# Chicago Dopefest December 8th? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 30, 2011, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533 "2011-11-30T04:56:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2011, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/21 "2011-12-05T15:25:38Z")
> [@gaffa](#): > > Remember: Separate checks. I’ve been to one Chicago Dopefest…never again. Shit. I was hoping to mooch off of you. ---
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2011, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/22 "2011-12-05T15:49:40Z")
Dinner is great. I’ll make the reservation tomorrow late afternoon for ~6:30pm on Thursday and report back once it’s set. I’ll also let them know we’ll have some number of late arrivals, for those who can’t come for dinner, or just don’t have the patience to be around for so long with all of these imaginary friends. For sure attendees: Me **Least Orignial Username Ever banjoDavid Tracyfish Mr Downtown** (from the other thread) **MeanOldLady** (from the other thread) Maybe: **Man with a Cat Rand Rover** Is that everyone? Anyone switching from “maybe” to “yes” or “no”? Any lurker out there ready to say they’re in? ---
**Author:** ![slm2955](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c6cbf5/32.png) [@slm2955](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slm2955)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2011, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/23 "2011-12-05T18:40:40Z")
Sounds chill, too bad I’m not in the Chi ☹ ---
**Author:** ![gaffa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e68b1a/32.png) [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2011, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/24 "2011-12-05T19:03:06Z")
> [@MeanOldLady](#): > > Shit. I was hoping to mooch off of you. I’ve done my time in the barrel as the guy who tossed in $80 when a bunch of shitbags ducked out early, leaving the table $200 short. Been there, done that. I’m absolutely serious, never again. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2011, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/25 "2011-12-05T21:25:45Z")
You’re probably going to need to put the reservation under “Cecil Adams”, as well. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2011, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/26 "2011-12-05T22:18:06Z")
> [@MeanOldLady](#): > > Shit. I was hoping to mooch off of you. And I was hoping to mooch off of you. This is a sad mooch circle we have here. ---
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2011, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/27 "2011-12-06T16:07:58Z")
> [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](#): > > You’re probably going to need to put the reservation under “Cecil Adams”, as well. That was the plan, yes. Anyway, it looks like there’s no new people in either thread. So, to be included in the reservation I make tonight, I need people to post by 4:00 pm CST. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Rand\_Rover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2011, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/28 "2011-12-06T16:20:17Z")
I won’t make dinner, and I’m still a maybe for drinks. Is the plan to move from a table to the bar after dinner? Will someone post the group’s whereabouts around 8 or so (and/or wear a chicken hat or something)? ---
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2011, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/29 "2011-12-06T16:33:22Z")
No, the plan is to stay put, since the bar at Goose Island isn’t really conducive to big groups. I don’t access the boards on my phone, but someone else may be willing to post it. However, if you come in & ask for the Cecil Adams group, they’ll get you to us, no problem. ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2011, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/30 "2011-12-06T16:45:18Z")
> [@Rand\_Rover](#): > > I won’t make dinner, and I’m still a maybe for drinks. Is the plan to move from a table to the bar after dinner? Will someone post the group’s whereabouts around 8 or so (and/or wear a chicken hat or something)? You can just look for me. I’m the black person. I’m also skipping dinner. Being places at 6/6:30 is always a pain for me as it’s just in the right window of being annoying to go to after work and hard to get to on time if I go home first, so 8 it is. Plus, let’s not kid ourselves; I do this for the drinking. ---
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2011, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/31 "2011-12-06T17:10:04Z")
Oh, **MeanOldLady** , I think we all know that you’re just in it for the boozing. Anyway, I just posted this to the other thread, but in case anyone here cares: “If anyone cares or wishes to contribute, the pub is also currently doing a toy drive. I don’t know through what charity, as I’ve not been up since they started it. They’re throwing in a $5 voucher for each toy.” ---
**Author:** ![Rand\_Rover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2011, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/32 "2011-12-06T19:24:36Z")
Ok, got it, ask for Cecil. Any chance of the real Cecil stopping by? He was down for the last aborted attempt. ---
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2011, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/33 "2011-12-06T20:57:25Z")
Man, wouldn’t that be neat? However, I doubt he even knows about this attempt, so I suspect he’s not coming. Looking forward to meeting everyone! ---
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/34 "2011-12-07T15:05:27Z")
Okay, so, reservation update: I made the reservation under “Cecil Adams” for 6:30 pm for four, which appears to be the number of people who will be at dinner, with a note that says four to five more will be joining us at 8:00 pm. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/35 "2011-12-07T17:24:30Z")
If anyone would feel better with a phone number to contact, in case you’re late or get lost or would just feel better with it, PM me and I’ll get you mine. ---
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/36 "2011-12-07T18:08:08Z")
Oh, not a bad idea, **Least Original User Name Ever**. I’d be happy to do the same. Also, since I’m dropping stuff off in the area earlier in the day, I’ll be there a touch before 6:00pm, in case anyone else expects to be there early. (I figure I might as well be there for the tapping if I’m in the area - free beer sample!) I also figure that if I’m there early, I can confirm the weirdness of the reservation, and make sure we have sufficient space for when folks join us. ---
**Author:** ![Rand\_Rover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/37 "2011-12-09T00:45:13Z")
So, are you guys there? Could someone describe where the table is? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Rand\_Rover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/38 "2011-12-09T01:39:12Z")
OK, I’m here, sitting at the bar in a navy hooded coat. The hostess said Cecil’s reservation wasn’t until 8. ---
**Author:** ![Rand\_Rover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/39 "2011-12-09T02:10:25Z")
What if there were a dopefest and only one doper showed up? Where the black woman at? ---
**Author:** ![Rand\_Rover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533/40 "2011-12-09T04:35:22Z")
FYI–I found everybody. Had fun! Good to meet everyone! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-dopefest-december-8th/604533.md?page=3)