# Minneapolis DopeLunch: Friday March 28, 11:00 AM **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 21, 2003, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108 "2003-03-21T15:22:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![lno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a8b319/32.png) [@lno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lno)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2003, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/21 "2003-03-25T14:53:24Z")
Hey, if someone wants to fly Elly down from Ottawa for the weekend, I’m all for it. ---
**Author:** ![Osbie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/cdc98d/32.png) [@Osbie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Osbie)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2003, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/22 "2003-03-26T00:29:28Z")
Marshall Fields? Do we even have one of those in town? I know we have several Daytons here, but I haven’t seen a Marshall Fields. Hmmm. Is it anywhere near the Norwest Tower? [scratches toe in the dirt]Um, I’ll come - but I’ll be 15-20 min. late as my class doesn’t get out till 11 and it’ll take a few minutes to get into downtown.[/scratches toe in dirt] ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2003, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/23 "2003-03-26T16:42:28Z")
Right on **Osbie**. If we don’t admit it’s Marshall Fields, it will forever stay Dayton’s. And rightfully so. Feh. Marshall Shmarshall. ---
**Author:** ![Gazelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2003, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/24 "2003-03-26T18:29:26Z")
Hee hee Glad to hear you can make it, **Osbie**! I bought the name tags today. They say HELLO, have a blue border and a nice white space in which to write our respective names. I already wrote GfH on one. w00t! ---
**Author:** ![Q.N.Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/3da27b/32.png) [@Q.N.Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.N.Jones)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2003, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/25 "2003-03-26T19:08:54Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Gazelle from Hell \* > **Q.N., it’s time for you to quit that job.** Good news: trip is postponed to next week. Bad news: I’m in charge of coordinating our monthly lunch on Friday for 75 people. But I may be able to stop by for a short while; it will depend on how the planning goes. I have a friend who might be willing to help out. Will keep you posted. ---
**Author:** ![Gazelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2003, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/26 "2003-03-26T19:15:18Z")
Do whatever you can, **Q.N.** but if you’re not there, I’ll cry. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![BlackKnight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/eb8c5e/32.png) [@BlackKnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlackKnight)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2003, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/27 "2003-03-26T20:17:05Z")
I’d love to show up, but it’s quite a drive and I’m sure I’d get lost on the way. You’re all under strict orders to have fun though. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Q.N.Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/3da27b/32.png) [@Q.N.Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.N.Jones)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2003, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/28 "2003-03-26T22:15:54Z")
Whee! The lunch just got cancelled due to lack of conference room space. See you all on Friday! ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2003, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/29 "2003-03-26T22:23:47Z")
_Damn_ fine coordinating job **Q.N.** 😃 did you “nudge” the cancellation? ---
**Author:** ![Q.N.Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/3da27b/32.png) [@Q.N.Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.N.Jones)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2003, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/30 "2003-03-26T23:14:03Z")
No. It’s just fortunate that a lot of things in my line of work are planned in a haphazard fashion. Stuff gets cancelled/rescheduled all the time. I didn’t nudge the cancellation but had been thinking it would happen. We’re really strapped for conference room space lately. ---
**Author:** ![little\_lighthouse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ea666f/32.png) [@little\_lighthouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/little_lighthouse)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2003, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/31 "2003-03-27T03:04:37Z")
I feel the need to reply for reasons that: I live in St Paul and this gathering sounds like fun, BUT, I’m still fairly new to this board- well, posting anyway, and I’m not too familiar with everyone here so I think I’d feel a bit goofy since I’m not as active as the rest of you. Maybe in a couple of months or two I’ll feel more comfortable with you all to join in, so, keep me in mind for the next one! Have a great time and I hope that _no jinx for saying it_ the snow storm “they’re” talking about is a dud!!🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Gazelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2003, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/32 "2003-03-27T12:45:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by little lighthouse \* > \*\*Have a great time and I hope that _no jinx for saying it_ the snow storm “they’re” talking about is a dud!!🙂 \*\* We’re Minnesotans, dammit. Snow storm, schmow schtorm. Sorry to hear you won’t be joining us, **little lighthouse**. Feel free to change your mind! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Gazelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2003, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/33 "2003-03-27T12:46:47Z")
Oh and **Q.N. Jones** , YAY! I don’t have to cry! ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2003, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/34 "2003-03-27T15:10:41Z")
\*\* little lighthouse\*\*, I went to PorkDope with a little under 100 posts under my belt. I’m still here. 😃 Dopers don’t bite. Well, I’ve heard that at least they don’t draw blood when they do. ---
**Author:** ![MissTake](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misstake/32/3189_2.png) [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2003, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/35 "2003-03-27T16:02:18Z")
Just checking in… At this time, it depends on the weather. DT is going to be nuts because of the b-ball tourney, adding crappy weather to the already “ickyness” of DT does _not_ set my little heart aflutter. _(And I don’t bite… nibble a little, but never bite)_ ---
**Author:** ![Rysdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rysdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysdad)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2003, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/36 "2003-03-28T05:03:42Z")
It’s possibility. I have to work around my son’s schedule. I’ll know more Friday morning. I hope I can make it. ---
**Author:** ![Gazelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2003, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/37 "2003-03-28T12:44:30Z")
The roads are clear and it’s FRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDAY! I just remembered that I gotta remind **rubes** to show up. ::running off to send him an e-mail:: ---
**Author:** ![lno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a8b319/32.png) [@lno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lno)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2003, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/38 "2003-03-28T15:43:39Z")
Okay, I can’t make it. I’m annoyed and frustrated and my rage burns like it always does. So, two things. 1. I demand a full report on your farmer blow, Gazelle. 2. I propose a dinner sometime in a week or two or three to supplement this completely unfair timeslot. ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2003, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/39 "2003-03-28T15:58:59Z")
1 hour. I’m hungry. ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2003, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108/40 "2003-03-28T16:00:07Z")
Okay, it’s snowing, I’m in Shoreview, and I’m paranoid, so I’m heading out. See you guys in an hour. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-dopelunch-friday-march-28-11-00-am/163108.md?page=3)