# So I guess I'm coming to America (and other places) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 21, 2005, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-im-coming-to-america-and-other-places/291198 "2005-02-21T16:53:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Ghanima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Ghanima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ghanima)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2005, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-im-coming-to-america-and-other-places/291198/41 "2005-03-23T18:18:28Z")
When you get to San Francisco you should give me a call. The boyfriend and I could put you up for a night or two, and it would be great to finally meet you in person!! Ghani ---
**Author:** ![harmless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/2acd7d/32.png) [@harmless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmless)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2005, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-im-coming-to-america-and-other-places/291198/42 "2005-03-23T18:25:57Z")
> [@nocturnal\_tick](#): > > Do you want to meet up? I can’t cross the pond without seeing my harmy!!! But of course! 🙂 If we know when you’re going to be where, we might could have a Dope fest. There are plenty of us in the area. I’ll BBQ! We’ll have BEER! YAY! 🙂 You’ll leave with a new cat! BEER, YAY! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![nocturnal\_tick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3d9bf3/32.png) [@nocturnal\_tick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nocturnal_tick)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2005, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-im-coming-to-america-and-other-places/291198/43 "2005-03-23T18:41:44Z")
YAY BBQ! YAY BEER! …cat?.. YAY BEER! ---
**Author:** ![AngelicGemma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/439d5e/32.png) [@AngelicGemma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelicGemma)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2005, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-im-coming-to-america-and-other-places/291198/44 "2005-03-23T19:02:52Z")
> [@nocturnal\_tick](#): > > YAY BEER! Have you suddenly become 21? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![harmless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/2acd7d/32.png) [@harmless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmless)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2005, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-im-coming-to-america-and-other-places/291198/45 "2005-03-23T19:36:01Z")
Ahem! It’s always time for “YAY BEER”. :dubious: 😛 ---
**Author:** ![velvetjones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/5f9b8f/32.png) [@velvetjones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velvetjones)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2005, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-im-coming-to-america-and-other-places/291198/46 "2005-03-23T20:10:39Z")
**nocturnal\_tick** e-mail me. I’m in the Orlando area. Anything I can do to help you just let me know. I may be able to offer you a place to sleep for a few nights if need be. ---
**Author:** ![nocturnal\_tick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3d9bf3/32.png) [@nocturnal\_tick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nocturnal_tick)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2005, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-im-coming-to-america-and-other-places/291198/47 "2005-03-24T03:17:12Z")
> [@AngelicGemma](#): > > Have you suddenly become 21? > 😉 Okay so I can’t buy beer but… Is there a law against under 21’s drinking beer? In a private property? Thankyou to **harmy, ghanima** and **velvet**. I will be sending you all emails in the next 48 hours with possible plans. ---
**Author:** ![Shagnasty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9dc877/32.png) [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2005, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-im-coming-to-america-and-other-places/291198/48 "2005-03-24T03:30:11Z")
> [@nocturnal\_tick](#): > > Okay so I can’t buy beer but… > > Is there a law against under 21’s drinking beer? In a private property? In most states, yes, it is against the law. I believe Louisiana and Wisconsin have loopholes under certain circumstances. Other states might too. ---
**Author:** ![nocturnal\_tick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3d9bf3/32.png) [@nocturnal\_tick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nocturnal_tick)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2005, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-im-coming-to-america-and-other-places/291198/49 "2005-03-24T15:35:17Z")
> [@Shagnasty](#): > > In most states, yes, it is against the law. I believe Louisiana and Wisconsin have loopholes under certain circumstances. Other states might too. Fair enough. Meeting some dopers will make up for that. ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2005, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-im-coming-to-america-and-other-places/291198/50 "2005-03-24T16:04:19Z")
Well, it’s _technically_ illegal, but nothing much can be done about it. The cops can’t just decide “hey, we’re going to come in to your private residence and see if you have anyone underage drinking a beer”, so you’re always welcome to swing by for a brew. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![harmless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/2acd7d/32.png) [@harmless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmless)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2005, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-im-coming-to-america-and-other-places/291198/51 "2005-03-24T18:27:27Z")
They never arrested my cat and he’s _way_ under 21. Hell, I started when I was 3 which is why I’m the quality lady you see here bef. : giggle : …befo…BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA…Ok…couldn’t do it. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Mdm.President](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e99b99/32.png) [@Mdm.President](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdm.President)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2005, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-im-coming-to-america-and-other-places/291198/52 "2005-03-24T18:43:36Z")
We’ve got an extra room if ya find yourself sleepy in East Texas. My email’s in my profile. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-im-coming-to-america-and-other-places/291198.md?page=2)