What a great bunch of people we have around here

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The thread revolves around a light-hearted and informal discussion among members of the Physics Forums community, expressing camaraderie and enjoyment of each other's company, often in the context of drinking and social gatherings. The conversation includes references to past members, current feelings of nostalgia, and humorous anecdotes related to drinking.

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  • Some participants express joy and appreciation for the community, with comments like "PF People ROCK!" and "What a great bunch of people we have around here!"
  • Several members mention feeling the effects of alcohol, with claims of being drunk or hungover, and share humorous experiences related to drinking.
  • There is a suggestion for a special thread for posting while drunk, indicating a desire for more relaxed posting norms during such times.
  • Participants reminisce about absent members, particularly Moonbear, expressing feelings of loss and nostalgia.
  • Some participants inquire about the timing of holiday celebrations, questioning why there was a party on a Thursday night.
  • There are mentions of a memorial for a member named selfAdjoint, with participants discussing its location and significance.
  • The conversation includes playful banter about drinking and socializing, with various members sharing their current drinking habits and food choices.

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The discussion features a general agreement on the enjoyment of the community and the fun of drinking together, but it also reflects a lack of consensus regarding the absence of certain members and the emotional responses to that absence.

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Participants express varying levels of inebriation, which may influence the tone and content of their contributions. The conversation includes references to past events and members that may not be fully understood by all participants.

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  • #31


DaveC426913 said:
I know y'all have your Thanksgiving at a weird time, but do y'all have you Christmas at a weird time? Why was everyone partying on Thursday night?

To make tribdog jealous of the fun we had while he was away.
 
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  • #32


Shoot. You guys didn't invite me?
Well okay. I'll start my drinking now.

BTW There is a memorial to selfAdjoint but now I can't find it. Anyone know it's link? Didn't want to bug Greg again.
 
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  • #34


Thanks Kurdt. I just remembered it was in the PF Library. I had asked Greg to add the Memories Thread and he did.
 
  • #35


I'm done feeling left out. What's up?
 
  • #36


Im drinking absolut, eating biscuits, and posting on PF. Life is good.
 
  • #37


A neighbor gave me a bottle of Baileys...Irish Coffee anyone?
 
  • #38


This thread is not fun. :cry: I am at work. :cry:
 
  • #39


Baileys goes very well with strong gusting winds and sub zero temps. I think I knew this all along, but its nice to refresh my memory.
 
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  • #41


Ahahahah, you have a open invitation.
 

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