# MumperFest/DopeFest in DC!! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 6, 2017, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919 "2017-08-06T15:06:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2017, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/21 "2017-08-15T15:55:47Z")
Ok, I’ll be the idiot. What’s a Mumper? In another thread, I think it refers to something called MMP. What’s that? I’ve been here seventeen years and 40k posts, and I have no idea what y’all are talking about. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/22 "2017-08-15T15:59:01Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > Ok, I’ll be the idiot. What’s a Mumper? In another thread, I think it refers to something called MMP. What’s that? I’ve been here seventeen years and 40k posts, and I have no idea what y’all are talking about. MMP= Monday Morning Post. Weekly thread that’s like a coffee klatch. Chatting and whatnot. Mumpers are those who routinely post in the weekly thread. Here’s the MMP FAQ: [The MMP FAQ - Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share - Straight Dope Message Board](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=627530) ---
**Author:** ![Edward\_The\_Head](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ce73a5/32.png) [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2017, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/23 "2017-08-15T16:58:46Z")
> [@kopek](#): > > We’re maybe ----- its up against a couple amusement park events we’re already scheduled for along the Ohio border. That doesn’t mean a head cold isn’t possible. 😃 I’d go but I’ve already got flights to a park along the North and South Carolina boarder. I’m also seeing a buddy that I haven’t seen in years since he decided to up and move there. Next time hopefully. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Nylock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/77aa72/32.png) [@Mr.Nylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Nylock)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2017, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/24 "2017-08-15T21:25:25Z")
What goes on at these Fests? . . . . . Is revealing your userame a requirement - I’ve had a few, uh, regrettable posts in my time time here ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2017, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/25 "2017-08-17T16:16:01Z")
You don’t \*have \*to reveal your username, altho most folks do, if only to establish a link. As to what goes on - it varies. I organized one that was literally a picnic in a park. I’ve been to gatherings at restaurants, and one other one at a museum. I’ve also been to a few at private residences. And mainly what goes on is talking, eating, drinking, frivolity. I’ve never been to one that involved nudity, but I suppose it may have happened at some point. Hope it won’t be an issue this time. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2017, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/26 "2017-08-18T17:37:08Z")
> [@Typo\_Knig](#): > > There’s some advice about DC area hotels in these threads: [thread=826946]Started by scareyfaerie earlier this year[/thread] and [thread=750362]another one from 2015[/thread]. If you can find a hotel out in the 'burbs, but near the metro (or that has a metro shuttle), then you can stay much more affordably in DC. The 2017 thread also suggests bidding low on Priceline, since August is not peak tourist season. Plus, I happen to know that Typo Knig has a guest room at his house (er, I know this because he’s my husband and I live in the same house, LOL). ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2017, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/27 "2017-08-18T22:20:41Z")
I’m in. I promise to behave myself. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Nylock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/77aa72/32.png) [@Mr.Nylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Nylock)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2017, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/28 "2017-08-18T23:04:13Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > You don’t \*have \*to reveal your username, altho most folks do, if only to establish a link. > > As to what goes on - it varies. I organized one that was literally a picnic in a park. I’ve been to gatherings at restaurants, and one other one at a museum. I’ve also been to a few at private residences. And mainly what goes on is talking, eating, drinking, frivolity. I’ve never been to one that involved nudity, but I suppose it may have happened at some point. Hope it won’t be an issue this time. > > 😃 Sounds interesting - Kogod isn’t too far from me, I’ve been there a bunch of times. It’s really a nice place to sit and relax on sunny days. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2017, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/29 "2017-08-19T00:14:41Z")
> [@MsRobyn](#): > > I’m in. I promise to behave myself. What fun is that?? ---
**Author:** ![P-man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/p-man/32/3606_2.png) [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2017, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/30 "2017-08-19T03:04:06Z")
I may be able to make it. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2017, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/31 "2017-08-19T14:26:14Z")
One more bump - one week to go! ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2017, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/32 "2017-08-21T02:27:01Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > What fun is that?? Hm. You have a point. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2017, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/33 "2017-08-25T13:43:24Z")
A bump as a reminder or perhaps notice to anyone who’s missed this thread. Tomorrow’s the day. If all goes well, I’ll be making a peach cake to bring along and share! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Knig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@Typo\_Knig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Knig)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2017, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/34 "2017-08-26T03:24:12Z")
Argh!! Metro has parts of Blue/Orange/Silver lines shut down tomorrow. Yellow and Green lines will follow regular weekend service, but the Silver line stops at Ballston (for transfer to the Orange line), and buses replace trains between Foggy Bottom and Federal Triangle on the Blue and Orange lines. Red line follows regular service Saturday, but reduced schedule Sunday until 2:00PM. Web page: [Metrorail weekend service adjustments for Saturday, March 4 through Sunday, March 5 | WMATA](https://www.wmata.com/service/status/details/weekend.cfm) ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2017, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/35 "2017-08-26T11:31:20Z")
Oh no - I had no idea Metro was doing that. Not sure where our guests of honor are staying and what lines they need to take. :eek: Hope it doesn’t screw anyone up too badly… FWIW, I’ll be wearing a bright pink polo shirt with white dots, so I should be easy to pick out as long as it’s not Pink Polo Shirt day at the gallery. My plan is to arrive between 11:30 and noon to claim a table. And I do have some peach cake to share! See you soon!! ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Knig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@Typo\_Knig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Knig)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2017, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/36 "2017-08-26T15:46:29Z")
**Mama Zappa** and I are en route. ---
**Author:** ![2gigch1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/2gigch1/32/3313_2.png) [@2gigch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2gigch1)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2017, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/37 "2017-08-26T21:22:54Z")
That was fun! Nice to see everyone there. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2017, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/38 "2017-08-27T00:12:50Z")
It was a lovely gathering, especially when the bluegrass combo took their breaks. 😃 And I can add to the list of “Dopers I have Met” - because that’s what it’s all about! \*\*Tugig \*\*- you gonna post the group selfie somewhere? I put my pics on FB, but I forgot to pull the camera out before **Wendell Wagner** left, dammit. I always remember to take pics when it’s too late. And I’m pleased to report that Dopers from across the pond are charming and not in the least bit imaginary! All told, we talked for more than 3 hours, following a meandering path of conversation, including lawyers, earthquakes, the eclipse, and the Air Florida Flt 90 crash in the Potomac. I also recall talking about cats, school, 80s fashion, scam phone calls… I know there was more. The venue was really nice, except when the music got a little loud. The company was excellent, and all in all, it was a very pleasant way to pass an afternoon. ---
**Author:** ![2gigch1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/2gigch1/32/3313_2.png) [@2gigch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2gigch1)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2017, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/39 "2017-08-27T00:43:47Z")
Here ya go: [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/4441/35994699174_06c151baa0_b.jpg "image") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/151845554@N06/35994699174/) ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2017, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919/40 "2017-08-27T01:44:19Z")
> [@2gigch1](#): > > Here ya go: > > [image | Kurt Brooks | Flickr](https://flic.kr/p/WQJf2C) So who’s who? I only know a few there. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mumperfest-dopefest-in-dc/792919.md?page=3)