# Barbecue Bat-Dope: Let's Dopefest Austin Style **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 20, 2002, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124 "2002-03-20T00:48:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2002, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/41 "2002-04-04T22:07:24Z")
Bump! So, y’all, are we still on for the 14th? Inquiring minds want to know. 🙂 I’m so sorry that you won’t be able to make it, **Tapioca Dextrin**. I hope to see you again soon. ---
**Author:** ![Fionn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a587f6/32.png) [@Fionn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fionn)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2002, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/42 "2002-04-05T16:09:53Z")
I’m still on for the 14th. ---
**Author:** ![Lightnin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lightnin/32/180_2.png) [@Lightnin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightnin)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2002, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/43 "2002-04-05T17:10:32Z")
14th still works for me, too. Now… what time? Do we want to do this early, like around 2pm, or closer to dinnertime? Sunday nights at the Salt Lick can get rather crowded… so I suggest an early meal for us. ---
**Author:** ![Fionn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a587f6/32.png) [@Fionn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fionn)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2002, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/44 "2002-04-05T18:40:57Z")
Since it’s a Sunday, I think 2-ish would work better. We would have time to discuss burning topics like crappy movies and butt cleavage at length, and everyone could still be home in time to get up for work the next day. ---
**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:** [April 6, 2002, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/45 "2002-04-06T15:04:41Z")
I forgot to ask off of work, so the sooner the better. I’m trying to get someone to cover my shift, but if not, I’ll need to be back by five. Hence, 1:00-2:00 would be nice. But that’s just me. ---
**Author:** ![Lightnin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lightnin/32/180_2.png) [@Lightnin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightnin)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2002, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/46 "2002-04-08T20:16:36Z")
Looks like 2pm this next Sunday is the plan… Looking forward to seeing all of you. After this last weekend, I need some fun- “boring” is a good description of my weekend. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2002, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/47 "2002-04-11T01:27:56Z")
Does anyone have a street address for the Salt Lick, so I can map directions from San Antonio? Robin ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2002, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/48 "2002-04-11T03:08:47Z")
Robyn, here’s the address: Salt Lick BBQ 18300 Fm Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619 (512) 858-4959 I’m still planning on being there. Jim ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2002, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/49 "2002-04-11T15:23:01Z")
Oh, good. 2pm works for me, I’ll be there, and it looks like **Mr Bear** will get to be also. I’m looking forward to seeing all of you there. I see **Jim** is coming from the DFW area, any other Texans coming? Karyn ---
**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:** [April 12, 2002, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/50 "2002-04-12T04:02:58Z")
I’ll be stopping on by, and I believe Ballybay is still planning on making an appearance as well, so there’s two more for the table. ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2002, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/51 "2002-04-13T17:09:47Z")
This is the day-before-bump. Let’s see, if I read this right… Definites: 😃 **Jim** **purrplebear** **Mr Bear** **MsRobyn** **El Elvis Rojo** **Ballybay** **Lightnin’** **Freyr** **jb\_farley** Definite Possibles: 🙂 **Lucki Chaarms** Sending their regrets: ☹ **Tapioca Dextrin** Am I missing anyone? Any changes? I know there are more Austinites. Y’all come too! 😉 Looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2002, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/52 "2002-04-13T17:31:13Z")
I’m gonna have to go into the “possible” category, I’m afraid. Minnesota and ChiDope took a lot out of me, and I’m going to have to see how I feel before I make such a long trip. Apologies. ☹ Robin ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2002, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/53 "2002-04-13T17:46:40Z")
**Robin** , why don’t you catch a ride with **Mr Bear** and I tomorrow? That way, you wouldn’t have to drive. We have a mini van, so there is always room for another person or person and a half. 😉 I’m sorry you’re tired out, but I certainly understand that. Email me, or call me if you still have my phone number, and we can work out the arrangements. ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2002, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/54 "2002-04-13T17:53:52Z")
Silly me. Or, turn your AIM back on, and we can talk there if you like. ---
**Author:** ![TheNerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/858c86/32.png) [@TheNerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheNerd)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2002, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/55 "2002-04-13T20:47:19Z")
I’ll be there too. hopefully on time this time. Bringing a guest, because hey, who doesn’t like to consume lots of dead meat? ---
**Author:** ![Lightnin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lightnin/32/180_2.png) [@Lightnin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightnin)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/56 "2002-04-15T03:44:03Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TheNerd \* > \*\*Bringing a guest, because hey, who doesn’t like to consume lots of dead meat? \*\* Inchworms, apparently. ---
**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:** [April 15, 2002, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/57 "2002-04-15T04:13:58Z")
I think I brought one of Eini’s friends home with me. There’s an inchworm on my computer “desk” right now. Ah, barbecue and bugs, what more could you want. I had a great time today, it was good seeing those who showed up on time ::and **Elvis** twists the knife:: 🙂 We’ll have to get together for **Freyr’s** send off sometime in June, was it? Anyway, my food coma was interrupted so it’s time I get back to digesting. I hope you all have pleasant dreams of meat and potato salad, and I’ll see you all again in a few months. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/58 "2002-04-15T05:00:24Z")
It was good to see y’all. Yup, I drove ~375 miles today to have lunch. And my herniated disc is all over me about it. I’ll try to make **Freyr** ’s going-away thing. Thanks, y’all - good to see everyone (_burp_). Don’t forget the blowout clearance sale at Big Bob’s Noseclipper Wharehouse! ---
**Author:** ![Fionn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a587f6/32.png) [@Fionn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fionn)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/59 "2002-04-15T06:45:38Z")
It was good to see everyone again. Did anyone else get home and collapse on the couch from barbecue overdose? ---
**Author:** ![Freyr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freyr/32/5763_2.png) [@Freyr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freyr)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124/60 "2002-04-15T15:34:09Z")
\*\*Ballybay wrote: It was good to see everyone again. Did anyone else get home and collapse on the couch from barbecue overdose?\*\* _Feebly raises hand_ But it was great! And such entertainment! Who’d a thought we could be so happily amused by the antics of Einstein the Inch Worm as he humped himself across the table. Unfortunately, he didn’t have taste for BBQ or for their coleslaw sides. Poor Einny, he doesn’t know what he’s missing. 😃 And just for **Ballybay** : A helicopter shot of the rolling hills just west of Austin, Texas. Slowly the camera zooms in on a woman who is singing and dancing. They her words become clear to us: _The Hill Country is alive, with the smell of BBQ! A scent that comes, from a thousand cows!.._ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-bat-dope-lets-dopefest-austin-style/99124.md?page=2)