# Who's up for a TronnaDope? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 13, 2004, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972 "2004-05-13T17:03:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2004, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/61 "2004-06-23T14:33:48Z")
I may be able to finally make a Dopefest; I’ll have to talk with the better half about what are plans are for that weekend, but I should be able to make July 3. Where the hell is Hanlan’s Point? What should we bring? Bring your baseball gear. We’ll throw the ol’ pill around. ---
**Author:** ![Cerowyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@Cerowyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cerowyn)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2004, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/62 "2004-06-23T15:18:42Z")
> [@RickJay](#): > > Where the hell is Hanlan’s Point? Sometimes, I think the Board has an “ignore Cerowyn” default option, 'cause I swear, people miss 99% of my posts. 😉 Anyway, [Hanlan’s Point](http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/parks/island/index.htm#hanlan) is the eastern-most part of the Toronto Islands. There’s an 11:15 [ferry](http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/parks/island/ferry.htm) ($6.00) from Queen’s Quay that will get us there about 11:30ish. People who have come out for previous events will recognize me, but anyone who’s meeting us there might want to take a boo at **Eonwe** ’s pix (linked above) so that they know who I am. As well, email me to get my cell phone number in case there’s a delay anywhere. **In case of [bad weather](http://weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/forecast/city_e.html?yyz), we will need an alternate venue (probably an hour or so later, too).** Any suggestions? I am presuming that **Eonwe** , **matt\_mcl** , **scott\_evil** and anyone else considering making the trek to T.O. will appreciate a place to stay? **matt\_mcl** , you might prefer to take **Eats\_Crayons** up on her offer, since she lives downtown, but my place is available since I have the house to myself that weekend. **Dr\_Paprika** and perhaps **Treviathan** will be there as well, so it’s shaping up well! ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2004, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/63 "2004-06-23T18:57:34Z")
Yeah, I’d love a place to stay, **Cerowyn**. But… Helloooo Montrealers! **Matt** , **Scott** , **laurange** , **kung fu lola**. . . Are you guys coming or what? Do you want a ride? I really don’t think I’ll be keen on making the trip by myself. Any of you planning on going and/or getting a ride with yours truly? I promise not to make you ride in the trunk like **andygirl** had to the last time. 😉 ---
**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:** [June 25, 2004, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/64 "2004-06-25T02:07:02Z")
Eonwe: It looks like I will, in the end, have enough money to go. w00t! I just have to be back in town for Monday the 5th. …so can I hitch a lift? And a bed/floor at someone’s place? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2004, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/65 "2004-06-25T03:21:13Z")
Double w00t! Definitely Matt. Cool. So, that’s one. Anyone else want a ride? ---
**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:** [June 25, 2004, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/66 "2004-06-25T03:40:36Z")
Oh, goody, this is shaping up nicely! **Matt\_Mcl** can stay with me. As long as he doesn’t mind Fatcat and Littlecat. Added bonus – my place is actually _tidy_ :eek: a rare occurence. I have a new “friend” 😉 visiting me for Pride weekend, so I have the place looking pretty spiffy. ---
**Author:** ![cherry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cherry)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2004, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/67 "2004-06-25T10:25:09Z")
I’m sorry I can’t come, I will be out of town from July 1st, maybe next time or if another get together happens later in the summer or next year again. ---
**Author:** ![Cerowyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@Cerowyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cerowyn)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2004, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/68 "2004-06-29T03:06:02Z")
The revised list looks like:[ul][_]Booker57 ?[_]Declan[_]Dr\_Paprika[_]Eats\_Crayons[_]Eonwe[_]kung fu lola ?[_]matt\_mcl[_]scott evil ?[_]Sunspace[_]Tengu (presuming “sounds good to me” is a _yes_ :))wolfstu ?[/ul]I’ll post a bad weather alternative on Wednesday if Environment Canada is still predicting a chance of rain. ---
**Author:** ![Declan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Declan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Declan)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2004, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/69 "2004-06-29T06:27:58Z")
[QUOTE=Cerowyn] The revised list looks like:[ul][li]Booker57 ?[_]Declan[_]Dr\_Paprika[_]Eats\_Crayons[_]Eonwe[_]kung fu lola ?[_]matt\_mcl[_]scott evil ?[_]Sunspace[_]Tengu (presuming “sounds good to me” is a yes :))[_]wolfstu ?[/ul]I’ll post a bad weather alternative on Wednesday if Environment Canada is still predicting a chance of rain.[/li][/QUOTE] Is it friday , sat or sunday ? or an all weekend thing Just out of curiosity , and what would be welcome in terms of bringing stuff ? Declan ---
**Author:** ![Cerowyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@Cerowyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cerowyn)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2004, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/70 "2004-06-29T06:51:28Z")
> [@Declan](#): > > Is it friday , sat or sunday ? or an all weekend thing > > Just out of curiosity , and what would be welcome in terms of bringing stuff ? > > Declan The main gathering is on Saturday at Hanlan’s Point (or a place-to-be-named in case of bad weather). There will be food and beverages served at my place on Friday for those who wish to make the trek to Brampton ('specially those who are staying there!). With regard to supplies, we have:[ul][li]Hotdogs, hamburgers & lamb (me)[_]Buns (me)[_]Plastic cutlery and disposable plates ( **Dr\_Paprika** , making an executive decision)[\*]Beverages (my company; they might be kicking in for both comestibles and beverages, as most of our tiny Toronto office will be attending as well)[/ul]So, fruit, veggies, chips and salads would be welcome, and shouldn’t be a problem if there are duplicates. Anyone who wants to contribute can bring one of those without confirmation, but no-one should feel compelled to bring anything. I’m sure we’ll do quite well. :)[/li] And, just in case anyone has been following along, please insert **RickJay** into the above lists. :smack: ---
**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:** [June 29, 2004, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/71 "2004-06-29T13:35:12Z")
> [@Cerowyn](#): > > So, fruit, veggies, chips and salads would be welcome, and shouldn’t be a problem if there are duplicates. Anyone who wants to contribute can bring one of those without confirmation, but no-one should feel compelled to bring anything. I’m sure we’ll do quite well. 🙂 Oo! I know! I’ll bring one of those baked bean dishes that turn up a pot-lucks and picnics accross North America – you know, the kind that’s you expect to see at gatherings where there’s potato salad and jellow with marshmallows suspended in it! ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2004, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/72 "2004-06-29T14:01:34Z")
Cool. So, I guess I’ll be heading up with Matt on Friday. I’ll need new directions to your place, Cerowyn, and I guess maybe to Charmia…er, I mean Eats\_Crayons’ place too, if that’s where Matt’s staying. ---
**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:** [June 29, 2004, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/73 "2004-06-29T16:06:42Z")
> [@Eonwe](#): > > Cool. So, I guess I’ll be heading up with Matt on Friday. I’ll need new directions to your place, Cerowyn, and I guess maybe to Charmia…er, I mean Eats\_Crayons’ place too, if that’s where Matt’s staying. I’ll e-mail ya with directions. I’m right downtown near a significant intersection, so it’s a real no-brainer to find my building. Catching me at home however… ---
**Author:** ![Trigonal\_Planar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/0ea827/32.png) [@Trigonal\_Planar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trigonal_Planar)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2004, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/74 "2004-06-29T20:45:31Z")
So I don’t have to read through every post, what is the DATE of this event? Every so often I return home (through Toronto) from London for a weekend. Maybe things’ll match up nicely. But don’t actually count me. ---
**Author:** ![Cerowyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@Cerowyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cerowyn)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2004, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/75 "2004-06-29T20:50:22Z")
> [@Trigonal Planar](#): > > So I don’t have to read through every post, what is the DATE of this event? We’re in the short strokes, 'cause it’s happening this Saturday, July 3rd. Feel free to email me for details and information if you’re coming! ---
**Author:** ![Treviathan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/838e76/32.png) [@Treviathan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treviathan)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2004, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/76 "2004-06-30T15:36:55Z")
Okay, the news I know _everyone’s_ been waiting for - methinks I can make it. However, I still could use someone to lead me by the hand from the Greyhound bus station out to Hanlan’s point on Saturday. And if anyone has a floor, countertop, or bathtub where I could sleep ( **Cerowyn** , is your offer still good?), I promise all my love for at least twenty years. And I’d love to toss the baseball around with **RickJay** but I don’t have a glove. Anyone have one I can borrow? I’ll bring a frisbee in exchange. ---
**Author:** ![Cerowyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@Cerowyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cerowyn)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2004, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/77 "2004-06-30T16:15:00Z")
A place to stay is still available, **Treviathan**. Is your email address here correct? I’ll send you my cell phone number in case we have trouble connecting at the bus station. What bus are you planning to come in on? I went and got a permit today, so that we can use a barbecue pit. We have lot #113, which is the farthest from the ferry (the price you pay for waiting until the last minute to get a permit). ---
**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:** [June 30, 2004, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/78 "2004-06-30T16:28:38Z")
Hey, **Treviathan** , I could meet you at the bus station around 10:30 Saturday; we apparently need to be on the 11:15 ferry, and there’ll probably be a lineup at the ticket booth. Unfortunately I need to meet a client at 3:30 in the afternoon (had to reschedule from before, so I can’t reschedule again) , so I am going to have to return to the ferry around 2PM. ---
**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:** [June 30, 2004, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/79 "2004-06-30T18:18:09Z")
> [@Treviathan](#): > > And I’d love to toss the baseball around with **RickJay** but I don’t have a glove. Anyone have one I can borrow? I’ll bring a frisbee in exchange. Me too! I’ll play. I’m one of those girls who doesn’t throw like a girl… Hey waitaminute, I just realzied, I havent’ seen my baseball glove in a bit… :mad: I better not have lost it! ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2004, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-up-for-a-tronnadope/244972/80 "2004-06-30T18:24:16Z")
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