# The Scheduling Begins: NYC MegaDopefest III -- January 3-5, 2003 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 1, 2002, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901 "2002-11-01T22:13:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 12
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2002, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/221 "2002-12-12T23:42:41Z")
Well crud…looks like I either need a ride, or have to manage to drive myself down (which I don’t want to do, seeing as I really really really don’t want to drive in the city. But if it’s my only option, then I guess I’ll do it. Heck, if that’s what i end up doing I’ll even pick up that other person Honey was going to pick up too.) ---
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/222 "2002-12-13T01:07:06Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by bouv \* > \*\*Well crud…looks like I either need a ride, or have to manage to drive myself down (which I don’t want to do, seeing as I really really really don’t want to drive in the city. But if it’s my only option, then I guess I’ll do it. Heck, if that’s what i end up doing I’ll even pick up that other person Honey was going to pick up too.) \*\* I feel so bad, please e-mail me if you need a train ticket. Crap, crap, crap ☹ ☹ ☹ ---
**Author:** ![racinchikki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eada6e/32.png) [@racinchikki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racinchikki)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/223 "2002-12-13T03:03:40Z")
I’ll take a train. I just need to get one of my friends to give me a ride to Poughkeepsie - tickets from Poughkeepsie are $13, tickets from Hudson (the nearest Amtrak station to me) are closer to $40. ---
**Author:** ![DAVEW0071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e19b73/32.png) [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/224 "2002-12-13T03:10:49Z")
I just want everyone to know I’ve decided to grow my goatee during the eleven days I have vacation before New Year’s Day, chance getting caught at work with it (which is _verboten_), and will also be wearing one helluva snappy fedora. No kilt, though. I decided the Scott tartan looked like the Plaid Stamps my mom collected from the grocery story when I was a kid. I think she still has the thermos somewhere… ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/225 "2002-12-13T03:39:25Z")
I can’t hold it in any longer. I can’t wait to meet **DAVEW0071**. I’m just bursssting at the seams here. Phew. I feel better now. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/226 "2002-12-13T04:46:16Z")
Hey **bouv** , picture a fiery redhead about … six inches shorter than you, giving you a really big hug. Picture her with cleavage. Now picture her army of redheads. Now, are you going to say no to a drive down to see this army of Redheads with Cleavage? I didn’t think so. You may be dumb, but you’re not stupid;) ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/227 "2002-12-13T05:24:11Z")
**TruePisces** , I’d be happy to put up and manage an offical website for the NY fest. I’ve got tons of server space, and tons of time to fiddle with it. ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/228 "2002-12-13T05:26:37Z")
oh, and **bouv** , if you don’t want to drive into the city, you might want to do what I’m doing, and driving most of the way, and then leaving my car for the weekend at the train station (I’m leaving mine at Cold Springs, I could give you directions there if you want). The round trip train ticket is only like 18 dollars I think… less if it’s not peak hours. ---
**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:** [December 13, 2002, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/229 "2002-12-13T11:52:24Z")
**Dave-darlin’** , you’re giving me all the more reason to drool. I think the goatee will be worth a dollar. 😉 **Eonwe** , thanks. I’m kicking myself for not being able to do it, but at least it’s going to a good home. ---
**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/230 "2002-12-13T13:31:54Z")
I may have missed references to this in this long thread that I’'ve skimmed in spots, but has anyone given thought to the possibility that there may be a transit strike in progess (in its third week, to be precise) at this time of year? Not a pretty picture. Are we determined to hold this Fest whatever happens, or is there a point that we’l consider rescheduling entirely? Never too soon to start panicking. ---
**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:** [December 13, 2002, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/231 "2002-12-13T22:42:19Z")
I’d guess we’d probably try to still have it, but that’s just 'cause I really, really, really, really, REALLY wanna have the Fest, and I can drive there if I have to. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/232 "2002-12-14T03:56:37Z")
I met a friend for dinner at America tonight (I’d never eaten there before) and WOW! what a menu, what great, inventive, pretty food. It’s my new favorite restaurant. And reasonable, too. And only a block away from some of the best used book/cd stores in the city. ---
**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:** [December 14, 2002, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/233 "2002-12-14T13:10:35Z")
It is a pretty great place. That’s where we’d gone last year, and I had a very enjoyable meal. And it has the advantage of actually being able to fit over 70 very hungry Dopers. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Gorgon\_Heap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f475e1/32.png) [@Gorgon\_Heap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorgon_Heap)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/234 "2002-12-14T14:06:56Z")
Last year all I had was a burger. Hopefully I’ll get there in time this year so I can actually look at the menue. ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/235 "2002-12-14T16:09:36Z")
> [@](#): > > I can’t wait to meet DAVEW0071. I’m just bursssting at the seams here. As well you should be. He rocks. I think he’s a god. Just don’t monopolize _my_ time with him, or I’ll have to kick your a\*\* too. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/236 "2002-12-14T16:10:51Z")
FWIW, last year I ordered meatloaf and didn’t finish the plate. I thought the prices were a bit high, but when you see the portions you’ll understand:) ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/237 "2002-12-14T17:44:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Persephone \* > **As well you should be. He rocks. I think he’s a god. Just don’t monopolize _my_ time with him, or I’ll have to kick your a** too. 😃 \*\* Don’t worry about it, sweets. I’ll be too busy monopolizing _your_ time. 😃 😉 😃 😉 😃 😉 ---
**Author:** ![slowhand53](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a698b9/32.png) [@slowhand53](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slowhand53)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/238 "2002-12-14T18:54:49Z")
ok **billdo** , grab the hammer and chisel and put my name on the “of course i’m f\*%@ing coming list”. what a perfect way to finish my xmas vacation. ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/239 "2002-12-14T19:20:55Z")
> [@](#): > > Don’t worry about it, sweets. I’ll be too busy monopolizing _your_ time. Okay. That’s a fair exchange. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![DAVEW0071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e19b73/32.png) [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/240 "2002-12-14T21:05:04Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Persephone \* > \*\*Okay. That’s a fair exchange. 😃 \*\* You fickle bitch! 😃 I’ll be monopolizing **Zappo** to some extent myself. He’s my good buddy, you know, and I promised him a beer. And **Scott Evil** , goodness, I’m flattered! I want to meet you, too. I’m looking forward to this like crazy. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901.md?page=11) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901.md?page=13)