# Halloween OhDope! (that's right, Ohio!) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 12, 2001, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236 "2001-07-12T17:09:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2001, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/161 "2001-07-31T20:30:04Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Monster104 \* > \*\*Get in line, **Dude**. It backs all the way to Australia. šŸ˜‰ \*\* Maybe so. Iā€™m closer. ---
**Author:** ![Medea\_s\_Child](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Medea\_s\_Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Medea_s_Child)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2001, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/162 "2001-08-01T02:15:39Z")
Ohh! Truth or Dare! _laughs happily_ I cannot wait. ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2001, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/163 "2001-08-01T02:57:06Z")
Who said anything about ā€œtruth?ā€ Honey, itā€™s all _dare_, all the time. ---
**Author:** ![Monster104](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Monster104](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monster104)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2001, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/164 "2001-08-01T03:09:18Z")
> [@](#): > > Maybe so. Iā€™m closer. No fair cutting line! Kick him out of line!! ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2001, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/165 "2001-08-02T02:09:21Z")
No shaving of people, **think?** Pfffffffft. Iā€™ve got a fiver that says that rule will change if someone of the female persuasion asks if she can help Mr. Snow shave. šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![tiggeril](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tiggeril/32/7234_2.png) [@tiggeril](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tiggeril)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2001, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/166 "2001-08-02T02:29:50Z")
Uhā€¦ not to butt in on the flirting, but since it looks like hitching a ride out of Chicago doesnā€™t look like itā€™s going to happen, and since I probably wonā€™t have the money to fly, what other cheap options are there for me getting myself to Ohio? ---
**Author:** ![Scribble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scribble/32/3317_2.png) [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2001, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/167 "2001-08-03T00:55:41Z")
Hi, Tiggeril. There isnā€™t much by way of mass transit from Chicago to Columbusā€“or from anywhere else to Columbus, for that matterā€“other than flying, unfortunately. You could take a Greyhound, butā€¦ecch. Iā€™d almost rather walk. You might want to check [Travelocity.com](http://Travelocity.com) and other travel websites to make sure that you really, truly canā€™t afford to fly. Youā€™d be surprised at some of the airfares you can find if you buy your tickets far enough in advance. There may be some other opportunities for you, though, since youā€™re in a city with many colleges and universities. During the Friday before Halloween, many students will be sharing rides to various places. Columbus, having a pretty big student party scene (read, ā€œtendency to suffer from riotsā€), should be drawing at least a few of them our way. Here at OSU, we have a set of ā€œride boards,ā€ in which people who want a ride can list their request, and anyone who has a car but wants someone to come with them to split expenses can list where theyā€™re going and when. I once got a ride for a friend and me from Columbus to NYC for $20.00 apiece that way. Of course, thereā€™s no guarantee that you wonā€™t end up with a total wierdo, but my experiences using this system have been pretty good. Good luck getting transportation. I remember all too well how frustrating it was to try to get around without my own steed. I hope to see you here in October! ā€“Scribble ---
**Author:** ![BunnyGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@BunnyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyGirl)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2001, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/168 "2001-08-03T12:45:53Z")
**Scribble** , add you to the list, shall I? Planning on coming? ---
**Author:** ![Alatariel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Alatariel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alatariel)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2001, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/169 "2001-08-03T14:24:08Z")
I plan on coming. I also have a couch available if someone needs it- the catch is that I also have a cat. (well, I have a husband too, but people arenā€™t allergic to _him_). Is that a home football weekend? Thinksnow, what suburb are you closest to? Be glad to see yā€™all ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2001, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/170 "2001-08-03T14:38:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Alatariel \* > \*\*I plan on coming. I also have a couch available if someone needs it- the catch is that I also have a cat. (well, I have a husband too, but people arenā€™t allergic to _him_). > > Is that a home football weekend? \*\* Ahemā€¦well, I hadnā€™t actually made any sleeping arrangements, so Iā€™ll take the couch, if thatā€™s okay. No problem with the cat. Have one of my own, but she wonā€™t be coming with me. Husbandā€™s no problem unless he likes me more than he does you. šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2001, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/171 "2001-08-03T14:40:15Z")
For those that are familiar with Columbus, Iā€™m up by Tuttle Crossing in Dublin. For those that arenā€™t familiar with Columbus, itā€™s the top-left corner, about 10:30 if you were to look at the I-270 bypass as a clock face. Iā€™d like to once again say that my _ **MoA** _ is doing a smash-up job! ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2001, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/172 "2001-08-03T14:40:42Z")
Dā€™oh! Forgot to mention that the Buckeyes are playing Penn State that weekend. At Penn State ---
**Author:** ![BunnyGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@BunnyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyGirl)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2001, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/173 "2001-08-03T14:46:35Z")
[quote[Iā€™d like to once again say that my **MoA** is doing a smash-up job! /Elvis/ Thank yuh, thank yuh verry muuuch. /Elvis/ ---
**Author:** ![Scribble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scribble/32/3317_2.png) [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2001, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/174 "2001-08-05T00:39:02Z")
> [@](#): > > \*\* BunnyGirl said:\*\* > > Scribble, add you to the list, shall I? Planning on coming? Absolutely. I apologize if I didnā€™t make myself clear when this thread was started. It would be great to meet all you guys. Iā€™d love to say that I could offer people a place to stay, but I donā€™t know where Iā€™ll be living by October. If I do end up having available crash space, Iā€™ll post to let all you fellow Halloween OhDopers know. ā€“Scribble ---
**Author:** ![Jman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jman/32/4416_2.png) [@Jman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jman)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2001, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/175 "2001-08-05T02:41:10Z")
I live in Ithaca, NY, about 8.5 hours from Columbus, but I grew up in Ohio, and my parents live in Akron, so maybe Iā€™ll hop down there for a visit and end up in Columbus. A few of my really close HS friends live down there now, so I could stay with them. Iā€™ll let you all know. Jman ---
**Author:** ![BunnyGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@BunnyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyGirl)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2001, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/176 "2001-08-06T13:00:56Z")
Okay, got ya both down. You as a maybe, **Jman**. ---
**Author:** ![Juniper200](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@Juniper200](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Juniper200)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2001, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/177 "2001-08-07T13:25:08Z")
This just in! [Southwest.com](http://Southwest.com) has these really cool $30-each-way fares from St. Louis and Chicago toā€“wait for itā€“Columbus! If someone can help me get to thinkā€™s house from the airport and back again, Iā€™ll be sooooooo there. Anyone? Anyone? Bueler? ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2001, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/178 "2001-08-07T13:33:55Z")
Airport runs can be arranged. Now yā€™allā€™ve got no excuses! Extra points\* to those that show up in the airport in costume. [sub]\*: Points not valid for travel. Points must be used by May 33rd, on a leap year. Points are non-transferable, though they may be combined with those accumulated from other Point-gathering ventures. Points have no cash value, but may be used in exchange for other Points. Points must be redeemed in personā€¦preferrably a scantily-clad person. [/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Medea\_s\_Child](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Medea\_s\_Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Medea_s_Child)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2001, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/179 "2001-08-07T14:48:22Z")
I hate to sound like a whiny college student (It breaks my cover) but Iā€™m going to hope that there will be floor somewhere that I can sleep on. I donā€™t really care where as long as it is reasonably clean and preferably carpeted. Just a warning to everyone involved. ---
**Author:** ![BunnyGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@BunnyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyGirl)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2001, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236/180 "2001-08-07T14:50:54Z")
Hey, **Medea** , Iā€™ve got dibs on the couch (if I come alone) or the bedroom (if hubby comes) in that spare apartment that **ts** arranged. Why donā€™t you join me? Room for all. Iā€™ve got an extra sleeping bag. **Juniper** , SCORE! And your costume will be? Give me a hint! I canā€™t wait to see everyone. I think we talked about it at the Art Fair, but my mind can be a sieve sometimes and I think thatā€™s one of those things that fell through the cracks. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236.md?page=8) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-ohdope-thats-right-ohio/72236.md?page=10)