# 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:** 8
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2005, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/141 "2005-12-08T23:38:19Z")
> [@BiblioCat](#): > > Well, that leaves me out. My tiara’s at the cleaners. > Can I come attired in ‘dressy casual’? Or are tacky Christmas sweaters required? Sneakers must be appointed with spats. Sneakers which have been spat upon are not a valid substitute. ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/142 "2005-12-09T00:22:45Z")
Mental note, to figure out who is who: **danceswithcats** is the big smartass. **FairyChatMom** is the one dressed like me, in jeans and a turtleneck and boots. **Ginger** is the redhead in the tiara. **twickster** is the other one in a tiara. **DocCathode** is the one in top hat and tails and gauchos. I’m looking forward to this… ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/143 "2005-12-09T00:25:56Z")
I’m the quiet one. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/144 "2005-12-09T00:27:28Z")
> [@Lute Skywatcher](#): > > I’m the quiet one. 🙂 Who watches _Third Watch_. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/145 "2005-12-09T17:02:24Z")
> [@BiblioCat](#): > > **Ginger** is the redhead in the tiara. **twickster** is the other one in a tiara. With dark brown hair – wearing heans and a sweater. Plus sneakers, probably, my boots are pretty galumphy. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/146 "2005-12-09T17:17:48Z")
> [@BiblioCat](#): > > Who watches _Third Watch_. 🙂 And lots of other things. Has _Rescue Me_ started its new season yet? ---
**Author:** ![Meros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Meros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meros)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/147 "2005-12-09T17:26:40Z")
I’m the fat guy with long hair 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/148 "2005-12-09T17:36:28Z")
> [@BiblioCat](#): > > **DocCathode** is the one in top hat and tails and gauchos. I don’t have the gauchos yet. But when I heard people complaining about gauchos, I looked at some and they really would complete the outfit. As I plan on playing with the Children Of The North, I’ll wear some jeans. I talked with my tailor this morning, and he is still behind schedule. But, I will be wearing the tail coat and top hat on saturday regardless of how unfinished it may be. **DancesWithCats** Spats are not a bad idea. I considered having a cobbler make me a pair of custom shoes to match the hat and coat. But, spats are cheaper, take less time to make, and will outlast whatever pair of shoes they are worn over. I just wished you had mentioned this earlies. Spats also require buttons. Should I go with more large and tasteless buttons? Or should I go with something more subdued? ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/149 "2005-12-09T17:42:43Z")
Wait a minute! **GingerOfTheNorth** , don’t you own a sewing machine? I don’t think it would be that helpful with the hat and coat. But, it would reduce the time required to make spats by at least 50%. It would also greatly reduce the time needed to make a Spider-Girl costume for my niece. ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/150 "2005-12-09T18:28:33Z")
> [@Meros](#): > > I’m the fat guy with long hair 🙂 Aww, you’re not gonna be the guy with the claymore? ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/151 "2005-12-09T18:38:04Z")
> [@DocCathode](#): > > Wait a minute! **GingerOfTheNorth** , don’t you own a sewing machine? I don’t think it would be that helpful with the hat and coat. But, it would reduce the time required to make spats by at least 50%. It would also greatly reduce the time needed to make a Spider-Girl costume for my niece. Correction: I have five. Unfortunately, I’ll be a wee bit busy while you’re here. ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/152 "2005-12-09T18:51:25Z")
> [@GingerOfTheNorth](#): > > Correction: I have five. Unfortunately, I’ll be a wee bit busy while you’re here. Oh, I didn’t expect you to do it for me. I figured you’d put me a machine that I can’t damage or break easily, give me a five minute course in machine sewing and then go back to hostessing. ---
**Author:** ![Meros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Meros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meros)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/153 "2005-12-09T19:50:10Z")
> [@DocCathode](#): > > Aww, you’re not gonna be the guy with the claymore? I thought about it, but I don’t think it would fit in my trunk ☹ ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/154 "2005-12-09T19:55:54Z")
I’m the tallish fat chick in the Pepto-Bismol pink turtleneck, jeans and black boots. Robin ---
**Author:** ![Scott\_Plaid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Scott\_Plaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scott_Plaid)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/155 "2005-12-09T20:39:00Z")
Well, it will be tomorrow. I won’t be able to make it. However, I was wondering if we could make a list of who will be coming? ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/156 "2005-12-09T20:52:12Z")
> [@Scott Plaid](#): > > However, I was wondering if we could make a list of who will be coming? Who wants to know? and why? :dubious: ---
**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:** [December 9, 2005, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/157 "2005-12-09T20:52:14Z")
For the record, I shall be bringing fruit medly with both yogurt dip and cool whip - so you can be as healthy as you want to be, or not. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/158 "2005-12-09T20:59:03Z")
BTW, **FCM** , I know you’re arriving early – hope you’re planning to hang out for a while, since I won’t be getting there till 6 or 6:30, and I’d hate to miss you. ---
**Author:** ![Scott\_Plaid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Scott\_Plaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scott_Plaid)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/159 "2005-12-09T21:02:46Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > Who wants to know? and why? :dubious: [del]I am someone who was coinsidering going.[/del] You see, I am actually an FBI snitch. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2005, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017/160 "2005-12-09T21:06:05Z")
> [@Meros](#): > > I thought about it, but I don’t think it would fit in my trunk ☹ You could put in our van but we’re not about to swing up to NJ to get you. 😛 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-v-mads-take-note/332017.md?page=9)