# Probable Mini-DopeFest at Largo Ren Fest **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 31, 2001, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probable-mini-dopefest-at-largo-ren-fest/52496 "2001-01-31T02:23:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![lurkernomore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@lurkernomore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkernomore)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2001, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probable-mini-dopefest-at-largo-ren-fest/52496/101 "2001-03-14T02:25:14Z")
**DARN!!!** Had my first sig ever, and it didn’t come out… One more try…and the box IS checked… ---
**Author:** ![maidenunicorn41](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e5b9ba/32.png) [@maidenunicorn41](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maidenunicorn41)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2001, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probable-mini-dopefest-at-largo-ren-fest/52496/102 "2001-03-14T14:20:26Z")
hey everyone. **maiden** here. \*\*purplebear, bluebear \*\* and I made it home safe. We had a great time at RenFest and might just do it again next year. **Troubleagain** just wanted to send a personal _thanks_ for inviting **Dan**. He is a sweet guy and I enjoyed my time with him. 🙂 **Lurker** , it was great meeting you and cant wait to see you again. You were everything I thought you would be and more. Hope to have you in my life for along time. **TP** forgot to wish you happy birthday. so here it is late, but meant with good intentions. it was nice meeting you. All the other dopers that I didnt get to meet \ **Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2001, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probable-mini-dopefest-at-largo-ren-fest/52496/103 "2001-03-14T19:18:54Z") > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by lurkernomore \* > Just wanted to say hi to all the folk from the Dopefest and thank them for making some out of towners welcome. **(Maidenunicorn, Purplebear and BlueBear actually DROVE from Texas! That’s dedication!)** > _Yep! But, it was well worth it to meet all of you fine folk. And the trip was fun too! 😉_ > > We had several potential dopers there too that we have to bring on board, including PrivyBoy and Carm WDNNP (from the sword show, and yes, it does mean what you think for those who were there (SanibelMan, I believe?)). > _And who gave you the idea of calling her that? Hmmmm? 😛_ > > ``` > **Thank you, TA, for recording the event. It was nice to meet you and I send my sympathy on your uncle.** The pictures can wait. Anyone who rushes you is an insensitive jerk, and I certainly should know about insensitive jerks. > > ``` > > Beautiful sign, too. And watch for the flying mice. > _Yes, indeed, thank you TA. It was such a pleasure to meet you finally. I’m just sorry that we didn’t get to spend more time getting to know one another. If you want to talk, rant, cry, whatever about your uncle, I’m here. {{{{{{{{Rhonda}}}}}}}}_ > > ``` > **Purplebear, you are always mentioned among the most loved users. Not everyone has been lucky enough to meet you yet, otherwise there would be NO other names.** > > ``` > > _BLUSH Ahem… er… BLUSH Thank you, my friend. Just trying to walk the walk, and to pass on the blessings I’ve been given along the way. It was a privilege, for both of you._ > > ``` > Maidenunicorn, so nice to finally meet you too. I really should've spent more time with you. > > ``` > > Baglady, I understand you did the buttons. Very nice. > _I quite agree! Very nice, and now I finally have one of my very own!!! 🙂_ True Pisces, thank you for the invite, and it was nice to meet you in person. And, just remember, your feet reach the ground, so you’re not. 😉 I meant what I said to you. All that I said. {{{{{{True Pisces}}}}}} Lurker, my dear. I must take violent exception to your sig. Change it immediately, as lies are not allowed on this board. And, as I said, it was only one notch, and a small one at that. You’re still a dear man, and I am blessed to have met you. {{{{{{Lurker}}}}}} Sani, you’re even cuter in person, and thank you for not hitting on bluebear. 😉 I still want to adopt you. 😃 {{{{{{Sani}}}}}} And for all of you lurkers to this thread, I realize that much is being ‘said’ that won’t make sense to anyone not there. Please forgive, as it wouldn’t be appropriate to spread some things to the board. Still, I wanted to make some things known to the people involved. With politeness, love and regret, I say to the rest of you: NUNYA. ---
**Author:** ![lurkernomore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@lurkernomore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkernomore)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2001, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probable-mini-dopefest-at-largo-ren-fest/52496/104 "2001-03-15T00:02:48Z")
Just want to say to Maidenunicorn and Purplebear that sig was actually from something before you gracious ladies arrived. The gravedigger character outside the main gate said that to me. ---
**Author:** ![lurkernomore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@lurkernomore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkernomore)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2001, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probable-mini-dopefest-at-largo-ren-fest/52496/105 "2001-03-15T05:27:53Z")
FYI - True Pisces wanted me to post that she will be housesitting for her brother for the next week or two, so her attendance will be spotty. Her bosses are unaware of the enlightenment of the boards, and they are verboten. She will be back soon. ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2001, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probable-mini-dopefest-at-largo-ren-fest/52496/106 "2001-03-15T05:42:07Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by lurkernomore \* > Just want to say to Maidenunicorn and Purplebear that sig was actually from something before you gracious ladies arrived. \*\*The gravedigger character outside the main gate said that to me. \*\* _Ooooooooooohhhhhhhhh!!!_ Ok. In that case, we’ll let you keep it. 😉 So, he thought you were the ‘plague carrier’ type, did he? Based on what? I know! It was…no, no. Couldn’t be that. It was…no, not that either. Hmmmmm. This shall require further thought. _sassy grin and wink_ ---
**Author:** ![lurkernomore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@lurkernomore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkernomore)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2001, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probable-mini-dopefest-at-largo-ren-fest/52496/107 "2001-03-15T05:50:51Z")
[QUOTE] \*Originally posted by purplebear \* \*\* > [@](#): > > _Ooooooooooohhhhhhhhh!!!_ Ok. In that case, we’ll let you keep it. 😉 > So, he thought you were the ‘plague carrier’ type, did he? Based on what? I know! It was…no, no. Couldn’t be that. It was…no, not that either. Hmmmmm. This shall require further thought. _sassy grin and wink_ \*\* Swear to God, PB! I’m not that original! Ask Sani or TroubleAgain when she returns! ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2001, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probable-mini-dopefest-at-largo-ren-fest/52496/108 "2001-03-15T06:10:51Z")
Ok, I will do that. 🙂 And, screech-owl, I’m so sorry that I missed you and Cyndar there. I wouldn’t have known you if I tripped over you, I’m afraid. I was the one in the lavender sweater, jeans, glasses, and the long blonde hair that kept getting in my eyes. I really hope to meet you next time I get that way. Or, of course, you can always come experience our Texas hospitality. 😉 ---
**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:** [March 17, 2001, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probable-mini-dopefest-at-largo-ren-fest/52496/109 "2001-03-17T01:08:54Z")
I’d forgotten how slow my brother’s machine is when I promised him I’d housesit while he’s out of town for three weeks. Luckily, one of those three was the week _I_ was out of town, so I’m only stuck on molasses for 2 weeks. Grrrr… Anyway, I wanted to thank **everyone** who showed up for the DopeFest at RenFest. It got a little hectic trying to actually **find** people at times, but getting to meet and get to know everyone was well worth it! I tried to take notes, but if there was one thing I learned it was the RenFest is **NOT** the place to take notes at. (That, and don’t ever give your best friend your notebook to hold, because invariably she’ll leave with it in her backpack!!! 🙂 ) So, just some surface thoughts… **TroubleAgain** - You, m’dear, are the greatest! The sign was awesome, and thank you for getting the buttons! You brought some cool people along to hang out with us, and my biggest regret was not getting a chance to talk more. You knew all the coolest shows to see and made the day worth while. Thank you! **elmwood** - I wish I’d had more of a chance to talk with you, too… But I was glad you came, and glad to sit next to you during the show… Its great to have someone cool to laugh with! **SanibelMan** - YOU must be lying about your age. You certainly don’t act it! I’m glad you got a chance to hang around with us a little, and I meant what I said about us getting together some time. Maybe Punta Gorda or Fort Myers? **screech-owl** - I’m sorry we lost you! We were standing there, and I turned around and you were gone! But the brief time talking outside and once we got in the gates makes me sure that we need to do this again some time! **maidenunicorn41** - Don’t worry about wishing me a late birthday… we all had other things on our minds. And you’re still ahead of most of my family! 😉 It **was** nice meeting you, though. **purplebear** - Thank you for **everything** through the whole weekend. I can never forget, and never repay, what you did for me. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me, and letting me get to know you. The award isn’t given lightly. I am so very glad you made it down. and last, but certainly not least, **lurker** - Thank you for flying 1200 miles to meet a friend. The whole week went far better than I could have ever expected, and you **are** everything I thought, and more. Don’t doubt it. With this visit, you’ve solidified a friendship for life. Oh, and thank you **so** much for not screaming out “He shot his load” during the sword show. Having Carm’s “No pants” comment on one side was bad enough! 😃 Collectively, you **all** made me glad to have asked for people to get together for this. I’m not taking any credit, other than for the initial idea. Everyone else did the rest. And I should have pictures, hopefully in the next week or so. I’m sending 3 rolls of film out to Photoworks tomorrow, so I should (hopefully) have them viewable/downloadable by the end of the week. And then, hopefully, I’ll have a chance to set up a page so all you slackers who **didn’t** come will get to see what you missed! 😉 [sub]And please tell me I **didn’t** forget anyone![/sub] ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2001, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probable-mini-dopefest-at-largo-ren-fest/52496/110 "2001-03-17T01:17:05Z")
I look forward to seeing what I missed, being that slacket that I am. I didn’t even make it to Daytona, fercrissake! ---
**Author:** ![nashiitashii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7c8e57/32.png) [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2001, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probable-mini-dopefest-at-largo-ren-fest/52496/111 "2001-03-17T01:21:23Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TruePisces \* > **And then, hopefully, I’ll have a chance to set up a page so all you slackers who didn’t come will get to see what you missed! 😉** [;)]Well, you know you guys could’ve all visited me when I was working renfest down in south Florida, but no, the only person who came to see me was Sanibelman, and it just happened to be on the day I went home sick. [/;)] BTW, I am curious to see this. When it’s up can you guys post a link? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![elmwood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmwood/32/3060_2.png) [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2001, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probable-mini-dopefest-at-largo-ren-fest/52496/112 "2001-03-18T02:56:51Z")
I do want to say “I’m sorry” for my early departure. I headed off to the jousting event after some wandering around, hoping to see youse guys. I looked and looked and looked some more, but all I saw were strangers. It was great meeting you all … 🙂 Dan ---
**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:** [March 26, 2001, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probable-mini-dopefest-at-largo-ren-fest/52496/113 "2001-03-26T00:23:14Z")
I’ve finally gotten my pictures developed from the DopeFest at RenFest earlier this month. I threw them up on a quicky website so everyone can see the fun that they missed. The site itself is nothing special (and, truth be told, neither are the pictures!), more a place to display some of the shots I took at the Festival. But if you’re interested in seeing what you missed (or remembering what you saw), just take a look [here](http://www.tzenterprises.com/straightdope/). [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probable-mini-dopefest-at-largo-ren-fest/52496.md?page=5)