# 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:** 5
**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:** [June 4, 2008, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/81 "2008-06-04T17:58:13Z")
[QUOTE=D\_Odds] Anything in particular I should bring? Supplies, food, drink, wine, etc? [/QUOTE] Let me know what you want to bring, I plan to fill in around what other say they will bring. I will have burgers, hot dogs, Italian (Sweet) Sausages for grilling. Several types of cheese for the burgers. Rolls, mustard, ketchup, relish, pickles. I will supply Diet Soda and Coke and juices and water. Probably some juice boxes for kids. I will have at least a case of Bass Ale, maybe more. I will have a spare cooler with ice. I will have some extra ice. Depending on what is posted, we will fill in on salads and deserts, etc. **Emily Litella** Yeah! A reminder, if you need directions Email me and if you need a lift from the train station let us know. Middletown is the closest and my wife will again play shuttle if needed. I think last time someone else ended up doing it. Jim ---
**Author:** ![Darryl\_Lict](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@Darryl\_Lict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darryl_Lict)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/82 "2008-06-04T18:09:11Z")
I’ll be in Philadelphia that weekend. Can I come even though I can only give about a 25% probability? I can give a more definitive reply as the date draws closer. What’s the best way to get there from Philly without a car? ---
**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:** [June 4, 2008, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/83 "2008-06-04T18:13:14Z")
[QUOTE=Darryl Lict] I’ll be in Philadelphia that weekend. Can I come even though I can only give about a 25% probability? I can give a more definitive reply as the date draws closer. What’s the best way to get there from Philly without a car? [/QUOTE] You are very welcome to come. Some of the other Dopers know exactly how to ride the trains to my place. I will let one of them answer. There is also a chance someone from near Philly might be coming by car. Let’s see what happens. ---
**Author:** ![Darryl\_Lict](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@Darryl\_Lict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darryl_Lict)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2008, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/84 "2008-06-04T18:17:46Z")
[QUOTE=What Exit?] You are very welcome to come. Some of the other Dopers know exactly how to ride the trains to my place. I will let one of them answer. There is also a chance someone from near Philly might be coming by car. Let’s see what happens. [/QUOTE] Thanks, I’ll keep in touch! ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/85 "2008-06-11T14:27:04Z")
Hey, I think I can come!! I haven’t been to a Dopefest in _years_!! Shall I bring some white sangria? ---
**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:** [June 11, 2008, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/86 "2008-06-11T14:38:54Z")
[QUOTE=Green Bean] Hey, I think I can come!! I haven’t been to a Dopefest in _years_!! Shall I bring some white sangria? [/QUOTE] That sounds like fun. Hope to see you. Email me if you need directions. Same for anyone else. I’ll send those out at night. ---
**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/87 "2008-06-11T15:04:20Z")
I’ve been planning all along to be there, Jim, as you know, but now I can sign up in advance instead of just popping by. I’ll review the dishes that are being planned and see if I can’t bring something that would fit in. ---
**Author:** ![Risha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/5fc32e/32.png) [@Risha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Risha)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2008, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/88 "2008-06-13T02:04:25Z")
Unfortunately, it now looks like **Hal** will be the winner in the “attending the highest number of Jim’s Dopefests” contest. A family graduation party has been scheduled for that weekend, 300 miles away. Have fun, guys! ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2008, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/89 "2008-06-13T02:36:48Z")
I now officially have the day off and can plan on attending. I’m working on my root beer connection. What else should I bring? I’ll be driving down from New York. Anyone need a ride? ---
**Author:** ![pbbth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f9ae1b/32.png) [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2008, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/90 "2008-06-13T02:37:58Z")
Where in NY are you coming from, **Little Nemo**? I wouldn’t mind a ride! ---
**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:** [June 13, 2008, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/91 "2008-06-13T02:53:22Z")
[QUOTE=Little Nemo] I now officially have the day off and can plan on attending. I’m working on my root beer connection. What else should I bring? I’ll be driving down from New York. Anyone need a ride? [/QUOTE] Would you like to bring any distinctly NY treat perhaps? Whatever you feel is best. Too bad Egg creams don’t travel. 😃 Sorry you’ll miss this one **Risha** , enjoy the party. **pseudotriton ruber ruber** , glad you will make it and I am glad you are back to being an active poster. I sent out directions to \*\*Wordman \*\* and \*\*D\_Odds \*\* yesterday, if anyone else needs them, just Email me. Can any other posters describe the best train route to my place from Philly for **Darryl Lict**. All I know about trains is how to get to NYC and how to transfer to the Hudson line. I don’t want to give bad advice. ---
**Author:** ![Frosted\_Glass](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frosted_glass/32/3926_2.png) [@Frosted\_Glass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frosted_Glass)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2008, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/92 "2008-06-13T04:28:55Z")
I just found out that I will be in Jersey on that weekend so I will definitely partake in the festivities. Need me to bring anything? If anyone needs a ride from up the road my location says it all so feel free to pm me. See you all there! ---
**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:** [June 13, 2008, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/93 "2008-06-13T12:23:47Z")
[QUOTE=Frosted Glass] I just found out that I will be in Jersey on that weekend so I will definitely partake in the festivities. Need me to bring anything? If anyone needs a ride from up the road my location says it all so feel free to pm me. See you all there! [/QUOTE] Whatever you feel like bringing is fine. I am glad you can make another. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2008, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/94 "2008-06-13T15:14:58Z")
> [@](#): > > Where in NY are you coming from, Little Nemo? I wouldn’t mind a ride! The Newburgh/Poughkeepsie area. ---
**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:** [June 13, 2008, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/95 "2008-06-13T15:38:27Z")
I’m driving from Queens, and have room comfortably for 3, or for 5 if 2 are short. BYODVD. ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2008, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/96 "2008-06-13T15:50:40Z")
[QUOTE=What Exit?] Can any other posters describe the best train route to my place from Philly for **Darryl Lict**. All I know about trains is how to get to NYC and how to transfer to the Hudson line. I don’t want to give bad advice. [/QUOTE] Unfortunately, a look at the [NJ Transit Map (PDF warning!)](http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/rail/Rail_System_Map.pdf) will show you that from a public transportation standpoint, Middletown is in the proverbial middle of nowhere. To get to Philly to Middletown, you’ve got to: –Take a bus from Philly to the Camden Waterfront –Take the River Line light rail north from Camden to Trenton –Take a Northeast Corridor train north from Trenton to Rahway –Take a North Jersey Coast Line train south from Rahway to Middletown The shame of it is we live only about 15 minutes from Philly, but we won’t be going directly to the party from home – we’ll be down the shore for the weekend before heading up to Jim’s on Sunday. Sorry **Darryl** …hope you make it nonetheless! ---
**Author:** ![pbbth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f9ae1b/32.png) [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2008, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/97 "2008-06-13T15:55:14Z")
> [@](#): > > Originally Posted by **Little Nemo** > > The Newburgh/Poughkeepsie area. Oh, then you probably wouldn’t be passing by me to get there if you can help it. I can take the train though, not a problem! ---
**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:** [June 13, 2008, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/98 "2008-06-13T16:02:42Z")
[QUOTE=Hal Briston] Unfortunately, a look at the [NJ Transit Map (PDF warning!)](http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/rail/Rail_System_Map.pdf) will show you that from a public transportation standpoint, Middletown is in the proverbial middle of nowhere. To get to Philly to Middletown, you’ve got to: –Take a bus from Philly to the Camden Waterfront –Take the River Line light rail north from Camden to Trenton –Take a Northeast Corridor train north from Trenton to Rahway –Take a North Jersey Coast Line train south from Rahway to Middletown The shame of it is we live only about 15 minutes from Philly, but we won’t be going directly to the party from home – we’ll be down the shore for the weekend before heading up to Jim’s on Sunday. Sorry **Darryl** …hope you make it nonetheless! [/QUOTE] Wow, I never realized it was that hard to get to Philly. No wonder Monmouth and even Ocean are so NYC oriented. It is so simple to jump on a train and be in the City. ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2008, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/99 "2008-06-13T16:07:14Z")
[QUOTE=What Exit?] Wow, I never realized it was that hard to get to Philly. No wonder Monmouth and even Ocean are so NYC oriented. It is so simple to jump on a train and be in the City. [/QUOTE] Yup…I’ve often wondered why there isn’t a line connecting Philly to northern Ocean/southern Monmouth. I’m guessing it has something to do with the amount of protected woodland/military base ground that it would have to traverse. That, and the lack of areas for stops in the middle (except for the military bases) probably make it unprofitable, especially in the non-summer months. ---
**Author:** ![Risha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/5fc32e/32.png) [@Risha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Risha)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2008, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590/100 "2008-06-13T19:40:18Z")
Atlantic City doesn’t connect to anything heading north? Oh, now, that’s just _wrong_. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-fourth-on-sunday-june-29-at-2pm/444590.md?page=6)