# 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:** 8
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2001, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/141 "2001-09-28T03:39:21Z")
Well, that’s why you need to get to the NYC 'fest. Sure to be plenty of groping there, my man. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2001, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/142 "2001-09-28T05:21:20Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Geobabe \* > That’s the spirit, **pun**! We all have to stand up and do our part, because by golly, Dopers need to be groped! I better not catch anybody shirking, or there’ll be hell to pay! Um, **Geobabe** , I’m all for the gung-ho groping, but I really dunno about this whole “stand up” bit . . . I sure as Hell ain’t gonna wanna lay flat on my back after seeing **N4S** in that French Maid outfit, or you in whateverhotthing you’ll be wearing, or . . . ah, do I really need to go on? I have to stand up in a minute. ---
**Author:** ![Pucette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/278dde/32.png) [@Pucette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pucette)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2001, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/143 "2001-09-28T13:00:27Z")
So if I were to catch a ride with TP and lurker, what would my costume be? I own nothing costumey. ☹ Will there be a sad dark little corner with other non-costumed folks? ---
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2001, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/144 "2001-09-28T13:07:30Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Pucette \* > \*\*So if I were to catch a ride with TP and lurker, what would my costume be? I own nothing costumey. ☹ Will there be a sad dark little corner with other non-costumed folks? \*\* Maybe you can fit in my “yes, I have breasts” dress? (since I can’t any more) It’s been far too long since the thing was worn, it’s about time it was again! ---
**Author:** ![Pucette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/278dde/32.png) [@Pucette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pucette)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2001, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/145 "2001-09-28T13:09:41Z")
Color me intrigued, TP 🙂 PS - enjoy your day of rest… ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2001, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/146 "2001-09-28T13:22:38Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by iampunha \* > \*\*Um, **Geobabe** , I’m all for the gung-ho groping, but I really dunno about this whole “stand up” bit . . . I sure as Hell ain’t gonna wanna lay flat on my back after seeing **N4S** in that French Maid outfit, or you in whateverhotthing you’ll be wearing, or . . . ah, do I really need to go on? I have to stand up in a minute. \*\* Well, first off, you’re going to get a lot more groping done from a standing position–better reach and all that, you know. But then you say you aren’t going to want to lay down. You do realize, don’t you, that it makes it easier if you’re laying down to…ah, never mind. The poor boy’s confused, that’s all. ---
**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:** [September 28, 2001, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/147 "2001-09-28T14:56:53Z")
Christ on a crutch! I go away for a day or so and this thread goes fucking **bonkers**! _gathers self_ _loses nerve_ _steels his courage to the sticking point_ _reads last batch of answers_ _courage unsticks. Winds down like cheap watch_ _gathers strength from Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup_ _hang on_ **MsRobyn** , tell us what we need to do. We’ll help. All of us. _Right gang?_ **TruePisces** , did I mention that my birthday is February 25? Make of that what you will. **lurkernomore** , don’t knock my kissing. I **am** the man. I may be married but I’ve _long_ had a disinterest from Mrs Chance in preventing me from smooching with guys at our parties. She’s not one to tug on Superman’s cape, after all. **Nacho4Sara** , I can’t tell you how delighted I’d be to have you at our party. Hotel information has been posted but I’ll repeat it in the next post. Bear in mind that **no one** has ever left one of our parties needing to eat for several days. So food shouldn’t be an issue. You may feel free to bring a sleeping bag or tent or whatnot. Our couches and spare room are spoken for but you can crash anywhere you want. Um. Just bear in mind I tend to be naked when I let the dogs out at 5 each morning. Be warned. **Crunchy Frog** : speaking as a man born in Chicago, it is true that St Louis Dopefests suck. Just as it’s true that **all** things St Louisian suck. How many times do we having to tell you Missourians this? **Pucette** , costumes _are_ required at our parties but we always have some domino masks for the costumically challenged. There’s always _something_ that can be made to work. * * * and when did the subject of groping come up so strongly? I think my party thread really **has** gotten out of control! ---
**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:** [September 28, 2001, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/148 "2001-09-28T15:07:14Z")
OK, here’s the hotel info again. We’re a little thin on the ground out here. There might be some others but I couldn’t find them in the Hotel/Motel index book. Days Inn Leesburg 703-777-6622 (About 15 miles from the house) Catoctin House B&B 800-851-3305 (About 2 miles from the house) Catoctin House is set right in the tiny lovely town of Hillsboro. And that’s heaven. Remember John Denver’s ‘Country Roads’? “Almost heaven…West Virginia…Blue Ridge Mountain…Shenandoah River…” Well, that posits that West Virginia is **almost heaven**. Ergo, where we live, right _next_ to West Virginia **is** heaven. Get it? And here’s the current guest list: \*\* Montfort Anniz iampunha Lucretia, Bluesman and the most polite, well-behaved children the world has ever known Weirddave Tranquilis RTFirefly (who should just paint a mustache on and talk fast) Zappo Geobabe Tabeitha MannyL SNenc (if we can make the sale…) lurkernomore TP Gobear and BF Jess Airman Doors (if the USAF keeps up its triflin’ ways) plnnr MsRobyn moi and cat Neidhart Gadarene Pucette Nacho4Sara \*\* How 'bout **them** apples? ---
**Author:** ![Nacho4Sara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Nacho4Sara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nacho4Sara)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2001, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/149 "2001-09-28T16:37:10Z")
This just in: I’ll be attending as a Madonna-esque/80’s punk rock girl. Madonna’s my idol and all, but I’m going to spice it up a little. Unless I get really drunk, there will be no groping on my part. I’m, ahem, not that kind of girl, alright! JC, any chance you can e-mail me some directions? And would it be okay if my hopefully-soon-to-be SO tags along, too? He’s a lot of fun, I promise! I’m really looking forward to this! Yay! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![lurkernomore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@lurkernomore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkernomore)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2001, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/150 "2001-09-28T17:10:18Z")
[QUOTE] \*Originally posted by TruePisces \* \*\* [QUOTE **lurker** , looks like you may have competition in that French Maid’s outfit! 😃 \*\*[/QUOTE] I couldn’t possibly compete with Sara - even if I could find one that fits… ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2001, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/151 "2001-09-28T17:22:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jonathan Chance \* > \*\* and when did the subject of groping come up so strongly? I think my party thread really **has** gotten out of control! \*\* The silly answer: For some reason, I always seem to get groped at these things, and I think it’s high time I shared the wealth. The serious answer: I think in light of recent events, a lot of us need some relief from being serious. I know I’ve been flirting a lot more than usual lately, and it’s really because I need to take my mind off of other things that, if I dwell on them, get me all depressed. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2001, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/152 "2001-09-28T18:12:16Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Geobabe \* > **RT** , what the hell are you talking about? You were the one taking the picture of **Bluesman** with his hand on my breast! Just because _you_ didn’t get groped… Exactimundo. We’re talking the difference between a coupla guys groping a coupla gals, and more widespread, indiscriminate groping, _a la_ “I’m sure if you come, you’ll get groped too. This will be one of _those_ Dopefests, I can say with absolute assurance.” **pun** : at least you’re drawing the line in the same place [Cecil](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?postid=763574#post763574) did! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![dcnewsman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d6d6ee/32.png) [@dcnewsman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dcnewsman)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2001, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/153 "2001-09-28T18:41:02Z")
Add me as a maybe. I’ll get a ponytail and come and Iampunha. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![dcnewsman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d6d6ee/32.png) [@dcnewsman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dcnewsman)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2001, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/154 "2001-09-28T18:42:28Z")
Make that come AS Iampunha. ---
**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:** [September 28, 2001, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/155 "2001-09-28T20:29:26Z")
OK, just keep the groping down in front of the kids! And no one grope Lady Chance without explicit permission! I mean it! and **Nacho4Sara** , there was nothing I wanted in high school any more than a Madonna wanna-be girlfriend. You have been warned! Guest list: \*\* Montfort Anniz iampunha Lucretia, Bluesman and the most polite, well-behaved children the world has ever known Weirddave Tranquilis RTFirefly (who should just paint a mustache on and talk fast) Zappo Geobabe Tabeitha MannyL SNenc (if we can make the sale…) lurkernomore TP Gobear and BF Jess Airman Doors (if the USAF keeps up its triflin’ ways) plnnr MsRobyn moi and cat Neidhart Gadarene Pucette Nacho4Sara dcnewsman (with whom I can be all cynical about the Press Corp) \*\* Hey! We’re up to 31! Who’s next? ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2001, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/156 "2001-09-30T15:39:52Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by MsRobyn \* > \*\*I hate to do this… > > The payroll department of my esteemed employer has informed me that I can’t expect a check until Oct. 20. I’m not saying it’s an impossibility, but the odds have gone to 10% or so. > > Robin \*\* Welp, that was true then, but thanks to the magic of something called a “calendar”, the odds have just skyrocketed. So, barring a major catastrophe, I should be able to make it. Robin ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2001, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/157 "2001-09-30T15:46:03Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by dcnewsman \* > \*\*Make that come AS Iampunha. \*\* It’ll take more than a ponytail . . . first you have to post about 5600 times. And you’ll have to get smaller. ---
**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 2, 2001, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/158 "2001-10-02T14:37:04Z")
Boy, that’s not something I’d be bragging on, **pun**. ---
**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 5, 2001, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/159 "2001-10-05T13:19:10Z")
Yes, it’s true. Lady Chance has finished the web invitation. Take a look, directions et al are there. [http://www.wooleysark.com/ween2001](http://www.wooleysark.com/ween2001) Be there! ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2001, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061/160 "2001-10-05T13:26:04Z")
Okay. I know who I’m going to go as. Really, I do. I just don’t think y’all will get it unless I bring a picture. See, I ain’t cuttin’ my hair for this (it would just RUIN **dcnewsman** ’s attempt to look like me . . . ). And I kinda can’t lose the arms or chest. And I don’t have chickenlegs. The picture I have of the guy I’m going as . . . I can do the clothing. I can . . . ah. I see the light. All will be made clear on the 27th of October. [sub]Hehehe . . . [/sub] [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-dc-md-va-pa-de-10-27-01/76061.md?page=9)