# 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:** 3
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2004, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/41 "2004-04-19T22:09:53Z")
The 19th is good for me. Mapquest has it about 180 miles or 3 1/2 hours from Pittsburgh (that far?!) or most of a tank of gas from Pittsburgh, so if any Pittsburgh Dopers ( **Guinastasia, Chicago Faucet, Medea’s Child, Catsix** , I’m looking yunz guys) are interested, let me know and we’ll make appropriate arrangements. CJ ---
**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:** [April 19, 2004, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/42 "2004-04-19T22:20:07Z")
_jumps up and down_ This is going to be FUN! I got a definite commitment from **supervenusfreak** to make both a big bowl of pasta salad (because mayonnaise-based salads invite far too many opportunities for unfortunate digestive accidents) and homemade brownies. It’s heaven being involved with a cook! ---
**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:** [April 19, 2004, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/43 "2004-04-19T23:27:51Z")
There are two picnic areas on the map of the battlegrounds; if we plan to bring food we may want to meet up there. One is right in the middle of it all, between the electric map and the cyclorama (and also near General Pickett’s Buffet.) The second is at the southwestern “corner” of the park, on Warfield Ridge off the Emmitsburg Road. I think that the first one would be good because it is close to many of the sights and sites. It would be easy to park nearby and wander around, join a tour or go shopping. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2004, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/44 "2004-04-19T23:45:30Z")
[Here’s](http://www.nps.gov/gett/bldginfo.htm) some info on park facilities – they say no grills. So what are we planning – BYO sandwiches and we each bring a dish to share? ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2004, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/45 "2004-04-19T23:49:37Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > [Here’s](http://www.nps.gov/gett/bldginfo.htm) some info on park facilities – they say no grills. So what are we planning – BYO sandwiches and we each bring a dish to share? Sounds like a plan. Over the coming weeks, let’s all post what we’re bringing so people don’t bring a lot of one thing. Robin ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Carrot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f0a364/32.png) [@Captain\_Carrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Carrot)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2004, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/46 "2004-04-20T00:06:10Z")
I’d like to come if at all possible, and since it’s either the first day of summer vacation or the last Saturday of the school year, I doubt I’ll have committments. However, I’d need someone to pick me up from effectively DC, and that’s one heck of a drive. Unless, of course, **iampunha and fizzlestothetop** are coming, in which case I’d probably be fine. [hijack] **MsRobyn** and I have the same birthday! Only several years apart.[/hijack] ---
**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:** [April 20, 2004, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/47 "2004-04-20T00:08:00Z")
> [@MsRobyn](#): > > Sounds like a plan. Over the coming weeks, let’s all post what we’re bringing so people don’t bring a lot of one thing. > > Robin All right then. We’re bringing pasta salad and brownies. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2004, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/48 "2004-04-20T00:17:21Z")
I’ll bring my makes-grown-men-weep-with-joy carrot cake. If there’s a non-cook in the crowd, someone could volunteer for plates, napkins, and utensils. ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2004, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/49 "2004-04-20T02:13:16Z")
The Caseys are tentatively in. We have an energetic 4 year old. Kids OK or should we get a sitter? How much potato salad should I bring? ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2004, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/50 "2004-04-20T05:32:38Z")
19th is kewl by me. Since I’m close to home, I can bring a big pot of homemade chili. To **Casey1505** : I’ll bet some of the regular MADs will be bringing their kidlets, too. Dear **Twickster** , could you spread the word and put together a busload from Phila? I’m thinking of **True Pisces, Verrain, Frank #2, Doc Cathode, Mearos, moi, that\_darn\_cat** and apologies to any other Philadopers whose names I’ve overlooked. I didn’t make the last meeting at Eulogy. ☹ Miss you guys! FWIW-there are also some walking ghost tours in Gettysburg that run year round. Since you’re in the full court press for finals **MsRobyn** , give a holler for anything you need. I may take a few days to respond when I’m out of town for work, though. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2004, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/51 "2004-04-20T10:09:58Z")
> [@Casey1505](#): > > The Caseys are tentatively in. We have an energetic 4 year old. Kids OK or should we get a sitter? > > How much potato salad should I bring? Kids are fine. I will have my energetic not-quite-2-year-old, so it’s all good. **danceswithcats** : Thanks!!! Robin ---
**Author:** ![Scuba\_Ben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2004, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/52 "2004-04-20T13:15:42Z")
I’ll bring gazpacho soup, and some bottles of soda. And as needed, I can bring some more Philly Dopers. ---
**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:** [April 20, 2004, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/53 "2004-04-20T13:23:53Z")
I and my onion and garlic-free cooking are in, if I can arrange some transportation… ---
**Author:** ![Medea\_s\_Child](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Medea\_s\_Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Medea_s_Child)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2004, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/54 "2004-04-20T14:37:56Z")
Okay, just checking to make sure my quick skim pulled up the right info. Gettysburg, June 19th? Dish to pass and BYO sandwiches? I think I can make it, along with **ShirtNinja13** though car pooling from Pittsburgh would be appreciated. (Specially if its someone else’s car. Mine is wonderful…and tiny.) Drop me an e-mail. ---
**Author:** ![Medea\_s\_Child](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Medea\_s\_Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Medea_s_Child)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2004, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/55 "2004-04-20T14:43:28Z")
I’ll bring veggie dip and veggies. It sounds like a cop out, but I have a great dip recipe. It takes three days to cure properly and is addictive. ---
**Author:** ![fizzestothetop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e79b87/32.png) [@fizzestothetop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fizzestothetop)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2004, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/56 "2004-04-20T15:02:20Z")
It sounds interesting. I’ve never been to Gettsyburg and **pun** and I haven’t been to a fest since DopeaWeen. We’re due for a trek north anyhow. I’ll talk to him and see if he’s up for it. As far as I know we have no plans for the 19th. Put us in for a maybe. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2004, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/57 "2004-04-20T15:19:31Z")
> [@The 27th Evil](#): > > I and my onion and garlic-free cooking are in, if I can arrange some transportation… From where? I could give one person a ride from Philly – plus two others if they’re midgets (there is NO legroom in the back seat of El Kiario). ---
**Author:** ![Shirt\_Ninja\_13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19b73/32.png) [@Shirt\_Ninja\_13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirt_Ninja_13)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2004, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/58 "2004-04-20T16:48:46Z")
> [@Siege](#): > > so if any Pittsburgh Dopers ( **Guinastasia, Chicago Faucet, Medea’s Child, Catsix** , I’m looking yunz guys) are interested, let me know and we’ll make appropriate arrangements. Sounds interesting. Can others beyond the aforementioned people apply? This would be my first get-together, tho’. What are these things usually like? Should one bring food? _bamf_ ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2004, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/59 "2004-04-20T16:52:27Z")
> [@Shirt Ninja 13](#): > > Sounds interesting. Can others beyond the aforementioned people apply? > > This would be my first get-together, tho’. What are these things usually like? Should one bring food? > > _bamf_ Sure! New people are always welcome. For this Dopefest, it will be potluck. Bring something that will travel well and not require special storage. Robin ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2004, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935/60 "2004-04-20T16:57:29Z")
Since brownies are taken and I don’t trust truffles to travel that well, put me down for sausage rolls. **ShirtNinja** , I’m willing to take a chance on most people, especially since the two people with whom I had the worst trip went on to become two of the best friends! CJ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-pa-dopefest/237935.md?page=4)