Hey Munch, I agree about The Emporium being too expensive. We’ll scratch that one.
RE: Between the Buns - I have only been to the one on 933 aka Lincolway East in Mishawaka/Osceola. I think this one would be best if we choose, because it’s away from the college scene.
The BTB on 23 is right by Notre Dame, St. Marys, etc… therefore, I don’t think St. Rd. 23 is a good idea.
God, can’t believe I didn’t see this earlier…I’m in Valparaiso, but have no means of transportation… 
I’m all lonely.
First of all, we have to figure who is available and when.
[li]WHO[/li]
So far, our interested Dopers are:
[ul]
[li]Munch - Indianapolis,IN[/li][li]Politzania - somewhere, IN[/li][li]Superdude - Louisville, KY[/li][li]Limerick - West Lafayette, IN[/li][li]anya marie - Valparaiso, IN[/li][li]SlightDistrurbance - Buchanan, MI[/li][li]Caiata - Fort Wayne, IN[/li][li]Dragwyr - Paw Paw, MI[/li][li]Amazing Tiki God - Muncie, IN[/li][li]Winkie - Indianapolis, IN[/li][li]Angel of the Lord - Valparaiso, IN[/li][li]yours truly, MSK - Mishawaka, IN[/li][/ul]
anya marie, maybe you should get in touch with Angel of the Lord and see if he or she can hitch a ride with you.
[li]WHEN[/li]The first weekend of December seems to be hitting it off, so how about we shoot for arrival and Mini-Dope on Friday, November 30, then have the Main-Dope on Saturday, December 01?
[li]WHERE[/li]I think our best bet for the place to Dope, is going to be Between the Buns. This will avoid all the Xmas-shopping-traffic-nightmare that will be on Grape Road, during that time. Plus, from the stories I have read of Dopefest debauchery, the name is quite appropriate. 
I think we should scratch Hacienda as they have a very limited menu, in my opinion. Everything they serve seems pretty much the same.
[li]WHAT[/li]After the “Satur-Dope” at the restaurant/bar, I suppose pretty much anything goes, from there. Nude Twister back at the hotel, anyone? lol I’m sure myself and Munch can come up with some ideas for what to do aftwerwards, if anyone wants to party elsewhere in town.
How’s this appeal to everyone so far? Who is good for the Nov. 30 - Dec. 01 date?
While you are all at Between the Buns, I will be freezing my buns off at the Purdue-Notre Dame football game in West Lafayette on December 1, so I guess I’m out. The game was postponed from its original date of September 15 – damn terrorists!
I’d skip the game, but after spending the two worst football seasons Purdue has ever had in the marching band, I’m taking every opportunity I can get to see the Boilers beat the Irish.
Anyway, I’ll catch you guys next time – have fun!
Awwww, crap! Sorry to hear you can’t make it Winkie. But don’t give up yet, I haven’t heard from everyone else concerning the date. The present date may not be official yet. Keep checking in, okay?
Sure. Thanks. Tentatively. If grad school decides to screw with my life again I may have to drive myself up at some odd hour.
You didn’t think this would pass without a comment, did you? 
I think I heard Bob Davie (Munch takes a moment to spit on the ground at the mere mention) say the other day that they’re thinking about putting a O-Lineman in at QB to beat the Boilermakers this year, after last year’s trouncing with our tight end converted QB.
So come on up for the Dopefest! You’ll be able to catch the game in the comfort of a warm bar, with a cold beer in your hand, with the luxury of instant replay.
No problem, Limerick. If something changes, or doesn’t, drop me an email so I know where to find you.
Angel of the Lord, I’m planning on getting anya marie in Valpraiso for this DopeFest. I’m getting Limerick, too. But I should have room for one more.
Well, I probably would be able to make the mini-dope on Friday, but would have to miss the Main-Dope on Saturday. Saturdays I’m booked with a standing magic gig at a restaurant here in Paw Paw and there is no way I can miss that (unless I’m sick)
Crappo…
Now we have lost 2 Dopers. Dragwyr, use some of that magic to book a different show date, lol.
You do make an excellent point, but I really want to go to the game
So in the interest of meeting new and fun people, here’s what I’m thinking – game time hasn’t been announced yet. If the kickoff is early, say before noon, I should be able to get to the south Bend / Mishawaka by 6 or 7pm with no problems. I guess you can count me back in as a tentative/probably. I’ll keep an eye on the schedule.
(Is Jim Coletto still on the ND coaching staff?)
MSK, i have my fourth learners permit! That is why i am riding withSuperdude.
I thought i had mentioned this before on the boards, but i am mistaken:eek::D.
I live in South Bend, but I will also be at the Purdue-Notre Dame game. GO BOILERS!
I get to meet my first Doper IRL – ** Rue De Day** – next week (at Disney, of all places) and (hopefully) make my first DopeFest the end of the month.
BTW - I’m in Kokomo & have my own wheels - donno if there’s anyone on the lonely stretch of 31 between the City of Firsts (no, really!) and SB or not - but I might be able to offer a ride…
I’m a fellow Indiana doper although I mostly lurk. I can make it up there with Tiki if he goes since we’re roommates and all.