Yep, all the cool kids are moving to Chicago. 
boli moved here last year, and so did Mr Cynical. I found out at ChiDope monster just moved here (hence clearing up my confusion on if she was the monster I thought she was). Next, I think Tibby needs to move here so she can find a quality lesbian. I’m hoping UncleBeer will be making it here before too long, too.
They grow 'em right in the big city?
Everything about Springfield just screams hot lesbian fun. (I used to live in Jacksonville)
Thanks to everyone. I think the captions are as good as they are going to get. The camera is a Canon S400, which is brand spanking new and so very tiny.
I always feel snowed under after returning from one of these, especially when I have to drive through a freakish windstorm with a car built like a sail, car full of kids and sugary snacks, then remember that I’m having Indian delivered on Monday morning. Top it off with a healthy mix of wireless LAN interference and then a complete cable failure this morning. But I am dainbread from too much meetings and such, so need to blow some steam here now.
Mrs. ShibbOleth was pleased to meet you all. She seems to be making progress in her Doper aversion therapy. We looked through some of the photo galleries on her machine last night, but she declined to post anything. Special thanks to everyone who made my family feel welcomed, particulary Punha Squarepants. When I asked the Shibblets what their favorite part of the trip was, they replied, without hesitation, “breakfast!” But getting picked up by the ears was a close second, and the part that they’re sure to remember for much longer. Fizzy’s a pretty lucky lady; she’s such a sweet thing to put up with that long-haired manchild of hers. I should also mention hampster’s patience in staying with us throughout the aquarium. We were particularly impressed that he was able to find the Grafton, since we weren’t even certain he was going to find his car.
Super special thanks to Gundy, Hamlet, Judith Prietht[sup]*[/sup], Zanshin and whoever else sacrificed vital parts of their livers in the scouting process!
Jane D’oh is just so super cool in so many ways, it’s impossible to list them all, but let’s start with her glowing warm personality, charm, cool safari pics, games and deep discount luxury accomodations.
Besides being panty queen (why did all of the guys seem to miss that?) and overall babe, Gundy is a splendid hostess who writes spectacular directions and has a cool kid and very accomodating SO (who does look like a cross between Jason Biggs of American Pie and Ed Helms from the Daily Show). I even saw what I considered to be a flattering photo of you this year, so perhaps another myth is shattered? What was the name of that strange toy you had in the closet?
Joey H., I think my wife would leave me for you in a heartbeat, if she didn’t know that you were such a babe magnet. And Katiekilldare is the best thing since strawberries to come out of Plant City, even if she did conflate me with RTFirefly.
Biggirl rocks for offering up her son’s babysitting service, and Zoltarb double r0xx0r for watching my kids so the missus could get there just in time to watch the ceiling burst with water. And thanks for not telling anyone how lost I got trying to shortcut the way back to the hotel on the first try!
Another highlight was meeting a couple of the DipDopers, Abe_Babe and Omniscient, plus Hamlet who is pure genius at Fantasy Football smack, a poet and a gentleman. ChiDope is also always a great place for ModSpotting; it’s wonderful to meet the Mods because without an exception they are all kind and compassionate folks who never deserve to absorb any of the abuse they get. I’ll never wash my backseat since it’s been graced with DrMatrix and CajunMan’s charming presence. I was additionally blessed to have not one but three Manhattan sightings, only one of which was actually in a bar.
It was great to meet a few new folks, plus renew acquaintance with some that I’ve met at OhDopes or last year’s ChiDope’s (porcupine, UncleBeer, Czarcasm, MissCreant, Typo Mna, Dynosaur fit into this category).
Even though we thought we had no takers (Biggirl was still taking her rest when I called at 10), we made it to Shui Fah(sp?) for dim sum on Sunday, only to find MikeG, MEBuckner, and the gaudere sibs waiting in line there. So we got to move to the big table and share lots of tasty stuff. Maybe someday Mike will forgive me for getting him to try Chinese licorice at the Japanese candy store afterwards.
Finally, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the incredible entertainment provide by Tiburon, bristlesage, Monster, Shadowfox, Kyla, Biggirl, mama4bear and a couple of others whose names I don’t know, whether your hijinks took place in the bar or my car.
I’m not going to mention Ringo since he didn’t give me props for finding and returning his gold Amex card. Dawg! I’m sure that I’ve left off some others unintentionally, which is always the risk of recapping highlights. Apologies in advance. I feel worse that there are several folks that I didn’t really get a chance to meet up with or talk to. But it’s always best to leave a Dopefest wishing for more, so we can hope to come back next year.
*One of my all-time favorite usernames
Well, I’ve posted my pics, and there aren’t nearly as many as I thought there were! Don’t be confused though because some of the pictures in the album are from Denver a while ago. And I also uploaded without captions because I’m an idiot. So, sorry!!
(They’re in the dopers folder)
PS. When’s the next dopefest?? I miss you guys already! 
Gundy, sorry I elbowed you in the head, I meant to spill a drink on you instead. Ah life. It was very nice meeting you.
It was great seeing everyone there, meeting new people and catching up with old friends. Sorry I was too sweaty and overcome to get a chance to talk to everyone as much as I wanted to, but it was still nice seeing you.
Oh yeah, it was great meeting Bing, too. Congrats on the pizzas!
Shibb, pal, I was getting there, I swear. Really, thanks for the save - it would otherwise have been an Ugly Sunday. And your wife and kids are adorable (Did “adorable” just come out of me?).
Shibb, BTW, is a generous guy who offered his automobile up for transportation to the Saturday night festivities. When we saw that almost a dozen motorless Dopers had congregated in the bar awaiting his arrival, we realized that, unless he was driving an extended cab Hummer, we were overstocked.
That lead to shadowfox, mama4bear and me heading out to enhance our appreciation of the CTA system. The plan was simple enough; take the train to the nearest stop and flag a cab. Well, the nearest stop (Montrose) is a commercial district that was shut down for the weekend. Shut down = no people. No people = no taxicabs.
We finally got out of there, but I was afraid I’d walked those women to death.
I know I’ve left a bunch out (katiekilldare, Tib,…Aaack! What can I do about all this?).
Love ya’.
Take care.
And just for fun, I am going to spell Gundy and iampunha correctly, as well as mention zanshin and Hamlet as good fellows met.
Before the rest of you get any ideas, I’ll have you know that her son was in the same bed with us.
Uh…what I meant was…um…uh…
Hey, wasn’t that party something?
I didn’t get a chance to meet many people, but the people I did meet I bet I left an impression on. (I specifically didn’t say good impression. I would blame the alcohol, but I would have been the same way sober, just less handsy, if you see what I am saying. If you do, please explain it to me, because I don’t.)
Of the people I hadn’t met before:
Biggirl was fantastic fun. When she wasn’t frowning on our drinking habits, or trying to get us to stop letting her son have free shots of booze.
Miss Mabel knew the good parties from the bad parties.
Omni was just as arrogrant and prickish in real life as he was on the boards. (Which is why I really regret not being able to hang out with him more. He was just fun.)
bing knew the difference between mouthwash and pain reliever. I wish him luck in finding his father.
monster was pretty and a very good driver.
Everyone else was exactly what I said about them the last time I met them.
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And thank you for being such a gentleman and escorting me to my car! You’re a sweetie!
Actually I was fine. Despite my out-of-shape look, I’ve been known to walk up to 5 miles before getting tired. It was my friend who couldn’t tolerate all the walking because of her bad back. He doesn’t mention it, but it was my fault. I read the map wrong and was under the belief that the bar was only 3-4 blocks away from the Montrose station. After 5 blocks or so, we called up a cab on a pay phone. It turned out that the bar was probably 4-5 miles away from there even.
Porcupine, you’re right - I need to move to Chicago. I’ll probably wait until some things settle here at the Department and then I think I’ll be heading up. Whee! Start scoping some quality lesbians, please. 
Oh, and while you did show me some major cleavage, that is because I reached out and started to unbutton your shirt. You had this look on your face like, “If she goes one more button down, I’m going to scream.” (Did I ever tell you that I had a report come across my desk of a Dentist who told his female patients that fondling them helped with their lower back pain? How a dentist swung this is beyond me but he just might be my hero. Next time you have back pain, lemme know.)
Jane - If you happen to find a London Fog mist coat in your back seat, well, that’d be my dumbass’s.
Peri - Yes, definite combination between Diane Keaton and Sissy Spacek!
Ringo - where’re you from, big guy? You in Chicago?
Random - still my hero.
Monster - great pictures!
Tibs.
Excuse me, but Zanshin is so cute I was embarrassed to meet him.
Tibby I LOOOOF YOU, YOU KNOW I LOOF YOU. Over heer are the dildos…
I have this huge urge to bite your neck, Jarbabyj.
I have a picture of me reaching up your shirt, Jar, and you are leaning back SCREAMING bloody murder and I have a look of evil upon my face. When I show friends the pictures, whenever I get to that one, I say, “Some were less willing than others…”
I’m going to e-mail it to you now.
**Tiburon, ** what is it with you and necks? Were you a vampire in a past life or something?
Of course, that still wouldn’t explain the booby obsession…
Eva, They are just sexy. Of course, it is possible that I was a vampire in a former life. Watch out; if you had spread a little plov on your neck, you’d have been bit, too.
In my next life, I want to return as Random, especially if he’s still dating his girlfriend.
Well, I have nothing against necks myself (lately and unfortunately, this is a quite literal statement). I tend to be a bit more selective and private about it, though. Different strokes, I guess (no pun intended).
Maybe I need to do another batch of plov before I invite Motorcycle Boy over again. Maybe that’s what’s been holding him back…
I think it’s fair to say that I am “more selective and private” about such things than I was on Saturday night - I was just having a very good, enjoyable time. I’m typically fairly reserved so it was good for me to loosen up and enjoy myself.
You’re so full of shit Tibs. I didn’t have to bail you out of jail for being reserved.