# 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:** 15
**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 17, 2002, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/281 "2002-12-17T01:44:03Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by LindyHopper \* > \*\*Because, hon, nobody on _earth_ drinks it except you! 😛 \*\* Do so! There’s… there’s… well, I’m sure there’s SOMEBODY! I’ve actually had a few bartenders NOT look at me funny when I’ve ordered it! ---
**Author:** ![LindyHopper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ebca7d/32.png) [@LindyHopper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LindyHopper)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2002, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/282 "2002-12-17T01:49:01Z")
Look, it’s rum and coke, or vodka and tonic. Seriously. 😉 At a restaurant I used to work at, there was this woman who came in almost every day and order vodka and 7-Up, and we all thought _that_ was weird. I can’t imagine what would have happened if _you’d_ shown up and ordered a vodka and coke. It’s just not canonical. Sorry. 🙂 ---
**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 17, 2002, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/283 "2002-12-17T01:53:25Z")
I thought you liked variety. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![LindyHopper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ebca7d/32.png) [@LindyHopper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LindyHopper)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2002, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/284 "2002-12-17T01:55:45Z")
Well, of course I do, but there’s variety and then there’s _variety_. 😉 ---
**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 17, 2002, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/285 "2002-12-17T01:58:04Z")
As I often say, try it. You might find you like it. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![racinchikki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eada6e/32.png) [@racinchikki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racinchikki)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2002, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/286 "2002-12-17T02:31:02Z")
I won’t be drinking anything alcoholic, of course, as I am underage. But I’ll have what **TruePisces** is having, hold the vodka. 🙂 And Shirley Temples! I _love_ shirley temples! ---
**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:** [December 17, 2002, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/287 "2002-12-17T02:57:48Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TruePisces \* > **Well, there really _are_ few things more important than Geobabe’s gams and her boobs… unless, of course, it’s Persephone’s gams and boobs, and pucette’s gams and boobs, and vix’s gams and boobs and…** …and **Sue Duhnym** ’s, and **Soda** ’s, and **Lucretia** ’s, and… Whew, getting a little warm in here. ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2002, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/288 "2002-12-17T03:09:42Z")
Pass me that fan when you’re done, \*\*Geobabe. \*\* Whew is right! :eek: ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2002, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/289 "2002-12-17T09:20:34Z")
Fan? You haven’t covered yourself in ice yet? ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2002, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/290 "2002-12-17T11:01:30Z")
She did, but it melted already. 😛 ---
**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 17, 2002, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/291 "2002-12-17T12:55:43Z")
… So Anyway, where the heck is **Bill** with his page updates? I can’t remember what the heck the schedule is! ---
**Author:** ![mrblue92](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@mrblue92](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrblue92)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2002, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/292 "2002-12-17T13:55:45Z")
OK, I’m in. Many of you probably won’t even recognize me, as I haven’t been posting here for the past few months, but I, of course, know you… (insert evil, maniacal laughter here) Of course, my decision has absolutely _nothing whatsoever_ to do with the attendance of gams and boobs. No, really. Why are you laughing? Stop that. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2002, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/293 "2002-12-17T14:26:33Z")
So, out-of-towners, who’s staying where? Three hotels have been mentioned in this thread: the Olcott, the Wolcott, and the Red Roof Inn. Also, **Maeglin** ’s House of Pain[sup]TM[/sup] has been prominently featured. Scanning the thread, I see that **Geobabe** , **UncleBill** , **Demo** , and **psycat90** are staying at the Olcott, on West 72nd, up near **Billdo** ’s place. **LindyHopper** (and others, IIRC, but I can’t recall who) are staying at the Wolcott, just off 5th Avenue on 31st Street. And a whole bunch of us, I know, are staying at the Red Roof, just off 5th Avenu on 32nd, including **Verrain** , **TruePisces** , **Zappo** , and myself. (I know there’s other MADs staying there because they told me, just last Saturday night, but my aging brain cells seem to have let slip just who they were. A little help, friends? :)) Last time I checked, the guest list at the House of Pain included **Hastur** , **Mnementh** , **scott evil** , **Daerlyn** , **Jessica2** , and possibly **Wisest Novel**. We’ll take a head count on Sunday to ascertain that all of them make it out alive. 😉 That leaves a great many out-of-towners unaccounted for. So where’s everybody crashing? ---
**Author:** ![slowhand53](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a698b9/32.png) [@slowhand53](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slowhand53)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2002, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/294 "2002-12-17T16:08:12Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TruePisces \* > \*\*Do so! There’s… there’s… well, I’m sure there’s SOMEBODY! I’ve actually had a few bartenders NOT look at me funny when I’ve ordered it! \*\* I’ve been know to enjoy a bottle of vodka with a bottle of Dr. Pepper every now and then, but Coke? EEEEWWWWW 😃 ---
**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 17, 2002, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/295 "2002-12-17T17:08:00Z")
**RT** , **Lindy** will be _in communicado_ until right before the Fest - some out-of-town business, I believe. But **Acrylic Vessel** and I will be staying with him at the Wolcott. By the way, very good idea here. Good way toget everyone’s positions and possible travel problems/times on the plate. ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2002, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/296 "2002-12-17T19:51:12Z")
OK, so I think I’ll drive to Poughkippsie and get the train from there, if it’s only $18 (is that round trip?) Hopefully I can park it at the station for the weekend. ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2002, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/297 "2002-12-17T19:54:17Z")
Hey, I just realized something. I might be able to drive **racinchikki** to the train station. Where are you lcated again? If it’s not too far I’ll be glad to come and snag you. ---
**Author:** ![Morrison](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/779978/32.png) [@Morrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morrison)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2002, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/298 "2002-12-17T19:58:36Z")
Does it make any sense for a frequent (several times a day) visitor of the Board but infrequent poster (less than 20?) to show up at this event since everyone seems to know each other so well? I live in Manhattan and it would definitely be great to meet some of the intelligent, witty people. On the other hand, if everyone knows eachother, I wouldn’t want to intrude on a reunion of sorts. ??? ---
**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 17, 2002, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/299 "2002-12-17T20:11:59Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by RTFirefly \* > That leaves a great many out-of-towners unaccounted for. So where’s everybody crashing? I don’t know. I had plans to stay with a non-doper friend which fell through. So, if anyone has space on a floor or anything they’d be willing to share, that would be awesome! (yes, I know this is rather late in the game to be asking). **Morrison** , you are most definitely welcome! I’ve only met maybe 4 or 5 of the other people who are going to be there. There’s a first time for everything. From what I gather, and my experience from other, smaller dopefests, there is no such thing as intruding. Come and enjoy the festivities. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2002, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/300 "2002-12-17T20:50:39Z")
**Morrison** - newbies are always welcome - come join the party! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901.md?page=14) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901.md?page=16)