# Return of the Son of Michigan Dope **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 15, 2002, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394 "2002-03-15T02:14:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Juniper200](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@Juniper200](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Juniper200)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2002, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/1 "2002-03-15T02:14:04Z")
On the temp board we were talking about having a dignified, sedate Michigan Dopefest in beautiful Ann Arbor. Possible dates included March 23, March 29 or March 30. I think we had settled on the 23rd, but re-reading the the other thread, that decision seems less than conclusive. So I’m breaking out the defibulator and giving this Dopefest one more shock to the chest. Are we still on? What’s the deal? Where are we going? Is man alone in an uncaring universe? Who am I? What language am I speaking? Is this thing on? ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2002, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/2 "2002-03-15T03:10:38Z")
Just let me know when. I’m pretty sure I can do it. I’l even bring a dish-to-pass, since that’s what we do here in Michigan, you know. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![mrblue92](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@mrblue92](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrblue92)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2002, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/3 "2002-03-15T03:55:57Z")
God knows they tried. But it just… won’t… die… So, do we have to have the disclaimer in here, or is it self-evident that our families will sue the Reader anyway when Cranky wigs out and kills us all? Either that, or I’ll break loose from my tether and trample a handler or two. Don’t panic. It’s all in good fun. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Brynda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2002, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/4 "2002-03-15T04:27:21Z")
I want a Michigan dopefest!!! C’mon, guys, all threat of snow is finally past and I need to celebrate spring. Cranky, we are counting on you. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Shadowfox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Shadowfox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfox)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2002, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/5 "2002-03-15T05:29:02Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Brynda \* > \*\*I want a Michigan dopefest!!! > > C’mon, guys, all threat of snow is finally past and I need to celebrate spring. Cranky, we are counting on you. 🙂 \*\* Of course, now that you have mentioned the dreaded “S” word (snow, not Spring), we will all end up driving to her place in a blizzard. Bring it on though. It wouldn’t be the first time I drove in a snowstorm just to hang out with a bunch of Dopers. ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2002, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/6 "2002-03-15T06:11:53Z")
I’ve been on the fence about it, in no small part because I wondered if people wouldn’t have enough notice if we did it next weekend. Also, it means I have to cancel a shopping trip but bunnygirl and persephone. However, we CAN reschedule it, and I think the weekend of the 23rd was a pretty good weekend for most folks. So let’s do it. Saturday night I’d like to make a potluck, although we can plan on me providing most of the hot dishes since the rest of you are driving from a distance. Except Res and Hello Again (whom I will need to inform of this–I’m not sure she’s back on the boards yet). And yes, this is not an “official” Chicago Reader event; read the disclaimer above. Other disclaimers include: I have a toddler. My house is small. I’m a lousy housekeeper. I have a dog and cat. I’m cranky (but you knew that). Also, no serious drinking because I don’t want anyone driving home hammered. Thems the rules. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Dragwyr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dragwyr/32/2855_2.png) [@Dragwyr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragwyr)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2002, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/7 "2002-03-15T12:30:25Z")
If you are still planning on it being the 23rd, I won’t be able to make it. Abbott’s close-up convention is that day. Maybe next time. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Hello\_Again](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/85e7bf/32.png) [@Hello\_Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hello_Again)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2002, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/8 "2002-03-15T17:03:07Z")
Hey I’m in for the 23rd and can even cook! The other weekend I’m being recalled to the Mothership (AKA NYC) for passover. Fun! ---
**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:** [March 15, 2002, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/9 "2002-03-15T19:40:13Z")
Oh! Have fun peeps! I’ll be sending you good vibes! ---
**Author:** ![ResIpsaLoquitor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b3f665/32.png) [@ResIpsaLoquitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ResIpsaLoquitor)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2002, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/10 "2002-03-15T20:18:02Z")
I can come! I can come! I can bring four different types of Simpsons board games if anyone wants. And since I feel bad for everyone who’s driving a distance, I could drive in circles on M-14 for two hours if that helps. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Lockfist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/838e76/32.png) [@Lockfist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lockfist)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2002, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/11 "2002-03-15T20:29:52Z")
Hey **Persephone** where in Flint are you ? I’m a Carman Ainsworth alumni, class of '91. Live in San Francisco now so I wont be able to make the Michigan Dopefest. Of course, as a Spartan I try to avoid AA at all costs anyway 😉 ---
**Author:** ![wring](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2002, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/12 "2002-03-16T00:47:57Z")
Once again really depends on son’s plans (me, I have no life). unless of course, there’s somebunny in Lansing who’d drive me?? (maybe I should email her???) anyhow. keep me in the loop please. ---
**Author:** ![Wisest\_Novel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wisest_novel/32/13329_2.png) [@Wisest\_Novel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wisest_Novel)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2002, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/13 "2002-03-16T03:57:36Z")
It’s just possible that this Ohio Doper will be passing through Ann Arbor then; I’ve always wanted to get my commercial driving license, and my dad has been taking me on his E Chicago-Detroit run when I can break away. How sure is this gig? ---
**Author:** ![Diceman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/22d042/32.png) [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2002, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/14 "2002-03-16T04:48:21Z")
I’m not sure if I’d be available. My parents are planning a family get-together. It’s probably going to be on that evening. ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2002, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/15 "2002-03-16T06:16:49Z")
It’s a sure gig. I’m gonna be home that night with the porch light on. That’s all we really need. For directions and the like, please email me. If you don’t hear back within a few days, email again because my inbox is a little chaotic what with the SDMB book swap also going on. How does 6 pm sound to people? ---
**Author:** ![Brynda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2002, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/16 "2002-03-16T13:53:42Z")
6 PM sounds good to me. Be forewarned, fellow dopers, that I am planning to bring my utterly addictive, prizewinning chocolate crack. This stuff is fantastic. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Shadowfox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Shadowfox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfox)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2002, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/17 "2002-03-16T17:16:12Z")
Well, I will definitely be there next Saturday. The hubby is probably going to be staying home with the kids though. Is there anything in particular I could bring food-wise? ---
**Author:** ![RickQ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/35a633/32.png) [@RickQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickQ)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2002, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/18 "2002-03-18T22:31:20Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Brynda \* > \*\*6 PM sounds good to me. > > Be forewarned, fellow dopers, that I am planning to bring my utterly addictive, prizewinning chocolate crack. This stuff is fantastic. 🆒 \*\* I can attest to the addictive qualities of Chocolate crack, it tastes gooooooooooood 😃 I wish I could be there, but they won’t let me into the country yet (what is taking them so long!!). I should be there in time for the next dopefest though 🙂 Rick ---
**Author:** ![Angel\_of\_the\_Lord](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/angel_of_the_lord/32/2949_2.png) [@Angel\_of\_the\_Lord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angel_of_the_Lord)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2002, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/19 "2002-03-19T08:05:13Z")
Hm. I happen to have tickets to Detroit that weekend. To see my ex. Considering that I just referred to him as an “effing, expects me to be at his beck and call, self-centered bastard who couldn’t even effing GET ME OFF,” I’m thinking that I might not have plans with him. Like, um, ever. I know this is really huge and if it can’t be done, then that’s fine, but if someone could pick me up from Detroit Metro airport (DTW) Friday afternoon and drop me off Sunday night (times changeable if need be) _and_ if that somebody or another somebody could let me stay at their place those two nights, I could go. So, yeah, not that likely…but if someone could, I could go, and I’d really, really love to do so…but I don’t wanna put anyone way the heck out…please? ::retreats:: ---
**Author:** ![wring](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2002, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394/20 "2002-03-19T19:30:32Z")
Sooo, is anyone going from the Lansing area?? I mean, really, it’s not football season, there’s no conflicting basketball game, and UOf M’s (if it has one)'s hockey team sucks, so it’s perfectly safe to travel to A squared this time of year… [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-michigan-dope/98394.md?page=2)