# Norfolk Dopefest, take two..... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 24, 2000, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650 "2000-07-24T15:47:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2000, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/121 "2000-08-21T22:54:15Z")
Jess – Can you get _out_ of the really short, really orange dress really quickly? Another after dinner option for you attending Dopers is the adult gaming center in the Waterside above Ootback. This place isn’t “adult _XXX_” rather it has games etc. for adults. Alcoholic beverages are served there. (I’m doing a really shitty job of explaining this, aren’t I?) It’s in the vein of Dave and Buster’s gaming centers if you’re familiar with that chain. Me thinks this is where I’m gonna be dragging the “poolies” Saturday afternoon. This is walking distance from the Marriott and I would have suggested it earlier except it just opened. ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2000, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/122 "2000-08-22T20:59:03Z")
Okay, I need some assistance from a local Doper on this one. I was looking up the phone number so I could make reservations, and I can’t find it anywhere online. SO! Can SOMEONE local please find the number, call the Outback and make reservations for 20 for me? Please? I’ll love you forever. Okay, maybe not, but I’ll at least buy you a beer. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Corrado](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a88e4f/32.png) [@John\_Corrado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Corrado)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2000, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/123 "2000-08-22T21:06:09Z")
Okay, I’m definitely attending. Put me on the damned list. But, as always, I have a couple of questions. #1) Where are people going to play pool? I’m not half-bad at it, and I’d certainly be up for a few games. #2) Anyone willing to carpool with a smoker? Bueller? Bueller? If not, I’ll drive down alone, but company wouldn’t be minded. #3) Anyone have crash space? Anyone _need_ crash space? If enough people need it, I’ll find a room for people. ---
**Author:** ![aenea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c68b51/32.png) [@aenea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aenea)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2000, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/124 "2000-08-22T21:26:47Z")
OK, I called the Outback on Waterside Dr. They do not take reservations, it’s a first come, first served place. Soooo- I told them ‘heads up’ for Saturday, we are a group of about 20 coming in to eat around 6pm. We will probably have a little wait, but that is normal for an Outback anyways. The number in case anyone wants it is 757-622-9101. ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2000, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/125 "2000-08-22T21:30:48Z")
THANK YOU, Aenea!!! You rock. ---
**Author:** ![Cabbage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f07891/32.png) [@Cabbage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabbage)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/126 "2000-08-23T04:32:43Z")
I’ve been upgraded from “maybe” to “definite”. So when and where are ya’ll shootin’ pool? ---
**Author:** ![Satan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Satan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satan)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/127 "2000-08-23T04:36:33Z")
YAY! Cabbage is coming! WOO! By the way - 9 Ball is my game, y’all… * * * Yer pal, Satan [sub]TIME ELAPSED SINCE I QUIT SMOKING: Four months, two weeks, 2 hours, 31 minutes and 0 seconds. 5444 cigarettes not smoked, saving $680.52. Life saved: 2 weeks, 4 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes.[/sub] **_"Satan is not an unattractive person."_-Drain Bead** [sub]Thanks for the ringing endorsement, honey!\*[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/128 "2000-08-23T04:52:24Z")
For the umpteenth time…I DON’T KNOW when we’ll be playing. I will post my number and my cell number, and will get in touch with people. It depends on when Chief gets off the ship and is ready to go. So ask HIM! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/129 "2000-08-23T11:52:58Z")
::Picking up the slack left by **Falcon** :: Pool Plans!!! 1300, Saturday, 26 August 2000 Jillian’s at the Waterside (One deck above the Ootback!) Public parking right across Waterside Drive (Or if you want to walk three blocks, at the MacArthur Mall). I guessed about 10 folks would show up and have purchased: 2 pool tables 'til 1600. Hot wings. Chips/salsa. 20 premium drink tickets. All this is free if you show up. Consider it my first round! At each entrance to Jillian’s there will be a hostess. Just tell her you are with the “Straight Dope” party and she’ll direct you to the billiards room. For those not interested in pool, but still wishing to attend, there is plenty to do there. An adult “virtual reality” gaming room, video room, jazz club, rock club, etc. Should be a good way for us to get to know each other. Casual dress, please. I shall be the putz in the Tie-Dye. ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/130 "2000-08-23T14:08:14Z")
Oh, I forgot. For you grass grazers, there’ll be the **Deluxe** “Fresh Vegetable Landscape with Dill Dip,” too. ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/131 "2000-08-23T14:58:36Z")
_blink_ Damn, sailorboy. Thanks! Current/Final Attendee list: Aenea Falcon ChiefScott Satan Melin Pldennison Peta Tzunami Polycarp Mrs. Polycarp UncleBeer Lucretia bluesman Needs2know RTFirefly Mrs. RTFirefly Tark Cabbage Montfort lunasea Jess John Corrado ---
**Author:** ![Satan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Satan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satan)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/132 "2000-08-23T15:28:00Z")
::Translates military time into real time:: 1:00 in the afternoon? That is Saturday? Well, I better leave earlier than I thought I was going to. For us anal types (though I’m sure you military types would appreciate me just wanting to be thorough) can you post the address of the place? Thanks!! Monfort - You down with pool? * * * Yer pal, Satan [sub]I HAVE BEEN SMOKE-FREE FOR: Four months, two weeks, 13 hours, 27 minutes and 4 seconds. 5462 cigarettes not smoked, saving $682.80. Life saved: 2 weeks, 4 days, 23 hours, 10 minutes.[/sub] **_"Satan is not an unattractive person."_-Drain Bead** [sub]Thanks for the ringing endorsement, honey![/sub] ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/133 "2000-08-23T15:42:28Z")
333 Waterside Drive. -or- Get anywhere in Norfolk. Approach any Norfolkian. Say “Point me to the Waterside.” They point. You follow. As I said before, Jillian’s is in the same building/facility as the Ootback. It’s on the second floor, though. ---
**Author:** ![Atrael](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Atrael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atrael)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/134 "2000-08-23T15:56:10Z")
You can’t possibly miss Jillian’s…it takes up most of the top floor. If it’s not too hot, Ootback has tables outside, there may be a shorter wait, and you’ll be a bit more isolated and can talk better. Satan, your hotel is a ways away from Waterside…you’re about 30 minutes or so away. Ask the hotel clerk for directions, and I’d recommend asking for Highway directions. It may be a few more miles, but not as apt to take a wrong turn. If anyone hasn’t made reservations, I also recommend the Holiday Inn at Portsmouth. You’re a 10 minute ferry ride away from Waterside, and the rooms are a bit cheaper. If you’re in Portsmouth, and want an interesting expiriance, try going to the Commodore Theater (393-6962). An old theater that’s been restored and offers a dinner menu. Nice interior, and a great time. Have fun, and I look forward to seeing the notes about how it all goes. ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/135 "2000-08-23T16:40:18Z")
I’ve e-mailed all registered attendees with the specifics for the afternoon PoolFest. If you’ve not told **Falcon** you’re planning on attending, or if your e-mail address is not available through the board, would you please send me word as to your intentions of attending. I’d like to get an accurate head count. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Montfort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Montfort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Montfort)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2000, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/136 "2000-08-23T18:33:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Satan \* > **Monfort - You down with pool?** Yup, I even suck at it, so if you want to win – play me. Find me on Yahoo Messenger, Satan, to co-ordinate. It sounds like we should meet up at the hotel and carpool in together to the Waterside. ---
**Author:** ![Lucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/13edae/32.png) [@Lucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucretia)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2000, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/137 "2000-08-25T20:59:27Z")
Bluesman has had the flu all week, but we had hoped that he would be feeling well enough by this weekend to party with the dopers. However, it looks like he is just not going to be up to making the trip tomorrow. We are both extremely dissapointed, but we hope everyone has fun playing pool/eating/drinking/debauching, and we’ll make it next time. ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2000, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650/138 "2000-08-25T21:09:39Z")
Mmmmm… debauching. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norfolk-dopefest-take-two/26650.md?page=6)