# Michigan Dopapalooza **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 8, 2001, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247 "2001-03-08T18:14:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 14
**Author:** ![Xploder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/a183cd/32.png) [@Xploder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xploder)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/261 "2001-06-30T02:59:34Z")
Great pics! At least this time there’s no picture of Milossarian staring at my ass… ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/262 "2001-06-30T03:46:43Z")
I regret that only got the backs of some Doper’s heads (which I pretty much cropped out of many of them). I thought I recalled that you didn’t like being photographed, Xploder, but I regretted that I didn’t get at least one of everybody! ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/263 "2001-06-30T03:50:55Z")
> [@](#): > > \*BunnyGirl \* > I cannot tell you the relief I felt as I realized that none of those pictures showed me flashing my panties inadvertently \ No comment. > [@](#): > > Thank you so much for putting those up! Indeed. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/264 "2001-06-30T04:14:35Z")
Criminy! Al’s as white as me! **thinksnow** ’s as hunky as he sounds! **BunnyGirl** ’s as cute as a damned button! Waaaahhhhhhhhh!!! I wanted to go! Waaaaahhhhh!!! ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/265 "2001-06-30T12:27:31Z")
Don’t worry, Ginger! This Michigan Summer Doper Debauch is indeed going to be an annual event. 😃 It’ll get huger and huger until eventually every single registered Doper shows up. Won’t that kick ass?? I can just hear Xploder and Mrs. X now… Xploder: Honey, can we have another party here? Mrs. X: Don’t see why not. The last one was fun. X: Um, well, it’s gonna be a little bigger this year… Mrs. X: How big? X: Um… Mrs. X: HOW BIG?? X: Well, I’m guessing about 20 or 30. Mrs. X: Oh that’s not bad! Persephone: Thousand. Mrs. X: Excuse me? P: 20 or 30 thousand. Mrs. X: I hate you both. ---
**Author:** ![Xploder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/a183cd/32.png) [@Xploder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xploder)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/266 "2001-06-30T12:45:14Z")
Yes indeed, we **do** plan on making this an annual event. Although it’s great meeting and partying with everyone, you have to remember that these things cost me a LOT of money and I’m on a fixed income. Therefore, until I hit the lottery, I’m not gonna host a party for every registered user. Thank you for your time. X p.s. Next year, Uncle Beer will have to bring his party tent! ---
**Author:** ![Xploder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/a183cd/32.png) [@Xploder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xploder)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/267 "2001-06-30T12:51:35Z")
Hey **Persephone** , How the hell did **YOU** get up so early on a non-work day??? Here I thought you always slept in until, oh, about 11 or so… Bill ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/268 "2001-06-30T13:23:39Z")
Aw c’mon, Bill! Mrs. X will let you do it! Your backyard is big enough! And just think–the more people that show, the less expensive it will be. A 20,000-person potluck? OH yeah! 😃 Oh and the sleeping in thing…piss off. I’ve been up since 6:30. Of course, no one else was awake, and I was just watching my newly-discovered Turner Classic Movie channel…😃 ---
**Author:** ![Arden\_Ranger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b487fb/32.png) [@Arden\_Ranger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arden_Ranger)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/269 "2001-06-30T13:56:58Z")
Damn, you guys are a good-looking bunch, I must say. Yo, **Persephone**. _rowl_ ---
**Author:** ![wring](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/270 "2001-06-30T15:10:16Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by CrankyAsAnOldMan \* > \*\*I regret that only got the backs of some Doper’s heads (which I pretty much cropped out of many of them). I thought I recalled that you didn’t like being photographed, Xploder, but I regretted that I didn’t get at least one of everybody! \*\* I’m sorry **Cranky** , I was trying to ummmm joke. I wasn’t angry, peeved or even mildly annoyed. It was a joke that didn’t work. If my comment caused you any distress at all, please accept my apologies - you remember correctly, I don’t like my picture being taken and probably would have sidled out of it if I’d noticed a full front shot. In short, (good, 'cause I am), to have taken the time and energy to take the pictures, post them, making them available to us, and making witty comments explaining them was a tremendously nice thing for you to do, and I should have simply applauded your efforts. allow me to do that now. (recording of standing ovation at the final Beatles concert) (please put it down to me being an MSU graduate, obviously less able to be classy\*\*) \*\*[sub]another attempt at humor since you’re from Ann Arbor - maybe I should have quite while I was behind?[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/271 "2001-06-30T15:26:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by wring \* > \*\*I wasn’t angry, peeved or even mildly annoyed. It was a joke that didn’t work. If my comment caused you any distress at all, please accept my apologies - you remember correctly, I don’t like my picture being taken and probably would have sidled out of it if I’d noticed a full front shot. \*\* Aw wring, ya big goof, I didn’t think you were trying to guilt trip me. I felt genuine regret when I first downloaded all the photos and realized I hadn’t made more of an effort to get everyone! Exploder & Mrs. Exploder (our kind hosts), for example, and more than one shot of Shadowfox, and you also. Plus, all the pictures of me somehow added 35 pounds! What’s up with that!?! However, it’s a good point, you bringing up the MSU thing. I don’t think it was a factor in any posts on this thread, but next time I think you’re being an idiot (not sure when that will be, it hasn’t happened yet), I’ll try to remember your academic credentials and remember that it’s not your fault. [sub] runs like hell[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![wring](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2001, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/272 "2001-06-30T18:20:15Z")
well, **Cranky** , now that we’re friends again, hey waitamminute. did you just dis’ ole Sparty? why them’s fightin’ words you a-maize-ing person, you 😉 . and now. just who were we in the process of tying up? ---
**Author:** ![BunnyGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@BunnyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyGirl)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2001, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/273 "2001-07-02T12:32:53Z")
I talked with my dad this weekend and pretty much have the go-ahead to host next year’s **Michigan Dopapalooza** at his house in the country here in the Lansing area. It’s very easy to get at, lots of hotels in the vicinity, and he lives on an acre surrounded by farm fields. That means lots of room for tents, a fire pit, a sauna that holds 5-6 people comfortably, woods to play/hike in (if you’re so inclined) and no neighbors to complain about a ruckus. Besides, my Dad is, at heart, one of Us. He will debate and pull out his dictionary to prove himself right, plus tell you enough dirty jokes to turn your ears red! AND he has a whole refrigerator dedicated to Beer! [sub]Once you meet him, you’ll see who I take after in the family![/sub] I think **UncleBeer** will like him: he’s a Republican, card-carrying NRA member with an extensive Playboy collection. 😃 Ooooooh, I’m making plans already! **Xploder** , is this okay with you? You’re the Grand Pooba of Hosts and I don’t want to take your steam. I think the sauna could be a great addition to the Dopapalooza tradition. Well, maybe not - but they sure are fun! **Cranky** will be required to bring her bocci balls so the unbeatable team of **Bunny** , **thinksnow** , and **mrblue** can once again conquor all challengers! ::starts _Carmina Burana_, “O Fortuna” on CD:: ---
**Author:** ![Xploder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/a183cd/32.png) [@Xploder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xploder)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2001, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/274 "2001-07-02T12:52:28Z")
By all means let’s have it there **BunnyGirl**! To be honest, I’m not sure that I’ll be able to afford to host one next year. Just keep me informed 🙂 Bill ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2001, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/275 "2001-07-02T17:38:55Z")
Bill, I meant to leave off some fundage before I left, you know, help defray the cost of beer and food and stuff. However, I forgot because I was in a hurry to take off have far overstayed my ability to stay alert (and be witty and charming). Now I’d like to send some money but I don’t have your email or your real last name. e-mail me, baby! I’ve got it in my profile. ---
**Author:** ![BunnyGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@BunnyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyGirl)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2001, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/276 "2001-07-03T20:57:16Z")
Yah, **X**. Me too. Send me the addy and I’ll forward on a contribution, however much I can. Thanks so much, again, for playing the gracious host. ---
**Author:** ![Xploder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/a183cd/32.png) [@Xploder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xploder)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2001, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/277 "2001-07-04T02:43:22Z")
Not just no but, please, HELL no…I did NOT host this thing for the chance to gather back cash. I did it for love of both the board and my fellow dopers. Mrs X agrees with this. While I spent a lot of money on the damn thing, it was more than worth it and I would please ask that people stop asking for my address to send money. sigh… Cranky has indeed intimidated me into providing an address but only because she threatened to send a check to the Jerry Falwell organization with an attached note saying that she wanted to know more about how she could save her soul :rolleyes: In any case, if and when her check gets here, I plan on donating it to a more worthwhile cause than me. Perhaps a local charity of some kind. I did **not** host this thing expecting people to contribute. As far as I’m concerned, I felt privileged to meet all you brainy persons. Mrs X feels the same. Now then. If we **had** wanted people to contribute to the general fund or whatever, we would (read **I** ) have made it damn clear! So let go already okay? Yours in remembrance of drunken happiness… Bill ---
**Author:** ![wring](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2001, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/278 "2001-07-04T02:54:34Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Xploder \* > \*\*Not just no but, please, HELL no… > \*\* so, when I’m making out that check is there one or two “o’s” in **Exploder** ::d & R:: (seriously, very cool to have met you and the Mrs. as well. After meeting your lovely daughters, too, you’re particularly happy I didn’t bring \*\* my\*\* teen. look forward to bumping heads again). ---
**Author:** ![mrblue92](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@mrblue92](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrblue92)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2001, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/279 "2001-07-04T02:55:08Z")
_Laughs uncontrollably at the Falwell gambit_ ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2001, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247/280 "2001-07-04T04:24:16Z")
**Cranky,** _I’ll_ send you cash myself if you’ll do the Falwell thing! BWAAAAAAAHAHAHAHA! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-dopapalooza/57247.md?page=13)