I am pleased to report that the godless heathens of Seattle, including the likes of Ophelia Benson (who, I learned, was once bitten by a gorilla, and thereby acquired the superpowers of strength, ferocity, and calm) and Dana Hunter, know how to close out a bar. Once again, a horde of cheerful chatty atheists had to be shooed out at closing time.
Too many to list showed up, but several of the previously less voluble have agreed to comment more. Here is their chance: introduce yourselves!
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It was great meeting you PZ and Ophelia and everyone!