# Houston Area Dopefest! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 22, 2005, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468 "2005-10-22T23:58:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tio\_Gringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5e925/32.png) [@Tio\_Gringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tio_Gringo)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2005, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/1 "2005-10-22T23:58:15Z")
Finally! Summer is over. The weather is cooling down. We have dodged a major hurricane. It’s time to relax and socialize. It has been about a year since the last Houston Area Dopefest, and I think we are due for one. Anyone else interested? As to a date, I was thinking either November 6th or November 13th, both Sundays. As to a place to convene, we could either go the Kemah Boardwalk or somewhere on the Richmond strip. Anyone have any other thoughts or ideas? I hope this can all come together, and we can get all Houston/Texas Gulf Coast area Dopers together for a rollicking good time! ---
**Author:** ![Starlite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Starlite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starlite)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/2 "2005-10-23T01:46:03Z")
Either date could be doable for me. I vote for the Richmond strip area. Thanks, **EvilAsh** , for getting this thing started. ---
**Author:** ![Tio\_Gringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5e925/32.png) [@Tio\_Gringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tio_Gringo)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2005, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/3 "2005-10-25T03:27:11Z")
No problem. Happy to do it. Anyone else out there interested? ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2005, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/4 "2005-10-25T13:50:06Z")
Either date works for me. I vote for the Richmond strip also. ---
**Author:** ![cbawlmer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@cbawlmer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cbawlmer)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2005, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/5 "2005-10-25T18:24:42Z")
I also vote for the Richmond strip, and I don’t foresee a problem with either of those dates. Last year we did it on my birthday (the 27th) or the day after, which made for a very busy weekend. ---
**Author:** ![Tamryne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3e96dc/32.png) [@Tamryne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamryne)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2005, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/6 "2005-10-26T00:19:10Z")
Either date works for me. Nov 6 probably works better, since I have to work on my presentation on the 13th, but I can make it to either one. Richmond strip would be much more convenient than Kemah, as a student inside the loop (who doesnt know where kemah really is…)! ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2005, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/7 "2005-10-27T03:14:49Z")
Our “traditional” spot (ie, the last two Houdopes 🙂 ) have been at Joe’s Crab Shack on Richmond. However, I’m not sure I’ll be able to make it. Weekends these days are pretty much tied up with movie rehearsals and training, and the occasional tournament. I’m definitely not good for the 13th, and the 6th is very iffy. ---
**Author:** ![Tio\_Gringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5e925/32.png) [@Tio\_Gringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tio_Gringo)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2005, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/8 "2005-10-27T22:14:01Z")
Okay, it appears that the best day for all to attend would be November 6, and the Richmond Strip is the unanimous choice for location. As to a time, how does 4:00 work for everyone? As Clothahump mentioned, Joe’s Crab Shack has been our meeting place in the past. Do we want to meet there, or does anyone else have other ideas? I live in the Clear Lake area and don’t get up to the Richmond Strip very often (i.e. I don’t really know what’s up there), so I will defer to everyone on this. Let me know what you think. Oh, and Clothahump, I hope you (and everyone else) can make it! ---
**Author:** ![cbawlmer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@cbawlmer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cbawlmer)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2005, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/9 "2005-10-27T22:58:02Z")
The Richmond Strip is rapidly disappearing, actually. Ever since downtown became the cool new destination for clubs and restaurants, lots of places on Richmond have closed and haven’t been replaced with anything. I think I miss Chuy’s the most! ☹ But Joe’s is still there and going strong. In fact, they were open on Thursday, September 22nd, when everything else was closed for Hurricane Rita. The manager, a busser, and one waitress were the whole waitstaff, and they did an awesome job! There probably are more central locations inside the Loop, but I’m not as familiar with that area anymore. ---
**Author:** ![Tio\_Gringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5e925/32.png) [@Tio\_Gringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tio_Gringo)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2005, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/10 "2005-10-27T23:43:39Z")
> [@](#): > > The Richmond Strip is rapidly disappearing, actually. Ever since downtown became the cool new destination for clubs and restaurants, lots of places on Richmond have closed and haven’t been replaced with anything. Really? I didn’t know that. I would imagine that that is pretty expensive (and desirable) real estate. With as many people that live on that side of town, those buildings certainly won’t stay vacant for long. > [@](#): > > But Joe’s is still there and going strong. In fact, they were open on Thursday, September 22nd, when everything else was closed for Hurricane Rita. The manager, a busser, and one waitress were the whole waitstaff, and they did an awesome job! Am I to assume then that Joe’s has your vote, **cbawlmer**? BTW, how much does a cold, frosty beer run at Joe’s? ---
**Author:** ![cbawlmer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@cbawlmer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cbawlmer)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2005, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/11 "2005-10-28T01:23:41Z")
> [@EvilAsh](#): > > Really? I didn’t know that. I would imagine that that is pretty expensive (and desirable) real estate. With as many people that live on that side of town, those buildings certainly won’t stay vacant for long. > > Am I to assume then that Joe’s has your vote, **cbawlmer**? BTW, how much does a cold, frosty beer run at Joe’s? I don’t know! I don’t drink that often when I’m out. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2005, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/12 "2005-10-28T13:38:37Z")
> [@EvilAsh](#): > > Really? I didn’t know that. I would imagine that that is pretty expensive (and desirable) real estate. With as many people that live on that side of town, those buildings certainly won’t stay vacant for long. > > Am I to assume then that Joe’s has your vote, **cbawlmer**? BTW, how much does a cold, frosty beer run at Joe’s? About $3-4…I like Joe’s, too. Mmm, stuffed shrimp! ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2005, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/13 "2005-10-28T22:35:59Z")
I’m probably good for 4:00 PM, Sunday, November 6th at Joe’s Crab Shack. Thanks for the heads up, **Dolores**. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2005, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/14 "2005-10-28T23:44:38Z")
> [@Ringo](#): > > I’m probably good for 4:00 PM, Sunday, November 6th at Joe’s Crab Shack. > > Thanks for the heads up, **Dolores**. No problem! 4:00 is good for me. ---
**Author:** ![Tio\_Gringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5e925/32.png) [@Tio\_Gringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tio_Gringo)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2005, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/15 "2005-10-29T00:08:26Z")
Okay, then. If everyone is in agreement, The \_\_\_th Annual Houston DopeFest will commence on the 6th day of November at 4:00 pm at: [Joe’s Crab Shack](http://houston.citysearch.com/profile/9906148) 6218 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77057-6212 713-952-5400 So let it be written… ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2005, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/16 "2005-10-29T23:37:50Z")
> [@EvilAsh](#): > > Okay, then. If everyone is in agreement, The \_\_\_th Annual Houston DopeFest will commence on the 6th day of November at 4:00 pm at: > > [Joe’s Crab Shack](http://houston.citysearch.com/profile/9906148) > 6218 Richmond Ave. > Houston, TX 77057-6212 > 713-952-5400 > > So let it be written… If you guys don’t eat all the shrimp, I’ll try to get there asap after the rehearsal ends at 4:00. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2005, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/17 "2005-10-30T00:49:49Z")
We’ll be lookin’ for ya **Clothahump**. ---
**Author:** ![Tamryne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3e96dc/32.png) [@Tamryne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamryne)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2005, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/18 "2005-10-30T07:31:42Z")
4pm sounds great! Depending on homework, I might have to leave early/ come late. I’l see y’all there! ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2005, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/19 "2005-10-31T01:09:15Z")
Just makin’ sure this gets seen. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2005, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468/20 "2005-11-01T06:34:42Z")
I wish somebody else would bump this. Anybody interested? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-dopefest/327468.md?page=2)