# Pittsburgh Dopefest, Part II: Medea's Child Returns **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 9, 2001, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153 "2001-01-09T14:37:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Medea\_s\_Child](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Medea\_s\_Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Medea_s_Child)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2001, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/61 "2001-01-17T17:22:21Z")
Steve, if you end up needing to go fetch Guin, I’ll ride with you. I’m all for the 9th, is that where we’re settling? Jester, I’m not the most patient about this either… ---
**Author:** ![Medea\_s\_Child](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Medea\_s\_Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Medea_s_Child)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2001, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/62 "2001-01-17T17:34:51Z")
Steve, if you end up needing to go fetch Guin, I’ll ride with you. I’m all for the 9th, is that where we’re settling? Jester, I’m not the most patient about this either… ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2001, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/63 "2001-01-17T20:14:12Z")
I know, I’m just teasin’ everyone here… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![mrblue92](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@mrblue92](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrblue92)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2001, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/64 "2001-01-18T13:11:54Z")
I know you’d ride with me _if there was room_. Unfortunately, if you remember riding in my truck, I have bucket seats and don’t have extended cab. I _knew_ I should have gotten a bench seat. But when I bought the thing, I never expected having two women at once in it. I was very lonely and pretty pathetic two years ago. (No pity parties needed, thank you.) ---
**Author:** ![Medea\_s\_Child](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Medea\_s\_Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Medea_s_Child)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2001, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/65 "2001-01-18T14:56:56Z")
Oh yea. That. Well, now we learn, don’t we? (Mmm…more reasons to love my crappy truck. It can fit 8 in the cab, easy. And a pile of people/party supplies/wood in the back.) ---
**Author:** ![SpinneZiege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9e8a1a/32.png) [@SpinneZiege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpinneZiege)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2001, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/66 "2001-01-18T15:16:37Z")
Let’s just settle on the 9th. Who’s making the reservations? (remember: make 'em in the name of “Cecil Adams”) ---
**Author:** ![mrblue92](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@mrblue92](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrblue92)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2001, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/67 "2001-01-18T16:58:50Z")
So, my Child, where dwelleth this mythical truck of which you speak? Forsooth, me brother didst once have such a monster full tonneth as would contain six passengers of normal girth. But such poppycock as eight in ease? Methinks yon story tis but a fairy dream, as the Great Thirty-Point Buck and the Everlasting Keg of Beer. If we’re all agreed on the 9th, then I suggest somebody local make the reservations and provide directions for anyone who needs them. Anybody want to volunteer? ---
**Author:** ![Medea\_s\_Child](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Medea\_s\_Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Medea_s_Child)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2001, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/68 "2001-01-19T22:48:23Z")
I can make reservations, but my directions start with “Catch the 61A…” My big old truck? Its old, not pretty, old, old, old, big, old work horse truck. But boy can it haul people/stuff. It also has a top speed of about 53 mph. ---
**Author:** ![SpinneZiege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9e8a1a/32.png) [@SpinneZiege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpinneZiege)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2001, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/69 "2001-01-20T02:55:22Z")
Jester told me in meatspace yesterday that he’d make them on Saturday. (Jester: verify this for the rest of the board, _please_ ) ---
**Author:** ![Medea\_s\_Child](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Medea\_s\_Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Medea_s_Child)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2001, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/70 "2001-01-20T07:10:21Z")
Its okay, they don’t take them anyway… We can call in the day before and get our names on some “call in” list and they will “try” to give us “priority” So Le Sang and I can show up early and stake out space… ---
**Author:** ![mrblue92](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@mrblue92](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrblue92)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/71 "2001-01-25T13:12:11Z")
_bump_ Anybody else? ---
**Author:** ![Medea\_s\_Child](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Medea\_s\_Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Medea_s_Child)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/72 "2001-01-25T14:13:23Z")
What’s our running list of attendees? ---
**Author:** ![Deiket](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce7236/32.png) [@Deiket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deiket)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/73 "2001-01-25T14:23:26Z")
\ I’ve been dreading posting this for a few days now. I’m not going to be able to make it on the ninth. The reason? My father’s mid-life crisis. His firm had a raffle for… oh, it’s too horrible to say aloud!!! \ Backstreet Boys tickets. They are in his firm’s box at the Arena and he WON! \ So, because he considers himself a “cool dad”, he’s dragging me along with him. To the… B-B-Backstreet Boys concert! \ Pity me, I’m going to be not only at a concert with screaming, crying twelve year old, I’m going with my FATHER, and missing meeting y’all! I can’t believe this is happening to me. \ ---
**Author:** ![Jester](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jester/32/8223_2.png) [@Jester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jester)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/74 "2001-01-25T15:25:36Z")
Well, I know that I’M still coming. Sorry, **Deiket**. [sub]Hee hee, Backstreet Boys.[/sub]😃 ---
**Author:** ![Medea\_s\_Child](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Medea\_s\_Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Medea_s_Child)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/75 "2001-01-25T15:38:51Z")
Oh, Deiket, my goodness… No way your dad’s mid life crisis could suddenly turn toward scalping the tix and meeting your “internet friends” could it? We’ll miss you! ---
**Author:** ![mrblue92](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@mrblue92](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrblue92)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/76 "2001-01-25T16:53:51Z")
The current list of attendees is: **mrblue92 Medea’s Child Jester Guinastasia Le Sang SpinneZiege to\_be\_announced 2sense** Possibly: \*\*Philbuck Deiket:\*\* Convince your father it is suddenly your goal in life to have sex with each of the “Boys” and that you are dying to get backstage. Plaster your room with posters and put little sticky notes all over them with names for each part of their bodies and how they make you feel. “Accidentally” leave explicit love notes and sexual fantasy stories on the kitchen table. Emphasize you hate their music, but that makes you love them just that much more. If this has no effect, suddenly declare your love for N\*Sync and denounce the Backstreet Boys as scum-sucking poodle-walkers. Announce your intention to kill them all by any means necessary. Stab large knifes into the posters. Practice your “plan” by constructing a mock dynamite vest, sneaking up to your parents, throwing open your coat, and yelling “BOOM! You’re SO dead, Backstreet Boys!” Make inquiries about high-powered rifles and sniper scopes. In all likelihood, you will still miss the Dopefest due the therapy sessions, but at least you won’t have to attend the concert. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Deiket](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce7236/32.png) [@Deiket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deiket)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2001, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/77 "2001-01-26T12:59:11Z")
This is embarassing. After my post about NOT being able to come, I saw my dad last night. (He took me out to dinner after play practice) SPEAKING of play practice… (Shameless plug) Next Friday and Saturday, (Feb 2nd and 3rd), 8:00 at the Ellis School. FREE!!! Good play! Alright, I’m done. Well, I was talking with my dad, and I said “You know, EVERYthing just HAD to be scheduled for the 9th! The concert, the Dopefest (I got a funny look for that…), the opening on Hannibal…” And you know what? I found a loophole! Dad said that if these people decided not to come, which could definitly happen, then I CAN go and skip the concert. YAY!!! I think I’m going to call these people and… \ Stupid! NEVER reveal your plans… So, I’ll know tomorrow. I’ll post again. Sorry about this post, by the way. I managed to get my hands on another tub of chocolate covered expresso beans and I’m wired. They’re the only things keeping me awake… Ta for now!Hope to see you all soon! ---
**Author:** ![Medea\_s\_Child](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Medea\_s\_Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Medea_s_Child)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2001, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/78 "2001-01-26T14:33:11Z")
Where’s the Ellis School and can I get there by bus? I’ve heard some rumbling that we should just move it back to the 23… any other opinions? How would that fit with people’s schedules? Would more people be able to come? ---
**Author:** ![Jester](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jester/32/8223_2.png) [@Jester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jester)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2001, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/79 "2001-01-26T15:03:08Z")
**Medea’s Child** , Ellis is indeed accessible by bus, seeing as how it’s right on Fifth Avenue. It’s down towards the end of 5th, by Mellon Park and whatnot. A bit more easy to get to than my school, unfortunately. I think we should try to keep it at the 9th for a little while longer. Both dates are good on my schedule, but I’ve already got the 9th marked down and whatnot, and there’s a chance **Deiket** can come. If anybody disagrees, feel free to smack me upside the head. ---
**Author:** ![Deiket](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce7236/32.png) [@Deiket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deiket)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2001, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-dopefest-part-ii-medeas-child-returns/49153/80 "2001-01-26T15:55:26Z")
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