# Dallas Dopers! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 27, 2000, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797 "2000-06-27T23:44:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Balance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@Balance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balance)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2000, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/21 "2000-06-30T02:25:01Z")
Rats! I would’ve liked to have met you folks, but I’m going to be in Louisiana July 1st-5th.☹ Ah well, can’t win 'em all. Have fun–and do something Dopey for me, will ya? ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2000, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/22 "2000-06-30T02:46:24Z")
Balance - keep tuned, I’m still contemplating what to do Friday evening the 14th - we may get together again if enough people are interested. Who would be able to do this? It may be supper at one of the Grapevine restaurants again. If anyone has another idea, say something. ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2000, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/23 "2000-06-30T04:15:45Z")
I can probably handle around noon on Monday. **Zyada** , things a pretty hectic around here right at noon. A little off-peak might be a little better. If it’s going to be more social than eating, I think after 1 would be better. Oh, I checked with the home owner’s association. Naked hop-scotch is definately out. Maybe if school was in session, but not in the summer with the kids running around. Sorry. Jim ---
**Author:** ![Aglarond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@Aglarond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aglarond)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2000, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/24 "2000-06-30T12:25:39Z")
Whoa. I missed a lot. I don’t see any problems with Monday. Considering I’ll have been without internet access for 3 days at that point, I’ll need somebody to fill me in. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2000, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/25 "2000-06-30T13:27:56Z")
Good point JimB. Besides, Irishman will probably not wake up till noon anyway. 😃 Ok - unless I hear otherwise: Dallas Doper Debauch 2 El Fenix, Grapevine Monday July 3rd 1:00 PM ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2000, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/26 "2000-06-30T17:51:02Z")
Definite: Zyada Irisman Tentative JimB Chef Troy sweetcan You posted to this thread but didn’t mention whether you’d actually come or not Grace Aglarond Adam Yax Out of town (yeah, a likely story - y’all just think y’all’re too good for us ;)) Rincewind Balance With us in spirit Phouka Wally :wally ---
**Author:** ![Aglarond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@Aglarond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aglarond)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2000, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/27 "2000-06-30T18:37:32Z")
Sure. I’ll be there. It’s the one on 114 and Main, right? ---
**Author:** ![sweetcan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/50afbb/32.png) [@sweetcan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweetcan)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2000, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/28 "2000-06-30T20:01:28Z")
Oh crap ☹ I am working on Monday. This blows! Well – don’t forget about me next time. _sulks_ ---
**Author:** ![David](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@David](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2000, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/29 "2000-06-30T21:41:09Z")
Are lurkers welcome? ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2000, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/30 "2000-06-30T21:56:52Z")
Sure, come on. Jim ---
**Author:** ![Irishman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b487fb/32.png) [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2000, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/31 "2000-07-01T04:35:12Z")
**sweetcan** said: > [@](#): > > Just tell me the date and the time. I’ll show up in my Dallas Cowboys cheerleader outfit and bring a > good bottle of Tequila – you know, the clear shit! Woohoo - sweetcan in a cheerleader outfit! (Sweetcan… does that mean what I think it does? 😉 ) > [@](#): > > The suburbs would be ok but the city has more fun stuff…anyone ever been to Gator’s in the West End, where the waitresses dance on the piano? Hehe…I used to work there. Maybe we should demand a reenactment… > [@](#): > > PS: Would bringing some, er…not so straight dope be politically incorrect and unwelcome? Bisexual women are always welcome. 😃 Sorry I’ll miss you this time, **Balance** , but we’re still working on the 14th. **zyada** said: > [@](#): > > Good point JimB. Besides, Irishman will probably not wake up till noon anyway. Hey! Oh, I guess you know me. **David** said: > [@](#): > > Are lurkers welcome? Okay, but you have to sit one table over and can only listen, no speaking. 😉 Okay, Monday at 1 pm in Grapevine. I have zyada’s phone number so I can call her if I get lost. I will try to check for directions and stuff here on Sunday. We’ll stay till we get tired. I might be dragging my sister along. If so, she’ll be the clueless one. I don’t know how late we’ll stay. I figure at least 5, but no guarantees on length after that. Kinda play it by ear, I guess. Don’t know when ChefTroy and the Missus will depart. Looking forward to it! ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2000, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/32 "2000-07-01T15:17:35Z")
Here is an interactive [map](http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?BFCat=&Pyt=Tmap&newFL=Use+Address+Below&addr=Highway+121+and+Main&csz=Grapevine%2C+Tx&country=us&Get%A0Map=Get+Map) Note: El Fenix is on the southwest corner of this intersection. If you are coming from the Dallas side, get off at Main, cross the bridge and turn into the parking lot on your right. Definite: Zyada Irisman and sister (Brave lass!) Aglarond JimB David (don’t listen to Irishman David. He was a lurker the first get-together. If he gives you too much grief, I’ll remind him of what he said then, heh) Tentative: Chef Troy (Oh Cheffie?) ---
**Author:** ![Chef\_Troy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2000, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/33 "2000-07-01T18:31:00Z")
Yeah, we’ll be there. Nobody say anything to Mrs. Chef about “Ask the Bi Guy,” okay? ---
**Author:** ![David](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@David](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2000, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/34 "2000-07-02T01:41:41Z")
What’s the plan? Is someone going to arrive early and get a table? How will we recognize each other? ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2000, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/35 "2000-07-02T02:26:13Z")
Well, I’ll arrive about 10-15 minutes early and try to get a table. When I get to the table, I’ll have a sign that says SDMB, but I’ll also tell the hostess that we’re the Adams group, so ask the hostess where we are sitting. If I’m waiting, I’ll be by the hostess stand and be able to catch anyone I don’t recognize already. Also, there’s a picture of me [here](http://profiles.yahoo.com/zyada_tx). Looking forward to seeing my fellow dopers! BTW, Grace??? Any chance on making this one? ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2000, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/36 "2000-07-02T02:27:25Z")
**David** , if you look like a _dope_, we’ll recognize you, as will everyone else. I think Zyada said she’d leave word at the front. Otherwise, walk around to each table asking if they are _dopers_. The one that doesn’t hit you or offer you something, that’s us. Contact Zyada, by email if necessary, to get the full plan. I’m just going to show up, _dopers_ shouldn’t be hard to find. **sweetcan** , can you come by later?? Jim ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2000, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/37 "2000-07-02T02:30:45Z")
Oh, damn, never mind, whatever she said. Jim ---
**Author:** ![David](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@David](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2000, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/38 "2000-07-02T14:40:50Z")
Sounds like a plan. I have long, red hair so I should be pretty easy to find. See you there. ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2000, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/39 "2000-07-02T14:57:35Z")
Jim - neener, neener, neener 😃 Yes David, I think you should be easy to spot! ---
**Author:** ![Irishman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b487fb/32.png) [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2000, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797/40 "2000-07-02T21:44:33Z")
zyada said: > [@](#): > > David (don’t listen to Irishman David. He was a lurker the first get-together. If he gives you too much grief, I’ll remind him of what he said then, heh) ??? What do you mean I was a lurker? I was a lurker at the meeting? 'Cause I’d been interactive on the board a good deal. What _did_ I say? Musta been good if you still remember it. See ya tomorrow! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-dopers/23797.md?page=3)