# Hey MADs...dopefest in memorium of norinew **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 2, 2011, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987 "2011-09-02T18:18:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/4bbf92/32.png) [@Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heart_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2011, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/81 "2011-10-11T17:42:47Z")
**jayjay** , I just PM’ed you. ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2011, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/82 "2011-10-11T17:45:16Z")
We’re still planning on attending! ---
**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:** [October 11, 2011, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/83 "2011-10-11T18:11:16Z")
> [@Heart\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > **jayjay** , I just PM’ed you. Thanks! ---
**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:** [October 11, 2011, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/84 "2011-10-11T22:42:45Z")
And of course, I find out after I’ve confirmed that we’re not going to make it after all. It turns out that there’s a family function that _someone_ neglected to inform me of until this afternoon, when they realized that it conflicted. :smack: I’m so sorry, **ThreadPirateRoberts** , **Ethereal Freak of Pinkness** , Mudgirl and Ray…we’ll be there in spirit! ---
**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:** [October 13, 2011, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/85 "2011-10-13T20:14:25Z")
Slight change in my contribution - I’m going to bring apple slices and caramel dip. I promise to keep it all in the back of the car so I don’t eat it all on the way… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2011, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/86 "2011-10-13T21:36:02Z")
In the trunk, right **FCM**? 🙂 Those sound delicious! Quasi ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/87 "2011-10-14T14:16:38Z")
Chips and nuts loaded along with some throw-away bowls. Figure to leave from work to Breezewood or so and then head in around 1-2ish; I believe that is/was the plan. Like many I am torn; it will be great to see folks but ---------- wish the reasoning was different. ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/88 "2011-10-14T14:30:04Z")
> [@VunderBob](#): > > I need to convey my regrets. VWife is having surgery (relatively minor) on Wednesday, and she’s playing the helpless patient guilt card on me. Tell her to come along. Hell, I’m going to be there on crutches, she can keep me company on the couch! ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/89 "2011-10-14T17:59:21Z")
Once again just saying that I’ll be there in spirit. I just can’t justify such a long trip at this time. I wish I could be there. I cared very much for norinew. ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/90 "2011-10-14T22:38:00Z")
It just occurred to me to ask: any dietary restrictions? One thing I’m bringing has pork in it but if that’s an issue (as in “can’t be in the same house as…”) let me know. ---
**Author:** ![Wendell\_Wagner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8491ac/32.png) [@Wendell\_Wagner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wendell_Wagner)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/91 "2011-10-15T03:55:48Z")
I won’t be able to make it. ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/92 "2011-10-15T04:10:40Z")
Please don’t forget my phone call to y’all on the day, please. We SO wish we could be there, and this is such a wonderful way to pay tribute to a beautiful person who graced us with her presence for too short a time. It would mean a lot to me if I could do this. Thanks Quasi ---
**Author:** ![ThreadPirateRoberts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a9a28c/32.png) [@ThreadPirateRoberts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThreadPirateRoberts)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/93 "2011-10-15T04:18:18Z")
**Quasi** , An email is headed your way ---
**Author:** ![Triskadecamus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b19c9b/32.png) [@Triskadecamus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Triskadecamus)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/94 "2011-10-15T04:23:46Z")
Bringing Bread, guacamole, onion and black olive relish, some spiced mayo sandwich dressing, and alfalfa sprouts. Makes a fairly hearty vegitarian sandwich. Very spartan on the serving implements, just mason jars, and the plastic the guacamole comes in. Should be there by 1PM. Tris ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Cymbeline](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_cymbeline/32/9244_2.png) [@Green\_Cymbeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Cymbeline)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/95 "2011-10-15T07:31:15Z")
I am very sad to report that I won’t be able to make it tomorrow. My regards to everyone. Norine was one of my most favorite posters, and one of the nicest people I have ever met IRL. ---
**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:** [October 15, 2011, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/96 "2011-10-15T13:07:50Z")
I’ll be picking up \*\*gardentraveler \*\*at the Metro at 1230 - I figure we should arrive within an hour of that, assuming no stupid traffic issues. In fact,as soon as I post this, I’ll be putting the directions in the car. I don’t need no steenkin’ GPS when I have a Mapquest printout! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/97 "2011-10-15T13:37:06Z")
And a navigator, of course. 😃 I’ve got brownies and cookies and have figured out - I think - how much lead time I need to meet up with **FCM**. Looking forward to meeting everyone. ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/98 "2011-10-15T14:08:44Z")
I hope everyone has a great time. Take lots of pictures! Sending my best wishes to TPR and all of Norine’s family. ---
**Author:** ![AHunter3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ahunter3/32/368_2.png) [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/99 "2011-10-15T15:53:26Z")
I can’t make it… but hi to everyone who goes and to **ThreadPirateRoberts** , **Mudgirl** , and the rest of the family. ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-mads-dopefest-in-memorium-of-norinew/594987/100 "2011-10-15T16:41:14Z")
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