Hey, Austin Dopers, is it time to get together for one of these gatherings?
As a newbie I have not had the chance to attend one of these things, but I think we should have one in a public place, you know like nobody hosts, we just get together.
Post with ideas for locations/events.
Dopers of Austin, unite!
MarxBoy
But you name the day and I’ll try my best to be there. Saturday (anytime) or Sunday would be better since since I’m coming down from Dallas.
BTW, we got together recently. Where were you? Not that I’m complaining. I’m always up for getting together with the wonderful people I’ve met on the Straight Dope.
FYI – there is a Dopefest in Houston April 14. You can find details here.
In Austin, however… pick a place and a time, and I’ll be there!
Robin
Do you have three minute pauses between conversations to make it more like being on the SDMB?
-fh, who is in Austin
At the last Austin DopeFest (dubbed “Bat Fest”, back on Feb. 3rd) there was mention of having another one in mid-April, after MsRobyn gets into town.
How about it fellow Dopers?
I would be happy to attend, and perhaps bring the Missus with me this time. 
So put me on the list.
I’m a tentative, once again (have to see how the schedule shapes up). The place we had it last time was great (we lucked out onn the weather).
I’ll try to make it.
Last time we had it at the Shady Grove. Which was a pretty cool place.
Hey, Shady Grove in mid-april sounds great.
How many people usually show up for these things?
Hmm, this should be interesting to explain to the 'rents:
“Mom, I’m driving downtown to hang out with some strangers I met on the internet.” Hehe
MarxBoy
Avoid scheduling it for the 14th of April, as that’s going to be a HouDope gathering and that could deprive you of a few attendees.
How about the 21st?
“Mom, I’m driving downtown to hang out with some strangers I met on the internet.” And they drink…, amongst other things.
I don’t know…purplebear sent her teenage daughter to hang with us in her absence last time around in Austin - obviously some parents think we’re a worthwhile influence.
Here’s a thought:
What goes on at these things? Is it just what it seems like, a chance to hang out with people you post with, or is there some structure to it?
Perhaps there is some ancient book containing the sacred rules for a dopefest? A thick and dusty tome, passed from doper to doper for generations, whose thick and yellowed pages reveal the secrets of the ritual to the uninitiated.
Oh well, got to finish getting ready for school.
MarxBoy
bumpity, bumpity, bumpity
Okay, any new news? What’s happening? When does Ms. R get into town so we can party!
I’ll do my best to attend, but I’m probably gonna be out of town for most of April. 
Heck, I can make it. Assuming it doesn’t interfere with work, my life drawing session, my Tai Chi, or the play I’m in at Dave and Buster’s (obplug- Go see the murder mystery dinner at Dave and Buster’s, Saturday night. I play Rocky Stewart.)
Lessee- that leaves me with a Sunday available.
Shady Grove gets MY vote. I love the Green Chili Cheeseburger. The view rocks, as well.
So what’s the plan? We still meeting on the 21st?
Also, there’s a gathering in Dallas on May 5th if anyone wants to come up for meet some of the Dallas Dopers. You can read about the Dallas gathering here.
Apr 21? You mean this Saturday? Is anyone going to be there?
Sorry, pals, the 21st isn’t going to work for me. And the 5th of May is a Dallas gathering.
I’d, at this point, propose the 28th of April or several weeks hence.
One way or another we need to get a spur under the next Austin roundup.
Comments?
Absolutely, let’s all sit on David Robinson.
Once again I would be happy to attend, but this Saturday (which is two days from the time I post this) is a little close. Perhaps next weekend? My wife wants to visit a friend anyway, so that would work for me.
Anyone heard from Sapphire Bullet on this?
El bumpity!