# 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:** 3
**Author:** ![engineer\_comp\_geek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/engineer_comp_geek/32/504_2.png) [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2005, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/41 "2005-04-24T01:01:34Z")
I still haven’t found the jade monkey, but I’ll be there anyway. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2005, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/42 "2005-04-24T02:04:19Z")
> [@AntaresJB](#): > > **’punha** - Even assuming the boy and I are still together by then, I don’t know if he could handle this lot. He’s… eh, not quite the type. He might freak and flee. We’ll see. Just tell him not to wear a cow suit and everything will be okay… ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Cymbeline](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_cymbeline/32/9244_2.png) [@Green\_Cymbeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Cymbeline)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2005, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/43 "2005-04-24T06:58:02Z")
Oh! It was so much fun last year! BUT by late June, I should (hopefully, crosses fingers, knocks on wood) be in California to live with my honey until he can get transferred here (which should be at least 6 months)! However I will be back to visit the family as often as I can, so perhaps a visit will coincide with the festivities, I hope. ---
**Author:** ![Aquafina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/50afbb/32.png) [@Aquafina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aquafina)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2005, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/44 "2005-04-24T15:55:58Z")
Great, I live in Gettysburg so if I can be any help, fire it away. ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2005, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/45 "2005-04-24T21:26:35Z")
Sweet! Another local Doper. We’ve got to number close to a dozen for Central PA south by now. The 23rd seems to be winning the preference poll. Can your schedule accomodate that **Ginger**? ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2005, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/46 "2005-04-24T21:55:59Z")
I currently have nothing planned past May 7th. I’ll go to see Mom on the major holidays though. ---
**Author:** ![TwoTrouts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a9adbd/32.png) [@TwoTrouts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoTrouts)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2005, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/47 "2005-04-24T22:06:54Z")
Woo Hoo! I’ll be there! I’ve heard so much about the last one and how much fun it was that I have been anxiously awaiting the date for this years fest. July 23rd is fine with me, and I would like to do the Battlefield tour the next day. I have yet to get over to Little Round Top and this is the perfect opportunity! What can I bring? Are kids welcome? ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2005, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/48 "2005-04-24T22:33:39Z")
Kids are quite welcome. Much mud was enjoyed by the little ones for sure, and the other kids seemed to have a good time, also. Once a date is firmly ascertained, I’ll start keeping a log of body count and what everyone is bringing, as well as offering links to nearby motels for those who want to make a weekend of it. ---
**Author:** ![moi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@moi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moi)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2005, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/49 "2005-04-25T02:11:19Z")
> [@Anita Vacation](#): > > Sorry, I didn’t mean to ignore your question! Of course, anyone and everyone are welcome, Newbies, Old Dopers and Non-Dopers equally. I hate to beat a dead horse, but what’s the vote on ex-Dopes? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![engineer\_comp\_geek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/engineer_comp_geek/32/504_2.png) [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2005, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/50 "2005-04-25T03:09:54Z")
> [@TwoTrouts](#): > > Are kids welcome? I will probably have all 3 geek children there this year. Youngest is 6, oldest is 13. Also, I can set up a web page with info (maps, directions, hotels, etc) if anyone is interested. > [@danceswithcats](#): > > Sweet! Another local Doper. We’ve got to number close to a dozen for Central PA south by now. I always figured I’d be the only one around here. Is someone in the area recruiting? ---
**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:** [April 25, 2005, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/51 "2005-04-25T03:57:00Z")
> [@engineer\_comp\_geek](#): > > I always figured I’d be the only one around here. Is someone in the area recruiting? I recruited my one member. Even if he does only post about once a month, if that. Never did get my damn toaster oven, either… ---
**Author:** ![Aquafina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/50afbb/32.png) [@Aquafina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aquafina)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2005, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/52 "2005-04-25T03:57:14Z")
Are there any threads I could read about the previous Gettysdope ? ---
**Author:** ![Triskadecamus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b19c9b/32.png) [@Triskadecamus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Triskadecamus)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2005, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/53 "2005-04-25T04:02:50Z")
OK, I am going to try to be there. I am assumming, from the debacle last year that Kimche is out. Whimps. OK, Potato Salad, then. I’ll bring a gallon. (home made) Assurances on my attendence are dependent on final date, and my schedule, which is fairly flexible. (I still have heaps and drifts of leave available.) Ridesharing a possibility, for the nearby, and the not all that far away, although another round trip like last year is probably not in the picture. (Sorry, **Poly**!) See you all there! Tris ---
**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:** [April 25, 2005, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/54 "2005-04-25T04:03:38Z")
> [@Xung](#): > > Are there any threads I could read about the previous Gettysdope ? [Central PA Post-Fest Wrapup](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=262498&highlight=gettysdope) ---
**Author:** ![Rubystreak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Rubystreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rubystreak)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2005, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/55 "2005-04-25T14:17:51Z")
It’s probably too late to voice my opinion, but I cannot make July 23. Totally impossible. However, any weekend after that for the rest of the summer is good and I really want to make it. August 13 would be smashing. I’ll subscribe to this thread to see how it turns out, in any case. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2005, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/56 "2005-04-25T14:46:04Z")
> [@moi](#): > > I hate to beat a dead horse, but what’s the vote on ex-Dopes? 😉 No such thing – as they saying goes, “You can check out but you can never leave.” (BTW, when are you gonna come up with **Alan\_Smithee** and have dinner with me again?) ---
**Author:** ![moi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@moi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moi)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2005, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/57 "2005-04-25T15:15:10Z")
Sorry, I’ve been doin’ crazy things like workin’ and traveling. I’ll see how my schedule works out this and next week; what’s your availability, **Twicks**? ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2005, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/58 "2005-04-25T15:41:10Z")
Fridays are generally good for me – email me, or I’ll catch **Alan\_Smithee** on IM at some point. Sorry about the hijack, all. ---
**Author:** ![av8rmike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/edb3f5/32.png) [@av8rmike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/av8rmike)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2005, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/59 "2005-04-25T15:54:02Z")
I _should_ be OK for any of those dates, though I think I’d prefer July to August. ---
**Author:** ![HelenTroy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/helentroy/32/86_2.png) [@HelenTroy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HelenTroy)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2005, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/60 "2005-04-25T19:03:45Z")
I’m in! I’m in! Either weekend would probably work for me. It would be myself and the Helenette, so I could even bring someone else from Chocolatetown, USA. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518.md?page=4)