# MADs: Memorial Day Weekend Picnic, Sun 5/25 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 11, 2003, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523 "2003-05-11T18:15:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**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:** [May 13, 2003, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/21 "2003-05-13T00:55:24Z")
Horseshoes Shmorshoes. Fuhget that - Who’s up for some Extreme Croquet ? Does anyone have what it takes to play against me? I’m not sure what it takes, probably a lot of beer! This is the MAD Outdoors Club activity I’ve been waiting for: No sore muscles the next day! No flirting with danger! No Anchovies? You have the wrong man. I spell my name Danger! ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/22 "2003-05-13T03:27:26Z")
Darnit! I was looking forward to meeting more dopers, but cannot do Sundays. I wish you all a happy and safe day! ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/23 "2003-05-13T10:12:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Anita Vacation \* > No Anchovies? You have the wrong man. I spell my name Danger! Why, that’s nothing but a two-bit ring from a crackerback jox! I _knew_ I forgot something in the OP! Yes, I’ll be bringing along the croquet set, and **Anita** will set up the Extreme Croquet course. Fear her. 😃 **dances** - sorry you won’t be able to make this one. Put [Jonathan Chance’s party](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=180344) on your calendar today, if you haven’t already - it’s on June 28, which is a Saturday. 🙂 ---
**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:** [May 13, 2003, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/24 "2003-05-13T12:52:52Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by RTFirefly \* > \*\ ***Miss Mapp** - please do try to make it! We’re always on the lookout for new converts to our cult. 😉 \*\* If we’re a cult where are the naked acolytes? ---
**Author:** ![El\_Marko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/58956e/32.png) [@El\_Marko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Marko)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/25 "2003-05-13T12:55:34Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by RTFirefly \* > \*\* > **El Marko** - I thought I was the only Southern Marylander here! Where the heck are you? I’m in northern Calvert. \*\* You call northern Calvert part of So. MD? Heck, that’s practically civilization from my perspective. I’m in southern St. Mary’s - a long way from everything. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/26 "2003-05-13T13:39:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jonathan Chance \* > \*\*If we’re a cult where are the naked acolytes? \*\* Apparently at [ChiDope](http://www.smackfu.com/photos/chidope2003/grafton/IMG_0965.JPG.html). (Note pic title.) **El Marko** - you’re right, southern St. Mary’s _is_ a long way from anything. And northern Calvert is only technically part of southern Maryland. Come if you can, but we’ll all understand if you decide it’s just too far. ---
**Author:** ![panache](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c77e96/32.png) [@panache](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/27 "2003-05-13T13:53:04Z")
Hmmm, I hear there having a 2-for-1 deal on naked accolytes in the city…I’ll see if I can’t russle some up. If they are in short supply would some glassy-eyed handpersons do? See everybody there…oh, and **Anita** those are bold words…croquet is not a sport to be trifled with. Just so you know, I’ve trained with the grand-dame of all things croquet related (so know how to be trounced with style…) and just hope you know, you better bring it! ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/28 "2003-05-13T15:43:46Z")
So far, we seem to have: Definites: \*\*RTFirefly Mrs. Firefly Jonathan Chance Lady Chance Kid Kate TeleTronOne Anita Vacation panache \*\* Maybes: **Lucretia Bluesman assorted Blueskids GingerOfTheNorth Weirddave Miss Mapp El Marko TTO’s friend** Bummed to have to miss this: **MsRobyn Airman Doors danceswithcats** Holler if I’ve got you in the wrong category. ---
**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:** [May 13, 2003, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/29 "2003-05-13T15:51:58Z")
You don’t have me under ‘God whom we all worship’. Get with the program. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/30 "2003-05-13T16:56:49Z")
So, when are you going to end war, injustice, starvation, disease, etc., etc? Sheez. It’s hard to find a good Deity these days. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/31 "2003-05-13T16:58:50Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by RTFirefly \* > > **dances** - sorry you won’t be able to make this one. Put [Jonathan Chance’s party](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=180344) on your calendar today, if you haven’t already - it’s on June 28, which is a Saturday. 🙂 \*\* _Antelope Freeway 3/32 of a mile_ TYVM for the link! I see that a number of the merry folk I’ve met in the Philly clan are planning to make the trip, and will plan accordingly. _What are you guys doing in my car?_😉 ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/32 "2003-05-13T17:43:00Z")
**dwc** - happy to help! I’m just sorry that I won’t be there. “The pyramid - it’s opening!” “Which one?” “The one with the ever-widening hole!!” We’re clearly overdue for a Firesign thread. Maybe I’ll start one later. ---
**Author:** ![birdgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/51bf81/32.png) [@birdgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/birdgirl)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/33 "2003-05-13T23:01:27Z")
**RTFirefly,** add me to the list. I will be there! ---
**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:** [May 14, 2003, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/34 "2003-05-14T02:02:17Z")
Don’t think I won’t use this to recruit even more hapless victims for Mountain Dope, RT. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/35 "2003-05-14T02:22:15Z")
Excuse me, but why isn’t everyone saying “Happy Birthday” to me? ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/36 "2003-05-14T02:26:38Z")
Because it’s not your birthday? Because we didn’t know it was your birthday? One of the above. Happy birthday (or a merry un-birthday), **Gingy** , as appropriate! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/37 "2003-05-14T02:31:41Z")
It is my birthday. I am still asked for ID. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/38 "2003-05-14T03:00:26Z")
Of _course_ you’re still asked for ID. Current policy is that they card you regardless of age. I can’t remember the last time I _didn’t_ get carded while buying beer. ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/39 "2003-05-14T05:44:07Z")
Be happy you were only asked for ID, not EGO or SUPEREGO. _And what do you think they took? Oil from Canada, gold from Mexico, geese from the neighbors’ back yard boom-boom_ A Firesign thread would be wonderful-I’m surprised to be among those who recall such aberrant humorous moments of the early seventies. ---
**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:** [May 14, 2003, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523/40 "2003-05-14T11:12:02Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by danceswithcats \* > \*\*_What are you guys doing in my car?_😉 \*\* The Foxtrot! You can have the next dance by passing the fox. Squeeze him right there, maybe he’ll pass another one. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-memorial-day-weekend-picnic-sun-5-25/174523.md?page=3)