# Boston Mini-Dope Anyone? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 17, 2003, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015 "2003-03-17T15:56:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Parallax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bbce88/32.png) [@Parallax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Parallax)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/81 "2003-04-29T00:55:46Z")
To be honest Tanookie and I are mostly interested in hanging out with everyone at dinner - we’re really not up for drinks, dancing, or any wandering around. For us the Cheesecake Factory (or something else at the Galleria) would be perfect - the food is fairly straightforward, you can talk pretty easily, and we know how to get there. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/82 "2003-04-29T01:02:37Z")
Well dave there is always saran wrap… Idunno… we could all hold up placards that say dopers on them but that may get us all arrested… or at least accosted. I’ll be the short frumpy just pregnant enough to look fat chick 🙂 Maybe we could all wear really bad plaids? ---
**Author:** ![Achernar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e274bd/32.png) [@Achernar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Achernar)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/83 "2003-04-29T01:17:46Z")
I have [pictures of me](http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/~cpilman/PicturesofMe.html) on my webpage. I’m fairly distinctive looking, I think. If the Cheesecake Factory is part of the plan, count me in. Although, if we’re supposed to be in Central Square at 9:00, I think 7:00 would be a better rendezvous time. ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/84 "2003-04-29T01:21:29Z")
Hey there we go Achernar… I’ll print that out and walk around holding your picture up to rogue people until I find ya. The pictures of me on my page are kinda old… I just don’t like being in pictures… my daughter is much more photogenic 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Parallax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bbce88/32.png) [@Parallax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Parallax)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/85 "2003-04-29T01:27:03Z")
I don’t know how many people are planning to be there - but it seems like we might need a reservation? We could just get a reservation under some name and then just use that name to find the rest of the people as we show up? ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/86 "2003-04-29T01:41:33Z")
Good point… getting table space anywhere for more than four people on a friday night generally requires a reservation. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/87 "2003-04-29T01:53:37Z")
Well, I’m figuring at least five, so far. I think Pammipoo would probably choose to join us. So, I’d guess at least eight? I suggest we just make a reservation in Cecil’s name. 🙂 Were you volunteering to do that, Parallax? ---
**Author:** ![Pammipoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/87869e/32.png) [@Pammipoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pammipoo)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/88 "2003-04-29T02:04:08Z")
As of right now, I’ll be there. My work life is chaotic this week, so I can’t make any promises, but I should be able to make it. Assuming I don’t have another hell day like today (was supposed to work 7-5, ended up working 7-9…), anyways. I really won’t know for definite until Friday night, but count on me for the reservation, just to be safe. ---
**Author:** ![Parallax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bbce88/32.png) [@Parallax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Parallax)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/89 "2003-04-29T03:39:01Z")
Volunteer? Me? Umm - not really. I get all squeamish having to do stuff like that. ☹ :o ---
**Author:** ![Melandry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Melandry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melandry)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/90 "2003-04-29T03:54:56Z")
I can’t go (far too busy with finals, etc.), sorry, but I thought I’d give you guys a heads-up: no reservations at the Cheesecake Factory. And you have to wait for your whole party to arrive before they’ll add you to the list. At least that’s the official line from their [FAQ](http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/aboutus.htm): > [@](#): > > The Cheesecake Factory restaurants do not take reservations. We seat guests in the order that they arrive once the entire party is there. I know they won’t take reservations. And on a busy night an hour is generally your minimum wait time, and that’s not for a large party. Hate to spoil that for you guys, especially since I love the place- that’s what drew my interest in glancing at the thread. ---
**Author:** ![Melandry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Melandry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melandry)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/91 "2003-04-29T03:57:31Z")
Now that I reread that, I think I’m wrong about the “not added to list until everyone arrives” thing. Sorry, it’s late. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/92 "2003-04-29T11:33:57Z")
Crap! No wonder we never have Beandopes! We suck at this! ☹ But, thank you, **Melandry**. I’m sorry you won’t be able to make it. Well, I’m at a loss as to what to suggest, now. Anyone know what else is in the Galleria? Or, is anyone willing to volunteer to show up an hour early to hold us a table? This _should not **be** _ this hard! Here’s a WAS (Wild Ass Suggestion). If people aren’t set on Central Square for the nightlife, and if everyone is planning on driving to the destination, as opposed to taking the T, there’s a Victoria’s Station across from Burlington Mall, where I meet with a bunch of ex-coworkers, from time to time. They have no problem accomodating large groups on the spur of the moment. The food’s pretty good, they serve drinks, and they don’t mind a little rowdiness. Plus, no one has to deal with the newly rearranged streets and parking prices in downtown Boston. It’s a little farther for some people; it’s a little closer for others. ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/93 "2003-04-29T11:41:01Z")
Victoria’s station… I’ve been there once… my parents used to steal their salt shakers because they looked like beer bottles. Do you have to dress nice to get in? Oh yeah and I’ll second the fact that parallax is allergic to the telephone. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/94 "2003-04-29T13:11:21Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by tanookie \* > \*\*Victoria’s station… I’ve been there once… my parents used to steal their salt shakers because they looked like beer bottles. \*\* > > I don’t think they do, any more. > > **Do you have to dress nice to get in?** > > No. It’s casual. > > \*\*Oh yeah and I’ll second the fact that parallax is allergic to the telephone. \*\* > > Well, I can make the phone call, if one should turn out to be necessary. Of course, that’s assuming we can ever get our acts together enough to pick one plan and stick to it. (And, I take full responsibility for creating this mess. Sorry.) ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/95 "2003-04-29T13:21:23Z")
Well if we’re going to have the staggering count of 5… we could probably squeeze in anywhere 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/96 "2003-04-29T16:51:16Z")
True. Other people mentioned being interested. What the heck happened to them? ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/97 "2003-04-29T20:07:06Z")
Well we’re still interested… Seems like a small group… what’re we going to do? It would be nice to have something decided before friday! 🙂 So far I think the group is Parallax & I, Davebear, Achernar, Pamipoo if work doesn’t screw her,dinahmoe (tentatively), Laughing Lagomorph if we make it a little earlier and Morgainelf if she gets back from work travel on time. That’ be 8 if we all can go. I would have to say that 8 could fit more or less anywhere… We can meet at the galleria and they have the cheesecake factory and Papa Razzi and the California Pizza Kitchen so if one was too busy we may be able to finagle a table elsewhere. Did we settle on a time? We’re pretty flexible here as my job is taking care of the munchkin and Parallax’s commute is to our den. We could be there pretty much whenever. I’d say we should try and meet no later than 7. Try and get in before all the “party people” snag all the good seats 🙂 My stamina is limited after chasing a toddler all day and incubating another munckin on top of that. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/98 "2003-04-29T21:09:48Z")
Fine. Galleria at 7. I’ll email Pammipoo my cell phone number, in case she’s running late. Betenoir may also show up, but she’s being disorganized, so I’ll have to email her, now that I have something concrete to tell her. Last detail. It would still be really nice if we could find each other, when we get there. It’s been at least a year, since I was in that mall. Anyone know of a good place to meet? ---
**Author:** ![Honeydew\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e19b73/32.png) [@Honeydew\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honeydew_1)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/99 "2003-04-29T21:29:25Z")
I’ll be there in spirit lol… Make sure ya have a drink on me and I wanna see pics !!! Have a great time 😃 I will want a report on my desk by 8.00 Saturday morning lol… ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015/100 "2003-04-29T21:35:09Z")
NO! No pics! Well, at least, not of me. I HATE having my picture taken. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-mini-dope-anyone/162015.md?page=6)