# May 1st - Calgary Dopefest **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 15, 2010, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175 "2010-04-15T05:31:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2010, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/1 "2010-04-15T05:31:34Z")
Hey Calgary\* guys - it’s been too long since we’ve done this. We’ve got a whole bunch of new Dopers in the Calgary area (as well as all the old hands that we haven’t seen for a while) - I’d like to invite you all out for a social evening. The time - Saturday, May 1st, 7:00 pm. The place - Tipperary’s Pub at the corner of 16th. Avenue and 19th Street NW. If you’re new to Calgary or the boards (or both), come out and meet some nice, fairly normal people. 🙂 \*All Alberta Dopers are of course welcome, if you want to drive. Heck, ALL Dopers are welcome! Take a flight - come visit us! ---
**Author:** ![Shawn\_K\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c67d28/32.png) [@Shawn\_K\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shawn_K_1)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2010, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/2 "2010-04-15T05:34:28Z")
I do need an excuse to visit my brother, is it okay to show up if one doesn’t have much of a posting history? ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2010, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/3 "2010-04-15T05:45:00Z")
Well, we’ll make you wear the funny hat, but sure, come on out! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2010, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/4 "2010-04-15T13:52:48Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > Well, we’ll make you wear the funny hat… Looks like his join date was just last January. Has there been a proper SDMB initiation yet? This might be a good opportunity. ---
**Author:** ![EmAnJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d2c977/32.png) [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2010, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/5 "2010-04-15T14:19:06Z")
Aw, I wish I could, but I already have a full day that day. Damn it! This is the second fun thing I’ve been asked to do May 1 and I can’t do it. Boo. ---
**Author:** ![Flutterby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Flutterby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flutterby)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2010, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/6 "2010-04-15T14:31:32Z")
I’ll see if I’m up to it that night. 🙂 I have a number of things happening during the day but nothing that evening so I should be able to come, it’s more a matter of how tired out I’ll be! ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2010, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/7 "2010-04-15T19:16:03Z")
Boo indeed! And, yay if you can make it, **Flutterby.** It’s been too long. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![King\_Bobo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c68b51/32.png) [@King\_Bobo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/King_Bobo)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2010, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/8 "2010-04-15T21:20:56Z")
What can be a better way to celebrate May Day. I look forward to meeting you all there. ---
**Author:** ![trupa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@trupa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/trupa)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2010, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/9 "2010-04-15T21:30:20Z")
Should work for us, subject to the vagaries of the social life of my 14yr old goddaughter, who would baby sit. Fortunately for us, she is very, very grounded and desperate for cash at the moment. 😃 (grade 9 simply \*\*requires \*\*a certain minimum level of fashion style) ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2010, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/10 "2010-04-16T16:46:26Z")
Yay for your grounded, cash-strapped goddaughter! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2010, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/11 "2010-04-23T02:50:56Z")
Okay, I have my reservations made, and I will be in Calgary that weekend. Looking forward to seeing everybody there! ---
**Author:** ![trupa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@trupa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/trupa)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2010, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/12 "2010-04-28T21:42:34Z")
Hey! Spoons is coming! most excellent. I’m pleased to report my dear goodaughter is still in the doghouse, so we are assured babysitting and we’ll be there! ---
**Author:** ![Flutterby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Flutterby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flutterby)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2010, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/13 "2010-04-29T02:13:57Z")
It has been too long! I can drive myself now lol. We’ll see. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2010, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/14 "2010-04-29T04:41:15Z")
Hey, we’re bumped! Good - I was planning to bump it soon to remind people to come out and have fun this Saturday. ---
**Author:** ![Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b38774/32.png) [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2010, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/15 "2010-04-29T04:54:20Z")
Can’t make it from neighboring BC, but I would if I could. Have fun. ---
**Author:** ![King\_Bobo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c68b51/32.png) [@King\_Bobo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/King_Bobo)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2010, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/16 "2010-04-29T05:00:22Z")
Hi all Calgary Dopers, I am sad to say that my overseas business trip, originally slated for next week has been brought forward and I leave for Asia tomorrow. So, sadly I will not be able to join you all on Saturday. Perhaps there will be another meeting again soon and I will be in town for that one. I was really looking forward to meeting all of you. I hope everyone has a lovely evening - hoist a glass (or two) for me please. I will be there in spirit. Kind regards to all, King Bobo. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2010, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/17 "2010-04-29T06:02:16Z")
> [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](#): > > Can’t make it from neighboring BC, but I would if I could. Have fun. You’re just scared of the snow. Wimp. Sorry to hear that, **King Bobo**. We’ll have to get together some other time, then. ---
**Author:** ![King\_Bobo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c68b51/32.png) [@King\_Bobo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/King_Bobo)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2010, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/18 "2010-04-29T06:20:02Z")
Hi Cat, Cannot say that I am sorry to be escaping from this ugly weather, I will certainly look forward to the next Dopefest here. KB ---
**Author:** ![trupa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@trupa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/trupa)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2010, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/19 "2010-04-29T21:23:21Z")
> [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](#): > > Can’t make it from neighboring BC, but I would if I could. Have fun. Hey **Attack** , dopefest or not, email/PM me if you ever make it to Cowtown. We have a lot in common and should have a pint, with or without kids. Cheers. ---
**Author:** ![Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b38774/32.png) [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2010, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175/20 "2010-04-29T22:05:18Z")
> [@trupa](#): > > Hey **Attack** , dopefest or not, email/PM me if you ever make it to Cowtown. We have a lot in common and should have a pint, with or without kids. > > Cheers. Sounds like a plan. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-1st-calgary-dopefest/536175.md?page=2)