Private channel session 265

16 messages over 1h 25m, 2020-07-31 – 2020-07-31.

A “conversation” here is an activity session — a run of messages with under 60 minutes of silence inside it. The channel had no native conversation boundaries.

2020-07-31 14:50 Robert F. Garry open PDF p.126

I just have one question- is Colin Wood really his real name?
2020-07-31 14:58 Edward C. Holmes open PDF p.126

That's essentially what I expected from Clare - she's always very careful, particularly by email (I've had to chat with her about a few sensitive matters). I agree with Andrew that there is a black mark against the reviewer and that weshould just write back and say thanks and just felt you had to know in case it escalates.
2020-07-31 15:01 Edward C. Holmes open PDF p.126

The Betoota Advocate is a spoof paper, like The Onion. So, it's all made up....except that the new outbreak in Australia did indeed started by security guards rooting returned travellers in hotel quarantine.
2020-07-31 15:16 Andrew Rambaut open PDF p.126

It's beautiful - just have to read it in a thick Aussie accent.
2020-07-31 15:21 Kristian G. Andersen open PDF p.127

When I saw the photo in the article (on my phone...) I thought it was a picture of Eddie... I mean, forgive me, but the guy is ~bald~ bold and holding a beer... :man-shrugging:
2020-07-31 15:22 Kristian G. Andersen open PDF p.127

For Clare, let's go with the majority opinion here - I think we should push her some more, but I see the benefits of not doing that... @Eddie Holmes do you want to reply back to her?
2020-07-31 15:36 Edward C. Holmes open PDF p.127

Yes, I'll reply. Let's keep calm for now - we can raise the stakes later if necessary.
2020-07-31 15:37 Edward C. Holmes open PDF p.127

Colin Wood is a spoof of 'Collingwood' - one of the most famous Aussie rules teams (the great Ian Barr supports them)
2020-07-31 15:42 Edward C. Holmes open PDF p.127

I gave my 1st talk in Australia in the late '80s. It was some heavy phylogenetics stuff. Not knowing, in that talk I said something like "I have major issues with rooting". Pete Lockhart then got his mate to ask me a question which was something like "We'd like to hear more about your rooting problems".
2020-07-31 15:56 Robert F. Garry open PDF p.127

Can I use this in my book?
2020-07-31 15:56 Robert F. Garry open PDF p.127

Proper attribution of course...
2020-07-31 15:56 Robert F. Garry open PDF p.127

Unless you are saving it for your memoirs Eddie!
2020-07-31 16:00 Kristian G. Andersen open PDF p.127

If ever we get that FOIA for our Slack channel...
2020-07-31 16:09 Edward C. Holmes open PDF p.127

Please do Bob. I can still remember the sniggering at the back of the lecture hall as I tried to explain the difficulties infinding the optimal rooting position.
2020-07-31 16:15 Andrew Rambaut open PDF p.127

Bob, if you do have any significant section in your book about Eddie, make sure you talk to Pete Lockhart. There are many many more stories.
2020-07-31 16:16 Edward C. Holmes open PDF p.127

Pro tip.