# I think it's time for a Central MN Dopefest **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 14, 2000, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-its-time-for-a-central-mn-dopefest/33100 "2000-09-14T00:33:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![chique](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4491bb/32.png) [@chique](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chique)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2000, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-its-time-for-a-central-mn-dopefest/33100/61 "2000-09-29T21:19:57Z")
OK, everyone, listen up - I need a consensus from attendees as to your wishes for accommodations. Room rates range from from the $24.99 single special out on the highway (not recommended 😛 ) to $180-200 for a suite that sleeps six and includes 2 double beds, a sleeper-sofa, and a jacuzzi. None of the hotels I checked into offer larger suites; neither, due to fire code, do they offer roll-away beds The Holiday Inn offers but cannot guarantee adjoining suites. Answer the following questions so I can get some room reservations going: 1. Is there a 75% chance you are staying overnight? 2. Do you want to stay in your own room? 3. Do you want to stay in a suite with the rest of us? 4. Do you think $60/per person is too expensive? 5. If you are the 7th person, do you want to bring a sleeping bag and sneak into the room illegally? 😃 6. Anyone else have suggestions? I’d kind of like to get the rooms reserved by the end of next week…a speedy response is appreciated 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Danalan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@Danalan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danalan)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2000, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-its-time-for-a-central-mn-dopefest/33100/62 "2000-09-29T21:40:29Z")
1. Is there a 75% chance you are staying overnight? Yes. ----1a) Is there a 75% chance you are coming? Yes. 2. Do you want to stay in your own room? Yes. 3. Do you want to stay in a suite with the rest of us? You wouldn’t want to stay in a suite with me – I snore. 4. Do you think $60/per person is too expensive? $40 is more like it. 5. If you are the 7th person, do you want to bring a sleeping bag and sneak into the room illegally? No. 6. Anyone else have suggestions? You should check with area B&B’s. November can be slow for them, so we might be able to get a variety of rooms – doubles, singles, morbles, whatever. ---
**Author:** ![BlackKnight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/eb8c5e/32.png) [@BlackKnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlackKnight)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2000, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-its-time-for-a-central-mn-dopefest/33100/63 "2000-09-29T21:51:04Z")
Spiderwoman, that’s a very good idea, and yes, there is such a bulliten board here! I’ll check it as soon as I get the chance. ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Fire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2000, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-its-time-for-a-central-mn-dopefest/33100/64 "2000-09-29T21:55:55Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by sandyr \* > \*\*5) If you are the 7th person, do you want to bring a sleeping bag and sneak into the room illegally? 😃 > \*\* Absolutely, if that means I get to skip cost too. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Necros](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/necros/32/11086_2.png) [@Necros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Necros)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2000, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-its-time-for-a-central-mn-dopefest/33100/65 "2000-09-29T21:58:17Z")
Well, this thread just touches my heart. I’m not from MN, but my girlfriend/fiancee is. In fact, she’s from Avon, just outside St. Cloud. And I’ve spent many a night drinking in O’Hara’s. So count me in in spirit. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2000, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-its-time-for-a-central-mn-dopefest/33100/66 "2000-09-30T04:09:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by sandyr \* > **1) Is there a 75% chance you are staying overnight?** > Yes > **2) Do you want to stay in your own room?** > As long as there are no ax murderers, I don’t care. > **3) Do you want to stay in a suite with the rest of us?** > See above > **4) Do you think $60/per person is too expensive?** > Ummm, not if there’s something cheaper. Otherwise, no > **5) If you are the 7th person, do you want to bring a sleeping bag and sneak into the room illegally? 😃** > Sure, I like living dangerously 😃 I don’t have a sleeping bag, however. > **6) Anyone else have suggestions?** > > I’d kind of like to get the rooms reserved by the end of next week…a speedy response is appreciated 🙂 See above for my input. Basically, I’m OK with whatever the majority decides. I think it’d be more fun to go along with the slumber party thing. Robin ---
**Author:** ![CnoteChris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/278dde/32.png) [@CnoteChris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CnoteChris)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2000, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-its-time-for-a-central-mn-dopefest/33100/67 "2000-09-30T12:05:55Z")
I’m down to about a 50/50 chance of making it. Sorry about this, but it’s a last minute issue. I leave this afternoon, Sat. the 30th, for Arizona. I’m heading down there to be with my Grandmother for an operation on Monday. Nothing serious, but she wants someone from the family there while this takes place. We, the family, only found out about this last Tuesday. So, depending upon how long I’m down there and how well the operation goes, I’ll try to make it but am unsure at what point I’ll know if I can go. Basically, there’s alot of re-arranging of my schedule and whatnot. I’ll try to keep you all up to date. See ya all soon. ---
**Author:** ![Ad\_Noctum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b19c9b/32.png) [@Ad\_Noctum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ad_Noctum)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2000, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-its-time-for-a-central-mn-dopefest/33100/68 "2000-09-30T18:37:28Z")
“Room rates range from from the $24.99 single special out on the highway (not recommended ) to $180-200 for a suite that sleeps six and includes 2 double beds, a sleeper-sofa, and a jacuzz.” Sandyr- do I get to sleep in the Jacuzzi? j/k, I can’t make it, but I will call the point of the dopefest, so I can at least talk to everyone. ---
**Author:** ![BlackKnight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/eb8c5e/32.png) [@BlackKnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlackKnight)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2000, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-its-time-for-a-central-mn-dopefest/33100/69 "2000-10-01T05:54:54Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Lowellster \* > \*\*In theory, not a problem at all. There is one complication, though. I probably will not know whether I’ll be able to make it until just a few days before the event takes place. It’d be a bummer if BK (or anyone, for that matter) was depending on me and I ended up not being able to make it, which is a distinct possibility. On the other hand, I guess a possible ride is better than nothing. > \*\* I’m used to last-minute changes of plans. Any ideas on if you’ll be able to go yet? At this point, you’re the only hope I have of going. (No pressure or anything 😉 ) ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2000, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-its-time-for-a-central-mn-dopefest/33100/70 "2000-10-03T00:13:38Z")
My schedule at work has changed, and I don’t have to take leave after all!!! I’m going!!! Sorry for the effusiveness… it’s the best news I’ve had all day. ☹ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-its-time-for-a-central-mn-dopefest/33100.md?page=3)