# MADs: Mark July 3 on your calendars for the Geo-Going-Away-Birthday Party! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 14, 2002, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076 "2002-06-14T18:46:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2002, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/21 "2002-06-17T19:22:07Z")
Woohoo! It wouldn’t be a proper celebration without my gay boyfriend! ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2002, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/22 "2002-06-17T20:33:51Z")
Oh yeaaaaaah, baby. I’m in. I’m so in I’m out the other side. Change at work, hop in the car, and head out to par-tay! W00t! Plus I’m off on the 4th so I don’t have to lie to my boss the next morning. Oh yeah! ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2002, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/23 "2002-06-17T23:00:30Z")
Sadly, Steve will be enroute that day and I’ll be driving up the next week to deliver his car and pick up my kid and FIL… so I shan’t be able to attend, but I’ll be with you in spirit! ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2002, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/24 "2002-06-19T16:01:07Z")
Bumpity bump. ---
**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:** [June 21, 2002, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/25 "2002-06-21T20:49:06Z")
A great big Congratulations to Lise and Bill on signing the lease to their first love nest! ---
**Author:** ![Enderw24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ba9def/32.png) [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2002, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/26 "2002-06-21T22:55:13Z")
Geobabe, you big fat liar! Leaving on the 29th eh? Well FINE! See if I come to your stooopid party then even though I’m going to be in DC from the 2-4. Harumph. Harumph I say! ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2002, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/27 "2002-06-22T01:23:16Z")
Damn, just got some bad news. . . The Powerpuff Girls Movie premieres the evening of July 3rd. Geeze, this is a dilemma. **Geobabe** or the Powerpuff Girls? Oh man, what to do, what to do??? [sub]Yeah, like I’d miss this par-tayyyyyyyy. . .[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2002, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/28 "2002-06-24T12:45:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Enderw24 \* > \*\*Geobabe, you big fat liar! Leaving on the 29th eh? Well FINE! See if I come to your stooopid party then even though I’m going to be in DC from the 2-4. Harumph. > Harumph I say! \*\* I am leaving on the 29th. I’m coming back up on the 2nd and 3rd to retrieve my furniture. And I don’t want you at my party anyway. 😛 OK, fine, you can come to my party. **Zap** , I know it’s a huge sacrifice, but Bill’s really looking forward to seeing ya. Take one for the team. ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2002, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/29 "2002-06-24T13:06:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Geobabe \* > \*\ ***Zap** , I know it’s a huge sacrifice, but Bill’s really looking forward to seeing ya. Take one for the team. \*\* Oh, all _right_, I mean if it’s for Bill I guess I can suck it up and come to your party. 😉 _smooch_ ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2002, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/30 "2002-06-24T13:11:18Z")
Can we bring Dominic or do we need a babysitter? (we actually have one now!) ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2002, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/31 "2002-06-24T15:52:22Z")
Since Mom’s house isn’t kid-proofed, it would be best if Dominic stayed with a sitter. ---
**Author:** ![Lucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/13edae/32.png) [@Lucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucretia)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2002, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/32 "2002-06-24T16:40:01Z")
We have finalized our [snooty voice] summer touring schedule[/snooty voice], and with this do in mind, are not leaving for CT until the 5th, so we are so totally there! ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2002, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/33 "2002-06-24T16:46:44Z")
Woohoo! I also got word today that a friend I haven’t seen in at least 15 years is probably going to be there too, so this is shaping up to be a GREAT party! ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2002, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/34 "2002-06-24T17:49:23Z")
Just look for the house with the big-ass U-Haul out front, and the tired, sweaty guy leaning up against it, gasping for breath. ---
**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:** [June 24, 2002, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/35 "2002-06-24T17:58:26Z")
I’ll be there, and since I’m getting a brand spanking new car, you won’t have to worry about my vehicle doing something flaky, like, say, shedding a timing belt or something like that. 😉 See you guys then. ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2002, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/36 "2002-06-24T17:59:48Z")
Jeez, you make it sound like you’re gonna be moving all that furniture all by yourself. Hey, now there’s an idea… ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2002, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/37 "2002-06-24T17:59:57Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by UncleBill \* > \*\*Just look for the house with the big-ass U-Haul out front, and the tired, sweaty guy leaning up against it, gasping for breath. \*\* Uh, save some of that energy for packing, big guy. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2002, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/38 "2002-06-26T14:37:58Z")
I realized I didn’t tell y’all anything about foodstuffs. We’re going to be doing hot dogs ‘n’ burgers on the grill, with the usual side dishes. There should be sufficient food that non-meat-eaters can partake of, but if you’re veggie or have other dietary restrictions and are concerned about it, you are welcome to bring something for yourself. There will be soft drinks a-plenty, and if you want something stronger than that, BYOB. I will work on getting directions out in email today; if you haven’t responded to this thread and want to come, email me. If your email isn’t in your profile, you’ll need to email me so I can send 'em to ya. If you will be bringing a guest, let me know so we have an idea how many we will have. Ummm, anything else I’m forgetting? Updated list of attendees… **Yes, yes, a thousand times yes:** RTFirefly iampunha Zappo Lucretia Bluesman gobear Airman Doors, USAF Plus some surprise guests **Um, maybe?:** GingerOfTheNorth and Weirddave Enderw24 OpalCat **Will be missed:** ChiefScott DAVEW0071 TruePisces Biggirl rubes Edward The Head FairyChatMom ---
**Author:** ![Spritle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@Spritle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spritle)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2002, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/39 "2002-06-26T15:37:20Z")
pretentious reply: **Geo** , love, it’s been so long since we’ve chatted! Why, of course I’d love to attend the _soiree_. Unfortunately, my social demands preclude my appearance. While this is one weekend I shan’t spend in the Hamptons, I must spend time with those peasants who refer to me as “dad”/“husband”. Alas, I presence is requested, nay, required at the ocean front villa. In lieu, air kisses to all. actual God’s honest truth: Clan Spritle is goin’ downie oshun’ fer that week, hon. Yet another geo-fest I must miss. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2002, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076/40 "2002-06-26T15:47:51Z")
Well, pff to you too. Pencil in the post-wedding reception, whenever that ends up being. We’re thinking sometime around Christmas-New Year’s but don’t know for sure yet. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-mark-july-3-on-your-calendars-for-the-geo-going-away-birthday-party/114076.md?page=3)