# 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:** 6
**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:** [January 7, 2003, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/101 "2003-01-07T03:06:05Z")
Me not care where party is. Me just want to party. [sub]special early event in me neck of woods for me special friends[/sub] ---
**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:** [January 7, 2003, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/102 "2003-01-07T15:14:00Z")
Anyone willing to offer me couch/floor space? Or wanna go in halvsies on a hotel room? ---
**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:** [January 8, 2003, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/103 "2003-01-08T01:56:22Z")
Well, having finally shaken my hangover from NYC Megadopefest, and being almost through the leftover lox, I’d say I’m ready to start thinking about ChiDope. Hmmm, a major dopefest with great people where I can be the clueless visitor, rather than leading them around, and I don’t have to squeeze 40 people into my apartment for brunch. I think I’ll take it! ---
**Author:** ![Kyla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eada6e/32.png) [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/104 "2003-01-08T02:18:08Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Billdo \* > \*\*Well, having finally shaken my hangover from NYC Megadopefest, and being almost through the leftover lox, I’d say I’m ready to start thinking about ChiDope. > \*\* Wanna go to the Field Museum? They have DINOSAURS there! Woot! No coelacanths, though, I think. ---
**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:** [January 8, 2003, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/105 "2003-01-08T03:24:44Z")
After careful consideration, it appears that the weekend AFTER our original estimation would be mo betta, as there are college students getting out of class right about then. So, how does **Friday, May 9th through Monday, May 12** sound to you all? ---
**Author:** ![JavaMaven1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/cab0a1/32.png) [@JavaMaven1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JavaMaven1)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/106 "2003-01-08T04:56:55Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Mr. Cynical \* > \*\*After careful consideration, it appears that the weekend AFTER our original estimation would be mo betta, as there are college students getting out of class right about then. > > So, how does **Friday, May 9th through Monday, May 12** sound to you all? \*\* It sounds much better. Not that I was actually planning on going, but because my nuptials to **JustPlainBryan** are happening on May 3rd. And there were a few dopers who had to choose… It just makes the planning all the more easier. Thanks. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Cosmopolitan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/94ad74/32.png) [@Cosmopolitan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cosmopolitan)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/107 "2003-01-08T05:17:31Z")
'Fraid I don’t see any way to be at ChiDope even if finals are over: As I’ve said in other 'Fest threads, I’m guessing I’d have to stay at a hotel, plus, I’d have to _fly_ out. I can’t swing that much money for one weekend, not to mention the complicatedness of travel. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Garfield226](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Garfield226](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Garfield226)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/108 "2003-01-08T05:36:39Z")
The week after would be a huge help. Not promising anything, but being optimistic as it’s only a couple hours drive from my home… (I’d also probably need to split a hotel room…) ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/109 "2003-01-08T05:49:18Z")
Hell, I’d miss my own graduation is Biggirl were gonna be there. While you’re driving can you bring delphica with ya? She doesn’t fly. ---
**Author:** ![Daowajan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3bc359/32.png) [@Daowajan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daowajan)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/110 "2003-01-08T07:04:46Z")
That’s not gonna work so well. My finals start May 12. Also, I’m gonna need couch/floor space (preferably) but I’ll cough up the cash for half a hotel room if there’s none available. ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/111 "2003-01-08T07:40:39Z")
Amtrak just sent me a notice that tickets are buy one ticket, bring one of your loser friends for free. Purchase by early February. Good for travel through the summer. ---
**Author:** ![typo\_mna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eb8c5e/32.png) [@typo\_mna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/typo_mna)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 8:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/112 "2003-01-08T08:30:04Z")
Biggirl’s driving from New York to Chicago? Now, that’s just crazy. ---
**Author:** ![lno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a8b319/32.png) [@lno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lno)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/113 "2003-01-08T13:04:12Z")
Yeah, if you drive from Chicago to New York, at least you have the jet stream at your back. ---
**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:** [January 8, 2003, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/114 "2003-01-08T13:45:42Z")
OK, just as I was about to block some rooms the weekend changes. Can I get a show of hands of those who would a) Be considering attending the fest over the new weekend and b) Need a cheap room for this 'fest and c) Not mind being at an airport hotel (A quick train ride from downtown) and c) Will buy me at least one vodka drink for the leg work I’m about to get started on. I can’t really name a rate til I have an idea of how many rooms we’re gonna need, so get those hands up in the air kids - or just send me an e-mail if you don’t want to “me too” on this thread. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/115 "2003-01-08T15:23:24Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Mr. Cynical \* > So, how does **Friday, May 9th through Monday, May 12** sound to you all? Works for me, though the weekday daytime festivities are probably out. ---
**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:** [January 8, 2003, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/116 "2003-01-08T15:34:29Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jane D’oh! \* > \*\*OK, just as I was about to block some rooms the weekend changes. > > Can I get a show of hands of those who would > a) Be considering attending the fest over the new weekend > and > b) Need a cheap room for this 'fest > and > c) Not mind being at an airport hotel (A quick train ride from downtown) > and > c) Will buy me at least one vodka drink for the leg work I’m about to get started on. > > I can’t really name a rate til I have an idea of how many rooms we’re gonna need, so get those hands up in the air kids - or just send me an e-mail if you don’t want to “me too” on this thread. > > Thanks! \*\* Well, **Jane** , you know I typically stay there, so you can go ahead and count me in. And I’ll spot you a drink or two. I meant to ask you, though…I’m thinking about riding the BatCycle in, providing the weather is warm enough. At the risk of sounding distrusting, is the security in your parking garage such that I really shouldn’t worry about it being stashed there? ---
**Author:** ![Tiburon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e36b37/32.png) [@Tiburon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tiburon)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/117 "2003-01-08T15:43:21Z")
Pick a weekend and I’m there. Thus far, I don’t have anything on my calendar for those weekends. And I think I’m going to hassle Dyno into going if his finals don’t interfere. Shall I bring the Stroh? Tibs. ---
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/118 "2003-01-08T16:46:36Z")
Put **Verrain** and I in for a tentative. We’ll just have to see if another job comes through for me between now and then before we can commit 100% But, **Jane** , we’d be willing to stay anywhere we could get decent rates. And the new weekend works for us as well. Lord, I hope I can make this work. There are too many people I have a desperate need to see again, as well as too many that I want so badly to meet for the first time. ---
**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/119 "2003-01-08T16:58:48Z")
The weekend of May 10th works for me. ---
**Author:** ![Akatsukami](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ea666f/32.png) [@Akatsukami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akatsukami)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092/120 "2003-01-08T17:01:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Tiburon \* > **Shall I bring the Stroh?** I’ll buy you a drink if you promise _not_ to bring any 😃 === May 9-12 works for me, although I’m a bit disgruntled at the change from May 2-4. I think I’ll wait a month or so to see if there are any _more_ date changes before I make any firm plans. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-chidope-planning/145092.md?page=7)