# Springfield, IL Dopefest - Please CHECK IN **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 18, 2002, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849 "2002-10-18T17:03:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Tiburon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e36b37/32.png) [@Tiburon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tiburon)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2002, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/61 "2002-11-05T15:46:35Z")
Heh. Like how I just _said_ you were coming, Tygre? Whee! We’re still deciding, tygre - I’m _so_ tempted to go to D’arcy’s but two nights in a row might be a bit much for the novices. heh. Maybe Xochimilco! Mmmmm! Also, as it gets closer to Spffld, I may be away from my computer more. This means that the best way to reach me is either to call my cell phone number or e-mail me which will get shot over to my phone. To reach me via e-mail to my phone: Tiburon@alumni.nd.edu Please still copy my aol addy of [TibsTanglewood@aol.com](mailto:TibsTanglewood@aol.com) That way I’ll be sure to get back to you ASAP. Also, if there is a number where you want me to call, just lemme know. Speaking of…I have a growing cell phone number list. So far, I have **Yojimboguy, Porcupine, UncleBeer, Katsu and myself** on the list. Anyone else want on and anyone else need a number? Please let me know if you’d rather I not distribute it, as well. Tibs. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2002, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/62 "2002-11-05T16:41:10Z")
Hi all. As a Springfield resident who, due to Other Commitments this weekend, will not be able to join y’all for the festivities, I just figured I’d chime in to say “Welcome” and “Have a great time” to everyone coming in for Spffld. Maybe I’ll get a chance to drive by and wave. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![tygre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c4cdca/32.png) [@tygre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tygre)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2002, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/63 "2002-11-05T17:19:37Z")
Xochimilico! Yes!!! And their frozen margaritas, yum. Which one – the one by the mall? There’s one on the north side somewheres now as well. Yeah, you did just “volunteer” me for Friday night. Oh well, hubby can deal without me for then. 😉 Heh, heh. This is gonna be so fun. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Legomancer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/779978/32.png) [@Legomancer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Legomancer)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2002, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/64 "2002-11-05T17:22:25Z")
I’m thinking I probably won’t be there. Just for the record. ---
**Author:** ![Tiburon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e36b37/32.png) [@Tiburon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tiburon)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2002, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/65 "2002-11-05T17:24:11Z")
The one by the mall, Tygre. It’s about 2 blocks from my place. heh. Too easy to get carryout! Tibs. ---
**Author:** ![David\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/51bf81/32.png) [@David\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David_B)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2002, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/66 "2002-11-05T18:00:52Z")
Please post some more details about Friday night and specifics about Saturday when you have them lined up. I’m busy most of Friday evening, but might be able to sneak out for a while. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2002, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/67 "2002-11-05T23:33:45Z")
Oh come on, ir’s Springfield! We’ll get some stuff to tide us over at the Qwiky Mart, and have our fill of Duff at Moe’s! Thanks, Tibs, for letting me live the fantasy. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2002, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/68 "2002-11-06T19:08:31Z")
So are we just meeting up at the hotel Friday night, then going to dinner from there? Details - I need **DETAILS** , dammit! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2002, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/69 "2002-11-06T19:37:03Z")
I am placing my fate in Tibs’ hands. Slightly terrifying, but oddly freeing. ---
**Author:** ![Jane\_D\_oh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/839c29/32.png) [@Jane\_D\_oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jane_D_oh)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2002, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/70 "2002-11-06T21:56:16Z")
OK, for any late planners or people kinda thinking maybe, should I take my chances at Spiffled, I have a small block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express (outside downtown) for 55.00/nite (includes breakfast) There may be a hang out room there for an A2A game maybe?? (I’m waiting for an e-mail response) And, if after Friday I have any Amarula left, I’ll bring it with so you can sample the souvenir I brought back from vacation with me. That will make looking at pictures a little more bearable. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Tiburon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e36b37/32.png) [@Tiburon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tiburon)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2002, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/71 "2002-11-06T22:31:28Z")
Okee doke. Here’s the plans, Stans. Friday, I’m going to pick up Katsu around 6 at the train station. Then I’ll drop him off at the hotel to get settled. Then Porcupine and UncleBeer will come in and give me a ring. Then I will swing on by, if I’m not still there bugging Katsu, and we’ll give a yell to Tygre and gang to let them know we’re going to dinner. We’ll sup and then goof off and hit a few bars, perhaps. Saturday, chillin with the gang at my place or going out. Then early dinner at D’arcy’s, pick up Gundy and gang and then out for more fun. Some may go shooting and others may end up at my place for fun and general silliness. Sunday morning, I may have to plan a big huge breakfast at my place. Whee! Tibs. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2002, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/72 "2002-11-07T17:15:25Z")
> [@](#): > > Some may go shooting and others may end up at my place for fun and general silliness. Shooting? Is anyone planning on doing this? I need to know whether to bring bullets or beer. ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2002, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/73 "2002-11-07T19:23:16Z")
Yay! Big huge breakfasts! I like food! ---
**Author:** ![Tiburon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e36b37/32.png) [@Tiburon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tiburon)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2002, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/74 "2002-11-07T22:09:01Z")
I won’t be able to pick up Katsu because I have a late meeting tomorrow but will be done in time, come hell or high water, to meet for dinner. I’ll give you all a ring as soon as I am done. Tibs. ---
**Author:** ![Jane\_D\_oh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/839c29/32.png) [@Jane\_D\_oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jane_D_oh)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2002, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/75 "2002-11-08T14:28:01Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by UncleBeer \* > \*\* > Shooting? Is anyone planning on doing this? I need to know whether to bring bullets or beer. \*\* I thought pool, we’d be shooting pool, you can’t dothat with bullets, can you? Beer for sure, but bullets? ---
**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2002, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/76 "2002-11-08T19:05:00Z")
I’m almost ready! _I’m almost ready!_ **I’m almost ready!** Yeah, I’m looking forward to this. I’m hoping to leave by 3:30 at the very latest, so I should get there by about 7. And **Tibs** , a late meeting on a Friday afternoon? What kind of sadists do you work for? ---
**Author:** ![Jane\_D\_oh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/839c29/32.png) [@Jane\_D\_oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jane_D_oh)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2002, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/77 "2002-11-08T20:28:55Z")
Good luck and godspeed **porcupine** We’ll see ya tomorrow early afternoonish! Safe travels and have fun getting out of the city!! ---
**Author:** ![Tiburon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e36b37/32.png) [@Tiburon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tiburon)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2002, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/78 "2002-11-08T20:55:05Z")
**Porcupine** : nuclear scientists. ---
**Author:** ![Tiburon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e36b37/32.png) [@Tiburon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tiburon)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2002, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/79 "2002-11-08T23:03:36Z")
**Tygre** , I need your phone number so we can call you when we head to Xochimilco. 🙂 🙂 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2002, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849/80 "2002-11-11T06:22:17Z")
A hearty handshake to Miss **Tibby** for making the arrangements…Peter really likes you, especially when you pinch him in his special area. Make the hot chocolate and reminisce about that waitress in Mexico City while reclining dreamily on the divan. It was lovely meeting alla y’all! Emails will be sent out forthwith to Jane D’oh (whose pictures were incredible) and porcupine. Always a treat to see yojimboguy. Dyno, it was a pleasure slapping you around at darts, and Akatsukami, it was a pleasure getting slapped around at Trivial Pursuit. If there were only an all-Simpsons and Vladimir Guerrero version…David B, tygre, Dr Matrix, Cajun Man, Uncle Beer (who I don’t believe I said a word to), great meeting alla y’all! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springfield-il-dopefest-please-check-in/132849.md?page=5)