# Florida Dopefest? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 17, 2003, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226 "2003-04-17T02:17:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![g8rguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7cd45c/32.png) [@g8rguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/g8rguy)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/41 "2003-05-13T02:44:26Z")
Wow, and here I was giving thought to bumping meself. I’m really hoping this one doesn’t fall apart, as I’d like to meet some of y’all before I finish my sentence here in Gainesville. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Beagle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Beagle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beagle)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/42 "2003-05-14T05:59:35Z")
[Let’s play pick a park in Orlando / Orange County.](http://www.cityoforlando.net/public_works/parks/) Or, somewhere else. What are good dates for people who want to do a dopefest in Orlando? Calling **XJETGIRLX**. I’m going to be in Southern California June 1-8th. That’s my only can’t do time, as far as I know. ---
**Author:** ![pestie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e5b9ba/32.png) [@pestie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pestie)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2003, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/43 "2003-05-16T15:56:01Z")
I can do it any time after mid-June, I’d say. I should be settled by then. ---
**Author:** ![g8rguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7cd45c/32.png) [@g8rguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/g8rguy)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2003, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/44 "2003-05-16T17:08:58Z")
Can I suggest, say, June 14th or 15th for Orlandope? Hopefully, that’s late enough that **pestie** will be able to make it, as I’m leaving on the 16th and won’t be back until late August. ---
**Author:** ![XJETGIRLX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/9fc29f/32.png) [@XJETGIRLX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XJETGIRLX)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2003, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/45 "2003-05-16T17:31:22Z")
Aaaack! Sorry guys! I’ve been going crazy over here with the legislature back in special session. Damn legislators can’t get anything done on time ::grumblegrumble:: Okay, I think June 14-15 sounds great for Orlandope, but I’ll need someone in that area to scout locations. **Beagle** , any preferences? N. FlaDope is going to be at the Live Oak State Park linked to previously. How would the following weekend strike you? Say June 21-22? I think that fits everyone’s requirements, so by the powers invested in me, I shall make it so. ::poof!:: ---
**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:** [May 16, 2003, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/46 "2003-05-16T17:34:32Z")
June 21/22 works fine for me. I’ll try for OrlanDope also, if I’m able. Yay! ---
**Author:** ![KarlGrenze](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dbc845/32.png) [@KarlGrenze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGrenze)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2003, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/47 "2003-05-16T18:09:07Z")
June 14/15 works for me… ---
**Author:** ![XJETGIRLX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/9fc29f/32.png) [@XJETGIRLX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XJETGIRLX)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2003, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/48 "2003-05-16T18:20:13Z")
Okay, I’ve e-mailed everyone who has posted in this thread with the exception of **Monstre** and **Kristi** , who didn’t have an e-mail address posted in their profile. Here’s the info I mailed out: OrlanDope June 14 or 15, 2003 Location TBA N. FlaDope Picnic in the Shade Saturday, June 21 2003 12:00 Noon - till Suwannee State Park, Live Oak FL Full picnic facilities available, fishing, nature trails and good old fresh air! Don’t forget to bring your supersoakers and frisbees! Camping is available for those who wish to make a weekend out of it, and full service facilities are available for RVs. Click [here](http://www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/district2/suwanneeriver/index.asp) for more info, driving directions. ---
**Author:** ![Dogzilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e480ec/32.png) [@Dogzilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dogzilla)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2003, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/49 "2003-05-16T19:25:24Z")
While I don’t recall receiving an e-mail from you, this date works for me. I’m in! Very stoked! ---
**Author:** ![Beagle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Beagle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beagle)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2003, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/50 "2003-05-16T23:34:22Z")
I’m going to be in Syracuse, NY\* until the 14th (don’t know the actual times yet, 14th could just be travel). The 15th would be good. Figures, I never travel until I’m everywhere at once. I’m going to try to make the North Florida Dope also. That’s up around my old college stomping grounds. **XJETGIRLX** > [@](#): > > Aaaack! Sorry guys! I’ve been going crazy over here with the legislature back in special session. Damn legislators can’t get anything done on time ::grumblegrumble:: Budget by June? \*[Weeeeeeeeeeeeee!](http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/weeee.html). 😉 ---
**Author:** ![g8rguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7cd45c/32.png) [@g8rguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/g8rguy)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2003, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/51 "2003-05-17T01:04:00Z")
Right. In honor of **Beagle** , I proclaim OrlanDope to be 15 June. That’s my contribution; one of you Orlando people can figure out where. ---
**Author:** ![Beagle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Beagle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beagle)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2003, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/52 "2003-05-18T16:10:25Z")
Don’t make me decide. :eek: Canoeing? Swimming pool? Lake? Springs? Frisbee golf? Hiking? What interests everyone the most? _Check out the links I provided._ There’s information on all the parks in the area available on the internet. I’ll decide if everyone tells me what activities we’re looking for, that should make it easy. ---
**Author:** ![XJETGIRLX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/9fc29f/32.png) [@XJETGIRLX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XJETGIRLX)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2003, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/53 "2003-05-18T20:53:55Z")
**Beagle** , that link was hilarious, just what I needed today 😉 Unfortunately, I’m going to have to hire out someone to help with the OrlanDope planning. In addition to the dalying legislators, I’ve got a family emergency on my hands and will be out of town for most of next week. I’d like to have all plans concreted by the end of the week. I think the 15th will work, if that’s what you guys have decided upon. If you guys can work something out here while I’m away, I’ll send out an e-mail to everyone with the details when I get back. If you want to get in touch with me personally, I can give you everyone’s e-mail address and you can mail them directly. ---
**Author:** ![Beagle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Beagle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beagle)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2003, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/54 "2003-05-22T21:24:46Z")
Orlando location for June 15? Opinions? _I posted some links (non-squirrel) on parks._ ---
**Author:** ![g8rguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7cd45c/32.png) [@g8rguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/g8rguy)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2003, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/55 "2003-05-22T21:51:14Z")
Right, I am not going to wade through that incredibly informative site because I should really be getting something done at some point today, and would be utterly useless at deciding in any event. My suggestions: Water around is good. Grills are good. Green is good, so that if we want to do outdoorsy stuff like frisbee golf or soccer or whatever, we have room. A shady building to keep from dying of heatstroke is a must. Oh, and plenty of parking is good too. However, the likely presence of a substantial number of lots of screaming teens is bad. Which parks meet these criteria? Anyone? Bueller? ---
**Author:** ![furt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/439d5e/32.png) [@furt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furt)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2003, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/56 "2003-05-27T04:02:28Z")
I’m in for Orlando. Somebody put me on the email list. As for where, I’ve no clue or preference. What do people do at these things, anyway? ---
**Author:** ![screech-owl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@screech-owl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/screech-owl)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2003, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/57 "2003-05-27T11:42:16Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Beagle \* > \*_I’m going to be in Syracuse, NY_… \*\* AAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!! Bring back some Dinosaur BBQ sauce!!! And some Hinerwadel’s Salt Potatoes!! (Beak & Skiff Apple Farms won’t be open until October - damn.) Pleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplease!!! (June 15th, huh? I might actually be able to make this one in Orlando. I normally have Sundays off from work. We’ll see.) ---
**Author:** ![Beagle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Beagle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beagle)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/58 "2003-05-29T17:16:50Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by screech-owl \* > \*\*AAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!! Bring back some Dinosaur BBQ sauce!!! And some Hinerwadel’s Salt Potatoes!! (Beak & Skiff Apple Farms won’t be open until October - damn.) Pleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplease!!! > > (June 15th, huh? I might actually be able to make this one in Orlando. I normally have Sundays off from work. We’ll see.) \*\* I’ll work on the BBQ sauce. That might come in handy on the 15th. I’m going to suggest that we go to [Turkey Lake Park](http://www.cityoforlando.net/public_works/parks/cityparks/turkeylake/turkeyLake.htm) (same link as before). Unless canoeing is the order of the day, then it’s Wekiva Springs (link back a few posts). Turkey Lake Park has more facilities and is easier to get to. You can get there without using I-4, 441, 436-- or any of the other really scary number letter designations that make Central Florida the Los Angeles of the East. **SIMPLE (no, really) DIRECTIONS TO TURKEY LAKE PARK** Note: some of these are toll roads. Bring quarters and ones. Take Florida’s Turnpike into the Orlando area. EXIT onto 408 (formerly known as the East-West Expressway). Drive East (not far) to the Hiawassee exit. I think you only have to pay one toll. EXIT onto Hiawassee (back to free roads). At Hiawassee, make a RIGHT. If you head back under 408 and immediately see SR 50, you have gone the wrong way. Follow Hiawassee through MetroWest. Go past Old Winter Garden Road. Past the 7-11, Winn Dixie, McDonalds (The joys of Americana). Go past Metro West Golf Course. After you pass a Publix on your left, start slowing–you crazy person, you–for the Turkey Lake Park entrance, also on your left. The park, last I checked, was two dollars. I doubt it’s much more than that. But, they did just renovate. ---
**Author:** ![g8rguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7cd45c/32.png) [@g8rguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/g8rguy)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/59 "2003-05-29T17:26:05Z")
Right. Turkey Lake Park, June 15. See how simple this was? Only took us a month to work it out! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Beagle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Beagle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beagle)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226/60 "2003-05-29T17:54:45Z")
Oh, and the potatos. I’ll try to get some of those also. **Turkey Lake Park on the 15th** : How about if I get there about 10:00-10:30 and put up a couple “SDMB” signs with arrows? Turkey Lake Park is very simple. You drive around on one not-that-big loop. Everything is a turn off of the one loop road. Therefore I will put a sign near where you must turn off the loop road. I’ll pick a bright obnoxious color. I prefer orange. Perhaps with a blue script. I’d like to get near the lake. That’s what I’ll be shooting for. Some tables and a grill in that area. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226.md?page=4)