# Jersey Dopefest the Fourth on Sunday June 29 at 2pm **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 9, 2008, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590 "2008-04-09T12:28:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![D\_Odds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/d_odds/32/2882_2.png) [@D\_Odds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Odds)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2008, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/21 "2008-04-10T16:30:19Z")
[QUOTE=What Exit?] That would be a request for June 1, 14/15, 28/29 or July 12/13. These work well for me, though I will confirm the 28/29 tonight. I looks like it works for **ChiefScott** too. [/QUOTE] June 14/15 are out (Father’s Day and my mother’s b’day. June 28/29 should be good, as well as July 12/13. As for Yankee home games, we get prime seats (6 rows behind visitor dugout) once a year, and I don’t have a date for that yet. ---
**Author:** ![Gorgon\_Heap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f475e1/32.png) [@Gorgon\_Heap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorgon_Heap)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2008, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/22 "2008-04-10T17:09:49Z")
Hmm. You know, ever since the NY fests fell apart the only folks I’ve seen are those who make it up to **DaveW00’s** for his annual rib roast. I’ve been considering keeping an eye open for gatherings in Philly and such, but a day in Jersey doesn’t sound bad, if’n you’re amenable. ---
**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:** [April 10, 2008, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/23 "2008-04-10T17:22:58Z")
I’ll try to make it this time too. July is better for me than June, but all my weekends are open right now. I can offer car rides from northeast NJ, and I’m only 10 minutes from Manhatten by car if anyone wants to carpool. I’m sorry I missed it last time, the first couple times were great. Pork roll is really bad for your arteries. Emily Littella - formerly Not My Real User Name (it wasn’t) ---
**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 10, 2008, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/24 "2008-04-10T18:09:03Z")
[QUOTE=D\_Odds] June 14/15 are out (Father’s Day and my mother’s b’day. June 28/29 should be good, as well as July 12/13. As for Yankee home games, we get prime seats (6 rows behind visitor dugout) once a year, and I don’t have a date for that yet. [/QUOTE] Good point on Father’s Day, that will rule out June 15th. [QUOTE=Gorgon Heap] I’ve been considering keeping an eye open for gatherings in Philly and such, but a day in Jersey doesn’t sound bad, if’n you’re amenable. [/QUOTE] Very amenable, I hope you make it. [QUOTE=Emily Litella] I’ll try to make it this time too. July is better for me than June, but all my weekends are open right now. I can offer car rides from northeast NJ, and I’m only 10 minutes from Manhatten by car if anyone wants to carpool. I’m sorry I missed it last time, the first couple times were great. Pork roll is really bad for your arteries. Emily Littella - formerly Not My Real User Name (it wasn’t) [/QUOTE] Great, we will also work on a plan to pick people up from the Middletown train station again. ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2008, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/25 "2008-04-10T19:15:17Z")
**What Exit** , If’n you’re south of I-195, I’d be willing to swing by the station before heading south. That is, if the dates and such work out. BTW, I could handle 4 folks. But I’m sure we’ll get that all straightend out as the planned date approaches. ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2008, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/26 "2008-04-10T19:26:00Z")
I’m in Bergen County NJ and I don’t drive, so if someone could pick me up and get me home I’d be much obliged and willing to chip in for tolls/gas. ---
**Author:** ![UntouchedTakeaway](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d78d45/32.png) [@UntouchedTakeaway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UntouchedTakeaway)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2008, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/27 "2008-04-10T19:59:39Z")
I am good for most any weekend in June - I know you give ample advance notice, so I’ll be looking for the announcement! VCNJ~ ---
**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 11, 2008, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/28 "2008-04-11T14:49:44Z")
I’m leaning towards Sunday June 29 starting at 2pm. How does that work for everyone? ---
**Author:** ![Philster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/13edae/32.png) [@Philster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Philster)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2008, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/29 "2008-04-11T15:06:38Z")
Works for me. I’ve attempted only one other time to meet some dopers, and failed because of my crazy work schedule, but since this is a weekend, I am liking the odds. I like jumping in the car and taking a road trip. I am ‘in’. ---
**Author:** ![D\_Odds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/d_odds/32/2882_2.png) [@D\_Odds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Odds)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2008, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/30 "2008-04-11T16:29:52Z")
I’ve put Mrs. D\_Odds on notice…as if that ever works. ---
**Author:** ![UntouchedTakeaway](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d78d45/32.png) [@UntouchedTakeaway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UntouchedTakeaway)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2008, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/31 "2008-04-11T16:30:37Z")
Duly noted. VCNJ~ [QUOTE=What Exit?] I’m leaning towards Sunday June 29 starting at 2pm. How does that work for everyone? [/QUOTE] ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2008, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/32 "2008-04-11T17:49:37Z")
The 29th works for me. I guess we’ll be seeing Bennies _and_ Dopers down the shore that weekend. grumble… grumble… Bennies… grumble… Dopers… grumble… creating traffic… grumble… ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2008, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/33 "2008-04-11T18:10:24Z")
It is very good for me, providing I can get a ride. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2008, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/34 "2008-04-11T18:27:50Z")
[QUOTE=Gorgon Heap] Hmm. You know, ever since the NY fests fell apart the only folks I’ve seen are those who make it up to **DaveW00’s** for his annual rib roast. I’ve been considering keeping an eye open for gatherings in Philly and such, but a day in Jersey doesn’t sound bad, if’n you’re amenable. [/QUOTE] Dude, we just had one in Philly. You’re not doing a good job keeping up with that. 😃 As always, we’re a “maybe”. Train fare to NJ is relatively cheap from PA, and it’ll be a good excuse to go for a train ride. Just let me know the closest stops and I’ll see what I can work out. Robin ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2008, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/35 "2008-04-11T18:27:52Z")
I wasn’t included on your list, \*\*Jim/What Exit?, \*\* but living in South Westchester (right above the Bronx), I am probably a bit over an hour away, right? I have yet to make any Dopefest - heck, I’ve only met one other Doper IRL. The biggest issue for me is that my non-work time is so _jammed_, especially on weekends. Kids’ sports activity take up the lion’s share, but with the two of us working, there’s a ton of errand crap we can’t done otherwise. Hard to make a case for my own time during that prime weekend time - and I wouldn’t want to bring the kids, at least for a first time in-person meet up…too distracting. Let me see what I can work out - no promises, but it would be fun to try… WordMan / Scott ---
**Author:** ![E-Sabbath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e19adc/32.png) [@E-Sabbath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-Sabbath)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2008, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/36 "2008-04-11T19:27:28Z")
Count me in. I’m in Westchester, but heck, that’s barely a drive. ---
**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 11, 2008, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/37 "2008-04-11T19:34:24Z")
I’m definitely interested. However, as yet I have no idea where I will be for the summer or when I will be there. I will continue to follow this thread and I will chime in with a yes/no/i can do these days as soon as I am able. EDIT: Rereading I see you’ve decided on June 29. This is my birthday, so it’s highly unlikely I’ll be able to make 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:** [April 11, 2008, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/38 "2008-04-11T21:46:57Z")
[QUOTE=WordMan] I wasn’t included on your list, \*\*Jim/What Exit?, \*\* but living in South Westchester (right above the Bronx), I am probably a bit over an hour away, right? … Let me see what I can work out - no promises, but it would be fun to try… WordMan / Scott [/QUOTE] Sorry about the list, it keeps growing though each time. I use a combination of prior dopefests and several New Jersey thread to accumulate names. Yonkers is about 60 miles from my house. My Grandmother use to live there. I hope you can make it, if you change your mind about the kids, there will be a least an 11 years, an 8 year old and probably the little Briston who must be around two already. [QUOTE=E-Sabbath] Count me in. I’m in Westchester, but heck, that’s barely a drive. [/QUOTE] Cool. [QUOTE=MsRobyn] As always, we’re a “maybe”. Train fare to NJ is relatively cheap from PA, and it’ll be a good excuse to go for a train ride. Just let me know the closest stops and I’ll see what I can work out. Robin [/QUOTE] Middletown is the closest stop to my house. I hope you can make it. [QUOTE=Spatial Rift 47] I’m definitely interested. However, as yet I have no idea where I will be for the summer or when I will be there. I will continue to follow this thread and I will chime in with a yes/no/i can do these days as soon as I am able. EDIT: Rereading I see you’ve decided on June 29. This is my birthday, so it’s highly unlikely I’ll be able to make it. Sorry. [/QUOTE] Sorry about that, I think it works out the best. Maybe the next one. I still have hopes of a simpler get together when **olivesmarch4th** moves to Jersey. ---
**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 12, 2008, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/39 "2008-04-12T00:23:35Z")
[QUOTE=What Exit?] Sorry about that, I think it works out the best. Maybe the next one. I still have hopes of a simpler get together when **olivesmarch4th** moves to Jersey. [/QUOTE] Simple is good. I’ll keep an eye out. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2008, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/40 "2008-04-12T02:05:10Z")
Screw the trains. The cheapest way would be to go from Harrisburg to Philly, then take a bus to Trenton, then take the train to Middletown. To go from Philly to Trenton to Middletown takes three hours or so, according to the NJ Transit site. To go from my house to Middletown takes 3 hours and we avoid the PA Turnpike. The 29th is the Saturday after my birthday. Cake, presents and general adulation will be expected. 😃 Robin [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590.md?page=3)