# Two weeks to Doperéal!!! Who's coming? (Please check in!) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 31, 2003, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217 "2003-07-31T20:39:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2003, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/1 "2003-07-31T20:39:24Z")
Well, we’re two weeks away from our second annual Montreal Dopefest. The fun and frivolous festivities will start on **Friday, August 15** and continue through the weekend. No firm itinerary yet; we can hammer it out in this thread. For now, post if you plan on participating, and if you’re coming from elsewhere, **when you’ll be arriving in town and how long you’re staying**. (This last part is important to gauge the interest in a Friday and Sunday evening activities.) Aside from restaurant-type activities, we’ve talked about: [ul][li] going to Club Date for karaoke (OK, that was just me, but I’ve been wanting to do that at a 'fest since last year)[/li] [li] going to an IMAX show in the Old Port (we could do this Friday evening if people are in town, and then go out for food & drinks)[/li] [li] going on a cemetary tour (I confess: I haven’t looked into it, but there’s nothing stopping us from going up Mount Royal on our own - the view from the lookout is spectacular!)[/li] [li] going to La Ronde on Sunday (keep in mind it’s $29 to get in with unlimited rides - maybe we can get a group rate if we book ahead)[/li] [li] **Eonwe** and **CuriousCanuck** ’s beer-tasting thing [/ul][/li] Once we have a good idea of the numbers, I’ll make resto reservations and so forth. Please post… ---
**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:** [July 31, 2003, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/2 "2003-07-31T21:10:50Z")
Oh… I just posted to the _other_ thread. I’m still looking into it, but so far it looks like I will be able to go. I’m mainly sorting out transportation and finances (I just bought my very first, _real_ musical instrument since the days when I’d bang pots and pans together, so I’m financially destroyed right now.) I have to consider getting myself to Montreal and decide whether or not to get my car out of storage. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2003, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/3 "2003-08-01T03:19:46Z")
Now, you kids had better do as I say, and post in this thread, not the other one! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2003, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/4 "2003-08-01T03:54:05Z")
As far as I know, I’ll be coming Friday and staying through Monday (if that’s all right with the **evils** ). Also, I don’t think Airman will be able to make it, which means Aaron won’t be coming either. So, if Aaron isn’t coming, the sky’s the limit! Robin ---
**Author:** ![Upham](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Upham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Upham)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2003, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/5 "2003-08-01T04:05:00Z")
What bars are being hit? ---
**Author:** ![detop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@detop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/detop)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2003, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/6 "2003-08-01T04:25:30Z")
Barring a disaster of cosmic proportions, I’ll be there. ---
**Author:** ![kung\_fu\_lola](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f4b2a3/32.png) [@kung\_fu\_lola](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kung_fu_lola)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2003, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/7 "2003-08-01T04:38:49Z")
**Upside Down Amber** and I will be there for most of the festivities. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2003, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/8 "2003-08-01T04:40:43Z")
Of course **detop** will be there… he’s the Grand Marshall of Doperéal!! 😉 **Upham** : Any bar suggestions? **MsRobyn** : Sounds good. I’ll probably be taking the Friday off. ---
**Author:** ![Upham](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Upham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Upham)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2003, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/9 "2003-08-01T06:15:49Z")
None at all. I’m an East Coaster, born and bread (Stoney Creek, NB) I’ve been up here for about a month and a half and since then i’ve been broke as glass - have to keep the steryotype alive, after all. Just wondering where to point my self. ---
**Author:** ![Daerlyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/898d66/32.png) [@Daerlyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daerlyn)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2003, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/10 "2003-08-01T06:48:57Z")
Yes. Although I’m working, so my participation will be limited. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2003, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/11 "2003-08-01T15:59:09Z")
Never fear, **Upham**. An itinerary with addresses, times, directions, etc. will be posted in this thread the week of. 🙂 **Daerlyn** , honey, are you working graveyard that weekend? ---
**Author:** ![CuriousCanuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@CuriousCanuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CuriousCanuck)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2003, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/12 "2003-08-01T16:18:46Z")
Daerlyn, you are my rollercoaster date for the weekend. Don’t forget. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![detop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@detop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/detop)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2003, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/13 "2003-08-01T22:57:54Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by scott evil \* > \*\*Of course **detop** will be there… he’s the Grand Marshall of Doperéal!! 😉 Siiigh ! Fine, I’ll provide the goat… again 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Upside\_Down\_Amber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/c2a13f/32.png) [@Upside\_Down\_Amber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Upside_Down_Amber)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2003, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/14 "2003-08-02T02:02:57Z")
Of course **lola** and I will be there. I will be off work the Friday and the Sunday but Saturday I have to work until 4pm. Otherwise I am there! Cory ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2003, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/15 "2003-08-02T19:57:25Z")
**Amber** : that’s cool - you won’t miss the Saturday dinner, then. 🙂 **detop** : do you know if they’re still giving cemetery tours on Mount Royal? **The rest of you who haven’t posted yet** : grrrrr! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![jools](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b3f665/32.png) [@jools](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jools)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2003, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/16 "2003-08-03T16:44:03Z")
I’ll be there, I’m off Friday and Sunday (YAY for me)! Driving by every week day what about Mosaiculture in Old Montreal (it looks very nice)?? ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2003, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/17 "2003-08-03T18:43:25Z")
Psst! Is scott listening? When are all you Dopers going to Montreal giving him and his intended a shower? ---
**Author:** ![Helen\_s\_Eidolon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Helen\_s\_Eidolon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helen_s_Eidolon)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2003, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/18 "2003-08-03T19:27:22Z")
I’m there. And I believe **New & Improved Scott** is in for at least one evening activity. ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2003, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/19 "2003-08-03T19:51:55Z")
Well, I might be able to make it. I have to move into my new room that weekend, but hopefully I can take friday off, and be able to do it then. It all depends on if the guy in the room now is out of there by friday morning so I can move my stuff in there in a few hours, then drive up to Canada (I’m near Albany, so it will be less than four hours, in theory.) ---
**Author:** ![Capcha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@Capcha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capcha)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2003, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217/20 "2003-08-04T03:03:04Z")
I thankfully have that friday and weekend off…exept my sis’ bday falls on Saturday…we’ll see 🙂 [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-to-dopereal-whos-coming-please-check-in/192217.md?page=2)