# It's time for ChiDope planning **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 27, 2002, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092 "2002-12-27T03:47:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 14
**Author:** ![bristlesage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/edb3f5/32.png) [@bristlesage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bristlesage)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/261 "2003-02-10T03:41:41Z")
**Eonwe** , I’ll be buying mine through Orbitz. If you just need to leave on a specific day, but don’t care what time, then Hotwire does a nifty blind search service that can sometimes get you really good deals. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/262 "2003-02-10T18:01:51Z")
Oh, one more thing: I plan on getting into town probably that Friday morning. If anyone flying into O’Hare wants someone to meet them at the airport, I’m volunteering to be the welcoming committee. Just email me your flight info, and I’ll be waiting with a sign that says “Cecil Adams.” ---
**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/263 "2003-02-10T18:26:15Z")
**Wikkit** , I started pestering **Cajun Man** last month, in the hopes that he’d pester the rest of them thar’ Quad City moderators in turn. ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/264 "2003-02-10T19:38:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Tiburon \* > \*\*And besides, it wasn’t a part, it was _parts_. > > Tibs. \*\* YOU KEEP YOUR FILTHY EYES OFF MY ELBOWS! Man…I like Tibs, but she’s all talk, no action. ---
**Author:** ![Tiburon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e36b37/32.png) [@Tiburon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tiburon)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/265 "2003-02-10T19:59:22Z")
Okay, _look_, I got caught up in the moment. I was just sitting there and the elbows were there, just peeking out of those short sleeves. It was like they were begging to be touched. Don’t worry…in May, I’m gonna touch me some elbows. You better watch out, **Gundy**! Tibs. p.s. Seriously. You’re gonna flash me, right? ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/266 "2003-02-10T20:27:25Z")
I **said** I would. Quit pestering me! ---
**Author:** ![TVeblen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4bbf92/32.png) [@TVeblen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TVeblen)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/267 "2003-02-11T02:24:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by porcupine \* > \*\ ***Wikkit** , I started pestering **Cajun Man** last month, in the hopes that he’d pester the rest of them thar’ Quad City moderators in turn. \*\* And some high-intensity pesterin’ it was, too. I’ll be giving this one a pass though anyway. But here’s wishing all of you a blast. Maybe you should start collecting money now for bail and bribes as well as beer. Veb ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/268 "2003-02-11T22:19:12Z")
I would love to see **Cajun Man** and his super-keen sparkly lighter cover again. Add me to the pestering chorus. Also, **Hamlet** and I are hard at work planning to prepare to arrange to get ready to consider local establishments, and have come up with a number of contenders. Sometime in the next few weeks we will be visiting some of them and anyone who wishes to join us in this noble endeavor is encouraged to come along. I’m not much of a beer drinker so beer connoisseurs would be most welcome. E-mail me for details if you’re interested. ---
**Author:** ![Tiburon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e36b37/32.png) [@Tiburon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tiburon)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/269 "2003-02-11T22:58:44Z")
Yes, **Cajun Man** , I must see the lighter again. My buddy, Roger, and I were both so impressed with it - we’re going to try to make cheap generic rip offs to use at the bars to pick up girls. Our first clue that this was when Roger picked it up and said, “This might get us women!” and then **Gundy** raced over and grabbed it, exclaiming, “Oooo! I _love_ shiny sparkly things!” Tibs. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/270 "2003-02-12T00:26:59Z")
Chidope? When? Where? Can I come? ---
**Author:** ![bristlesage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/edb3f5/32.png) [@bristlesage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bristlesage)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/271 "2003-02-12T00:43:26Z")
**Qadgop the Mercotan** : Yes. May 9-11. Chicago. (We haven’t gotten much more specific than that.) And your application is being reviewed. ---
**Author:** ![Billdo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/billdo/32/315_2.png) [@Billdo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billdo)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2003, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/272 "2003-03-03T21:26:00Z")
Well, as I mentioned on the bar-hunting thread, I just found out that I have a family event that weekend and won’t be able to make it. Ugh. So, **Jane** , if you’re thinking of continuing to keep me on the hotel list, please **D’ohnt**. Sorry I’ll miss you all, and I’ll try to get to the next one. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2003, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/273 "2003-03-03T21:57:18Z")
Dammit. I can’t do this one. I’ve got MAJOR life problems going on right now. ---
**Author:** ![Ruby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2003, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/274 "2003-03-05T03:05:34Z")
I just checked in to see if I’ve missed anything and am pleased to see that I haven’t. 😃 (1) Date: 5-9/11 (2) Time: (3) Place: (4) Other activities: I am soooo excited about my first ChiDope that I can’t wait for ya’all to fill in the blanks! ---
**Author:** ![Scribble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scribble/32/3317_2.png) [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2003, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/275 "2003-03-05T06:09:54Z")
May 9-11? I’d like to go, too. You’d have to pencil me in, since I have no idea what I’ll be doing then. Does anyone have crash space available? ---
**Author:** ![Wikkit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c0e974/32.png) [@Wikkit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wikkit)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2003, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/276 "2003-03-05T17:07:43Z")
I have half a hotel room. ---
**Author:** ![sheepi83](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f0a364/32.png) [@sheepi83](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sheepi83)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2003, 8:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/277 "2003-03-11T08:55:51Z")
Now that I’ve seen ChiDop is May 9-11, I may be able to attend. However, I will just be starting a new job and I haven’t nailed down a place for the summer yet. I won’t have the money for a plane or train ticket. I may have to bus it or carpool with someone and I am totally willing to split gas/hotel/etc. expenses with anyone who is willing to put up with me 🙂 If there is anyone who will let me crash at their home or share a room, please let me know… ---
**Author:** ![sheepi83](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f0a364/32.png) [@sheepi83](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sheepi83)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2003, 8:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/278 "2003-03-11T08:55:51Z")
Now that I’ve seen ChiDop is May 9-11, I may be able to attend. However, I will just be starting a new job and I haven’t nailed down a place for the summer yet. I won’t have the money for a plane or train ticket. I may have to bus it or carpool with someone and I am totally willing to split gas/hotel/etc. expenses with anyone who is willing to put up with me 🙂 If there is anyone who will let me crash at their home or share a room, please let me know… ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2003, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/279 "2003-03-11T16:16:46Z")
**Jane D’Oh** , besides having told you that I was interested in a room, did I need to do anything else? Reserve directly, etc? thanks a billion! ---
**Author:** ![Jane\_D\_oh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/839c29/32.png) [@Jane\_D\_oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jane_D_oh)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2003, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/280 "2003-03-11T18:06:05Z")
**Shibb** Nah, I have a list and once we are a little closer in (another two weeks or so) I’ll post a revised list of all reservations I have and at that point I’ll make any additions or deletions as necessary. How many days left?? 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092.md?page=13) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092.md?page=15)