# Los Angeles Dopefest - Friday, November 2nd **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 27, 2007, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278 "2007-10-27T23:30:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/df705f/32.png) [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2007, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/41 "2007-10-30T05:37:52Z")
[QUOTE=Asimovian] What about the far side of Pasadena? The end of the Gold Line puts you right by Hastings Ranch. There are several restaurants in those shopping centers. I’ve eaten at Islands and the Italian restaurant in that same shopping center. I haven’t tried any of the others. [/QUOTE] That’s where Ichima is, actually. About 3 (long) blocks from the terminus of the Gold Line. Ichima is back behind the Islands/Italian place. It also has a buttload of free parking, for the rest of us. ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2007, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/42 "2007-10-30T17:05:39Z")
Sorry about that, **Oni**. I wasn’t familiar with the name. I think Hastings Ranch is going to be the best compromise for the drivers and those on public transportation. And I know some people need a time to help solidy their plans. I’ll propose 7:30pm. Does anyone have any objection? I’ve never eaten at Ichima, but I have no objection to it. **Shogun** is back there too, isn’t it? Here’s the updated attendee list as I have it: DEFINITELY AVAILABLE **Asimovian Jakeline Paladude anu-la1979 Oni no Maggie Lucky 13** POSSIBLY AVAILABLE **Queen Bruin Antinor01 Shayna Spiny Norman silenus Rilchiam Brad Serum** UNLIKELY/CAN’T MAKE IT **scotandrsn Darryl Lict Yeticus Rex Rick xash** ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2007, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/43 "2007-10-30T17:15:12Z")
By the way, here’s [a link to some info about Ichima](http://www.japaneserestaurantinfo.com/ichima/index.html#). There’s also a 10% coupon on the page we could use as a group – how do you go wrong? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Antinor01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecae2f/32.png) [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2007, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/44 "2007-10-30T17:21:28Z")
My status is still up in the air. We’re supposed to get the keys to the condo thursday and want to get on painting this weekend. So I may be at Lowes, Home Depot or the like getting supplies friday night. But save me a maybe spot. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![anu-la1979](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/47e85d/32.png) [@anu-la1979](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anu-la1979)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2007, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/45 "2007-10-30T17:25:43Z")
Fine by me. Should I call Friday morning-ish after a final tally and make reservations? Both Kabuki and Ichima are super busy on Friday nights. ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2007, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/46 "2007-10-30T17:49:40Z")
[QUOTE=anu-la1979] Fine by me. Should I call Friday morning-ish after a final tally and make reservations? Both Kabuki and Ichima are super busy on Friday nights. [/QUOTE] Sounds like a good idea to me if you don’t mind taking that on. ---
**Author:** ![anu-la1979](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/47e85d/32.png) [@anu-la1979](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anu-la1979)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2007, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/47 "2007-10-30T18:05:00Z")
No problem. Unless someone wants to pipe in with a “I hate Ichima,” we’re talking Ichima on Friday, November 2nd at 7:30 p.m., right? I’ll call around 10 on Friday and tack a few people on to the final tally for “possibles”. They are very good with big groups, actually. One time I was eating at the sushi bar and there was an entire high school squad of…something there. Very noisy that day. ---
**Author:** ![Antinor01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecae2f/32.png) [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2007, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/48 "2007-10-30T18:08:20Z")
Since I’m still a maybe I hate to ask, but would it be possible to go a little earlier than 730? ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2007, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/49 "2007-10-30T18:12:43Z")
[QUOTE=Antinor01] Since I’m still a maybe I hate to ask, but would it be possible to go a little earlier than 730? [/QUOTE] I have no problem with earlier, but I have some concern for the people who work and then may have to come from far away, particularly in Friday evening traffic. What time were you thinking about? ---
**Author:** ![Antinor01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecae2f/32.png) [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2007, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/50 "2007-10-30T18:19:50Z")
[QUOTE=Asimovian] I have no problem with earlier, but I have some concern for the people who work and then may have to come from far away, particularly in Friday evening traffic. What time were you thinking about? [/QUOTE] If I was being really selfish, I’d say 530. 🙂 630ish would work well. If later is better for everyone else, I’m ok with that. My problem is that I work in Pasadena so anything between 5ish and when we start is deadtime. Then an hour and 1/2 bus commute home to Studio City after. ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Bruin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Queen\_Bruin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Bruin)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/51 "2007-10-31T03:51:06Z")
Put me and my husband down as definitely attending. I have no preference WRT time. ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/52 "2007-10-31T04:06:06Z")
Well, as for the timing, I’m coming from downtown and Jakeline gets off at a decent hour, so I’m not opposed to earlier either. I don’t know how other folks feel. I would be fine with as early as 5:30 or 6 myself, but other people need to let us know what’ll work. One more update for the evening: CONFIRMED _Asimovian Jakeline Paladud anu-la1979 Oni no Maggie Lucky 13 Queen Bruin The Highwayman_\* MAYBE **Antinor01 Shayna Spiny Norman Rilchiam Brad Serum** UNLIKELY/CAN’T MAKE IT **scotandrsn Darryl Lict Yeticus Rex Rick xash silenus** \*Finally spelled his name right. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![B.Serum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/b.serum/32/14266_2.png) [@B.Serum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/B.Serum)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/53 "2007-10-31T05:06:30Z")
[QUOTE=Antinor01] If I was being really selfish, I’d say 530. 🙂 630ish would work well. If later is better for everyone else, I’m ok with that. My problem is that I work in Pasadena so anything between 5ish and when we start is deadtime. Then an hour and 1/2 bus commute home to Studio City after. [/QUOTE] For what it’s worth, I work 'til 6:30, but if the group doesn’t mind me showing up late, I don’t mind if everybody else starts up before me. ---
**Author:** ![anu-la1979](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/47e85d/32.png) [@anu-la1979](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anu-la1979)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/54 "2007-10-31T05:10:26Z")
I’m coming from downtown and have to go grab my car from my mom and dad who are visiting me. 6 is about as early as I can make it. ---
**Author:** ![Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/df705f/32.png) [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/55 "2007-11-01T03:34:22Z")
Oh - Oni no Husband says he’d like to come as well. So add another for my spousage. ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2007, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/56 "2007-11-02T03:24:51Z")
OK, last call, folks. There are a couple of folks I still haven’t heard from, so hopefully any late additions will pipe up before **anu-la1979** makes reservations in the morning. As for time, my suggestion would be to compromise and go with 7pm. That still gives enough time for the people who have to do other things first to get there, but will save **Antinor01** at least a half hour of time to kill. Just to reiterate, Ichima is located at 325 N. Rosemead Boulevard in Pasadena. Their phone number is (626) 351-0560. **anu-la** , if you’ll let us know what name the reservation is under, that would be fantastic. Am I forgetting anything? Any major objections to any part of the plan? CONFIRMED **Asimovian Paladud anu-la1979 Oni no Maggie Oni no Husband Lucky 13 Queen Bruin The Highwayman** MAYBE **Antinor01 Shayna Spiny Norman Brad Serum[ Jakeline** UNLIKELY/CAN’T MAKE IT **scotandrsn Darryl Lict Yeticus Rex Rick xash silenus Rilchiam** ---
**Author:** ![Spiny\_Norman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de0a6/32.png) [@Spiny\_Norman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiny_Norman)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2007, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/57 "2007-11-02T04:18:24Z")
Excellent. Please move **Shayna** and I to the “Confirmed” column - looking forward to seeing everybody! ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2007, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/58 "2007-11-02T04:33:38Z")
CONFIRMED **Asimovian Paladud anu-la1979 Oni no Maggie Oni no Husband Lucky 13 Queen Bruin The Highwayman Shayna Spiny Norman** MAYBE **Antinor01 Brad Serum Jakeline** UNLIKELY/CAN’T MAKE IT **scotandrsn Darryl Lict Yeticus Rex Rick xash silenus Rilchiam** ---
**Author:** ![Antinor01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecae2f/32.png) [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2007, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/59 "2007-11-02T15:18:53Z")
Barring any unforseen circumstances today, I’ll be there. ---
**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:** [November 2, 2007, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278/60 "2007-11-02T16:44:09Z")
Hope it’s not too late to join the party. I’ll be there unless I get in an accident driving down to LA. **anu-la1979** , can you add one more to the reservation count? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-dopefest-friday-november-2nd/424278.md?page=4)