# New England Dopers ... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 30, 2004, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211 "2004-03-30T00:59:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2004, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/41 "2004-05-18T14:07:14Z")
Well, things seem to be shaping up! I hope the weather gods are good to us! They rained me out Sunday for my daughter’s birthday shindig ☹ Salem said she’s bringing potato salad… I have plenty of paper goods and plastic cutlery and cups and napkins. I will be hitting the store for grillable stuff Friday and I’m going to make ‘Grandma’s Beans Recipe.’ Bring anything you think makes a good cookout 🙂 ---
**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:** [May 18, 2004, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/42 "2004-05-18T14:22:45Z")
Unfortunately, it looks like we’ll be away this weekend, so it’s no go. Sorry – I’d’ve liked to attend another in-person Dopefest. I’ll explain the old sig soon. ---
**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:** [May 18, 2004, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/43 "2004-05-18T15:08:05Z")
Well, I’ve gone from a maybe to a definite. I’m psyched; I haven’t gotten together with Dopers in a while. E-mail for directions on its way. Ought I bring anything? ---
**Author:** ![LilyoftheValley](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/54ee81/32.png) [@LilyoftheValley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LilyoftheValley)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2004, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/44 "2004-05-18T17:57:56Z")
Wow, **Eonwe**! I bet you’ll win the prize for furthest distance traveled. So folks, I live near many farm stands – should I bring a big salad? Or is that too nutritious, and should I bring another dessert instead? ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2004, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/45 "2004-05-19T00:14:29Z")
Bring something you like 🙂 I know I won’t think to make veggies so that’s a good idea - just remember dressing! ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2004, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/46 "2004-05-19T04:00:27Z")
Hmmm…Haverhill is just over three hours from here, I believe. I’m not currently in NE (near Albany, NY) but I am from there originally. I might be able to make it out there…it all depends if I decide to go home by then. See, I just graduated, and don’t have a job yet, so I have to move back home. However, I might have a job in NJ, and if I get it, then I’ll stay here till I move there, and I’ll be able to attend. ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2004, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/47 "2004-05-19T19:57:06Z")
If you can make it here you’re more than welcome to attend… What about those people way up in the beginning … Beelzebubba? Paperbackwriter? Waterj2? Americanmaid? Jack Batty? Dinahmoe? 3.885AM? ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2004, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/48 "2004-05-19T22:06:53Z")
Yoiks. I haven’t been around the boards lately, and I completely forgot about this. I’m not real sure if I’ll be able to make it. I’ll make every effort. ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2004, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/49 "2004-05-20T16:40:39Z")
You’re welcome to come 🙂 I’m shopping tomorrow so chime in people 🙂 I have plenty of emails but no one likes to post! ---
**Author:** ![erislover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/71e660/32.png) [@erislover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/erislover)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2004, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/50 "2004-05-20T18:55:25Z")
I’m still in, so yay me. 🙂 Is this a beer thing or a pop thing? I’d hate to get scowled at by a bunch of people I don’t know for bringing the devil’s brew to the party. 😉 Don’t show up before 11… so are we setting 11-_?_ as the time? In any event, see you all Saturday. Thanks for the many varied directions! ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2004, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/51 "2004-05-20T19:23:04Z")
yep 11 - ? is the time I don’t mind if you bring beer as long as I don’t end up with passed out people on my lawn! I don’t drink personally because of health problems but I’m not morally opposed to it 🙂 Tanookie ---
**Author:** ![erislover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/71e660/32.png) [@erislover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/erislover)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2004, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/52 "2004-05-20T19:27:46Z")
Well I wasn’t hoping for a kegger so I think we’re in the clear. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2004, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/53 "2004-05-20T20:23:19Z")
_whew_ 🙂 I’m totally alcohol ignorant. You do not want me picking your wine/beer/spirits! I tend towards the “oooh what a pretty bottle” or “Oh look it comes with the cutest little glasses” and in reality the drink is swill. I’ll have plenty of soda on hand. I have to remember to buy ice. Good thing I’m only 2 blocks from the plaza! ---
**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:** [May 20, 2004, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/54 "2004-05-20T21:27:12Z")
**erislover** , I’ll join you in a brew or two so you’re not all by your lonesome. I’m thinking I’ll bring some fruit/fruit salad-type thing? Nothing special since I don’t really have time, but I’ll get some from the grocery store. ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2004, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/55 "2004-05-21T01:07:18Z")
Fruit of any kind is welcome… we also have a veggie salad coming and a potato salad 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Salem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8c91f0/32.png) [@Salem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Salem)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2004, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/56 "2004-05-21T12:43:31Z")
I really hope all the maybes turn into see ya there’s! **Jack Batty** , will you be bringing your cape if you come? I could bring my Mary Poppins umbrella and we could do flight experiments. ---
**Author:** ![Exgineer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a88e4f/32.png) [@Exgineer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exgineer)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2004, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/57 "2004-05-21T12:45:59Z")
Have fun, guys. It’s a little too far for me, or I’d be all over it. ---
**Author:** ![Salem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8c91f0/32.png) [@Salem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Salem)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2004, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/58 "2004-05-21T12:55:28Z")
Oh come on, **Exgineer**. What’s a 5 hour drive amongst friends? Maybe I will get my yard and house cleaned up at some point and host the next one. North Central MA would be a little closer. Of course by the time I get things back in shape around here, we’ll probably all be driving hovercrafts. Should cut down on the driving time. ---
**Author:** ![Exgineer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a88e4f/32.png) [@Exgineer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exgineer)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2004, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/59 "2004-05-21T13:01:28Z")
I’m thinking it’s probably closer to 3 1/2 hours, but still… ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2004, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211/60 "2004-05-21T13:19:08Z")
I’m bringing the buns! Hey, knock off the comments about my rear end, all right? Just because I spread a little (okay, a LOT) this winter… :mad: Anyway, I’m bringing hot dog and hamburger buns, and… hmmmmm… anything else I see in the store today that looks good. Chips, anyone? I’ve got these 15 jumbo-sized bags. 😃 What’s that you say, **tanookie**? Since I announced I’ll be there, you’ve had a blizzard of regretful cancellations? Oh, dear… 😛 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-england-dopers/237211.md?page=4)