# For Swiddles and Houseman. . . This fest's for you! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 3, 2000, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054 "2000-08-03T22:31:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Lux\_Fiat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bc79bd/32.png) [@Lux\_Fiat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lux_Fiat)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 8:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/61 "2000-08-17T08:01:03Z")
Guster + Dopers = A fabulous way to spend an evening, in my book. So sad that I’ll be in Pennsylvania this weekend, and unable to bless y’all with my presence. (No, please, wipe those tears away, I can’t stand to see you like this.) As for any other Dopefest in the near future, the only bad weekend for me would be Labor Day, but I suspect that it’d also be bad for manny peoples other than myself. I have no problem with avoiding smokey bars. I could do Jersey, if absolutely necessary (depending on where in Jersey we’re talking about, it could be a bit of a drive). I don’t suppose I could get you folks up into Connecticut, could I? Didn’t think so. Dammit. ---
**Author:** ![Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/258eb7/32.png) [@Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wonko_The_Sane)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/62 "2000-08-17T12:41:42Z")
OK all, where are we all meeting (so we can hang out together at the concert) and where the hell is the summerstage in Central Park? I’ve never gone there, but it seems to be at 72nd and Park. Is this about right? Does Wonko need more sleep? ---
**Author:** ![SwimmingRiddles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@SwimmingRiddles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwimmingRiddles)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/63 "2000-08-17T12:56:53Z")
It’s up to you, Wonk. When I reserved my ticket, Ticketmaster says the concert starts at 7:30. I had heard 7:00 from the band, so that’s confusing. But how about 7:15 somewhere near there? ---
**Author:** ![Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/258eb7/32.png) [@Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wonko_The_Sane)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/64 "2000-08-17T13:34:55Z")
7:15 is great- I’ve never been to the summerstage, so I don’t know any good landmarks, howabout we meet at the mother goose statue, it’s near the entrance (best I can figure out) and easy to find. If someone else has a better idea, let me know. I found a good map at [http://www.centralpark.org](http://www.centralpark.org) . Plus, I figure a mother goose statue should be easy to spot. ---
**Author:** ![soulsling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@soulsling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulsling)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/65 "2000-08-17T13:38:37Z")
When you fellas are done with the show, call me on my cell, if you’re up for it, there’s a party in Carrol Gardens I’ll be attending. You’re more than welcome to come. (That’s an invitation to y’all). It’s across the street from the subway stop as well, so it’s easy to get to. ---
**Author:** ![SwimmingRiddles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@SwimmingRiddles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwimmingRiddles)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/66 "2000-08-17T13:53:02Z")
Oh, SURE. Soul is ditching us for a PARTY! Like any event with Dopers pressent is anything less. Mother Goose at 7:15. Gotcha. I’ll be there. Do you have a cell, Wonk? ---
**Author:** ![Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/258eb7/32.png) [@Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wonko_The_Sane)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/67 "2000-08-17T14:16:33Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SwimmingRiddles \* > \*\*Oh, SURE. Soul is ditching us for a PARTY! Like any event with Dopers pressent is anything less. > > Mother Goose at 7:15. Gotcha. I’ll be there. Do you have a cell, Wonk? \*\* no cell will email you my pager number. ---
**Author:** ![stuyguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@stuyguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuyguy)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/68 "2000-08-17T15:46:48Z")
Guys: You might want to consider another meeting spot. Mother Goose is RIGHT outside the Summer Stage entrance – which is usually mobbed before/during the performance. The Pilgrim Statue is not far away and out of the mob action. Just a suggestion. ---
**Author:** ![Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/258eb7/32.png) [@Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wonko_The_Sane)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/69 "2000-08-17T16:07:19Z")
Swiddles- you want to meet at the pilgrim statue instead? ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/70 "2000-08-23T21:16:50Z")
Didn’t like the name anyway. Biggirl is back from Atlantic City where she won $154.50 the first night there. Then promtply gambled it all away. Boy was this thread buried deep. And bringing it up after everyone has gone home from work isn’t a good idea either. Oh well. How does Friday Sept 15th at El Viejo Yayo (5th Ave btwn Bergen and Dean, I believe) Park Slope, Brooklyn sound to everyone? Yes? No? ---
**Author:** ![soulsling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@soulsling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulsling)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/71 "2000-08-23T23:11:03Z")
it’s good for me! ---
**Author:** ![Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/258eb7/32.png) [@Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wonko_The_Sane)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2000, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/72 "2000-08-24T14:15:46Z")
Good for me too. Get me an address so I can print out a map for myself- I get lost -way- easy sometimes. I’m up for it though! * * * Wait! Do they have beer there? It’s very important that they do. ---
**Author:** ![soulsling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@soulsling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulsling)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2000, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/73 "2000-08-24T14:20:11Z")
Oh, and welcome back Biggirl 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/258eb7/32.png) [@Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wonko_The_Sane)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2000, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/74 "2000-08-24T14:23:02Z")
Biggirl- Your -other- name was always read as Biggirl to me. I’m glad you changed it back. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2000, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/75 "2000-08-24T16:43:51Z")
El Viejo Yayo is located at 40 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Train directions: The 2, 3, 4, 5, D or Q to Atlantic Ave. The N, R or B to Pacific Street. If you are not on the N, R or B follow the signs to those trains, then get out of the station. You will be on Pacific Street and 4th Ave. Walk one block over to Dean St, then one block up to 5th Ave. If you find yourself walking downhill, you are going in the wrong direction. Wonko, this is a spanish restaurant. Any spanish restaurant worth its salsa has beer. In bottles. ---
**Author:** ![SaxFace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/13edae/32.png) [@SaxFace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SaxFace)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2000, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/76 "2000-08-24T17:45:59Z")
I’ll be out of town that weekend, but I hope you guys have a super time! ---
**Author:** ![Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/258eb7/32.png) [@Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wonko_The_Sane)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2000, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/77 "2000-08-26T01:52:57Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Biggirl \* > \*\* > > Wonko, this is a spanish restaurant. Any spanish restaurant worth its salsa has beer. In bottles. > > \*\* I bet it’s fresh; what with all the salsa eating goin’ on and all. Whoooo!!! Who is on the list? So far I have Soulsling, Biggirl, and Wonko (me). As they say on the boardwalk- Eeeenny-buddyelse-now? ---
**Author:** ![Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/258eb7/32.png) [@Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wonko_The_Sane)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2000, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/78 "2000-08-29T17:36:07Z")
Is anyone else going? ---
**Author:** ![soulsling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@soulsling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulsling)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2000, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/79 "2000-08-29T17:42:53Z")
[sub]This may perhaps be just a teeny weeny doperfest[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/258eb7/32.png) [@Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wonko_The_Sane)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2000, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054/80 "2000-08-29T18:07:42Z")
Is Manhattan coming, or is he not allowed to because it’s in brooklyn??? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-swiddles-and-houseman-this-fests-for-you/28054.md?page=5)