# The moment all you MADs have been waiting for... Gettysdope II! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 22, 2005, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518 "2005-04-22T00:45:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 15
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/281 "2005-07-23T03:35:58Z")
> [@Portia](#): > > _ahem_ > > I said, “I’m not going to make it!” > (stamps foot for attention) > > But it does sound like a great time will be had by all (somehow, w/o moi) and I wish we could get something together like that here in Michigan, less than 8 hours from my home. Ya’ll will post pictures, right? Sorry you can’t make it, but we will have a good time, and I’m still holding out hope that **moi** might make it, with or without **That Darn Cat**. If you want a fest in your back yard, anoint yourself the high priestess, grab another doper or two and make it happen. 😉 Look for a post party wrap up thread-I’ll throw my pix in Photobucket, and anyone else is welcome to use their hoster or send images my way. ---
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/282 "2005-07-23T03:40:34Z")
**Moi** and **That Darn Cat** are going on a romantic getaway for two. And thus, quite to your surprise, I know, will not be at Gettysdope. I am, however, instructed to give you a hug from her. ---
**Author:** ![Anita\_Vacation](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Anita\_Vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anita_Vacation)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/283 "2005-07-23T04:01:11Z")
> [@Portia](#): > > But it does sound like a great time will be had by all (somehow, w/o moi)… Alas, we will have to muddle along without moi _or you_. (I know what you meant.) The Bozo Bus should arrive around 12:30-1:00 containing my friend, Esther, Tris, Blue Kangaroo and Dwalin, in that order. The kimchee will be strapped on the roof. ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/284 "2005-07-23T04:06:09Z")
> [@BlueKangaroo](#): > > **Moi** and **That Darn Cat** are going on a romantic getaway for two. And thus, quite to your surprise, I know, will not be at Gettysdope. > > I am, however, instructed to give you a hug from her. Much as we’ll miss them, that’s a decent excuse. 😉 See ya later today! ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Carrot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f0a364/32.png) [@Captain\_Carrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Carrot)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/285 "2005-07-23T04:26:48Z")
I’m bringing Fluxx(with my six booster packs), Chrononauts, and EAC. Oh, and nourishment for the body as well. (Well, ‘nourishment’ is a bit much, but…) ---
**Author:** ![Triskadecamus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b19c9b/32.png) [@Triskadecamus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Triskadecamus)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/286 "2005-07-23T04:28:57Z")
> [@Anita Vacation](#): > > The kimchee will be strapped on the roof. I don’t think the EPA will approve that method of interstate transport of potential biohazards. I have multiple layer containment vessles prepared. Tris ---
**Author:** ![AntaresJB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c2a13f/32.png) [@AntaresJB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AntaresJB)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/287 "2005-07-23T04:32:23Z")
Checking my LJ friends page, I see that our non-renewed darling **Frank #2** has fallen ill and will be unable to attend. ☹ He was slated to bring soda, in case someone wants to swing by somewhere and snag a couple of bottles to pick up the slack. ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/288 "2005-07-23T07:42:12Z")
I give up. Between the incipient cold which is now very cipient and the lack of sleep thanks to the complete lack of air conditioning, I am not going to make it after all. I am throwing in the towel, if only because I know that I will not be safe to drive from Reading to Gettysburg since I’m still awake at 3:30 in the morning. I hate my respiratory system, and if I had the energy left I’d pit the prior management company at this apartment complex for doing half-assed and apparently unsafe repairs around here with the end result of my a/c conking out during the hottest week of the year. And then I’d pit the current management company for having people on staff who simply go through a process of replacing stuff without actually checking to see what’s causing the stuff to malfunction in the first place. ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/289 "2005-07-23T07:44:17Z")
Crap. The other person pegged to bring drinks isn’t going to make it, either. Sorry folks. I hope someone can grab sodas and water for all, 'cause I’m afraid I’m not going to be able to. _sigh_ ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/290 "2005-07-23T08:32:10Z")
> [@BlueKangaroo](#): > > **Moi** and **That Darn Cat** are going on a romantic getaway for two. And thus, quite to your surprise, I know, will not be at Gettysdope. > > I am, however, instructed to give you a hug from her. Why on earth not? I think I’ve managed to convince the gentleman that this is a romantic getaway. Then again, he is an engineer. 😉 See you in about 8 hours! CJ ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 10:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/291 "2005-07-23T10:36:43Z")
We’ll be arriving at about 1-ish. We can pick up a couple of 2-litre bottles of soda to bring along. We’re leaving here by 8:30 this morning, but have to make a little detour in Winchester, VA for a while. Then we’ll be right up. **JayJay** , I _have_ to bring my husband; for one thing, it’s too long a drive for me alone; for another thing, if he doesn’t come, who will tell **Anita** diamond heist stories? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/292 "2005-07-23T11:09:29Z")
I can bring a couple of bottles of diet soda. I think we’re going to stop for ice anyway, so we can get some more then. ---
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/293 "2005-07-23T11:13:22Z")
We’ll pick up a few on our way as well. I’ve been trying to stay away from caffeine so I want to make sure to have a few things I know I can drink. ---
**Author:** ![Madd\_Maxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Madd\_Maxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Madd_Maxx)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/294 "2005-07-23T11:18:07Z")
I can bring a couple bottles of soda, and a pack of water too. I’ll throw that and some ice in the cooler. Mapquest says that from York to Gettysburg is 56 minutes? I think I can make it in 30 mins. I’ll be there sometime between 11 and 12. Depending on how long the eggrolls take. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/295 "2005-07-23T11:38:19Z")
We’ll stop and get water as well. ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/296 "2005-07-23T12:04:23Z")
> [@Madd Maxx](#): > > I can bring a couple bottles of soda, and a pack of water too. I’ll throw that and some ice in the cooler. Mapquest says that from York to Gettysburg is 56 minutes? I think I can make it in 30 mins. I’ll be there sometime between 11 and 12. Depending on how long the eggrolls take. Kinda depends on where you’re starting from in York. From my house to George Street @ 30 is a half hour unless it’s 3 AM, and G-burg is ~another half hour west from here. Beware of many meandering knuckleheads along Lincoln Highway checking out yard sales who will make you wish for a hood mounted 1920s style death ray. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Madd\_Maxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Madd\_Maxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Madd_Maxx)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/297 "2005-07-23T13:49:42Z")
> [@danceswithcats](#): > > Kinda depends on where you’re starting from in York. From my house to George Street @ 30 is a half hour unless it’s 3 AM, and G-burg is ~another half hour west from here. Beware of many meandering knuckleheads along Lincoln Highway checking out yard sales who will make you wish for a hood mounted 1920s style death ray. 😉 I can get from my house to Rt.30 & George St. in 5 mins. And I can’t promise not to stop at a few yard sales on my way either. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/298 "2005-07-23T13:54:27Z")
> [@BlueKangaroo](#): > > **Moi** and **That Darn Cat** are going on a romantic getaway for two. And thus, quite to your surprise, I know, will not be at Gettysdope. > > I am, however, instructed to give you a hug from her. What could be more romantic than a Dopefest? Heck, that’s where Airman and I met. Robin ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/299 "2005-07-23T13:57:16Z")
Okay. Seriously. **catsix** , Aaron and I are almost out the door. Directions are being printed and we’ve got some pitstops to make before we can officially GO. We’ll be there before noon. Robin ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/300 "2005-07-23T14:07:08Z")
The packing up has commenced at Chez Jayjayfreak. We should be down around noonish, because we have to stop for gas, cigs, ice and cash (Sheetz! Your one-stop shop!). [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518.md?page=14) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518.md?page=16)