# Columbus or bust **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 14, 1999, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763 "1999-10-14T18:08:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 1999, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/61 "1999-10-25T21:38:00Z")
I have just made my hotel reservation for 11/6 at the Holiday Inn on Lane St. If anyone else in interested in staying there the phone number is: 614-294-4848. I got a double for $99.00, a bit pricey but what the hell, it’s only money; I get more every week. I’m sure there are other hotels in the area a bit cheaper but this sounds like the easiest thing. * * * “The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind.” - _Humphrey Bogart_ ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 1999, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/62 "1999-10-25T22:44:00Z")
Other hotels in the general vicinity include a Ramada Inn and a Best Western on Olentangy River Road. Those are within a 2-5 minute drive from the aforementioned pricey Holiday Inn, and I can give people directions if need be. ---
**Author:** ![Melatonin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b3f665/32.png) [@Melatonin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melatonin)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 1999, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/63 "1999-10-25T22:56:00Z")
There’s also ‘Cross Country Inn,’ where my cheapo-Poppa stayed when he came to town. I’d presume (?) DB can help with directions for that, too. My knowledge of Columbus geography, as an ‘imported-for-educational-purposes-only’ type is unfortunately limited to two or three semi-important roads and intersections. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 1999, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/64 "1999-10-26T21:34:00Z")
To the top wit’ ye, scurvy dog. With a new sig line, my work is done here. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 1999, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/65 "1999-10-26T21:35:00Z")
Shit fire, overtime again. * * * “What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch?” – _W.C. Fields_ ---
**Author:** ![Melatonin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b3f665/32.png) [@Melatonin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melatonin)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 1999, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/66 "1999-10-27T00:28:00Z")
Whaddaya mean, ‘overtime,’ Mr. 4:30 timestamp guy? _I_ just got home from work. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 1999, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/67 "1999-10-28T16:19:00Z")
Back to the top of page one for the benefit of a couple Ohioans I found who haven’t weighed in yet. * * * **Dopeler effect:** The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly. ---
**Author:** ![Neil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/839c29/32.png) [@Neil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neil)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 1999, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/68 "1999-10-28T20:02:00Z")
I’m in Ohio, but I’ve no way to get to Columbus. And I’m usually busy on weekends anyway. Have fun, those that do go. Neil ---
**Author:** ![Melatonin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b3f665/32.png) [@Melatonin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melatonin)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 1999, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/69 "1999-10-28T23:29:00Z")
Whoops, I forgot that we’re in the same time zone, Uncle Beer. Just so there’s no surprises, I’ll go ahead and admit right now that I’m a blonde, and frequently a stereotypical one. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 1999, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/70 "1999-10-29T10:49:00Z")
Actually, Mel it was just a lame joke 4:34 post - “With a new sig line, my **work** is done here.” And no sig line of course. 4:35 post - “Shit fire, **overtime** again.” And then I checked the sig box. See, lame. At least I can amuse myself though. * * * **Dopeler effect:** The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly. ---
**Author:** ![Gilligan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Gilligan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gilligan)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 1999, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/71 "1999-10-30T01:29:00Z")
I’ve been out of touch for a while - home PC has been down and been too busy at work. So now that it’s fixed I see I almost missed an event! Saturday 11/6 6 PM, right?. I will try hard to be there. Earlier that day I will be downtown at Vet’s Memorial for the International Festival. If anyone is looking for something to do that day, check it out. Lots of good ethnic food, music, etc. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 1999, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/72 "1999-11-01T13:48:00Z")
To the top little thread. Anyone else planning on joining us? Speak now or forever hold your peace. * * * **Dopeler effect:** The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly. ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 1999, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/73 "1999-11-01T14:03:00Z")
I’m going to start an e-mail group for this little gathering. If you don’t have your e-mail address available and you want to be a part of it, please e-mail me at [lmaia78@hotmail.com](mailto:lmaia78@hotmail.com) and I’ll add you to the list. ---
**Author:** ![Shadowfox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Shadowfox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfox)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 1999, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/74 "1999-11-01T14:30:00Z")
## Is this little shindig strictly for Ohioans (sp?) only? I live in SE Michigan and, according to Mapquest, it’s only a four hour drive to Columbus. Shadowfox “Most people would succeed in small things, if they were not troubled with great ambitions.” - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 1999, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/75 "1999-11-01T14:37:00Z")
Shadow - come on down. Any and all interested parties are invited. * * * **Dopeler effect:** The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly. ---
**Author:** ![TheDoll](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c2a13f/32.png) [@TheDoll](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheDoll)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 1999, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/76 "1999-11-01T14:40:00Z")
Except the arrogant NYC’ers! ~ 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Alphagene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Alphagene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alphagene)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 1999, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/77 "1999-11-01T14:57:00Z")
I’ll take that as a personal invitation, Doll 🙂 * * * Back off, man. I’m a scientist. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 1999, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/78 "1999-11-02T14:09:00Z")
So, would you Hayseeds please recap your plans, including dates and times? Never know when a private chopper from New York might land on the roof of the Columbus Holiday Inn. We’d want to be able to find you if the Helipad has a lot of traffic. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 1999, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/79 "1999-11-02T14:22:00Z")
You got it Melanie, anything for a beer drinkin’ sax player, even if you’s from NYC. Date: November 6, 1999 - this Saturday Time: 6:00pm Place: Ashley’s in the Holiday Inn on the Lane, 328 Lane Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201 Phone: Holiday Inn desk: 614-294-4848 ## And always remember, “Be there, or be talked about!” **Dopeler effect:** The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 1999, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763/80 "1999-11-02T14:24:00Z")
Oh,yeah. I almost forgot. [www.holidayinnosu.com](http://www.holidayinnosu.com) * * * **Dopeler effect:** The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-or-bust/10763.md?page=5)