# Pittsburgh Micro-Dopefest **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 21, 2003, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003 "2003-07-21T21:05:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2003, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/41 "2003-07-29T05:39:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by HideoHo \* > > \*\*So far, my unofficial count from this thread and people I know personally… > > **Esprix** > > The last two aren’t actually coming… As a matter of fact, [I will be in Pittsburgh on August 2](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=200776). > [@](#): > > … I just know they do vanity searches on a regular basis and they’re both going to be highly confused as to why THIS thread pops up. Then, the conversation that ensues will ensure that this thread stays on the first page so I don’t have to check in as often. And just for that, I won’t come to your stinkin’ Dopefest. Esprix ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2003, 9:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/42 "2003-07-29T09:56:08Z")
OK, how about lunch at Pennsic, then? Do you honestly think I’m going to let you get within 100 miles of me and _not_ try to grab hold of you (OK, not in that way!). 😉 For you, o Fabulous Dispeller of Ignorance and Speaker To God, I will even provide transportation from Pennsic to this Dopefest. If anyone else is interested, I can fit 2 other people. CJ ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2003, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/43 "2003-07-29T16:31:03Z")
As I said in the other thread, an interesting thought, but first I won’t be landing on Saturday until about 10:30 at night, and second I go to Pennsic to get away from reality, even if it’s a Dopefest far, far away. Esprix ---
**Author:** ![HideoHo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/3ec8ea/32.png) [@HideoHo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HideoHo)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2003, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/44 "2003-07-29T19:24:19Z")
Right, all we need now is **Scylla** to come in and say he’s got a Blimp Self Defense semenar at South Park, so he too will be in Pittsburgh, but not coming. It’s a shame you’ll be so close but missing it, **Esprix** , it’ll be a good time. Maybe next E3 a few LA and San Diego people can get together for dinner and a party. In other news, I gave wrong directions to Lake Shore Drive. It’s one way, so when coming into the park, there is a light at Kummer road. Make a left there, then an immediate right and you are on Lake Shore Drive. It will be on your left. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5ac83/32.png) [@The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Mad_Hermit)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2003, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/45 "2003-07-29T22:32:27Z")
So, who else is coming? …the broken record plays on… ---
**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:** [July 30, 2003, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/46 "2003-07-30T00:32:57Z")
Aw, damn, we almost had _THE_ Gay Guy!!! I never meet ANYONE famous. Humfph! Oh, and I might need a ride to the place. I’m thinking about making a rye bread and cheese dip trencher… Also, what about pop? Should we bring a cooler and ice with cans? (I don’t drink). ---
**Author:** ![HideoHo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/3ec8ea/32.png) [@HideoHo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HideoHo)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2003, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/47 "2003-07-30T01:10:00Z")
I’ll bring the soda. If you want to bring some too, feel free, or just let me know what you drink. I’ve got a Costco trip planned for friday. My boss is described as the Emelda Marcos of coolers (at one time, 10 different ones stacked up next to the door), so I think I should be able to get one of those too. If you end up needing a ride, I’ll be happy to get you. I’m going to get there a bit early with a few friends to make sure we have everything needed, ~2 or so. Just let me know. l don’t drink either, so I can drive you home safely, too. Well, ok, maybe not safely, but at least sober. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5ac83/32.png) [@The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Mad_Hermit)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2003, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/48 "2003-07-30T04:09:02Z")
I notice that the weather forecast says there may be some rain on Saturday. Is there a pavilion or rain shelter at the site? I can’t drink; I might be able to give someone a ride home safely. ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2003, 10:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/49 "2003-07-30T10:35:44Z")
**Guinastasia** , my e-mail address is in my profile. Let me know if you need a lift. As I mentioned a couple of years ago, I hereby give you my word that I am not a psycho axe-murder (swords are a different matter!). More to the point, I can navigate outside my quadrant of the city. CJ ---
**Author:** ![HideoHo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/3ec8ea/32.png) [@HideoHo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HideoHo)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2003, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/50 "2003-07-30T16:42:58Z")
Yeah, we’ve got a shelter, so the rain won’t matter too much. I’ll just have to remember to not wear a white tshirt. No one wants to see THAT. I too would give my word that I’m not a psycho axe-murder, but geez, do you ever really know? I guess that since I don’t actually own an axe, I’m ok. I hope. Also, I’ll bring a few friends along, so we’ve got enough people for frisbee, football, cards or whatever we’re doing for entertainment. I’ll make sure they don’t drink all the SDMB beer. ---
**Author:** ![Isosleepy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/isosleepy/32/479_2.png) [@Isosleepy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isosleepy)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2003, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/51 "2003-07-31T02:51:52Z")
Ok, now, how much beer should I bring… anything else? email in profile. ---
**Author:** ![HideoHo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/3ec8ea/32.png) [@HideoHo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HideoHo)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2003, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/52 "2003-07-31T04:01:50Z")
Your email isn’t in the profile, actually. I’m assuming there will be 15 people or so, however several will not be drinking. I’m sure a case would be plenty, but bring what you think proper. There will be plenty of ice to keep it cool, at least. As for anything else, dessert, snack foods, whatever. It’s up to you. Just bring yourself and any friends you want to hang out and have a good time. ---
**Author:** ![samclem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2003, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/53 "2003-07-31T04:31:00Z")
> [@](#): > > I never meet ANYONE famous. Humfph! So, what am I? _chopped liver_? ---
**Author:** ![Isosleepy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/isosleepy/32/479_2.png) [@Isosleepy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isosleepy)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2003, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/54 "2003-07-31T14:09:45Z")
fixed the email thing ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2003, 9:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/55 "2003-08-01T09:44:09Z")
I think I need to make a slight change in the menu. I’m worn out and burned out, so would anyone mind if I substituted a great honkin’ bucket of KFC for the sausage rolls? Just as much cholesterol, but not homemade. **samclem** , I guess we’ll find out on Saturday, won’t we.😉 Looking forward to meeting you. CJ ---
**Author:** ![Chicago\_Faucet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chicago_faucet/32/13910_2.png) [@Chicago\_Faucet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chicago_Faucet)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2003, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/56 "2003-08-01T12:05:53Z")
I’m so embarrased that I hadn’t noticed this thread sooner. Count me in. But I need a recap of the date/time, location, and what I need to bring. ---
**Author:** ![HideoHo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/3ec8ea/32.png) [@HideoHo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HideoHo)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2003, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/57 "2003-08-01T22:34:47Z")
I swear I posted this to you like 2 hours ago, it just didn’t take. Anyways, 3pm, North Park, Little Mama Grove on Lake Shore Drive. If you need a ride or anything, give me an e-mail at [john@vgonetwork.com](mailto:john@vgonetwork.com) or post in here and someone will see it. I’ll only be around sporadically to check my email till then, but I will get back to you. Bring whatever you like, though we’ve got drinks and beer covered. KFC is fine, **Siege** but my friend who is coming works there, so we’ll have to find some shiney object to distract her or she will talk about it all day. Just so you know. ---
**Author:** ![samclem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2003, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/58 "2003-08-02T02:02:33Z")
I know it’s getting late, but enlighten this poor Ohio boy. Youse guys have a “North Park” in downtown PIttsburgh. You also have a “North Park” up near the turnpike. I’m assuming(now) that it’s the one near the turnpike. This could be confusing. Glad I went back and read directions. What through me off was someone’s reference to the Ft. Pitt. tunnel. That made me think of downtown, and I searched, and, low and behold, there’s a park downtown called “north park.” ---
**Author:** ![samclem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2003, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/59 "2003-08-02T02:14:43Z")
And I know that “threw” is not spelled “through.” ---
**Author:** ![The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5ac83/32.png) [@The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Mad_Hermit)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2003, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003/60 "2003-08-02T03:08:17Z")
Ah, well. I sent you an email, **sam** , with vague directions. I guess I’ll bring some burgers to burn, charcoal, some tablecloths, napkins, cups, plates, and plasticware. (It’s already packed.) And some beer. I’ll be there, regardless of weather- but I’m watching it carefully. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pittsburgh-micro-dopefest/190003.md?page=4)