# SF Bay Dopers- Meetup or Dopefest? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 4, 2005, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700 "2005-04-04T18:02:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![voguevixen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b5ac83/32.png) [@voguevixen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voguevixen)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2005, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/41 "2005-04-08T02:25:47Z")
> [@inkleberry](#): > > Well, I was gonna wear a name tag with my IRL and Doper names. Unless that’s too dorky. I think the SOP is to say to ask the hostess if there is a Cecil Adams party. If there’s not, establish one so everyone else will be directed to that table. For the record, you will know me because I look like Roger Ebert with smaller breasts. ---
**Author:** ![Snooooopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@Snooooopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snooooopy)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2005, 7:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/42 "2005-04-09T07:22:41Z")
> [@voguevixen](#): > > For the record, you will know me because I look like Roger Ebert with smaller breasts. Plus, your understated fashion sense. ---
**Author:** ![SpoilerVirgin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@SpoilerVirgin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpoilerVirgin)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2005, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/43 "2005-04-11T23:19:59Z")
Are we still on for Zachary’s at 6:30 on Sunday? **psychobunny** and I will be there. ---
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2005, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/44 "2005-04-11T23:50:40Z")
> [@voguevixen](#): > > As someone who also hates chunky tomatoes, I’m sure you are well practiced in picking them out of everything as I am. If not, I’d be willing to order a special “no tomatoes” pizza to split with you. (That’s like cheese and dough, right? SLOBBER!) > > WTF? Who is this polite and solicitous person and what have you done with VOGUEVIXEN?!?! > > This is one of the best venues picked in my opinion (even though I’ve never been there). For some reason someone always wants to showcase their neighborhood Ethiopian Raw Foods restaurant or something. I am even willing to overlook the fact that they do not have a full bar. (I’m assuming that’s the case, anyway.) What can I say? I love getting fat almost as much as getting drunk! Thanks for the offer–Zach’s is my wife’s fave, but the chunkiness is a definite non-starter. I’m actually quite surprised the Dopefest is being held there because every time I pass by, the place is overflowing. I’ve never once had occasion to sit down in there–To Go is always the only viable option (that or sitting in the small Mexican place across the street). Maybe next time–The Blue Nile on Telegraph is terrific Ethiopian food, so we’ll convert you yet, VV. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![inkleberry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f17d59/32.png) [@inkleberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inkleberry)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2005, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/45 "2005-04-12T00:10:35Z")
> [@SpoilerVirgin](#): > > Are we still on for Zachary’s at 6:30 on Sunday? **psychobunny** and I will be there. We are still on! Ok, final count time! If you are coming, please rsvp to oaustinsmall at eartlink dot net. Include how many people will be coming in your email. Wunderbar! ---
**Author:** ![Stuffy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@Stuffy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stuffy)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2005, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/46 "2005-04-12T02:13:27Z")
I’m still in, plus the wife. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2005, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/47 "2005-04-12T03:24:20Z")
Me and **SolGrundy** will both be there. ---
**Author:** ![wonderwench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/35a633/32.png) [@wonderwench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonderwench)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2005, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/48 "2005-04-12T03:33:57Z")
> [@inkleberry](#): > > I’m thinking of the 17th. > > How about Lake merrit in Oakland? It’s big, can accomendate many different activities, and is at a BART stop. > > Alternately, we could do a potluck dinner and a movie. Low cost, high fun. > > Anyone have any ideas for Sunday the 17th? Bummer! I am going to be out of town this week-end (Harbin Hot Springs - Rah!) I’ll have to catch this next time. ---
**Author:** ![voguevixen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b5ac83/32.png) [@voguevixen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voguevixen)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2005, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/49 "2005-04-12T16:44:39Z")
I’m still in, and husband is probably 60% yes. (He won’t want to come, but once he realises he’ll have to fix his own dinner without me, he’ll change his tune.) ---
**Author:** ![Snooooopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@Snooooopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snooooopy)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2005, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/50 "2005-04-12T17:23:09Z")
I think I’ll show up. ---
**Author:** ![Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troy_mcclure_sf/32/4150_2.png) [@Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troy_McClure_SF)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2005, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/51 "2005-04-12T17:26:24Z")
I’m gonna try. ---
**Author:** ![Incubus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c68b51/32.png) [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2005, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/52 "2005-04-12T19:20:28Z")
I can make it. I look forward to seeing everyone. ---
**Author:** ![sturmhauke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@sturmhauke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sturmhauke)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2005, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/53 "2005-04-14T20:15:20Z")
OK, you talked me into it. I shall make the ultimate sacrifice and consume much pizza for great justice, and I shall have **available light** to assist me. ---
**Author:** ![Ghanima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Ghanima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ghanima)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2005, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/54 "2005-04-14T21:43:09Z")
YAY! How many does that make, anyway? ---
**Author:** ![inkleberry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f17d59/32.png) [@inkleberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inkleberry)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2005, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/55 "2005-04-15T04:09:44Z")
> [@Ghanima](#): > > YAY! How many does that make, anyway? Not sure myself. Not everyone has emailed me, and those that have haven’t always included their screen names, so tomorrow I will be untangling this fine mess. I think it’s around 10 though. ---
**Author:** ![voguevixen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b5ac83/32.png) [@voguevixen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voguevixen)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/56 "2005-04-16T06:18:03Z")
> [@Troy McClure SF](#): > > I’m gonna try. Can’t…resist…lameness… [Yoda]“Do or do not, there is no try.”[/Yoda] I told my husband to bring what Giants tickets he has left. If anyone wants Giants tickets, or likes the Giants, or has heard of the Giants, you can actually converse with him about that. The last (only) Dopefest I was able to get him to come to he was aghast that someone would willingly go by the name “PurpleCrackWhore.” It sort of went downhill from there. I’m looking forward to seeing old chums and meeting new ones, though! Are we going to have trouble getting in, or do you have an inside hook-up, **inkleberry**? ---
**Author:** ![zagloba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/977dab/32.png) [@zagloba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zagloba)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/57 "2005-04-16T13:39:46Z")
I’m little more than an newbie, but I’d like to come if I’m not too late to get in on the reservation. I already dropped a line to Inkleberry. ---
**Author:** ![Stuffy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@Stuffy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stuffy)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/58 "2005-04-16T19:39:11Z")
I just sent my confirmation e-mail. **zagloba** I don’t think we need reservations, but send inkleberry a e-mail. ---
**Author:** ![inkleberry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f17d59/32.png) [@inkleberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inkleberry)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2005, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/59 "2005-04-17T06:18:15Z")
It’s cold out here on my porch. Damn cold. And it’s a crappy net connection. But it’s the only one I have until Monday. So I’m gonna be lazy and say 10 people are coming. We can make more room if more show up, but I’m gonna low ball it and say 10 since Zach’s won;t seat incomplete parties. So, 6:30 tomorrow night (Sunday). Be there on time please. Yay! ---
**Author:** ![Snooooopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@Snooooopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snooooopy)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2005, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-dopers-meetup-or-dopefest/297700/60 "2005-04-17T21:21:11Z")
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