# Southern California Straight Dope Shindig **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 21, 2000, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465 "2000-01-21T08:06:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Ruffian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/71e660/32.png) [@Ruffian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruffian)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2000, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/101 "2000-03-02T00:52:00Z")
Ack! No! Not April 1st! Bri and I have an old friend getting married (yes, she is really getting married on April Fool’s Day) then, and Bri’s in the wedding. How about the night before? Night after? Next week? Anything…pleeeease? 🙂 * * * Teaching: The ultimate birth control method. **Poster You’d Most Like to Date–Female** Second Official SDMB Awards [Laura’s Stuff and Things](http://members.aol.com/lrconaway) ---
**Author:** ![chief](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df788c/32.png) [@chief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chief)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2000, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/102 "2000-03-02T04:31:00Z")
ok ok ,just for you we will change it 🙂 actually we are just throwing around ideas, nothing has been set in stone yet. * * * Check out my site: [Chief’s Domain](http://www.seas.ucla.edu/~ravi) ---
**Author:** ![Catrandom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7bcc69/32.png) [@Catrandom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catrandom)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2000, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/103 "2000-03-02T17:50:00Z")
Just try not to do it on Easter weekend (Apr. 22-23), OK? I’m still mad that I missed the only Highlander convention ever held in California because the twits held it on Easter weekend. Catrandom, unembarrased Highlander geek 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Catrandom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7bcc69/32.png) [@Catrandom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catrandom)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2000, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/104 "2000-03-02T17:51:00Z")
Just try not to do it on Easter weekend (Apr. 22-23), OK? I’m still mad that I missed the only Highlander convention ever held in California because the twits held it on Easter weekend. Catrandom, unembarrased Highlander geek 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2000, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/105 "2000-03-03T06:44:00Z")
But Cat, you had a delightful convening with my husband Saturday night . . . 😉 -Melin * * * Who is NOT Straight Dope Staff Siamese attack puppet – California ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2000, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/106 "2000-03-03T06:45:00Z")
\*\*Easter’s been cancelled. They found the body.\*\* ---
**Author:** ![jab1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ee7513/32.png) [@jab1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jab1)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2000, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/107 "2000-03-03T06:55:00Z")
**Arnold** , were you serious about paying for everything? We could do it on March 26, although that is a Sunday. That’s Oscar night. We could cheer for the deserving winners, rag on the undeserving winners, and trash the terrible and/or ridiculous celebrity fashions. * * * \>\ \_ **L\_\_\_L** ---
**Author:** ![Ursa\_Major](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/a88e57/32.png) [@Ursa\_Major](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ursa_Major)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2000, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/108 "2000-03-02T19:30:00Z")
I’m pretty sure Arnold was serious, Jab. I can’t imagine him weasling out of it on the pretence that his offer was an April Fools prank. How about just flying us all to Paris for the next one, Arnold? ---
**Author:** ![pricciar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@pricciar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pricciar)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2000, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/109 "2000-03-02T21:02:00Z")
I think the best way to figure out a date will be to do the voting thing like last time. It worked out well, and it lets everyone get their say in before hand. So, let me offer the dates. March 25 March 26 April 8 Aprl 9 April 15 April 16 April 29 April 30 We seem to agree on the spot for next time, so we just have to vote on the date. Y for yes, N for no, M for maybe. We can come up with a date that is good for everyone. I hope this post doesn’t make me seem pushy. Its just that this method worked so well last time, I figured it could be just as effective for our next gettogether. pat PS: I was just fitted for my new suit. You should see me, more than one person has confused me for a sheepherder. What address should I send the bill to, Jacques? ---
**Author:** ![pricciar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@pricciar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pricciar)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2000, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/110 "2000-03-02T21:08:00Z")
I think the best way to figure out a date will be to do the voting thing like last time. It worked out well, and it lets everyone get their say in before hand. So, let me offer the dates. March 25 March 26 April 8 Aprl 9 April 15 April 16 April 29 April 30 We seem to agree on the spot for next time, so we just have to vote on the date. Y for yes, N for no, M for maybe. We can come up with a date that is good for everyone. I hope this post doesn’t make me seem pushy. Its just that this method worked so well last time, I figured it could be just as effective for our next gettogether. pat PS: I was just fitted for my new suit. You should see me, more than one person has confused me for a sheepherder. What address should I send the bill to, Jacques? ---
**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:** [March 2, 2000, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/111 "2000-03-02T21:26:00Z")
Sorry, **jab1** , my offer was only good for April first. You might have to make another trip to the vault and pull out some more of your gold reserves. If we go to the pier, I will treat you to a hot dog though. **Ursa Major** had an excellent suggestion. But flying is such an impersonal way of travel. I would suggest instead getting everyone in my car (if 14 students can fit in a VW bug, then we should be able to cram 20 dopers in my Toyota) and we can drive to Venice and see the canals! Plus we’ll get to know each other **a lot** better that way. Or I can give you a taste of Switzerland by bringing some cheese and chocolate. practicing my yodelling skills and playing the spoons. **pricciar** , I’ll be checking my calendar and voting on some dates. As far as the suit, my recommendation is that you tell the shoppe owner that you’re Bonnie Prince William, and since filthy lucre cannot cross the royal palm, they will have to send the bill to Buckingham Palace. ---
**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:** [March 2, 2000, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/112 "2000-03-02T22:56:00Z")
Sorry, **jab1** , my offer was only good for April first. You might have to make another trip to the vault and pull out some more of your gold reserves. If we go to the pier, I will treat you to a hot dog though, while we solemnly condemn **Johnny LA** ’s terrible joke. **Ursa Major** had an excellent suggestion. But flying is such an impersonal way of travel. I would suggest instead getting everyone in my car (if 14 students can fit in a VW bug, then we should be able to cram 20 dopers in my Toyota) and we can drive to Venice and see the canals! Plus we’ll get to know each other **a lot** better that way. Or I can give you a taste of Switzerland by bringing some cheese and chocolate. practicing my yodelling skills and playing the spoons. **pricciar** , I’ll be checking my calendar and voting on some dates. As far as the suit, my recommendation is that you tell the shoppe owner that you’re Bonnie Prince William, and since filthy lucre cannot cross the royal palm, they will have to send the bill to Buckingham Palace. ---
**Author:** ![Catrandom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7bcc69/32.png) [@Catrandom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catrandom)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2000, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/113 "2000-03-03T01:29:00Z")
I did indeed, Melin, but it was all platonic, really, it was. (I mean, except the part when he was under the table…) 😉 Catrandom ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2000, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/114 "2000-03-03T02:58:00Z")
Yipe! First Joph and UncleBeer, now Catrandom and Highlander… _shaking head_ * * * Winner, SDMB’s Biggest Chat Addict “Only two things that’ll soothe my soul - cold beer and remote control.” ---
**Author:** ![Ruffian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/71e660/32.png) [@Ruffian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruffian)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2000, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/115 "2000-03-03T04:12:00Z")
My votes, in order of preference: March 26 I **love** the idea of watching (and mocking) the Oscars together! March 25 April 8 April 15 (16th is my B-day…whoo hoo!) * * * Teaching: The ultimate birth control method. **Poster You’d Most Like to Date–Female** Second Official SDMB Awards [Laura’s Stuff and Things](http://members.aol.com/lrconaway) ---
**Author:** ![Cowboy\_Greg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Cowboy\_Greg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cowboy_Greg)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2000, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/116 "2000-03-03T05:00:00Z")
March 26 or April 29, by preference – but I’m flexible. * * * +++ Divide by cucumber error. Reinstall universe and reboot. +++ ---
**Author:** ![Catrandom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7bcc69/32.png) [@Catrandom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catrandom)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2000, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/117 "2000-03-03T06:28:00Z")
The Oscar party sounds terrific. I’m always up for mocking the wealthy and beautiful 😃 To do that we’d kind of have to meet at someone’s house, wouldn’t we? Or would the restaurant have it on, ya think? I live right near Santa Monica, but my 1/2 bungalow may be a bit small for fifteen rowdy dopers, and anyway, I have a mean cat =^…^= Otherwise, pretty much any Saturday in April will do. A “tax day is over” gathering might also be good. Catrandom ---
**Author:** ![jab1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ee7513/32.png) [@jab1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jab1)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2000, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/118 "2000-03-03T21:50:00Z")
The Oscar idea was mine, but it makes me wish I had a place big enough for everyone. (Sorry!) The L. A. Marathon is Sunday. I’m gonna station myself somewhere along the route and wave at the Channel 13 cameras as the runners go by. Wish I could hold up a big “Straight Dope” or “Cecil Adams Knows All!” sign! Check [www.upn13.com](http://www.upn13.com) and [www.lamarathon.com](http://www.lamarathon.com) for info. There is a map of the route in three different formats on the Marathon website. (You need Adobe Acrobat for one of the maps.) The race begins at 8:45AM at Figueroa & 5th in Downtown and ends near the West Entrance of the Central Library. I have no real excuse for missing it! * * * When all else fails, ask Cecil. ---
**Author:** ![Ursa\_Major](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/a88e57/32.png) [@Ursa\_Major](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ursa_Major)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2000, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/119 "2000-03-03T22:45:00Z")
> [@](#): > > April 29 > April 30 I’ll be out of town this weekend and the one before that. > [@](#): > > March 25 > March 26 > April 8 > Aprl 9 > April 15 > April 16 As far as I know right now, I’m free all these days. ---
**Author:** ![chief](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df788c/32.png) [@chief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chief)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2000, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465/120 "2000-03-04T02:23:00Z")
march 26th sounds good to me right now… * * * Check out my site: [Chief’s Domain](http://www.seas.ucla.edu/~ravi) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-california-straight-dope-shindig/14465.md?page=7)