# Jersey Dopefest the Third: Sunday June 10th at 2pm

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [April 5, 2007, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885 "2007-04-05T18:59:11Z")\
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**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 5, 2007, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/1 "2007-04-05T18:59:11Z")

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I am going to host another DopeFest at my house as a barbeque. I am leaning towards June and I am open to July. Therefore, for the next week or so I will take feedback on which weekend works best for all interested Dopers.

I am convenient to two Parkway exits (of course). Maybe we can figure out a weekend and gauge interest. I would hope to see people from NJ, NY and Penn and anywhere else of course but I am about 45 minutes on a good day from Brooklyn and 1.5 hours from Philly.

The last DopeFest was very good and had a good turnout. As usual I will ensure we have plenty of basics to barbeque and to nosh on and then many other dopers brought various dishes, deserts or drinks. It is mostly BYOB, I will have some beer in a cooler and mostly diet soda.

- We are kid friendly and this might make things easier.

- Last time we managed some carpooling and train station pickups. I am sure we could do so again.

I have verified that it was okay to start this thread with TubaDiva.  
Still pertinent details are:

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> The understanding is that you’re all adults and you’re getting into this on your own, the management assumes no responsibility. You’re putting on this event, we’re not, but we do allow house room for those kinds of threads within reasonable limits.

The Prior Threads/DopeFests:  
May 20, 2006: [Jersey Area Dopers: Dopefest Saturday May 20th at 2pm. - Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share - Straight Dope Message Board](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=368245)  
September 16, 2006: [Jersey Area Dopers: Dopefest on Saturday the 16th of September - Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share - Straight Dope Message Board](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=379028)  
I will include the shout out to known NJ area dopers.  
Oy!, Draelin, Eve, Cheesesteak, Fat Chance, pantom, GWVet, Green Bean, crowmanyclouds, Wolfian, Annie-Xmas, The Scrivener, NinjaChick, LavenderBlue, GilaB, Wilson and Philster,Veuve\_ClicquotNJ, Loach, Athelas, Marley23, Anyrose, Ensign Edison, McNew, Jamaika a jamaikaiaké, Ceejaytee, LavenderBlue, Spatial Rift 47, saramamalana, Risha, Frosted Glass, Available Jones, Count Blucher, brachyrhynchos, Emily Littella, Risha.

(courtesy of \*\*Hal \*\* from the first thread)  
Hal Briston, twickster, NotMyRealUserName, MannyL, Meros, Cleophus, Doc Cathode, ryobserver, pseudotriton ruber ruber, MsRobyn, Airman, danceswithcats, jayjay, supervenusfreak, engineer computer geek.

\*\*If anyone knows of any other Jersey area posters, give them a shout out. \*\*

A note from last Jersey Dopefest:  
\*\*Planning to attend: \*\*  
Eve  
pseudotriton ruber ruber  
AndrewL and hopefully his wife as well.  
NotMyRealUserName  
DocCathode  
Risha with some sort of salad-y side  
twickster’s World Famous Carrot Cake & thinking about maybe bringing s’more supplies.  
Draelin’s World famous Plastic Plates and Utensils  
MannyL’s World famous chips and salsa  
brachyrhynchos: I’m thinking 3-bean salad. And maybe I’ll bring a little bit of my world infamous herring and beets potato salad (for those with brave taste buds).  
Hal Briston’s Elusive, four months in the waiting Cupcakes.  
betenoir: If she can make it , she is bring Cole Slaw.  
lavenderblue: Husband and daughter: definitely bringing pasta salad and perhaps a cake as well.

\*\*I am not sure if these members are attending. \*\*  
Cheesesteak  
Available Jones  
Annie-Xmas  
Draelin  
Veuve\_ClicquotNJ  
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Cannot make it: \*\*  
psycat90  
Spatial Rift 47  
Meros  
Pixisis  
MsRobyn  
Frosted Glass

Hope to see you all,  
Jim

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**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:** [April 5, 2007, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/2 "2007-04-05T19:29:31Z")

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The only weekend that I know won’t work for me June 23/24. Other than that, things are pretty much wide open.

Thanks for hosting once again!

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**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 5, 2007, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/3 "2007-04-05T23:57:31Z")

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[QUOTE=Hal Briston]  
The only weekend that I know won’t work for me June 23/24. Other than that, things are pretty much wide open.

Thanks for hosting once again!  
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Cool and no problem of course.

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**Author:** ![LavenderBlue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e95f7d/32.png) [@LavenderBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LavenderBlue)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2007, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/4 "2007-04-06T00:02:14Z")

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The first two weekends in June should be fine for me and my family. The next four are taken up with family and vacation.

I very much enjoyed the last get together. 🙂

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**Author:** ![GilaB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8e7dd6/32.png) [@GilaB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GilaB)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2007, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/5 "2007-04-06T00:53:18Z")

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I’ve been unable to make these in the past because they’ve been primarily Friday night/Saturday hangouts, and I can’t get there because I’m Sabbath-observant. If there’s going to be something on Sunday besides breakfast, I may or may not be able to make it (definitely not on 6/17), but definitely don’t plan around me! It’s nice to get the shout-out, though 🙂

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**Author:** ![Shecky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/85e7bf/32.png) [@Shecky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shecky)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2007, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/6 "2007-04-06T11:07:44Z")

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Woo Hoo!!! No MU football games, either, so I think I’m in!

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**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2007, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/7 "2007-04-06T11:23:15Z")

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We definitely can’t do the first two weekends in June because of family commitments. I may be open the rest of the summer, though. We’ll see.

Robin

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**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 6, 2007, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/8 "2007-04-06T12:25:39Z")

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My sister’s family is coming in June 29th - July 5th. Other than that, no problem.

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**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2007, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/9 "2007-04-06T13:47:45Z")

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I’m 0 for 2 on making these … I’m not even going to pretend I’m worth planning around.

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**Author:** ![UntouchedTakeaway](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d78d45/32.png) [@UntouchedTakeaway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UntouchedTakeaway)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2007, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/10 "2007-04-06T14:24:31Z")

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I KNOW I say this _every_ year, but I _do_ want to come 😃 I can provide carpool assistance for anyone coming from the NW part of NJ.

Just give me a few weeks notice!

VCNJ~

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**Author:** ![psycat90](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@psycat90](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psycat90)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2007, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/11 "2007-04-06T16:07:13Z")

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I’m sort of thinking about/planning a mid-ish June trip back to NJ, so I’ll keep an eye on the thread for the finalized date. Consider me a maybe. I really would love to meet you all.

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**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 6, 2007, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/12 "2007-04-06T19:21:05Z")

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**Shecky** , you’ll have the shortest trip. You’re just one exit south.

**GilaB** , if there are no objections, I will shoot for a Sunday as it accommodates you and actually is a little easier on me.

**twickster** : I hope you can make it this time, but I least I got to meet you at the Philly Prison trip and I should be meeting you again at the Gardens. The kids are looking forward to the excuse to go to the aquarium in Baltimore again.

**Veuve\_ClicquotNJ** , cool and thanks for the offer.

**Annie-Xmas** , I will definitely stay away from July 4th weekend. So this will probably work out for you.

**psycat90** : I hope it works out for you with the timing.

**LavenderBlue & MsRobyn** : We’ll see how everyone else weighs in, so far it looks like your respective schedules are the only direct conflict.

Jim

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**Author:** ![MannyL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2007, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/13 "2007-04-06T19:48:34Z")

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I know most of the weekends in June and July are free for me except for 16/17 and 23/24

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**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2007, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/14 "2007-04-06T19:53:36Z")

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> [@What Exit?](#):
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> LavenderBlue & MsRobyn: We’ll see how everyone else weighs in, so far it looks like your respective schedules are the only direct conflict.

Yeah, I understand. It’s just that we’re going to be celebrating a boatload of really good stuff with my family in Los Angeles, including my grandmother’s 80th birthday, which is the whole basis for the trip. The rest of the summer is fair game.

Ah, well. If we can’t make it, we can’t make it.

Robin

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**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2007, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/15 "2007-04-06T22:18:30Z")

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I’ll compare calendars with **BiblioCat** tonight, and update accordingly.

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**Author:** ![saramamalana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/74df32/32.png) [@saramamalana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saramamalana)\
**Post date:** [April 7, 2007, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/16 "2007-04-07T00:08:18Z")

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Ooh! I’d really like to be able to come! Last weekend in June is out for me, as I’ll be in Vegas. Whenever this turns out to be, I’ll be sure to try and get **Moe** to come (he’s living in Queens these days).

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**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 7, 2007, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/17 "2007-04-07T13:59:16Z")

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[QUOTE=danceswithcats]  
I’ll compare calendars with **BiblioCat** tonight, and update accordingly.  
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[QUOTE=MannyL]  
I know most of the weekends in June and July are free for me except for 16/17 and 23/24  
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[QUOTE=saramamalana]  
Ooh! I’d really like to be able to come! Last weekend in June is out for me, as I’ll be in Vegas. Whenever this turns out to be, I’ll be sure to try and get **Moe** to come (he’s living in Queens these days).  
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Great, I hope you all can make it.

Jim

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**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:** [April 7, 2007, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/18 "2007-04-07T20:16:02Z")

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I need a ride, as always.

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**Author:** ![saramamalana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/74df32/32.png) [@saramamalana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saramamalana)\
**Post date:** [April 9, 2007, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/19 "2007-04-09T02:57:21Z")

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Small update: it’s quite possible I’ll be in Montreal the first weekend in June.

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**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:** [April 9, 2007, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jersey-dopefest-the-third-sunday-june-10th-at-2pm/398885/20 "2007-04-09T03:11:12Z")

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All I need is some notice to plan it out and I will be there. I am not sure whether or not I will be in NJ or PA this summer but if I am in PA i will have to come back to Jerz in either June or July for a weekend to take care of some business. As soon as I know the date I will just plan everything for one weekend so you can count me in.

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