# Anyone up for a chicago Dopefest wienie roast? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 28, 2011, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102 "2011-06-28T03:52:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![banjoDavid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@banjoDavid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/banjoDavid)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2011, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/41 "2011-07-02T19:29:26Z")
Until about 6 pm, I have other stuff going that evening. David ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2011, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/42 "2011-07-02T21:45:36Z")
Just got back from the Vienna Beef factory… > [@](#): > > **Item 010980 > NC 6" - 8’S 10#** I wanted to get ahead of the game and I’m not sure when I’ll get a chance to stop back. I’m going to vacuum seal and freeze these, I don’t think they’ll be any worse for wear. I’ll go back through the responses tonight and put together a list of who’s in. Then we can start talking location and who’s bringing what. My eldest daughter has expressed an interest in coming - I dread the thought of her becoming a doper and reading all the shit I’ve posted here. For the first time, changing a user name is starting to make sense. **Bear\_Nenno** where are you staying? Will you have a rental car or do you need a lift? ---
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2011, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/43 "2011-07-02T23:28:14Z")
I can make the 26th during the day. The non-doper guy cannot make during the day, probably. I can make basically any day work except Sundays. ETA: Though I am totally dependent on my feet & CTA to get me around, so it will depend on location. I’m near the Sears Tower, so of course would prefer anything in that neck of the woods. ---
**Author:** ![figure9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f0a364/32.png) [@figure9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/figure9)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2011, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/44 "2011-07-03T01:02:32Z")
Would like to do it. Whether or not I can, depends on the day. ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2011, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/45 "2011-07-03T03:57:52Z")
Oh goody, can I come along too? ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2011, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/46 "2011-07-03T04:07:15Z")
> [@Two\_Many\_Cats](#): > > Oh goody, can I come along too? Hell yes! Just leave the cats at home. ---
**Author:** ![thirdwarning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecccb3/32.png) [@thirdwarning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thirdwarning)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2011, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/51 "2011-07-05T02:29:18Z")
I can probably do it, although I’m not likely to stay too far into the evening. Someplace I can get to from the Metra train would be good, but I can get directions and figure it out, I’m pretty sure. ---
**Author:** ![thirdwarning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecccb3/32.png) [@thirdwarning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thirdwarning)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2011, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/52 "2011-07-05T02:50:51Z")
nm ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Zotti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/fbc32d/32.png) [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2011, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/53 "2011-07-05T21:26:44Z")
> [@zoid](#): > > Oh, by the way - right now I’m thinking about a daylight affair. I was thinking that depending upon the location I’ll set up about 10:00 AM, get the grills going about 11:00, we’d eat and drink till, well God knows when. Show up whenever you like but I’ll have to split no later than say 9:00 or 10:00 that evening. Where were you thinking of having this? I can’t devote an entire day, but may be able to stop by, depending. ---
**Author:** ![Bear\_Nenno](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bear_nenno/32/3358_2.png) [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2011, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/54 "2011-07-08T19:31:41Z")
Oh man… I didn’t actually review my tickets before posting. The agent said I would have a 24 hour layover in Chicago. It is only a 12 hour layover. I land at 8pm on the 25th, and I fly out at 8:30am on the 26th. They are government tickets, so I should be able to change them in Chicago for free and catch a later plane. Not going to know for sure until the 25th when I speak to a ticketing agent. If anything good came of it, at least I picked a day that worked for a lot of people! (Even if I probably won’t make it myself) In the meantime, I am up for anything late Monday night or super-early on the 26th. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2011, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/55 "2011-07-10T07:15:39Z")
Have my own car back again, so I am open without a job interview. BN, we go back some 11 years ago. I will try to make it. ---
**Author:** ![Bear\_Nenno](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bear_nenno/32/3358_2.png) [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2011, 7:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/56 "2011-07-10T07:51:12Z")
> [@](#): > > BN, we go back some 11 years ago. I will try to make it. No kidding! I think that we should have a pre-wienie roast gathering at an airport bar to share a few drinks. Everyone is invited. Come welcome me back to the USA after 5 years overseas. I’m still going to try to lengthen my layover for the weenie roast, but just in case, I think drinks at the airport is a solid plan if anyone is interested. ---
**Author:** ![banjoDavid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@banjoDavid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/banjoDavid)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/57 "2011-07-12T22:45:19Z")
I haven’t seen any more info as to where and when. Any more thoughts? David ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2011, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/58 "2011-07-22T04:35:43Z")
_Tuesday_ afternoon? \*\*\* Really?\*\*\* I’d love to join in but weekdays are impossible for me. What’s wrong with a Sunday afternoon? Oh well…have fun.😛 ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2011, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/59 "2011-07-22T04:37:01Z")
I’m just crushed at work. I can’t do Tuesday. But don’t let me hold you back - if you guys are free go for it. ---
**Author:** ![SeaDragonTattoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2011, 7:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/60 "2011-07-22T07:48:02Z")
Tuesday looks like it will be a nice day. Alas, I gotta work a 10-hour shift and will be unable to attend unless it’s after 11pm! ---
**Author:** ![banjoDavid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@banjoDavid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/banjoDavid)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2011, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/61 "2011-07-23T12:43:52Z")
Let’s make it happen. I can supply some good hot dogs and a banjo. The banjo will burn longer, but still be tasteless. Where and when? David ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2011, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/62 "2011-07-23T14:16:56Z")
How about we do this on a weekend during the day time like normal people? ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2011, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/63 "2011-07-23T18:18:35Z")
> [@MeanOldLady](#): > > How about we do this on a weekend during the day time like normal people? This sounds good to me. Actually, any firm time and place would sound good to me. ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2011, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102/64 "2011-07-23T20:34:08Z")
> [@MeanOldLady](#): > > How about we do this on a weekend during the day time like normal people? I’m up for that - I was just hoping we could work it for **Bear\_Nenno** but now it looks like he won’t be able to make it. OK - if we’re gonna do this I need some help scouting a location. Suggestions? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-up-for-a-chicago-dopefest-wienie-roast/587102.md?page=4)