# The New & Improved Spiffle II Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 20, 2001, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660 "2001-03-20T02:43:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![HeyHomie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/heyhomie/32/207_2.png) [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2001, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/81 "2001-04-01T13:25:53Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Enderw24 \* > \*\*I’m as lost as Pat Buchanan at Lilith Fair, people. Can I get a little help? If I go, I’ll be driving, but I’ll need a place to stay. This Sleepy Inn place, how much are rooms (or what’s the number), what’s the schedule of events? How do I find you other dopers? Will the moderators wear hats? How about a little love people! \*\* I’ve posted the telephone number to the Sleep Inn WAAAYYYY earlier in this thread. Look around. It’s there somewhere. A few posts below the number someone posted the price of rooms. Friday night and Saturday afternoon various people will be doing various things. I (the emcee) won’t be involved in any of them. Saturday night at 7:00 is the official meeting. It’s at The Barrel Head, 1577 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL. I’ve posted directions earlier in this thread. **Gaudere** will probably wear her moderator hat. At least, she did at Spiffle I. ---
**Author:** ![Tequila\_Mockingbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/41988e/32.png) [@Tequila\_Mockingbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tequila_Mockingbird)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2001, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/82 "2001-04-01T17:37:51Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by MissBHaven \* > \*\*I have 2 kiddies, limited funds and no babysitter. Is anybody else bringing the kiddies? \*\* Same here MissBHaven. I’m looking for a decent sitter now, and have some other people helping me as well. If worse comes to worse though, we’ll bring them with us and may have to just bail out a little early or figure something out as we go:) ---
**Author:** ![Valerieblaise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@Valerieblaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Valerieblaise)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2001, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/83 "2001-04-01T18:01:05Z")
Um, hi. No, you do NOT want to bring your kids. I’ve been to many a Dopefest, including last year’s Spiffled, and I just can’t see your kids being able to drink enough to hang with this crowd of deviants. Also, it would be considered child abuse in most states to let your children get that close to Jophiel and Omni. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2001, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/84 "2001-04-02T03:23:14Z")
_a-hem_ I’ve got a room to share, if anyone is still looking. I’ll be getting there Friday night, 6-ish. Prepare to be drunk 7-ish and carry-ing on and so-forth 8-ish. ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2001, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/85 "2001-04-02T05:22:17Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Valerieblaise \* > \*\*Um, hi. No, you do NOT want to bring your kids. I’ve been to many a Dopefest, including last year’s Spiffled, and I just can’t see your kids being able to drink enough to hang with this crowd of deviants. > > \*\* They’re kids, how much could it take? When I was 10, it only took one or two beers…😉 And please, everyone pitch in on places to crash. I haven’t settled that yet. ---
**Author:** ![Silo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@Silo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silo)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2001, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/86 "2001-04-02T10:42:48Z")
**You Are Going!** Beagledave Boli DynoSaur ExTank Falcon Flypsyde Gaudere Mike G Omniscient Porcupine Rastahomie&Mrs. Silo Thinksnow Tiburon Tiggeril Tygre +1 Unclebeer Unclebill ValerieBlaise Vidad Colek Vileorb Weirddave **Not Sure** Android209 Crunchy Frog (?) Ed Zotti (he told me it was possible) EnderW24 Jophiel Kermit334 MissBHaven Nymysys Pipefitter Purple Bear Tequila Mockingbird The Mighty Tiki God Thudlow Boink Typo mna ---
**Author:** ![HeyHomie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/heyhomie/32/207_2.png) [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2001, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/87 "2001-04-02T13:59:24Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Silo \* > **Not Sure** > \ > Ed Zotti (he told me it was possible) > \_\* :eek: :eek: :eek: Listen up, people! This may be your one and only chance to actually meet the real Cecil! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2001, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/88 "2001-04-02T15:36:37Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by thinksnow \* > \*\*_a-hem_ > > I’ve got a room to share, if anyone is still looking. > I’ll be getting there Friday night, 6-ish. Prepare to be drunk 7-ish and carry-ing on and so-forth 8-ish. \*\* I’ll probably be there by 4 or so. When is the spanking and the oral sex? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/89 "2001-04-03T21:27:33Z")
4:04, if it takes me that long to get your pants off. 4:02, if you don’t wear panties. ---
**Author:** ![Tequila\_Mockingbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/41988e/32.png) [@Tequila\_Mockingbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tequila_Mockingbird)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/90 "2001-04-04T18:11:01Z")
I now have a room reservation! I will be bringing Turbo Dog, and for lack of other options, the kiddies. Anyone else staying at the Sleep Inn? (I want someone to follow to dinner.) Looking forward to meeting everyone! ---
**Author:** ![Tequila\_Mockingbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/41988e/32.png) [@Tequila\_Mockingbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tequila_Mockingbird)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/91 "2001-04-04T21:16:22Z")
Oh…and no, the little ones will not be at the party. ---
**Author:** ![beagledave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6de8d8/32.png) [@beagledave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beagledave)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/92 "2001-04-04T22:55:02Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Tequila Mockingbird \* > \*\*I now have a room reservation! I will be bringing Turbo Dog, and for lack of other options, the kiddies. Anyone else staying at the Sleep Inn? (I want someone to follow to dinner.) Looking forward to meeting everyone! > > \*\* I think the Sleep Inn is right across the parking lot from the Courtyard where we’re at… Mrs beagledave will be dropping me off at the Barrelhead around 7 before meeting old college friends…you’re always welcome to follow us (She used to live in Springfield…knows the way) ---
**Author:** ![ExTank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/35a633/32.png) [@ExTank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ExTank)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2001, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/93 "2001-04-05T00:32:42Z")
I’ll be arriving on Friday, about 5:30 PM, if the airlines cooperate. I already have a room reserved at the Courtyard, but it’s a single, so unless you _really_ wanna get to know me, no sharing. Then again, in the condition I think I’m going to wind up in, the floor would probably work just as well, and I’d hardly notice or care. **Tequila:** sorry it took me so long to get back to you, but my contact in St. Louis told me their regular babysitter is no longer taking jobs; she discovered sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll. The only other person they could recommend is probably too young (13 y/o) for your requirements. ---
**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2001, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/94 "2001-04-05T01:22:04Z")
As **ValerieBlaise** , **Falcon** , **MikeG** , and I either alluded to or directly stated, this is not really a gathering for children. You really might want to reconsider. ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2001, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/95 "2001-04-05T01:30:20Z")
At the risk of being called mean, I’ll second porc’s post. And V’s from earlier. Not really much I can add. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Mnementh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/898d66/32.png) [@Mnementh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mnementh)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2001, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/96 "2001-04-05T01:48:39Z")
[whine] I wanna go to the debaucheryfest… [/whine] Have fun, folks. Maybe next year… ---
**Author:** ![Silo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@Silo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silo)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2001, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/97 "2001-04-05T02:32:11Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Tequila Mockingbird \* > Anyone else staying at the Sleep Inn? Howdy! I too have a room at the Sleep Inn. And, as I understand it, the only thing that seperates it from the Courtyard is a parking lot. Now, at the moment, it’s up in the air as to whether I’ll head down to Springfield on Friday _or stay in Chicago and head down on Saturday._ I should find out tonight though. BTW I’m drinking tonight, I’m not going to this thing a lightweight! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2001, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/98 "2001-04-05T02:54:06Z")
I’m at the Sleep Inn, too. I’m gonna be there Friday, I’m gonna be drinking and hitting the pool, not in that order, per se, but yeah, I’ll be there. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2001, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/99 "2001-04-05T05:00:35Z")
I happen to have a single KING SIZED bed at the Courtyard, which in NO way will keep from crossing the parking lot and falling in the pool at the Sleep Inn, waiting to be rescued (oh, wait, was that a Fantasy thread post?) ---
**Author:** ![Silo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@Silo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silo)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2001, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660/100 "2001-04-05T05:15:11Z")
Aiight, I’m 'illin in Chi-town Friday evening. MikeG, Vileorb, Gaudere and I will be headed down to Springfield early to mid Saturday. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-improved-spiffle-ii-thread/58660.md?page=6)