# 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:** 8
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2005, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/141 "2005-06-28T00:41:07Z")
I’ve got a medium cooler and a big one – you want one or both of them? ---
**Author:** ![Triskadecamus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b19c9b/32.png) [@Triskadecamus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Triskadecamus)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2005, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/142 "2005-06-28T04:04:35Z")
You know those big orange drink coolers that construction places always have on the back of the trucks? I have one. I will bring it full of just plain Ice, and if anyone wants to use that for drinks, that will be cool. (Snarf snarf, snuffle, I crack me up!) I won’t put the Kimchi inside of it. 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:** [June 28, 2005, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/143 "2005-06-28T04:11:25Z")
> [@Triskadecamus](#): > > I won’t put the Kimchi inside of it. And we all thank you for that clarification. ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2005, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/144 "2005-06-28T04:13:34Z")
If we have three or four big un’s, that ought to suffice-better more than enough than a shortage. You’re a card **Tris** -you will be dealt with. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2005, 9:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/145 "2005-06-28T09:54:33Z")
How about the mini-fridge? Are there electrical outlets at the pavilion? CJ ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2005, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/146 "2005-06-28T14:36:06Z")
> [@Siege](#): > > How about the mini-fridge? Are there electrical outlets at the pavilion? > > CJ Yes, outlets are present, and I brought cords/outlet expanders last year. If someone wanted to bring one, it would be a good idea to be an early bird so the box has some time to chill down. ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2005, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/147 "2005-06-28T15:36:12Z")
Don’t worry – we can run it off the car’s electricity while we’re driving out. A four hour drive should get it nice and cool, even the way the weather’s been around here lately. ---
**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:** [June 29, 2005, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/148 "2005-06-29T16:14:57Z")
> [@Edward The Head](#): > > Iris and I should be there. I’m so glad, Bryan. I haven’t seen you in ages! **Tris** , we should try to drive up together. I’ll email you in a couple of weeks to see if we can coordinate. ---
**Author:** ![Triskadecamus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b19c9b/32.png) [@Triskadecamus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Triskadecamus)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2005, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/149 "2005-06-29T22:09:46Z")
**Anita** , Works for me! I think you have my phone number. I don’t know if my son is interested at all, and since he will be very recently returned from overseas, he could well be rather busy. Even so, we can fit three in Toyota. Tris ---
**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:** [June 30, 2005, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/150 "2005-06-30T15:31:23Z")
> [@Triskadecamus](#): > > …we can fit three in Toyota. I have a friend who has said she’d like to come along. If we have enough, we can go in my bozo bus. Any other NoVa MADS want to hop on? ---
**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:** [June 30, 2005, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/151 "2005-06-30T17:54:42Z")
I’d like to, since my mother has informed me that I most likely will not be allowed to drive that far by then, but she knows you, so she should be fine with you driving me. I’ll give you an update as soon as possible. ---
**Author:** ![Triskadecamus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b19c9b/32.png) [@Triskadecamus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Triskadecamus)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2005, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/152 "2005-06-30T18:27:51Z")
Well, it looks like we may all be Bozos on this bus! Tris ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2005, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/153 "2005-06-30T19:15:14Z")
Has anyone heard from **Polycarp** and **Skulldigger** regarding this event? ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2005, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/154 "2005-07-09T04:14:57Z")
The _Official Who is Bringing What_ and _Dopercount_ List **Anita Vacation** – gazpacho **twickster** +1 – rice krispy treats and a barrel o’ snax **jayjay & supervenusfreak** – veggie pasta salad & sweeties **Rock n Roach** – **AntaresJB** – plates & plastic **The 27th Evil** – **Siege & HJay** +1 – brownies **RTFirefly** – **Aquafina** – **catsix** – **engineer\_comp\_geek** +4 – dogs and burgers and grills- Oh, my! **mhendo** – **Khadaji** – **Two Trouts** – fruit salad & tapas **Triskadecamus** – kimchi & potato salad **av8rmike** – **HelenTroy** +1 – **The Mad Hermit** – **Alan Smithee** – **Morgyn** – **MsRobyn & AirmanDoors** +1 – containers, wraps & foil **norinew** +3 – coleslaw **phall** – dessertitude **ScubaBen** – gazpacho **Tranquilis** & **intaglio** – chili **TruePisces & Verrain** – **GingerOfTheNorth & weirddave** +2 – **Frank #2** – soda **Edward The Head** +1 – **danceswithcats** – jalapeño chili and chipotle with adobo chili For those who need directions, worry not. The directions page from last year will be posted when we draw closer to the event, and for anyone who would like to purchase something nearby, there are two markets available-one a few blocks, and another a few miles away. My cell phone number will be provided to anyone who emails to request same: [danceswithcats@att.net](mailto:danceswithcats@att.net) Anyone who plans on staying over should make haste to book a room. Email the above addy if you’d like help with that-distance from event, and other good stuff. Also, **twickster** has added book exchange to the mix. Bring texts you’d like to see in the home of another doper. ---
**Author:** ![AntaresJB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c2a13f/32.png) [@AntaresJB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AntaresJB)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2005, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/155 "2005-07-09T06:38:51Z")
In regards to my earlier request for someone to split a hotel room with me - I have a friend from college who works at the Holiday Inn Express in Hanover (which I think is where a bunch of us stayed last year) who got me a room for a ridiculously cheap price, so I don’t need someone to split with anymore. Thanks for the offers, though, those of you who offered. 🙂 ---
**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 9, 2005, 8:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/156 "2005-07-09T08:51:22Z")
Unless someone thinks it’s a bad idea (or just unnecessary), I plan to bring bottled water and soda, 'cause I think that trying to provide beverages for 46 people (if I added correctly) is a bit much for just one person to handle. ( **Frank #2** is the only other person I see planning to bring soda.) Is anyone bringing plastic cups and a marker? Two-liter bottles are much cheaper than individual cans/bottles, so there would be more liquid available. ---
**Author:** ![AntaresJB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c2a13f/32.png) [@AntaresJB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AntaresJB)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2005, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/157 "2005-07-09T17:40:47Z")
> [@Morgyn](#): > > Unless someone thinks it’s a bad idea (or just unnecessary), I plan to bring bottled water and soda, 'cause I think that trying to provide beverages for 46 people (if I added correctly) is a bit much for just one person to handle. ( **Frank #2** is the only other person I see planning to bring soda.) > > Is anyone bringing plastic cups and a marker? Two-liter bottles are much cheaper than individual cans/bottles, so there would be more liquid available. Since I’m already bringing plates and plasticware, I might as well pick up cups, and I can certainly bring part of my vast collection of Sharpies. 🙂 Which also makes me wonder, is anyone bringing nametags? Not completely necessary, but would be helpful, especially for first-timers. ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2005, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/158 "2005-07-09T19:10:47Z")
A quick heads up. As I mentioned elsewhere in MPSIMS, I’m going in for knee surgery this week and I’m not entirely sure how mobile I’ll be by Gettysdope. I’m still planning on attending with both guys, but the brownies may not be homemade, depending on what the doctor says I can and cannot do. At least I should be off the medications. CJ ---
**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 9, 2005, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/159 "2005-07-09T20:04:05Z")
> [@Siege](#): > > A quick heads up. As I mentioned elsewhere in MPSIMS, I’m going in for knee surgery this week and I’m not entirely sure how mobile I’ll be by Gettysdope. I’m still planning on attending with both guys, but the brownies may not be homemade, depending on what the doctor says I can and cannot do. At least I should be off the medications. > > CJ Your presence will be treat enough. Speaking of which, HAS anyone heard anything at all from **Poly**? ---
**Author:** ![catsix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e19b73/32.png) [@catsix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/catsix)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2005, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518/160 "2005-07-09T20:57:30Z")
I’m not sure what I’m bringing yet, but I know that I’ll be there. My remaining cat is so far cancer-free. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-moment-all-you-mads-have-been-waiting-for-gettysdope-ii/300518.md?page=9)