# DopeToberFest - the happy fluffy version **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 18, 2001, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107 "2001-10-18T00:24:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Sue\_Duhnym](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@Sue\_Duhnym](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sue_Duhnym)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/61 "2001-10-19T15:33:50Z")
Everbody have safe flights and loads of fun tonight…see y’all tomorrow! ---
**Author:** ![Edwardina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Edwardina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edwardina)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/62 "2001-10-19T16:23:02Z")
I’m considering gnawing my own foot off so I have an excuse to leave work early so I can actually be there tonight instead of tomorrow afternoon . . . The anticipation is killing me! ---
**Author:** ![Strainger](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/strainger/32/244_2.png) [@Strainger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Strainger)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/63 "2001-10-19T16:57:41Z")
No calls from **Fran or Alex** , so I assume they didn’t have any problems checking in to the Ramada. The AZ/UT Dopers ( **Diane** ’s riding with us) should be at the party between 7:30 and 8:00. Looking forward to seeing so many of my Doper friends again and making a whole bunch o’ new ones! ---
**Author:** ![Kyla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eada6e/32.png) [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/64 "2001-10-19T17:14:36Z")
I’m working until 12:30, and I’m just dying here! It’s only 10, how am I supposed to concentrate for another two hours? I can’t wait to see all my old buds and meet the new ones. See you at about 7:30 tonight! ---
**Author:** ![jab1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ee7513/32.png) [@jab1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jab1)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/65 "2001-10-19T18:19:48Z")
> [@](#): > > **Mayor James K. Hahn is expected to announce today that private cars will be allowed on the horseshoe-shaped road inside Los Angeles International Airport as soon as Saturday–for the first time since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.** I guess they found out that Dopers were coming… Click [here](http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-000083336oct19.story) for the full story. There will be pizza and stuff at the Days Inn in Torrance? If so, I will be there sometime between 7 and 8. Save me a few slices, okay? ---
**Author:** ![lno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a8b319/32.png) [@lno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lno)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/66 "2001-10-19T18:19:59Z")
I state unequivocally that pictures and transcripts need to be taken and mailed periodically to ensure that no tampering takes place. Oh, and **Joey Hemlock**? You know what you gotta do, bro. ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/67 "2001-10-19T18:25:02Z")
Ok, pizzas, salad and garlic bread are ordered for tonight’s festivities! **Stoid** , I’m glad you’re coming and I’m looking forward to meeting you. 1. Stoid 😃 **Ruffian** , you guys are welcome to come Saturday night, as well. I’ve heard some rumors that we have 1 or 2 cancellations, anyway, so there’ll be plenty of room. Can’t wait to see you again! **Damhna** , you crack me up. I SO wish you and miss **tatertot** were going to be here. We’ll just have to plan a Eurodope sometime soon. And thank you for the kind praise - you’re the best. **Mr. Calling** , YOU will be sorely missed, but you have to tell me if you’re going to put California on your itinerary when you do make it over this way in the next month or two. _Hugs_ right back to you. **Bryan** , I’m sure there’ll be a few people who would love to have a tour guide of sorts. Why don’t you just come down to the Ramada Saturday morning and join us? **JavaMaven** , do you still need to come to my place to freshen up before dinner? You’re welcome to - just let me know so I can be sure we’re home to let you in! **Rasa** , I’ll hug someone for you and have them bring it back to you, ok, hon? Ok, I’d better finish up my work or I won’t get out of here in time to get the party started!! I’ll see you guys SOON - Woo Hoo! * * * I really appreciate your consideration in avoiding stepping on my penis - **Spiny Norman** [sym][sub][sup]©[/sup][/sub][/sym] Jeg elsker dig, Thomas [sym][sub][sup]©[/sup][/sub][/sym] ---
**Author:** ![pricciar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@pricciar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pricciar)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/68 "2001-10-19T18:41:26Z")
**edwardina** , gnaw away! You should be there tonight. Feet are overrated appendages, anyhow. pat ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/69 "2001-10-19T18:51:55Z")
Yes, **jab** , there’ll be pizza and stuff tonight, so come on down! And thanks for the heads up about LAX reopening to private cars. That means I can take **Spiny** and **Coldy** back to the airport and see them off properly when they leave - YAY! ---
**Author:** ![JustPlainBryan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/57b2e6/32.png) [@JustPlainBryan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JustPlainBryan)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/70 "2001-10-19T19:13:40Z")
As soon as I drop Java off, I’m headin for the Ramada! ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/71 "2001-10-19T19:24:24Z")
Heavens, maybe I should drag my boi to the hotel _tonight_ as well as tomorrow night… I drive up right after work. Ought to be amusing to see Friday afternoon rush hour traffic patterns on the 5 into L.A. … ☹ Esprix ---
**Author:** ![JavaMaven1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/cab0a1/32.png) [@JavaMaven1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JavaMaven1)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/72 "2001-10-19T19:49:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Shayna \* > \*\ ***JavaMaven** , do you still need to come to my place to freshen up before dinner? You’re welcome to - just let me know so I can be sure we’re home to let you in! > \*\* Yes, I’ll still need a place to change and freshen up after work–I get off of work at 4 in Pasadena, and we’ll be coming straight down, which means we’ll get there by 5 (traffic willing). I’ll just need to change and wash my face–that kind of thing, ya know. Thanks for remembering that. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Strainger](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/strainger/32/244_2.png) [@Strainger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Strainger)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/73 "2001-10-19T21:25:02Z")
I finished my expense reports ($800 back among five expense reports; I am such a slack-ass when it comes to doing these things) and I’m caught up on my tech support correspondence. I’m fixin’ to head to the airport in about 1/2 hour. Can’t wait to see everyone! ---
**Author:** ![Stoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stoid/32/272_2.png) [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/74 "2001-10-19T21:33:02Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by JavaMaven1 \* > \*\* > > Yes, I’ll still need a place to change and freshen up after work–I get off of work at 4 in Pasadena, and we’ll be coming straight down, which means we’ll get there by 5 (traffic willing). \*\* Pasadena to Redondo at 4pm on a Friday? Quite the optimist, arncha? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![JustPlainBryan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/57b2e6/32.png) [@JustPlainBryan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JustPlainBryan)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/75 "2001-10-19T21:42:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Stoid \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by JavaMaven1 \* > > \*\* > > > > Yes, I’ll still need a place to change and freshen up after work–I get off of work at 4 in Pasadena, and we’ll be coming straight down, which means we’ll get there by 5 (traffic willing). \*\* > > Pasadena to Redondo at 4pm on a Friday? > Quite the optimist, arncha? 😉 \*\* Friday at 4pm stuck in a parking lot otherwise known as the 405 is no fun (believe me I know). These are the plans for Saturday, though, so its all gravy! [gravy is a good thing by the way ;)] ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/76 "2001-10-19T23:41:10Z")
**GREAT NEWS, EVERYONE** **Spiny** and I just got back from confirming our reservation at El Torito and the manager said he’s going to set our tables up in the front near the bar **so that if more people show up there’ll be plenty of room and they’ll just move more tables over for us!** So that means we can accomodate more than 61 people - and I say, the more the merrier! So everyone come, OK?!! ---
**Author:** ![jab1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ee7513/32.png) [@jab1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jab1)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/77 "2001-10-19T23:46:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Weirddave \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by thinksnow \* > > \*\*Probably **Uncle Bill** is the longest travelling native, coming from Florida, IIRC. \*\* > > I dunno. I’m coming from Baltimore. Isn’t that farther? \*\* According to [www.mapquest.com](http://www.mapquest.com), the distances from certain American cities to Redondo Beach: 2,672 miles - Baltimore 3,002 miles - Boston 2,746 miles - Miami 2,905 miles - Key West I don’t know where in Florida **Uncle Bill** lives, but even if it’s Key West, it’s not as far away as Boston (assuming that’s where **Wicked Blue** is catching the plane). ---
**Author:** ![Monster104](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Monster104](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monster104)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/78 "2001-10-19T23:47:22Z")
Is there any way I can get some phone numbers??? I tried to get some, but I think I fucked up the e-mail… ---
**Author:** ![VenusGirlTrap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/58956e/32.png) [@VenusGirlTrap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VenusGirlTrap)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2001, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/79 "2001-10-20T00:36:30Z")
My parents are going out of town, but unfortunatly I don’t have a car. Have a fun time guys!! ---
**Author:** ![Mnementh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/898d66/32.png) [@Mnementh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mnementh)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2001, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopetoberfest-the-happy-fluffy-version/88107/80 "2001-10-20T00:53:31Z")
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