# Jersey Area Dopers: Dopefest on Saturday the 16th of September **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 10, 2006, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875 "2006-07-10T15:21:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![AndrewL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@AndrewL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AndrewL)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2006, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/101 "2006-09-13T17:56:39Z")
[QUOTE=Cleophus] Do you mind if I come in here as well? I was recently able to get my boss to give me Saturday off. I’ll coordinate with **DocCathode** to be at New Brunswick at the same time. I plan on taking the R7 to Trenton, a much simpler method than trying to use PATCO and other services to reach Trenton. [/QUOTE] Shouldn’t be a problem, so long as you two can reliably coordinate a time to be picked up. My Honda Civic can seat four people and some luggage, so unless you really go wild with the condiments you’re bringing room shouldn’t be a problem. ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2006, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/102 "2006-09-13T21:17:56Z")
[QUOTE=Cleophus] I plan on taking the R7 to Trenton, a much simpler method than trying to use PATCO and other services to reach Trenton. [/QUOTE] I thought Septa could get me to Trenton, I just wasn’t sure how. So all I have to do is get to 40th st station and get the R7. I hope to bring Russian curd cheese/cheese bars. ---
**Author:** ![Cheesesteak](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cheesesteak/32/3694_2.png) [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2006, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/103 "2006-09-13T22:47:36Z")
Looks like I won’t be able to make this one… family obligations getting in the way. I hope you all have a dynamite time, and post some pictures! ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2006, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/104 "2006-09-13T23:44:51Z")
I will not be bringing M., so should be able to leave in a timely manner. I should get there around 1. ---
**Author:** ![Draelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@Draelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Draelin)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2006, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/105 "2006-09-14T14:59:43Z")
I know it’s probably just fine, but it’s only polite to ask–is it okay if I bring my roommate? She’s expressed an interest in joining us, and it’s really just all part of my big plan to get her to stop listening to me talk about the boards and actually _join_ them herself. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2006, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/106 "2006-09-14T15:12:49Z")
[QUOTE=Draelin] I know it’s probably just fine, but it’s only polite to ask–is it okay if I bring my roommate? She’s expressed an interest in joining us, and it’s really just all part of my big plan to get her to stop listening to me talk about the boards and actually _join_ them herself. 🙂 [/QUOTE] Of course it is okay. Are you sure meeting us will convince to join though? 😉 **Cheesesteak** : Hope to see you at the next one. Thank you for getting back though, it is appreciated. **DocCathode** , \*\*Cleophus \*\* and \*\*AndrewL \*\* sounds like this is working out well. \*\*Eve \*\* are you set with Transportation? We still have an open offers to pick people up from Middletown Train station. [QUOTE=twickster] Well, good, as long as we’ve made you feel like total shit about your hosting skills… [/QUOTE] 😃 Jim ---
**Author:** ![MannyL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2006, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/107 "2006-09-14T19:09:20Z")
As of right now I’m still in, However I found out earlier today that I may have some relatives vistiting from costa risca so I may not be able to stay the entire time or I may have to come late. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2006, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/108 "2006-09-15T12:57:28Z")
Jim – what’s the weather forecast for your neck of the woods? I know it’s rain or shine – but do I want short sleeves or long, sandals or sneaks, etc.? ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2006, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/109 "2006-09-15T13:38:09Z")
[QUOTE=twickster] Jim – what’s the weather forecast for your neck of the woods? I know it’s rain or shine – but do I want short sleeves or long, sandals or sneaks, etc.? [/QUOTE] They are predicting Showers and 76°. I never got to mow my grass, so it will be pretty wet tomorrow. I am going with the assumption we will mostly be inside tomorrow. I will still be grilling outside of course. > **[National and Local Weather Radar, Daily Forecast, Hurricane and information...](https://weather.com/)** > > The Weather Channel and weather.com provide a national and local weather forecast for cities, as well as weather radar, report and hurricane coverage Jim ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2006, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/110 "2006-09-15T13:44:09Z")
[QUOTE=What Exit?] \*\*Eve \*\* are you set with Transportation? We still have an open offers to pick people up from Middletown Train station. [/QUOTE] Yes, I am taking a cab to **NotMyRealUserName** ’s. ---
**Author:** ![MannyL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2006, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/111 "2006-09-15T23:16:01Z")
I regret that I will be unable to attend the festivites as I have to pick up my relatives from the Toms River Bus Terminal at 2pm and return them there at 6pm ---
**Author:** ![Emily\_Litella](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emily_litella/32/3370_2.png) [@Emily\_Litella](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emily_Litella)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2006, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/112 "2006-09-15T23:52:30Z")
[QUOTE=Eve] Yes, I am taking a cab to **NotMyRealUserName** ’s. [/QUOTE] I offered a ride to Annie-Xmas, but she has to work tomorrow and won’t be able to make it. I’ll bring a dessert - Pie, since I’m coming back, or brownies, since Frosted Glass won’t be there. Damn, his brownies were delicious. But most importantly, I’m bringing **Eve**. (maribou mules? 😕 ) I’m keeping my fingers crossed for good weather. ---
**Author:** ![Available\_Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8dc957/32.png) [@Available\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Available_Jones)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2006, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/113 "2006-09-16T02:19:12Z")
I will definitely be attending. I will raid Trader Joe’s for goodies and promptly head over. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2006, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/114 "2006-09-16T12:32:53Z")
[QUOTE=Available Jones] I will definitely be attending. I will raid Trader Joe’s for goodies and promptly head over. [/QUOTE] Cool, see you later. The yard is soak with predictions of more showers throughout the day, \*\*this BBQ is officially going to be indoors. \*\* I have plenty of room and chairs. We should be fine. Look forward to seeing everyone. I check my Email around 10 if there are any last minute needs for directions. Jim ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2006, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/115 "2006-09-16T12:34:08Z")
I can’t believe I’m doing this _again_ – but I’m gonna wuss. I’ve got a really bad cold (my head is totally stuffed up, my throat is sore, and I feel like someone whacked me between the shoulders with a 2x4). It’s raining. You live two hours away. I have a sofa, an afghan, a cat, two movies from the library and one from Netflix, and as much Kleenex as I’ll need. You do the math. I feel like a complete asshole here, doing this again – and passing up the opportunity to meet **eve** , and **draelin** , and everyone else – but I just can’t do it. Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2006, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/116 "2006-09-16T12:36:23Z")
[QUOTE=twickster] I can’t believe I’m doing this _again_ – but I’m gonna wuss. I’ve got a really bad cold (my head is totally stuffed up, my throat is sore, and I feel like someone whacked me between the shoulders with a 2x4). It’s raining. You live two hours away. I have a sofa, an afghan, a cat, two movies from the library and one from Netflix, and as much Kleenex as I’ll need. You do the math. I feel like a complete asshole here, doing this again – and passing up the opportunity to meet **eve** , and **draelin** , and everyone else – but I just can’t do it. Sorry. [/QUOTE] Feel better soon, I am really sorry you’re going to miss out. I was looking forward to meeting you. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2006, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/117 "2006-09-16T12:49:13Z")
[QUOTE=What Exit?] Feel better soon, I am really sorry you’re going to miss out. I was looking forward to meeting you. ☹ [/QUOTE] Yeah, me too. Hopefully third time will be the charm – or you said you might make it down for something in Philly sometime? I should organize an outing. ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2006, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/118 "2006-09-16T13:07:27Z")
[QUOTE=twickster] I should organize an outing. [/QUOTE] Who do we know who’s in the closet? ---
**Author:** ![Draelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@Draelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Draelin)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2006, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/119 "2006-09-16T14:33:58Z")
Aww, **Twicks** , feel better! ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Draelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@Draelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Draelin)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2006, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-on-saturday-the-16th-of-september/363875/120 "2006-09-16T14:35:12Z")
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