# Boston Area Dopers Unite and Fest **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 14, 2003, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414 "2003-07-14T16:40:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2003, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/21 "2003-07-16T14:24:24Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Lux Fiat \* > \*\*Dude, how many times must I post the same message before I am believed? Are even the hamsters not corroboration enough? I weep for the republic. > > Also, I resolve to attend the next Boston Dopefest that falls on a Saturday, for I have Saturdays off. \*\* **Salem** ’s a dudette, though it’s not obvious from the username. And, the upcoming Dopefest is on a Saturday. So, you’re in! 🙂 > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Quasimodem \* > \*\*No armadillos, Davebear. Possums. \*\* Ah, well, possums. See? Possums are dime a dozen, around here. No real market value. I have one in my backyard. I was thinking I could let you have a real creampuff of a previously owned aardvark for, say, four armadillos. But, with possums, now…well, I suppose, as a favor to a fellow Doper, I could let you have it for, oh, call it ten possums, and you’ve got yourself a deal. You wouldn’t, by any chance, happen to have a llama you’re looking to trade it, would you? ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2003, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/22 "2003-07-16T19:04:48Z")
**Davebear** , all the Llamas are being used as caddies down here! 😃 Can you send me a pic of the aardvark? Down here in Georgia, we cultivate possums for food, so they are extremely valuable. Some of us have even been known to scrape them off the highway and into a pan. Mmmmmm- **MMMM**! 😃 BTW: Anybody know why the aardvark deserves **2** a’s at the beginning of it’s name? Was it named by a Swede? 😉 Q ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2003, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/23 "2003-07-16T21:20:57Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Quasimodem \* > **Davebear, all the Llamas are being used as caddies down here! 😃** Really? We use them as Volvos, up here. > [@](#): > > \*\*Can you send me a pic of the aardvark? Down here in Georgia, we cultivate possums for food, so they are extremely valuable. Some of us have even been known to scrape them off the highway and into a pan. Mmmmmm- **MMMM**! 😃 \*\* Weee-doggies! Nothin like a mess o’ pan-fried possum! > [@](#): > > \*\*BTW: Anybody know why the aardvark deserves **2** a’s at the beginning of it’s name? Was it named by a Swede? 😉 \*\* Cuz aardvarks is Awfully Awesome critters, of course. Aardvark is Afrikaans for “earth pig” which, of course, is a heinous slur. Our attorneys are planning a course of action. There is also a critter known as an Aardwolf but, in this case, the aa stand for Almost Awesome. ---
**Author:** ![lorene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/65b543/32.png) [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2003, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/24 "2003-07-17T12:32:57Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Davebear \* > \*\*[. I was thinking I could let you have a real creampuff of a previously owned aardvark for, say, four armadillos. But, with possums, now…well, I suppose, as a favor to a fellow Doper, I could let you have it for, oh, call it ten possums, and you’ve got yourself a deal. You wouldn’t, by any chance, happen to have a llama you’re looking to trade it, would you? \*\* That would be a Certified Pre-owned Aardvark, of course. With a warranty and everything. We have the lemon law up here, and us BostonDopers wouldn’t try to screw you on such a deal. Would we? ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2003, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/25 "2003-07-17T15:23:05Z")
There are practical considerations, too. Do you have any idea how hard it is to roll back the odometer on an aardvark? ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2003, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/26 "2003-07-17T15:33:01Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by lorene \* > \*\*…BostonDopers wouldn’t try to screw you on such a deal. > > Would we? \*\* Well, _I_ certainly wouldn’t! I’m pretty sure **Quasi** ’s a guy, and I don’t play for that team. > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Robot Arm \* > \*\*There are practical considerations, too. Do you have any idea how hard it is to roll back the odometer on an aardvark? \*\* Ooh, yeah! They _hate_ that! Can ya blame them? ---
**Author:** ![Fibber\_McGee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a6a055/32.png) [@Fibber\_McGee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fibber_McGee)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2003, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/27 "2003-07-17T15:33:26Z")
Though I’m always up to meeting fellow Bostonians from the various boards I frequent, I sadly won’t be able to attend the Boston Dopefest, but I’m sure you’ll still have plenty of fun without me . . . 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2003, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/28 "2003-07-17T15:40:11Z")
Since we’re all already here and discussing dopefests… I know the one in question is an adults only riotously good time playing pool at the illustrious Boston Billairds… Is there any interest in having a more family orientated affair like a picnic in a park (bring your aardvarks) or something? ---
**Author:** ![Finagle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b19c9b/32.png) [@Finagle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Finagle)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2003, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/29 "2003-07-17T17:35:27Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Robot Arm \* > \*\*There are practical considerations, too. Do you have any idea how hard it is to roll back the odometer on an aardvark? \*\* It’s the ears, not the mileage… [http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/pagegen/pretemp4.asp?pageid=961&template=4&title=Aangelina%20Aardvark&bgtype=BgColor&bg=&uni=0&motifid=7&form=0&nsection=&nlinkid=&anchor=#](http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/pagegen/pretemp4.asp?pageid=961&template=4&title=Aangelina%20Aardvark&bgtype=BgColor&bg=&uni=0&motifid=7&form=0&nsection=&nlinkid=&anchor=#) ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2003, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/30 "2003-07-17T19:59:06Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Finagle \* > **It’s the ears, not the mileage…** Aaaawwww!!! Look at that _face!_ What a cutie! 🙂 Thanks for the link, **Finagle**! Brookfield Zoo rocks. ---
**Author:** ![Salem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8c91f0/32.png) [@Salem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Salem)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2003, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/31 "2003-07-17T20:26:15Z")
\*\*Fibber, Finagle, and Lux Fiat and Lux Fiat \*\*(cause we’re paying attention) please do feel free to join the yahoo group list. It’s pretty low key, except when it comes to the amazing world of aardvarks. Then things do heat up a bit. Throw in a llama or two and whew baby, we’re some wild Dopers. But other than that, really, it’s pretty low key. No pressure, no sales calls, no Spam (unless of course there’s toast). ---
**Author:** ![lorene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/65b543/32.png) [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2003, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/32 "2003-07-17T21:11:26Z")
In another thread, **Davebear** referred to a ferret/weasel combo as **feasels** (I’d link but the boards are too damn slow). If we throw aardvarks and llamas together, do we get llaardvarks? ---
**Author:** ![Salem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8c91f0/32.png) [@Salem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Salem)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2003, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/33 "2003-07-17T21:37:47Z")
BWAHAHAHA **lorene** , somehow, I think _that_ t-shirt will fit me better! ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2003, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/34 "2003-07-17T23:45:59Z")
**Quasi’s** a guy, and loving every last ticking minute that’s coming off his clock! 😃 Man! I **really** wish I could join y’all up there! Post some pics, please? Thanks Q ---
**Author:** ![Wyatt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b19c9b/32.png) [@Wyatt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wyatt)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2003, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/35 "2003-07-17T23:59:17Z")
welp, there went the name Aangelina! We gots Raccoons to trade out here! Seems 1 Raccoon is good for about 6 possums (uncooked) in the blue book, but I can’t find aardvarks or feasles. Seems them dangerous Ferrets is illegal out here in forward thinking Calif! Course that doesn’t stop people from smoking them … no … wait … I’ve crossed threads in my brain… ---
**Author:** ![Salem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8c91f0/32.png) [@Salem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Salem)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2003, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/36 "2003-07-18T00:48:14Z")
Pictures? You want pictures, **Quasi**? Well, they didn’t think I was at the last Dopefest, but I was secretly tucked away with a hidden camera. Just had to check them out for safety and all. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to figure out which group was the Boston Dopers, but when I saw them, I just knew. Call it intuition, call it foresight, call it animal instinct if you must, but here are some of my snapshots: I believe this is [lorene](http://www.msu.edu/~deladur2/tn-Antwell.jpg) and here’s [robot arm](http://www.msu.edu/~deladur2/Uncleant.jpg) and I believe that the best dressed dude was [Dave](http://www.msu.edu/~deladur2/tn-Srant.jpg) unless I’m mixing him up with [Eris Lover](http://animaltrial.com/llamaa.jpeg) Is this not the best looking Doper group you’ve seen? Better get your plane tickets quick, Quasi. I bet the whole board will be beating feet to Boston now. ---
**Author:** ![lorene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/65b543/32.png) [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2003, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/37 "2003-07-18T01:41:42Z")
Wow, **Salem** , we had no idea you were there that night! Well, at least now you know how to spot us all on the 16th! ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2003, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/38 "2003-07-18T02:09:24Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by lorene \* > \*\*In another thread, **Davebear** referred to a ferret/weasel combo as **feasels** (I’d link but the boards are too damn slow). If we throw aardvarks and llamas together, do we get llaardvarks? \*\* Ohhhh! Don’t do that! Them llaardvarks is ornery cusses. Fat, shaggy boogers spit ants at people! And, with those long snouts of theirs, they’re damn accurate. > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Salem \* > \*\*and I believe that the best dressed dude was Dave \*\* No, **Robot Arm** was the well dressed dude. I think the one you labelled Robot Arm was actually **StephenB**. And, **Eris Lover** wasn’t there. I’m afraid the shaggy one must be **Pammipoo**. She doesn’t photograph well, does she? [This](http://www.kaczorzoo.net/BeanDope/DaveBear.jpg) is me, at the Cambridgeside Dopefest. Oh, and **Wyatt** , quit smokin them feasels, dude, before you cross _all_ the circuits in your brain. ---
**Author:** ![Lux\_Fiat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bc79bd/32.png) [@Lux\_Fiat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lux_Fiat)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2003, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/39 "2003-07-18T03:01:11Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Davebear \* > **Salem** ’s a dudette, though it’s not obvious from the username. And, the upcoming Dopefest is on a Saturday. So, you’re in! 🙂 Excellent. All is as I have foreseen. > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Salem \* > **Fibber, Finagle, and Lux Fiat and Lux Fiat** (cause we’re paying attention) please do feel free to join the yahoo group list. Done. ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2003, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414/40 "2003-07-18T03:28:53Z")
I want “fixed up” with **Lorene**! I can get used to that schnozz, no prob! 😃 Quasi [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-area-dopers-unite-and-fest/188414.md?page=3)