# Calling all LA and San Deigo Dopers... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 19, 2002, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954 "2002-06-19T20:53:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![seawitch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a587f6/32.png) [@seawitch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seawitch)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2002, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/21 "2002-06-22T04:31:58Z")
Well, Saturday night would be better for Mr. Seawitch, but it really depends on what works best for **thinksnow**. I work about 3-4 blocks away from the airport, so drop me an e-mail if you want chauffeur service from the flight to the hotel. Warn me early so I can clean out the car! If you have a lot of luggage, I’ll drive the truck that day. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2002, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/22 "2002-06-25T01:05:20Z")
I am totally free and clear, as I’m counting on having either purchased, or declined the purchase of, the car Friday evening. You know, I might just dust the kilt off, yet. ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2002, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/23 "2002-06-25T16:07:18Z")
Mmmm… kilt… Esprix ---
**Author:** ![seawitch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a587f6/32.png) [@seawitch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seawitch)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2002, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/24 "2002-06-25T17:00:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Esprix \* > \*\*Mmmm… kilt… > > Esprix \*\* I agree wholeheartedly. 😉 Now then … who else is free for Saturday evening? And can any of you who know the area well suggest a place? We can’t let **thinksnow** think we’re boring… ---
**Author:** ![Moirai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/96bed5/32.png) [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2002, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/25 "2002-06-25T20:15:59Z")
Well, the summer traffic is already terrible, so a place in Laguna Beach or Newport may be out just because you won’t be able to get there or park! Here are some suggestions- Muldoon’s Irish Pub, at Newport Center/Fashion Island Salt Creek Grill, PCH in Dana Point Maggiano’s- Italian, South Coast Plaza in the middle of the Sears parking lot! Javier’s Cantina- PCH in Laguna Beach The Crab Cooker- totally casual, but great seafood- Balboa peninsula in Newport Beach Split Rock Tavern- El Toro Rd, by the Laguna Hills Mall Have fun, kids! ---
**Author:** ![musicguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ba0ec/32.png) [@musicguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/musicguy)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2002, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/26 "2002-06-25T22:26:59Z")
A place that’s REALLY close (like, across the street) is the Claim Jumper. Big, good food and potent drinks. ---
**Author:** ![seawitch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a587f6/32.png) [@seawitch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seawitch)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2002, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/27 "2002-06-26T00:17:20Z")
I’m gonna agree with the **really** close idea. I’m not afraid of summer traffic! ---
**Author:** ![BraheSilver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecccb3/32.png) [@BraheSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BraheSilver)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2002, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/28 "2002-06-26T01:57:25Z")
Ooh, Claim Jumper. Sounds good, and I won’t have to worry about getting (more) lost. Next step, can we agree on a time? ---
**Author:** ![dreamer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/6bbea6/32.png) [@dreamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dreamer)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2002, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/29 "2002-06-26T04:02:25Z")
There’s also a Lounge inside the Holiday Inn where they have live music on the weekends. But the Claim Jumper is an awesome place too, it just gets really crowded. I’ve got band rehersal until 8 so wherever you all decide to meet I hope to be there around 9 or so. Looking forward to meeting you all 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![musicguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ba0ec/32.png) [@musicguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/musicguy)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2002, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/30 "2002-06-26T05:03:58Z")
I’m in 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![seawitch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a587f6/32.png) [@seawitch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seawitch)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2002, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/31 "2002-06-26T14:43:40Z")
How’s say, 7:30 for y’all? So far I have: **thinksnow me Mr. Seawitch musicguy BraheSilver dreamer** (a little late) The car wash might be over by then… **Esprix**? What if **think** agrees to wear the kilt? **scout**? **Encinitas, Ruffian, RadioWave, DeathLlama**? I’ll try for reservations if we get a big enough group. ---
**Author:** ![musicguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ba0ec/32.png) [@musicguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/musicguy)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2002, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/32 "2002-06-26T14:48:37Z")
**seawitch** , I will also be a little late as **dreamer** and myself will both be at the same band rehearsal. We are probably looking at between 8:30 and 9:00. But we will be there. ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2002, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/33 "2002-06-26T15:57:59Z")
Hrm. The car wash will indeed be over, but I have post-car wash duties with the same group (the [Long Yang Club - San Diego](http://www.longyangclub.org/sandiego) for anyone who might be interested). It’s not so much I’m _in_ charge, as everyone lets me _take_ charge. 😉 Sorry I’ll miss ya, **think**. You have still inspired me, however, to get a Straight Dope t-shirt one of these days… Esprix ---
**Author:** ![dreamer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/6bbea6/32.png) [@dreamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dreamer)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2002, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/34 "2002-06-26T18:11:04Z")
I’m also bringing a friend (Cindy), possibly Mr. dreamer and I’m hoping **Celtic Cowboy** can make an appearance as well :D. ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2002, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/35 "2002-06-26T18:53:26Z")
A friend of mine from work is able to jumpseat (read: fly for free) and has nothing better to do this weekend, so count one more for dinner. ---
**Author:** ![Ruffian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/71e660/32.png) [@Ruffian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruffian)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2002, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/36 "2002-06-26T19:18:36Z")
I _think_ (no pun intended) we may be okay to go…hubby isn’t home right now so I can’t ask just yet, but we’re a…uh…definite maybe. I’ll let you know for sure before the end of the day. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![imthjckaz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/imthjckaz/32/3223_2.png) [@imthjckaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/imthjckaz)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2002, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/37 "2002-06-26T20:39:31Z")
Ah…Laguna. _:sigh:_ I miss Southern California. _:sniff sniff:_ ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Ruffian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/71e660/32.png) [@Ruffian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruffian)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2002, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/38 "2002-06-27T04:22:43Z")
Well, best I can say about my and **DeathLlama’s** attendance is “Probably.” So, send on the info **seawitch**! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![seawitch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a587f6/32.png) [@seawitch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seawitch)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2002, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/39 "2002-06-27T17:18:00Z")
Here’s the new list: **thinksnow nameless work buddy me Mr. Seawitch BraheSilver Ruffian (?) DeathLlama (?)** a little late arriving: **dreamer musicguy Cindy Mr. Dreamer (?) Celtic Cowboy (?)** Am I missing anybody? ---
**Author:** ![seawitch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a587f6/32.png) [@seawitch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seawitch)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2002, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-la-and-san-deigo-dopers/114954/40 "2002-06-27T21:56:10Z")
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