# The Return of the Bamadope **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 5, 2004, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705 "2004-03-05T15:21:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![ShelliBean](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f9ae1b/32.png) [@ShelliBean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShelliBean)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2004, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/41 "2004-04-01T20:44:36Z")
Hey guys - I’m still coming and so is the boyfriend\*. I hope you don’t think I’ve abandoned y’all since I haven’t made a list or called anyone yet. Things got a little hectic the past couple days. Thanks for jumping on it **Sylkyn**! I’ve looked as well and can’t find what it is called. Worst case senario: we all show up and they don’t have room for us and we end up at the Mellow Mushroom. \*\*\*Sauron \*\* - you won’t be the only boy! If it gets too estrogen filled you guys can sit around and talk about jock itch and prostates or something. ---
**Author:** ![Sauron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce7236/32.png) [@Sauron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sauron)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2004, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/42 "2004-04-01T21:47:07Z")
> [@Rez](#): > > \*\*\*Sauron \*\* - you won’t be the only boy! If it gets too estrogen filled you guys can sit around and talk about jock itch and prostates or something. No biggie. I’m very in touch with my feminine side, so we can discuss all sorts of relationship problems and how guys are idiots. On the flip side, I’m into sports and such, so I can talk baseball, football and basketball with your boyfriend, if he’s not into touchy-feelie stuff. Basically, I’m a two-for-one dinner guest. I’m concerned over this Mill/Grill problem, though. We need to set up a definite backup meeting spot if this doesn’t work out. Otherwise, folks won’t know where to go. ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2004, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/43 "2004-04-02T02:36:14Z")
Well, if y’all can figure out where you’re gonna be, you might be joined by a couple of recently-transplanted Atlantans. We were going to go to SC to fetch our cat this weekend–he’s been having a little visit with Grandma and Grandpa until we got settled–but the in-laws have invited us for Easter, so rather than drive out there two weekends in a row, it looks like we’re free this weekend. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2004, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/44 "2004-04-02T03:38:33Z")
And to clarify for those who may not know, **Geobabe** ’s “we” includes me, a guy. I do have a deep rooted need to watch ten guys running around a basketball court Saturday evening, does this place have a large television, and would you all excuse me from conversation for two hours? ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2004, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/45 "2004-04-02T04:18:34Z")
> [@UncleBill](#): > > I do have a deep rooted need to watch ten guys running around a basketball court Saturday evening, does this place have a large television, and would you all excuse me (emphasis added by spouse) from conversation for two hours? Um, hello? I’ll be watching the game too! Sheesh. ---
**Author:** ![Sylkyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@Sylkyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylkyn)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2004, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/46 "2004-04-02T04:37:38Z")
Well, why don’t we meet outside the Mill/Grill? They have an outside eating area as well. If it turns out they can’t handle us, or we needed reservations, we can literally walk right across the street to Mellow Mushroom, like **Rez** mentioned. They have damn good pizza and pasta, anyway. I think they have a TV over there, too, while I don’t think the M/G does. Didn’t used to, anyway. The address **Nocturne** found up further in the thread is correct for the Grill. The location hasn’t changed, but evidently the phone number has. ---
**Author:** ![Sylkyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@Sylkyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylkyn)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2004, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/47 "2004-04-02T04:46:31Z")
…and while I’m thinking of it, **Geobabe** and **UncleBill**. The Mill is also right across the way from the Fountain that sits in the middle of the road. It’s a big sculpture with animals sitting around a ram who is reading to them. (Been a bone of controversy around here for eons… :rolleyes: ) But if you’re there on the corner of 20th Street South, you’ll be right at The Mill. In Southside it’s ok to ask people if they’re Dopers, because, well…most of 'em are. Maybe not _our_ kind, but well…let’s just say they wouldn’t be put off or anything. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Nocturne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/9fc348/32.png) [@Nocturne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nocturne)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2004, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/48 "2004-04-02T04:56:13Z")
List of attendees (definites and maybes, anyway): \*\*Sylkyn VampyChick (possibly) Geobabe UncleBill Rez Rez’s boyfriend Sauron Aries28 Nightingale XJetgirlX verbenabeast DeVena Zah Kree Nocturne UnwrittenNocturne \*\* Big crowd! And at least four guys in the mix. ---
**Author:** ![Aries28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Aries28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aries28)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2004, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/49 "2004-04-02T13:33:35Z")
YAY! **Geobabe** and **Uncle Bill** are coming too! 🙂 So the plan is to meet outside at the fountain at 7:00 on Saturday? I can’t wait to meet all of you. ---
**Author:** ![Sylkyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@Sylkyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylkyn)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2004, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/50 "2004-04-02T13:40:11Z")
That sounds like an even better plan, **Aries28**. The fountain at 7! If I DO find out the name of this elusive restaurant (it’s become a mission by now…) I’ll book reservations for 15. Thank you for the list, **Nocturne**! Saves me a little time. If anyone needs directions, please feel free to email me. This is really going to be a hoot! ---
**Author:** ![ShelliBean](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f9ae1b/32.png) [@ShelliBean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShelliBean)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2004, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/51 "2004-04-02T14:34:35Z")
Sounds good to me! I am going to have a hard time switching from your SD name to your real one so forgive me if I do refer to you as \*\*VampyChick \*\* and \*\*Sylkyn \*\* all night long. The fountain at 7:00? Cool. We’ll find a place with a TV for you \*\*Geobabe \*\* and **UncleBill**! I look forward to meeting all of you - any my friends will be so glad too so that I will finally shut up about this. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2004, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/52 "2004-04-02T20:23:54Z")
I must emphasize the importance of the TV–Bill is a Dukie. That game starts at around 9, and I _think_ he’ll be OK with missing the first game, just as long as we can catch the really important one. Oh, and can anyone recommend a hotel in the area? We most likely won’t be wanting to drive back to GA that late. ---
**Author:** ![Aries28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Aries28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aries28)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2004, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/53 "2004-04-02T20:45:37Z")
> [@Geobabe](#): > > I must emphasize the importance of the TV–Bill is a Dukie. That game starts at around 9, and I _think_ he’ll be OK with missing the first game, just as long as we can catch the really important one. > > Oh, and can anyone recommend a hotel in the area? We most likely won’t be wanting to drive back to GA that late. You guys are more than welcome to stay with us. I will say that we live about 40 minutes outside of Bham though in Alabaster if that is too much of a drive. We have to call it an early night…we will probably need to head home around 8:30/9:00ish. ---
**Author:** ![Aries28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Aries28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aries28)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2004, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/54 "2004-04-02T20:46:54Z")
Oops…we are more like 20/25 minutes outside of Bham. ---
**Author:** ![Sylkyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@Sylkyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylkyn)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2004, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/55 "2004-04-02T20:54:58Z")
If you feel unable to trek to Alabaster, **Geobabe** , the Radisson is about 2 blocks down the street on 20th and 8th. 808 20th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama to be exact. (205) 933-9000. (I bet there’s a toll-free number somewhere, but it’s not listed in this telephone book.) There are also several other hotels nearby, but that one sprang most readily to mind. ---
**Author:** ![Aries28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Aries28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aries28)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2004, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/56 "2004-04-02T21:03:22Z")
That is a good choice. Very central to everything. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Sylkyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@Sylkyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylkyn)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2004, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/57 "2004-04-02T23:48:17Z")
Ok, try as I might, I had no luck finding out the name of that place to make any reservations. I’m thinking we meet at the Fountain (I have no idea why I capitalize that word…I just do it automatically in my head) and either head over to MM or any of the other 200 restaurants in Southside within walking distance. If worse comes to worse, we can always load up and do a little caravan over to Homewood. Can y’all tell I am really up about this?? I don’t think I’ve posted this often since I’ve been on the boards! Also, any of y’all that need my cell/Nextel number, just email me. I’ve already emailed it to **Aries28** , unless she can’t access her email from home. See y’all tomorrow at seven! I’ll be the bottle blond, no doubt in distressed jeans (really distressed if _I’m_ wearing them) and light blue bell-sleeved blouse. Now watch me totally change what I’m gonna wear and y’all just leave me sitting. Good thing I know what **Noccy** looks like! She won’t be able to escape me! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2004, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/58 "2004-04-03T00:05:40Z")
On further discussion, we’ve decided we really ought to stay home this weekend. I got all excited about there being a Dopefest within driving distance–we tried for two years to organize a Miami 'fest and it fell flat every time–but we still have a lot of unpacking and straightening to do, and it would behoove us to stay and get it done. Sorry 'bout that. Next time, though, we’re totally there! ---
**Author:** ![Sylkyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@Sylkyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylkyn)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2004, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/59 "2004-04-03T00:14:32Z")
☹ I hate to hear that, but hopefully next BamaDope (BEFORE the end of the millenium!) you two can make it. If you change your mind, though, you know where we’ll be.🙂 ---
**Author:** ![VampyChick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/5daacb/32.png) [@VampyChick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VampyChick)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2004, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705/60 "2004-04-03T01:52:52Z")
I’m in! Um…I’m not very Birmingham-friendly. Can someone send me driving directions? I’m coming from Jasper. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-the-bamadope/232705.md?page=4)