# The Straight Dope House **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 12, 2001, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903 "2001-08-12T13:37:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 12
**Author:** ![AbbySthrnAccent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/eb9ed0/32.png) [@AbbySthrnAccent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AbbySthrnAccent)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2001, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/221 "2001-08-17T06:42:19Z")
Which way to the room for insomniacs? ---
**Author:** ![hardygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a3d4f5/32.png) [@hardygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hardygrrl)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2001, 10:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/222 "2001-08-17T10:35:40Z")
hardygrrl slips out of the house unnoticed. She heads down to the pond using the moonlight to guide her. She sits on the shore, watching the moon’s reflection play on the water. Since everyone else seems to be otherwise occupied inside the house, she decides the coast is clear and decides to go skinny dipping. ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_The\_Younger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d9b06d/32.png) [@Paul\_The\_Younger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_The_Younger)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2001, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/223 "2001-08-17T13:09:51Z")
What a way to start the day! With a cup of fresh-brewed Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, up here on the deck off the east tower to watch the sunrise. Oh, I see hardygrrl has gotten up early to enjoy the daw – _ **AYE CARUMBA!!!** _ 😃 Guess I just might become a morning person after all! 😉 :: judges distance from hand-rail to the edge of the water… :: ---
**Author:** ![BunnyGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@BunnyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyGirl)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2001, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/224 "2001-08-17T13:18:58Z")
I’ll join you **Paul**. I never want to see another Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in my life, although leaving **Tripler** passed out with a smile on his face on a lawn chair was heartening, as was the applause from the balcony. **screech** , didya ever catch **think**? You got to watch out for him, he’s a slippery one. I never did get my dance lesson last night so I’m assuming you caught him. 😉 Look! Was that a scarlet tanager at the bird feeder? ---
**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:** [August 17, 2001, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/225 "2001-08-17T13:32:47Z")
> [@](#): > > \*\*hardygrrl \*\* > Since everyone else seems to be otherwise occupied inside the house, she decides the coast is clear and decides to go skinny dipping. \ \ _Say, anyone wanna download these?_ ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_The\_Younger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d9b06d/32.png) [@Paul\_The\_Younger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_The_Younger)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2001, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/226 "2001-08-17T13:38:22Z")
eBay ---
**Author:** ![screech-owl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@screech-owl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/screech-owl)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2001, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/227 "2001-08-17T13:41:30Z")
\ Yup, \<\\> at’s a Scarlet Tanager, _Piranga olivacea_. \<\<_screech screech pop_\>\> binoculars. Odd that \<\<_feedback_\>\> the feeder. They’re more of an insect and fruit eater. \<\<_unintelligible_\>\> ndangered and decling species. Loss of habitat and introduction of non-native spec\<\<_pop_\>\>. Beautiful plumage, though. Nope, haven’t found **thinksnow** yet. It’s \<\<_extended crackling and popping_\>\> underwater. Crafty one, he is. \<\<_squealing feedback_\>\> of range. End transmission. ::rechecks paintball ammo and trudges off:: ---
**Author:** ![hardygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a3d4f5/32.png) [@hardygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hardygrrl)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2001, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/228 "2001-08-17T13:50:47Z")
**hardygrrl** , refreshed after her swim and with her robe tied tightly on, ambles up to **Paul**. She gently places one finger on his chin and lifts it back into place. You _could_ get me a cup of coffee, black with one Nutrasweet. I’m a little chilly now, she purrs. Seeing **thinksnow** emerging with camera in hand, she realizes what happened and yells to him “if you have pictures of me, it’s only fair I have pictures of you. Hand over that camera.” ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_The\_Younger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d9b06d/32.png) [@Paul\_The\_Younger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_The_Younger)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2001, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/229 "2001-08-17T14:01:06Z")
One hot cup of java coming right up…it’s the least I could do since you already gave me _my_ eye-opener for the day. 😃 [sub]Now where did **Bunny** say that shower was? It’d better be cold…[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2001, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/230 "2001-08-17T14:23:35Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Cartooniverse \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by BunnyGirl \* > > \*\* Will **Cartooniverse** be catering for us tonight? He’s just _divine_! \*\* > > [snip] > > 1. **Zappo**??? Not only do we have 3 cases of [Yuengling Lager](http://rreu.11net.com/yuengling/) and 3 cases of Yuengling Pale Ale, but we have the large and lovely glass beer mugs to go with it. I’m not much of a beer man, but I do love my Vitamin Y. Also, doncha love how at the end of the brewery tour, MR. YUENGLING HIMSELF is tending bar? God, I love that. Thanks for the link! Nice page. Anybody who likes Vitamin Y and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups can’t be all bad. Any chance we’ll see you at Dope-A-Ween? I live about 20 minutes from the Hershey bulk store at Chocolate World. If you’ll be there I’ll bring a couple of cartons. > [@](#): > > That about covers it. I could use some volunteers to help with the serving, it’s a lonely job and sometimes a man craves a bit of conversation. It’s especially lonesome whilst I sit in the kitchen, carefully filling sliced celery sticks with peanut butter ( thought I forgot, huh?? HUH??? ) Here, give me one of those trays and I’ll help serve. I think the tux sets the right mood, don’t you? ---
**Author:** ![hardygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a3d4f5/32.png) [@hardygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hardygrrl)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2001, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/231 "2001-08-17T14:45:46Z")
**hardygrrl** sits on the porch swing, sipping her coffee and planning on how to get pictures of **thinksnow** naked. ---
**Author:** ![BunnyGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@BunnyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyGirl)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2001, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/232 "2001-08-17T14:56:00Z")
**hardy** , I have an idea… :bends over and whispers in her ear: Brilliant, _non_?! 😃 ---
**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:** [August 17, 2001, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/233 "2001-08-17T14:58:04Z")
Ask. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![hardygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a3d4f5/32.png) [@hardygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hardygrrl)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2001, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/234 "2001-08-17T15:32:59Z")
Hand me that camera and start stripping, **thinksnow**. 😉 ---
**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:** [August 17, 2001, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/235 "2001-08-17T15:49:06Z")
Darn, look at the time. I’ve got to go, sorry. Heading to Dayton for a [mini-mini-DopeFest](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=80463) with **beatle** and **Crafter\_Man**. If you care to come along, perhaps we can work something out in the car? ---
**Author:** ![BunnyGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@BunnyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyGirl)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2001, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/236 "2001-08-17T15:49:22Z")
:pulls up chair: I think I’ll like this. Now, shoot, where’d I put my camera? ---
**Author:** ![hardygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a3d4f5/32.png) [@hardygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hardygrrl)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2001, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/237 "2001-08-17T15:58:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by thinksnow \* > \*\*Darn, look at the time. I’ve got to go, sorry. > > Heading to Dayton for a [mini-mini-DopeFest](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=80463) with **beatle** and **Crafter\_Man**. > > If you care to come along, perhaps we can work something out in the car? \*\* Sure, when the moment of truth arrives, you flee. 🙂 And what exactly would be getting worked out in the car, hmm? ---
**Author:** ![Myron\_Van\_Horowitzski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de053/32.png) [@Myron\_Van\_Horowitzski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Myron_Van_Horowitzski)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2001, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/238 "2001-08-17T16:22:08Z")
I’m just sitting up here quietly on the mantel in the great room. You can tell the room temperature by how high or low I float… ---
**Author:** ![screech-owl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@screech-owl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/screech-owl)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2001, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/239 "2001-08-17T16:50:24Z")
**BLAM!** Damn, missed **thinksnow** , but nailed the car. Ah well, try again later. ::note to self - check to see if Nerf[sup]TM[/sup] makes a harpoon gun:: Someone mentioned pomegranates and lunch on the last page. Sounds yummy. Now to find me a hammock and a good book. ---
**Author:** ![Cartooniverse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cartooniverse/32/3084_2.png) [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2001, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903/240 "2001-08-17T16:53:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by AbbySthrnAccent \* > \*\*Which way to the room for insomniacs? \*\* There’s a few. The fireplace in the library is always a good spot to find a few fellow insomniacs. We all take turns poking the fire and setting more wood into the hearth. The huge ring sits under the eaves, outside but dry from the rain because of the overhang. Always company there, and usually folks dying to talk about a good book. The kitchen goes to oil lamps after 11:30. No bright lights, just soothing warm glow to let you find good nosh by. Perhaps in there? The breeze always hits the back of the house harder than the front, so aside from a few souls who consistently sleep on the side porch, the front porch is mostly empty. You can sit and enjoy the silence, or spend some time there, conversing with fellow creatures of the night. Just a cautionary thought, the foothills get cool at night. Perhaps that nightshirt may not be quite enough? 😉 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903.md?page=11) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-house/75903.md?page=13)