# Mark Your Calendars: NYC MegaDopefest III -- January 3-5, 2003 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 27, 2002, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715 "2002-08-27T02:13:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2002, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/101 "2002-09-02T15:50:24Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Biggirl \* > **vix and Geobabe winked at Colibri. Boy did he blush.** Hey, I takes a lot more than a wink to make me blush. It was when **Geobabe** invited me to go cleavage-diving for those phallic mints she had that did it. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2002, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/102 "2002-09-03T01:37:08Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by vix \* > NYC MegaDopefest? I’ve heard those are sorta fun. > > 😉 I don’t remember anything from last year’s, but fortunately I took a lot of photos. Bring on the dancing girls! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![imthjckaz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/imthjckaz/32/3223_2.png) [@imthjckaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/imthjckaz)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2002, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/103 "2002-09-03T04:12:24Z")
I’ll have to do some number crunching to see if Spider woman and I can do this. I’d really like to be able to attend. I guess I could work some more overtime. ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2002, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/104 "2002-09-03T22:47:51Z")
A NYC deopfest? No way in Hell am I missing one of these again! I’m fairly broke, so if someone could offer a floor, or Hell even just let me sleep on their stoop I’d appreciate it. I’m small and can fit into tight places easily, so I’d even settle for the bathtub. And **Honey** , if you’re coming down the Northway and getting onto the throughway (which I assuem you are) then would it be at all possible for me to hitch a ride with you? I’ll gladl shell out some dough for gas money and even drive some of the time if neccesary. If not, it’s ok, I do have my own car, but if we can carpool it seems loigical to do so, save on gas and protect the enviroment and whatnot. I live in Troy, so I am literally right off the northway. Anyways, I know this will be a blast, as I loved my first (and only) dopefest last October at **JC’s** place in Virginia. Hope to see you all there. ---
**Author:** ![JohnBckWLD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d6d6ee/32.png) [@JohnBckWLD](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnBckWLD)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2002, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/105 "2002-09-04T03:40:39Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Billdo \* > **…The New York Dopefest Planning Committee will be hard at work this fall testing out potential bars and resturants for the event…So, who’s in?** I attended a small part of last years’ festivities (Sat. Nite @ Red Rock West) but didn’t mingle w/any dopers…Not misanthropic, just got there 1 1/2 before the sea of dopers came flooding in and was already pre-occupied with some of the regulars. Two quick offers & a comment to the committee: 1. If you put a “that-sounds-cool” social event on the itinerary that takes place on the (other) island (Nassau County), you’re more than welcome to include a free meal at my restaurant / taproom on the schedule to accompany the event. (Booze won’t be on the arm, mind you; I don’t have that kinda $). 2. If you come across anyone in need of a ride or a room that’s flying into ISP (Islip / MacArthur) to let me know 3. January is too cold for kilts…besides plaid is usually reserved for hunters and fisherman, not provincial NY natives. ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2002, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/106 "2002-09-04T13:59:33Z")
“I understand everyone sits around eating cucumber sandwiches without crusts and sipping weak tea, all the while discussing that day’s activities at the croquet club and knitting circle. Afterward, whist and bridge in the club room. Quite stimulating, I’m sure you’ll agree!” —Feh. If that’s what they were really like, I’d start showing up at them again . . . —Mrs. Rittenhouse ---
**Author:** ![Billdo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/billdo/32/315_2.png) [@Billdo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billdo)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2002, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/107 "2002-09-04T16:19:36Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Eve \* > —Feh. If that’s what they were really like, I’d start showing up at them again . . . > > —Mrs. Rittenhouse How would you know? When is the last dopefest you at which you made an appearance. (Small DopeDinners don’t count.) Perhaps if you showed up regularly, more people would realize that in real life you are as witty, charming and beautiful as you appear on the boards (or perhaps even more so). (You know, if pressed, we could even add an Algonquin tea to the schedule. ) ---
**Author:** ![bristlesage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/edb3f5/32.png) [@bristlesage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bristlesage)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2002, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/108 "2002-09-04T16:35:26Z")
Hmm. **JohnBckWLD** is offering floor space on Long Island. The cheapest place for me to fly into is…Long Island. I will have to do some severe number crunching, but put me down as a possible. Especially if Mr. Top6@6 really doesn’t mind company at his place… It will be my first trip to New York if I come. That would be swell. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Ace\_of\_Swords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e495f1/32.png) [@The\_Ace\_of\_Swords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Ace_of_Swords)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2002, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/109 "2002-09-04T17:22:42Z")
So, do we have a foursome for Bridge or not? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2002, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/110 "2002-09-05T04:03:41Z")
I’ll be there of course. Expect Mr. Bean and the Beansprout to make an appearance at the dinner on Saturday night. ---
**Author:** ![DAVEW0071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e19b73/32.png) [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2002, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/111 "2002-09-05T11:25:01Z")
Excellent! Arthur is a total party animal! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Gorgon\_Heap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f475e1/32.png) [@Gorgon\_Heap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorgon_Heap)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2002, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/112 "2002-09-05T11:48:24Z")
What kind of party animal is a Bean Sprout, **Dave**? Nothing at all like a _ **Human Eeellllllll!!!** _ ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2002, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/113 "2002-09-05T12:46:09Z")
> [@](#): > > Expect Mr. Bean and the Beansprout to make an appearance at the dinner on Saturday night. Cool! I haven’t seen the Beansprout since before he sprouted. About time, I say. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2002, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/114 "2002-09-06T02:54:28Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by bouv \* > \*\*And **Honey** , if you’re coming down the Northway and getting onto the throughway (which I assuem you are) then would it be at all possible for me to hitch a ride with you? I’ll gladl shell out some dough for gas money and even drive some of the time if neccesary. If not, it’s ok, I do have my own car, but if we can carpool it seems loigical to do so, save on gas and protect the enviroment and whatnot. I live in Troy, so I am literally right off the northway. > > Anyways, I know this will be a blast, as I loved my first (and only) dopefest last October at **JC’s** place in Virginia. Hope to see you all there. \*\* **bouv** Darlin’, you’ve got a ride if you want it. But, I won’t accept any $. I will be looking to share a room though. Perhaps the cheapest, shadiest hotel in the worst part of town would be an adventure. You in? Send me an e-mail. Honey ---
**Author:** ![Sophie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@Sophie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sophie)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2002, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/115 "2002-09-06T20:29:06Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Miss Creant \* > \*\ ***“the shirt”** was officially retired the second I got home from New York. It now resides somewhere in the depths of the closet. > I’m thinking about wearing it to the wedding, though. > > However, if there is some other Doper chick who would like to try the awesome power of **“the shirt”** , let me know. I can mail it to you. No, really. I can stick it in a regular envelope for 37 cents. (assuming you’re in the US) \*\* Ungh. Has anyone claimed it yet? Don’t make me read the whole thread to find out! ---
**Author:** ![LindyHopper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ebca7d/32.png) [@LindyHopper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LindyHopper)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2002, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/116 "2002-09-06T21:18:56Z")
You know, I was kicking myself about missing this one last year. If it’s at _all_ possible, I _will_ be there. Especially since **TruePisces** is going; there’s no way I can get her this far west, so I’ve gotta go east! Anyhoo, I’ll probably need floorspace too, but I don’t take up much room. And I have two, count 'em, _two_ fedoras; I’d be happy to bring the other one to loan to the fedora-challenged. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![LindyHopper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ebca7d/32.png) [@LindyHopper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LindyHopper)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2002, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/117 "2002-09-06T21:28:07Z")
Oh, and I’d probably arriving late afternoon on Thursday, and leaving Monday morning. And if no one can host for that long, I too will be happy to bounce around if necessary; I travel pretty light. 🙂 ---
**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:** [September 6, 2002, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/118 "2002-09-06T22:48:00Z")
**Sophie** …The Shirt…I think my head just exploded. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2002, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/119 "2002-09-06T23:15:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by JohnBckWLD \* > \*\*3. January is too cold for kilts…besides plaid is usually reserved for hunters and fisherman, not provincial NY natives. \*\* Pshaw! Pshaw, I say! But since I am neither Provincial, nor a NY native, these laws do not apply to me. I will not deny these fedora-clad wimmins the opportunity to verify the contents. Besides, they are a great conversation starter, and it isn’t often you get random women from NY lifting the old tartan! ---
**Author:** ![Eutychus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2002, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715/120 "2002-09-06T23:36:08Z")
Okay, I know I said this last year but … Yeah … I’ll probably be there. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-your-calendars-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/125715.md?page=7)