# MADs: Post-Christmas-Pre-New-Year's Fest? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 12, 2003, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853 "2003-11-12T17:38:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2003, 8:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/41 "2003-12-07T08:38:04Z")
Hah! Figured I’d best search this one out while the post-it note was still on the inside of my brain. Everything looks good. Directions, por favor? ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2003, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/42 "2003-12-07T12:53:46Z")
Drive to Anita’s house. Duh. ---
**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:** [December 7, 2003, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/43 "2003-12-07T14:49:28Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by GingerOfTheNorth \* > \*\*Drive to Anita’s house. Duh. \*\* Oh man, Canada grows 'em _really_ mean way up north. Disclaimer to all: While my house is warm and safe, I cannot guarantee that Ginger will not poke you while you’re here. Directions will be emailed in a week or so, but this is the announcement everyone has been anxiously awaiting: The party will begin at 4pm and continue until well after the food is gone. ---
**Author:** ![Olentzero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2003, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/44 "2003-12-07T23:30:22Z")
Heck yeah, I’m in. Won’t even need a ride this time, as I know I can walk there from the EFC metro. I think. ---
**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:** [December 8, 2003, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/45 "2003-12-08T00:09:20Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Olentzero \* > \*\*Heck yeah, I’m in. Won’t even need a ride this time, as I know I can walk there from the EFC metro. I think. \*\* Piece of cake. I’ll send you an email reminding you which way to walk. If the weather’s bad, give a call and someone will drive the three blocks to pick you up. BTW, You’re quite the comedian. Hama wet her pants when you did the Neverland Ranch routine. I’ll have to make sure we have whipped cream on hand for this party, too. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2003, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/46 "2003-12-08T00:27:37Z")
I have leftovers. Remind me. ---
**Author:** ![Olentzero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2003, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/47 "2003-12-08T02:51:37Z")
Ah yes, the infamous Neverland one-liner. I still have marks where Ginger slapped the shit out of me for that one. ---
**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:** [December 14, 2003, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/48 "2003-12-14T20:41:30Z")
Emails went out today to everyone who expressed an interest in coming. If you didn’t get an email, please send a message to me at the address linked below (the “email” button for our challenged dopers) and I’ll shoot the directions to you. ---
**Author:** ![Harald\_Bluetooth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/9fc29f/32.png) [@Harald\_Bluetooth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harald_Bluetooth)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2003, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/49 "2003-12-15T23:25:50Z")
OK, I’m in! (…but you knew that…) ---
**Author:** ![OxyMoron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9a140/32.png) [@OxyMoron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OxyMoron)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2003, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/50 "2003-12-16T01:19:04Z")
There is a chance that I and the **OxyBF** may be in, too. It is highly contingent (_highly contingent_) on the state of the **OxyBF** ’s grad school portfolios. If we don’t see you at MAD, we’ll see you in NYC. Or it might be both. ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Cymbeline](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_cymbeline/32/9244_2.png) [@Green\_Cymbeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Cymbeline)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2003, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/51 "2003-12-16T01:40:15Z")
Reminder: I’m still in! Anita, I think I still have directions. I can’t wait! ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2003, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/52 "2003-12-16T03:08:34Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by OxyMoron \* > \*\*There is a chance that I and the **OxyBF** may be in, too. It is highly contingent (_highly contingent_) on the state of the **OxyBF** ’s grad school portfolios. If we don’t see you at MAD, we’ll see you in NYC. Or it might be both. \*\* Crack the whip! Make him finish 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:** [December 16, 2003, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/53 "2003-12-16T05:01:29Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by nyctea scandiaca \* > \*\*Reminder: I’m still in! Anita, I think I still have directions. > > I can’t wait! \*\* _You’d better still be in, because I can’t do this without you!_ For an added enticement, **The Poster Formerly Known as Birdgirl** is going to bring her famous Tequila Lime Salsa! Woo hoo! The menu so far is based entirely around Birdgirl’s famous salsa and my famous Chili. Hold onto your hats! ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2003, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/54 "2003-12-16T13:25:02Z")
I think you spelled pants wrong. ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2003, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/55 "2003-12-16T15:39:21Z")
Anita’s famous chili?!?!?!? Yee-haw! ---
**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:** [December 16, 2003, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/56 "2003-12-16T16:04:43Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by GingerOfTheNorth \* > \*\*I think you spelled pants wrong. \*\* ::::sprays coffee all over monitor:::: Please warn me before you do that! ---
**Author:** ![Olentzero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2003, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/57 "2003-12-16T16:11:17Z")
I’m still in - I actually scheduled the visit to my family up North around it. Sick, innit? ---
**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:** [December 16, 2003, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/58 "2003-12-16T16:34:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Olentzero \* > \*\*I’m still in - I actually scheduled the visit to my family up North around it. Sick, innit? \*\* Oh, you poor pathetic creature! 😛 (No question, you’re one of us!) ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2003, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/59 "2003-12-16T17:04:24Z")
**Anita** , do you by any chance happen to be in possession of coffee-making equipment? If so, I volunteer to bring some fresh-ground 100% Kona coffee (several pots’ worth) to share. But that darned **RTFirefly** isn’t getting any unless he does some serious grovelling (and simply hitting himself over the head with a clipboard won’t cut it)!😛 ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Cymbeline](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_cymbeline/32/9244_2.png) [@Green\_Cymbeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Cymbeline)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2003, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853/60 "2003-12-16T17:31:54Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Anita Vacation \* > \*\*_You’d better still be in, because I can’t do this without you!_ > > For an added enticement, **The Poster Formerly Known as Birdgirl** is going to bring her famous Tequila Lime Salsa! Woo hoo! > > The menu so far is based entirely around Birdgirl’s famous salsa and my famous Chili. Hold onto your hats! \*\* I wouldn’t miss it for the world! I can’t wait to help out. I am also going to bring some sort of dessert too. We may need to do eggnog or hot cider (spiked of course). I’ll look for recipes. Maybe I will bring some champagne too, that would be fun. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-post-christmas-pre-new-years-fest/212853.md?page=4)