# SF Bay Area Dopefest Update II **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 10, 2000, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555 "2000-11-10T00:26:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2000, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/21 "2000-11-16T23:28:43Z")
We have the necessary quorum and the invites should go out tonight or tomorrow at the latest. This is going to be a blast. Please bring musical instruments of all sorts. A six pack of your favorite Mexican beer would be nice too. There will be a menu and questionaire included with the invitations. Thanks to all of you for responding. ---
**Author:** ![tshirts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/839c29/32.png) [@tshirts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tshirts)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2000, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/22 "2000-11-17T01:46:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by tshirts \* > \*\*Thanks for coming **MysterEcks** and **Fanny May**! > **Zenster** and **oldscratch** I wish I could make plans for December with certainty, but I’m at the mercy of a client and may be out of town for him. Will know closer to the date. Thanks for organizing the Dopefest, I’ll come if I can. 🙂 \*\* But it now seems clear I’ll be in town, so I’m coming. Will send phone # by email. ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2000, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/23 "2000-11-18T21:43:36Z")
I just finished composing the invitation. It should go out today. Cameran is reviewing it for release. We still haven’t heard from **Seadiver**! Thank you to everyone who has been so kind to respond to me by email. This is going to be one great party. ---
**Author:** ![Great\_Dave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/46a35a/32.png) [@Great\_Dave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Dave)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2000, 8:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/24 "2000-11-20T08:27:15Z")
apparently I don’t check in here at Mpsims enough. I’ve missed every single dopefest since I joined, mostly because I find out about them to late. anyhow, I live in Alameda and I’m willing to carpool with anyone who wants to. I have a truck at my disposal, so two people is all I can really take. otherwise, I think I might just take BART and bike. And if your really lucky, I’ll bring some homebrew. ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2000, 8:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/25 "2000-11-20T08:46:21Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by BigDaddyD \* > \*\*apparently I don’t check in here at Mpsims enough. I’ve missed every single dopefest since I joined, mostly because I find out about them to late. anyhow, I live in Alameda and I’m willing to carpool with anyone who wants to. I have a truck at my disposal, so two people is all I can really take. otherwise, I think I might just take BART and bike. And if your really lucky, I’ll bring some homebrew. \*\* **BigDaddyD** , you get your butt into the invite list right away! Send me an email with your evening phone number ASAP and you’ll get an invite. We just finished proofing the invitation last night. Chris ---
**Author:** ![SeaDiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@SeaDiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDiver)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2000, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/26 "2000-11-20T17:33:46Z")
sorry I hadn’t responded sooner, Zenster- I’ll be there ---
**Author:** ![tatertot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@tatertot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tatertot)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2000, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/27 "2000-11-20T17:38:23Z")
Would the SeaDiver, Snoooopy and jj/Troy please e-mail me? It’s in regard to the postcard y’all sent us DupDopers from the Folsom St. Fair. My e-mail is [tatelong@yahoo.com](mailto:tatelong@yahoo.com) Thanks! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![woodstockbirdybird](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/woodstockbirdybird/32/7905_2.png) [@woodstockbirdybird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstockbirdybird)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2000, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/28 "2000-11-20T22:41:25Z")
Sorry, I just found out about this from Snooopy, but I’d love to attend if it’s not too late. I look forward to meeting all of you. ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2000, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/29 "2000-11-21T04:47:48Z")
The invitations have been sent out. If you do not receive one please email me with your phone number and I will get one out to you right away. Please respond with what sort of foods you might bring or any of the other stuff listed in the invite. We are also looking for musical instruments. Something that would be especially nice is if someone had a laptop with a wireless or onboard modem so we could run the party thread downstairs instead of up in the computer room. Everybody please RSVP with your input. This is going to be a great party. Chris ---
**Author:** ![Snooooopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@Snooooopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snooooopy)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2000, 8:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/30 "2000-11-22T08:58:09Z")
In preparation for the party, I will diligently practice the one song – R.E.M.'s “Driver 8” – that I can sort of make it all the way through on my guitar. ---
**Author:** ![Kyla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eada6e/32.png) [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2000, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/31 "2000-11-26T05:47:29Z")
Okay, I have managed to get the day off. I hadn’t thought about it, but it seems to me that it would also be good to get the next day off as well. I doubt this will happen, as it would require a minor miracle. However, I will be there on Saturday! I play the flute, but I can’t imagine why anyone would want me to bring it with me. Details: I will be bussing into the City, and BARTing to Pleasanton. Can those of us making that trek meet up somewhere so as to make that journey together? We could do brunch somewhere, too, before heading under the bay, that would be fun, anyone up for that? Zenster, I will email you, too, btw. ---
**Author:** ![Rasa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rasa/32/3578_2.png) [@Rasa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rasa)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2000, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/32 "2000-11-26T05:53:42Z")
Ooo Snooooop–REM. Cool! 3 more days till I leave… just thought I’d share the love with y’all. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2000, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/33 "2000-11-29T01:30:42Z")
Here is a list of the volunteers and what they are going to bring. As you can see there are plenty of opportunities. (hint hint) **Party Menu (suggestions welcome)** ``` **Dish & Contributor** ``` Salsa Casera **Zenster** Pico de Gallo **Zenster** Salsa Jalapeño **Zenster** Pork taco meat **Zenster** Beef taco meat **Zenster** Chile de Guaillo **Zenster** Chorizo **Zenster** Spanish rice **Zenster** Guacamole **Zenster** Flour tortillas (large) **Zenster** **Dishes Still Needed** Frijoles (Beans) **woodstockbirdybird** Ceviche (Seafood salad) Salad (Tossed greens) Salami plate (Pepper, Dry, Toscano, Coppa, Beef) Cheese Plate **Slackergirl** Crackers French bread Yellow corn tortillas White corn tortillas Flour tortillas (small) **woodstockbirdybird** Yellow corn tortilla chips Tomatoes Iceberg Lettuce Monterey Jack cheese Pepper Jack cheese Cilantro White onions Parmesan cheese Sour cream Cabbage **Drinks** Sodas **Snooooopy & woodstockbirdybird** Beer Wine Juice Sangria Tequila **Snooooopy** Margarita mixer **Snooooopy** Ice **Other Items** Paper plates Napkins Plastic utensils Paper towels Paper tablecloth(s) Spare ice chests Name tags Felt pens Laptop with onboard modem Digital camera(s) Backgammon sets \*Someone mentioned that they would be able to bring a laptob with onboard modem, whoever it was, please email me about this. There is a downstairs phone jack so this would be most excellent. **SeaDiver** please email me about you bringing the Playstation II.\* _ **Confirmed Attendees** _ **Oldscratch** **Rasa** **Zyzzyva** **Sassy** **PepperlandGirl** **Snooooopy** **Slackergirl** **Jack Batty** **Punoqllads** **tshirts** **wevets** **woodstockbirdybird** **SeaDiver** ---
**Author:** ![zyzzyva](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@zyzzyva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zyzzyva)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2000, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/34 "2000-11-30T00:07:20Z")
I’ve got the digital camera covered. Was planning on bringing it anyway. ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2000, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/35 "2000-11-30T00:42:15Z")
Here is a list of the volunteers and what they are going to bring. As you can see there are plenty of opportunities. **(hint hint)** **Party Menu (suggestions welcome)** ``` **Dish & Contributor** ``` Salsa Casera **Zenster** Pico de Gallo **Zenster** Salsa Jalapeño **Zenster** Pork taco meat **Zenster** Beef taco meat **Zenster** Chile de Guaillo **Zenster** Chorizo **Zenster** Spanish rice **Zenster** Guacamole **Zenster** Flour tortillas (large) **Zenster** **Dishes Still Needed** (Come on gang get it together!) Frijoles (Beans) **woodstockbirdybird** Ceviche (Seafood salad) **Camster** Salad & dressing (Tossed greens) Salami plate (Pepper, Dry, Toscano, Coppa, Beef) Cheese Plate **slackergirl** Crackers **slackergirl** French bread **slackergirl** Yellow corn tortillas White corn tortillas Flour tortillas (small) **woodstockbirdybird** Yellow corn tortilla chips **Camster** _ **Would someone please volunteer to bring the salad bar!** _ Tomatoes Iceberg Lettuce Monterey Jack cheese **Zenster** Pepper Jack cheese Cilantro White onions Parmesan cheese Sour cream **Zenster** Cabbage **Drinks** Sodas **Snooooopy & woodstockbirdybird** Beer Wine Juice Sangria Tequila **Snooooopy** Margarita mixer **Snooooopy** Ice **Other Items** Paper plates Napkins Plastic utensils Paper towels **Zenster** Paper tablecloth(s) **Zenster** Spare ice chests Name tags Felt pens Laptop with onboard modem **slackergirl** Digital camera(s) **zyzzyva** Backgammon sets **SeaDiver** please email me about you bringing the Playstation II.\* _ **Confirmed Attendees** _ **Oldscratch** **Rasa** **Zyzzyva** **Sassy** **PepperlandGirl** **Snooooopy** **Slackergirl** **Jack Batty** **Punoqllads** **tshirts** **wevets** **woodstockbirdybird** **SeaDiver** ---
**Author:** ![Snooooopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@Snooooopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snooooopy)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2000, 10:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/36 "2000-12-01T10:10:09Z")
And so the festivities creep ever closer. I’ve been practicing “Driver 8” every night this week. I’ve been trying to add a Husker Du song, too, but that may be asking too much of myself. ---
**Author:** ![slackergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b38774/32.png) [@slackergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slackergirl)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2000, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/37 "2000-12-01T16:57:32Z")
I don’t think you need to worry about it being great Snooooopy, if you wait long enough to start playing, most everyone will be drunk, and therefore easy to convince that you played it right. But I think you knew that, 'cause aren’t you the one who signed up to bring the tequila? ---
**Author:** ![woodstockbirdybird](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/woodstockbirdybird/32/7905_2.png) [@woodstockbirdybird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstockbirdybird)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2000, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/38 "2000-12-01T17:02:27Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Snooooopy \* > \*\*And so the festivities creep ever closer. I’ve been practicing “Driver 8” every night this week. I’ve been trying to add a Husker Du song, too, but that may be asking too much of myself. \*\* Hey Snooooop, I do a pretty good Michael Stipe impression… ---
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2000, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/39 "2000-12-01T18:20:20Z")
Sorry everyone, I just saw this post for the first time today (guess I should visit MPSIMS more often). Anyway, have fun and maybe next time! ---
**Author:** ![Stuffy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@Stuffy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stuffy)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2000, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555/40 "2000-12-01T18:56:51Z")
Is the date and time still the same? It appears my flight was cancelled and I won’t be going to SoCal till Sunday night or Monday morning, maybe I can drop in for a minute or two. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopefest-update-ii/40555.md?page=3)