# TrannaDope! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 28, 2004, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617 "2004-10-28T04:11:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2004, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/81 "2004-11-28T04:03:38Z")
We’re trying to see how many different ways we can spell Tronna. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Eats\_Crayons](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Eats\_Crayons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eats_Crayons)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/82 "2004-12-07T14:48:52Z")
Oo, looky! In honor of the TrannaDope, it looks like on Dec. 11, Toronto is going to make the [World’s Biggest Poutine](http://www.chartattack.com/damn/2004/12/0307.cfm)! Time to celebrate! _dances naked at the CN Tower_ ---
**Author:** ![badmana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@badmana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/badmana)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/83 "2004-12-07T17:15:58Z")
T-minus 4 days… So have we confirmed a time yet? 5 pm at the restaurant? I’ll be busy wraping presents during the day in Scarborough. ---
**Author:** ![Canadiangirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Canadiangirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Canadiangirl)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/84 "2004-12-07T17:24:42Z")
What do you do at Dopefests? I’ve never been to one?Will I be the oldest there? (44) ☹ ---
**Author:** ![matt\_mcl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/85 "2004-12-07T17:27:01Z")
I’m not certain I’m gonna make it, folks. I have some debauchery scheduled on Friday night, and while I have cheques coming in this week, I’m not sure how big they’ll be or if I want to blow them on two days of travel. I might still come, but don’t count on me. Thanks to **Eats\_Crayons** for her offer 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Eats\_Crayons](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Eats\_Crayons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eats_Crayons)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/86 "2004-12-07T17:30:56Z")
Bummer… well, I guess this means I can leave my apartment messy? ---
**Author:** ![matt\_mcl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/87 "2004-12-07T17:55:30Z")
You could do that anyway. I _might_ still show. I hope this isn’t a problem… ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/88 "2004-12-07T18:01:16Z")
> [@Eats\_Crayons](#): > > _dances naked at the CN Tower_ Okay, that’s it. Even if I wasn’t before, I’m definitely coming to this thing now. [sub]restrains comment about glass floors[/sub]🙂 > [@matt\_mcl](#): > > I’m not certain I’m gonna make it, folks. ::quivering lip :: Am I going to have to represent the Esperanto-speakers all by myself? > [@Canadiangirl](#): > > What do you do at Dopefests? Eat, chat, party, wander from place to place. Some of us may hit a couple of museums, such as the ROM, as well. If **matt\_mcl** can make it, we may explore the subway, him being a subway aficionado and all. I don’t think you’ll be the oldest one there… I’m 41, but I think **Booker57** , who is from Rochester (I think) and has been to TronnaDopes before, is older than that. **MrFantsPatns** , wanna take in the ROM? ---
**Author:** ![Declan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Declan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Declan)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/89 "2004-12-07T18:16:43Z")
Pencil me in for the lonestar @ 5 pm , weather permitting Declan ---
**Author:** ![Sassy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@Sassy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sassy)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/90 "2004-12-07T21:40:11Z")
This is wacky – I’ve just confirmed a business trip to Toronto, so I thought I would check this thread for ideas about what to see. Turns out your fest is happening the day I arrive 😃 I’ll be getting in about 5pm on the 11th, and will need to check into the hotel (downtown), but would love to catch you all later. Could someone email me (info in the profile) a way to contact you? (and if I do come, **Canadiangirl** will not be the oldest!) ---
**Author:** ![Cerowyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@Cerowyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cerowyn)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/91 "2004-12-07T23:03:58Z")
**Sassy** , check your email. I’ve left you a contact number. ---
**Author:** ![Sassy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@Sassy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sassy)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2004, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/92 "2004-12-08T00:15:41Z")
> [@Cerowyn](#): > > **Sassy** , check your email. I’ve left you a contact number. Got it - thanks! Now to MapQuest to figure where everything is 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2004, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/93 "2004-12-08T02:51:51Z")
Heh. **Cerowyn** got there before I could get home and get to my email… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2004, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/94 "2004-12-08T02:56:01Z")
Here’s the [website](http://www.lonestarcafe.com/toronto.html) for the Lone Star. 🙂 Say, are we clsoe to having a final number of participants so someone can check for reservations? ---
**Author:** ![uncleangus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/779978/32.png) [@uncleangus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/uncleangus)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2004, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/95 "2004-12-08T03:58:57Z")
Guzzling mass quantities at the Lone Star, running naked on the subway, grabbing some leftover poutine and then an all nighter in Sassy’s hotel room? This definitely requires consideration… ---
**Author:** ![Sassy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@Sassy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sassy)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2004, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/96 "2004-12-08T05:00:05Z")
> [@uncleangus](#): > > Guzzling mass quantities at the Lone Star, running naked on the subway, grabbing some leftover poutine and then an all nighter in Sassy’s hotel room? > > This definitely requires consideration… :dubious: Keeping in mind my advanced age, I will have to insist on… fresh poutine! (I’ve never had it, so would like to get it right.) As for the hotel room, please keep in mind that my boss will see the bills — no ordering those special movies or raiding the mini-bar. I guess we can find a liquor store 😛 ---
**Author:** ![bashere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/779978/32.png) [@bashere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bashere)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2004, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/97 "2004-12-08T05:04:31Z")
> [@Sassy](#): > > I guess we can find a liquor store 😛 Um, yeah, about that, we might have to explain a few things… I’m still pencilled while I work out child care issues. Zber is definitely out, though. ---
**Author:** ![badmana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@badmana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/badmana)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2004, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/98 "2004-12-08T13:34:50Z")
Hey **Sassy** where are you coming from? You might unintentionally be the farthest doper to travel for a dope fest (we’ll keep the part of you coming here for work secret). Are you familiar with public transit in Toronto? Mapquest, I don’t believe, shows public transit hubs around the city. If you have a rental car then, as I said in my prior posts, there are 2 underground parking lots and 1 above ground one in the area. (The above ground is the easiest to spot but prices there vary depending on what’s going on in the area). ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2004, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/99 "2004-12-08T16:41:11Z")
I’ll get out the list when I get home from classes… and take a look at reservations. How’s that? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Cerowyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@Cerowyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cerowyn)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2004, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617/100 "2004-12-08T16:44:51Z")
> [@badmana](#): > > Hey **Sassy** where are you coming from? You might unintentionally be the farthest doper to travel for a dope fest (we’ll keep the part of you coming here for work secret). If we can keep the _travel for working_ part secret, I regularly go from Toronto to Tokyo to meet up with **Sublight** (and formerly **scr4** before he switched continents). How’s that for distance? 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trannadope/271617.md?page=6)