# Dope-A-Ween DC/MD/VA/PA/DE 10/27/01!! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 13, 2001, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061 "2001-08-13T17:17:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 14
**Author:** ![Aguecheek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@Aguecheek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aguecheek)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2001, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/261 "2001-10-23T14:15:03Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Zappo \* > I’m staying at the Days Inn too and I don’t plan on betoxing incomeicated, so there’s room in the 'ol Zappo Custom Cruiser for you guys if you want. > > Or if I decide to get squiffed we can share a cab. . . > > Zap \*\* Bitchin’ Camaro, man. That’s great! Many thanks. There weren’t any more vacancies at the B&B, so I just made reservations at the Days Inn. FWIW, I’m not planning on doing any puking. I’ll refuse to drive my car if I’ve had more than 2 drinks. Thanks to **Geobabe** for the offer as well! ---
**Author:** ![John\_Corrado](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a88e4f/32.png) [@John\_Corrado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Corrado)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2001, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/262 "2001-10-23T14:16:11Z")
Okay, this is my RSVP- I’ll definitely be there, along with my SO Rebecca. And hopefully, I will not have to be bodily carried away this time. ---
**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:** [October 23, 2001, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/263 "2001-10-23T14:35:09Z")
Hey, it’s not fun until someone suffers a soft tissue injury! At least you got the hammock to yourself the whole night, right? ---
**Author:** ![Pucette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/278dde/32.png) [@Pucette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pucette)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2001, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/264 "2001-10-23T15:26:42Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by MannyL \* > \*\*Anyone need a lift down from New Jersey? I plan on heading down around 3am Sat morning, figuring I’ll avoid most of the traffic on the the roads. > > I don’t know where I’m sleeping yet but I’ll find some place \*\* DAMMIT! If only I had known sooner… Urgh. ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2001, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/265 "2001-10-23T16:55:24Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Aguecheek \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Zappo \* > > I’m staying at the Days Inn too and I don’t plan on betoxing incomeicated, so there’s room in the 'ol Zappo Custom Cruiser for you guys if you want. > > > > Or if I decide to get squiffed we can share a cab. . . > > > > Zap \*\* > > Bitchin’ Camaro, man. That’s great! Many thanks. There weren’t any more vacancies at the B&B, so I just made reservations at the Days Inn. > > FWIW, I’m not planning on doing any puking. I’ll refuse to drive my car if I’ve had more than 2 drinks. > > Thanks to **Geobabe** for the offer as well! \*\* Now hear this. . . There will be no, repeat NO, puking on the rich, supple leather upholstery of Zappo’s Custom Cruiser. Those who feel it necessary will find themselves re-enacting the “Clark forgets to put the dog in the car” scene from _National Lampoon’s Vacation._ Either that or hanging from the roof rack. Zappo Proud owner of the Tiltin’ Hilton ---
**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:** [October 23, 2001, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/266 "2001-10-23T19:59:32Z")
I’m astonished. All I own is a truck. ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2001, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/267 "2001-10-23T20:48:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jonathan Chance \* > \*\*I’m astonished. All I own is a truck. \*\* And do you have to flaunt it in our faces everytime we talk? Geez, some people have no consideration for others… ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2001, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/268 "2001-10-23T21:38:11Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jonathan Chance \* > \*\*Apart from the whole Cheesesteak thing you know what my current biggest headache is? > > I don’t know most people’s names! > > I’ve gotten a bunch of RSVPs with no handles. So I get this email from someone named (as an example) Osama bin Laden. He says he’s glad to come and can he bring anything. > I tell him we’re glad to have him and bring anything he thinks everyone will enjoy. > > Lady Chance: “Oh, another RSVP? Who was it?” > > Me: “I have no idea.” > > I truly **am** a man of constant sorrow, ain’t I? \*\* Well, I’m definitely coming. I’m Robin, mistress of birthday and tea cakes, whiny Pit threads and **Airman Doors** ’ SO. I hope that’s one less headache for you, Jonathan. 🙂 Robin ---
**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:** [October 25, 2001, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/269 "2001-10-25T14:09:43Z")
So we’re two days from the party! Who’s dying of excitement? A few points: 1. The Lineberry’s have once again graciously allowed us to use their lot across the road for parking. God bless them. 2. It’s going to be cold. Bring some warmer back up clothing, children. 3. **bouv** , better tell me how to find you when I’m in Leesburg on Saturday. 4. Need to find us the day of the party? Here’s my phone number: 540-668-6514. Any last minute questions? ---
**Author:** ![lurkernomore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@lurkernomore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkernomore)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2001, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/270 "2001-10-25T14:19:28Z")
JC, While I regret I won’t be there, don’t post your phone number man. Anyone wants it, let them email you. ---
**Author:** ![Spritle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@Spritle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spritle)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2001, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/271 "2001-10-25T14:19:43Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jonathan Chance \* > \*\* > Any last minute questions? \*\* - Is linguine the thick noodle or the thin one? - If red wine is for beef and white whine is for fish, what do you drink with pork? - A train leaves Chicago at 2:43 p.m. heading due South… ---
**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:** [October 25, 2001, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/272 "2001-10-25T14:20:17Z")
And I might note this: \ If you like our house… Get your fill of it now. \ ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2001, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/273 "2001-10-25T16:21:02Z")
> [@](#): > > Well, I’m definitely coming. I’m Robin, mistress of birthday and tea cakes, whiny Pit threads and **Airman Doors** ’ SO. > > I hope that’s one less headache for you, Jonathan. 🙂 > > Robin \*\* \< **Zappo** chuckles to himself as he thinks about **MsRobyn** having to fit the 5-pound plastic barrel of Utz sourdough pretzels he bought for her in the overhead compartment. . .\> Bwahahahahahahahaha! **Jonathan** , the Tiltin’ Hilton is my station wagon. I’d bring my Cadillac but it’s going to be cold and right now the heater is on the fritz. Besides, I don’t want **Aguecheek** yawning in Technicolor all over the damask upholstery. 😉 Zap-A-Rino ---
**Author:** ![gobear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@gobear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gobear)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2001, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/274 "2001-10-25T16:33:32Z")
I am really looking forward to seeing Dopers in the flesh this weekend. My BF is the sweetest guy for agreeing to go with me, so I hope y’all will make him feel welcome. (He doesn’t quite get the whole Doper thing, but he’s coming to please me.) ---
**Author:** ![Tranquilis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tranquilis/32/3639_2.png) [@Tranquilis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tranquilis)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2001, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/275 "2001-10-25T17:09:05Z")
> [@](#): > > he’s coming to please me A little TMI there… A little good news to go with the downer I posted a couple of days ago: **hedra** is _really_ close to delivering her baby, and I’ve been picking up the ad-hoc babysitting (this, in addition to everything happening around my FIL’s cancer), so I’d have not been making it anyway. Y’all have some fun for me, now hear? ---
**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:** [October 25, 2001, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/276 "2001-10-25T17:11:45Z")
**lurker** , I’ve posted it before. I’ve posted my real name. Hell, I’ve posted my address. I use my real email address in my profile. Hell, I’d post my social security number if there was good enough reason. I believe in the transparent society. No foolin’. And we’ll try to make **gobear’s** BF happy at the party. We’re no weirder than anyone else. We just don’t hide it, do we? ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2001, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/277 "2001-10-25T17:17:23Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Zappo \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > Well, I’m definitely coming. I’m Robin, mistress of birthday and tea cakes, whiny Pit threads and **Airman Doors** ’ SO. > > > > I hope that’s one less headache for you, Jonathan. 🙂 > > > > Robin \*\* > > \< **Zappo** chuckles to himself as he thinks about **MsRobyn** having to fit the 5-pound plastic barrel of Utz sourdough pretzels he bought for her in the overhead compartment. . .\> > > Bwahahahahahahahaha! > > Zap-A-Rino \*\* Zappo, honey, a five-pound barrel of pretzels is NOTHING compared to the 24 glass bottles of Shiner Bock I’m bringing with me. 😃 Robin ---
**Author:** ![lurkernomore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@lurkernomore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkernomore)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2001, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/278 "2001-10-25T17:50:28Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jonathan Chance \* > \*\ ***lurker** , I’ve posted it before. I’ve posted my real name. Hell, I’ve posted my address. I use my real email address in my profile. Hell, I’d post my social security number if there was good enough reason. I believe in the transparent society. No foolin’. > \*\* ``` So I'm a cynic :D. Just trying to help. My email address is real, tho. (OK, so I think I only have my first name in the header, maybe I'm a little paranoid, but they ARE after me...). Think only 2 dopers have my home phone, a couple more have the cell. ``` Damn, I wish I could go to this one… ---
**Author:** ![Aguecheek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@Aguecheek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aguecheek)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2001, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/279 "2001-10-25T23:26:08Z")
Man alive, you try to be socially conscious, make sure you don’t endanger little children and fluffy little bunnies, and all of a sudden you’ve got a reputation as someone who can’t hold their own liquor. Hooboy. That stings, man. Everything’s set to go, making last minute fixes to the costume, scarin’ the bejeebers out of myself looking in the mirror. Looking forward to meeting everyone there that I haven’t met before. Those of you I **have** met before…well, I’ll make sure I say hi.😉 ---
**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:** [October 26, 2001, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/280 "2001-10-26T00:52:23Z")
Man, I thought I’d get people with that ‘scary house music’ thing. Tough crowd. Well, unlike last time, I have **tested** the massive mega-CD changer and with the new receiver it works like a charm. Let there be music. I have emails out to Dave and Dave. Let’s see what they answer. Is everybody excited? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061.md?page=13) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061.md?page=15)