# MADs: BluesClan Farewell Party Sunday 8/17 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 12, 2003, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665 "2003-08-12T16:18:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2003, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/1 "2003-08-12T16:18:45Z")
As most of you know, the BluesClan is abandoning us soon for sunny Florida. What you didn’t know - and what even _they_ didn’t know until yesterday - is that they’re moving out this coming Monday. So if we want to throw them a farewell party, the time is now. Or this weekend, anyway. Specifically, this Sunday at 4pm, at the beautiful Firefly estate. We’ll grill burgers (real and Boca), we’ll drink beer and soft drinks, and we’ll spend a few hours with **Lucretia** and **Bluesman** and their offspring before they hit the road for points south. So y’all come and help Mrs. F. and me give them a rousing sendoff, OK? ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2003, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/2 "2003-08-12T16:24:58Z")
Logistics: We’ll be providing burgers, buns, condiments, chips, a side dish or two, and about a case of beer and several 2-liter bottles of soda. If y’all can bring side dishes and desserts, we should be in good shape. I’ll send out an email on Friday to those who post here, with detailed directions. The Firefly mansion is in Chesapeake Beach, MD, about 1/2 hour SE from Exit 11 of the Beltway, and about 1/2 hour S of Annapolis. ---
**Author:** ![Edward\_The\_Head](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ce73a5/32.png) [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2003, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/3 "2003-08-12T16:43:51Z")
Right, then. I might be back in time to be there. Send me an e-mail and I will see what I can do. Now what am I supposed to do at the dopefests now without the little girl sticking things in my hair? The fests will be so boring now. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2003, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/4 "2003-08-12T17:39:46Z")
So where’s this thing exactly? ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2003, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/5 "2003-08-12T18:05:49Z")
**JC** : > [@](#): > > The Firefly mansion is in Chesapeake Beach, MD, about 1/2 hour SE from Exit 11 of the Beltway, and about 1/2 hour S of Annapolis. Assuming that’s what you were asking:) I rather doubt that **fizzy** and I will be there, though I’ll ask her when she gets home how she feels about driving up north this weekend. ---
**Author:** ![Anita\_Vacation](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Anita\_Vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anita_Vacation)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2003, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/6 "2003-08-12T18:13:47Z")
I couldn’t possibly miss this. Unfortunately, it _might_ mean that I’ll have to forgo the Doper Wimmins Lunch in Baltimore on the 16th. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2003, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/7 "2003-08-12T20:00:07Z")
**Anita** , tell 'em to come to the BluesParty instead! We’ll have _lots_ of food. **Edward** - I’ll be sending you that email. **iampunha** - I know it’s a long drive (oh lordy, do I know!), but we’d love to see the both of you. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2003, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/8 "2003-08-12T22:30:55Z")
I’m working on it. But it’s awfully short notice, RT. But I **really** want to send **Bluesman** off with that half-gallon of Applejack I have. Home brew! Good for what ails ya! ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2003, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/9 "2003-08-12T23:30:13Z")
I’m there, dude. Aaron and I will definitely be there, but Robin will not be. She’s off to Montreal this weekend. I, however, would not miss this for the world. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2003, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/10 "2003-08-12T23:40:12Z")
And someone needs to call Dave and Ginger. They’re offline for the week because of the move. Anyone have their number? ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2003, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/11 "2003-08-13T00:08:38Z")
I’ve got their phone #; I’ll try to remember to call them when I get offline. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2003, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/12 "2003-08-13T00:08:55Z")
It’s all about timing, isn’t it? Alas, we shan’t be able to attend because we already have plans involving a night in a hotel… I’m really disappointed - **Bluesman** and **Lucretia** were among the first Dopers I met and I wish I could come say goodbye. Guess I’ll just have to hook up with them in Florida before I leave! ---
**Author:** ![fizzestothetop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e79b87/32.png) [@fizzestothetop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fizzestothetop)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2003, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/13 "2003-08-13T01:51:34Z")
I wish we could be there guys but I am working like a dog the next two weeks to finish my hours for AmeriCorps. That means working until 6 every day and I doubt after a week like that I’ll be in the mood to tackle 81 on friday or early saturday.☹ Hope y’all have fun though. We’ll see you cats at dopeaween. ---
**Author:** ![Anita\_Vacation](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Anita\_Vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anita_Vacation)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2003, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/14 "2003-08-13T02:41:08Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by fizzestothetop \* > \*\*… I doubt after a week like that I’ll be in the mood to tackle 81 on friday or early saturday.☹ > \*\* The farewell party is on Sunday. Does that help? (I hope I hope I hope.) ---
**Author:** ![av8rmike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/edb3f5/32.png) [@av8rmike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/av8rmike)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2003, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/15 "2003-08-13T02:58:25Z")
Looks like the MADinner is getting postponed again. I think 3 Doper events in one weekend is a bit much, anyway. That being said, count me in to send off the Bluesclan. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2003, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/16 "2003-08-13T10:11:33Z")
**av8rmike** - looking forward to seeing you! **iampunha** and **fizzes** - like **Anita** said, the party’s not until late Sunday afternoon, if that makes a difference. (I noticed, **fizzes** , that you said things were crazy the next _two_ weeks, so maybe not.) **FCM** - get an early start Sunday, then put down that chainsaw and join us! (Preferably in that order. ;)) I left a message about the party on **Dave** and **Gingy** ’s answering machine last night. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2003, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/17 "2003-08-13T14:29:22Z")
Definites: The **Bluesclan** **RTFirefly** and Mrs. Firefly **Anita Vacation** **Airman Doors** and **Bomb Bay Doors** **av8rmike** Maybes (of assorted likelihoods): **Edward the Head** **Jonathan Chance** , Lady Chance, and Baby Kate **iampunha** and **fizzestothetop** Bummed because they can’t make it: **MsRobyn** **FairyChatMom** and **FairyChatDad** **OpalCat** and family (from the Fathom thread) **TruePisces** and **Verrain** (from LJ) ---
**Author:** ![ultrafilter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/3d9bf3/32.png) [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2003, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/18 "2003-08-13T14:52:17Z")
Damn. I can’t make it. ☹ I really wish I could, though. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2003, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/19 "2003-08-13T19:59:37Z")
That’s too bad, **ultrafilter**. We’ll miss you. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2003, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665/20 "2003-08-13T20:34:54Z")
We will be there. Does this mean no MADinner? I gotta know so I can find a sitter if there is. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-bluesclan-farewell-party-sunday-8-17/194665.md?page=2)