# Twin Cities Dopefest, anyone? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 19, 2007, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693 "2007-09-19T02:15:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2007, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/61 "2007-10-18T14:28:27Z")
[QUOTE=NurseCarmen] I’m available to give anyone a ride that needs one. I live in Highland Park in Saint Paul. Is this place right in southdale? Or just near it? [/QUOTE] It’s right in the mall. South entrance. ---
**Author:** ![Eliphalet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eliphalet/32/9563_2.png) [@Eliphalet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eliphalet)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2007, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/62 "2007-10-18T17:27:00Z")
It looks like my spousal unit will be attending as well. Eli ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_T-Bonham.net](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/46a35a/32.png) [@Tim\_T-Bonham.net](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_T-Bonham.net)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2007, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/63 "2007-10-20T03:20:14Z")
Just found out about this, and I already have 3 events scheduled for tomorrow – scattered from Osakis, Minnetonka, and S. Minneapolis. So it’s pretty unlikely that I could make this schedule. Sorry! ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Lance\_Murdoch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/47e85d/32.png) [@Captain\_Lance\_Murdoch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Lance_Murdoch)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2007, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/64 "2007-10-20T03:22:41Z")
I’m going to give this a go. I might not get there until a bit after 3:00 though. ---
**Author:** ![fisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2007, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/65 "2007-10-20T13:45:08Z")
Good morning, everyone. We are all set. A box of self adhesive name tags, a couple of markers, and reservations in the name of Cecil Adams at Maggiano’s, Edina 3:00PM. Looking forward to meeting you all. ---
**Author:** ![stpauler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2007, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/66 "2007-10-20T22:14:05Z")
hello from Maggiano’! ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2007, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/67 "2007-10-21T00:04:35Z")
[QUOTE=stpauler] hello from Maggiano’! [/QUOTE] I have iPhone envy. Is it wrong that I still want more cake? ---
**Author:** ![fisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2007, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/68 "2007-10-21T01:15:18Z")
I had a great time, folks. It was great to put faces to all your names. And it was nice to see the iffy guys show up to. **Captain, t-bonham@ [scc.net](http://scc.net)**, and even \*\*elucidator \*\*all made an appearance in addition to the ones who knew they were coming. Maggiano’s was a great restaurant, very nice, and very tasty food. Creme brulee was magnificent. There was no name calling, fisticuffs, or nakedness. Does that mean it was a success, or a failure? Hopefully **Eliphalet** will post pics soon. Thanks for coming everyone. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2007, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/69 "2007-10-21T01:31:01Z")
I wasn’t expecting to be there, just sort of happened. Had I known, I might have worn my bail hearing/job interview clothes, but as it was, well, I might have worn my good sneakers but the dog wasn’t finished with them yet. But I assured myself that Edina was much more tolerant on Saturday, and I would be gone well before sundown. I wouldn’t have eaten anyway, I don’t agree with Italian food, which always seems to me a blending of cheese, oil, and grease with just enough of a carbo load to keep it from soaking into the plate. (The management thoughtfully provided cardiac shock paddles tableside. **Nurse Carmen** was elected to manage, for reasons obvious but unrealistic. It was the tiniest bit disconcerting, as he would stop to rub the paddles together with the same sort of sublime satisfaction your doctor shows as he slips on the rubber gloves. But I’m getting ahead of myself….no, there I am.) I prodded a passing metrosexual with my walking stick and inquired as to where the Dopers were. His face reflected a conflict of apprehension and servility against confusion, as I tried several such inquiries, until hitting upon asking for the Adams Family gathering. Yes, that’s right, first name Cecil. He was pleased and relieved to guide me elsewhere. Next room, long table, nametags haveaniceday. It was a longish sort of table, hemmed in by murmuring Minnesotans. Entirely normal people, there must be some mistake, but no….it was they. I concluded they had opted to blend in, so as not to arouse suspicion. I was shown to my seat, thoughtfully masked in newspaper, and fell into conspiracy with **Diogenes**. We were interrupted by a young man who inquired if we might like some entertainment. He carried a guitar, which is so often an ominous development. I allowed that I was quite content, I was talking, somebody was listening. But, I counseled him sagely. **Shodan** is down at the far end, and would be rapturously pleased by any rendition of show tunes and 60’s protest songs. He brightened as much as was likely, given his natural wattage, and confided he had practiced a fifteen minute blend of \*The Fantasticks \* and _Hair_. I agreed with enthusiasm, that would do splendidly, and I slipped him a few dollars as I sent him along. Whether for a tip or for pain killers, I left to the benign hand of Providence. (He turned back and asked if I might change my seat, since I would be too far away to hear, I assured him it was only important that I could watch.) Eventually, someone’s Minnesota reserved broke down, and inquired who I was, and why was I there. I identified myself, and was roundly congratulated on my humor, especially that thing I wrote about the blimps. I checked my watch, and yes, it was getting rather late. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2007, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/70 "2007-10-21T03:12:01Z")
Strangely enough, that was actually kind of accurate. ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2007, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/71 "2007-10-21T05:37:19Z")
Very sorry I missed it. Misplaced Integrity and Work Ethic strikes again. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2007, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/72 "2007-10-21T20:26:59Z")
It was good to meet you all in meatspace. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![MissTake](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misstake/32/3189_2.png) [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2007, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/73 "2007-10-22T15:45:25Z")
I enjoyed it also. The Kid demands another DopeFest, though. One that will coincide with _HER_ schedule. ---
**Author:** ![taxi78cab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e47c2d/32.png) [@taxi78cab](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/taxi78cab)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2007, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/74 "2007-10-22T17:49:44Z")
We enjoyed it too. The food was great. Thanks again for organizing it, **fisha**. ---
**Author:** ![Sarahfeena](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sarahfeena/32/519_2.png) [@Sarahfeena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarahfeena)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2007, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/75 "2007-10-22T18:50:53Z")
I wish I lived in Mpls…a bunch of folks on that list I would love to meet…sounds like a good time! ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2007, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/76 "2007-10-22T19:51:05Z")
Well, it made me realize what a hopeless nerd I am. **stpauler** posted to the thread while we were in the restaurant. And I thought, “That’'s cool!” Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![fisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2007, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/77 "2007-10-22T22:26:07Z")
[QUOTE=Shodan] Well, it made me realize what a hopeless nerd I am. **stpauler** posted to the thread while we were in the restaurant. And I thought, “That’'s cool!” Regards, Shodan [/QUOTE] That’s ok, my husband turned to me about 30 minutes in and said, “I never realized how much of a geek you were until now.” Um, where ya been, hon? In retrospect, it was more that we had board names, than any of the fine people sitting at the table. He couldn’t figure out why we’d have fake names, until I explained privacy, a little anonymity, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Eliphalet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eliphalet/32/9563_2.png) [@Eliphalet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eliphalet)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/78 "2007-10-25T18:59:21Z")
The chronically late **Eliphalet** has finally gotten enough free time to upload the photographs taken during the Twin Cities Dopefest last weekend. [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/4550/38622727341_dc15ef22c7_z.jpg "Wm Andrew Murphy") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/wmamurphy/) I’m in the process of labelling them now, and Flickr is fighting me. If the description is blank, the people are also labeled in the first comment. Note that those incriminating photos of **Shodan** have been supressed pending the payment of the appropriate blackmail. And the **NurseCarmen** debauchery images were confiscated by the Edina Police… Eli ---
**Author:** ![The\_Punkyova](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b9e5f3/32.png) [@The\_Punkyova](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Punkyova)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2007, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/79 "2007-10-26T04:34:50Z")
[QUOTE=Eliphalet] The chronically late **Eliphalet** has finally gotten enough free time to upload the photographs taken during the Twin Cities Dopefest last weekend. [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/4550/38622727341_dc15ef22c7_z.jpg "Wm Andrew Murphy") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/wmamurphy/) I’m in the process of labelling them now, and Flickr is fighting me. If the description is blank, the people are also labeled in the first comment. Note that those incriminating photos of **Shodan** have been supressed pending the payment of the appropriate blackmail. And the **NurseCarmen** debauchery images were confiscated by the Edina Police… Eli [/QUOTE] I went and edited in names that I know. Also, I thought we weren’t going to tell anyone about the police getting involved. We don’t really want trouble. ---
**Author:** ![Kneepants\_Erasmus\_the\_Humanist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/54ee81/32.png) [@Kneepants\_Erasmus\_the\_Humanist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kneepants_Erasmus_the_Humanist)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2007, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693/80 "2007-10-26T22:31:14Z")
So, I am elusive, eh **Eliphalet**? ☹ I am the only elusive person, eh? ☹ You remembered the back of **Elucidator** ’s head, but you didn’t remember me? ☹ Wah. Thank you person who recognized me. I feel better. A little. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-cities-dopefest-anyone/419693.md?page=5)