# Jersey Area Dopers: Dopefest Saturday May 20th at 2pm. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 20, 2006, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525 "2006-04-20T21:05:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**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:** [April 22, 2006, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/21 "2006-04-22T23:45:07Z")
I think I’ll be able to make it on the 20th, the wife has been bugging me to get out of the house and socialize, lest I become a hermit. Can’t go wrong with a cookout! ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2006, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/22 "2006-04-23T10:29:58Z")
> [@Cleophus](#): > > Even from India? 😛 > I won’t be back until June. Damn, I totally forgot. Looking forward to the **Ask the Doper who, what the hell, decided to go to India for a month** thread. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2006, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/23 "2006-04-23T14:03:26Z")
Joisey’s a bit far for the Doorses, what with the cost of gas and everything. If some other Central PA Doper(s) want to carpool and split gas, we’d be up for that. Robin ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2006, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/24 "2006-04-23T15:58:50Z")
There is a possible chance that, after graduation in May, I might be relocating to Northern Jersey. Details forthcoming… ---
**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:** [April 24, 2006, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/25 "2006-04-24T12:35:44Z")
So as we get closer, I’ll email directions and a Google map link to whoever needs them. My wife is cool with May 20th. I think we have are date. I figured we would go with BYOB and I’ll lay in a supply of Soda. I’ll supply the basic BBQ meat, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Sausage & Rolls. Help with Salads, Sides and Deserts would be cool. Am I overlooking anything? Jim ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2006, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/26 "2006-04-24T13:52:47Z")
Yes. Dancing girls. ---
**Author:** ![Draelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@Draelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Draelin)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2006, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/27 "2006-04-24T14:06:57Z")
I am writing it on the calendar even as we speak because that date is currently free. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2006, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/28 "2006-04-24T14:15:03Z")
Gr. I’d love to know if the job prospect is going to come through, dammit. I can finally get over my Doper Dinner Envy ™. ---
**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:** [April 24, 2006, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/29 "2006-04-24T14:32:02Z")
> [@Least Original User Name Ever](#): > > Gr. I’d love to know if the job prospect is going to come through, dammit. I can finally get over my Doper Dinner Envy ™. If this goes well, I promise to try and do a dopefest annually. I love an excuse to BBQ anyway. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2006, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/30 "2006-04-24T14:36:15Z")
> [@What Exit?](#): > > If this goes well, I promise to try and do a dopefest annually. I love an excuse to BBQ anyway. Hm. Well, with a platform like that, who could resist ya? Whatever office you’re running for, I vote you in… …“Dictator of All Things Great and Small”? What? ---
**Author:** ![Fat\_Chance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8baadc/32.png) [@Fat\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fat_Chance)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2006, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/31 "2006-04-24T14:41:35Z")
> [@Hal Briston](#): > > To see if we can pull in a few more Jersey dopers who may run vanity searches, I culled a list: > > **Draelin** , **Eve** , **Cheesesteak** , **Fat Chance** , **pantom** , **GWVet** , **Green Bean** , **crowmanyclouds** , **Wolfian** , **Annie-Xmas** , **The Scrivener** , **NinjaChick** , **LavenderBlue** , **GilaB** , **Wilson** and **Philster** – get in here! > > I know there a few others that I’m missing, but I didn’t find them in my quick search. If I come across them, I’ll give a mention. > Hmmm…and in retrospect, **Eve** ain’t gonna be able to run a vanity search. Ah well… Thanks for including the new, “don’t post very often”, guys. Depending on the final date and location, I may actually attend - I’ve got a wedding, Sunday soccer games, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Ceejaytee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ceejaytee/32/2956_2.png) [@Ceejaytee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ceejaytee)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2006, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/32 "2006-04-24T16:50:42Z")
Would an almost 2-year old and a 4-year old be out of place at such an extravaganza? If not, I’ll check with the husband. ---
**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:** [April 24, 2006, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/33 "2006-04-24T17:43:42Z")
> [@Ceejaytee](#): > > Would an almost 2-year old and a 4-year old be out of place at such an extravaganza? If not, I’ll check with the husband. My kids are 8 & 6, Hal’s daughter is only around 5 months. I think the 4 year old would have fun. You’ll have to keep a watch on the little one though, my backyard is large but the street I live on is busy. We have a sand box, Swing set and a small slide sized for a 2 year old. More kids should be fun. **Fat Chance** I hope you make it, except for your intro thread I have seen you around much. But extra Yankee Fans are always good to have around. **Least Original User Name Ever** I hope you find an excuse to make it, otherwise shoot for the next one or when a Philly one comes up. **Draelin** Very Cool. Jim ---
**Author:** ![LavenderBlue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e95f7d/32.png) [@LavenderBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LavenderBlue)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2006, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/34 "2006-04-24T18:04:59Z")
I have a three year old so the four year old and two year old should have someone to play with. She’d also love the sandbox and slide. ---
**Author:** ![corkboard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@corkboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/corkboard)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2006, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/35 "2006-04-24T18:20:33Z")
On a number of occasions I’ve thought to myself, “Self, if a NY/NJ area dopefest is discussed, would you attend? Are you ready? Do you feel you’ve presented yourself thus far in a satisfactory manner that other dopers, whom you admire greatly, would welcome you?” And myself usually answers, “we’ll see.” That day is upon us. And as much as I pine for the camaradarie and am curious as hell to meet those of whom I have a clear mental image, if only to see if my image is correct, I must decline and give thanks for the open invitation. Plus, I’m actually busy that weekend. Enjoy! ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2006, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/36 "2006-04-24T19:42:45Z")
> [@What Exit?](#): > > My kids are 8 & 6, Hal’s daughter is only around 5 months. > I think the 4 year old would have fun. You’ll have to keep a watch on the little one though, my backyard is large but the street I live on is busy. We have a sand box, Swing set and a small slide sized for a 2 year old. More kids should be fun. > > **Fat Chance** I hope you make it, except for your intro thread I have seen you around much. But extra Yankee Fans are always good to have around. > > **Least Original User Name Ever** I hope you find an excuse to make it, otherwise shoot for the next one or when a Philly one comes up. > > **Draelin** Very Cool. > > Jim Hell, I’d happily attend anyways if I weren’t going to school on the other side of the state. **MeNew** , um…and WHO are you again? 😃 ---
**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:** [April 24, 2006, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/37 "2006-04-24T19:58:37Z")
> [@Least Original User Name Ever](#): > > Hell, I’d happily attend anyways if I weren’t going to school on the other side of the state. > **MeNew** , um…and WHO are you again? 😃 Where at, maybe we can find you a ride? ---
**Author:** ![athelas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5e9695/32.png) [@athelas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/athelas)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2006, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/38 "2006-04-24T21:25:21Z")
I am already in state, but can’t come this year. Maybe once Pton starts. ---
**Author:** ![Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a8b319/32.png) [@Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spatial_Rift_47)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2006, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/39 "2006-04-24T23:06:44Z")
You just HAD to put in on the 20th, didn’t you? I got all excited. I don’t know why none of you know that I was born and raised in Bergen County, NJ. If it is on the 20th, I can’t come, because that’s the day I’m graduating. Any day between then and June 3rd is golden. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2006, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525/40 "2006-04-25T00:25:59Z")
> [@What Exit?](#): > > Where at, maybe we can find you a ride? Um…Buffalo. (this is where you say “find your own ride”) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-area-dopers-dopefest-saturday-may-20th-at-2pm/353525.md?page=3)