# Amsterdope! (Psssst...BoomFly) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 9, 2001, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132 "2001-01-09T08:07:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/81 "2001-01-11T13:13:50Z")
oohh… I’m tempted to miss my family gig to stay with the dopers in the YMCA! I can just about see coldy in the lcop outfit and a fake moustache Young man… (coldy doing the finger pointing thing) BWAHAHAHAHA ---
**Author:** ![tatertot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@tatertot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tatertot)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/82 "2001-01-11T13:19:16Z")
OOOOH! OOOOH! OOOOH! That reminds me! Jasper, did you find out wear we can find ABBA jumpsuits for our Kareoke night??? I want a pink one with spangles, lots and lots and lots of spangles! Okay, so far DoperABBA is just me & Cloggy, who wants to be the other two? ---
**Author:** ![yojimbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yojimbo/32/232_2.png) [@yojimbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yojimbo)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/83 "2001-01-11T13:22:58Z")
I’ll do it if I can be Agnetha. ---
**Author:** ![tatertot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@tatertot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tatertot)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2001, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/84 "2001-01-12T14:38:53Z")
**Yoji** , I wanted to be Agnetha! Hey, guys we really need to get a move on finding out where to stay! It looks like it’s going to be a big crowd, and we might even have suprize visitors from the States! Hoo!Ahh! Hey, for those of you in the States who might want to come, check out Northwest, sometimes they have awesome deals to Amsterdam and it is low season… ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2001, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/85 "2001-01-12T14:55:40Z")
Northwest and KLM have a partnership deal (although it is about to colapse, or so I hear). KLM flies to most US cities as well. And most Canadian cities! If anyone needs any help on All Things Amsterdam, you know where to reach me. ---
**Author:** ![yojimbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yojimbo/32/232_2.png) [@yojimbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yojimbo)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2001, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/86 "2001-01-12T15:39:21Z")
Ok you can be Agnetha but I’m not going to be Benny no matter what!!! ---
**Author:** ![hibernicus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hibernicus/32/2802_2.png) [@hibernicus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hibernicus)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2001, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/87 "2001-01-12T16:04:11Z")
Well, I’ve got my tickets, so that makes me a “definite”. It cost IEP169 + taxes, and I’ll be there until Sunday morning (departing Amsterdam at 1345). This is exciting! I can’t believe it’s more than two months away! ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2001, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/88 "2001-01-12T16:08:35Z")
Coolness!! I’ll be there as well 🙂 Anyone else got their tickets yet? ---
**Author:** ![yojimbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yojimbo/32/232_2.png) [@yojimbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yojimbo)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2001, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/89 "2001-01-12T16:14:04Z")
I’ll get mine ASAP when IBM sort me out. ---
**Author:** ![tatertot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@tatertot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tatertot)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2001, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/90 "2001-01-12T16:19:05Z")
I figured that I’d better wait a few more weeks before buying a non-refundable plane ticket. There are tons of ways for me to get to A’dam so no worries there. 🙂 **ClogMod** , did you get my e-mail about the buttons? Or do you want me to make _all_ the decisions here! Oooh, the power! ---
**Author:** ![Sassy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@Sassy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sassy)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 7:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/91 "2001-01-25T07:51:28Z")
since I already told Tater. Yes, I am making an appearance at Amsterdope. I found my passport and will book things in the next week or so. **Coldie** , do fill me in on all things Amsterdam - I intend to be there a few days! ---
**Author:** ![tatertot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@tatertot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tatertot)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/92 "2001-01-25T10:12:11Z")
I _think_ Clogster just left for a one or two week ski holiday, so I’m not sure when he’ll be back. In the meantime, I’m sure the rest of us would be glad to feed you all the misinformation we can about A’dam. 😉 We really need to find a place to stay, guys. Other than that, everything seems grand. I will be bringing the J.D. and ingredients for white trash dip, for the manly men at the manly house of Coldfire to munch on during the Grand Prix. I am going to take the iniative here and officially **ban** mudslides from this Doperfest since _both_ times I indulged in mudslides this year, blackmail pictures were taken. I am also going to propose that me & Snormy always stand at least ten feet apart, because together we seem to attract more than our fair share of women. 😉 I propose that we either find a source for Tiger beer in A’dam or task the Irishmen with bringing us a case or two. Any other suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![hibernicus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hibernicus/32/2802_2.png) [@hibernicus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hibernicus)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/93 "2001-01-25T12:34:06Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by tatertot \* > \*\*I will be bringing the J.D. and ingredients for white trash dip, for the manly men at the manly house of Coldfire to munch on during the Grand Prix. > > I am going to take the iniative here and officially **ban** mudslides from this Doperfest since _both_ times I indulged in mudslides this year, blackmail pictures were taken. I am also going to propose that me & Snormy always stand at least ten feet apart, because together we seem to attract more than our fair share of women. 😉 > > I propose that we either find a source for Tiger beer in A’dam or task the Irishmen with bringing us a case or two. > \*\* Yum to the WTD, Boo-hiss to the mudslide ban and if you and SN are going to be standing 10 ft apart attracting a steady stream of women, can I stand half-way between you please? Oh and I’ve never heard of Tiger beer but I’ll be glad to bring a supply of cans of draught Guinness, if that’s any good? ---
**Author:** ![tatertot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@tatertot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tatertot)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/94 "2001-01-25T13:05:44Z")
Tell you what, **hibster** , we can have mudslides or we can bring cameras, but we’re not doing both! Besides, we’re going to be in Holland, we should be drinking Jenever and Juice! WTD…it’s the official dip of us Trash, so we have to have that. I think I might bring some cookies, too, in case we need munchables. Tiger beer: Is from Malaysia? I don’t remember (big suprise, huh?) Anyhoo, Yojimbo knows where to get it in Dublin. We are all quite fond of our Tiger beer. We’ll see if Coldy has a supply first, but if he doesn’t then I appoint you in charge of seeing that we have a couple of cases. Bring the Guiness, too. Also, it’s a new tradition for us Trash to sing “Hey Baby” (DJ Otzi version) at least once at every gathering. If you do not have a copy, contact me & I will send you one & a lyrics sheet. **This is not optional**. And I really don’t think you want to be anywhere near the Snormy n’ tater woman magnet…even we are scared of our own powers! ---
**Author:** ![hibernicus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hibernicus/32/2802_2.png) [@hibernicus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hibernicus)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/95 "2001-01-25T13:17:53Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by tatertot \* > \*\*Also, it’s a new tradition for us Trash to sing “Hey Baby” (DJ Otzi version) at least once at every gathering. If you do not have a copy, contact me & I will send you one & a lyrics sheet. **This is not optional**. > \*\* You’d better send it over then. Very important to maintain these “new traditions”😉 ---
**Author:** ![London\_Calling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@London\_Calling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/London_Calling)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/96 "2001-01-25T14:24:14Z")
Dumb as it sounds, there is a DopeFest in my own town this weekend that I can’t make but, hey ho,…next time. Anyways………… Achtung ! Hot off the press from Frau Taters is the first draft of attendee’s for the inaugural (_not_DopedDopersDope - heaven forbid !, man) AmsterDope. Hurrah ! Tater’s confirms we will be able to spot her as she’s likely to be the only kinda Korean looking bird wearing Lederhosen (has she _been_ to Amsterdam ?). OK, I made that up – is it too early for a song ? “If you’re going to Am-ster-Dope, be sure to wear a tulip in your ear………………”. E-nuff already !!… Here’s the **two** -month’s-to-go list: Definite: **Coldfire** **Hibernicus** **Yojimbo** **Spiny Norman** **tatertot** **London Calling** **Sassy** **Fierra** Almost Definite (need confirmation): Botanica Boomfly Skinny Guy Diane Maybe: TwistofFate Damhna Born Dodgy The Thill And welcome aboard, **Sassy!** Glad to know you’re coming to join the Trash. ---
**Author:** ![tatertot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@tatertot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tatertot)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2001, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/97 "2001-01-29T09:14:58Z")
Good Morning Trash! There should be another e-mail from me in your boxes soon, read it, absorb it, act on it. I know I am hyper-mega anal organization girl, but it would _really_ help to have a good idea of how many people to expect. I am going to make reservations for dinner & the show at Boom Chicago, as well as find out if we can get some sort of group rate on the various A’dam attractions. So far, the only site-seeing activity planned is a canal ride; I wanted to go on the deluxe night ride with fire & pea soup but Mr. Money Grubbing Capitalist Moderator vetoed that in favor of the cheaper generic canal tour. I will try and be a good sport about this, but it just won’t be the same without the pea soup. As for other sites, I say we make a list of what everybody wants to see and choose a couple. If you want to go, but haven’t signed up for the list yet, it’s still open. Just e-mail me at [tracy@skankdar.com](mailto:tracy@skankdar.com) and I’ll send you the mailings that have already gone out and put you on the list for updates. And let’s all start wishing really hard for good weather, so that Snormy can bring the Ducatti! Just 6 weeks to go! Hoo!Ahh! (and everybody has started practicing the song, right?) ---
**Author:** ![tatertot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@tatertot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tatertot)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2001, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/98 "2001-01-29T15:17:48Z")
I have put up the [lyrics and mp3](http://coldyworld.homestead.com/hooahh.html) of the official Trash song, “Hey Baby” DJ Otzi version. You will also be required to learn “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” and “My Way”…although, if you were any sort of person, you’d already know the words to all of these songs. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Diane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/2acd7d/32.png) [@Diane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diane)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2001, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/99 "2001-01-29T21:40:58Z")
I just got some information in the mail for something called **BUSABOUT Europe** that sounds great (any of you Euro-Dopers familiar with this?). It claims to be an unlimited bus pass that travels to most large European cities without reservations. If it isn’t too good to be true, my plans to be in Amsterdam that Saturday is 99.9% positive. Otherwise, I still have to confirm other travel plans. I can’t wait! ---
**Author:** ![tatertot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@tatertot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tatertot)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2001, 9:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132/100 "2001-01-30T09:56:34Z")
**Diane** , I’ve never heard of them, but I’m bumping this so all the other Trash can see it & maybe they’ll know something. Ooooh & I saw a pic of **hibby** last night. He’s cute! I think the Teeming Millions will be most pleased with the man-meat we send out from this Doperfest… 😉 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amsterdope-psssst-boomfly/49132.md?page=6)