# SoCal Dopefest: Empress Pavillion, Sunday, Dec. 13 @ 11am **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 31, 2009, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794 "2009-10-31T00:49:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2009, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/81 "2009-12-04T19:43:43Z")
It’s a stupid busy weekend and week for me, otherwise I’d pop down. Next time! ---
**Author:** ![Lucky\_13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucky_13/32/13209_2.png) [@Lucky\_13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucky_13)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2009, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/82 "2009-12-04T20:58:31Z")
> [@Silver Tyger Girl](#): > > I’m in, possibly with a guest. > > Shall I wear one of my kitty hats? Sure, why not? I love your Tigger hat. I will probably wear one of my anime T-shirts, or something black. Or both. ---
**Author:** ![Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/df705f/32.png) [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2009, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/83 "2009-12-04T21:57:19Z")
I’ll have a kerchief on. ---
**Author:** ![Darryl\_Lict](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@Darryl\_Lict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darryl_Lict)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/84 "2009-12-06T00:12:02Z")
There’s a chance I’ll make it, but the Amtrak train out of here leaves at 6:46 AM and knowing my track record, I probably won’t be able to pull it together. I’ll probably wear my usual garish polyester shirt if I show up. ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2009, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/85 "2009-12-06T22:43:45Z")
> [@Asimovian](#): > > While conversing with a fellow Doper, I got a scare because it was thought the 'fest was this Sunday rather than next. > > This is a bump to verify that we’re all showing up on Sunday the 13th at 11am. Sunday the 14th, isn’t it? ---
**Author:** ![There\_is\_no\_God](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9de053/32.png) [@There\_is\_no\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/There_is_no_God)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2009, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/86 "2009-12-07T00:02:48Z")
> [@Silver Tyger Girl](#): > > Sunday the 14th, isn’t it? Sunday he 13th. ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2009, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/87 "2009-12-07T00:38:00Z")
> [@Silver Tyger Girl](#): > > Sunday the 14th, isn’t it? Are you just f’in with me, lady? I know I’m an easy target these days, but cut me some slack, will ya? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2009, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/88 "2009-12-07T01:30:28Z")
> [@Asimovian](#): > > Are you just f’in with me, lady? I know I’m an easy target these days, but cut me some slack, will ya? 😉 No, I’m just blind. I blame whatever idiot installed a 25 watt bulb in my light fixture. ---
**Author:** ![Antinor01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecae2f/32.png) [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/89 "2009-12-10T03:19:16Z")
Just a bump so that we don’t forget it’s on Sunday! ---
**Author:** ![phouka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c5a1d2/32.png) [@phouka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phouka)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/90 "2009-12-11T01:31:03Z")
Sunday the 13th? How late will everyone be there? I’ll be in church until 12:30 or so, and then I’d have to drive north at least an hour and a half. If it’s an all afternoon thing, it’s totally worth it. But if everyone’s gone by the time I arrive, I’ll sniffle. ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/91 "2009-12-11T04:14:57Z")
**phouka** , check your PMs. ---
**Author:** ![Darryl\_Lict](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@Darryl\_Lict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darryl_Lict)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/92 "2009-12-11T06:25:58Z")
> [@phouka](#): > > Sunday the 13th? > > How late will everyone be there? I’ll be in church until 12:30 or so, and then I’d have to drive north at least an hour and a half. If it’s an all afternoon thing, it’s totally worth it. But if everyone’s gone by the time I arrive, I’ll sniffle. If it lasts a bit later, I can catch the 9:20 train instead of the 6:46 which arrives in L.A. at 12:10. I’m putting my probability at less than 50%, so don’t count me in. **Asimovian** , if you are checking PM’s, I can probably PM you during the train ride to RSVP if I can find some 3G spots during the ride. I love dim sum! ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Drake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/93 "2009-12-11T13:55:45Z")
I cannot imagine dim sum lasting less than an hour and a half. In case you weren’t aware, Empress is walkable from Union Station, but your train ticket should transfer to the Gold Line, whose first stop is Chinatown. ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/94 "2009-12-11T15:52:20Z")
Given the potential size of our party and the time, it will take a while for us to even get seated, so I definitely wouldn’t panic. Seeing as how we’re now two days away and I’ll need to tell the hostess something when we arive, can I get a final showing of hands from those planning to attend, please? And please include a guest count if you’re bringing others. ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/95 "2009-12-11T16:08:00Z")
I’m in for one, plus I am bringing **STG** and her mom, plus **Antinor01** ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/96 "2009-12-11T16:15:21Z")
> [@Rick](#): > > I’m in for one, plus I am bringing **STG** and her mom, plus **Antinor01** You’re still talking to **Antinor** at this point, Rick? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Gary\_Robson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gary_robson/32/3448_2.png) [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/97 "2009-12-11T16:25:37Z")
[moderating] Thread title changed from “SoCal Dopefest?” to “SoCal Dopefest: Empress Pavillion, Sunday, Dec. 13 @ 11am” at **Asimovian** ’s request. [/moderating] ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/98 "2009-12-11T16:28:51Z")
> [@Asimovian](#): > > You’re still talking to **Antinor** at this point, Rick? 😉 😃 I won’t make him walk ---
**Author:** ![Pyper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Pyper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pyper)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/99 "2009-12-11T16:54:53Z")
Hi! I know I’m a little late to this conversation but I’d like to come! I love dim sum and Dopers are an added bonus. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794/100 "2009-12-11T17:31:25Z")
> [@Pyper](#): > > Hi! I know I’m a little late to this conversation but I’d like to come! I love dim sum and Dopers are an added bonus. 😉 Happy to have you! Are you bringing the goat? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-empress-pavillion-sunday-dec-13-11am/515794.md?page=6)