# Atlanta Doper Luncheon **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 12, 2000, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128 "2000-06-12T16:02:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mullinator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@Mullinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mullinator)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/1 "2000-06-12T16:02:39Z")
For the beginning of this, see [Rosebud’s thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=26873). I propose a lunch doper get-together on either the 29th or 30th of June. Sometime between 11AM and 1:30PM works for me. I think a location somewhere near the Atlanta Hyatt Regency will work, but I can work on narrowing that down as the time draws near. Depending on the location, there are a couple of nearby MARTA stations at North Avenue and at Peachtree Center. So, chime in with day and time preferences, food preferences and if you can make it. Since it is during work time for me, I can’t attend for much longer than one hour, but it could still be fun. ---
**Author:** ![Spoke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@Spoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoke)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/2 "2000-06-12T16:17:09Z")
Well, if it’s the 29th or 30th, I could probably make it. Looks like I’ll be back in town by then. I also work downtown. (Peachtree Center.) ---
**Author:** ![Enright3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/enright3/32/2897_2.png) [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/3 "2000-06-12T16:51:57Z")
I work at 5000 P’Tree Industrial Pkwy. That probably wouldn’t be too hard of a stretch. ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Zero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c4cdca/32.png) [@Saint\_Zero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Zero)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/4 "2000-06-12T18:00:24Z")
If I could con my wife into it, we’d be in town for my cousins wedding the weekend of July 7-10. I dunno what she’s got planned, tho. So it probably won’t work. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Rosebud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@Rosebud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rosebud)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/5 "2000-06-12T18:13:05Z")
Hi guys! Mullinator, thank you for reviving the topic! Me, I’m free both days in that I have no definite plans yet 🙂 Near the Regency is good for me, and I may be able to talk my non-Doper friends Kat and Steve into joining me. More the merrier, and maybe we can convert them. How’s noon sound? ---
**Author:** ![Mullinator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@Mullinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mullinator)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/6 "2000-06-12T18:52:14Z")
I’m always up for a good conversion. I’ll bring the candles, holy scroll (The first Dope book), and the ritual can begin. I’ll look into a place around the area that we can take over and will keep this thread up to date, which may mean significant bumping of the thread. Anyone that wants to is welcome to join in, although our Eurodopers may have a tough time making it with the travel time and all. ---
**Author:** ![StrTrkr777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@StrTrkr777](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StrTrkr777)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/7 "2000-06-12T18:53:32Z")
Friday is better for me (Friday is business casual). As long as it is close to the Marta station, I am fine. I am not sure what eating establishments are in the area, but a sandwhich shop might be the best. It would be easier for me to make it if we say Noon. It is is a good 20 minute ride from where I am to downtown, so if I leave at 11:30 I should be able to make it no problem. Jeffery ---
**Author:** ![Mullinator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@Mullinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mullinator)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/8 "2000-06-12T19:55:29Z")
Hah, every day is business casual in these parts. I’ll definitely try to do it in a non-stuffy place with enough room to accomodate us and enough activity to keep us from being kicked out or anything. Also, once this gets a little more firmed up, we will need someone to do the notetaking, etc. I would, but my handwriting sucks and I am not a big fan of being the notetaker. ---
**Author:** ![StrTrkr777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@StrTrkr777](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StrTrkr777)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/9 "2000-06-12T20:01:35Z")
My handwritting is terrible as well. So since females always have good handwritting, I nominate Rosebud. Don’t rub it in that you are business casual at all times, at least I do not have to go downtown everyday. Jeffery ---
**Author:** ![Mullinator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@Mullinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mullinator)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/10 "2000-06-12T20:04:08Z")
Me either. That telecommuting is a wonder, just way too infrequent. ---
**Author:** ![Rosebud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@Rosebud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rosebud)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/11 "2000-06-12T20:09:14Z")
What makes you think I’m female 😉 Actually, though I’ll admit to being a girl, I have the _worst_ handwriting on the Eastern Seaboard. I’ll give it a shot if you like, but I can’t guarantee legibility! Funny thing is, I’m sitting here at work right now trying to make sense out of a set of meeting notes I took. I wrote 'em, but I don’t know what they say… ---
**Author:** ![xenophon41](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/xenophon41/32/253_2.png) [@xenophon41](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xenophon41)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/12 "2000-06-12T21:36:22Z")
I could make either day, **Mullinator** , but the 30th is better, since I’ve already got that day off of work. Anywhere close to Marta is fine, as I live and work well outside the perimeter (exit 12 on GA400). (BTW, that was “work _well outside_ the perimeter”, not “_work well_ outside the perimeter.”) Looking forward to meeting you guys! ---
**Author:** ![Rosebud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@Rosebud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rosebud)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/13 "2000-06-12T23:27:54Z")
Seems the 30th is gaining in popularity. It works for me, too. xenophon, I think you’ve coined a phrase that will hopefully supplant the much despised (by me) “think outside the box:” “Gosh, that xenophon41 works well outside the perimeter!” Ok, that was lame, and I’m deeply sorry… tee hee… ---
**Author:** ![xenophon41](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/xenophon41/32/253_2.png) [@xenophon41](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xenophon41)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2000, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/14 "2000-06-13T02:38:36Z")
> [@](#): > > _“Gosh, that xenophon41 works well outside the perimeter!”_ Hey, with a little effort we could make that phrase just as overworked as the “box” thing. All it would take is a _proactive_ approach. I’m sure if we practice some _teaming_, we can _optimize_ the productivity of this new expression… \ ---
**Author:** ![Mullinator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@Mullinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mullinator)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2000, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/15 "2000-06-13T11:52:23Z")
OK, the 30th at noon is a go. There is no place set yet, so just show up at a restaurant and see if anyone else does. Actually, I’ll work on coming up with something that sounds good. If anyone has any major food dislike issues, let me know. I would hate to have everyone meet at a place with some great baby seal BBQ only to find out that you all prefer the taste of baked unicorn instead. Potential attendees so far are: Mullinator Rosebud StrTrkr777 Enright3 xenophon41 Everyone else is invited, so feel free to join the fun. ---
**Author:** ![Rosebud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@Rosebud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rosebud)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2000, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/16 "2000-06-13T12:02:46Z")
xenophon, you clearly indulged in some _brainstorming_ and it’s good to see someone _pushing the envelope_ that way. All we need to do now is _troubleshoot_ the-- Ouch! I can’t keep this up, my brain is trying to crawl out through my ears in protest. Mullinator-- my only food issue is that I’m a vegetarian, but I have been for quite a while and had no trouble eating at area restaurants last time I stayed at the Hyatt. Pretty much every place has some meat & fish free option, so I’m not all that concerned. I’m sure even the Baby Seal BBQ Palace has some lovely kelp side dishes. ---
**Author:** ![xenophon41](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/xenophon41/32/253_2.png) [@xenophon41](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xenophon41)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2000, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/17 "2000-06-17T01:26:16Z")
**bump** (Just to make sure more Atlanta area Dopers see this.) ---
**Author:** ![Mullinator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@Mullinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mullinator)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2000, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/18 "2000-06-17T01:58:43Z")
Good call Xeno. I am still picking a gathering place, but I will be sure to keep you all informed. ---
**Author:** ![Rosebud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@Rosebud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rosebud)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2000, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/19 "2000-06-17T02:05:37Z")
I wish I could be of more help with this-- how’s this: last time I was there, there was a Mexican place right near the hotel, also a pretty good Italian one. There’s also (or there was) a “Le Peep” cafe but I _think_ they’re only open for breakfast and brunch/lunch, not sure when they close daily. See y’all there (note pathetic attempt at Southern drawl)! ---
**Author:** ![StrTrkr777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@StrTrkr777](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StrTrkr777)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2000, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128/20 "2000-06-19T17:20:49Z")
Mexican or Italian work for me, but what ever. Jeffery [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atlanta-doper-luncheon/22128.md?page=2)