My 10 year high school reunion in '05 was painful and awkward enough (I was thinking "Who are these people?"). I can only imagine how much more distance you can put between memories and reality over 30 years.
Well, now - it depends. Did you turn out better or worse than everyone expected you to? if the former - they can be fun. If the latter - just go bowling. You'll get more out of it.
Leo, if you like, maybe some of us TWiT fans could swarm you as you enter the building, asking for autographs and such...you know, make you like like Mr Big Shot ;)
Five days? Crikey! I would balk at five days with relatives! (and we pretend to like each other) These folks must be special to you for you even to consider it. Look at it this way: It will only happen once and if you even think you might regret it, you should go. What the heck, go already, have fun. Your stalkers will all be here when you get back.
Well then he can always play the celebrity game.Play it down but secretly hope they envy him????
(I did meet Leo in Atlanta with The TSS gang,he is really down to earth.)
You could bring your new Nokia N95 and keep us informed! See how long it takes to explain a Jaiku to various middle-aged men and women, try out the pronunciation! 5 days should yield some interesting reports.
Leo, don't get me wrong...but I was under the impression that you didn't graduate? And, do you really wanna spend that much time in New Haven, CT? ewwwww ;)
Hey! I'm not that far from 50, and I'm here, I get it...Middle age in my case just means I've been using computers since way before some of you were born...so don't be too age-elitist! :)
What's the worst that could happen? You lose 5 days of your life. You may actually reacquaint with some potentially useful business contacts that you did not realise were in industries that cross with yours. Curiosity might have killed the cat, but I'll thing you'll make it through.
it all depends on how you feel about your HS friends (or not friends). it can be a lot of fun - after 30 yrs, everyone will have a lot of "news" to share.
Isn't there a way that Jennifer could bribe him to go to the 5-day College Reuinion by means of sexual transations, Listen, What he should do is hire a decoy and probally go across the border to Southern California where he will probally hide out as a homeless guy.
My Best Advice ... Only go if you know there will be people there that you'd like to catch up with. I went to my 25-year recently expecting to see friends that DID NOT show up. I was very disappointed and won't go again without contacting specific friends first. I still had some fun.
I avoid these reunions like the plague, with the thinking that, with stuff like Facebook, Jaiku, LiveJournal/Vox, etc., if I REALLY wanted to keep up with these people, I could. If I haven't seen/talked to them in a while, there's probably a reason. And this is probably why I'm a hermit.
Lvl 52 Human Mage here Leo. As busy as you are, were do you find the time to get to 21. It's taken me for ever to get to 52. My son, who lives WOW has a 70 mage. That game is SOOO addictive. Leeroooooy Jenkins!
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What Leo? You want our approval? :-)
2 years, 7 months ago by marksheppard
My 10 year high school reunion in '05 was painful and awkward enough (I was thinking "Who are these people?"). I can only imagine how much more distance you can put between memories and reality over 30 years.
2 years, 7 months ago by smperris
Well, now - it depends. Did you turn out better or worse than everyone expected you to? if the former - they can be fun. If the latter - just go bowling. You'll get more out of it.
2 years, 7 months ago by merwolf01
Leo, if you like, maybe some of us TWiT fans could swarm you as you enter the building, asking for autographs and such...you know, make you like like Mr Big Shot ;)
2 years, 7 months ago by Y83ross
It's better to go and waste a night then wonder what it would have been like had you been there. Geeks are curious by nature.
2 years, 7 months ago by stormbringer
Do yourself a favor, Once you get there, Run like hell.
2 years, 7 months ago by SU182
Unfortunately it's FIVE days.
2 years, 7 months ago by ChiefTWiT
Five days? Five DAYS? Good heavens! That's not a reunion that's a cruise.
2 years, 7 months ago by merwolf01
Three things you'll need Leo Laporte, A laptop computer, a survival kit with 5 days worth of food and your smile, Oh and a webcam.
2 years, 7 months ago by SU182
*FIVE* days?? Eeekk - how long can it possible take to say, "and what are you up to now?"
2 years, 7 months ago by smurph
Didn't you study Chinese History or something Leo? Oh yeah thats gonna be a fun five days lol
2 years, 7 months ago by Y83ross
I say you twitter/blog/webcam the whole thing. If nothing else, the rest of us would get a hoot out of it. Classic humor there, my friend.
2 years, 7 months ago by javajenn
Don't give in,never give up the good fight.OR....wonder how well everyone else is doing?
2 years, 7 months ago by deadhotbassist
Are you kidding, He will never be able to win this fight, Humanity as we know it may be doomed.
2 years, 7 months ago by SU182
My 30th College Reunion is this year but I'm not going. Forget about my HS reunion
2 years, 7 months ago by whhira
Five days? Crikey! I would balk at five days with relatives! (and we pretend to like each other) These folks must be special to you for you even to consider it. Look at it this way: It will only happen once and if you even think you might regret it, you should go. What the heck, go already, have fun. Your stalkers will all be here when you get back.
2 years, 7 months ago by dann
Well then he can always play the celebrity game.Play it down but secretly hope they envy him???? (I did meet Leo in Atlanta with The TSS gang,he is really down to earth.)
2 years, 7 months ago by deadhotbassist
Leo could take the 5 days and use them to explain to the other 50 year old what the hell a jaikus is.
2 years, 7 months ago by Y83ross
You could bring your new Nokia N95 and keep us informed! See how long it takes to explain a Jaiku to various middle-aged men and women, try out the pronunciation! 5 days should yield some interesting reports.
2 years, 7 months ago by gamgee911
Leo, don't get me wrong...but I was under the impression that you didn't graduate? And, do you really wanna spend that much time in New Haven, CT? ewwwww ;)
2 years, 7 months ago by HeyDriver
Just remember Leo, if you decide to go, it's been the same 30 years for everyone!
2 years, 7 months ago by SueN
Hey! I'm not that far from 50, and I'm here, I get it...Middle age in my case just means I've been using computers since way before some of you were born...so don't be too age-elitist! :)
2 years, 7 months ago by smurph
College reunions are the most useless thing in life -- second only to high school reunions.
2 years, 7 months ago by danhendricks
Leo, you could wear the hat and coat you wore to day one of GMT -- the dark and mysterious look.
2 years, 7 months ago by Fogview
Bring your laptop and WoW and hope for internet access.
2 years, 7 months ago by GeekSpeaker
What's the worst that could happen? You lose 5 days of your life. You may actually reacquaint with some potentially useful business contacts that you did not realise were in industries that cross with yours. Curiosity might have killed the cat, but I'll thing you'll make it through.
2 years, 7 months ago by JohnTheTechGuy
Your wife is named Jennifer too? We are legion, we "Jennifer's spouses"...
2 years, 7 months ago by randyhall
it all depends on how you feel about your HS friends (or not friends). it can be a lot of fun - after 30 yrs, everyone will have a lot of "news" to share.
2 years, 7 months ago by seajadep
Or bring an EDGE or EVDO data card and play WoW regardless...
2 years, 7 months ago by randyhall
Isn't there a way that Jennifer could bribe him to go to the 5-day College Reuinion by means of sexual transations, Listen, What he should do is hire a decoy and probally go across the border to Southern California where he will probally hide out as a homeless guy.
2 years, 7 months ago by SU182
My 20 year high school reunion is this year... I'm still debating
2 years, 7 months ago by RickMacMerc
Go see your mom while you're there
2 years, 7 months ago by zmama
My Best Advice ... Only go if you know there will be people there that you'd like to catch up with. I went to my 25-year recently expecting to see friends that DID NOT show up. I was very disappointed and won't go again without contacting specific friends first. I still had some fun.
2 years, 7 months ago by jbchurchill
I avoid these reunions like the plague, with the thinking that, with stuff like Facebook, Jaiku, LiveJournal/Vox, etc., if I REALLY wanted to keep up with these people, I could. If I haven't seen/talked to them in a while, there's probably a reason. And this is probably why I'm a hermit.
2 years, 7 months ago by mcflynnthm
Go only if you think you're doing better than the majority of them! :p
2 years, 7 months ago by SLam
I am a lvl 21 Orc Warrior. Take that you captains of industry!
2 years, 7 months ago by ChiefTWiT
Lvl 52 Human Mage here Leo. As busy as you are, were do you find the time to get to 21. It's taken me for ever to get to 52. My son, who lives WOW has a 70 mage. That game is SOOO addictive. Leeroooooy Jenkins!
2 years, 7 months ago by iflyjet
anyone seen that South Park episode?
2 years, 7 months ago by SLam
Hey, why do you have two "WoW" icons in your dock?
2 years, 7 months ago by merlyn