# Brit Dope Winter 2003 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 1, 2003, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981 "2003-10-01T21:07:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 46
**Author:** ![ianzin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ed655f/32.png) [@ianzin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ianzin)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/901 "2003-11-27T09:28:58Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SpaceDog \* > **I have one concern as to how the hell I’ll recognise you lot.** Hi **Space Dog** , this point has in fact been covered earlier in the thread, although I don’t blame you for not wanting to wade thru it all to find the answer (and this, boys and girls, is one reason why it’s nice and helpful not to pad the thread unnecessarily, even if you _are_ bored witless at work). Anyway, it’s easy to spot us because of course we’ll all be wearing a leather apron, a head-dress of ceremonial antlers and a bangle made from the metal of a melted-down horseshoe, as required by the statutes governing real-life meetings of Dopers on English soil. Upon approaching, you must declaim the secret password using the old-Latin pronunciation, and offer the secret gesture with one knee slightly raised. Having thus identified yourself, the currently elected Lesser Moose will extend the Ostrich Feather Of Loyalty, upon which you must spit while reciting your Board Name. You will then… Oh, forget it. **Space Dog** , trust me, I worried about this the first time I ever thought about coming to a Dopefest, but in real life there’s just no problem. It’s pretty easy to spot which are the Dopers, and we’re a very friendly bunch so you only have to ask (there won’t be THAT many clumps of people congregating on Charing X stn at 12.30 for 1 ish). Trust me, you’ll be made very welcome and it won’t be a problem. See ya there! ---
**Author:** ![garius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19b73/32.png) [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 10:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/902 "2003-11-27T10:34:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Angua \* > \*\*You seem to like these comparisons about people on crack. How do you know what a Hobbit on crack is like? 😉 \*\* I used to go to some bitchin’ parties in Hobbiton. I know it seems all jovial and pleasant during the day, but at night it turns into the Ibiza of Middle Earth. ---
**Author:** ![SpaceDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spacedog/32/9932_2.png) [@SpaceDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpaceDog)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 10:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/903 "2003-11-27T10:35:09Z")
Thanks all. I think I’ve got it. Look for crack-addled hobbits wielding death rays, babycham and baked goods – should narrow the search down. See ya all Saturday. SD ---
**Author:** ![garius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19b73/32.png) [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 10:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/904 "2003-11-27T10:45:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SpaceDog \* > \*\*Thanks all. > > I think I’ve got it. Look for crack-addled hobbits wielding death rays, babycham and baked goods – should narrow the search down. > > See ya all Saturday. > > SD \*\* If it helps any i’ll be wearing a blue t-shirt, green combats (they’re the only clothes i have that are clean) and a donkey jacket. ---
**Author:** ![Angua](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@Angua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angua)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/905 "2003-11-27T11:18:42Z")
Flipping heck. I jokingly told my class that I’d like them to solve Schrodinger’s equation. A couple of them said that they’d try. They did it. Wow. ---
**Author:** ![paulberserker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c4cdca/32.png) [@paulberserker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/paulberserker)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/906 "2003-11-27T11:23:30Z")
you’ll recognize me. i’ll be wearing an immense bright red taffeta mexican wedding dress. and a kangol hat like samuel l jackson. i may or may not bring a double bass. ---
**Author:** ![confessorknight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9a140/32.png) [@confessorknight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/confessorknight)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/907 "2003-11-27T11:28:55Z")
Unfortunately I’m going to have to cut out early this time as (fool that I am) I’ve agreed to work Sunday and must be fresh faced and attentive for those _charming_ weekend library patrons. I’m figuring I can stretch to 10:30 at the very latest. ---
**Author:** ![garius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19b73/32.png) [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 11:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/908 "2003-11-27T11:32:55Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by paulberserker \* > \*\*you’ll recognize me. i’ll be wearing an immense bright red taffeta mexican wedding dress. and a kangol hat like samuel l jackson. > > i may or may not bring a double bass. \*\* You have to bring it! I’ve already dug out my Sax so we can have another DopeJam session like last time! I’m not sure whether although without **Kal** we’ll have no Trombonist. ---
**Author:** ![garius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19b73/32.png) [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/909 "2003-11-27T11:34:00Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by confessorknight \* > \*\*Unfortunately I’m going to have to cut out early this time as (fool that I am) I’ve agreed to work Sunday and must be fresh faced and attentive for those _charming_ weekend library patrons. > I’m figuring I can stretch to 10:30 at the very latest. \*\* Oh great. And now we’ve lost someone from our string section :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![paulberserker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c4cdca/32.png) [@paulberserker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/paulberserker)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/910 "2003-11-27T11:36:22Z")
slap bass! i’m there! anyone got an air horn or portable air raid siren? a dopejam aint nothing unless everyone on earth can hear it! ---
**Author:** ![Bibliovore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Bibliovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliovore)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/911 "2003-11-27T11:43:27Z")
Do you need a vocalist? I can do a pretty decent rendition of “It had to be you”, “Blue moon”, and other jazz greats… ---
**Author:** ![Angua](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@Angua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angua)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/912 "2003-11-27T11:51:06Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by paulberserker \* > \*\*slap bass! i’m there! > > anyone got an air horn or portable air raid siren? a dopejam aint nothing unless everyone on earth can hear it! \*\* I play the recorder. We used to play semi-professionally in fact… Shall I bring the recorder? I don’t have a xylophone or accordian. Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![garius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19b73/32.png) [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/913 "2003-11-27T11:55:41Z")
Would be good **Bib** , we do tend towards the odd swing number too though - how are you at Ol’ Blue Eye’s classics? if anyone is interested we need a femal vocalist too, since **Shankars\_Daughter** can’t make it. ---
**Author:** ![garius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19b73/32.png) [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/914 "2003-11-27T11:57:55Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Angua \* > **I play the recorder. We used to play semi-professionally in fact… Shall I bring the recorder?** actually, heading briefly back into reality. I _hate_ the recorder. I can’t stand its sound - it gets right on my tits. [sub]thats not intended to detract anything from your ability though - i’m sure you are marvellous. Maybe i’ve just never heard it played properly.[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Bibliovore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Bibliovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliovore)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/915 "2003-11-27T11:57:57Z")
Right, I’ll bring a spiffy suit, a fedora and a big, shiny 50’s style microphone. I can do a selection of Sintara and Nat King Cole hits, as well as a few Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald ones, but I might need a few extra cookies to keep my strength up (and I’ve heard that rugelach does wonders for the throat). 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![paulberserker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c4cdca/32.png) [@paulberserker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/paulberserker)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/916 "2003-11-27T12:00:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Bibliovore \* > \*\*Do you need a vocalist? I can do a pretty decent rendition of “It had to be you”, “Blue moon”, and other jazz greats… \*\* slap bass air raid siren jazz tune “fly me to the moon” played with the loudness of an exploding star at charing X station, 12:30pm 29th nov entry: £3/£2 NUS/OAP/DSS you can sing it **bib** , but only if you have a) a vocoder, or 2) one of those voice effects boards like what Robert Plant uses to get an echo and shit. THIS ONE, IS THE FIRST SONG, ON OUR NEW ALBUM! WUN-TOO-TREE-FOW! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![garius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19b73/32.png) [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/917 "2003-11-27T12:04:21Z")
Oh and before i forget… > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ianzin \* > **and this, boys and girls, is one reason why it’s nice and helpful not to pad the thread unnecessarily, even if you _are_ bored witless at work.** **YOU CAN’T TELL ME WHAT TO DO! YOU’RE NOT MY _REAL_ FATHER!** [sub]heh heh heh[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Angua](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@Angua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angua)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/918 "2003-11-27T12:05:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by garius \* > \*\* > [sub]thats not intended to detract anything from your ability though - i’m sure you are marvellous. Maybe i’ve just never heard it played properly.[/sub] \*\* You haven’t then. Played properly, on a real wooden recorder, that’s been properly seasoned, the recorder is a rich, smooth sound. Of course it needs a person who knows how to play it. There is more skill required in playing recorders than is taught in schools. In fact, I shall bring my recorder, simply to fight ignorance about it. I will agree that a badly played recorder gets on my last nerve. It really really grates. ---
**Author:** ![Bibliovore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Bibliovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliovore)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/919 "2003-11-27T12:08:27Z")
FLY ME TOO THA MOON AN’ LET ME LIVE AMONGST THA STARS! YEAH! LET ME SEE WHAT LUUURVE IS LIKE ON JUPITER AN’ MARS! Groovy baby - can ya dig it? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![garius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19b73/32.png) [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981/920 "2003-11-27T12:10:33Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Angua \* > \*\*In fact, I shall bring my recorder, simply to fight ignorance about it. I will agree that a badly played recorder gets on my last nerve. It really really grates. \*\* Careful. I have a nasty habit of bursting into History-related folk songs when pissed… \*There’s 40 shillings on the drum, For those who’ll volunteer to come, To enlist and fight the foe today, O’er the hills and far away. O’er the hills and o’er the main, Through Flanders Portugal and Spain, King George commands and we obey Over the hills and far away…\* You have been warned. 😉 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981.md?page=45) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dope-winter-2003/204981.md?page=47)