# SoCal Dopefest - Spring 2008 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 14, 2008, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629 "2008-02-14T18:59:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**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:** [April 22, 2008, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/181 "2008-04-22T21:01:07Z")
Oh, by the way, last call for anyone from the SGV who may need a ride. ---
**Author:** ![bbs2k](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e495f1/32.png) [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/182 "2008-04-23T05:05:58Z")
You guys are all gonna look like such dorks. Take lots of pics! šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![Moirai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/96bed5/32.png) [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/183 "2008-04-23T19:33:48Z")
So, what reservation name should we ask for when we arrive? Cecil Adams? ---
**Author:** ![B.Serum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/b.serum/32/14266_2.png) [@B.Serum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/B.Serum)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/184 "2008-04-23T20:49:13Z")
I expect Iā€™ll be able to make it. 90% sure. ---
**Author:** ![xash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/c6cbf5/32.png) [@xash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xash)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/185 "2008-04-23T21:05:09Z")
Iā€™m still in. Might be a bit late, but will definitely make it. ---
**Author:** ![iamthewalrus\_3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/258eb7/32.png) [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2008, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/186 "2008-04-24T00:21:31Z")
Iā€™m in! And my girlfriend! I think! Iā€™m working on my tin-foil hat right now. ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2008, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/187 "2008-04-24T00:40:04Z")
[QUOTE=EJsGirl] So, what reservation name should we ask for when we arrive? Cecil Adams? [/QUOTE] Either that, or look for **Silenus** ā€™s shirt. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2008, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/188 "2008-04-24T00:52:22Z")
I think Iā€™m going to go with electric green this time. ---
**Author:** ![Arnold\_Winkelried](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2008, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/189 "2008-04-24T00:56:07Z")
[QUOTE=EJsGirl] So, what reservation name should we ask for when we arrive? Cecil Adams? [/QUOTE] Iā€™ll be doing a headcount tonight and Iā€™ll call for reservations on Friday. Reservations will be made under the name ā€œCecil Adamsā€. ---
**Author:** ![Moirai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/96bed5/32.png) [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2008, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/190 "2008-04-24T01:15:17Z")
I donā€™t know how long Iā€™ll be able to stay, but Iā€™ll be there, at least for a while! ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2008, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/191 "2008-04-24T02:57:33Z")
Iā€™m afraid the prognosis for my appearance [may be in some doubt.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=9724685#post9724685) **Arnold Winkelried** , I still have your key to the city in my car, just in case. ---
**Author:** ![Glory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7cd45c/32.png) [@Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Glory)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2008, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/192 "2008-04-24T06:50:21Z")
I just scrolled and scrolled and managed to figure out the shindig is the 27th, but where/when is it? Maybe a repeat for those of us late to the thread who canā€™t find it 4 pages of remarks about squids and hawaiian shirts? ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Bruin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Queen\_Bruin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Bruin)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2008, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/193 "2008-04-24T07:17:15Z")
[QUOTE=Glory] I just scrolled and scrolled and managed to figure out the shindig is the 27th, but where/when is it? Maybe a repeat for those of us late to the thread who canā€™t find it 4 pages of remarks about squids and hawaiian shirts? [/QUOTE] Sunday, 1PM, at the [Yard House](http://www.yardhouse.com/location.asp?id=5) in Costa Mesa. ---
**Author:** ![Arnold\_Winkelried](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2008, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/194 "2008-04-24T14:51:06Z")
Southern California Dopefest Date: Sunday 27 April 2008 Time: 13:00 (1:00 PM) Place: [Yard House, Costa Mesa](http://yardhouse.com/location.asp?id=5) 1875 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, California 92627 (949) 642-0090 [Google Map to location](http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=utf-8&um=1&q=yard+house&near=Costa+Mesa,+CA&fb=1&cid=0,0,5735074896540999678&sa=X&oi=local_result&resnum=1&ct=image) Description of meeting place: _The Yard House is an upscale-casual eatery known for its extensive menu, classic rock music, and worldā€™s largest selection of draft beer. From classic lagers to more obscure ales and stouts thereā€™s a draft beer flavor for everyone. Each Yard House location features a transparent keg room containing more than 600 barrels, some 1,000 gallons of beer, and an endless fleet of tap handles - 130 to 250 - depending on the location. The menu of American cuisine includes an impressive selection of appetizers, salads, pastas, sandwiches, individual-size pizzas, seafood, steaks, ribs and chops. Late-night dining is available, and each restaurant can accommodate groups for large parties. For pint-size guests the kidā€™s klub includes a 12 page activity book, fresh to order menu items and a kustom kooler. The Yard House plays classic rock and roll on its state of the art sound system while an abundance of flat screens showcase the dayā€™s sports and special events._ [QUOTE=silenus] Just to keep things interesting, the wife and I are going to offer as door prizes at this Dopefest: a jar of our special Cumin-Cured olives, a jar of bourbon-infused cherries, and a bottle of whiskey from our collection. Each attendee gets a number, and the drawing will be held at the end of the Fest. Additional numbers will be made available on a first-come, largest bribe basis. [/QUOTE] People that have RSVPed so far (question mark indicates that their attendance is not guaranteed) Antinor01, silenus, deesiresjohn, Encinitas (?), Queen Bruin, Lucky 13 (?), Rick, xash, Paladud (?), anu-la1979 (?), Arnold Winkelried, Asimovian, Silver Tyger Girl, ctywkr, Oni no Maggie, EJsGirl, Brad Serum, The Sonoran Lizard King, kaylasdad99 (?), Yeticus Rex, The Highwayman, iamthewalrus(:3=, Glory(?) Thought they might go but canā€™t: cherry, BraheSilver, Astroboy14 ---
**Author:** ![Arnold\_Winkelried](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2008, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/195 "2008-04-24T15:10:18Z")
[QUOTE=kaylasdad99] Iā€™m afraid the prognosis for my appearance [may be in some doubt.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=9724685#post9724685) **Arnold Winkelried** , I still have your key to the city in my car, just in case. [/QUOTE] You had better be there! You are the master of the city of Orange. We want a Master of the City to be present, that will help us get our drinks faster. ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2008, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/196 "2008-04-24T15:14:42Z")
Antinor01, Silver Tyger Girl, check your PMs. Is there anyone else from the San Fernando Valley or along the 405 north of Costa Mesa that needs a ride? ETA: With **Silenus** there do you think that a 1000 gallons of beer will be enough? ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2008, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/197 "2008-04-24T18:10:02Z")
[QUOTE=Arnold Winkelried] Description of meeting place: _The Yard House is an upscale-casual eatery known for its extensive menu, classic rock music, and worldā€™s largest selection of draft beer. From classic lagers to more obscure ales and stouts thereā€™s a draft beer flavor for everyone. Each Yard House location features a **transparent keg room containing more than 600 barrels, some 1,000 gallons of beer,** and an endless fleet of tap handles - 130 to 250 - depending on the location. The menu of American cuisine includes an impressive selection of appetizers, salads, pastas, sandwiches, individual-size pizzas, seafood, steaks, ribs and chops. Late-night dining is available, and each restaurant can accommodate groups for large parties. For pint-size guests the kidā€™s klub includes a 12 page activity book, fresh to order menu items and a kustom kooler. The Yard House plays classic rock and roll on its state of the art sound system while an abundance of flat screens showcase the dayā€™s sports and special events._ [/quote] Read the bolded part again. 600 barrels and 1,000 gallons of beer? That is less than 2 gallons per barrel. WTF? Are they brewing in home brewing kits? :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2008, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/198 "2008-04-24T19:09:03Z")
They either left out a 9, or they really got reamed by their distributor! ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2008, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/199 "2008-04-24T19:47:48Z")
I didnā€™t see a ticket in my mailbox. Iā€™mā€¦disappointed in you guys. ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2008, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629/200 "2008-04-24T19:51:09Z")
[QUOTE=silenus] They either left out a 9, or they really got reamed by their distributor! [/QUOTE] 900 barrels? 1,900 gallons?, 1,009 gallons? šŸ˜• [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629.md?page=9) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopefest-spring-2008/437629.md?page=11)