# 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:** 4
**Author:** ![Judith\_Prietht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b19c9b/32.png) [@Judith\_Prietht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Judith_Prietht)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2002, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/61 "2002-12-31T16:19:59Z")
I could be persuaded to drag my carcass out on the town. I’ll cross my fingers in advance for some good weather. ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2002, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/62 "2002-12-31T16:47:46Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ShibbOleth \* > \*\*I’ll be there if **Gundy** needs someone to huddle in a corner with. \*\* Excellent. You’re a tip-top huddler from what I hear. > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by CrankyAsAnOldMan_ > \*\*Also, if I recall correctly, Gundy didn’t do a lot of hiding in the corner last time. If anything, being pinned in like that meant she couldn’t get away from the masculine drool directed her way. \*\* You may have mistaken me for someone else. I think I talked to maybe seven people last time – that qualifies as huddling, doesn’t it? > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by UncleBill \* > \*\*Have I ever mentioned how friggin’ COOL Jane D’oh is? \*\* I will heartily back you up on this. Jane IS the coolest…and she won’t tell anyone about the garbage cans, right? :o ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2002, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/63 "2002-12-31T16:51:26Z")
Oh, meant to mention – a caveat to **Kyla** et al who are considering taking the train…my last experience taking to Amtrak (to Spiffled in November) was a bit of a nightmare time-wise. A couple of hours late getting there, five or six hours late getting home. And we fared well compared to others. It is nifty taking the train, though, as long as your schedule is very, very flexible. ---
**Author:** ![lno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a8b319/32.png) [@lno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lno)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2002, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/64 "2002-12-31T19:58:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Gazelle from Hell \* > If that’s an inside joke, I don’t get it. If it’s not an inside joke, it’s all good with me. I love oldies and will be joining you on the “oooh-ooohs.” Only sort of. In Oct 2001, **Silver Fire** and **chique** suffered through my delusion that the Supremes could have really used my talents. I’ll still sing, though. _Ooo-oooooh, baby love, my baby love I need you, oh how I need you But all you do is treat me bad (whoah oh oh oh) Break my heart and leave me sad Tell me, what did I do wrong To make you stay away so long…_ ---
**Author:** ![Elenfair](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/cc9497/32.png) [@Elenfair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elenfair)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2002, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/65 "2002-12-31T20:00:55Z")
lno, you know, I was thinking of coming down to MN just so I could go up to chidope with you guys n’ then spend some time in Minneapolis… Now, I’m wondering if I should not just fly into Chicago directly… _shudder_ chique do you think he could drive while gagged? ---
**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2002, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/66 "2002-12-31T20:10:37Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Elenfair \* > \*\*Now, I’m wondering if I should not just fly into Chicago directly… > \*\* But you need to bring all the puppies. You _are_ going to bring all the puppies, right? **RIGHT?!** 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Cynical](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ee59a6/32.png) [@Mr.Cynical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Cynical)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2002, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/67 "2002-12-31T20:10:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Elenfair \* > \*\*do you think he could drive while gagged? \*\* Hell, lno could drive while TEABAGGED! ---
**Author:** ![Elenfair](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/cc9497/32.png) [@Elenfair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elenfair)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2002, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/68 "2002-12-31T20:12:11Z")
:eep: Mr. Cynical! There are things I’d rather not be aware of! Porcupine, probably not - well, maybe one. If chique and Gazelle don’t mind sharing the back seat with a dog 😃 ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2002, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/69 "2002-12-31T20:48:26Z")
Puppies! And if Buckner’s in, so’m I. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2002, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/70 "2002-12-31T21:47:54Z")
I have promised at least 4 other Dopers that I will do my damndest to make the next ChiDope. **Houseman** has promised 2 of those Dopers that he will drive us there. This is your chance to dissuade me. Ya’ll really don’t want me in the mid-west-- or anywhere within shouting distance. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!! ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2002, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/71 "2002-12-31T23:19:06Z")
**Biggirl**? At a ChiDope? Okay, that’s it. Move me from the “I wanna” list to the “I’ll drag myself there by my lips if I have to” list. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2002, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/72 "2002-12-31T23:33:56Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Persephone \* > \*\ ***Biggirl**? > > At a ChiDope? > > Okay, that’s it. Move me from the “I wanna” list to the “I’ll drag myself there by my lips if I have to” list. 🙂 \*\* Dissuade **Pers**. Dis- suade! ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2003, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/73 "2003-01-01T00:10:29Z")
Wow, **Biggirl** , my favorite smack talkin’, self-deprecating J-E-T-S fan will be there? That’s a great bonus! ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2003, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/74 "2003-01-01T00:32:00Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Biggirl \* > \*\*Dissuade **Pers**. Dis- suade! \*\* Riiiiiiiiight. I worship the ground you walk on, the thought of you coming here to (sorta) my neck of the woods thrills me beyond belief, and you expect me to dissuade you? Sorry, no can do. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Eutychus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2003, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/75 "2003-01-01T00:47:43Z")
Go for it, **Biggirl** … she doesn’t get this excited when _I_ show up. ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2003, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/76 "2003-01-01T01:04:24Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Eutychus \* > \*\*Go for it, **Biggirl** … she doesn’t get this excited when _I_ show up. \*\* Ahem. Need I remind you of last year’s ChiDope? I didn’t think so. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Daowajan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3bc359/32.png) [@Daowajan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daowajan)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2003, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/77 "2003-01-02T01:55:58Z")
Oh wow, look at all the cool posters who are coming! Now I’m in the “drag myself by the lips” camp with Persephone. no wait, I can just take the bus to O’Hare. ---
**Author:** ![Wikkit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c0e974/32.png) [@Wikkit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wikkit)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2003, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/78 "2003-01-02T03:35:28Z")
Yeah, the cool poster ratio is way up on this one. I’ll definitly have to come just to average it out. Are there any cheap places to stay near the nexus of activities? Hostels? > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by misstee \* > **Anyone else from Iowa going? I would love to carpool.** I’d be happy to take you. I don’t mind the driving, and having someone riding with makes the trips shorter. Well, unless it’s **lno** … ---
**Author:** ![misstee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@misstee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misstee)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2003, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/79 "2003-01-03T14:55:34Z")
Did I ever mention that I could love you, **Wikket** 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Garfield226](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Garfield226](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Garfield226)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2003, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/80 "2003-01-05T23:38:40Z")
As has already been mentioned (though way back on the first page), some of us college folks will be having finals the following week. If there’s any possibility of moving it back a week (or two, whatever…), I think there’s a greater chance of some of us younger folks being there. Yes, I know the main thing will be at a bar, but _maybe_ they’d let younger ones in, and even if not, there’s plenty to do in Chicago other than drink. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092.md?page=5)