# HouDope the XXth. Check in Houston!
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Created:** [September 3, 2001, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493 "2001-09-03T06:10:36Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2001, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/1 "2001-09-03T06:10:36Z")
I think the subject line says enough to get started. Who’s interested?
{Oh Boy! 60 bumps to add to the ol’ post count!)
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### Author:  [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2001, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/2 "2001-09-03T13:51:23Z")
If it’s in Houston, I’m in for sure. Anyone got a line on a good pub since the Ale House went to the Big Construction Project in the Sky?
Robin
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### Author:  [@TheNerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheNerd)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2001, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/3 "2001-09-03T19:10:51Z")
I don’t make plans very far in advance, so there’s a good chance I’ll be able to make it.
Is it really the 20th one already?
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### Author:  [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2001, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/4 "2001-09-03T19:22:43Z")
I’ve been remiss in my titling. Those were supposed to be space holder variables, not the Superbowl style serial number that it resembles.
Frankly I have no idea what number we’ve reached.
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### Author:  [@Yossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yossarian)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2001, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/5 "2001-09-03T20:17:06Z")
Have the Houston DopeFest in Ozona and I’ll be able to make it! After all, Ozona is the county seat of Crockett Co., and Crockett is the seat of Houston Co., so it’d be acceptable, right? Right?
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### Author:  [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2001, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/6 "2001-09-03T20:25:51Z")
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> \*Originally posted by Pantellerite \*
> \*\*Have the Houston DopeFest in Ozona and I’ll be able to make it! After all, Ozona is the county seat of Crockett Co., and Crockett is the seat of Houston Co., so it’d be acceptable, right? Right? \*\*
We can discuss it, but I think it’s a long shot.
Although, when I moved to Texas in 1985, not having counties and cities with the same name confused the hell out of me. I mean, Houston should be in Houston County, right?
Robin
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### Author:  [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2001, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/7 "2001-09-03T21:03:49Z")
What worries me most after all these years is that geologists often make sense to me.
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### Author:  [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2001, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/8 "2001-09-03T21:09:33Z")
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> \*Originally posted by beatle \*
> \*\*What worries me most after all these years is that geologists often make sense to me. \*\*
I understand. I now read the energy page in the business section of the Chronicle.
Robin
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### Author:  [@robgruver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robgruver)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2001, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/9 "2001-09-03T21:34:47Z")
I am down with a Dopefest. Its been a while since I have seen some of my favorite dopers.
Once I get over my hangover (well it is Labor Day) I will see if I can find us a pub or something.
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### Author:  [@Yossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yossarian)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2001, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/10 "2001-09-03T21:38:58Z")
Let’s consider all the advantages beautiful Ozona has to offer:
1. A mere 2.5 hrs drive for me, a mere 6.5 hrs drive for y’all;
2. The only Burger King on I-10 between San Antonio and El Paso;
3. A Taco Bell Express at the Town & Country;
4. A not-too-bad truck stop; and
5. Hey–it’s oil country!
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### Author:  [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2001, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/11 "2001-09-03T21:59:41Z")
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> \*Originally posted by Pantellerite \*
> \*\*Let’s consider all the advantages beautiful Ozona has to offer:
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> 1. A mere 2.5 hrs drive for me, a mere 6.5 hrs drive for y’all;
> 2. The only Burger King on I-10 between San Antonio and El Paso;
> 3. A Taco Bell Express at the Town & Country;
> 4. A not-too-bad truck stop; and
> 5. Hey–it’s oil country! \*\*
I can hardly wait.
Robin, who has made the trek to El Paso before
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### Author:  [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)
#### Post date: [September 4, 2001, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/12 "2001-09-04T00:51:58Z")
A candidate, where we had a great HouDope once before, is the **Baker Street Pub** , which I couldn’t find in the phone book last night because it’s younger than my phone book. So I went by there this evening; it’s at 5510 Morningside in the Rice Village.
Just a proposal.
**Pant** , does UH perhaps have any upcoming igneous petrology seminars?
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### Author:  [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)
#### Post date: [September 4, 2001, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/13 "2001-09-04T01:18:03Z")
> [@](#):
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> \*Originally posted by beatle \*
> \*\*A candidate, where we had a great HouDope once before, is the **Baker Street Pub** , which I couldn’t find in the phone book last night because it’s younger than my phone book. So I went by there this evening; it’s at 5510 Morningside in the Rice Village.
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> Just a proposal.
>
> **Pant** , does UH perhaps have any upcoming igneous petrology seminars? \*\*
Sounds good to me 🙂
Um, can we at least schedule the rock jockey stuff till after dinner? 😃
Robin
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### Author:  [@Yossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yossarian)
#### Post date: [September 4, 2001, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/14 "2001-09-04T01:26:22Z")
> [@](#):
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> \*Originally posted by beatle \*
> **Pant** , does UH perhaps have any upcoming igneous petrology seminars?
None that I can think of, unfortunately. But… if I happen to make it Houston-ward, I’ll be sure and let you know!
You know, the next regional GSA meeting will be held out here! And we’ve got a TPWD meeting in December. (And I am the field trip chair, although I haven’t done shit yet, I’m ashamed to admit.)
If Ozona is out, how 'bout Sonora? Junction? Or better yet: Ft. Stockton? Van Horn?
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### Author:  [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)
#### Post date: [September 4, 2001, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/15 "2001-09-04T01:29:04Z")
Pantellerite, where do you live?
Flights on Southwest to Houston aren’t expensive, and if I ever have to take I-10 west of San Antonio again, I’m just gonna be forced to be admitted to the booby hatch.
Robin
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### Author:  [@Yossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yossarian)
#### Post date: [September 4, 2001, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/16 "2001-09-04T01:53:41Z")
Robin – I live in Alpine. It’s a long drive to anywhere.
The nearest airport (that flies any commercial airline, including Southwest) is in Midland, ~170 miles away! (It also has the closest H.E.B. and mall; I make the trek about once every two months.)
And if I _never_ have to drive on I-10 again, it’d be okay with me… but until I get out of here, that day’ll never happen!
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### Author:  [@BigGiantHead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigGiantHead)
#### Post date: [September 4, 2001, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/17 "2001-09-04T02:33:12Z")
> [@](#):
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> \*Originally posted by MsRobyn \*
> …Um, can we at least schedule the rock jockey stuff till after dinner? 😃
>
> Robin \*\*
Man, I dunno… Are you sure you want to be hearing all that on a FULL stomach? 😉
Okay, so do we have an idea of a _date_ for this thing yet? Or are we just trying to avoid that until after we’re sure hurricane season is past, in remembrance of Rob’s attempt in June? Is that what your “60 bumps” reference was for, **beatle**? One a day, until some time in Nov?
- Dave
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### Author:  [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)
#### Post date: [September 4, 2001, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/18 "2001-09-04T02:48:36Z")
> [@](#):
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> \*Originally posted by BigGiantHead \*
> \*\*
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> > [@](#):
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> > \*Originally posted by MsRobyn \*
> > …Um, can we at least schedule the rock jockey stuff till after dinner? 😃
> >
> > Robin \*\*
>
> Man, I dunno… Are you sure you want to be hearing all that on a FULL stomach? 😉
>
> Okay, so do we have an idea of a _date_ for this thing yet? Or are we just trying to avoid that until after we’re sure hurricane season is past, in remembrance of Rob’s attempt in June? Is that what your “60 bumps” reference was for, **beatle**? One a day, until some time in Nov?
>
> - Dave \*\*
I figure that if the rock-jockey stuff is after dinner, we can sneak out one at a time and repair to the bar 😃
As for dates, are we looking at the end of September, first part of October?
Robin
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### Author:  [@Ayesha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ayesha)
#### Post date: [September 4, 2001, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/19 "2001-09-04T04:30:18Z")
Hmmm, well let us know when and where and the LIONsob and I will do our best to be there with boobs er I mean bells on.
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### Author:  [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)
#### Post date: [September 4, 2001, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houdope-the-xxth-check-in-houston/79493/20 "2001-09-04T05:18:48Z")
Hey **BigGiantHead** , I thought you were coming to one earlier this year. But you didn’t appear, so now we have to try again.
Before getting to specifics, I thought we’d run this thread for a few days and see how many of the Bayou City denizens check in. The 60 bumps was a reference to a 'Fest thread that took about 6 weeks to come to (a surprisingly good) fruition wherein I did actually post to the thread 60 times. Got a great turnout. I believe meeting threads are an acceptable venue for repeated bumps.
And yes, **Ayesha** , we’ll be wantin’ to see you and **LIONsob** again if we can.
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