# Artists -- art lovers -- MADS -- eccentrics of all stripes... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 16, 2005, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943 "2005-01-16T01:01:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![moi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@moi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moi)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2005, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/121 "2005-02-11T14:03:35Z")
Depending on the time, **Blue Kangaroo** , **Alan Smithee** and I may bale early from dinner. We’ve got nerd fun to have. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2005, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/122 "2005-02-11T14:07:03Z")
Yup, I figured we’d be headed out early too. Possibly before dinner. Will he and I be able to ride to your home with you? Will you at least make sure we can figure out how to get there? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Wendell\_Wagner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8491ac/32.png) [@Wendell\_Wagner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wendell_Wagner)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2005, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/123 "2005-02-11T14:47:47Z")
I may be able to join you or I may not. There’s no way I can tell until too late to be able to post to this thread whether I’m coming or not. We’re to meet Saturday at 1:00 PM in front of the museum, right? ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2005, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/124 "2005-02-11T14:51:21Z")
In the lobby. Would you like my cell phone number? Email me at twickster47 at yahoo dot com. ---
**Author:** ![av8rmike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/edb3f5/32.png) [@av8rmike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/av8rmike)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2005, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/125 "2005-02-11T16:32:58Z")
We’ll have a car with some room. Does no one need a ride, then? If someone does, just e-mail. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2005, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/126 "2005-02-11T19:24:58Z")
We also will have an extra seat. Or two. Dave’s got work appointments and will have to meet up with us. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2005, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/127 "2005-02-11T19:37:33Z")
**twicks** , I’m gonna email you my cell #. Anyone else who wants it, drop me a line. **Ginger** , I’ll send it to you, too. The one you had (have?) is my sweetie’s phone, and I’d feel ever so sad if you didn’t have mine, too! ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2005, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/128 "2005-02-11T20:06:58Z")
Ok, so, if anyone wants my number, email me. I’ll print off directions to the restaurant from the museum, and hand them out tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2005, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/129 "2005-02-11T21:12:02Z")
The restaurant has been warned. I said 10-20, around 3:30-4:00. Yum. ---
**Author:** ![moi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@moi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moi)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2005, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/130 "2005-02-11T22:15:46Z")
Okay. Final scoop is that I won’t have the car tomorrow. I plan on taking Light Rail down to the museum and using the same to get back home. **Kangaroo** and **Alan** –The only issue with this plan is that [the Light Rail station](http://www.mtamaryland.com/maps/regional_system/F4.cfm) is several blocks from the museum to the light rail station (see [**map**](http://maps.google.com/maps?q=from%20800%20Key%20Hwy%2C%20Baltimore%2C%20MD%2021230-3940%20to%20S%20Sharp%20St%20At%20W%20Conway%20St%2C%20Baltimore%2C%20MD%2021201&ll=39.281219%2C-76.612000&spn=0.006561%2C0.010481)). I don’t know how y’all feel about that hike. Also, it’s a buck-sixty for the light rail and it runs [every fifteen minutes](http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/lightrail/schedule/saturdayJan3-2005.cfm#B) and take about as long to get to my apartmentd. It’s notably more reliable than city buses and not much more expensive. If you don’t want to hike it, we can always shell out for a cab; it will cost approximately $10-12 for us to get back to mine. Thoughts? Opinions? ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2005, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/131 "2005-02-11T22:31:23Z")
Well, my sweetie came home and informed me that he’ll tell me tomorrow when he gets up. So you’ll know when we/I arrive. Can you feel the tension and mystery??? ---
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2005, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/132 "2005-02-12T02:15:35Z")
**moi** , I’m fine with walking to the rail station. Mostly. I just walk slow and don’t want to be left behind. ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Smithee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/2acd7d/32.png) [@Alan\_Smithee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alan_Smithee)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2005, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/133 "2005-02-12T03:02:27Z")
I walk for a living. I don’t mind. ---
**Author:** ![engineer\_comp\_geek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/engineer_comp_geek/32/504_2.png) [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2005, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/134 "2005-02-12T04:24:34Z")
Unfortunately, Mrs Geek and Geek Child #2 have both fallen ill, and we will not be able to make it tomorrow. We’ll have to catch up with you all on the next b-more adventure. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2005, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/135 "2005-02-12T11:59:36Z")
> [@engineer\_comp\_geek](#): > > Unfortunately, Mrs Geek and Geek Child #2 have both fallen ill, and we will not be able to make it tomorrow. We’ll have to catch up with you all on the next b-more adventure. I hope they all feel better soon, and the rest of you don’t get it. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2005, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/136 "2005-02-12T12:44:07Z")
Sorry to hear illness has struck – it it’s that virus going around, I had it earlier this week and it’s darned unpleasant – hope everyone gets through it quickly. See you next time! ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2005, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/137 "2005-02-12T12:44:45Z")
First thing I heard this morning, besides the dog being a pest, was “What time do be have to leave?” So I’m thinking there’ll be 2 of us after all. We’ll be taking off from here about 10:30, and barring catastrophic traffic, we’ll be there in plenty of time. I am looking forward to this afternoon! ---
**Author:** ![moi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@moi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moi)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2005, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/138 "2005-02-12T13:49:11Z")
Sorry to hear about that bit of illness, **engineer\_comp\_geek**. ☹ _leaves thread doing the happy dance about our pending arty adventure_ ---
**Author:** ![Scuba\_Ben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2005, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/139 "2005-02-12T14:24:13Z")
Just checking in briefly… **twickster** and I will be leaving here in about half an hour, and should be at the museum around 12:45. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2005, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943/140 "2005-02-12T16:25:47Z")
Alright - so, if anyone gets lost, av8rmike has my phone number, as does Scuba Ben, and Fairy Chat Mom. I think, actually, that the first and last of the trio should be able to help you find your way. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-art-lovers-mads-eccentrics-of-all-stripes/284943.md?page=8)