# Now that it's cooler...how about an Arizona/Phoenix dopefest? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 16, 2008, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795 "2008-09-16T03:50:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![ArizonaTeach](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/45deac/32.png) [@ArizonaTeach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArizonaTeach)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2008, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/61 "2008-09-25T19:09:27Z")
> [@Idle\_Thoughts](#): > > If you can we can sit and drink and talk of large, 72 point font in Mafia games past. Oh, man, I swore off Mafia…two games and stress-related insane meltdown in the third game a year ago was enough of that! ---
**Author:** ![malkavia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/malkavia/32/5621_2.png) [@malkavia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/malkavia)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2008, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/62 "2008-09-25T22:25:52Z")
Put me down as a yes. I’m bringing a NOD with me (not on dope?) NAD? Not a Doper? My roommate. She’s sometimes forced to lurk, if that counts. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2008, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/63 "2008-09-26T00:35:41Z")
> [@malkavia](#): > > Put me down as a yes. I’m bringing a NOD with me (not on dope?) NAD? Not a Doper? My roommate. She’s sometimes forced to lurk, if that counts. 🙂 Finally. After four years of talking to each other and knowing each other, we’ll get to meet. ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2008, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/64 "2008-09-26T00:45:39Z")
> [@malkavia](#): > > Put me down as a yes. I’m bringing a NOD with me (not on dope?) NAD? Not a Doper? My roommate. She’s sometimes forced to lurk, if that counts. 🙂 It is indeed ok to bring a friend or relative. I only need to have a total head count the day before the meet. ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2008, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/65 "2008-09-29T15:20:48Z")
I’ve invited my mother to come along as I don’t get to see her that often and it would be nice to have lunch with her as well…so that’s a possible extra person. Not sure if she’s really going to be able to make it but it’s maybe. ---
**Author:** ![NajaSong](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/9d8465/32.png) [@NajaSong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NajaSong)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2008, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/66 "2008-09-29T17:49:34Z")
> [@GIGObuster](#): > > It is indeed ok to bring a friend or relative. I only need to have a total head count the day before the meet. I’ll be bringing my husband with me. ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2008, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/67 "2008-10-05T02:54:29Z")
Only one week to go, Currently for the October 11th meet we have: \*\* Idle Thoughts & 1 guest dalej42 Cisco Mauvaise Lady DeathKraft & 1 guest DesertDog GIGObuster malkavia & 1 guest \*\* Possible: \*\* rainwalker78 ArizonaTeach wmulax93\*\* Any other Dopers in the Phoenix area or out of towners coming for a visit, please mention your name so we can add you to the list if you are planning to come. ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2008, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/68 "2008-10-06T20:53:45Z")
@%#\*! Someone cut and stole the copper pipe for the water at the school I work at and now we have an unscheduled fall break. At least this will get me more time to prepare my portfolio to apply to a better job and also to make better preparations for the dopefest. I will go to the restaurant tomorrow to check the current status of the place. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/69 "2008-10-08T20:58:30Z")
Quick bump as a reminder. Just want to make sure we’re on for this weekend. ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/70 "2008-10-09T02:19:53Z")
Yes, we are still on for next Saturday, I have not been able to check the status of the restaurant, but I will do it tomorrow. I’m busy with web work but I will take some time tomorrow to prepare the meeting. ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/71 "2008-10-09T02:49:12Z")
> [@GIGObuster](#): > > Only one week to go, Currently for the October 11th meet we have: > > \*\* > Idle Thoughts & 1 guest > dalej42 > Cisco > Mauvaise > Lady DeathKraft & 1 guest > DesertDog > GIGObuster > malkavia & 1 guest > \*\* > > Possible: > \*\* > rainwalker78 > ArizonaTeach > wmulax93\*\* > > Any other Dopers in the Phoenix area or out of towners coming for a visit, please mention your name so we can add you to the list if you are planning to come. **DesertRoomie** said she would like to come as well. ---
**Author:** ![Kickback\_Joe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/cdc98d/32.png) [@Kickback\_Joe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kickback_Joe)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/72 "2008-10-09T23:09:56Z")
Darn. I just now saw this potentially great opportunity and I would love to go but my son has a soccer game. I have been voluntold to drive around and pick up 2 other players. I will see if I can sneak away as I would love to meet you even if it is just for a quick beer. ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2008, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/73 "2008-10-10T02:07:22Z")
Saturday is coming! So far we have in the list: \*\* Idle Thoughts & 1 guest dalej42 Cisco Mauvaise Lady DeathKraft & 1 guest DesertDog & 1 guest GIGObuster malkavia & 1 guest \*\* Possible: \*\* rainwalker78 ArizonaTeach wmulax93 Kickback\_Joe\*\* I confirmed that they do not offer reservations and we may have to wait 30 minutes to get our seats, I will go early (11:30) but they still want to have most of the guests already present before taking us in. We should all be there at noon. Here is the location of Los Dos Molinos and the menu: > **[losdosmolinosaz.com](http://www1.losdosmolinosaz.com?backfill=0&domainname=0&searchbox=0&subid4=65219ad837b9ef6facd4b26e)** > > Menu for Restaurant,Mexican Restaurants Phoenix AZ,Dinner Menus,Menu for restaurant,Menu Dining,Los Dos Molinos,Restaurant Online Menu ---
**Author:** ![rainwalker78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eb9ed0/32.png) [@rainwalker78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rainwalker78)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2008, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/74 "2008-10-10T06:28:21Z")
> [@GIGObuster](#): > > Possible: > \*\* > rainwalker78 > ArizonaTeach > wmulax93 > Kickback\_Joe\*\* > [http://www.losdosmolinosaz.com/phoenixmenu1.html](http://www.losdosmolinosaz.com/phoenixmenu1.html) I’m in, plus my wife. ---
**Author:** ![DadWagonDriver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/edb3f5/32.png) [@DadWagonDriver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DadWagonDriver)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2008, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/75 "2008-10-10T17:11:54Z")
I’m in, alone. ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2008, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/76 "2008-10-11T00:41:51Z")
Okay, well, bad news for me. My mom has pulled out since she’s suddenly very busy tomorrow with other things (that have come up). Since she was my ride to and from the place…that means I’m not going either. Unless someone could give me a ride there and back afterwards. I’d chip in for gas. I’d insist. But I’d understand if nobody wanted to go out of their way to pick me up. ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2008, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/77 "2008-10-11T01:14:42Z")
> [@Idle\_Thoughts](#): > > Okay, well, bad news for me. My mom has pulled out since she’s suddenly very busy tomorrow with other things (that have come up). Since she was my ride to and from the place…that means I’m not going either. Unless someone could give me a ride there and back afterwards. I’d chip in for gas. I’d insist. But I’d understand if nobody wanted to go out of their way to pick me up. Where from, **Idle**? I’m in East Mesa – _way_ east. ---
**Author:** ![rainwalker78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eb9ed0/32.png) [@rainwalker78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rainwalker78)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2008, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/78 "2008-10-11T02:32:29Z")
> [@Idle\_Thoughts](#): > > Okay, well, bad news for me. My mom has pulled out since she’s suddenly very busy tomorrow with other things (that have come up). Since she was my ride to and from the place…that means I’m not going either. Unless someone could give me a ride there and back afterwards. I’d chip in for gas. I’d insist. But I’d understand if nobody wanted to go out of their way to pick me up. Where are you located? ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2008, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/79 "2008-10-11T04:10:24Z")
Yeah, I know YOU are, **DesertDog** 🙂 I used to live out that way too…I miss it, kind of. But now I live abouts in central Phoenix. I live on Thomas Road and 7th Avenue. ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2008, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795/80 "2008-10-11T04:30:07Z")
The next to last list: \*\* dalej42 Cisco Mauvaise Lady DeathKraft & 1 guest DesertDog & 1 guest GIGObuster malkavia & 1 guest rainwalker78 & guest wmulax93 \*\* Possibly attending: \*\* Idle Thoughts ArizonaTeach Kickback\_Joe\*\* Will check early tomorrow for a final count. So far we have 13 people confirmed to attend, 14 if **Idle Thoughts** gets a ride. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-its-cooler-how-about-an-arizona-phoenix-dopefest/463795.md?page=5)