# Montreal's Sugardope 3 : llamas, goats and syrups **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 9, 2005, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088 "2005-02-09T00:16:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![detop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@detop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/detop)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/41 "2005-03-05T06:21:38Z")
How about 9 30-10 ? Does that sound right ? BTW, you’re not going to join us for supper ? ---
**Author:** ![saramamalana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/74df32/32.png) [@saramamalana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saramamalana)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/42 "2005-03-05T08:02:03Z")
That sounds right. Not sure about dinner though. ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2005, 8:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/43 "2005-03-05T08:30:59Z")
I’m still in, though at this point I’m pretty sure I won’t be able to join you all for the sugaring off. At this point I guess I’ll plan to meet you guys at Reubens on Sat evening. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2005, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/44 "2005-03-12T01:10:40Z")
This is going down next weekend, so I’m bumping. The **Axis of Evil®** will most likely be in attendance. ---
**Author:** ![detop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@detop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/detop)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2005, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/45 "2005-03-12T03:38:52Z")
Yay, so we’ll get to see the newlyweds. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2005, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/46 "2005-03-12T16:02:53Z")
> [@detop](#): > > Yay, so we’ll get to see the newlyweds. Yes. Might I suggest you push the reservations at Reuben’s back to 8:30 or 9? I know I’m more likely to make it to the evening activities if I’ve had a nap or at least some time to rest. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2005, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/47 "2005-03-12T23:22:23Z")
I hope **detop** (Grand Marshal of Sugardope) doesn’t mind, but here’s a list of those who have expressed (or kind of hinted at) interest in coming. **detop** takes his Dopefests seriously. I figured I’d dip my toe back into the 'fest-planning pond for a second to help out. \*\*CuriousCanuck matt\_mcl \*\* (and perhaps **Hamish** will delight us with his stinging wit) \*_Daerlyn Mnementh JeffB mcott clayton\_e Eonwe \*\* (I won’t jinx it… I won’t say anything…) **saramamalana Warrior Slashclaw Eats\_Crayons Sunspace LaurAnge bouv** The **Axis of Evil®** _ …and, of course, **detop** and **Maf**. Who’s in? - Recognized and feared in most provinces and territories. ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2005, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/48 "2005-03-14T14:54:18Z")
Just giving a kind of bump to make sure everything is still on. Not to sound desperate, but…umm…does anyone have crash space? I don’t take up much room! I can curl into a nice little ball! A closet is more than adequete for my needs! Or even a bathtub. ---
**Author:** ![Daerlyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/898d66/32.png) [@Daerlyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daerlyn)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2005, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/49 "2005-03-14T23:30:43Z")
**bouv** , **Mnementh** and I have a spare bed, since **CuriousCanuck** has just let me know he will be bailing on us this year. Drop me an email at jmcgrath@videotron.ca if you’re interested. ---
**Author:** ![Daerlyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/898d66/32.png) [@Daerlyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daerlyn)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2005, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/50 "2005-03-15T00:13:51Z")
> [@bouv](#): > > Just giving a kind of bump to make sure everything is still on. > > Not to sound desperate, but…umm…does anyone have crash space? I don’t take up much room! I can curl into a nice little ball! A closet is more than adequete for my needs! Or even a bathtub. The offer still stands, but I forgot to warn you about our cat. We have one. He’s slightly mad. You may be taking your life in your hands. Or he may really like you and want to cuddle. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2005, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/51 "2005-03-15T02:29:21Z")
Alas, I am going to have to pass. Money and all. I expect I’ll be able to make it to Montréal in the summer or spring. I’ll be so glad when my debt is paid off. ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2005, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/52 "2005-03-15T18:06:14Z")
> [@Daerlyn](#): > > The offer still stands, but I forgot to warn you about our cat. We have one. He’s slightly mad. You may be taking your life in your hands. Or he may really like you and want to cuddle. Cat, eh? Well, I’m sure I’ll manage. I’m not a cat person…but apparantly that doesn’t stop _them_ from liking _me_. Seriously, cats seem to love me. Go figure. Anyways, I’ll shoot you an email so I can get directions and whatnot…I’m still certain I’ll get lost in Canada, but at least this way I can blame you for giving bad directions. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2005, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/53 "2005-03-15T22:24:14Z")
> [@bouv](#): > > I don’t take up much room! I can curl into a nice little ball! **bouv** fits nicely into most overhead luggage compartments. We’ll need cars to get to the cabane à sucre. Oh, and **clayton\_e** will be there. ---
**Author:** ![CuriousCanuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@CuriousCanuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CuriousCanuck)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2005, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/54 "2005-03-17T00:25:42Z")
Damn. I really hate to do this, but I have to bail. I WILL come to Montreal very soon. I know there was someone I discussed giving a ride to, and I am REALLY sorry that I am cancelling. I hope that doesnt screw things up. ---
**Author:** ![mcott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f6c823/32.png) [@mcott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mcott)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2005, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/55 "2005-03-17T05:38:33Z")
> [@CuriousCanuck](#): > > Damn. I really hate to do this, but I have to bail. I WILL come to Montreal very soon. I know there was someone I discussed giving a ride to, and I am REALLY sorry that I am cancelling. I hope that doesnt screw things up. No problem. I was just coming in here to bail myself (thank you, JetsGO failure and people quitting - getting my vacation canceled). Sorry folks, was looking forward to it, but you’ll have to strike me from the list as well. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2005, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/56 "2005-03-17T19:08:10Z")
I reckon we’ll need three drivers. So far we have **Maf**. ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2005, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/57 "2005-03-17T20:14:47Z")
> [@scott evil](#): > > I reckon we’ll need three drivers. So far we have **Maf**. If you’re talking about driving around Montreal and so forth once eveyone is there then I can offer a car. I don’t know my way around Montreal at all, but so long as someone who does know is in the car with me it’s fine. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2005, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/58 "2005-03-18T05:44:02Z")
We need to set a place and time to meet Saturday to get the convoy going… ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2005, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/59 "2005-03-18T16:39:45Z")
OK, this thing starts tonight. I’ve been in touch with **detop** , who’s been busy, so to help out I’m posting the details. Friday dinner: **Da Giovanni’s** , 572 Ste-Catherine East (Berri metro), 8 PM. No reservations. Umm… I guess I’ll make up an SDMB sign or something, in case we have newbies. The last time I was at Da Giovanni’s, there was an express pizza part on the right, the restaurant proper on the left (it might have changed). In any case, we’ll be in the restaurant. Saturday sugaring off: [\*\*Cabane à sucre l’Hermine](http://english.montrealplus.ca/portal/profile.do?profileID=451987)\*\*, 212 Rg St-Charles, Havelock. Our reservation is for 2:30 PM. **To get there** , meet at the exit of the Lionel-Groulx metro by 12:45. We’ll pile into cars and head out. Saturday dinner: **Reuben’s** , 1116 Ste-Catherine West, 7:30 PM. I believe the reservation is under the name Cecil Adams - I’ll check. Then off to **Vocalz** , 1421 Crescent. ---
**Author:** ![saramamalana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/74df32/32.png) [@saramamalana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saramamalana)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2005, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088/60 "2005-03-18T18:12:23Z")
I’m leaving in about 2 hours for Montreal so this is the last time I’m checking this thread possibly (not sure if my host has an internet connection). I will see you at Vocalz Saturday night! I have a feeling I’ll know right away who the dopers are when they arrive. 🙂 I think my friend and I will be sitting by the entrance at the top of the stairs, but [here’s](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/sullenmoon/joesparty1.jpg) a pic of me (on the right) anyway for reference. Look for the hair! 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montreals-sugardope-3-llamas-goats-and-syrups/289088.md?page=4)