# Hey Michigan Dopers! Everybody else is doing it....

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [November 17, 1999, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085 "1999-11-17T01:02:00Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2000, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/121 "2000-01-17T20:26:00Z")

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> When I’m out of town, I find it enjoyable to read the YellowPages in the local phone book.

Okay, read is probably a bit too strong, how about browse? I usually do this when I stuck alone in a hotel room just to try to find out which industries are locally prominent. Please don’t tell me I’m the only one who does this.

–UncleBeer, so hip, it’s terminal–

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That it is unwise to be heedless ourselves while we are giving advice to others, I will show in a few lines.  
– Phædrus –

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**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2000, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/122 "2000-01-17T20:42:00Z")

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I can’t say that you’re the only person that does it. But you’re the only person _that I know of_ that does it. Which still makes you hip.

I’m going to wear my husband’s MacTonight sunglasses to the meeting. Cheap sunglasses. Will that make me hip?

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“The quickest way to a man’s heart is through his ribcage.” --anonymous redhead

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**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2000, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/123 "2000-01-17T20:50:00Z")

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Ahhhh, I see the game now, Cristi. You’re trying to make me live up to your misconceived impression of me, thereby transferring your nervousness to me. Well, it ain’t gonna work, now that I know the rules of the game.

Hah!

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That it is unwise to be heedless ourselves while we are giving advice to others, I will show in a few lines.  
– Phædrus –

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**Author:** ![ZenBeam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/3ab097/32.png) [@ZenBeam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZenBeam)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2000, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/124 "2000-01-17T20:56:00Z")

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> Originally posted by UncleBeer:  
> Ahhhh, I see the game now, Cristi. You’re trying to make me live up to your misconceived impression of me, thereby transferring your nervousness to me. Well, it ain’t gonna work, now that I know the rules of the game.
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> Hah!

## Hey you’re right Cristi! He _ **is** _ hip! 😉

_It is too clear, and so it is hard to see._

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**Author:** ![Milossarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Milossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Milossarian)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2000, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/125 "2000-01-17T20:56:00Z")

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Unc, I have a far worse (more annoying, anyway) phone book affliction than that.

Please see my entry in the “Random facts about ourselves” thread.

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“In much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.” - Ecclesiastes 1:18

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**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2000, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/126 "2000-01-17T21:00:00Z")

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Well poop. **Now** where am I going to channel all this free-floating anxiety?

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“The quickest way to a man’s heart is through his ribcage.” --anonymous redhead

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**Author:** ![Shadowfox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Shadowfox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfox)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2000, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/127 "2000-01-17T21:35:00Z")

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> Originally posted by Cristi:  
> \*\*I think I’m a little too geeked for this. See, with the exception of the occasional baby or bridal shower, I don’t really have a social life. I work days, my husband works nights. So I’m really looking forward to this. I mean, I’m **really** looking forward to this. 🙂
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> \*\*

Have you been reading my mind again? This is the exact problem I have. I never go anywhere and for me to go out for a night on the town is a really big deal.

Anyways, my babysitter is now officially confirmed and my hubby says that he would like to come along too, so you can count us both in for the debauchery.

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Shadowfox  
“We are what we pretend to be.”

- Kurt Vonnegut

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**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\
**Post date:** [January 18, 2000, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/128 "2000-01-18T13:02:00Z")

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Here’s yer [MAP]([http://www.yellowpages.net/cgi-bin/mqcustomconnect.cgi?link=map&lat=422805&lng=-837488&orig\_lat=422805&orig\_lng=-837488&var1=GRIZZLY+PEAK+BREWING+CO&var2=120+W+Washington+St&var3=Ann+Arbor&var4=MI&var5=48104&var6=(734)+741-7325&var10=\<!--+&var11=--\>&var16=\<!--+&var17=--\>&var14=\<!--+&var15=--\>&orig\_icon\_on=1&orig\_search=1&orig\_iconi](http://www.yellowpages.net/cgi-bin/mqcustomconnect.cgi?link=map&lat=422805&lng=-837488&orig_lat=422805&orig_lng=-837488&var1=GRIZZLY+PEAK+BREWING+CO&var2=120+W+Washington+St&var3=Ann+Arbor&var4=MI&var5=48104&var6=%28734%29+741-7325&var10=%3c%21--+&var11=--%3e&var16=%3c%21--+&var17=--%3e&var14=%3c%21--+&var15=--%3e&orig_icon_on=1&orig_search=1&orig_iconi) d=2&event=zoom&level=9&event=zoom)

And there is a parking garage at E. William and S. Main just about 2 block south of Grizzly Peak.

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That it is unwise to be heedless ourselves while we are giving advice to others, I will show in a few lines.  
– Phædrus –

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**Author:** ![Shadowfox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Shadowfox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfox)\
**Post date:** [January 19, 2000, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/129 "2000-01-19T06:00:00Z")

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## Thanks for the parking info. My mom is going to watch the kids all night (it took some arm twisting though) and we have reservations at the nearest Holiday Inn because there is no way I am attempting the drive back (1) in the middle of winter, (2) without my glasses, and (3) in an inebriated state.

Shadowfox  
“We are what we pretend to be.”

- Kurt Vonnegut

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**Author:** ![Frankie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/258eb7/32.png) [@Frankie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frankie)\
**Post date:** [January 18, 2000, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/130 "2000-01-18T20:25:00Z")

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Ladies and Gentlemen-

I have yet to be mentioned at a doper gathering but, I humbly submit that you do for three reasons.

1. I will always be a michigander in my heart!
2. I told you not to go to Ricks!
3. My love and my’s first date was at the Grizzly Peak!

Feel free to mark this info down now so you don’t forget to mention it this weekend!

## Thank you

-Frankie  
Lack of charisma can be fatal

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**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\
**Post date:** [January 18, 2000, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/131 "2000-01-18T20:33:00Z")

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I’ll put you on the agenda, Frankie. Let’s see, Frankie, Seattle and kayaking; done.

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That it is unwise to be heedless ourselves while we are giving advice to others, I will show in a few lines.  
– Phædrus –

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**Author:** ![ZenBeam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/3ab097/32.png) [@ZenBeam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZenBeam)\
**Post date:** [January 18, 2000, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/132 "2000-01-18T22:15:00Z")

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> I will always be a michigander in my heart!

I’ve always been more of a Michiganian myself…

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_It is too clear, and so it is hard to see._

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**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\
**Post date:** [January 18, 2000, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/133 "2000-01-18T22:35:00Z")

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I just called G.Peak and tried to make reservations for 7:30 on Saturday. The gentleman at the desk informed me they do not take reservations. He did say however, I should call at about 6:00 pm Saturday and get on the waiting list.

So, I guess that’s the game plan. I will call before I leave Toledo and get us on the waiting list under the name Cecil Adams for a party of 10.

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That it is unwise to be heedless ourselves while we are giving advice to others, I will show in a few lines.  
– Phædrus –

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**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2000, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/134 "2000-01-20T12:52:00Z")

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Back to page one to wake up everybody.

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**Author:** ![BunnyGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@BunnyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyGirl)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2000, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/135 "2000-01-20T15:20:00Z")

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Hooray! I’m excited! I may even have a new (used) car to celebrate the occasion! We’ll be there at 7:30 with bell’s on.

My husband said the other day, “so what do you guys talk about on this board and why do you want to meet the people?”. I found that it was almost impossible for me to explain to him. He’ll have fun finding out!

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**Author:** ![Shadowfox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Shadowfox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfox)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2000, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/136 "2000-01-21T06:32:00Z")

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> Originally posted by BunnyGirl:  
> \*\*Hooray! I’m excited! I may even have a new (used) car to celebrate the occasion! We’ll be there at 7:30 with bell’s on.
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> My husband said the other day, “so what do you guys talk about on this board and why do you want to meet the people?”. I found that it was almost impossible for me to explain to him. He’ll have fun finding out!\*\*

Haha! My hubby said almost the exact same thing. I think he is only coming along because he wants to make sure that I’m not going to run off with UncleBeer 😃

BTW, remember to wear your long johns and your sunglasses. The weather guys are predicting that it’s going to be **very sunny and cold** on Saturday.

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Shadowfox  
“We are what we pretend to be.”

- Kurt Vonnegut

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**Author:** ![Shadowfox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Shadowfox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfox)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2000, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/137 "2000-01-21T06:33:00Z")

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## D’oh! That should say **"sunny and very cold"**

Shadowfox  
“We are what we pretend to be.”

- Kurt Vonnegut

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**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2000, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/138 "2000-01-21T00:28:00Z")

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Well, I went shopping last night. Bought a nice new shirt, that flatters my cleavage. Also bought new socks and underwear.

Am I way too excited about this, or what?

So…should I wear the underwear with flowers, or the ones with the little valentine hearts?

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“The quickest way to a man’s heart is through his ribcage.” --anonymous redhead

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**Author:** ![Shadowfox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Shadowfox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfox)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2000, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/139 "2000-01-21T02:04:00Z")

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Well, I haven’t gone out and bought any new clothes, but I did go get my hair cut yesterday and then dyed it a deep red. I also shaved my legs and plucked my eyebrows.

BTW, wear the undies with the little valentine hearts. :eek: :eek:

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Shadowfox  
“We are what we pretend to be.”

- Kurt Vonnegut

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**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2000, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-michigan-dopers-everybody-else-is-doing-it/13085/140 "2000-01-21T03:41:00Z")

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You dyed your hair red? Yoinks! That makes at least two redheads that will be there. I hope UncleBeer remembers his nitroglycerin pills. 🙂

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“The quickest way to a man’s heart is through his ribcage.” --anonymous redhead

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