# Mini-Dopefest near Boston April 12th at 6:30PM in Framingham **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 4, 2010, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290 "2010-03-04T16:11:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/1 "2010-03-04T16:11:37Z")
**Laughing Lagomorph** and I will be at the [John Harvard’s in Framingham](http://www.johnharvards.com/locations.shtml#ma). This is right on route 9: Shoppers World One Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01701 I think this is one of the large Malls on Rt 9 but **Laughing Lagomorph** can verify that. So if you can make it, please post and we will figure out how to meet up at the place. ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/2 "2010-03-04T16:25:58Z")
I’ve been there – it’s an appropriate place, but it’s literally hidden away in a corner at Shopper’s World (which is a non-enclosed mall). It’s at the angle where two strips of the mall come together at right angles. There’s a sign, but I could see people missing it. It’s at the end opposite the Barnes and Noble megastore. I’d like to come – something came up in February that prevented my attending the last Dopefest. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/3 "2010-03-04T16:38:00Z")
> [@CalMeacham](#): > > I’ve been there – it’s an appropriate place, but it’s literally hidden away in a corner at Shopper’s World (which is a non-enclosed mall). It’s at the angle where two strips of the mall come together at right angles. There’s a sign, but I could see people missing it. It’s at the end opposite the Barnes and Noble megastore. > > I’d like to come – something came up in February that prevented my attending the last Dopefest. That is some great information and I hope you can make it. I missed you the last time I was up that way. Note: [Concurrent thread on other board](http://www.mellophant.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10266). ---
**Author:** ![bbs2k](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e495f1/32.png) [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2010, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/4 "2010-03-05T15:55:21Z")
I’ll put in in my calendar. As it sneaks up I’ll let everyone if there is a reason I can’t make it. ---
**Author:** ![bbs2k](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e495f1/32.png) [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2010, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/5 "2010-03-09T13:50:18Z")
From the “Best Day” part of the Farmer’s Almanac: > [@](#): > > **April 12th** > Can Fruits and Vegetables, Mow to Retard Growth, Castrate Farm Animals, Wean, Potty Train, Brew Beer, Get Married April twelfth is looking good. ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2010, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/6 "2010-03-09T13:55:51Z")
If I’m castrating my animals that day, I won’t have time to go drinking. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2010, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/7 "2010-03-09T14:34:43Z")
> [@CalMeacham](#): > > If I’m castrating my animals that day, I won’t have time to go drinking. Surely you can delegate that chore to your hands? ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2010, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/8 "2010-03-09T14:43:17Z")
Dammit! This is twice in a row I’ll miss you, Jim. Ironically, I’ll be in New York. ---
**Author:** ![melodyharmonius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/melodyharmonius/32/21310_2.png) [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2010, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/9 "2010-03-09T14:59:33Z")
I know right where that is and used to go there for their brew samplers. Sadly, I now live in Charlotte and won’t be able to attend. Drink one for me! ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2010, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/10 "2010-03-09T15:08:19Z")
> [@melodyharmonius](#): > > Drink one for me! I’ll be sure to have a manhattan. ---
**Author:** ![melodyharmonius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/melodyharmonius/32/21310_2.png) [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2010, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/11 "2010-03-09T15:13:22Z")
> [@tdn](#): > > I’ll be sure to have a manhattan. Only if you wear pink & black fishnet stockings . . . ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2010, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/12 "2010-03-09T15:16:56Z")
> [@melodyharmonius](#): > > Only if you wear pink & black fishnet stockings . . . Why do you think I’m going to New York in the first place? I can’t get away with wearing something like that in Boston. People will think I’m a Yankee’s fan. ---
**Author:** ![melodyharmonius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/melodyharmonius/32/21310_2.png) [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2010, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/13 "2010-03-09T15:38:46Z")
Yankee’s fans don’t have that much class. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2010, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/14 "2010-03-23T12:58:39Z")
Bump ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/15 "2010-04-06T14:58:24Z")
So Monday April 12th at 6:30PM in Framingham is approaching fast. Just a reminder. ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/16 "2010-04-06T15:57:38Z")
Darnit – I can’t make it. Monday is Pepper Mill’s night for photography and/or overthrowing the government. (This is no joke – it’s just the hyperbolic way I express her political activities) Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Autolycus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/17 "2010-04-06T23:20:45Z")
Have fun y’all. ---
**Author:** ![bbs2k](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e495f1/32.png) [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2010, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/18 "2010-04-12T01:01:07Z")
I’ll be there. Don’t cry. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2010, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/19 "2010-04-12T15:21:01Z")
Count me in. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2010, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290/20 "2010-04-12T16:51:22Z")
> [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > Count me in. Excellent. I actually just drove over to Shopper’s World so I would know how to find it later. I hate being late. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-dopefest-near-boston-april-12th-at-6-30pm-in-framingham/531290.md?page=2)