# 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:** 9
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2002, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/161 "2002-12-07T22:40:12Z")
I just book two nights at the [Hotel Olcott](http://www.hotelolcott.com/), not Wolcott, for $99 per night. The Olcott is at 27 West 72nd, a hop and skip from **Billdo** ’s Bagel Brunch. Reservation desk is only open limited hours, and you’d need to send a check in the mail for a deposit. Yes, I said “send a check in the mail”. Yes, this will be 2003. This is where **Geobabe** and I stayed last year. ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2002, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/162 "2002-12-07T22:43:12Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Eonwe \* > \*\ ***bouv** , depending on where in VT you may be I could give you a ride (I’ll be coming down from Burlington). I had a few seats open up in my car. \*\* Well, if I’m in VT at the time, then I can’t go. That is the determining facter. If I’m on VT, then it’s for a specific reason, if I can get away then I will go first to NY (probably for the new year) and then be able to go down to the city that weekend. So it seems that Honey will be able to give me a ride. I’ll let you know before Christmas if I will actually be there for you to pick me up, along with directions. ---
**Author:** ![Mnementh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/898d66/32.png) [@Mnementh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mnementh)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2002, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/163 "2002-12-08T03:51:24Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by LaurAnge \* > \*\*But definitely with clothes on. \*\* Oh come now, that’s not really in the spirit of a dopefest, now is it? ---
**Author:** ![bristlesage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/edb3f5/32.png) [@bristlesage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bristlesage)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2002, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/164 "2002-12-08T05:55:49Z")
Sadly, sadly, I will have to be scratched from the list. All the money’s going to holiday stuff; people are visiting a couple weekends after the fest…and there’s really no excuse that will make me happy, but still, I won’t be there. Everyone else, have a great time! ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2002, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/165 "2002-12-09T15:18:09Z")
Not that this is a bump or anything, but would this be a good time to ask about ground transportation from LGA at 5:30pm Friday into the Upper West Side? Taxi? LaGuardia seems utterly void of subway lines. On that note, anybody wanna share a taxi around that time? ---
**Author:** ![LindyHopper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ebca7d/32.png) [@LindyHopper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LindyHopper)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2002, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/166 "2002-12-09T17:57:01Z")
Along those same lines, if any of the Thursday-arriving out-of-town Dopers are arriving at Laguardia at around 5:00 pm, I’d love to share a taxi as well. ---
**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 9, 2002, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/167 "2002-12-09T18:21:38Z")
I have just worked out my Holiday schedule, and all looks well. **Lindy** , I’ll be in touch as soon as I confirm with the missus how we will handle the travelling. Soon, my friends. Soon. ---
**Author:** ![Demo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/demo/32/8472_2.png) [@Demo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Demo)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2002, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/168 "2002-12-09T18:58:40Z")
**psycat90** and I will be in attendance. ahem WOOOT! ---
**Author:** ![Francesca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9fc348/32.png) [@Francesca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Francesca)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2002, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/169 "2002-12-09T19:07:04Z")
I’m still sad that I won’t be there to have fun with you. BUT my very good friend [Mortimer, the Travelling Sheep](http://www.geocities.com/smallsheeps1/TTS.html) will be there in my stead, so be sure to say hello to him (he will probably be hanging out with **Joey Hemlock** ). I can tell you’re all going to have a fabulous time. Take many pictures so I can be jealous. ---
**Author:** ![Billdo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/billdo/32/315_2.png) [@Billdo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billdo)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2002, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/170 "2002-12-09T19:28:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by UncleBill \* > Not that this is a bump or anything, but would this be a good time to ask about ground transportation from LGA at 5:30pm Friday into the Upper West Side? Taxi? LaGuardia seems utterly void of subway lines. On that note, anybody wanna share a taxi around that time? My advice on this, particularly if two are travelling together, is to take a cab. The ride from LGA to West 72nd Street is about $17-22, plus $3.50 toll plus tip. If you want to go cheap, you can take the M60 bus, which runs from LGA to 125th Street, and transfer at Lenox Ave to the # 2 or 3 train to 72nd Street. The fare is $1.50 (I’d make sure you have that in coins if you’re coming from out of town), and you can get a transfer that you can use to get on the subway. **Lindy** , I’d suggest a cab, particularly if you can get someone to share it, or the SuperShuttle van service if you want to save a few bucks. You can also get an airport bus, which is cheaper but won’t take you precisely where you want to go. I posted a general discussion of airport transport on page 4 of the prior [thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=132620), and I’ll include details and links on the next update. ---
**Author:** ![Demo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/demo/32/8472_2.png) [@Demo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Demo)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2002, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/171 "2002-12-09T19:33:18Z")
BTW, we’ll also be staying at the Hotell Olcott. Thanks for the tip, UB. Can’t beat $99/night. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![LindyHopper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ebca7d/32.png) [@LindyHopper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LindyHopper)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2002, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/172 "2002-12-09T22:29:59Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Gorgon Heap \* > **I have just worked out my Holiday schedule, and all looks well. Lindy, I’ll be in touch as soon as I confirm with the missus how we will handle the travelling.** Righty-ho. You getting in on Thursday or Friday? ---
**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 10, 2002, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/173 "2002-12-10T01:14:33Z")
Is it the Wolcott or the Olcott? The rates at the Wolcott are $99 per night. Oh goddess, I see a subway grate in my future. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/174 "2002-12-10T02:06:17Z")
There are two hotels, the [Olcott](http://www.hotelolcott.com/) on West 72nd and the [Wolcott](http://www.wolcott.com/) on West 31st. Olcott is $99 for a studio, I have not called the Wolcott, but **Lindyhopper** reported getting a room for about $80 on the last page. ---
**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 10, 2002, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/175 "2002-12-10T02:35:13Z")
Hey, we’re on page four now, how come we’re not peer-pressuring all the guys into wearing kilts yet? **Persephone** , I’m terribly disappointed in you! (My fella will be wearing one. Oh yes.) ---
**Author:** ![Arden\_Ranger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b487fb/32.png) [@Arden\_Ranger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arden_Ranger)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/176 "2002-12-10T02:43:30Z")
Lindy’s gonna be there? I hate you all. Equally. _pouts_ ---
**Author:** ![Demo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/demo/32/8472_2.png) [@Demo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Demo)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/177 "2002-12-10T02:48:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Geobabe \* > \*\*Hey, we’re on page four now, how come we’re not peer-pressuring all the guys into wearing kilts yet? **Persephone** , I’m terribly disappointed in you! (My fella will be wearing one. Oh yes.) \*\* Oh my god, won’t it be totally cold? :eek: ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/178 "2002-12-10T02:54:15Z")
My boys were quite warm on the stroll through the Village last year, and it was a bit nippy out. With the jacket and the wool, I was fine. You’d be surprised, but dude, you’re gonna have to trust me on this one. Kilt Checks are for the wimmins. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/179 "2002-12-10T03:29:28Z")
Yeah, right, like any of the ladies would really want to see me in a kilt. Even my wife, who is subject to the illusion that I have a good body, doesn’t want to see me in a kilt. ---
**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 10, 2002, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901/180 "2002-12-10T03:33:38Z")
Well, **RT** , I’ve already seen you in shorts, so I don’t imagine that could be any more traumatic. 😛 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901.md?page=8) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scheduling-begins-nyc-megadopefest-iii-january-3-5-2003/134901.md?page=10)