# Dope-A-Ween III DC/VA/MD/PA/WV/NC 10/25/03 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 12, 2003, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298 "2003-09-12T22:28:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2003, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/41 "2003-09-16T13:08:36Z")
The question was, A-L: you got any cauliflower? ---
**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 16, 2003, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/42 "2003-09-16T13:33:05Z")
Now girls… No fighting! ---
**Author:** ![AnnaLucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e95f7d/32.png) [@AnnaLucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnnaLucretia)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2003, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/43 "2003-09-16T15:09:29Z")
Ooooh, I’ll have to “stalk up”… Ba dum bum. You know, it comes in purple now - much more flattering for us flame-heads. ---
**Author:** ![moi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@moi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moi)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2003, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/44 "2003-09-17T04:42:58Z")
Count me in as interested, but I gotta investigate the husband calendar and clear up my terrifying flesh-eating disease (don’t ask) before showing my face in public again. Also, costume ideas. Hm. I may need to recycle last year’s witch costume, due to budget constraints. But, that means y’all will get to see **tdc** in his cutie-pie black cat costume. (He makes such a good accessory.) ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2003, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/45 "2003-09-17T05:01:43Z")
**gobear** , barring the extremely unlikely chance that **fizzy** and I are not up for this, you have a ride. Besides, I think you’ll get a kick out of my costume:) [sub]It wouldn’t work in many non-doper settings, that’s for sure…[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Profane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47774/32.png) [@Profane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Profane)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2003, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/46 "2003-09-17T11:42:22Z")
Exactly how long of a drive is it from Richmond? I have kids, and while I’d love to come I don’t want them to have to be in the car forever. ---
**Author:** ![MannyL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2003, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/47 "2003-09-17T12:00:40Z")
In my tradition of saying I’ll be there and then have something happen last minute, I’ll be there. ---
**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 17, 2003, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/48 "2003-09-17T12:02:56Z")
Nice to hear, Manny. It wouldn’t be the same without it. LunaSea…We’re about 120 miles from Richmond. But there are ways to avoid the mixing bowl in Springfield I could tell you about. ---
**Author:** ![Profane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47774/32.png) [@Profane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Profane)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2003, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/49 "2003-09-17T12:13:18Z")
120 miles is very do-able. 🙂 I’ve been wanting to come to one of your shindigs for the longest time, but shyness and a toddler kept me away. I’m really going to do my darndest to make it this time. I’d really appreciate any driving tips, I’m not very familiar with that part of the state. ---
**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 17, 2003, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/50 "2003-09-17T12:18:06Z")
Tips sent! ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2003, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/51 "2003-09-17T19:05:49Z")
Ok, checked with hubby, and he says we’re in! AnnaLucretia won’t be the only “costume idiot”. we, too, are costume impaired. When my oldest asked me what I was going to be for Halloween, I answered “a 41-year-old housewife”. It’ll be an easy costume!🙂 ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2003, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/52 "2003-09-19T15:10:35Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Siege_ > I’m supposed to be trying to save money, but for this many people I’ve wanted to meet, I’m willing to make the drive, **Siege** , I tried to email you about this, but it got bounced back to me as undeliverable for some reason! Seems to me that you’d have to just about drive **through** Cumberland, MD to get to the party. Hubby and I are going, so if you’d like to drive this far, then ride the rest of the way with us, we’ve got plenty of space in our van. Also, if we get back terribly late or something, and you don’t want to make the drive all the way home, we can find someplace for you to lay your head. If you’re interested, my email is in my profile, just drop me a line, and we can work out times, places, etc. ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2003, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/53 "2003-09-20T04:29:43Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by iampunha \* > \*\*Besides, I think you’ll get a kick out of my costume:) > > [sub]It wouldn’t work in many non-doper settings, that’s for sure…[/sub] \*\* What, are you coming as a 1920’s style “Death Ray” or something? ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2003, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/54 "2003-09-20T05:21:48Z")
No, though I did consider that:D I’m actually anticipating someone trying to come as that. No, mine will be so obvious that anyone who can read will understand it. Literally. If you CAN READ you will know what my costume is. EVEN IF YOU HAVE NEVER READ A BOOK. But if you’ve read the particular play/book mine is from, you’ll get it a lot more thoroughly. Especially when I deliver my tiny monologue. [sub]As always, folks, if you figure it out, keep it to yourself:)[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2003, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/55 "2003-09-20T05:38:39Z")
I should figure out a way to make my eyes bloodshot and come as “high Opal”… ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2003, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/56 "2003-09-20T07:14:36Z")
Well, depending on who drives you to **JC** ’s… [sub]Just for the sake of it: totally joking. I am not advocating doing anything etc. But it’s still an amusing idea.[/sub] ---
**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 20, 2003, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/57 "2003-09-20T11:20:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by OpalCat \* > \*\*What, are you coming as a 1920’s style “Death Ray” or something? \*\* Christ, I hope not. That whole thing annoys me to tears. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2003, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/58 "2003-09-20T12:14:03Z")
I think a bunch of us should come as badgers… ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2003, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/59 "2003-09-20T13:32:34Z")
If you do, I shall not disguise myself, but come as a snake. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2003, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298/60 "2003-09-20T14:49:02Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by iampunha \* > \*\*Well, depending on who drives you to **JC** ’s… > > [sub]Just for the sake of it: totally joking. I am not advocating doing anything etc. But it’s still an amusing idea.[/sub] \*\* But then I’d sleep through the party, if past experience is any indication. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-a-ween-iii-dc-va-md-pa-wv-nc-10-25-03/201298.md?page=4)