MeTa post: Karnofsky alarm?

Well, whoever that "sockpuppet" is should be given an award for best comment ever. Honestly, I say that thread should be sidebarred!
posted to MetaTalk by GoingToShopping at 10:22 PM on May 15, 2008

MeTa post: Tokyo mefites to meet for a drink

I live here, so yes.
posted to MetaTalk by GoingToShopping at 10:12 PM on March 17, 2008

btw, what kinds of food/drink would you like? If you enjoy European beer (especially Belgian), then I know a fantastic place right around the corner from my apartment in Machida. A bit pricy, but the food and drink are absolutely fantastic. If on the other hand you'd like to go the more traditionally Japanese route, there are an almost infinite number of generic izakaya to choose from. Do you have one area in particular you'd like to go to, such as Ikebukuro, Shibuya, or something like that?... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by GoingToShopping at 10:42 PM on March 17, 2008

Not that I don't enjoy them, but potatoes, chili and cheese are hardly difficult to find in any industrialized country. I can tell you three different cities in Tokyo with an Outback Steakhouse, for instance.
Now what do they do with their potatoes and chili and cheese that makes it so special?
posted to MetaTalk by GoingToShopping at 11:34 AM on March 18, 2008

Eww, actually I'm busy on the 23rd. I'd assumed it would be the 30th, as Mai said she'd be flying out on the 3rd of April and that she'd be traveling from the 23rd till the 26th/27th.
On an unrelated note Mai, this bar you mention, does it by any chance have Chimay on tap? I have an uncle in Boston who's long since given up any hopes of finding a bar with draft Belgian other than Hoegaarden, and I've never seen any in the states during my 4 or so years of bar running there. If I can... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by GoingToShopping at 9:15 PM on March 18, 2008

It looks like Misozaki and the Gratisshades would be able to make it if it were the 29th, eh? Seems like this might in fact be the better day? I'm flexible, is everyone else?
posted to MetaTalk by GoingToShopping at 9:41 PM on March 18, 2008

I'll be there for sure, though I might be a wee bit late.
posted to MetaTalk by GoingToShopping at 6:56 AM on March 25, 2008

I'm somewhat concerned that news regarding the unavailability of our restaurant on the 29th was posted on the 25th, and it's now the 27th. Anyone still watching this?
If all else fails (and it looks like it has), any specific ideas for backup? Where shall we meet now that this first choice is gone?
posted to MetaTalk by GoingToShopping at 6:39 AM on March 27, 2008

Hrm, well I'll try my best!
I'll see you guys either at the park or later at the bar!
posted to MetaTalk by GoingToShopping at 7:14 AM on March 28, 2008

Whee, I had a lot of fun! Sorry to hear about your travails, Gen. I only found Mai and Whatzit because I'd recorded Mai's cell number before leaving my apartment. There was indeed no metafilter banner, so don't feel like it was your fault.
The hanami was quite enjoyable, even though I arrived quite late. In a bit of a haze I piled into Mochan's (whom I'd known for about an hour or so at that point) van along with Mai and her boyfriend and a few other people, all without having any... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by GoingToShopping at 11:48 PM on March 29, 2008

MeTa post: Temporary commenting lockout for bad behavior in AskMe?

I support the general concept, though I'd lobby that #3 be given slack for truly brilliant replies. Specifically, I recall one chap was asking about a strange hole in his head and noting that he had stuck a paperclip in to see how deep it was.
If any of you read the comment in question, you will undoubtedly recall the punchline and will giggle along with me on it.
Comedy, while unhelpful, can still be enjoyable.
posted to MetaTalk by GoingToShopping at 6:45 AM on March 20, 2008