# Dope The Halls V - MADs take note **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 21, 2005, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017 "2005-11-21T02:12:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2005, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/21 "2005-11-22T03:20:43Z")
I don’t know for a fact that we’ll be able to make it, no matter which weekend it is. But we’ll keep an eye on this thread, and let everyone know. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2005, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/22 "2005-11-22T20:24:30Z")
Well, the 10th just became a no-go for me - that’s the night of **FCD** ’s work holiday party, so we’ll be attending that. There’s no way we could squeeze both in because of the distance, alas. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2005, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/23 "2005-11-23T19:08:59Z")
That’s okay, FCM. We know it’s 'cause you hate us. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2005, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/24 "2005-11-23T23:11:33Z")
Actually, **Ginger** , it’s because my sweetie says he really likes you and I can’t deal with the competition! Because I’m so insecure and self-conscious and all that… ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2005, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/25 "2005-11-23T23:54:09Z")
Ha! That’s what they all say. Cap’n Steve only has eyes for you. ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2005, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/26 "2005-11-24T01:01:28Z")
If it ends up being on the 17th, we can make it, but on the 10th, not so much. ---
**Author:** ![F.U.Shakespeare](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/aca169/32.png) [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2005, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/27 "2005-11-24T01:07:47Z")
I definitely can’t make the 17th, but might be able to make the 10th. I will stay tuned to this thread. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2005, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/28 "2005-11-24T01:10:43Z")
Okay, all the 10ths, go to that corner. All the 17ths, go to that corner. Now, when the gate comes down, the free-for-all begins. Swords are kosher but bazookas need to be checked at the door. And remember…there can be only one… ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2005, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/29 "2005-11-24T01:42:02Z")
I’m pretty sure we’re saying December 10. Jayjay, stop being such a shit-disturber! ---
**Author:** ![Mississippienne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d2c977/32.png) [@Mississippienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mississippienne)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2005, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/30 "2005-11-25T03:01:44Z")
**Agent Foxtrot** and I should be there. _dangles mistletoe hopefully_ ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2005, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/31 "2005-11-25T03:18:53Z")
> [@GingerOfTheNorth](#): > > Jayjay, stop being such a shit-disturber! I’m so misunderstood! ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2005, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/32 "2005-11-25T03:27:39Z")
> [@jayjay](#): > > I’m so misunderstood! What do you mean by that? ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2005, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/33 "2005-11-25T03:30:40Z")
> [@danceswithcats](#): > > What do you mean by that? See?! See?! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2005, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/34 "2005-11-25T11:18:58Z")
> [@GingerOfTheNorth](#): > > Ha! That’s what they all say. No, really, it’s true!! \ The lesson to be learned here is that you should always consult me and my calendar first before you plan anything. Then we could avoid this ugliness! Or you could run your social life as you see fit and risk, yet again, our absence. Oh, and I found out the company shindig is at some hoity-toity hotel in _Columbia_. I so want to be driving home for 90+ minutes at 11PM… :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2005, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/35 "2005-11-25T12:54:52Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Oh, and I found out the company shindig is at some hoity-toity hotel in _Columbia_. I so want to be driving home for 90+ minutes at 11PM… :rolleyes: You could rent a room at the hoity-toity hotel… ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2005, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/36 "2005-11-25T13:40:05Z")
We could, if we didn’t have a dog who would soil the house in our extended absence… ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2005, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/37 "2005-11-26T21:03:48Z")
Okay, I’m pretty sure I can come. Yay! I’m disappointed that fellow DoperWomen **norinew** and **UrbanChic** and **FairyChatMom** won’t be there, but I’m looking forward to meeting the other MADs. What else is needed in the way of food? Desserts? I make pretty good brownies. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2005, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/38 "2005-11-27T01:03:22Z")
> [@BiblioCat](#): > > I’m disappointed that fellow DoperWomen … won’t be there… I dunno, **Ginger, MsRobyn** – should we take this personally? ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2005, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/39 "2005-11-27T12:36:42Z")
I thought you both said you could come. It’s still the 10th, right? ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2005, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/40 "2005-11-27T13:00:57Z")
Yeah, we’re coming – I was teasing you, you said you were sorry the DoperWomen wouldn’t be there, I was saying I knew of at least three DoperWomen who _would_ be there, and … Sigh. It was funny in my head. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017.md?page=3)