Welcome Mississippienne to Baltimore Dopefest

[GingerOfTheNorth]

Agent Foxtrot and I have pinned down May 21 as the day of the dopefest to welcome Mississippienne to Baltimore. Weirddave and I will be holding this 'fest at our place in Dundalk, starting at around 2:00 pm and going through dinner and into the evening.

Everyone's invited - it'll be kid friendly, so bring them too. I think we'll do it like our Dope The Halls and do a sort of pot-luck thing, but we'll provide burgers and hotdogs; we'll ask everyone to bring something. We've got a houseful of liquor that we never drink, but beer and mix will be BYOB.

Who's in?

[Agent Foxtrot]

Sorry. I can't make it.

















:D

[FairyChatMom]

I'll have to let you know a little closer to the date. My spousal unit is facing shoulder surgery, but we don't know when yet. And this on top of the kid's surgery. I refuse to go to a doctor myself lest he find something that needs to be removed... :eek:

[ultrafilter]

I have to double-check, but I'm pretty sure that my sister's high school graduation is that day. If it is, I obviously won't be able to make it.

[danceswithcats]

Hokey-Smokey! Is she our trade for having let OpalCat go south? ;) (Preservation of the balance of Dopers and such). Sure. Sounds like a wiener!

I'll bring a case of brewski and a pot of German potato salad.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

...a pot of German potato salad.
Mmmm, bacon!

[Agent Foxtrot]

*Bumpity*

[GingerOfTheNorth]

I wouldn't worry too much about bumping until Monday. A lot of the regulars don't post on the weekends. I've sent out an email to those whose email addresses I have, but there are lots I don't have.

[ultrafilter]

No dice on the 21st. I'll have to catch y'all next time.

[Scuba_Ben]

I'm in; email received and replied to.

I may make a bacon-free potato salad.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

I'm in; email received and replied to.

I may make a bacon-free potato salad.
Ben, we'll make sure to have veggie burgers and/or fake cheese, so you can have a cheeseburger if you like.

[Scott Plaid]

::Scott walks in from Mississippienne is coming to Baltimore! (http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=6064900) singing to the tune of Camptown Races., "“Horse You Came In On” bar in Fells Point, do-dah, do-sah dah, all the day of May 5 long. Build a race track five miles long, all the do-dah day." Then he stops dead in his tracks.::

Wait, did you say the he 21st, in Dundalk? :( I might not be able to make it. I'll have to check. Saturdays aren't good for me, usually, but I'll have to see about this one.

Oh, and in the old thread, the following was said:Congrats to the both of you!

And also, damn you for moving to Baltimore! Move to Kansas instead!Just my two cents, I think the public schools in Baltimore are horrible. I taught Summer School one summer, and......Ugh. Unless you want to enroll your kids in a private school, when/if you have kids, I would advice you to get the heck out of Baltimore.

Wait, you're in Dundalk? Besides the fact that Ollies (http://www.olliesbargainoutlet.com/) is fantastic, I have no idea about anything to do with Dundalk. Nevermind my previous advice.

[norinew]

As I said in my email to Ginger, it looks pretty hopeful for us making this one. I think I'll bring a spinach salad and some beer, and also at least two kids, possibly three. Ginger, can a mud puddle be arranged for the little one? ;)

[MsRobyn]

We can't make it; we'll be in Texas.

But perhaps y'all will make it to Gettysdope II?

Robin

[norinew]

perhaps y'all will make it to Gettysdope II?
Ooooh, goody! I was wondering if there was going to be one of those!

[Agent Foxtrot]

Unless you want to enroll your kids in a private school, when/if you have kids, I would advice you to get the heck out of Baltimore.Sheesh...moving a little fast, aren't we? :eek:

[Scott Plaid]

Sorry, but while Baltimore is a lovely place, I don't think much of the public school, having lived through them.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

Sorry, but while Baltimore is a lovely place, I don't think much of the public school, having lived through them.
Which is precisely why we live in the county.

[Scott Plaid]

<snip>Wait, you're in Dundalk? Besides the fact that Ollies (http://www.olliesbargainoutlet.com/) is fantastic, I have no idea about anything to do with Dundalk. Nevermind my previous advice.</snip>On, and again, I may not be able to attend. I'll have to see.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

On, and again, I may not be able to attend. I'll have to see.
We saw that in your first post. No need to repeat yourself.

[Scott Plaid]

Why, what is this, a minor critique of my post? Prepare yourself for a flame war!

::Actually stops and thinks for a second. Then, acts abashed.::

Sorry, it's easy to assume that people do not read posts, when there is no sign of having done so, however, judging from your posts in other threads, I should have know better. I'll be good now., I should have know better. Sorry for overreacting, in reminding people of my post, I'll be good now.

::Slinks off, with an ashamed look on his face.::

[Agent Foxtrot]

av8rmike, gobear, UrbanChic, moi, etc...we'd sure all love to see you. Any idea if you're coming?

Adam

[GingerOfTheNorth]

av8rmike emailed to let me know he's coming. I haven't heard back from moi (and tdc) or gobear, and I don't have the others' email addresses.

[Misnomer]

I've been thinking about it and thinking about it, and I think I'm in! My very first Dopefest! :cool: I have to be up (and in VA) early Sunday morning, so a Saturday afternoon thing works well for me.

I'll be honest: I'm a little intimidated by the idea of going to someone's home -- and meeting so many Dopers -- when I haven't been at the SDMB for very long. But I'm a social type, and I think I'll be sticking around here for a while, so I may as well jump in! I'll be the new chick nursing a Sam Adams: just wave and give me encouraging smiles every now and then, and I'll be fine. ;)

(Can't I make everyone wear nice big nametags? Pretty please??)

Ginger, I'll e-mail you shortly about directions; I'll be coming from elsewhere in MD. :)

[GingerOfTheNorth]

I received your email. When it's closer to the day, I will ask everyone who wants directions to email me, and I'll send them out.

[Anita Vacation]

I'm in!

I'll volunteer to drive the Va bozos in my bus. I live in Springfield now and can pick up folks who don't have wheels at the Springfield Metro station.

[AnnaLucretia]

GAH! I am doomed to never come to another DopeFest, it seems...

I have a good excuse though - I will be in a hot tub in New Orleans, drinking hurricanes and deciding what kind of "shirt" to have airbrushed on.

:D

AR

[UrbanChic]

av8rmike, gobear, UrbanChic, moi, etc...we'd sure all love to see you. Any idea if you're coming?

AdamThanks, but I'm just not sure yet. Saturdays are usually very busy for me. The kids have so many activities on the weekends. Plus I work super hard during the week so I don't have to work on weekends. I try to spend as much time as I can with my boys on Saturdays and Sundays since Mom's essentially MIA during the week.

I've never been to a 'Fest, though. I'll give the invite some serious consideration. By when do you need to know if I'm coming or not?

[av8rmike]

av8rmike emailed to let me know he's coming.:eek: Well, I must have been on crack when I did that... I should have known that that's the day of the Hänsel & Gretel performances in Howard County. And unfortunately, it's not like I can go to the party early and then leave; there are two shows that day, at 2:30 and 7:30. :smack: Sorry, all.

[F. U. Shakespeare]

I'm in.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

:eek: Well, I must have been on crack when I did that... I should have known that that's the day of the Hänsel & Gretel performances in Howard County. And unfortunately, it's not like I can go to the party early and then leave; there are two shows that day, at 2:30 and 7:30. :smack: Sorry, all.
Crackhead. Sorry you won't be there. You're my favourite doper I'm not married to.

[UrbanChic]

I'll attend. I probably won't arrive before three, though.

Let me know what you want me to bring. I make a killer applesauce cake topped off with homemade caramel icing. It's wonderful. I can bring that and whatever else you'd like me to bring.

[Anita Vacation]

I make a killer applesauce cake topped off with homemade caramel icing. It's wonderful.
Now that sounds like crack. Please bring it even though av8rmike won't be there. :D

[UrbanChic]

Request granted. The recipe I use is for a single-layer cake. It's moist and a bit dense, so it should suffice. The caramel is a brown-sugar caramel. It's goood.

[twickster]

Damn, I'd been thinking "do I really want to drive to Baltimore for this," but the cake is calling to me. :D

[Misnomer]

"do I really want to drive to Baltimore..."Drive to Baltimore! Drive to Baltimore! You're one of several Dopers I've always thought that I'd like to meet someday. :)


(Hmm, hopefully that didn't sound at all stalker-ish...)

[moi]

I'm a possible "yay." (Thanks for the shout-out, Agent Foxtrot.)

I'll keep in touch via e-mail with Ginger re: my status, as I don't know what my work schedule is for May yet. Also, I'll need to figure out what I'm doing about getting to Dundalk since tdc works Saturdays; if anyone's heading to Ginger's from Charles Village or has advice about catchin' a bus to that area, send an e-mail my way.

Look forward to seeing y'all! :)

[Scott Plaid]

You know, you, I mean moi, it would help if we knew what neighborhood you lived in. Personally, I am planning to see if I can get clear schedual that weekend, and see if a friend can give me a lift, but I know busses do go down there,

[Edward The Head]

Damnit, I thought I could be there, but it looks like I'll be tooling around the southwest that weekend. Iris and I haven't been out there before and we've already got our travel tickets.

[FairyChatMom]

By when do you need to know if I'm coming or not?Yeah - when's the point of now return? Is a week before cutting it too close?

[FairyChatMom]

Not to be confused with "We no return you to your program already in progress."

Sheesh. The sun was in my eyes!

[GingerOfTheNorth]

You know, you, I mean moi, it would help if we knew what neighborhood you lived in. Personally, I am planning to see if I can get clear schedual that weekend, and see if a friend can give me a lift, but I know busses do go down there,

Also, I'll need to figure out what I'm doing about getting to Dundalk since tdc works Saturdays; if anyone's heading to Ginger's from Charles Village or has advice about catchin' a bus to that area, send an e-mail my way. (bolding mine)
10 and 20 go right past my street.

[Scott Plaid]

Mta weekend scheduals.
10 (http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/bus/schedule/10_saturday.cfm)
map (http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/bus/routes/bus/route10.cfm)

20 (http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/bus/schedule/20b_saturday.cfm)
map (http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/bus/routes/bus/route20_b.cfm)

[twickster]

Drive to Baltimore! Drive to Baltimore! You're one of several Dopers I've always thought that I'd like to meet someday. :)


(Hmm, hopefully that didn't sound at all stalker-ish...)

No -- no, not al all ... :eek:

[Anita Vacation]

Drive to Baltimore! Drive to Baltimore! You're one of several Dopers I've always thought that I'd like to meet someday. :)


(Hmm, hopefully that didn't sound at all stalker-ish...)

No -- no, not at all ... :eek:

It won't be the first time you've been stalked - or didn't you know? I suppose I should let you enjoy your bliss. Nevermind. :p

[twickster]

Oh dear!

[Anita Vacation]

Oh dear!
Oh, I kid; I never stalked you. But be aware that if you don't show up for this fest you can expect us to gossip about you. Turnabout is fair play. :D

[CandidGamera]

I have a good excuse though - I will be in a hot tub in New Orleans, drinking hurricanes and deciding what kind of "shirt" to have airbrushed on.

Cite?

You people keep doing these DopeFests in Maryland - close enough to tempt me, but far enough that it's quite a chore to make it out there.. Hmm.. maybe Gettysdope II.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

Sorry, but it's sort of where I live. Perhaps you can throw one, and lure everyone out to WV.

[twickster]

'Get-tys-Dope! Get-tys-Dope! Get-tys-Dope!" (changed a la "Attica" in Dog Day Afternoon).

You should definitely come to that -- a slew of Pittsburghers came last year, so it's definitely doable.

And if not -- well, Anita Vacation and I can hang out and gossip about you. ;)

[Anita Vacation]

You people keep doing these DopeFests in Maryland - close enough to tempt me, but far enough that it's quite a chore to make it out there.. Hmm.. maybe Gettysdope II.
You missed a really close fest when Norinew had the Fall Colors Fest in Cumberland.

[twickster]

Dammit! That should be "chanted," not "changed."

[CandidGamera]

Sorry, but it's sort of where I live. Perhaps you can throw one, and lure everyone out to WV.

I'm not really host material. I'm more wallflower material.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

I'm not really host material. I'm more wallflower material.
I like flowers.

The date approaches. We need to figure who will bring what.

[norinew]

I'm planning on bringing a sugar-free (yet quite tasty) dessert that I like to make, and my family loves. It's called Chocolate Fluff (or, alternately, West Virginia Mousse), and consists of sugar-free chocolate pudding with whipped cream folded in.

[Agent Foxtrot]

My buddy's fiancée taught me how to make a truly awesome meatless 7-layer dip. We can bring that and whatever else you ask us to. :)

Adam

[Agent Foxtrot]

Okay, I lied. It's not exactly seven layers, but what's a layer or two among friends? :D

Adam

[norinew]

Okay, I lied. It's not exactly seven layers, but what's a layer or two among friends? :D

Adam
Just wait awhile until everybody's knocked back a few beers, and no one will be counting. ;)

[ultrafilter]

I'll bring some beer. I'm good at bringing beer.

Of course, this implies that I will be there. Turns out my sister's graduation is just in the morning, so I have the whole afternoon free. I'm looking forward to this one.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

It'll be good to see you again, ultrafilter. I've seen you exactly once in about a year and a half.

[ultrafilter]

Yeah, I know. I'm aiming to get better about that.

[danceswithcats]

Really, Dude. You're on my MIA list along with Meros and Frank#2. :)

[ultrafilter]

Guys, guys. There's no need to guilt-trip me. I'll be there!

[twickster]

Yeah, really -- don't you think comparing him to Meros is a bit harsh? Frank #2 showed up for Gettysdope, at least.

[UrbanChic]

In addition to the applesauce cake I mentioned in an earlier post, I'll bring whatever else you need me to bring.

[Anita Vacation]

Really, Dude. You're on my MIA list along with Meros and Frank#2. :)
Hey, the dude came to the Scoutfest in the snow, Dude! On a weeknight, no less. I think with that effort he has fully renew his MAD membership. :D

[Anita Vacation]

"renewed", Dude.

[Scott Plaid]

Man, that's lude!

Back on topic, If I can come, I'll bring Grand Mariner Brownies. However, I have no idea how many servings I should make. Any Idea?

[GingerOfTheNorth]

Man, that's lude!

Back on topic, If I can come, I'll bring Grand Mariner Brownies. However, I have no idea how many servings I should make. Any Idea?
We usually have anywhere from 20-40 people in the house. Make what you make, and when they run out it's too bad for everyone else.

We'll need snackies, side dishes, and byo beer. I don't know yet if we'll be doing burgers and hot dogs, or pit beef. Dave hasn't decided so I don't know. We'll provide pop (soda for you Americans :P) and the main dish.

[F. U. Shakespeare]

How would a tray of snack veggies (carrots, celery, etc.) be?

[UrbanChic]

We usually have anywhere from 20-40 people in the house. Make what you make, and when they run out it's too bad for everyone else.Wow. I guess I'd better bring a few cakes, then, huh?

As far as the side dishes are concerned, let me think about what I'm good at making, what vegetables are in season now and what can feed a crowd that size. I'll post back in a few days with some suggestions.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

How would a tray of snack veggies (carrots, celery, etc.) be?
That'd be great. It'll keep me away from (too much of) UrbanChic's cake.

[danceswithcats]

Ladies. An element of guy interaction is busting one another's chops. Ultrafilter is a cool guy IMO, and I'm sure he understands where I'm coming from on a mano-e-mano basis. No offense was meant.

[ultrafilter]

Dude, you're telling them all our secrets!

[Tranquilis]

Mmmmmaybe.

Say, 50-50 right now, but I'll know more later tonight.

[Misnomer]

Ultrafilter can take my spot, as I'm no longer able to attend: my boss got her EdD this year, and she just announced that her graduation party is that day. But the next time Mississippienne moves in with Agent Foxtrot, I'm there! ;)

[Tranquilis]

Call Intaglio and I '70-30' now. If we're able, kidlets will be in tow...

[Anita Vacation]

Ladies. An element of guy interaction is busting one another's chops. Ultrafilter is a cool guy IMO, and I'm sure he understands where I'm coming from on a mano-e-mano basis. No offense was meant.
Thank you for explaining that, dwc. Interaction among guys can be a puzzling and mysterious area to us gals. I think we all learned a little more about this mano-e-mano business last week when Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah and Bush walked hand-in-hand at the Bush ranch. :D

[ultrafilter]

On a totally unrelated note, Anita, do you still have room in the bozo bus for one more?

[Anita Vacation]

On a totally unrelated note, Anita, do you still have room in the bozo bus for one more?
Absolutely! We can work out details by email.

Any other NoVa bozos want to hop on the bus?

[GingerOfTheNorth]

Bump.

We spent the weekend in Florida and have just returned. I'm not going to promise a spotless house, but there won't be any monkey poo anywhere.

Who's coming?

[ultrafilter]

I'm still in.

[twickster]

No monkey poo? **pouts** I was iffy -- alas, I'm now out completely. See y'all at Gettysdope.

[F. U. Shakespeare]

I'll be there.

Bump.

We spent the weekend in Florida and have just returned. I'm not going to promise a spotless house, but there won't be any monkey poo anywhere.

Who's coming?

[norinew]

Well, like twickster, I was kinda looking forward to the monkey poo. But I'll be there anyway. Hubby, my 14-year-old daughter and my five-year-old daughter will be with me.

[Scuba_Ben]

I'll be there.

[danceswithcats]

I'll be there. I can probably round up a monkey if you'd like authentic monkey poo.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

I'll be there. I can probably round up a monkey if you'd like authentic monkey poo.
Thanks, but I'm allergic.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

A very slight change in plans... we're going to start at 1:00 pm rather than two, as SOMEONE (*coughFoxtrotcough*) can't keep his dates straight and has another engagement he can't break that evening.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

Alrighty...

So far, I have:

danceswithcats - Beer (we expect no less from you) and German Potato Salad
ScubaBen - non-bacony potato salad
Norinew = spinach salad and/or WV Mousse
UrbanChic - crack cake and perhaps a side dish
Moi and maaaaaaaybe tdc
AnitaVacation
Agent Foxtrot and the guest of honour - 7-layer dip (and something to dip into it?)
Ultrafilter - Beer
Scitt Okaud (tentative) - brownies
FU Shakespeare
Tranquilis and Intaglio

There are a few other people invited as well. I'd like for everyone to email me (even if I have your address already) and I'll send out directions. gingerofthenorth at hotmail dot com.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

I am feeling rather invisible. As of this moment I have received e-mails from only two people.

[Scott Plaid]

Sorry, I would send you an email, but for me, it is still quite up in the air.

[Wendell Wagner]

Is this still on? May 21st at 1:00 PM right? Could you E-mail me directions for getting there?

[Anita Vacation]

Ultrafilter and I will be getting there around 4:00. Will someone please volunteer to hide some food from the vultures for us? There'll be beer in it for you! :D

[danceswithcats]

Too bad-we'll eat it all, but will be happy to advise you of how yummy it was. :D

I'm going to remind meros.

[ultrafilter]

Too bad-we'll eat it all, but will be happy to advise you of how yummy it was. :D

That would make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.

[danceswithcats]

That would make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.

You can always feast on the hops and barley food group. ;)

[ultrafilter]

I'm not sure you'd like me much more if I'm drinking on an empty stomach.

[danceswithcats]

I like you no matter what, pal.

Email just received: meros and merosgal have said they will be in attendance.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

Sorry I didn't get to emailing yesterday. I was down with a 24-hour thing or food poisoning of some type. Those that have asked for directions, I will email them right away.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

Emailed. If I forgot you, email me and let me know.

[Anita Vacation]

I will bring veggies and dip, OK?

I recall that your street is adorably narrow - what is your advice about where to park.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

Wherever you can. You can park on Dundalk Avenue, on our street, or on the street at the other end of our street. There is a small parking lot at the end of our alley, and I'm not sure if you can park there or not. I'm leaning toward yes.

[Anita Vacation]

Thanks. Are you feeling better?

[GingerOfTheNorth]

There is no possible way I could have felt worse, unless it involved hot pokers to my soft parts. So, yes.

[Anita Vacation]

There is no possible way I could have felt worse, unless it involved hot pokers to my soft parts. So, yes.
YIKES! :eek:

[F. U. Shakespeare]

Well, I had planned to bring a tray of snack veggies (see post #70) -- is there room for a second one?

I will bring veggies and dip, OK?

I recall that your street is adorably narrow - what is your advice about where to park.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

Bring whatever you like. I'll eat tons of veggies.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

Oh, and I forgot to mention: I've got burgers (beef and veggie) and buns, and I bought pop. Coke, diet Sprite, Ginger Ale, and (I think) Sprite. If you want something else, bring it.

[Anita Vacation]

Well, I had planned to bring a tray of snack veggies (see post #70) -- is there room for a second one?
I can bring hummus and pita instead.

[UrbanChic]

Oh, and I forgot to mention: I've got burgers (beef and veggie) and buns, and I bought pop. Coke, diet Sprite, Ginger Ale, and (I think) Sprite. If you want something else, bring it.I can bring bottled water. Also, will you have cheese for the burgers? If not, I can bring an assortment of sliced cheeses (cheddar, swiss and munster).

[F. U. Shakespeare]

I'm a Diet Coke drinker, and I suspect there are others, so I'll bring a few bottles (along with the veggies).

[GingerOfTheNorth]

UrbanChic (I want to call you Juanita!): we have 'cheese' - that is, processed cheese slices.

I also have Minute Maid Lemonade. And a few stray cans of other stuff left over from Dope-The-Halls at Christmas.

[UrbanChic]

You--and anyone else, really--can call me Juanita.

I'll bring cheese, bottled water, applesauce cakes and an as yet unknown side dish or two.

[ultrafilter]

I can bring hummus and pita instead.

I'm up for this. But it would be nicer to everyone if you kept it out of reach for the trip up.

[Anita Vacation]

I'm up for this. But it would be nicer to everyone if you kept it out of reach for the trip up.
Is this because you like hummus and will eat it all or because if you eat the hummus we won't want to be near you? Ginger and Dave have a small back porch where you could be banished if necessary.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

If we banish him to the back porch, nobody will get burgers. Urban Chic: You outdo yourself. Thank you so much.

I think we'll start cooking around 3 or so. If we need more burgers, we'll run out for them.b

[ultrafilter]

There will be no banishing necessary. I just like hummus, is all.

[UrbanChic]

What do you guys think of Insalata Caprese--tomato and mozzarrella salad? It's beautiful AND yummy.

Yes, unless someone vehemently objects, I'm going to bring one.

[UrbanChic]

Do you enjoy olives and a good, crusty bread? If so, I could bring a few loaves to accompany a bright tapanade.

[FairyChatMom]

Just for the record, we shan't be able to attend - an old, old friend is coming into town on Saturday. Too much stuff happens at once.

[Scott Plaid]

There is no possible way I could have felt worse, unless it involved hot pokers to my soft parts. So, yes.Don't worry, I won't be able to make it. :)

[GingerOfTheNorth]

Alrighty. The house is about as clean as it's going to get, we've got ice and mixers, and I'm not going to cut the watermelon until there are people here.

[norinew]

We're going to be leaving here in the next ten minutes or so, only stopping on the way down to pick up some beer. We should be there by about 1:30.

[Angua]

Wendell Wagner's just told me about this. I'm in DC at the moment. Room for one more? I'll bring some beer and nibbles.

[GingerOfTheNorth]

Of course, Angua! I'll email details to you at the email address in your profile.

[Tranquilis]

Once again, the WeirdNorths throw a great party.

:)

Glad we could make this one... It's been too long. Thank y'all very much!

[GingerOfTheNorth]

You're welcome. It was nice to see you again, and burn my face off with the chili.

[Tranquilis]

Heh!

Next time, I'll bring a sample of what I consider hot chili!

;)

Glad you liked it, though. It's nice to get outside validation.
:)

[UrbanChic]

After following the intrepid and most excellent navigator known as Agent Foxtrot, I made it home. If neither he nor Mississippienne post to this thread in the next hour, I'm going to form a search party. Who's with me?

As most of you know, I'm anti-smiley, but I weren't, I'd be inserting a winking smiley right...about...now.

Thanks for having us Weirddave and GingerOfTheNorth. Ian and Jimmy are so adorable. It was wonderful meeting all of you. I really enjoyed talking with your daughter, norinew; she's something special. Angua, wow. It was a great surprise to meet you.

Finally, feel better Weirddave. Or don't. I don't care. (again with the winking smiley business).

[Tranquilis]

Somehow... I think Agent Foxtrot and Mississippienne have better things to do, right about now.

And I'm not anti-smilie, so: ;)




:p

[Tranquilis]

(note: Above post 100% tongue-in-cheek.)


;)

[Angua]

Hi. Just got back to my hotel. Ginger , Weirddave, you guys rock! It was lovely to meet you all, and Ginger and Weirddave were excellent hosts. Anytime any of you are on my side of the Pond, please let me know. :D

[ultrafilter]

Great party.

[danceswithcats]

Great to meet some new faces amidst the usual crazy chatter of a DopeToGether, and hang out with the rest of the cool kids. Thanks for putting up with all of us yet again. :D

[Agent Foxtrot]

After following the intrepid and most excellent navigator known as Agent Foxtrot, I made it home. If neither he nor Mississippienne post to this thread in the next hour, I'm going to form a search party. Who's with me?
Thanks for the props, Juanita. :) Great dopefest, guys. As usual, Dave and Ginger throw a most excellent shebang. Angua, let us know if you're ever back in the States... we'll take you out for burgers and a stout! Mississippienne says she's coming to Birmingham to eat your chocolate cake ("Every crumb of it!")! F.U. Shakespeare, great discussion on the power of good teachers, and I want to hear you play some blues next time! When are we all doing this again? :D

Adam

[norinew]

Didn't get to post last night; by the time we got home and got my oldest daughter's angst hashed out, got the little one tucked in, etc., it was way past my bedtime!

Had a great time! Thanks, Ginger and Dave! It was so neat to meet Dopers I never met before.

[FairyChatMom]

*sigh*

Dear old friend never showed, never called. Sounds like we missed a good time...

[Angua]

Angua, let us know if you're ever back in the States... we'll take you out for burgers and a stout!

I will! It was absolutely great to meet you guys. :)

Mississippienne says she's coming to Birmingham to eat your chocolate cake ("Every crumb of it!")!

She's more than welcome to. In fact you all are more than welcome to do so. :)

[Anita Vacation]

*sigh*

Dear old friend never showed, never called. Sounds like we missed a good time...
Pity, that. Ultrafilter and I gave Angua a ride back to Pentagon City and she asked about you, FCM, and said she would have liked to meet you.

I had a lovely time. It was nice to talk to Dopers old and new, and Ra, who has certainly achieved honorary Doper status by now.

Speaking of Ra, you and the other guys on the front porch: Ixnay on the iamondday eisthay. OK? :eek:

:D

[GingerOfTheNorth]

I think Jimmy was jealous of Ian, as he started crawling today.

[norinew]

I think Jimmy was jealous of Ian, as he started crawling today.
Not jealous, just imitative. :)

[norinew]

I really enjoyed talking with your daughter, norinew; she's something special.
Thanks. For the most part, I enjoy her.

[Tranquilis]

I think Jimmy was jealous of Ian, as he started crawling today.
:D

Not so much jealous, perhaps, as lacking an example until yesterday...