# Tampa/St. Pete/Clearwater Dopefest - Anyone? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 14, 2005, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236 "2005-06-14T17:00:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![joemama24\_98](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ce7236/32.png) [@joemama24\_98](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joemama24_98)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2005, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/21 "2005-06-15T15:11:23Z")
> [@ShibbOleth](#): > > Where’s that? (what streets?) 58th Street and 147th Ave North. About 3/4 mile behind the ICOT Center. I agree with the beach pavilion/cookout idea. Maybe we can do a potluck meal/BBQ, and then beach volleyball, frisbee, etc? Fort Desoto might be ideal for that - we can even get campsites there at night, if we want. I think that would be fun. If we’re planning an outside event, should be shoot for later in the year when it gets cooler? Maybe do a pre-planning dinner/get-to-know ya thing first? ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2005, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/22 "2005-06-15T15:22:00Z")
> [@Bambi Hassenpfeffer](#): > > **Ginger** , who is Bonus Mom, if I may ask? Dave’s bio-mom. She doesn’t post anymore. Actually, I believe she may have posted once or twice only, but reads. She lives in Lakeland. Has met Bluesman - they got along like a house afire. ---
**Author:** ![Bear\_Nenno](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bear_nenno/32/3358_2.png) [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2005, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/23 "2005-06-16T03:40:17Z")
> [@Amp](#): > > So, **Bear\_Nenno** , I take it you’re from here but out of the area at the moment? When will you be returning? Maybe we could hold off until then. I appreciate the offer, but it won’t be anytime soon. You guys have a good time and post some pictures. When/If it gets closer to the time I’m getting out of here, I let everyone know and we can have another big dopefest. ---
**Author:** ![Lucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/13edae/32.png) [@Lucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucretia)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2005, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/24 "2005-06-16T10:56:33Z")
> [@ShibbOleth](#): > > Well, if they’re going to be there then there’s no way I’m going. And everyone knows I _hate_ Thai food. > > 😉 Look, you’re going to have to be in a social setting with the two of us _some_ time. Don’t think I don’t notice you dodging me on Mondays… ---
**Author:** ![Lucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/13edae/32.png) [@Lucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucretia)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2005, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/25 "2005-06-16T10:58:06Z")
> [@GingerOfTheNorth](#): > > I wonder if Bonus Mom would be up for this. That would be cool! From what **Bluesman** says, I’d love to meet her. Is some momentum gathering for a beach park setting? I’ll volunteer to look into likely places, if so. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2005, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/26 "2005-06-16T12:53:54Z")
Bonus Mom (bonusmom? I can’t remember which) will be up here June 24-28. When is this looking to happen? ---
**Author:** ![OhFace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecccb3/32.png) [@OhFace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OhFace)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2005, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/27 "2005-06-16T15:45:17Z")
Depending on what date it is, **Flander** and I may be able to make it. We’re both in Miami, and we love Thai food! ---
**Author:** ![Amp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Amp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amp)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2005, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/28 "2005-06-17T13:30:12Z")
It seems that a potluck cookout seems to be the venue of choice. I’ve heard Fort Desoto mentioned a few times but I personally have never been there. Can we reserve space or is it first come first serve? If someone could look into that we can possibly get something going. Also we will need a date. I suggest something far out enough so that everyone that wants to come can have enough time to make plans. Any suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![Bear\_Nenno](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bear_nenno/32/3358_2.png) [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2005, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/29 "2005-06-17T13:43:47Z")
Mid 2006 sound good? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Bear\_Nenno](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bear_nenno/32/3358_2.png) [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2005, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/30 "2005-06-24T04:53:49Z")
Dont give up now, guys! You’re so close. ---
**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2005, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/31 "2005-06-24T11:55:28Z")
Has there been any progress on scheduling and hosting this event? Anyone? ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2005, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/32 "2005-06-24T12:15:25Z")
> [@Lucretia](#): > > Look, you’re going to have to be in a social setting with the two of us _some_ time. Don’t think I don’t notice you dodging me on Mondays… I’ve been trying to dodge him and be around you. Not working so far. And where were either of you last Monday? I even called, for pity’s sake! ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2005, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/33 "2005-06-24T12:24:45Z")
> [@Amp](#): > > It seems that a potluck cookout seems to be the venue of choice. I’ve heard Fort Desoto mentioned a few times but I personally have never been there. Can we reserve space or is it first come first serve? If someone could look into that we can possibly get something going. Also we will need a date. I suggest something far out enough so that everyone that wants to come can have enough time to make plans. Any suggestions? Ft. DeSoto is a possibility. I didn’t find a way to reserve picnic shelters online, but here’s a [link to their “special events” page](http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/special_event_permits.htm). I don’t know if we have people coming from the south, but there are several coming from north of TB. There are parks a little more conveniently located for them, like Howard in Tarpon Springs, Philippe in Safety Harbor, maybe Caladesi (near Dunedin). Ft. DeSoto is fine for me and I like that park, just wasn’t sure if something else might be more central. Mid September might be nice if we don’t have any hurricanes going on. Still warm enough to swim but possibly not as hot as July or August would be. And someone is going to have to take the lead on organizing this. If not it won’t come off. I nominate **Bluesman** to bring his badass grill pack thing. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Amp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Amp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amp)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2005, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/34 "2005-06-24T12:26:53Z")
Who wants to be the leader of this group of misfits? Anyone? Anyone? ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2005, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/35 "2005-06-24T12:41:35Z")
> [@Amp](#): > > Who wants to be the leader of this group of misfits? Anyone? Anyone? For this important role, I nominate **Amp** … all in favor? ---
**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2005, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/36 "2005-06-24T13:36:30Z")
> [@ShibbOleth](#): > > For this important role, I nominate **Amp** … all in favor? AYE! And I will be coming from south of Tampa if that influences the location any. ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2005, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/37 "2005-06-24T13:37:26Z")
> [@Hypno-Toad](#): > > AYE! > > And I will be coming from south of Tampa if that influences the location any. Where’s Caloosa? ---
**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2005, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/38 "2005-06-24T15:42:47Z")
> [@ShibbOleth](#): > > Where’s Caloosa? Roughly centered on Lee County. To be specific, I’m coming from Fort Myers. ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2005, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/39 "2005-06-24T21:03:23Z")
> [@Hypno-Toad](#): > > Roughly centered on Lee County. To be specific, I’m coming from Fort Myers. I wish I could say that’s an enthralling, picturesque drive. There is a [Ritter’s](http://data.gointranet.com/cgi-bin/unitloc/ritters/search.cgi) in Bradenton, a few exits before the bridge. Maybe you can pick us up a few quarts on the way up. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2005, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236/40 "2005-06-27T11:05:12Z")
> [@ShibbOleth](#): > > There is a [Ritter’s](http://data.gointranet.com/cgi-bin/unitloc/ritters/search.cgi) in Bradenton, a few exits before the bridge. Maybe you can pick us up a few quarts on the way up. > > 😉 I just might. If I knew where to bring it or on what day. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-st-pete-clearwater-dopefest-anyone/308236.md?page=3)