# 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:** 5
**Author:** ![Soda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cc9497/32.png) [@Soda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soda)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2002, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/81 "2002-12-27T21:56:31Z")
I’m flying in on Thursday, and I’ll be doing most of everything. You should ask JoeyHemlock about the Korean thing on Thursday though, if he’s going, I’m going. I plan on going with GeoBill to the Museum on Saturday, and would very much like to have a ton of bagels before I fly back home on Sunday. BTW, will I be the only Euro-Doper? And how much should I be able to charge for Swedish Kisses? ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2002, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/82 "2002-12-27T22:17:20Z")
The current exchange rate is 1.35 Swedish Kisses per US Kilt Check. ---
**Author:** ![Soda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cc9497/32.png) [@Soda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soda)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2002, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/83 "2002-12-27T22:52:49Z")
But, there’s only one of me, and many men in kilts. However will I be able to check all kilts? What if I kiss someone who’s not in a kilt? What will I check then? ---
**Author:** ![SparrowHawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac8455/32.png) [@SparrowHawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SparrowHawk)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2002, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/84 "2002-12-27T23:42:04Z")
I would just like to take this opportunity to say that I am **_totally_ bummed** that I am not able to get back there this winter. Snow on Christmas an’ a DopeFest an’ _every_thing and here I am stuck in the frickin’ tropics… grumblemumbleragginfragginnutpuckers… Enjoy, all. ---
**Author:** ![JoeyHemlock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7ba0ec/32.png) [@JoeyHemlock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoeyHemlock)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2002, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/85 "2002-12-28T01:54:50Z")
I’m in for Korean on Thursday (so apparently **Soda** is too). Friday night at the bar is a definite. Saturday afternoon, I don’t know. I’ll glom on to someone. Saturday night at America is a definite. Sunday morning at **Billdo** ’s is a very good thing. ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2002, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/86 "2002-12-28T02:10:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Soda \* > \*\* What if I kiss someone who’s not in a kilt? What will I check then? \*\* I’m sure you’ll think of something. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2002, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/87 "2002-12-28T05:08:29Z")
Are there any NYDopers that have a bit of space for the Weird One and I? ---
**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:** [December 28, 2002, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/88 "2002-12-28T05:34:13Z")
I’d like to join folks for the Natural History Museum… I love that place, and haven’t been since I was a wee tot. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![DAVEW0071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e19b73/32.png) [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2002, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/89 "2002-12-28T13:41:24Z")
> [@](#): > > Originally posted by Soda > What if I kiss someone who’s not in a kilt? What will I check then? * * * Originally posted by Geobabe > [@](#): > > I’m sure you’ll think of something. 😉 I’m sure the guy will think of something, too. Uh, you doin’ fedora checks, **soda**? Goatee checks? Anything? ---
**Author:** ![DAVEW0071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e19b73/32.png) [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2002, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/90 "2002-12-28T13:44:00Z")
Oh, I forgot to add… **Billdo** check yer email, willya? ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2002, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/91 "2002-12-29T03:35:28Z")
OK, my status. It looks like I am leaving from Poughkippsie train station with **racinchikki**. And it seems she might not need a ride to the station, but I’m still available for one if you do. I’ll arrive at the samne time, so if I could get picked up with her I would appreciate whoever said they would do it. I will be attending dinner at America resteraunt, and hopefully the bagel brunch. It depends on when that commuter rail travels… ---
**Author:** ![racinchikki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eada6e/32.png) [@racinchikki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racinchikki)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2002, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/92 "2002-12-29T03:56:37Z")
Right, **bouv** , I don’t need a ride now, but thanks for the offer. Poughkeepsie’s an hour and a half from here, so if you’re coming from … um… that Rensasomething-city I can’t spell, as your email address suggests, it’s probably closer to two. I’m not sure where in P’sie the station is, so if you do, let me know? What time do you wish to board the train? ---
**Author:** ![Canby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7c8e57/32.png) [@Canby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Canby)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2002, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/93 "2002-12-29T17:15:11Z")
Okay, I’ll be skipping Thursday but I’ll be there Friday night all the way through Sunday brunch. Probably do the Museum of Natural History on Saturday. This time last year I was lurking in the planning thread, trying to get up the nerve to go. Awfully glad I did. 😃 Is it Friday yet? ---
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2002, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/94 "2002-12-29T19:34:31Z")
I know this thread is for those attending but, I wanted to wish my fellow birthday dopers, \*\*racinchikki \*\* and **Zappo** a safe and happy birthday. I so wish I could be there. I will raise a glass for each of you on January 5th. Honey ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2002, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/95 "2002-12-29T23:55:46Z")
Well, thank you **Honey**! And the same to you. We shall be sure to raise a glass for you, too. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2002, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/96 "2002-12-30T21:43:19Z")
Anyone interested in getting together for a late lunch (meet 1:30-2pm) on Friday? My train’s scheduled to get in around 12:45, and once I drop my bags at the Red Roof, I’ll be looking for food, which is always best with good company. I’m thinking deli, but I’m flexible. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Ceejaytee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ceejaytee/32/2956_2.png) [@Ceejaytee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ceejaytee)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2002, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/97 "2002-12-30T22:09:15Z")
The Tees are definitely in for the dim sum on Saturday afternoon. We will not be at the dinner or any of the other events though. Dim sum fits in well with BabyTee’s schedule. Sounds great! ---
**Author:** ![vix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a88e4f/32.png) [@vix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vix)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2002, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/98 "2002-12-31T00:56:22Z")
I’m RSVPing for two brave non-Dopers. Lisa will be joining us for dinner on Thursday, dim sum (I think?) and the subway tour on Saturday, dinner on Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Lynne has yet to confirm her plans, but please put her down for a tentative on Thursday dinner and Sunday brunch. If anyone knows of people who plan to come but haven’t RSVPed yet, please encourage them to do so! [sub]Woo![/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Kaf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/fbc32d/32.png) [@Kaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kaf)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2002, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/99 "2002-12-31T01:15:25Z")
I’m doing my best to show up if y’all don’t mind a newbie poking his head into the good times. Probably just the evening events on Friday and Saturday. ---
**Author:** ![Rasa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rasa/32/3578_2.png) [@Rasa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rasa)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2002, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281/100 "2002-12-31T01:21:49Z")
I am 99.9% certain that I won’t be there. I work 6 days a week, and I had to take a lot of time off last month for medical stuff. I work for a really small company, where we all put in a lot of time, so it kind of taxed the rest of the staff. I wouldn’t feel right asking for a Saturday off when everyone else has to work, after taking all that time off. I thought of driving up Friday after work (cuz **broccoli!** will be here for good as of tomorrow so I’d have a travel partner) and back that night, but… I know I’d end up having too much fun and I’d call in sick to work, and that would be a suck thing to do to my coworkers. I can’t believe **kaf** will be on my coast and I’ll miss him! You all have fun, be (relatively) safe, and take pictures. I’ll be thinking of you. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-schedule-jan-2-5-2003-please-check-in/144281.md?page=6)