# NYC MegaDopefest Schedule – Jan. 2-5, 2003 – Please check in **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 21, 2002, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281 "2002-12-21T23:02:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2002, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/61 "2002-12-24T06:07:59Z")
Apparently, I R.S.V.P.'d with less vigour than most. I intend to be a party to, besides **Billdo** ’s brunch. the Friday night gathering (air carrier being most willing, this time) and Saturday night at _America_. And I’d most like to join you, **GeoBill** , for the tour of the _Museum of Natural History_. 'Nuff said. ---
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2002, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/62 "2002-12-24T11:59:39Z")
**Billdo** , I know that **lindyhopper** is going to be there for the Thursday night dinner &, I _think_, the Sunday Brunch, but he’s offline until Jan. 1st. You can put him under “coming down the chimney”, though. Trust me on this one. 🙂 (I just don’t want him to not be RSVPed, because he’s out having a good computer-less time! :D) ---
**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2002, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/63 "2002-12-24T12:35:09Z")
Sorry, I haven’t re-checked this thread for a few days. Morgyn, one block west of AMERICA, on 18th street just west of 5th avenue, around a third of the way down the block between 5th and 6th, are these book- and cd-shops. There’s one for kids, called BOOKS OF WONDER, on the south side of 18th street, and close by on both sides there are some for adults, too. I can’t remember what they’re called just now (I just pop in them when I’m down there) but you can’t miss 'em. They’ve usually got their dollar carts out in front on the sidewalk in case you don’t notice the marquee signs. ---
**Author:** ![Gorgon\_Heap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f475e1/32.png) [@Gorgon\_Heap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorgon_Heap)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2002, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/64 "2002-12-24T13:32:48Z")
**TP** , as I mentioned in the other thread, and on the previous page in this one, **Lindy** is coming and we are staying with him. He’s out of town until the 1st, but I believe he’ll be in NY until the 5th or 6th, so I think he does intend to do Brunch. Barring our car not being towd at any point, we’ll be leaving just after the Brunch as well. (Out of curiosity, has anyoen heard from **CajunMan** and **DrMatrix**? I heven’t talket to them in a good month, so I’m not sure if they will make it or not.) ---
**Author:** ![slowhand53](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a698b9/32.png) [@slowhand53](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slowhand53)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2002, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/65 "2002-12-24T14:06:08Z")
Looks like I’ll just ba able to make Saturday night. I might have a month off (starting today Woo-Hoo!!!) so the money might be a little tight. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2002, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/66 "2002-12-24T17:12:17Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Gorgon Heap \* > \*\* > > (Out of curiosity, has anyoen heard from **CajunMan** and **DrMatrix**? I heven’t talket to them in a good month, so I’m not sure if they will make it or not.) \*\* It doesn’t look as if they will be coming, but there is always hope. If there is a change and you two are coming, there’s still room on my garbage strewn floor for you. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_griffin-kentzel/32/14787_2.png) [@Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Griffin-Kentzel)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2002, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/67 "2002-12-24T17:45:10Z")
Unfortunately, due to our dwindling saving and lack of employment since 9-11 . . . we don’t see a trip to NYC in the foreseeable future. ☹ We send our best to everyone and hope that you all have a really great time! ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2002, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/68 "2002-12-24T17:58:48Z")
Since Airman’s paycheck is still hopelessly screwed up, Aaron and I are going to have to back out. ☹ Robin ---
**Author:** ![Billdo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/billdo/32/315_2.png) [@Billdo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billdo)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2002, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/69 "2002-12-24T18:32:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Cajun Man \* > we don’t see a trip to NYC in the foreseeable future. ☹ Oh, dammit! The one bright spot in your moving out to Rock Island was the thought that you’d be back for a visit in January to regale us with stories of you and Doc in the midwest. We’ll see you next time, then. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2002, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/70 "2002-12-24T18:35:42Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by pseudotriton ruber ruber \* > \*\*these book- and cd-shops…close by on both sides there are some for adults, too. \*\* You’re thinking of Academy Used Books. Which, unfortunately, has been closed for over a year now, leaving Books of Wonder as the only bookshop on the block. Academy Used Records and CDs is still there, however. ---
**Author:** ![whatmove](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ecc23a/32.png) [@whatmove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whatmove)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2002, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/71 "2002-12-24T21:54:01Z")
I’ll probably be in NYC for New Year’s and through the 5th, so count me in for thursday, friday, sat pm, and sun Bagel Brunch Ball. I would love to join the **Geo-Bill** crew on saturday for the MONH but I won’t commit yet. Happy Holidays All! -wm ---
**Author:** ![typo\_mna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eb8c5e/32.png) [@typo\_mna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/typo_mna)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2002, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/72 "2002-12-25T03:29:24Z")
Count me in. I’ll be joining y’all for Friday and Saturday nights. Last I heard, Kyla, DynoSaur and I were going to be at the brunch. Talk to Dyno, it’s his car. Jebus, I can’t believe we’re driving from the midwest to hang out with you weirdos. ---
**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2002, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/73 "2002-12-25T11:14:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Ukulele Ike \* > \*\*You’re thinking of Academy Used Books. Which, unfortunately, has been closed for over a year now, leaving Books of Wonder as the only bookshop on the block. Academy Used Records and CDs is still there, however. \*\* Damn! It felt like I was just there a few months ago, too. I thought there was at least one grownup used books store on the south AND the north sides of 18th? Am I misremembering, or have they ALL gone out of business? Well, at least we’re not too far from the Strand and the few remaining bookstores on 4th Avenue. Damn, damn, damn. ---
**Author:** ![Sue\_Duhnym](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@Sue\_Duhnym](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sue_Duhnym)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2002, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/74 "2002-12-25T17:10:46Z")
Ammending my previous post… I (hubby too) am now a definite for Friday at Bleeker and a no for Saturday at America. All other stuff is up in the air. ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/75 "2002-12-26T17:14:29Z")
I’ll not be attending this year. ---
**Author:** ![Pucette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/278dde/32.png) [@Pucette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pucette)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/76 "2002-12-26T17:42:01Z")
Yes for me on Korean, and most probably on the bagel brunch. I doubt I’ll be making the Saturday afternoon stuff, but I’ll be there for the evening stuff both nights. Woo, I say woo! ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/77 "2002-12-26T18:34:25Z")
So, now I may be the only guy in a kilt Saturday night, and **Sue Duhnym** won’t even be there to see it? ---
**Author:** ![imthjckaz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/imthjckaz/32/3223_2.png) [@imthjckaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/imthjckaz)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/78 "2002-12-26T22:33:18Z")
**Spider Woman** and I, will officially, not be able to attend. Have fun. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![racinchikki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eada6e/32.png) [@racinchikki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racinchikki)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2002, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/79 "2002-12-27T02:09:49Z")
I got the day off from work. I’m a definite go! I might be bringing my offline friend and coworker, Vinnie. I’m breaking the news that this is a Dopefest, rather than “Let’s go to New York City,” to him very slowly and gently. 😉 I just didn’t want to make the drive and train ride down there alone, y’know? ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2002, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/80 "2002-12-27T08:07:36Z")
And **fizzy** and I, barring, again, the unforeseen, are definite no-gos. For those who’d want to help us get there, the reason is not financially-based. It’s simply that she’s not comfortable in a crowd of much of any size. DaW was difficult for her, and we got there early specifically so she could get used to an increasingly large (but not huge) crowd. This, however, is another beast entirely. Maybe next year:) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281.md?page=5)