# San DiegDopefest II - June 14-15, 2003 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 14, 2003, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133 "2003-05-14T04:18:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/81 "2003-06-13T16:19:40Z")
Just checking in to confirm our intention of being there for both dinner Saturday night and brunch Sunday morning. I regret that we can’t be specific at this point about when we’ll be arriving and what part of Balboa Park we’ll be in when. No one chimed in and said they wanted to join us, so we didn’t make any hard and fast plans. But mostly it’s because Thomas is coming off of working night shift and has to re-adjust his body back to a daytime schedule, so we’re not sure how early we’ll actually be taking off from L.A. We’ll definitely look forward to seeing everyone at dinner, though! And in case anyone wants to leave any messages for us or needs to reach us for any reason, we’ll be staying at the [Studio 819 Hotel](http://www.studio819.com/welcome.htm), which is only 0.45 miles from Corvettes – so right nearby! Can’t wait to see everyone! ---
**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:** [June 13, 2003, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/82 "2003-06-13T16:51:19Z")
OK, looking at the brunch list, these are the people who have explicitly said they’re going: **Esprix & the chew toy 😉 scout1222 jkusters & thomasm Shayna & Spiny Norman** I can’t assume everyone who just said “I’m coming” meant both Saturday and Sunday, so that’s it. I’m going to change the reservation to this low-ball number of 7, but I’m fairly certain their brunches don’t sell out, so if more people want to attend, I don’t think it’ll be a problem to add more chairs to the table. That prevents me from paying for no-shows, but everyone can still participate, even at the last minute. As for dinner, this is what I have: **Astroboy14 Astrogirl Edwardina Encinitas Esprix jkusters MonkeyMensch phouka scout1222 Shayna Spiny Norman Tastycorn thomasm The\_Stranger** That makes 14. Anyone else, including those on the “maybe” list, I didn’t get a definite “yes” from you, so you’re not in the above list. _However_, I’ll pad the reservations in case anyone forgot to post to the thread or can make it last-minute, so **please come even if you’re not listed above!** **Shayna** , thanks for the efforts, and enjoy Balboa Park. I know where you’re staying, and I understand it’s a neat place, so do enjoy. Wow. It’s tomorrow. Whee! 😃 Looking forward to seeing everyone! Esprix ---
**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:** [June 13, 2003, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/83 "2003-06-13T16:55:48Z")
Actually, disregard my notes about reservations for Saturday at Corvette - they don’t _take_ reservations, so as long as we’re all there at the same time, they’ll be able to seat all of us (and don’t worry about a wait - it’s a _huge_ place). Esprix ---
**Author:** ![Astroboy14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/df705f/32.png) [@Astroboy14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astroboy14)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/84 "2003-06-13T19:47:21Z")
Tomorrow? Hey! I guess it is! I s’pose I ought to figure out where Corvette’s is tonight so we can get there tomorrow… 😛 See you all there! ---
**Author:** ![Encinitas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@Encinitas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Encinitas)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/85 "2003-06-13T19:52:52Z")
Oh **Esprix** , I’m planning on going to Lips too. I’m sorry if I wasn’t explicit(!) enough for you. I hope you can fit me in. See you tomorrow. ---
**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:** [June 13, 2003, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/86 "2003-06-13T21:07:51Z")
It shouldn’t be a problem, **Encinitas**. And **Astro** , check the link in the OP - might be able to help you out. Esprix ---
**Author:** ![macabresoul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e68b1a/32.png) [@macabresoul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/macabresoul)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2003, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/87 "2003-06-13T22:23:35Z")
Hey, I live in Laguna Beach. I’ll be there! Lookin forward to meeting you all, even though you all probably don’t know me! See you all there! ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2003, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/88 "2003-06-14T19:48:45Z")
Well, I’m not going to make it. This is the first weekend without “June Gloom”; and as much as I dislike the sun, I can’t pass up the first oppportunity this year to get into the kayak. Not that I wouldn’t enjoy meeting up with you all! I live the Dopefests! But the call of the water is strong, and the 'yak is on top of the vehicle. Now I just need to wait for the laundry to dry… Have fun! ---
**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:** [June 14, 2003, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/89 "2003-06-14T21:32:02Z")
Wow - in a mere 4.5 hours I’ll be Doping it up. w00t! Esprix ---
**Author:** ![Encinitas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@Encinitas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Encinitas)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2003, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/90 "2003-06-15T00:12:44Z")
I’m sorry guys. I’m over committed tonight so I won’t be at the Corvette Diner. But I am planning on Lips tomorrow. My apologies. Encinitas ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stranger\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/87869e/32.png) [@The\_Stranger\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stranger_1)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2003, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/91 "2003-06-15T16:08:25Z")
That was fun! I’ll wait for Shayna or Esprix to post details… they’ll be much more eloquent than I ever will. ---
**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:** [June 16, 2003, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/92 "2003-06-16T06:10:26Z")
I just got home from a fun-filled but tiring day. I’ll post tomorrow. Thanks for everyone for coming! w005t! 😃 Esprix ---
**Author:** ![jkusters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/fbc32d/32.png) [@jkusters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jkusters)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2003, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/93 "2003-06-16T19:28:10Z")
Had a great time, even though I bowed out early from Corvette’s (was developing a pounding headache from the noise and being over-tired). Lips was a hoot, and 'twas great fun getting Yudi to blush. Now he’ll **never** post to Straight Dope! 😃 Thanks everyone, and I promise to try and post a bit more (now that I’m gonna be employed again ;)). JOhn. ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2003, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/94 "2003-06-16T19:34:16Z")
Anyone have any pictures we can see? Especially pics so that everyone can know the cuteness that is Astrogirl and Yudi. 😛 ---
**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:** [June 16, 2003, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/95 "2003-06-16T19:51:22Z")
Jeez, I lose my chew toy to a drag queen, and now the Dopers are chomping at the bit. Down, you animals! 😃 Esprix ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2003, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/96 "2003-06-16T20:57:42Z")
Bah! I got eyes, man! Besides, on my list of unattainable men to go after in case Jerry doesn’t last, he’s certainly not at the top. He’s probably wedged in there right behind Mo Rocca. 😃 ---
**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:** [June 16, 2003, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/97 "2003-06-16T21:12:55Z")
Aw, Jerry was a cutie, tho! 🙂 Esprix ---
**Author:** ![jkusters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/fbc32d/32.png) [@jkusters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jkusters)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2003, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/98 "2003-06-16T23:35:51Z")
Beyond being generally intellectually gifted, the dopers I have met to date are all (and I mean _all_ (with the possible exception of **Esprix** 😉 )) above average in attractiveness. Of course the two qualities very much do go hand in hand. We got a few pictures. I’ll see about getting them uploaded tonight. Cheers! JOhn. ---
**Author:** ![SisterCoyote](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/958977/32.png) [@SisterCoyote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SisterCoyote)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2003, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/99 "2003-06-16T23:52:23Z")
I am bummed that I had to miss it. **CelticCowboy** and I commiserated about bad timing. So, when’s the next one?\* 😉 \*[sub]I do not organize. Ever.[/sub] ---
**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:** [June 17, 2003, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133/100 "2003-06-17T02:52:48Z")
That’s funny, **Sister** , since I was going to mention that I’m not going to do the next one, as my plate is too full. But I’ll attend if someone makes the arrangements. I’ll also probably make the next LA one as well, whenever that may be. Esprix [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-diegdopefest-ii-june-14-15-2003/175133.md?page=6)