# Monterey Meeting Parte Dos... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 22, 2000, 7:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931 "2000-01-22T07:58:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![SeaDiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@SeaDiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDiver)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2000, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/41 "2000-02-09T00:23:00Z")
Is anyone carpooling down to Monterey? I want to have a backup plan if SO doesn’t want to go, and would rather not drive all by my lonesome. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ruadh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@ruadh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ruadh)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2000, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/42 "2000-02-09T00:48:00Z")
I’m gonna have to pass again … taking a two month holiday at the beginning of March and can’t spare a weekend. Take lots of pictures though! ---
**Author:** ![handy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b5a626/32.png) [@handy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handy)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2000, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/43 "2000-02-09T01:37:00Z")
Thanks for calling Doob, I was about to do that. Dunno why all those hotels are booked then. Monterey Beach Hotel, I know the owner though. Its that huge hotel on the beach in seaside. Cool. ---
**Author:** ![Kyla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eada6e/32.png) [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2000, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/44 "2000-02-09T07:49:00Z")
Okay, so…I get a ride down with Demo and a ride up with PCW? Sounds cool. I’m gonna see Violent Femmes that night! Whoohoo! Here’s what sucks, though…I only have one piece of ID that has my age on it, and that’s my passport, which is being renewed right now. So I have no proof that I’m 21, and I don’t _look_ 21, so I guess no drinks for me. ::sigh:: * * * ~Harborina “This is my sandbox. I’m not allowed to go in the deep end. That’s where I saw the leprechauns.” ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2000, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/45 "2000-02-10T06:00:00Z")
> [@](#): > > Dunno why all those hotels are booked then. Three-day weekend/Valentine’s Day weekend… you do the math! * * * [**StoryTyler**](http://sites.netscape.net/storytyler/homepage) _Distinguished Big-Hootered Assistant to Criminally Insane Doctor, Self-Righteous Clique_ “Not everybody does it, but everybody should.” ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2000, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/46 "2000-02-10T06:02:00Z")
No worries Kyla - I’m sure _someone_ will order an extra drink and just kinda leave it on the table all nonchalant-like… * * * [**StoryTyler**](http://sites.netscape.net/storytyler/homepage) _Distinguished Big-Hootered Assistant to Criminally Insane Doctor, Self-Righteous Clique_ “Not everybody does it, but everybody should.” ---
**Author:** ![Demo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/demo/32/8472_2.png) [@Demo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Demo)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2000, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/47 "2000-02-10T06:54:00Z")
Well, I finally found something. Hampton Inn in Seaside still has rooms for those who are looking. Actually, I think it’s because of the President’s Day three day weekend, everyone is taking off. * * * “Universe Man - He’s got a watch with a minute hand, millenium hand and an eon hand and when they meet it’s a happy land - Powerful man, Universe Man” -TMBG ---
**Author:** ![Doobieous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Doobieous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doobieous)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2000, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/48 "2000-02-10T02:55:00Z")
I may be a little too late for this, but this link: [http://www.coastweekly.com/establishment.asp?section=&view=&category=3](http://www.coastweekly.com/establishment.asp?section=&view=&category=3) is the listing of hotels in the Monterey area. Those who havent found a hotel may want to go there. If you cant link to it, go to [www.coastweekly.com,](http://www.coastweekly.com,) and scroll down to the link for “hotels” ---
**Author:** ![voguevixen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b5ac83/32.png) [@voguevixen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voguevixen)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2000, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/49 "2000-02-11T02:42:00Z")
Carpool update: If anyone besides Kyla is in the Santa Cruz area, I’m picking her up at the Ocean Av Denny’s (off 17) around 11:30. Do I have any takers yet from further north? I plan to come back the same day, though. Can’t wait to meet PCW, Doob, (and Demo’s “surprise”.) * * * _One week only! Special Valentine’s Candy Heart Sig Line!_ **"OU KID"** ---
**Author:** ![handy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b5a626/32.png) [@handy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handy)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2000, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/50 "2000-02-12T17:28:00Z")
You can get an online map & directions from [www.mapblast.com](http://www.mapblast.com) I think that its located at the bottom of Mc Clellan at Wave street… ---
**Author:** ![handy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b5a626/32.png) [@handy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handy)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2000, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/51 "2000-02-13T03:22:00Z")
No it isn’t handy! Its on the bottom of Hoffman, right above the sea. ---
**Author:** ![handy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b5a626/32.png) [@handy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handy)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2000, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/52 "2000-02-16T01:29:00Z")
Are we going to use first names in the meeting? How is everyone doing? Anyone need any free information? Also, any pics so we know who is who? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2000, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/53 "2000-02-16T02:15:00Z")
I’m thinking that I’m probably not going to make it to this event, sadly. With all the rain and all, with more storms predicted for this weekend, I’m not sure I want to be making that trip. Plus, I’ve dilly-dallied and haven’t spoken for a hotel room anyplace. ☹ -Melin ---
**Author:** ![Demo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/demo/32/8472_2.png) [@Demo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Demo)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2000, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/54 "2000-02-16T02:43:00Z")
> [@](#): > > Originally posted by handy: > \*\*Are we going to use first names in the meeting? > > How is everyone doing? Anyone need any free information? > > Also, any pics so we know who is who?\*\* Yeah Handy, First name: Demo Last name: Critus. Heheh j/k, personally, I feel pretty silly being called by my screen name in a public place. It hard to memorize everyone’s names that quickly though, too. Luckily, with the last meeting I went to, a few of the people used their real names as their screen names. Many(if not all?) of the people from the San Fran meeting are coming and you can see them [here](http://mindspring.com/~vincegonzales/Bayarea.html) * * * “I’ve got a DungeonMaster’s guide, I’ve got a twelve-sided die, I’ve got Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler too, waiting there for me, yes I do.” Weezer-In the Garage ---
**Author:** ![Kyla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eada6e/32.png) [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2000, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/55 "2000-02-16T06:53:00Z")
> [@](#): > > Are we going to use first names in the meeting? You can call ME by my first name… But in my experience, people tend to use their handles. Of course, my name and my handle are the same, which works well. Melin, I’m so sorry to hear you’re not coming, but it’s understandable. Next time, you hear? You better come next time! * * * ~Harborina “This is my sandbox. I’m not allowed to go in the deep end. That’s where I saw the leprechauns.” ---
**Author:** ![handy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b5a626/32.png) [@handy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handy)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2000, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/56 "2000-02-16T17:20:00Z")
Whatever, do NOT take highway 1 near big sur. Not only is it closed now, it may very well be closed anytime after its reopened. Melin, it doesn’t look that stormy. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2000, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/57 "2000-02-17T06:32:00Z")
Oh Melin, I was hoping to play the _How Manny Drunk Women Does it Take to Pour a Margarita?_ game with you! RATS! Well, I understand, but I’m going to pout about it anyway. Ppbbbpbptttt… I’ll be getting a root canal Friday afternoon, so if I’m in lots of pain on Saturday, you all will be expected to donate to my alcoh… er… _anesthesia_ fund, m’kay? Do we have a working list of who’s coming, how manny in their party, overnight/day only? I’ll start: StoryTyler (2) Overnight * * * [**StoryTyler**](http://sites.netscape.net/storytyler/homepage) “Not everybody does it, but everybody should.” ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2000, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/58 "2000-02-17T06:38:00Z")
Oh Melin, I was hoping to play the _How Manny Drunk Women Does it Take to Pour a Margarita?_ game with you! RATS! Well, I understand, but I’m going to pout about it anyway. Ppbbbpbptttt… I’ll be getting a root canal Friday afternoon, so if I’m in lots of pain on Saturday, you all will be expected to donate to my alcoh… er… _anesthesia_ fund, m’kay? Do we have a working list of who’s coming, how manny in their party, Sat. only/Sat. & Sun.? I’ll start: StoryTyler (2) Sat. & Sun. * * * [**StoryTyler**](http://sites.netscape.net/storytyler/homepage) “Not everybody does it, but everybody should.” ---
**Author:** ![Doobieous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Doobieous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doobieous)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2000, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/59 "2000-02-16T22:54:00Z")
Well, I think i’d feel a little silly being called Doobie, or Doobieous IRL, so, you can call me Barry. Anyway, i’m just bringing me, myself, and I. Both days (well, I live near Monterey so it’s not like it’s hard for me to get there :)). * * * It’s worth the risk of burning, to have a second chance… ---
**Author:** ![Demo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/demo/32/8472_2.png) [@Demo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Demo)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2000, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931/60 "2000-02-17T16:59:00Z")
I’m so excited! Staying the night as well… * * * **What I tell you three times is true.** _The Hunting of the Snark._ Lewis Carroll [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monterey-meeting-parte-dos/13931.md?page=4)