# Viva Las Dopefest! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 29, 2002, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030 "2002-08-29T02:17:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Irishman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b487fb/32.png) [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2002, 8:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/81 "2002-09-20T08:27:39Z")
I’m afraid I’m going to have to bail out on this one. Sounds incredibly fun, and I wish I could, but my finances just won’t let me swing it. Have fun! ---
**Author:** ![bristlesage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/edb3f5/32.png) [@bristlesage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bristlesage)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2002, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/82 "2002-09-20T16:12:53Z")
Okay, combining the most recent list with all the responses since, I get a new attendees list that looks something like this: Anamorphic bristlesage dreamer Canby chique Cyn dalovindj Demo Diane diyeana (and significant other) DMark Drachillix Edwardina elmwood Geobabe gooti Jack Batty JavaMaven1 JoeyHemlock JustPlainBryan KatieKilldare Kore Kyla lurkernomore Mademoiselle malkavia Manhattan Mauvaise Mercutio Miss Creant Mr Cynical Ooner Pricciar Psycat Rilchiam (and husband-type) Ringo rjk RJKUgly Sassy SlackerGirl sleestak Stiletto Strainger Sue Duhnym Tretiak UncleBill Wicked Blue WoodstockBirdyBird Zette Zyada Some of these folks are more definite than others. Some haven’t mentioned if they’re participating in the Saturday night dinner. If I count what we’ve got now, we’re at 52 people. So, hmm, I’ll make reservations for 40 (!) on Tuesday if I hear nothing (because there are several people who haven’t been in the thread since their initial responses). Please feel free to email me with questions. But much more importantly, get yourself in here and confirm or deny! See you in about three weeks! ---
**Author:** ![Diane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/2acd7d/32.png) [@Diane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diane)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2002, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/83 "2002-09-21T17:18:28Z")
bristlesage, you are a sweetheart for all the work you have been doing! Come on people, verify your attendance for the dinner, pleeeeeeeeeeeeze. ---
**Author:** ![dreamer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/6bbea6/32.png) [@dreamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dreamer)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2002, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/84 "2002-09-21T22:08:30Z")
Unfortunately I am going to have to bail out this time. I was really looking forward to meeting you all but since my SO got the Cirque du Soleil gig and I’m allowed to go with him, there’s just no way I could turn that down. Even for a dopefest ;). I know you all will have a wonderful time. If you have a chance I do recommend the Cirque du Soleil shows “O” at Bellagio and “Mystere” at Treasure Island. The tickets are a bit expensive but worth every penny, no doubt! Have fun and be safe. ---
**Author:** ![rjk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ed655f/32.png) [@rjk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rjk)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2002, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/85 "2002-09-21T22:15:53Z")
I suppose I should ask first, just to be really sure, but **Zyada** and I will be there for dinner, as long as she doesn’t kill me for unilaterally signing us up. (Why do I think my life is probably safe? 😃 ) ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2002, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/86 "2002-09-22T01:21:43Z")
Silly boy! I’m not going to kill you. Spanking, however, might happen. But not because you RSVP’d. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![bristlesage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/edb3f5/32.png) [@bristlesage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bristlesage)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2002, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/87 "2002-09-22T05:36:16Z")
Only the fun kind of spankings are allowed for RSVPing [sub](if that doesn’t get 'em, I’m out of ideas)[/sub]. But they are allowed in spades! Thanks, **rjk** and **Zyada** for your responses. ---
**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:** [September 23, 2002, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/88 "2002-09-23T03:41:05Z")
Looking to book. Call me 78% confirmed. ---
**Author:** ![bristlesage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/edb3f5/32.png) [@bristlesage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bristlesage)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2002, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/89 "2002-09-23T16:25:24Z")
I’m bumping this, just because I think it’s a good idea. ---
**Author:** ![DMark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2002, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/90 "2002-09-23T19:12:09Z")
Friday night, yes! Saturday dinner, probably not…sorry. ---
**Author:** ![lurkernomore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@lurkernomore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkernomore)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2002, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/91 "2002-09-23T21:24:18Z")
unlikely. Things have been popping up, and other things(friends) falling thru. Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![bristlesage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/edb3f5/32.png) [@bristlesage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bristlesage)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2002, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/92 "2002-09-24T18:23:26Z")
Apparently, we’re a special event for the restaurant. Well, duh. Anyway, their special events coordinator won’t be in until tomorrow, so you all get a stay of execution. But it looks like they won’t be able to seat us until about 8 or 8:30. Is this a problem for anyone? If so, I’ll find us someplace else. Goodness knows there are plenty of places to eat in this town. Less than three weeks! How thrilling! ---
**Author:** ![Miss\_Creant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b487fb/32.png) [@Miss\_Creant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Creant)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2002, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/93 "2002-09-25T02:10:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by bristlesage \* > \*\*Apparently, we’re a special event for the restaurant. Well, duh. > > Anyway, their special events coordinator won’t be in until tomorrow, so you all get a stay of execution. But it looks like they won’t be able to seat us until about 8 or 8:30. Is this a problem for anyone? If so, I’ll find us someplace else. Goodness knows there are plenty of places to eat in this town. > > Less than three weeks! How thrilling! \*\* This is for Saturday night? Then the time works great, the ceremony is at 7:00 ---
**Author:** ![elmwood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmwood/32/3060_2.png) [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2002, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/94 "2002-09-29T03:21:25Z")
I got fired a week ago; I’ll be officially unwmployed in a few weeks. Sorry, but count me out, unless I get a job interview in Vegas during the DopeFest. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![JimOfAllTrades](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@JimOfAllTrades](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimOfAllTrades)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2002, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/95 "2002-09-29T06:59:41Z")
I hate to say this, but I’m going to have to back out. In the last week I’ve had some business and personal stuff come up that is kind of kicking my ass. I won’t be able to make it. Sorry folks, I’ve been looking forward to this for two months. Maybe I’ll make the next one. Ugly ---
**Author:** ![goonhead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ebca7d/32.png) [@goonhead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/goonhead)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2002, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/96 "2002-09-29T22:29:12Z")
I realize this is pretty short notice, but I think I’ll be making the trip to Vegas! So someone can add me to the list. I’ll be driving down from Salt Lake with the wife and kids, so it should be an adventure. I’ll probably come by myself to Mandalay Bay (or wherever we meet) Friday night, and bring the whole family to dinner Saturday night. That’ll be me, my wife, and two small children to squeeze in at the table. BTW, our room is at the Luxor. I recommend this as my favorite place that I’ve stayed in Las Vegas (nicest rooms), although it’s a tad on the pricey side. It costs 129 for Friday night and 159 for Saturday. I’ve also stayed at Harrah’s, Excalibur, Imperial Palace, and the Golden Nugget (downtown). These are all decent as well, the Golden Nugget is about the nicest downtown hotel, Imperial Palace is somewhat of a pain to get around in but is in a great location. ---
**Author:** ![Miss\_Creant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b487fb/32.png) [@Miss\_Creant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Creant)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2002, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/97 "2002-10-01T23:11:48Z")
whoooohooo!! I has me a dress to get married in! oh, and ‘Bump’ that is all ---
**Author:** ![dalovindj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/65b543/32.png) [@dalovindj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalovindj)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2002, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/98 "2002-10-02T18:34:23Z")
Disco. Just scored my tickets. Vegas baby, Vegas. I ended up staying at Imperial Palace (Treasure Island was fully booked). They were offering the best deal price-wise and they are in a good location. Last time I was in Vegas the place was still under construction. > [@](#): > > Hey dj, I’ll be arriving around 6:30 Vegas time, so maybe a drink or dinner on Thursday evening? There aren’t too many people getting there that early, but for those that do I’d like to hook up, shake hands, have a beer and such. Yeah, sounds good. Where and when? How are folks going to communicate with each other while we are there? Any phone numbers or such? Send them to me in an e-mail if anyones got em and feels comfortable sharing them with a ruffian like myself. I don’t know if my cell will work in Vegas. You should be able to reach me at the Imperial Palace by calling the front desk and asking for Christopher Robinson’s room. I get to the hotel around 1:00pm Vegas time next Thursday. Any of you vegas locals know the best place to hook up with some internet on the strip? Other than phones and rooms, this thread will be our last best chance for communication once we get there. Just finished The Happy Dance. So should I do The Gambling Dance of Luck now or later? Hmmmm. I guess it will have to be later since I don’t have a pimp-stick handy at the moment. . . . DaLovin’ Dj ---
**Author:** ![Miss\_Creant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b487fb/32.png) [@Miss\_Creant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Creant)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2002, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/99 "2002-10-02T20:48:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by dalovindj \* > \*\*Disco. Just scored my tickets. Vegas baby, Vegas. I ended up staying at Imperial Palace (Treasure Island was fully booked). They were offering the best deal price-wise and they are in a good location. > DaLovin’ Dj \*\* WTF? The IP was were we were going to stay, but they said they were booked! What kind of rate did you get? ---
**Author:** ![Diane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/2acd7d/32.png) [@Diane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diane)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2002, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030/100 "2002-10-03T16:43:14Z")
Yeah - WTF with the IP? We tried booking them months ago and they said they were full. Creeps. I am very sad I still won’t meet my Utah buddy Ugly. ☹ My printer went tits up so I am looking for a volunteer to make name tags. Anyone? We need to get a full run down of who is going to be attending, where you are staying, how to get a hold of you, days you will be there, and your RSVP for Friday and Saturday nights. Please answer these questions then cut and paste them in an e-mail them to me at [BubblesLaRoooo@aol.com](mailto:BubblesLaRoooo@aol.com). I will respond back to you with my information. I will do my best to keep track of everyone so no one gets lost. What is your name: When will you arrive: When are you departing: Where are you staying: How can we contact you: Are you attending Friday night activities: Are you attending Saturday night activities: Are you interested in other group activities: Are you interested in organizing an activity? If so, what: Are you able to supply name tags? Do you have a laptop for computer access? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viva-las-dopefest/126030.md?page=6)