# Central PA Dopefest? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 2, 2004, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935 "2004-04-02T18:45:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 25
**Author:** ![engineer\_comp\_geek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/engineer_comp_geek/32/504_2.png) [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2004, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/481 "2004-06-18T16:36:58Z")
Note to anyone coming in from I-70 (say, from Cumberland, for example): When you take the exit for Rt 15 north, you only go a short distance and you have to turn again. There’s an exit on both the right and left for 15 north, but they both end up in the same place. It’s a bit confusing but just follow the signs for 15 north and you’ll be fine. Alternate route from Pittsburgh: Take I-79 south to Morgantown, then I-68 East to Hancock, then I-70 east to 15 north. It takes a little longer (add about 20 min. if you’re coming from the southern side of pgh), but you don’t have to mess with the turnpike and is a much more pleasant drive, IMHO. You avoid the trucks and the constant construction, but you do have to go over some rather large mountains, and I really do mean large. When I had a little car with a tiny 4 cyl. engine it was stuck in the slow lane barely chugging 40 mph up a couple of those hills. Sideling Hill scenic overlook (just before you get to Hancock) is a rest area at the top of the last big mountain you’ll cross over. It really does have a nice view. If you’ve never been there it’s worth a stop. ---
**Author:** ![The\_27th\_Evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ebca7d/32.png) [@The\_27th\_Evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_27th_Evil)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2004, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/482 "2004-06-18T17:19:56Z")
I’ve raided the radio station library with a large amount of blank CD’s, so I have lots of good burned music to provide. It’s odd, but fun… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2004, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/483 "2004-06-18T17:33:20Z")
Why didn’t I find out about this sooner? The 27th Evil is on the SDMB? Don’t you people read the Skandian scrolls? ‘Ye XXVII Evil may appeare as any person who hast died theire haire. But it is not solid, and may not be touched.’ Did you not hear the spirits voice their warning? “From beneath you, and slightly to the left, it nibbles a little and then drinks directly from the carton.” ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Cymbeline](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_cymbeline/32/9244_2.png) [@Green\_Cymbeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Cymbeline)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2004, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/484 "2004-06-18T17:44:05Z")
For the evening activities, we had previously discussed going to [Gettysbrew Restaurant and Brewery](http://www.gettysbrew.com). I have made up direction sheets with a map to hand out at the picnic. It is really easy to get there from the park, and is only about 2.8 miles away. In addition to beer, they also have hand-crafted sodas and root beer, so non-drinkers and those with kids should be able to enjoy it too. ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Cymbeline](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_cymbeline/32/9244_2.png) [@Green\_Cymbeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Cymbeline)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2004, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/485 "2004-06-18T17:48:28Z")
Some more info about **Gettysbrew:** > [@](#): > > Restaurant: Casual fine dining at reasonable prices. Indoors in the rustic charm of a civil war barn and, in season, outdoors on the deck. > > Brewery: Fresh-brewed beer from high quality ingredients: usually five different choices plus hand-crafted root beer and other soda for children of all ages. > > Historic Site: The Monfort Farm was one of the largest Confederate field hospitals after the battle of Gettysburg. This place is in an old historic renovated barn. They have a deck too, so it might be nice to hang out on the deck. How many people are planning on going? Should we perhaps make reservations? I assume we’ll just be getting drinks because we’ll be eating all day… ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2004, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/486 "2004-06-18T17:59:07Z")
> [@nyctea scandiaca](#): > > This place is in an old historic renovated barn. They have a deck too, so it might be nice to hang out on the deck… If you start hanging out in barns, won’t you have to change your name to tyto alba? ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Cymbeline](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_cymbeline/32/9244_2.png) [@Green\_Cymbeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Cymbeline)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2004, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/487 "2004-06-18T18:28:31Z")
> [@DocCathode](#): > > If you start hanging out in barns, won’t you have to change your name to tyto alba? Good thought! It’s a little too warm here for nyctea scandiaca…and tyto is also one of my favorite owls. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5ac83/32.png) [@The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Mad_Hermit)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2004, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/488 "2004-06-18T19:51:48Z")
I just started cutting and marinating the chicken. I hope it’s good. I plan to be there at the earliest opportunity, and I will be available to help set up. I have a green Olds 4-door with Steeler stickers in the windows. (Are you surprised?) Should I bother to bring my video camera? The brewery sounds like fun. I can’t drink alcohol, so my wife makes up for it. Why not? She always has a designated driver. Please make sure you ask _her_ to go. Making reservations seems like a good idea- we can always cancel, but it would be disappointing if we couldn’t get in. ---
**Author:** ![Jadis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/87869e/32.png) [@Jadis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jadis)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2004, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/489 "2004-06-18T20:42:14Z")
I hate to back out at such a late date, but I’m not going to be able to make it. I’d agreed to bring some beverages, so I hope someone can cover that end. Have fun, you guys…take pictures! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2004, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/490 "2004-06-18T20:45:38Z")
Katzenhaus smells of garlic and peppers. Sam the parrot is nervous, afraid that a marinade is being prepared for him. Silly McNugget. 😃 See you all in the AM-drive safe! ---
**Author:** ![Feit\_C\_Taj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ee59a6/32.png) [@Feit\_C\_Taj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Feit_C_Taj)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2004, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/491 "2004-06-18T21:37:11Z")
The pot is simmering, and I just took my first taste of the sauce. Took about 20 seconds for the full flavor to hit. Yee-hah! I’ll either be coming in my own car - a yellow 87 Volvo POS - or I’ll be in a previously mention Toyota RAV that smells vaguely of skunk. It’ll depend on a few factors. ---
**Author:** ![asterion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2004, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/492 "2004-06-18T21:55:05Z")
> [@Jadis](#): > > I hate to back out at such a late date, but I’m not going to be able to make it. I’d agreed to bring some beverages, so I hope someone can cover that end. > > Have fun, you guys…take pictures! 🙂 Have you seen the description of what’s in the back of my car? Trust me, we should have plenty of drinks. Heck, I have enough in there right now for everyone to have about two sodas and one bottle of water each. ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2004, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/493 "2004-06-19T02:06:21Z")
The chili is done. It is not for the weak of heart. I did the potato salad last night. I’ll bring that large styrofoam cooler, tabasco’s in the car already, some bag chairs, and a whiffle ball set for the Dopelets. Do we need extension cords? I could bring a couple if needed. I also have a long power cord (50 ft maybe). I might have a power strip too, if that would help. Let me know. I’m planning on checking the thread before I leave here in the morning, if no one gets a chance to reply this evening while I’m on. I think I’m ready. Nervous as hell, but ready. Is someone or are some of the folks who are much more familiar with the area willing to provide their cell phone number upon request (via e-mail, not within the thread) in case some of the less locals get, well, lost? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2004, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/494 "2004-06-19T02:19:53Z")
Cole slaw is made and ready to go. I am not bringing veggie burgers because no one else said they wanted them, and Dominic and I can do just fine eating other stuff–it really isn’t worth the hassle to make them just for us. ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2004, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/495 "2004-06-19T02:22:17Z")
Whole wheat mac n cheese made and in fridge (I checked the ingredients, and it’s Jewish Dietary Law Compliant). I’ll make the fruit salad in the morning, so it’ll be nice and fresh. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2004, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/496 "2004-06-19T02:30:08Z")
Pasta salad (more of an antepasta, actually) and brownies are made and ready to go. ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2004, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/497 "2004-06-19T03:11:31Z")
**iampunha** and **fizzes to the top** are safely in town. I just got back from dinner and mini-golf with them. Three cords, a quad box and a portable GFCI are standard issue in the work truck. Email me for a cell phone [number-danceswithcats@att.net](mailto:number-danceswithcats@att.net) Y’all drive safe, now. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2004, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/498 "2004-06-19T11:33:37Z")
Change of plans for the Doorses. Airman is coming. We are not driving the Stinkmobile, we are driving his silver Chevy. We will be bearing saltines and shredded cheese, knives for cutting things, and a borough trash bag. Anyone want to convince my MiL that week-old picnic trash is NOT a good thing? Robin ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2004, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/499 "2004-06-19T12:15:37Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Ms Robyn_ > Anyone want to convince my MiL that week-old picnic trash is NOT a good thing? I can’t even convince _my_ MIL of anything; no way I’m gonna get started with yours! We’ll be leaving here about 9:30, which should put us there around noon. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2004, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/500 "2004-06-19T13:51:37Z")
Apple Cake is in the oven and steaming up my house HOT HOT HOT. I hope it’s good. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935.md?page=24) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935.md?page=26)