# Gettysdope IV: The Quest for Peace **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 25, 2007, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095 "2007-07-25T15:57:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2007, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/1 "2007-07-25T15:57:02Z")
Yes, kids. It’s that time. After the runaway success of the previous three extravaganzas, we’re gearing up for number four. In the past, we’ve discussed having this in September. The weather is better, for one thing, and we’re not competing as much for our picnic pavilion, nor are we having to deal with tourists. **danceswithcats** and I are reasonably sure that we all decided that September 15 works out best, because it doesn’t interfere with the Jewish high holidays. Now that we’re a lot closer, we should start planning this. Robin ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2007, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/2 "2007-07-25T16:58:32Z")
I’m in. (Duh!) ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2007, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/3 "2007-07-25T17:10:22Z")
I’m in! ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Carrot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f0a364/32.png) [@Captain\_Carrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Carrot)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2007, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/4 "2007-07-25T19:02:48Z")
If I can get a ride from college to my parents’ house, I might be able to make it, but I kind of doubt it. ---
**Author:** ![neutron\_star](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/51bf81/32.png) [@neutron\_star](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neutron_star)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2007, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/5 "2007-07-26T00:42:17Z")
I’m a tentative. If my shyness didn’t get the best of me so often, I’d be a definite. But hell, Dopers are good people, and I’ve only ever met one in the seven-and-a-half years I’ve been here, so I could perhaps be persuaded. What are the protocols like on these Dopefests? Mainly hanging out and talking? What’s the experience like? You’re supposed to bring a dish, right? I’m a stereotypical frozen-dinner-bachelor with zero culinary skills, but I’m sure I can pay a visit to good old Mom and bribe her into fixing up something nice. 🙂 Thanks for any answers to these questions. Also, I do think that September is a great idea. (Well, I do the scheduling at my job, so any date would be fine, but I like the cooler air/fewer tourists thing.) ---
**Author:** ![neutron\_star](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/51bf81/32.png) [@neutron\_star](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neutron_star)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2007, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/6 "2007-07-26T00:47:30Z")
(P.S. Is beer allowed?) 😃 ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2007, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/7 "2007-07-26T00:55:43Z")
The drill: a potluck cookout, and lots of hanging out and talking. There might be juggling, kite-flying, or other low-key activities, but nothing too organized. Sometimes card games break out – **AntaresJB** has been known to bring her guitar – **Jayjay** usually brings his knitting – there’s a book (movie, CD) exchange – there are usually a decent sprinkling of kids. But mostly it’s hanging out, talking, eating, and drinking – mostly non-alcoholic beverages. We gather in a G’burg city park, where alcohol is prohibited. I’m not going to say that no alcohol has ever been consumed at one of these, but it’s not usually the main point. And yes, everyone brings something – but “something” can also include drinks, ice, plates and utensils, or a couple of bags of chips, so you don’t necessarily need to exploit your mom. ---
**Author:** ![Tranquilis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tranquilis/32/3639_2.png) [@Tranquilis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tranquilis)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2007, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/8 "2007-07-26T00:56:02Z")
Maybe. Have to see when the National Sheep Dog Trials are being held - If it’s the same weekend, I’ll be busy, though still at Gettysburg. ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2007, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/9 "2007-07-26T01:08:01Z")
We’re in! I’m marking my calendar. Don’t know what I’ll bring yet. The meatballs went over well last year. **neutron star** , yeah, really low-key, mainly talking and hanging out. Sometimes small children wallow in the mud for our amusement. 😉 As far as beer, technically, alcohol is not allowed in the park. However, certain Dopers, at certain times, have been known to bring unidentified beverages into the park in, say, insulated mugs. What would absolutely not be welcomed (as I’m sure you know) is any obnoxious behavior that would draw negative attention to us. Not saying you would do this, of course, just kinda pointing out the obvious. It’s actually a _lot_ of fun, and you should come! ---
**Author:** ![TwoTrouts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a9adbd/32.png) [@TwoTrouts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoTrouts)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2007, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/10 "2007-07-26T01:38:15Z")
I’m in. Really!!! I will be there this time!!! ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2007, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/11 "2007-07-26T01:42:28Z")
[QUOTE=TwoTrouts] I’m in. Really!!! I will be there this time!!! [/QUOTE] :dubious: 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Triskadecamus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b19c9b/32.png) [@Triskadecamus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Triskadecamus)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2007, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/12 "2007-07-26T01:59:48Z")
I’m coming. Not sure about kimche this year. So, has anyone arranged for a goat? Tris ---
**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:** [July 26, 2007, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/13 "2007-07-26T02:14:29Z")
Sounds fun! That date should work for us. Papa Tigs and I will put it on our September calendar. Can we bring two well-behaved dogs, who will be on leashes the whole time, obviously? ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2007, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/14 "2007-07-26T02:18:23Z")
[QUOTE=neutron star] I’m a tentative. If my shyness didn’t get the best of me so often, I’d be a definite. But hell, Dopers are good people, and I’ve only ever met one in the seven-and-a-half years I’ve been here, so I could perhaps be persuaded. What are the protocols like on these Dopefests? Mainly hanging out and talking? What’s the experience like? [/QUOTE] I’ve been to a couple DopeFests, but this will be my first GettysDope. Yes, the other DopeFests are mainly hanging out and talking. They’re fun. It’s a chance to meet new people and have a nice afternoon. **twickster** , I have a whole pile o’ books for a book exchange. When I moved, I was weeding out the stuff I didn’t want and **danceswithcats** told me to make a stash for GettysDope. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2007, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/15 "2007-07-26T02:28:28Z")
[QUOTE=Triskadecamus] I’m coming. Not sure about kimche this year. So, has anyone arranged for a goat? Tris [/QUOTE] It’s not Gettysdope without the kimche. Just get a small jar; a little kimche goes a very long way. Robin ---
**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:** [July 26, 2007, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/16 "2007-07-26T02:31:50Z")
[QUOTE=MsRobyn] It’s not Gettysdope without the kimche. Just get a small jar; a little kimche goes a very long way. Robin [/QUOTE] No, no…it’s “A little kimche _makes people_ go a very long way. Away.” Count **supervenusfreak** and me in. ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2007, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/17 "2007-07-26T02:32:21Z")
I’ve heard stories about the kimche. I am very afraid. :eek: 😉 ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2007, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/18 "2007-07-26T02:33:05Z")
[QUOTE=BiblioCat] I’ve heard stories about the kimche. I am very afraid. :eek: 😉 [/QUOTE] Nah, the kimche is pretty much kept downwind. Robin ---
**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:** [July 26, 2007, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/19 "2007-07-26T02:34:30Z")
[QUOTE=MsRobyn] Nah, the kimche is pretty much kept downwind. Robin [/QUOTE] It’s keeping the kimche-_eaters_ downwind for the next few hours that’s the trick… ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2007, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095/20 "2007-07-26T02:37:30Z")
[QUOTE=jayjay] It’s keeping the kimche-_eaters_ downwind for the next few hours that’s the trick… [/QUOTE] Oh, like we have any of _those_. :dubious: 😛 😉 Robin [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gettysdope-iv-the-quest-for-peace/413095.md?page=2)