# D.C. Dopers?? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 4, 2003, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154 "2003-07-04T00:43:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Anita\_Vacation](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Anita\_Vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anita_Vacation)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2003, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/21 "2003-07-05T22:00:48Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Neidhart \* > \*\*I can do Tuesday or Friday. \*\* Friday is out, Zette will be gone. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2003, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/22 "2003-07-05T23:18:36Z")
We’re away on Saturday (previous engagement) but I’ll watch the thread and see if we can make it sometime. I’d love to meet Zette. She’s a crush waiting to happen. ---
**Author:** ![Anita\_Vacation](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Anita\_Vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anita_Vacation)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2003, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/23 "2003-07-06T01:12:59Z")
Recap: Zette arrives Sunday the tomorrow and leaves Friday the 11th. Zettefest: Tuesday the 8th at 7pm in Springfield. If anyone has a problem with that date, speak now, because Zette won’t have much internet access after tomorrow morning. ---
**Author:** ![Wendell\_Wagner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8491ac/32.png) [@Wendell\_Wagner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wendell_Wagner)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2003, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/24 "2003-07-06T02:08:58Z")
I thought I remembered that all the restaurants in the American Cafe chain had closed years ago. I know that the ones I went to had closed. I just checked an online phone directory. There are a few American Cafes left. The one in Springfield Mall is now called Mozzarellas - The American Cafe. In any case, I can’t make this event. ---
**Author:** ![BoBettie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@BoBettie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BoBettie)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2003, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/25 "2003-07-06T02:21:50Z")
> [@](#): > > Don’t trust Zette – she has a history of getting people to throw Dopefests when she’ll be in town and then cancelling out! Now, now- I don’t t think THAT’S entirely fair! I’ll be there, I promise! Please come, everyone!!! ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2003, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/26 "2003-07-06T04:16:05Z")
Assuming I can find it, I’ll be there. ---
**Author:** ![Neidhart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Neidhart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neidhart)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2003, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/27 "2003-07-06T13:11:47Z")
Tuesday it is! American Cafe may have changed its name, but so far as I know, the Ruby Tuesday’s is still there. They closed the one at Fair Oaks Mall last month. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2003, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/28 "2003-07-06T13:18:42Z")
Ooooh, this is so tempting, especially since Airman and I have Tuesday off. Robin ---
**Author:** ![Anita\_Vacation](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Anita\_Vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anita_Vacation)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2003, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/29 "2003-07-06T14:49:11Z")
Let’s make it [Bennigan’s](http://www.bennigans.com/locationlinks.asp). It’s on the Loisdale Drive side of the mall. (Don’t be fooled by yahoo! maps which indicates that Bennigan’s is on the south side of the mall. It’s on the west side, closest to Rt95) I’ve made a reservation for the Cecil Adams party of 12 at 7pm on Tuesday. Please let me know who’s coming, so I can fine tune the head count. (Not that our heads aren’t already finely tuned!) ---
**Author:** ![Anita\_Vacation](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Anita\_Vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anita_Vacation)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2003, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/30 "2003-07-06T14:59:43Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by OpalCat \* > \*\*Assuming I can find it, I’ll be there. \*\* I think you’ve got the simplest drive of all: Take the Fairfax County Parkway which turns into Franconia/Springfield Parkway, and take the Frontier Drive exit. A left onto Spring Mall Drive will get you over to the west side of the mall. ---
**Author:** ![Anita\_Vacation](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Anita\_Vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anita_Vacation)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2003, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/31 "2003-07-06T15:07:33Z")
Is there something wrong with that link? Try this: > **[Bennigan's | American Fare • Irish Hospitality | Home Page](https://bennigans.com/)** > > Bennigan's has relaunched this 40 year old American brand in a format that will excite both consumers and investors alike. ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2003, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/32 "2003-07-06T21:07:49Z")
okie, I’ll be there 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Anita\_Vacation](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Anita\_Vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anita_Vacation)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2003, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/33 "2003-07-08T00:55:45Z")
Looks like a lively group: Zette OpalCat fruitbat and Miabella Tazma RTFirefly (and the Mrs?) Aholibah Neidhart Robin and Airman myself Anyone else dare to join us? ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2003, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/34 "2003-07-08T02:27:39Z")
Actually, we’re not going to be able to make it. We’d be fighting DC commuter traffic and not get home till midnight. Apologies. ☹ Robin ---
**Author:** ![Elza\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Elza\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elza_B)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2003, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/35 "2003-07-08T02:35:42Z")
Shoot:(. I would love to attend and meet Zette and the other DC Dopers I’ve never met, but that’s a fair trip for me on a weeknight from Richmond, and since I’m dealing with a sad situation with two of my cats (posted another thread about it), I’d really prefer to be at home with them tomorrow night. My regrets, everyone - please have a margarita for me. Ava ---
**Author:** ![Neidhart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Neidhart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neidhart)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2003, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/36 "2003-07-08T13:30:55Z")
Bump! ---
**Author:** ![Anita\_Vacation](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Anita\_Vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anita_Vacation)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2003, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/37 "2003-07-08T13:36:16Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by avabeth \* > **…I’m dealing with a sad situation with two of my cats (posted another thread about it), I’d really prefer to be at home with them tomorrow night. My regrets, everyone - please have a margarita for me.** I’m so sorry about your cats. I keep hoping you’ll make a MADfest, 'cause I’d love to meet you. Too bad about Robin and Airman, too! The rest of us will carry on as best we can without you. ---
**Author:** ![panache](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c77e96/32.png) [@panache](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2003, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/38 "2003-07-08T17:05:18Z")
Ooh, I just saw this thread and I’m extra sad that I can’t come out and play tonight. Have fun all!!! ---
**Author:** ![BoBettie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@BoBettie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BoBettie)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2003, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/39 "2003-07-08T18:06:22Z")
I’ll be there with bells on! Well, not literally, but you know what I mean 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Elza\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Elza\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elza_B)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2003, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154/40 "2003-07-08T20:04:34Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Anita Vacation \* > \*\*I’m so sorry about your cats. I keep hoping you’ll make a MADfest, 'cause I’d love to meet you. > \*\* Thanks, **Anita** :). I’m really looking forward to meeting you, too - hopefully, I can do one of the MADinners later this month or in August - and **TeleTronOne** and I were looking into putting a trip to Six Flags together at some point - hopefully, we can get a good group for that!🙂 (And yes, I owe you an email, **TTO** - I told you I’m bad with response times!:). I hope everyone has a great time tonight - take pics! Ava [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-c-dopers/186154.md?page=3)