# It's DC/Baltimore Dopefest time again..... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 26, 2000, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781 "2000-11-26T19:41:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2000, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/61 "2000-12-06T05:47:37Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by andygirl \* > \*\*That is, until I leave you for some gorgeous brunette. Only the lingering scent of peppermint will remain to torment you. > > Falc: about when do you want us to raid? One? 12:30? \*\* And until I leave you for one of the same description, though not the same person. ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2000, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/62 "2000-12-06T15:23:59Z")
Erm…anytime after 12:30 should be okay, andygirl. Also, fair warning. I _think_ about 11 or so of y’all are coming. I don’t have 11 chairs. (Well, I do if you include ALL my dining room chairs, plus the folding ones out in the storage closet which need cleaned…), so some of y’all might have to sit on the floor. It’s a CLEAN floor, though! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Olentzero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2000, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/63 "2000-12-06T15:26:37Z")
We’ll deal with it. Cribbage played on the floor is more fun. ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2000, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/64 "2000-12-06T17:59:30Z")
Does that mean yer coming, Olent? 😉 And FTR, here’s the current guest list I have… Weirddave iampunha Nacho4Sara Montfort Olentzero (maybe) RTFirefly Pldennison (well, he said he was coming in chat…Leigh-Anne may be coming too.) Hamadryad (maybe) Silo (maybe) andygirl Did I miss anyone?? ---
**Author:** ![Olentzero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2000, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/65 "2000-12-06T19:30:39Z")
Put me down as a maybe. We got quality time issues here and I’m waiting to see how Saturday goes before I ask. ---
**Author:** ![dcnewsman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d6d6ee/32.png) [@dcnewsman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dcnewsman)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2000, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/66 "2000-12-06T22:32:30Z")
Falc, Email me directions…I think I know which complex up the street from Poplar Glen? I’m going to see if I can pry Sqrl away from playing Everquest on the computer. Does anyone know if there is a 12-step program for Everquest Addicts? ---
**Author:** ![VileOrb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/9e8a1a/32.png) [@VileOrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VileOrb)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2000, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/67 "2000-12-06T22:59:46Z")
I would just like to insert that if Falcon gets me a job there, I’ll be joining you in these events in the future, perhaps even hosting some (BTW I’m a Baltimore Fan hoping for a Purple vs. Deep Purple Super Bowl). While I’m at it, let me just mention that I can’t believe how excited I am to be published in the new issue of teemings. See y’all ---
**Author:** ![Lucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/13edae/32.png) [@Lucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucretia)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2000, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/68 "2000-12-07T00:07:44Z")
Well, this will be something like the third or fourth get-together I haven’t been able to make :(, but I’m caught up in the thrills and chills that are finals right now. I hope you all have a major hoot. Drink a beer or ten for me. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2000, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/69 "2000-12-08T18:31:11Z")
bump. My tired ass will be at grozvenor around 12, provided my tired ass gets woken up around 10 and to Vienna metro by about 10:45 or so. ---
**Author:** ![Hamadryad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6de8d8/32.png) [@Hamadryad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamadryad)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2000, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/70 "2000-12-10T16:29:03Z")
Well, I’m waiting for Silo to pick me up and we’re carpoolin’ it. This should be interesting. I’m trying to decide whether I should bring a book for the car ride, or if that would be terribly insulting. And you’ll all be pleased to note that I’ve showered. \<\\> ---
**Author:** ![Olentzero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2000, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/71 "2000-12-10T18:44:44Z")
Everybody’s gonna be there. Except me :mad: Well, I’ve been spending a Tzeroling-free day with Mrs. O and it’s actually been really nice. Now we’re doin’ the present-wrapping thang (or at least she is until she’s done with the stuff I can’t see). So you guys will have to struggle on without me and the cribbage board and watch football. ☹ The one Doperfest I _am_ bucking for is the Meet **Anniz** /Super Bowl party at **Montfort** ’s. No way I’m missing that, especially since I’m planning a halftime concert in **Anniz** ’s honor. I hope the long-distance Dopers can make it out then? Hate having to miss meeting all of you. _whispers_ [sub]Well, I’ll try to see if I can get out for a couple hours for the 4:00 game but don’t hold yer collective breath…[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![UrbanChic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/9dc877/32.png) [@UrbanChic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UrbanChic)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2000, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/72 "2000-12-10T20:45:51Z")
I just found this thread! I bet I’m missing one heck of a party. I live in Columbia (off of Owen Brown road in Hickory Ridge). What a shame! Well, I hope you guys are having fun. Sorry I couldn’t be there! ---
**Author:** ![Montfort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Montfort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Montfort)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2000, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/73 "2000-12-11T03:57:03Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Olentzero \* > \*\*The one Doperfest I _am_ bucking for is the Meet **Anniz** /Super Bowl party at **Montfort** ’s. No way I’m missing that, especially since I’m planning a halftime concert in **Anniz** ’s honor. \*\* Actually, it’s not going to be on Super Bowl Sunday, but the following Saturday night, the 3rd of February. So, I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief there’s no “halftime concert” by **Olentzero**. Anyway, I had a great time today ( **Go Eagles!!!** ), and I have to thank my lovely host, **Alex** (whoops, **Falcon** , I mean!) for letting us all invade her apartment for a day. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2000, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/74 "2000-12-11T04:45:34Z")
I am back home, safe and relatively sane (no less so than when I left this morning). Montfort, I am waiting to see what reactions people will have to the pictures that got taken today by you. I don’t think Sarah’s will come out for a week or so (and now she’ll go and prove me wrong by putting them up tomorrow). And thanks for the ride. PL and Falcon, I hope next time I will remember to wear more comfortable pants so I don’t sound so breathy when I make my feeble attempt to sing. You’ll also have to play songs I know:) andygirl . . . well, I guess I’ll talk to you later this week:) ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2000, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/75 "2000-12-11T11:18:51Z")
Thanks, **Falc** , for hosting a great get-together! Those of you who weren’t here missed out on lots of great conversation and cardplaying, and even a little bit of watching football. (Although we didn’t let the woeful performance of the Deadskins dampen our spirits much.) In attendance were, in no particular order, our lovely hostess, her adorable kitten Alex, and **weirddave, Montfort, SqrlCub, dcnewsman, pldennison, Peta Tzunami, iampunha, Silo, Hamadryad, Nacho4Sara,** and **andygirl**. (Assuming this all wasn’t just a false memory, of course - UncleBeer has assured me that absolutely no credibility should be attached to people’s memories. So I may have dreamed the entire thing while falling asleep watching football at home. ;)) Gotta go get ready for work, but I’ll be posting back here later! ---
**Author:** ![Olentzero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2000, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/76 "2000-12-11T15:54:38Z")
[QUOTE] \*Originally posted by Montfort \* \*\* > [@](#): > > So, I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief there’s no “halftime concert” by Olentzero.\*\* Ah, but I \*am[/a] practicing a few Swedish fiddle tunes and some Bellman for when **Anniz** shows up. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Anniz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/cc9497/32.png) [@Anniz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anniz)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2000, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/77 "2000-12-11T16:00:15Z")
Great **Olentzero**.:)🙂 You must come to the party February the 3, otherwise I will be very dissapointed. ---
**Author:** ![Olentzero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2000, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/78 "2000-12-11T16:27:52Z")
Det skall jag göra, tror du mig! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2000, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/79 "2000-12-11T17:20:42Z")
Fine, no one else posts? Sheesh… 😉 Thank you for coming, everyone…it was great showing off the apartment, and the kitty. (Who is really sick today, and may need surgery. So any good thoughts would be great.) Everyone showed up and goofed off, Sqrl cursed various people, Montfort took 20 thousand pictures of my cat, Leigh-Anne and DCnewsman both tried to STEAL my cat… All in all, a good time was had. And unfortunately, I can’t remember thoise quotes that we said HAD to get put here. I do remember the epitaph we wrote for andygirl, though…“The Curiously Dead Andygirl.” Oh, we also discovered the mandatory three characteristics for Dopers. Inquisitiveness, skepticism, and…bitterness. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Silo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@Silo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silo)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2000, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781/80 "2000-12-11T18:24:29Z")
It was a fun time. Hamadryad and I teamed up, for a 2 and 1/2 hour drive north to Falcon’s place. During which I think we talked about everything under the sun. We arrived there, around 3 o’clock, in the midst of snow, and joined the party. I ended up playing card games and socializing while downing a few beers. After dinner, a group of us migrated to Falc’s computer room. Where we had everything from live music to some-video-clip-of-a-guy-doing-a-stuffed-reindeer! Lotsa fun stuff, too many funny conversations to remember. Around nine o’clock everyone said their goodbyes. Hama and I then departed back to Richmond. I guess we’ll see the pictures soon. The attendees were, Falcon: Smooch! The best hostess bar none!!! 🙂 Weirddave: Cool guy, he’s not that weird tho, 😉 glad I got to meet him. Montfort: (aka Geddy Lee) But him and Anniz look sooo cute! 😃 SqrlCub: Dude! Dcnewsman: I don’t remember conversing with him but hey man!! Andygirl: All hail the Altoid queen! Pldennison: Cool guy, glad I got to meet him. Peta Tzunami: She was plotting and scheming to kidnap Falc’s kitty! Iampunha: Dude! (found out his name is pronounced, “I-am-poonha.”) Hamadryad: 'nuff said 🙂 Nacho4Sara: A pleasure to meet you. \ Hope to see those of you that can make it to Richmond next Saturday. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-dc-baltimore-dopefest-time-again/42781.md?page=5)