# Dope The Halls VII **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 13, 2007, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237 "2007-11-13T14:31:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**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 17, 2007, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/21 "2007-11-17T21:27:59Z")
[QUOTE=gwendee] If you don’t mind a late arrival (around 6:00pm) the 8th would work for me. [/QUOTE] Geez, we’re barely getting started by 6:00! Any December Saturday but the 15th is good with **supervenusfreak** and me. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2007, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/22 "2007-11-17T22:08:14Z")
We go from around 2:00 until whenever _someone_ gets out of hand… and then we kick him out and keep going, so late arrivals are no problem at all. There are people coming and going all afternoon and evening. ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2007, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/23 "2007-11-17T23:24:15Z")
Never mind. ---
**Author:** ![Helen\_s\_Eidolon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Helen\_s\_Eidolon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helen_s_Eidolon)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2007, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/24 "2007-11-17T23:25:04Z")
Well, you know me. There’s a chance that at the last minute I’ll decide I have time. Unlikely this year, though ☹ ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2007, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/25 "2007-11-17T23:27:37Z")
[QUOTE=GingerOfTheNorth] We go from around 2:00 until whenever _someone_ gets out of hand… and then we kick him out and keep going, so late arrivals are no problem at all. There are people coming and going all afternoon and evening. [/QUOTE] But where does **WeirdDave** go after he’s kicked out? Robin ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2007, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/26 "2007-11-17T23:54:32Z")
[QUOTE=MsRobyn] But where does **WeirdDave** go after he’s kicked out? Robin [/QUOTE] 😃 I could be wrong, but I think she’s talking about **danceswithcats**. Apparently, he has to be thrown out in the wee hours after everyone else has gone home. Last year I left around 11:00 or so, and ended up missing the marathon Trivial Pursuit game that went on until 2:00 or 3:00 a.m. This year, I’m staying till the very end! I can’t believe it’s been a year since the last Dope The Halls. What a year it’s been… ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2007, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/27 "2007-11-18T00:23:09Z")
I do NOT have to be thrown out. The party continues until that point when the crowd has dwindled and **Gingy** says, “Thanks for what you brought, great to see you again, drive safe, I’m going to bed, so get out.” Then I vacate her abode voluntarily. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Tiger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6de8d8/32.png) [@Mama\_Tiger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Tiger)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2007, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/28 "2007-11-18T00:42:32Z")
The 8th would be fine with us, although I need to check with Papa Tiger to find out if we don’t have a conflict. Pencil us in tentatively. ETA: But no dogs. Worry not. ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2007, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/29 "2007-12-01T00:06:59Z")
We’re bringing an item for the snacky hot dip food group, and one for the desserty food group. So there. ---
**Author:** ![gwendee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/35a633/32.png) [@gwendee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gwendee)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2007, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/30 "2007-12-01T01:19:26Z")
I’ll be there (with interlopers), and something from the cheesy nibbly make ahead family. cheers ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2007, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/31 "2007-12-01T03:15:07Z")
Hooray for interlopers! Due to my work schedule this year, there will not be the plethora of really-bad-for-you things. We’ll cover the dinner, and you all can bring something to share, right? Snackie things, beer, etc. I think we’re covered for plates and such. ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ccd318/32.png) [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2007, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/32 "2007-12-01T03:33:14Z")
I arrive in the Metroplex on Friday, 14 December and am available the next day. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2007, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/33 "2007-12-01T03:36:04Z")
[QUOTE=Paul in Saudi] I arrive in the Metroplex on Friday, 14 December and am available the next day. [/QUOTE] Well hell, Paul. I wish you’d weighed in earlier. The party is to be December 8. We still haven’t heard from Dave’s work, so if it happens to be that night OH WELL. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2007, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/34 "2007-12-01T20:38:35Z")
I’m definitely out. I’ve got some other commitments I have to keep, and that precludes a trip to Baltimore. Robin ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2007, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/35 "2007-12-01T21:26:44Z")
I just ate the first butter tart. ---
**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:** [December 1, 2007, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/36 "2007-12-01T21:31:30Z")
[QUOTE=GingerOfTheNorth] I just ate the first butter tart. [/QUOTE] Mmmmm…butter tarts… I was half afraid that this: > [@](#): > > Due to my work schedule this year, there will not be the plethora of really-bad-for-you things. meant no butter tarts… ---
**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:** [December 1, 2007, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/37 "2007-12-01T22:37:18Z")
I’m 99% sure I won’t be able to make it. I have a gig in Annapolis that we have to be set up for by 3:30 PM. Depending on how long it goes, and how much energy I have left, I may come up to Parkville afterward. If not, my regrets, and seasons greetings to all. ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2007, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/38 "2007-12-02T00:18:36Z")
[QUOTE=jayjay] Mmmmm…butter tarts… [/QUOTE] and schwetty balls ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2007, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/39 "2007-12-02T01:24:40Z")
Oh yes, there are schwetty balls. Six batches, minus what the teenager with the massive sense of entitlement ate out of the freezer (note: about two batches). They aren’t dipped yet, but they will be. ---
**Author:** ![Scuba\_Ben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2007, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237/40 "2007-12-02T18:17:25Z")
I’ll be bringing latkes and apple sauce (some cooking will be needed, I’ll contact **Ginger** about it). Also, based on last year’s usage, I’ll bring egg nog and Kahlúa in about equal quantities. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-the-halls-vii/426237.md?page=3)