# Austin Dopefest-who's on board? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 6, 2003, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386 "2003-03-06T01:16:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2003, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/41 "2003-03-14T18:36:19Z")
Hotel reservation confirmed; see y’all tomorrow! ---
**Author:** ![malita](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba9def/32.png) [@malita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/malita)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2003, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/42 "2003-03-14T19:47:42Z")
damn, damn, double damn!! mr. malita decided it was a good weekend for camping we are taking off tonight. Hate to miss the 'fest, but off into the wilderness we go. …sniff, sniff… ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Fionn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a587f6/32.png) [@Fionn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fionn)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2003, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/43 "2003-03-14T23:34:15Z")
Don’t worry, **malita** , there will be other Batdopes. Just a reminder-the table will be under “Adams.” ---
**Author:** ![butter\_pie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/aca169/32.png) [@butter\_pie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/butter_pie)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/44 "2003-03-15T04:15:23Z")
I’ll be there with my hat and jingly things on my belt. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/45 "2003-03-15T14:13:13Z")
And one more call to y’all within range. Today’s the day! ---
**Author:** ![butter\_pie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/aca169/32.png) [@butter\_pie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/butter_pie)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/46 "2003-03-15T14:27:38Z")
Putting on my boots… ---
**Author:** ![butter\_pie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/aca169/32.png) [@butter\_pie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/butter_pie)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/47 "2003-03-15T15:12:16Z")
And I’m out the door. See ya. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/48 "2003-03-15T15:32:50Z")
Sheesh, I guess I oughta get movin’, too. ---
**Author:** ![CRorex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dfb087/32.png) [@CRorex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CRorex)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/49 "2003-03-15T17:39:28Z")
I’m awake I’m awake. GOD I can’t believe I’m awaka before noon when I don’t have to go into the lab. Then I wake up with an inbox about this stupid flu outbreak from china. ---
**Author:** ![CRorex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dfb087/32.png) [@CRorex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CRorex)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/50 "2003-03-15T18:49:49Z")
I … just found out a friend died. I’ll be attending a memorial for him. Sorry * * * GTN honors its own ---
**Author:** ![Mearl\_Dox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/65b543/32.png) [@Mearl\_Dox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mearl_Dox)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/51 "2003-03-15T19:05:58Z")
I was really looking forward to this, but I woke up this morning with a bad stomachache and it doesn’t look like it’s gonna fade. So, I’ll have to wait for another batdope. ☹ Although, I’d rather this than CRorex’s reason… I’m very sorry to hear that, CRorex. _hugs_ ---
**Author:** ![CRorex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dfb087/32.png) [@CRorex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CRorex)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/52 "2003-03-15T19:24:04Z")
yeah… Tell me about it. Damnit Paul WHY ---
**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2003, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/53 "2003-03-16T15:55:41Z")
So, anyone see any bats? ---
**Author:** ![Fionn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a587f6/32.png) [@Fionn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fionn)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2003, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/54 "2003-03-16T16:04:41Z")
No bats, but we did have a good time. It was good to see **Ringo, TheNerd** and **TheNerd’s Girlfriend** again, as well as meet **ScoobyTX** and **Hugh Jass**. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2003, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/55 "2003-03-17T00:51:37Z")
It was great to see everyone. And I got a good dose of SXSW, too - it’s not everyday that I get to listen to four live bands at once. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Elvis\_Rojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/898d66/32.png) [@El\_Elvis\_Rojo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Elvis_Rojo)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2003, 10:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/56 "2003-03-17T10:17:20Z")
It was good to see some new people at the Dope this time around, and I have to say, I had a good time at the Cabaret. **Fionn** and I get together with some friends on a regular basis for Drink Night, and lately, we’ve been going to the more “Seedier” dives. We’ll definitely have to head back there sometime. As much fun as it was, I have to admit, hanging out with **Ringo** for any extended period of time makes me feel like my life has been such a waste! I can’t believe how BORING I am. 🙂 I think it’s about time I just burned down my apartment, that should kick things off well. I had a good time, and I’ll see you all again in a few months (when the bats are out). ---
**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:** [March 17, 2003, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/57 "2003-03-17T13:04:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Ringo \* > And I got a good dose of SXSW, too - it’s not everyday that I get to listen to four live bands at once. Well, I’d very much like to meet you folks down South but it would sure have added a little spice to have attended SXSW. Damn, I need to go to that festival … Very envious, glad you had a good time … ---
**Author:** ![ScoobyTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@ScoobyTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ScoobyTX)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2003, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/58 "2003-03-18T01:17:08Z")
**Ringo** , where did you end up that night? I was turned away from my first 3 choices, but ended up seeing a good bluegrass band (The Old Crow Medicine Show) that was marred only by an incompetant sound guy. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2003, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386/59 "2003-03-18T04:05:49Z")
**Scooby** , I’m not sure I could begin to tell you names of bars or bands. They were mostly on Sixth Street. There were a couple of bands that played short sets in a place called something like Langham’s (I _know_ that’s not right), a blues band at Joe’s Generic Bar (with the bar code for a sign), a freebie on Red River just off Sixth and a rather pitiful folkie finale in the club on the top floor of the Crowne Plaza. When I got back to my room, what was coming up from the street (I was on the top room floor of the Crowne Plaza) was plenty strong enough to dance to. So I did. Geez, **Red** , I enjoy my visits with you - I certainly don’t want to make you feel like burning down your apartment. I’ve logged a few more years on the planet, most of them rather tranquil; don’t worry, pal, you’ll add to your story list (and _I_ think you’ve got some pretty good ones already - “Y’all have any drums?”). Good to see you, too, **Fionn**. Last weekend was about the 4th or 5th time we’ve met and, this is emphatically not a flirt, you seem to be a truly nice person, I like you and look forward to chewin’ the fat and shootin’ the breeze once again. And **Hugh** , I enjoyed meeting you, please stay with us. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austin-dopefest-whos-on-board/159386.md?page=2)