# Suggestion: DopeFest in the Netherlands? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 23, 2012, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366 "2012-08-23T10:20:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JoseB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/joseb/32/1530_2.png) [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/1 "2012-08-23T10:20:57Z")
Hallo everybody! I was wondering – from time to time I see that dopers arrange get-togethers to spend a nice day having fun and all that sort of things. I was wondering… How many of us live in the Netherlands (and perhaps also neighbouring regions)? Would it be possible to organize a get-together to get to know each other and have fun? I know that **Maastricht** lives here, for sure. I do as well, obviously (although I’m not Dutch)… Anybody else? Would it be possible to do something like that? Waiting for your news! ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/2 "2012-08-23T10:37:04Z")
I’ll be in Dunkirk the weekends of uhm… where’s the calendar… Sep 15/16, 29/30 and October 8/9 if I haven’t miscounted. There’s a coworker who may be interested in coming, I don’t know whether the rest plan on going home every weekend or not. ---
**Author:** ![kferr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/71e660/32.png) [@kferr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kferr)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/3 "2012-08-23T10:59:31Z")
There was an epic dopefest in Amsterdam back in 2001, (search for Amsterdope) another is long overdue! ---
**Author:** ![polar\_bear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ec9cab/32.png) [@polar\_bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/polar_bear)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/4 "2012-08-23T11:26:17Z")
Well, I’m Dutch… but given some of the stuff I posted here, I’m not sure I’d be up for a dopefest: that whole anonymity thing is like a comfort blanket really;). ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/5 "2012-08-23T13:43:49Z")
Amsterdam’s a nice easy flight from Aberdeen. I could be tempted. 🙂 Unfortunately my shift schedule is going to change soon, so I can’t give my availability. ---
**Author:** ![JoseB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/joseb/32/1530_2.png) [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/6 "2012-08-24T11:58:14Z")
OK, let’s bump this thread a bit 🙂 I still think it has potential! **Nava** , I think that October 8/9 is a nice possibility for a Dopefest in the Netherlands. I would like to ask Dutch dopers (or, well, whoever, really) for suggestions. My own suggestions: I live in The Hague (Den Haag or, more poshly, 's Gravenhage for your average Dutch citizen) and there are a few things we can do around here (apart from meeting, having a nice lunch/dinner/whatever and hanging out). A “must”, in my opinion, is the **Escher Museum** (“Escher in het paleis”) where you can enjoy everything the master of impossible structures did. Come on, let your voice be heard! 🙂 Also, **polar bear** , no worries – we won’t judge you by your utterances here… Much 😉 **Maastricht** , are you around? What is your opinion? Oh, and if foreign dopers would be coming, The Hague is easily reachable by direct train from Schiphol Airport --and it has its own airport which a lot of low-cost companies use, the Rotterdam-The Hague airport in between the two cities. This is my first, vague, sort-of amorphous suggestion. I’d appreciate your input, folks! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/7 "2012-08-24T12:05:02Z")
> [@JoseB](#): > > A “must”, in my opinion, is the **Escher Museum** (“Escher in het paleis”) where you can enjoy everything the master of impossible structures did. Damnit dude, don’t give me nerdgasms at work! ---
**Author:** ![JoseB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/joseb/32/1530_2.png) [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/8 "2012-08-24T12:11:11Z")
> [@Nava](#): > > Damnit dude, don’t give me nerdgasms at work! Then I won’t link to the luscious, gorgeous, fantastically detailed and high-quality prints that are impudically exhibited all over the place in all of their insane glory, huh? 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![willthekittensurvive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/91b2a8/32.png) [@willthekittensurvive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/willthekittensurvive)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/9 "2012-08-24T12:30:50Z")
Sounds like fun, and would love to see the Escher Museum. count me in! ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/10 "2012-08-24T12:39:28Z")
> [@JoseB](#): > > OK, let’s bump this thread a bit 🙂 I still think it has potential! > > **Nava** , I think that October 8/9 is a nice possibility for a Dopefest in the Netherlands. Except that the weekend is the 6th and 7th. I’m currently on shift both of those days. ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/11 "2012-08-24T13:20:37Z")
:: waves :: It’s a cool idea, but I don’t think I’ll join this time. I have tried to organize a Maastricht Dopefest twice, but both times it fizzled out. However, I think a Dope Fest nearer Amsterdam will draw a bigger crowd. Amsterdam is a bigger name, internationally speaking. I hope it will be a success and I demand pictures in advance ! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/12 "2012-08-24T13:22:41Z")
If you hold it inside Schipol early this Sunday, I can make it. ---
**Author:** ![JoseB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/joseb/32/1530_2.png) [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/13 "2012-08-24T13:51:17Z")
> [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](#): > > If you hold it inside Schipol early this Sunday, I can make it. That would be… Problematic, I’m afraid 😛 **@Quartz:** Whoops, so it is 😛 What about September 29-30, then? September 15-16 are out of the question because I am not going to be in the Netherlands. **@Maastricht:** Aww… What a pity! But, well, if you change your mind (or you find the time), the RandStadt would be here waiting for you! 🙂 **@willthekittensurvive?:** The Escher Museum is **very much** worth checking out. So, it seems that a hypothetical NL Dopefest would take place somewhere in or around The Hague, on the last weekend of September? Input, guys and gals? ---
**Author:** ![MostlyClueless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba9def/32.png) [@MostlyClueless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MostlyClueless)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/14 "2012-08-24T14:00:20Z")
I’m in Holland (near Rotterdam) and I have plenty of time. Very interested. Most Dopers are good people. ---
**Author:** ![JoseB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/joseb/32/1530_2.png) [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/15 "2012-08-24T14:35:41Z")
OK then. Assuming, thus, that we have the following minimal setup: -Dopefest in The Hague, NL -During the weekend of September 29-30 (either 29 or 30, but most likely on saturday 29) -Including at the very least a visit to the Escher Museum, lunch somewhere (or dinner) and general hanging out. Who would be officially interested, so I can begin drafting a list? Of course, I would be interested, so my name inaugurates the list: **JoseB** Please respond and confirm whether you would be interested. Also, if you are interested and have any additional suggestions, let everybody know! 🙂 Let’s see if we can get this moving and off the ground! ---
**Author:** ![willthekittensurvive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/91b2a8/32.png) [@willthekittensurvive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/willthekittensurvive)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/16 "2012-08-24T16:13:04Z")
Add me to the list, I can make most days in the weekend. Sounds like a lot of fun! ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/17 "2012-08-24T16:51:03Z")
> [@JoseB](#): > > That would be… Problematic, I’m afraid 😛 > > **@Quartz:** Whoops, so it is 😛 What about September 29-30, then? September 15-16 are out of the question because I am not going to be in the Netherlands. I wouldn’t make arrangements which depend upon me, but I’m off shift those days, so if things are firmed up here quickly, I can tell my boss I’m pre-booked for those days when he decides to rework our shifts. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![JoseB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/joseb/32/1530_2.png) [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/18 "2012-08-24T23:10:29Z")
OK, with this, so far we have the following list: Want to attend, definitely: **JoseB** **willthekittensurvive?** Would be interested in attending: **Quartz** All right – Let’s get more people going! ---
**Author:** ![JoseB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/joseb/32/1530_2.png) [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2012, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/19 "2012-09-03T12:01:05Z")
My, is nobody else interested…? Bumping the thread to give it a second chance! Let’s try to get this moving! Interested people, post in this thread! Later on I will PM everybody who expressed interest to check up on them 🙂 The date would be SEPTEMBER 29 (saturday) in THE HAGUE. Hope to hear from you all! ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2012, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366/20 "2012-09-03T18:35:58Z")
I’m there, now to figure out how to get from Dunkirk(ish) to The Hague… by train, of course, the devil’s in the details though. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-dopefest-in-the-netherlands/632366.md?page=2)