah.... good friend of mine is over there on honeymoon.... lets hope he stayed around bangkok and didnt head phuket way....


nyc... hmmmm i guess that can work if a suitable city cant be found :heee:

Things here in Bangkok are all right, but the news from the south and elsewhere around the Indian Ocean is very grim.

I went up the Chao Praya river two days ago, and the river is higher than I've ever seen it. Stranger than high water in the dry season was that the river had changed direction to flow upstream away from the sea!

The tsunami can only have been terrible for anything human or animal in the way of the waves. In addition to the tragic human losses around the Indian Ocean, ecologists have warned that sand deposited on coral reefs in shallow water may kill some reefs. The crushing power of the tsunami may have broken reefs.

Melissa

I continue to tune into cnn now and again for updates, and still can't quite fathom the horror I feel...how horrible it must be there...glad you are still ok, Melissa...
Any news from your friends WK ???
greg

Any news from your friends WK ?

yup, good news... they were in Koh Samui in the gulf so they werent hit....

Mel, Im glad you are all right, and God Bless. Love you.