Conference quark::human_relations-v1

    I would be willing to have a party at my home in Maynard some 
    friday/saturday night in october. Besides the usual people things
    that occur at a party I can also offer pingpong, air hockey, darts,
    music, tv/vcr's/movies(some befitting this notes file) as well as
    the area to handle 30-35 people(excluding b.r.'s). All I would need
    is to make it byob (drinking laws???since I don't know tolerance
    of all participants) and maybe ask everyone to bring a snack/hor
    d'oeuve. I am single and have 3 male room mates who enjoy a good
    party so no problems having it.
    
    If people would like to do it here, please note in your replies.
    
    al      not_afraid_of_having_an_"animal_house"
    

    I will be in Japan from the 11th - 29th of Sept
    and would like to see the party in October.

	Sign me up!  I'll bring my own keg (I'll be designated drunk and
    have my wife drive that night).  Anyone having any preferences on what
    kind of beer they want should send me mail.

							-davo


    p.s.  If you're lawsuit prone, you don't get any of MY beer.

    	I, for one, am looking forward to meeting the infamous Davo - and
    some of you other more "vocal" members of this conference...
    
    	I would come (barring any unforseen commitments).
    
    	Molson Golden, Davo?
    
    						--Doug

    Did I hear someone say ping-pong AND air hockey!? Yahoo..!
    
    Bahama Mama

    Sounds terrific.  Just what I need:  an excuse to cook!!! :-)
    Could we make it a Saturday so I can have time for cooking and 
    so Don could come too if he wants to?
    
    Also, could someone give some motel/hotel references relatively
    near the party (it's close to 1 1/2 hours from our home) and I would
    just as soon not face that drive after a party!!!
    
    Audrey

    
    A HUMAN_RELATIONS Noters Party sounds like a GREAT idea!!  I'd love
    to go and meet some of you I haven't already met at other NOTERs
    Parties and whose REPLYs in this conference have impressed me!!
    No problem doing BYOB, and some munchies to go with them.  October
    sounds fine for me, but if preferences are in order, Saturday is
    better, and Oct. 4 and 18 are best on my end (since my ex has the
    kids those nights ;-) ).  Thanks for being willing to host such
    a get-together!!
    
    					Joe

A PARTY SOUND GREAT. BUT SOME RELATED QUESTIONS:

Can we discuss notes or even have hard copy of same?

If so, does this preclude bringing S.O.s, since they may not be 
DECcies?

Discussion...


	Mike

    re: .1
   
    *    I would think SO's would be okay from my end.
    *    I figured fri would be better for deccie's - sat would be better
         for me to have everything ready
    *    If saturday we could have small barbque maybe start at 2-3
         p.m. in afternoon could play volleyball, horseshoes etc if
         weather permits
    *    motels - can't vouch for quality 0nly nearness to house
          maynard motel  897-9371
          concordian motel 263-7765
          ho jo's   369-6100         
    *    I will check on a date/raindate for october and post by monday
    *    any other questions put into note as a reply
    
    
    al   
    
      it_is_starting_to_look_interesting_but_need_to_make_sure_we_have_a_
      reasonable_balance_of_couples_and_singles_"male and female"

    October 4 is good for me too, for the same reason as Joe Mozer.
    I don't see a problem with bringing SOs.  I'd like to have it on
    the Saturday.
    
    As for a balance - while that would be nice, the idea here is for
    the noters to meet, no matter what ratio of genders we have.  If
    you're specifically "cruising", you might do better to check out
    Singles Night at Purity Supreme (next Wednesday in Chelmsford) :-)
    
    					Steve

    
    Sounds like a super time.. Al you know I live in Maynard too so
    any help ya need you got!!!  Just give me a jingle and let me know
    what I can do to lend a hand.
    
    Looking forward to a good old house batch and getting away from
    the party at night clubs syndrome!!!
    
    later, gailann

    re:.11
    
    the intent of my mentioning a balance was to try and prevent some
    situations that I have heard mentioned of get togethers where the
    females felt intimated by the ratio and left the party feeling like
    a punching bag. Certainly didn't mean to imply a one to one ratio.
    
    I don't intent that the party be a singles cruise but an opportunity
    for everyone to meet in a somewhat neutral arena to have a good
    time, be it to strike up a friendship or get into heavy discussion
    re: human relations - a reasonable balance I think allows for a
    better rounded situation.
    
    summation - let the cards fall where they may - the important thing
    will be to have a good time for everyone for whatever reason that
    they come.
    
    al
    

    Re .13:
       Sounds good to me, but I think we'll just have to take our
    chances.
    
       I'd appreciate it if everyone who thinks they can make the party
    would send me mail at QUARK::LIONEL, so I can get an idea of how
    many people we'll have.  No commitment is implied.
    
    				Steve

One problem with a weekend party, is that for the next couple of months, DEC's
Canobie Lake outings are every weekend day.  In particular TWO's is Oct 4.!  And
I would *really* like to make the party. 

Jim.

	Gimme a break!  Canobie Lake?  What about the people who'll be going
    downtown for a ride on the Swan boats?  Or for a tour of Heberts Candy
    Mansion?  Then there's always Sturbridge Village and the Wayside Inn?

	Besides, who needs carnival rides when you've got a keg of your
    favorite brew?  Actually, for the AA folks out there, I noticed a new
    label of beer in the stores yesterday: Non-Alchoholic Guiness Stout.

							-davo

    p.s.  ...like takin' a trip withat leevin' the farm.

        The party sounds fantastic to me and I, for one, will rearrange
    my schedule so I can make it.  Wish everyone could be there.  Theres
    always the possibility of having more HUM_REL get togethers,  This
    one may be the first but doesn't mean it has to be the last!  For
    those who are not so lucky to be a NEW ENGLANDER, think about having
    your own.
    
    Keep looking towards the sun,
    
    Lee

    Canobie closes at 5, and I'm SURE the party will still be active
    through the evening.  In fact, I'd say that though we could probably
    open at 2-3 for outdoor activities, the real thing won't start till
    about 6.
    
    And I'd like to see more parties - I've already heard from one
    noter out west who might be able to make one later in the fall -
    so we'll just have to schedule one then!
    
    					Steve

    Hmm.. how about a group photo (or video), for those who can't make
    it?  I can handle either, and can dub video onto either Beta or
    VHS.  Send me mail if you'd like one, or if you have any comments
    on the idea.  (Some people don't like to be photographed, I realize.)
    				Steve

    Ok - it was a thought.  Probably a bad idea in retrospect.  Let's
    just have fun - no pictures.
    					Steve

    Besides, a video tape might be incriminating...		--D
    								;-}

    Hey, Dav0, how about drawing a great, big, cold glass out of that
    keg and drink it for Alabama!
    
    Wish I could be there...
    
    							Pat

    Well, a couple of questions:
    
    1.) What type of music will there be?  I am getting a little tired
    of going to noters party, when you can't hear the person who is
    standing right next to your ear shouting at the top of your lungs.
    I go home with an earache and a headache.  It really does spoil
    the fun, even if it is a good time.  Can we set an expectation before
    hand, that if there is music, that it will be a gentle tone?  Even
    the last outdoors party I went to (HI Corky!) the music was so loud
    you could not escape from it.
    
    2.) If this is going to be in a house, what are we going to do
    with smoking?  I realize that it is unfair to restrain people who
    enjoy this wicked horrible nasty awful habit[:-)], but in a smaller
    house, smoke can get very thick very quickly, especially if we have
    a large amount of people.  Is there an upstairs/downstairs type
    situation where we can restrict some of the smoke?

    3.) Kids - I would not bring mine, but there are some people who
    do, do we want to allow kids?
    
    As it stands right now, I plan on being there, maybe I can convince
    Bob to give up a weekend night to go to 8-). What day did you say
    it was 8-)??????
    
    Tamzen... Can I borrow my favorite outfit please??????
    
    GLK

    If I have anything to say about it, the music will be in the
    background.  We're there to talk and socialize - we can listen to
    loud music anytime.  If Al doesn't have a CD player, I have a Sony
    D-5 and will bring that plus my CDs - I have a wide assortment of
    Moody Blues, Dire Straits, Yes, Pink Floyd, Billy Joel, etc.  I
    encourage others to bring favorite discs too (but put your name
    on the cases).
    
    As for smoking, my preference would be that there is no smoking
    in the main gathering area or kitchen.  People who need to smoke
    can probably go outside - the weather should be ok.
    
    As much as I like kids, I don't think this particular party will
    be appropriate for them.
    
    As for alcohol - please make sure that at least one driver in your
    party stays sober.  Myself, I'm not a big drinker, so I'll volunteer
    to drive people home or wherever within a reasonable distance. 
    I'm sure we can locate "crash pads" for anyone who needs them.
    
    This is shaping up to be a fun event.  I'm really looking forward
    to it!
    					Steve

    I'll be there. It's about time. NETPARTY has been slow for a while.
    
    Saturday would definitely be better. I work Friday nights, so I'd
    have to leave early if it was on a Friday.
    
    --- jerry

Oooops!

	Bad news folks!  My in-laws will be coming into town from the
    27th to the 4th so I may have to ask for a rescheduled date of the 11th
    or some other time.  Ordinarily it probably wouldn't matter, but they
    are from Rockford Illinois, and they only get out this way once a year
    or so (in other words, I blow them off and I'm dead meat).

	What would everyone say to the 11th or 18th?  Sorry about this,
    I thought they'd be gone by then because they were arriving in "mid to
    late September" and will only be here a week.

								-davo

    p.s.  I'm bringing the beer, so keep this in mind. ;^)

        I'd love to come. Pending the finding of a baby-sitter, I will.
        As to music, I too am willing to bring some quietish CDs, As to
        smoking, if there is much, this being allergy season, I shan't
        be able to stay very long. I would greatly appreciate it if
        smoking happened outdoors, but won't insist.
        
        JimB. 

    Re: Davo's in-laws...
    
    	I cast a vote for the 18th as second choice.  The 11th is my
    father's birthday and I won't be around...
    
    (-: Can't you put them on an early flight back home on the 4th? :-)
    
    						--Doug

    I would feel much more comfortable with smoking (and I do) OUTSIDE 
    only.  
    
    Audrey

    
    If the 4th is not good, the 18th is my 2nd choice (again, no kids
    that weekend), but if it's the 11th, I can POSSIBLY make it..
    
    RE: Smoking, I agree with Audrey in -.1 (as I also do smoke for
    now) but outside would be OK as long as there aren't too many
    mosquitos around as they love my blood!!
    
    				Joe

    Actually, the 18th (or the 11th) is ok for me too.  Is the 18th
    BAD for anyone?  (I hope we can settle on SOME date before next
    year!)  I think it would be a real shame if our most controversial
    noter [:-)] couldn't attend.
    
    						Steve

    Re: party questions
    
    *  It appears that the 18th will be good for myself and roommates.
    
    * so   date : 18oct86 
           time : let's say we can start around 2:00 p.m. - this will
                  allow for some outdoor activity if weather cooperates
           location : Al Flood's house
                      18 Patti lane 
                      Maynard, Mass
                      phone  897-9502
                        
                     send me a mail message and I will send a rough
                     map of how to get here from maynard area. If you
                     need more specifics send me mail with where you
                     are coming from and I will try to lead you in better.

       other ???'s
    
         smoking  -  I am a smoker so:
    
                     the house is two levels
                            top level has l.r. d.r. and kitchen with
                            deck off d.r. - backyard has 2 bug killers
                            and weather should be sufficiently cool
                            that bugs are gone. 

                           lower level has family room, workshop area
                           and garage    

                     so how about smoking in lower level and on deck?
    
            music: I have a stereo and a decent collection of cassettes
                   which includes oldies (50's,60's,70's) and some current
                   (no punk - yech). I would prefer to keep sound down
                   due to my wearing a hearing aid. Stereo is in living
                   room.

           vcr's are in both living room and family room
    
           air hockey and darts in the workshop area, ping pong in the
           garage.

           grille is gas fired and on deck

           I think I heard some one volunteer beer - I have special
           ways for keeping kegs cold(practice makes perfect). Otherwise
           can we try to keep beer to cans(no glass) - don't have to
           worry about broken/getting cut on slivers. Glass ok on wine
           coolers and wine.

           backyard has volleyball, horseshoes, lawn darts, badminton,
           and small pool(probably will be too cold)
    
          I am last house on patti lane (dead end) - Please park on
          street but do not block my neighbors driveways
    
          MY house is no mansion but it is my castle. The furnishings
          are some new, some old, some antique and although we enjoy
          it, it will never get into Better Homes and Gardens or into
          a home decorators magazine, it is comfortable and casual.
          Some parties I have had have born a faint resemblance to animal
          house others more sedate, but all my friends DO enjoy partying
          here.
    
     anymore questions/suggestions or whatever???
    
      al
    

    Ok, unless I hear a lot of objections, we're on for the 18th.
    
    I'm unsure what to do about food.  Having everyone bring something
    is common, but in my experience it ends up with a lot of one kind
    of food and not enough of another, usually the main course!  Perhaps
    we can coordinate something.  I don't yet have a good feel for the
    number of attendees, but it seems like fewer than 20 have responded
    so far. Suggestions are welcome.  
    					Steve

	Yay!  Now I can come to the party without starting WWIII!  Thanks
    everyone for being so flexible!  As far as the beer, I'll wait until
    I get a chance to talk to Al and Steve to see what kind of turn-out
    we'll be expecting (probably won't know for sure until a week before),
    and then I can plan on how much to reserve (or maybe we won't even need
    a keg if nobody shows or nobody likes beer, etc.).  Anyway, I'm sure
    we can play it by ear!

	Looking forward to it,
							-davo

	October 18th is the first night of the World Series, hope
	you'll have a TV on if the Sox make it!
	
	I recognize some other names from the musically-inclined notes
	conferences, maybe we could have some live entertainment:-)!
	
	Oh, right, count me in!
	
	Mike

    Please NO LIVE entertainment 8-| !!!!
    
    The last several parties have been RUINED by the music being way
    too loud, and VERY unreasonable, and one of those was
    live-entertainment.

    I for one will be very upset to know I have driven 90+ miles, just
    to have to turn around again and go home because you can't enjoy yourself
    because the music is spoiling the whole party.
    
    Gale

    Let me repeat - we will be there to meet people and to socialize,
    NOT to be entertained.  Music will be in the background.
    				Steve

    How about a rememberance "toast" for those of us unable to attend
    due to geography?  Besides, it gives y'all a good excuse for at
    least one brew :-)
    

    re: 39, 40

    
     we are having the party in my home which is in a family neighborhood.
    I have neither the space, a nightclub license or the desire to do
    battle with my neighbors because I have a live band playing.
    
    The intent is for human relations noters to have the opportunity
    to meet and social with each other in a non commercial enviroment-
    let's keep it that way.
    
    your host for the night
    
    al flood
    

    I *think* what Mike had in mind was relatively quite acoustic
    stuff --- folk and soft rock, for instance --- not a rock band.
    
    Still, I agree that I'd rather have the music be on the stereo
    and the people be socializing.
    
    --- jerry

	It sounds like Al's house might be big enough (two levels) to have
    one area be predominantly music, and another predominantly conversation.

	From the sound of it, I doubt if Al would even be able to have music
    as loud as was experienced at the Sheraton Boxboro going away party for
    U.O.B.  From my experience, when things get that loud, usually some neigh-
    bor will call the cops and quiet things down in a hurry.

	I have been to alot of parties in my day (mostly at friends houses),
    and I can't remember one which didn't at least have a sterio with some
    kind of music playing.  Music can have a real soothing effect when the
    "DJ" is able to read the audience correctly.

	I think that we'd be real lucky to also get a little live entertainment,
    but (while I have been known to occasionally play loud "acid" rock on my
    electric guitar in certain settings) I think that some sort of acoustic
    instruments would be more appropriate.  Maybe I'll even bring a juice-harp
    and we could have a good old rockin' time!  By the way, I don't claim to
    have any musical talents whatsoever, so if someone who does is volunteering
    to play for the party, then I would think this would be a more viable sol-
    ution.

	As to where the music should be in order to isolate it somewhat from
    the rest of the party, I would suggest lumping all of the potentially
    offensive (noise and air polluters) into the same room.  Most musicians I
    know (including myself - although I'm not a musician per-se) can usually
    handle cigarette smoke, so I would think that this might work out best.

							-davo

    I've recently sent out a mailing to everyone who has said that
    they'd like to attend the party, either by replying to this note,
    or by sending mail to me or Al.  If you don't receive it, that
    likely means I don't know you want to come.  I really need to
    know so I can distribute information about the party and have a
    notion of how many people will be there.
    
    To date, I have 29 noters and guests on my list.  A few have said
    that they'd like to bring a guest.  That's ok, but remember that
    this party is primarily for H_R noters to meet.  Please let me know
    if you think you'll bring a guest.
    
    I won't be using the notesfile to post info about the party (unless
    it is something that everyone should know) - I'll use MAIL.  So
    if you haven't heard from me, send me mail.
    
    BTW, maps will be distributed a week before the party.
    
    					Steve

Just catching up...  18-Oct looks good for me.  I've enjoyed gatherings
of noters from a couple of different files, and look forward to this
one.

On the subject of music, it won't be "entertainment" and it won't be
loud, so may I suggest:  time was when many of the parties I attended
included a bit of group singing.  One or more people would bring guitars
(folk/acoustic) and those interested would suggest songs, sing, or just
listen.  Yes, terribly "sixties-ish".  Anyone interested?

    At one of the last parties we had in the house we did an oldies
    trivia/singalong. I have a pretty good collection of different oldies
    on cassettes and I would play different ones and partiers would
    try to guess name of song, musician etc as well as sing along to
    them. Us oldies enjoyed the flashbacks and had some good laughs.
    we could try that for some musical interaction.
    
    al     don't_ask_me_to_sing_because_I_am_still_trying_to_understand
           why_my_junior_choir_Instructor_at_Church_when_I_was_in_puberty
           told_me_a_frog_in_bucket_made_better_music!!!!

	If there'll be a sing-along, I'll be happy to strum along on
	my guitar... I don't know any Twisted Sister songs:-) Bob
	Dylan and the Beatles, on the other hand...

    Re .50:
    
    For you, Bob, we'll have you sing the flip side of "They're Coming
    To Take Me Away".  (For those of you who never saw the single -
    the flip side had the song recorded backwards - and even the label
    was printed in reverse!)
    
    A sing-along sounds like a good idea towards the end of the evening.
    
    				Steve

    Bob, I hope I didn't give the impression that the sing along to
    oldies would mean the geritol set. I was thinking along the lines
    of johnny horton, elvis, dylan, donovan, peter paul mary, you know
    late fifties to say early/mid seventies with a touch of born in
    the usa and surfin usa, animals, everly bros - get the drift??
    
    if you wish to bring some 78's then be prepared to crank the victrola.
    
    frog_in_the_bucket   like I wasn't born to carry a tune except in
    the shower where no one else can hear. most people who try to sing
    along side me end up being off key cause I mess them up so bad.
    hence a frog in a bucket sounds better
    
    
    al
    

    I'm not Mitch, but my father's name was Mitch...so you can sing
    along with the son 'o Mitch!
    
    				OO
    				\/

    as I value my life too highly and wouldn't want to ruin things for
    the others, most of whom seem to be reasonable people, I'll endeavor
    to stay away.
    	no thanks necessary.
    
    	rik s.
    

    I want to go!  Is it too late to show interest or have you reached
    your quota?
    
    I will keep reading.... and maybe get more info.
    
    by the way, not afraid of animal houses!
    
    As long as it's tame.....
    

    There is no quota - you're on the list.  If anyone else wants to
    come, please send me mail.  (Laura already did.)
    				Steve

    No quota! Count me in, sure beats playing Saturday night couch 
    potato in front of the tube. Can I bring my friend Carlo Rossi
    along; if he can't come I'm sure Ernest and Julio Gallo can make
    it :-) Do ya need dance/party music, I do dj stuff on the side
    and could mix up a coupla tapes.
    
                                        Ray

    No dance/party music need apply.  Your friends Carlo, Ernest and
    Julio are welcome, though.
    					Steve

    Re .62:
    
    As you can see, the crowd planning to attend the H_R party IS starting
    to be a crowd.  Al Flood informs me that we're starting to push
    the capacity of his house, so I'm going to cut off the list at 50.
    Additions to the list will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
    If you're past the cutoff, I'll have to put you on a "waiting list",
    awaiting a cancellation.
    
    So, send me mail if you want to come.  I think we'll have to discourage
    "drop-ins" due to the size.  Also, if you're on the list and know
    you can't make it, PLEASE tell me ASAP.  Mail only, please - notes
    here will be ignored from now on.
    						Steve

    Lemme get this straight... an invite only notes party.

    Elitist if you ask me.  ALl those who get Nixed because
    they didn't get their 'registration' in on time and still
    want to party can meet me at Chopsticks.

    Disgruntled party.

    Re .65:
        Nobody has been nixed - EVERYONE who asked to attend is on the
    list.  I don't see any basis for a complaint.
        The limit of 50 (which was actually up to 52, but we've had
    cancellations) was requested by Al Flood, at whose house this party
    is being held.  He felt that 50 was pushing the limits on his
    capacity for guests.  I am very pleased to note that NOBODY has
    been turned away.
        If you're not on the list and still want to go, send me mail.
    We can probably accomodate you.  But I don't want to just say "anyone
    can come", because I (and Al) don't want to find a crowd of 75 or
    more there, with not enough food and drink (and space!) to accomodate
    them.
    					Steve

Guest (Iris) and I won't be able to make the H-R party.

We will be spending the weekend cycling on Martha's Vinyard, unless
the weather is lousy.  This was not an easy decision to make.

Steve and Al, please be assured that this has nothing to do with the
Noters party.

It surprizes me that I feel so close to Human-Relaters, a group of 
people who I've never met.  And yet, feel I know and trust them.
Sorry, will miss (meeting) you all.

	Mike

P.S.  Somehow feels like maybe this should have been a note instead of 
vaxmail.

P.S.S.	Now it is.

	Anybody like college football?  I just learned that my Alma Mater
    (The U. of Iowa Hawkeyes) and the Michigan Wolverines will be playing
    next Saturday.  Iowa is rated 10th and Michigan is rated 4th by one of
    the polls (I forget which), and this game would pretty-much rap up the
    Big Ten winner this year and ultimately go to the Rose Bowl!  Aside from
    that, it's probably just another football game to most people.

	Anyway, I just thought I'd see what sorts of reactions I'd get
    (ahead of time) about devoting a TV room somewhere's in the house to
    the game?  Then again, what time does this party start anyway, maybe
    I'll just show-up after the game...?

							-davo

    Re .72:
       Davo, I think you'll have to fight off the Red Sox fans in case
    the Sox make the world series.  (Then again, considering the way
    the playoffs have been going, perhaps not... - just kidding, folks!)
    					Steve

    re .72:
    
    Why bother?  The only question is "by how much will Michigan beat
    Iowa?"  Just like this past weekend; those Spartans never learn...
    
    - M (from Ann Arbor)

	Ahem...for your information, the Hawkeyes have whipped the
    little tails off those worverines almost every year for the last
    five or six years.  Ever wonder why it's always been the Hawkeyes
    in the Rosebowl lately instead of the Wolverines or the Buckeyes?

							-davo

! HUMAN_RELATIONS party distribution list
! Number: 49
!
NM%NANOOK::SCOTT	! Lee Scott
NM%REGENT::MOZER	! Joe Mozer
NM%USMRW4::AFLOOD	! Al Flood
NM%TONTO::EARLY		! Bob Early
NM%QUARK::LIONEL	! Steve Lionel
NM%ANYWAY::GORDON	! Doug Gordon
NM%CECILE::SCHNEIDER	! Audrey Schneider + Don Lippincott
NM%BCSE::RYAN		! Mike Ryan
NM%PIGGY::LMCLAUGHLIN	! Lynn McLaughlin + Guest
NM%HERMES::CLOUD	! Phil Cloud
NM%ARGUS::CORWIN	! Jill Corwin
NM%ADAWS::MEIER		! Bill Meier
NM%INK::MWHITE		! William J. Buckley
NM%JUNIPR::DMCLURE	! Dave + Karin McLure
NM%ANT::WOLOCH		! Nancy Wolochowicz
NM%YODA::BARANSKI	! Jim Baranski
NM%AKOV68::BOYAJIAN	! Jerry Boyajian
NM%HUMAN::BURROWS	! Jim + Selma Burrows
NM%VAXRT::CANNOY	! Tamzen Cannoy + Anton Chernoff
NM%VAXWRK::NORDLINGER	! John Nordlinger + Guest
NM%ERIS::CALLAS		! Jon Callas
NM%STAR::MURPHY		! Dan Murphy
NM%VINO::MCARLETON	! Mike Carleton
NM%HIGHFI::BRODERICK	! Karen Broderick + Guest
NM%ATFAB::REDDEN	! Bob Redden
NM%ARMORY::MIKELISJ	! Jim Mikelis
NM%ASD::HOWER		! Helen Hower
NM%ASD::CONLIFFE	! Nigel + Alison Conliffe
NM%DEREP::GOLDSTEIN	! Fred Goldstein
NM%PULSAR::CFIELD	! Corey Field, Janice Buck
NM%KRYPTN::JASNIEWSKI	! Joe Jasniewski + Guest
NM%FSTVAX::FECTEAU	! Doreen Fecteau
NM%FSTVAX::SSULLIVAN	! Suzanne Sullivan
NM%BIZET::MAHONEY	! Brian Mahoney
NM%CAMLOT::DAVIS	! Marge Davis
NM%CSCMA::STRAIT	! Jeff Strait
NM%HAVOC::PWILLIAMS	! Petra Williams
NM%MYVAX::LSCHWARTZ	! Lauren Schwartz
NM%NFL::JALBERT		! Diane Jalbert

re: < Note 59.25 by MMO01::PNELSON "longing for Topeka" >
                       -< I wish... I wish... I wish... >-

>    Hey, Dav0, how about drawing a great, big, cold glass out of that
>    keg and drink it for Alabama!
    
>    Wish I could be there...
    
>    							Pat



	Haven't forgotten you Pat!  I'll make sure we all drink a toast
    to all the remote H-R noters who can't make it to tomorrow's party!

							-davo


    p.s. especially Alabama my home sweet home - of my relatives that is!

    All I can say is that I hope there's a to *avoid* any sports-
    watching that might go on, *especially* the World Series. There
    are people who actually believe that the world will go on
    turning no matter who wins.
    
    --- jerry

    World Series? Which country are we playing?
    
    Tamzen

    There will certainly be a place for those who aren't interested
    in pressing their noses to the TV, and that's where I'll be.
    					Steve

    All I can say is I wasn't at the least bit disappointed in anyone
    who attended the party.  The whole group, I'ld say, is NOT TOO BAD
    ( GOOD ) ( GREAT )!!  I knew most everyone there by notes and in
    person, all of you are much better.  When we have our next get together
    I'll again be the first to sign up. (Just make it a weekend and
    not a week day.)
    
    Always looking for the sun,
    Lee
    
    P.S. Hat's off and many thanks to our host, Al Flood and to the
    organizer, Steve Lionel.
    
    Now if we could only figure out how to arrange a party for everyone
    everywhere to attend.  - oh for the megabucks -

    I too think the party was a fantastic success!  I counted 32 guests
    - which means about 1/3 couldn't make it for various reasons.  That
    ended up being a very comfortable number - it was busy but not
    too crowded.  Lots of good conversations, and even a game of
    Illuminati downstairs ("Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean
    they aren't out to get you.")  I did notice, though, towards the
    9th inning of the baseball game that the upstairs was fairly empty,
    most people being downstairs catching the final minutes of the game.
    A big cheer went up when Boston won, and then things returned to
    normal!
    
    There was LOTS of good food - people really did express some
    creativity.  I couldn't begin to list everything there - so all
    I can say is THANKS to all - it was DELICIOUS!
    
    My special thanks to Al Flood for lending us his very nice house
    for the party - it was ideal!  And super thanks to everyone who
    attended.  I'm sorry that I didn't get the chance to talk to
    everyone, but I had a great time and met a lot of new friends.
    
    One thing is certain - we WILL do this again, and soon.  Watch this
    space for details.  Suggestions for future parties are welcome.
    
    One item I can't resist mentioning - Bill Meier and Jill Corwin
    are engaged to be married!  (About half the net knows this already,
    so this is for the benefit of the other half!)  Congratulations
    and best wishes to both of you!
    
    I think the following attendance list is accurate, but my memory
    isn't the best.  If I missed someone, my apologies.
    
    						Steve
    
HUMAN_RELATIONS party attendance list

Lee Scott
Joe Mozer
Al Flood
Bob Early
Steve Lionel
Doug Gordon
Audrey Schneider 
Lynn McLaughlin
Jill Corwin
Bill Meier
Nancy Wolochowicz
Jim Baranski
Jerry Boyajian
Jim Burrows
Tamzen Cannoy + Anton Chernoff
John Nordlinger + Guest
Jon Callas
Dan Murphy
Mike Carleton
Karen + Joe Broderick
Bob Redden
Jim Mikelis
Helen Hower
Nigel + Alison Conliffe
Fred Goldstein
Corey Field
Brian Mahoney
Marge Davis
Lauren Schwartz
Diane Jalbert

    re .83:
    
    Davo didn't make it?  Probably still crying in his beer over the
    game Saturday afternoon, right Davo?  :-)
    
    - M

re: < Note 59.85 by 2B::ZAHAREE "I hate notes!" >
>                            -< **** GO BLUE! **** >-
>
>    re .83:
>    
>    Davo didn't make it?  Probably still crying in his beer over the
>    game Saturday afternoon, right Davo?  :-)
>    
>    - M

	Well, sort-of.  I'm real sorry we couldn't make it, I was so looking
    forward to coming.  As it turned out, a couple of nasty twists of fate
    prevented us from attending (neither of which had much to do with the
    Hawkeye loss to Michigan 20-17).

	My Great Grandfather (Papa Deal) died Friday night.  He had just
    turned 99 a week ago and had a big Birthday party, so I think he died
    a happy man.  We thought seriously about heading down to Alabama for the
    funeral on Sunday, but flights were somewhat hectic on such short notice,
    and so we didn't go (although my Parents are down there now - they drove
    from Iowa).

	Anyway, determined to drown my sorrows and get psyched-up for the
    party at Al's, I started drinking shortly after lunch on Saturday morning.  
    This strategy seemed to be working pretty well, I was able to shurg-off
    the loss to Michigan fairly easily.  The problem didn't occur until
    (hampered by sneezing from our friend's cat), I took an alergy pill to
    relieve my nose.  Well, that was all she wrote.  I took a trip to the
    bathroom where I proceeded to get violently ill, and then I spent the rest
    of the evening passed-out on the couch.

	By the time I woke up, it was after midnight and I felt like I'd been
    hit by a truck.  Needless to say, we didn't make it to the party.  I feel
    pretty bad about the whole weekend, hopefully I won't be so "preoccupied"
    for the next party.  I hope everbody else had a good weekend.
    
							-davo

>       a game of Illuminati downstairs ... I did notice, though,
>       towards the 9th inning of the baseball ... most people being
>       downstairs catching the final minutes of the game. A big cheer
>       went up when Boston won, and then things returned to normal!

        Oh, they won? That's what the noise was? I was too busy fending
        off rival conspiracies to notice.
        
        JimB.

    To all attendees;
    
    thank you for coming, bringing munchies and being a great party
    group. I wish that there had been more time to get to talk with
    each of you longer, but the time just kinda ran out.
    
    special thanks to Audrey for the monster pot of mulled cider and
    the crock pot full of chili that everyone enjoyed. also thanks to
    Steve for the diligent organizing and the chocolate mousse.
    
    I would like to volunteer to have a warm weather party next summer.
    So when you all are ready for a barbque, let me know so we can get
    it rolling.
    
    al
    

   
>    I would like to volunteer to have a warm weather party next summer.
>    So when you all are ready for a barbque, let me know so we can get
>    it rolling.
    
     I'm ready :-)

			-jim-    

    Al, Steve, and all of you,
    
    Thanks for letting me come to the party.  I'm new to notes and you made
    me feel at home.  I enjoyed the party and enjoyed meeting everyone.
    You're a nice bunch of folks.  The party was *great* and the food was
    *delicious* (but I ate too much!).  Al, I enjoyed our air hockey
    match.  Never got the scoop on who won Illuminiti.  Who won?
    
    Thanks again!
    
    Diane
     

The Burmuda Triangle easily got the first seven alignments, but missed out on
the ripe plum of the SemiConcious Liberation Army (alignments:  Communist,
Weird, Violent, Criminal, Liberal).  The Mad Scientists never completed the
Orbital Mind Control Lasers. 

The Burmuda Triangle spent most of the time lying back and worrying about the
Gnomes of Zurich piling up all the world's money.  A needless worry in today's
world, because if someone has money, they are expected to spend it; putting the
Gnomes further from their goal of hoarding all the worlds money supply. 

The UFOs were just sort of 'there' for most of the game, without many holdings,
and then suddenly we had to worry about them taking over the world with all
their Weirds. 

The Bavarians quietly and steadily accumulated money and power, untill they had
a chance to win.  Then Zurich foreclosed on them and shredded their power
structure. 
                                                    
The Network had a constant battle the entire game fighting over transferable
power with The Burmuda Triangle.  ( IRS, Phone Co., Big Media, US Snail, ...)
After the Bermuda Triangle fought off all the opposition from the rest of the
world to grasp at the IRS (Criminal Government) and get their last alignment,
Criminal and failed, inches away from world domination (if only I'd transfered
that last few megabucks...), The Network won by tearing the Big Media from the
Burmuda Triangle.. 

Does that answer the question? :-)

Jim.

    Re: .92
    
    Yes, Jim, that certainly answered my question.  Thanks for the recap.
    Now I know why I watched the Sox game.....
    
    
               GO SOX !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    
    Diane
    

    Re: .92
    
    I guess you had to be there to understand the german spoken in 92
    8-)
    
    Oh, it wasn't german, it was french???? 8-)8-)8-)
    
    whatever it is... did ANYBODY understand it???

    All this sounds great...but time, she marches on!
    
    Any new get-togethers planned?
    
    (I'm new to H_R notes; tho have been active in FELINE and a large
    number of *work!* related notesfiles for some time.  With any luck,
    one of the next notes I read as I plod on through will answer my
    question...)
    
    You'll all just have to wait a while for an invite to my annual
    Ground Hog Day Brunch (a real extravaganza, going on since the
    early 70's, in honor of our family religion, of course).
    
    	Penelope, aka Cat_Lady

    RE: .95
    
    	Yes, as we speak the inital plans for another H_R party are
    being formed. The location will be my place in Ayer on the Pond
    and the date is sometime in June. (So those who want to swim may)
    
    	More on the party from Steve in the next few weeks..
    
    							mike

    Hey! I think that a HUMAN_RELATIONS party is a GREAT idea! There
    are alot of people in the worlds (that wasn't a typo) that would
    like to meet and be with people that care, such as the ones in this
    conference.
    
    I live in Lowell and I'm up for it. If there is one would someone
    please elet me know......IKE::BUCUVALAS.
    
    Thanx,
    Lenny

    I've set this note /NOWRITE - see note 277 for current party
    info.
    			Steve