# Dopers You'd Like to Meet **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 17, 2003, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800 "2003-11-17T23:25:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/101 "2003-11-19T17:44:27Z")
Ooh, shiny! ::bends over to pick up quarter:: ---
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/102 "2003-11-19T17:48:50Z")
Um - I found them 2 bits down Z’s pants. Apparently someone mistook it for a coin slot… ---
**Author:** ![Zanshin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/e274bd/32.png) [@Zanshin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zanshin)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/103 "2003-11-19T17:59:01Z")
I miss a thread for a couple of days, and everyone in the world wants to pat my butt? All I can say to that is… Line starts at the left. (Although nothing beats **Gundy** stuffing money down my pants. I do wish she would have warmed it up with her hands first, though – those nickels get COLD!) And **BBJ** , nope, no SO, no GF, no nuthin’, so you just go and flirt your pretty little head off. 😉 And here’s MY list of DILTM: **BBJ** , just to see if she’s as hot (and as personable and fun) in person as she is on the boards **Slainte** , my email buddy, ditto. **Wang-Ka** and **Fenris** , for making me secure in the knowledge that I will laugh long and hard whenever I open one of their threads. **lieu** , same reason. **GMRyujin** and as many of the fellow SDMB RPG geeks as possible, 'cuz anyone who plays 3E can’t be all bad. There are more, but my lack-of-sleep-addled brain can’t be cudgeled into coming up with your names – rest assured, anyone who makes it to the next ChiDopeFest will be welcomed warmly by Yours Truly. And if you’re lucky, I’ll even wear pants! ---
**Author:** ![mipiace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb9ed0/32.png) [@mipiace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mipiace)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/104 "2003-11-19T18:00:53Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Gundy \* > \*\*Speaking for myself, dealing with people who flip out over trivial things and who act like their world’s ending because I make a perfectly reasonable decision makes me a little cranky. Maybe UB’s similarly afflicted. I’ve met UB several times, and he’s quite a nice guy – not cranky at all, if a little on the quiet side. And he makes terrifically yummy spanakopita. People that make me food = good in my book. > > As for me, I’ve been lucky enough to meet some really great Dopers and form good friendships with them. With a few exceptions, there’s nobody on here that I _wouldn’t_ like to meet. \*\* Ummm I’m thinking you misunderstood why I said he was cranky…it’s his comments that make him seem cranky… I’d like to just sit down and drink some beers with the dude so he’d chill out. Maybe he can cook spanakopita. I like greek food. He has had about 10 in the last 10 days that are kind of flip. Doesn’t have anything to do with decisions reasonable or not so don’t assume I’m talkin’ about stuff I am not…don’t be so defensive…makes you seem cranky too. In the words of Rodney King “why can’t we all just get along?” :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Zanshin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/e274bd/32.png) [@Zanshin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zanshin)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/105 "2003-11-19T18:09:53Z")
And get your hand outta my pants, **Dinsdale**! I told you, there’s no lollipops in there! ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/106 "2003-11-19T18:18:08Z")
_Umm_, I’m thinking you’re being a bit disingenuous about your motives, mipiace. I’m aware of the comments he’s made and I don’t find them cranky at all, just forthright. Obviously, your mileage varies. Moreover, it’s silly that he should have to deal with snipes (no matter how “gentle”) in threads that have nothing to do with his thread closings. I can get along with anyone as long as they’re not rolling their virtual eyes at me while asking why we can’t get along. Sorry for the hijack, BBJ. Back to talking about how cute Zanshin is! ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/107 "2003-11-19T18:22:03Z")
I just re-read that and realized I was making an accusation based on little but instinct. I apologize, mipiace. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/108 "2003-11-19T18:31:05Z")
> [@](#): > > He has had about 10 in the last 10 days that are kind of flip. Actually, there have been about a thousand in the last thousand days. ---
**Author:** ![mipiace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb9ed0/32.png) [@mipiace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mipiace)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/109 "2003-11-19T18:32:00Z")
No problem…I know I am one of that crowd who has the “unsavory” reputation but i have tried to stay out of the melee lately. I’m quite harmless though… Hey I have a new one…I’d like to meet **Gundy** as a fellow fan of Greek food!! 😃 Do you like Ouzo too? ---
**Author:** ![mipiace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb9ed0/32.png) [@mipiace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mipiace)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/110 "2003-11-19T18:35:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by UncleBeer \* > \*\*Actually, there have been about a thousand in the last thousand days. \*\* I guess it just took me a while to notice the sand in your shorts. Do you feel prickly? Gundy says you aren’t really - you just seem that way. 😕 just wonderin’ ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/111 "2003-11-19T18:36:56Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by UncleBeer \* > \*\*Actually, there have been about a thousand in the last thousand days. \*\* Do you keep them catalogued by level of snark? ---
**Author:** ![dantheman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dantheman/32/9421_2.png) [@dantheman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dantheman)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/112 "2003-11-19T18:46:46Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by mipiace \* > \*\* > He has had about 10 in the last 10 days that are kind of flip. Doesn’t have anything to do with decisions reasonable or not so don’t assume I’m talkin’ about stuff I am not…don’t be so defensive…makes you seem cranky too. > \*\* Greaaaaaaat… now I have an image of him flipping his hair from side to side, a la Veronica Lake. Great. ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/113 "2003-11-19T19:19:27Z")
I’d like to me the OMFG gang too… we need a fest except we live far too far apart. I have no idea why **Mipiace** would want my life though? I mean … I get peed on on a regular basis and haven’t had a real night’s sleep in months! I’d also like to meet the crew in **Rue’s** MMP threads! Then some other doper peoples I can think of off hand are **Shirley Ujest** as I love reading her stories! And some of the other mommy dopers: **Hedra, Msm\_cricket, Washte.** Oh and **Avabeth!** This is not a complete listing and any doper not listed should not assume I don’t want to meet them because that’s simply not true… I’m just horrible with names … I’m lucky I remember my own! ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/114 "2003-11-19T20:21:54Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by tanookie \* > \*\* I have no idea why **Mipiace** would want my life though?_\* HA! You are SO funny. You really don’t know? I’d give my right arm to have the kind of love you have with **Parallax** and your family, sweetie. We all would. 😃 Of course the entire OMFG gang; my life line/support system/sounding board. It’ll probably happen eventually; I’m going to be travelling way too much to not to drop in when I get the chance. I’m just bummed it’s going to have to be one person at a time, because all of us in one room would be a blast. Possibly also illegal. **Lobsang** , who never fails to make me laugh **Phlosphr** & the Mrs. Because they are just wonderfully bright, happy sweet people. Plus, they have a TREE HOUSE, which is just too cool for words. **Giraffe**'Cause, well…you know. The sig 😉 . And he’s very good at making me laugh at myself when I start taking myself too seriously. **auntie em** & **Skip Magic** who are wicked smart and incredibly fun people. **Wang-ka** (is it MASTER Wang-Ka now?) who waxes rhapsodic better than anyone. Oh, and **dantheman** used to be on the list, but he never flirts with me anymore, so I’m pouting and he has to suck up big time before I’m letting him back on. ---
**Author:** ![dantheman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dantheman/32/9421_2.png) [@dantheman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dantheman)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/115 "2003-11-19T20:28:26Z")
:eek: How 'bout I just send cash? ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/116 "2003-11-19T20:32:40Z")
That works. (CHA CHING!) 😛 ---
**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/117 "2003-11-19T20:59:02Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by mipiace (to UncleBeer)_ > **Do you feel prickly?** Heh. Yes, he does. He likes to feel prickly. 😃 [sub]The reason I picked my username is because a friend of mine describes me as “prickly.”[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Phlosphr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/118 "2003-11-19T21:00:53Z")
Thanks **Maureen** - drop me an email anytime you are in New England. The Mrs. and I would be happy to you and the Mr. over for a bite to eat and some good conversation. And of course we’d have our drinks in the Den…it’s kinda neat that it’s 15 feet up in a tree 🙂 It is fully insulated now, and is quite warm. It’s got electricity, just no plumbing. The siding is finally finished, and it matches the shingles on our house. Roof totally secured and the stairs up to it are easy to climb as we made the step hright 5"… And yes, I think you would be a wonderful woman to meet as well. ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/119 "2003-11-19T21:04:00Z")
Not only does **Phlosphr** have a really cool tree house but he has an adorable kitty and a great dog too! When do new kitty pictures arrive?? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Phlosphr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2003, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800/120 "2003-11-19T21:13:44Z")
When I can get my new website up. I’m taking my time because it is going to be a basis for my business if I should want to take an early retirement…tho I don’t see that happening for quite a while. I love my job. And **Tanookie** for the OP…I wouldn’t mind meeting you as well. Maybe a new england dopefest could be had with enough planning. My wife and I love to host… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-youd-like-to-meet/213800.md?page=7)