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I know it came up, and a few people thought it was a good idea, but it's time to nail this thing down.

A few things (to be added to as details are agreed on):


WC Imperial Court is the host.
We will meet at noon on Saturday, August 25th.
Here is the tentative itinerary:


- Meet at Village Pizza (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=village+pizza&near=Philadelphia,+PA&fb=1&view=text&latlng=39960421,-75188778,12247828695150225691) around noonish. Hang out and shoot the shit for a couple hours, not necessarily staying there but maybe wandering around that area.

- 2ish, break out and do sightseeing, shopping, w/e for a couple hours. Chances are we will probably split into groups depending on preferences.

- 7 or 8ish: get dinner, maybe someplace unusual/nice. One of my favorite places is Pod (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&view=text&hl=en&q=pod&near=Philadelphia,+PA&ie=UTF8&latlng=39953986,-75195358,12989431457614396772&ei=_ZnDRvzyNaXSrQKBi5D5BQ&sig2=hD4yNzwpY2Wbyb6-OKyNAA&cd=1), it's basically sort of asian food and it's moderate to pricey, but the atmosphere is a scream. If people want to go, I'll make reservations a few days before.

- Afterwards, either find a party (depends maybe on whether school is already starting for those colleges, does anybody know?) or go to a club of some kind, we've been discussing maybe Shampoo (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&view=text&hl=en&q=shampoo&near=Philadelphia,+PA&ie=UTF8&latlng=39958874,-75151994,8140051686487041911&ei=6ZrDRrPwCYakqwLzp4zqBQ&sig2=esnJkLwIq3XSuPxiGl7o6A&cd=1) although it is now made plain on their website that Saturday night will be a goth/industrial event, so maybe some other place if that's what people want to do.

- crash sometime that night

- if anybody will still be around/available, meet for breakfast, Cereality (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&view=text&hl=en&q=cereality&near=Philadelphia,+PA&ie=UTF8&latlng=39953207,-75195400,13526836940346586006&ei=E5vDRtbVDJ-WrALXspzvBQ&sig2=aAepxnn9Ns6GPu_ehRTs-g&cd=1) is a suggestion.

Possible Attenders:
WC Imperial Court (host)
Ilie
The Metal Horde
Deus Malum
Kiryu-shi
SaintB
Jello Biafra
Luporum
AnarchyeL
Der Fuhrer Dyszel
Fleckenstein
Derscon
Jocabia
Pfief
Il Ruffino

Even though I'm one of the closest to Philly, I know I won't be able to really show everyone around. It's a disappointment I have yet to correct, but I will be in the city every week Sunday-Thursday starting in late June, and then every week day at least starting late August. If we are going to get cheesesteaks, we have to get Steve's in Northeast; it's just so good.

Edit: and Kiryu must be there ;)

Ruffy also is from there.

I'm going to be in Philly this weekend, all weekend in fact.


And I'm free from Thursday-Sunday most of the summer, so find a convenient time and place for everybody and let's do this!


Edit: and I know University City like the back of my fucking hand.

I know it came up, and a few people thought it was a good idea, but it's time to nail this thing down.

A few things (to be added to as details are agreed on):


I cannot be the host, as I have only been to Philadelphia a couple of times and I don't live there. But I want to go. So, host position open.
It will be in August. Sometime. Dates open.
University City area (http://www.ucityphila.org/) seems best, lots of reasonably priced B&Bs and fun places to go. Also quite lovely. Specific meet location open.


...aaaand...GO!
Perhaps you should hold it in Millersville then perhaps Corneliu/Lancaster County/Allegheny County can attend? :D

http://maps.google.ca/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&tab=wl&q=

Perhaps you should hold it in Millersville then perhaps Corneliu/Lancaster County/Allegheny County can attend? :D

http://maps.google.ca/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&tab=wl&q=

Lancaster County is supposedly not the other two, and he's from Pennsylvania. AC/Corny...who the hell cares?

The only time I might be able to go this summer is after August 20th, cause that's when I'm getting back from Japan.

Also, I'd so get carded and kicked out of anyplace that cards and kicks out people. :(

I'd like to go, but I think Philly may be a bit too far for me to get to easily.

EDIT: according to Google, 555miles, or about 9hours 26minutes.

*considers*

Hmm.. I think I'll have a cheesesteak for lunch to(day)morrow. :)

*nominates Dubsy to host*

.. What? I might be in OCMD when this is going on. :(

*considers*

Hmm.. I think I'll have a cheesesteak for lunch to(day)morrow. :)

*nominates Dubsy to host*

.. What? I might be in OCMD when this is going on. :(

Dubsy?

Dubsy?

She'll poke her nose in here sooner or later. *nods*

I cannot be the host, as I have only been to Philadelphia a couple of times and I don't live there. But I want to go. So, host position open.

I should host it! You're meeting in Philly. I'm Philly. Sort of.

So, is it all right that I host it from the UK, without putting any effort in whatsoever, and don't actually attend?

*considers*

Hmm.. I think I'll have a cheesesteak for lunch to(day)morrow. :)

*nominates Dubsy to host*

.. What? I might be in OCMD when this is going on. :(


I'd offer to host,but it might turn out to be too much like Hostel

I'd offer to host,but it might turn out to be too much like Hostel

You'd take them to Camden? :(

I won't be there, unfortunately.

You'd take them to Camden? :(

Oh God no. As I recall they don't even let people over the South Street Bridge after hours, so we'd have no way of getting back.

Hmm.. if you could get this thing off I might be interested in going. Don't mind my sexy voice and ugly features though...

Oh God no. As I recall they don't even let people over the South Street Bridge after hours, so we'd have no way of getting back.

I can swim..

I can swim..

Aye, but would you really want to swim the Delaware?

That's almost as bad as suggesting you swim the Schyulkill

Damn! I won't be in Philly after July... :(

*Cries*

Okay, so do we have any possible hosts yet? Looks like we're doing it in late August after the 20th then, aaand...I don't see any other details besides the certainty of cheesesteaks. I'll start a list of people who said they might make it.

Damn! I won't be in Philly after July... :(

*Cries*

How come? What's up? :(

Okay, so do we have any possible hosts yet? Looks like we're doing it in late August after the 20th then, aaand...I don't see any other details besides the certainty of cheesesteaks. I'll start a list of people who said they might make it.

After the 20th would be bad for me. Fall classes start shortly thereafter.

How come? What's up? :(

I'll be going home (via Las Vegas) on about the 10th of july... It'll be fun if I can visit Philly though :)

Oh God no. As I recall they don't even let people over the South Street Bridge after hours, so we'd have no way of getting back.

I stayed on the USS New Jersey last time I was down there. Probably the only safe place.

Alas, it's probably just a bit out of my way...

Well, if we can't have it in Pittsburgh, Philly is the 2nd best place, as I can conceivably spent a night or two with a friend who lives there.
I am on vacation the week of August 12th, so that would work best for me.

This would be awesome! put me on the maybe list


Aye, but would you really want to swim the Delaware?

That's almost as bad as suggesting you swim the Schyulkill

you'll have stuff growing on you if u go in the Schuyulkill

Incidentally, I'll be in Philly AFTER the meet.

Go figure.

You'd take them to Camden? :(

My side of the river. Even the same county(!).

Put me down. By then I might be able to drive there.

Pat's. It's a must.

My side of the river. Even the same county(!).

Put me down. By then I might be able to drive there.

Pat's. It's a must.

You're got damned right it is.

Pat's. It's a must.

I've never had, but I'll try it. I probably won't enjoy it as much as Steve's. My mouth had like 10 orgasms when I ate Steve's....and then I was stuck to my pants.

I've never had, but I'll try it. I probably won't enjoy it as much as Steve's. My mouth had like 10 orgasms when I ate Steve's....and then I was stuck to my pants.

It's not real Philly steak unless the chef sweats over the meat. And you get orders barked and people glare when you waffle.

I would have come but since Il Ruffino delights in torturing me I'm afraid I'll have to decline.

*cancels plane ticket*

Damn! I won't be in Philly after July... :(

*Cries*

I'll be going home (via Las Vegas) on about the 10th of july... It'll be fun if I can visit Philly though :)

Hey, you're going on vacation to the US? Where to? *curious*

I would have come but since Il Ruffino delights in torturing me I'm afraid I'll have to decline.

*cancels plane ticket*

*puts spiders in envelope and sends to Sally*

*puts spiders in envelope and sends to Sally*
*puts on Ignore and stops spamming Ilie's thread*

*puts on Ignore and stops spamming Ilie's thread*

*totally just read the title of this thread as "Pedophilia, US.."*
*grunts*

I could come.











But I wont.

I could come.











But I wont.

6,000th post, and you use it to upset me? :(

Still pricing bus/train tickets, and hotel rooms. It's going to be close, I think.

Still pricing bus/train tickets, and hotel rooms. It's going to be close, I think.

I sympthaize. I thankfully have a place in Philly to crash. Mostly just have to worry about gas/train expenses.

Oh, and I'd like to point out: Pat's >> All others.

And keep in mind I'm a vegetarian, mostly. And yet I still say this. (I love their cheese fries)

Still pricing bus/train tickets, and hotel rooms. It's going to be close, I think.

I would suggest train, just to see 30th Street Station.

After the 20th would be bad for me. Fall classes start shortly thereafter.

Well, what do you suggest? Could we do the weekend of the 25th? My classes start soon after as well, but I can work something out.

I would suggest train, just to see 30th Street Station.

30th street isn't that spectacular once you've seen Grand Central.

I used to eat lunch there every other day after they opened up a Taco Bell in there.

*puts on Ignore and stops spamming Ilie's thread*

Oh, spam all you like. You are welcome. :)

Nobody else though! *makes menacing face*

Well, what do you suggest? Could we do the weekend of the 25th? My classes start soon after as well, but I can work something out.

The weekend of the 25th sounds good to me.

The weekend of the 25th sounds good to me.

Score! We have a date range, then. Shall we meet on Saturday the 25th? Where exactly should we meet and what time?

Okay, am I the only female possibly going?

Okay, am I the only female possibly going?

I could wear my hair down? :D

I could wear my hair down? :D

Haha. :cool: It's not a big deal, I was just wondering. I suppose it would represent an accurate NSG gender ratio...

Score! We have a date range, then. Shall we meet on Saturday the 25th? Where exactly should we meet and what time?

I would recommend we start some place open and public, and proceed from there. As to time, I'm not so sure.

I'd personally recommend just meeting in the Main Concourse of 30th Street or something. Though that would probably nullify going to Pat's.

Haha. :cool: It's not a big deal, I was just wondering. I suppose it would represent an accurate NSG gender ratio...

Ruffy mentioned a Dubsy who is presumably in the area. And female. Though she hasn't poked her head in yet so far as I can tell.

I would recommend we start some place open and public, and proceed from there. As to time, I'm not so sure.

I'd personally recommend just meeting in the Main Concourse of 30th Street or something. Though that would probably nullify going to Pat's.

Where IS Pat's? I don't see it on the interactive map of University City.

Where IS Pat's? I don't see it on the interactive map of University City.

Oh it's not anywhere near University City.

It's on (or near) South Street, a good 30+ blocks out.

I've only ever been there twice. Took the subway there both times and was there so late we all got lost trying to walk back to campus. Luckily people in Philly tend not to mess with groups of 10 people many of which look reasonably capable of holding their own in a fight.

Oh it's not anywhere near University City.

It's on (or near) South Street, a good 30+ blocks out.

I've only ever been there twice. Took the subway there both times and was there so late we all got lost trying to walk back to campus. Luckily people in Philly tend not to mess with groups of 10 people many of which look reasonably capable of holding their own in a fight.

Oh...well hell, if people want to go, we should go. But we should go once we're all together. The train station is a logical place to meet. I suppose we should figure out a time in the early day, maybe around when people's trains will be coming in. Anybody taking the train, post what time you're coming in. Barring that, we should just TG each other a couple of cell phone numbers of those who will be there from the night before so they can just meet wherever we happen to be. Trains come in at all different times, and I'd rather not hang out in the train station all day.

Oh...well hell, if people want to go, we should go. But we should go once we're all together. The train station is a logical place to meet. I suppose we should figure out a time in the early day, maybe around when people's trains will be coming in. Anybody taking the train, post what time you're coming in. Barring that, we should just TG each other a couple of cell phone numbers of those who will be there from the night before so they can just meet wherever we happen to be. Trains come in at all different times, and I'd rather not hang out in the train station all day.

I honestly have no clue. Hold on... http://septa.org/service/rr_schedules.html there. Those are the SEPTA (train) time listings.

Anyone coming in from Trenton taking regional transit (as opposed to AMtrak) would be taking the R7 Chestnut Hill East/Trenton line.

Note: they all open up as .pdf's.


Also: 30th street station puts us out about a block and a half from Drexel's campus and the "start" of University City. I know a ton of restaurants in the area, ranging from fairly expensive Italian, to fairly expensive gourmet pizza, to reasonably priced round-the-clock buffet Indian (though this is about a 10 block walk from 30th) and a shit-ton of nice pizza places.
There's also a Bubble Tea about 5 blocks from 30th, which is about a block away from a Starbucks, and also tons of other places to eat.

I mention this largely to make it clear that getting food is not an issue.

Also: 30th street station puts us out about a block and a half from Drexel's campus and the "start" of University City. I know a ton of restaurants in the area, ranging from fairly expensive Italian, to fairly expensive gourmet pizza, to reasonably priced round-the-clock buffet Indian (though this is about a 10 block walk from 30th) and a shit-ton of nice pizza places.
There's also a Bubble Tea about 5 blocks from 30th, which is about a block away from a Starbucks, and also tons of other places to eat.

I mention this largely to make it clear that getting food is not an issue.

Can we agree to meet at a laid-back pizza place (preferably where you order the pizza at a counter and hang out at a table/booth so no waiter is trying to count us) to wait for the first meetup people?

Can we agree to meet at a laid-back pizza place (preferably where you order the pizza at a counter and hang out at a table/booth so no waiter is trying to count us) to wait for the first meetup people?

Hmm...the closest two I can think of are Village Pizza and California Pizza on 33rd and Race. So 3 blocks west of 30th street station, then about 3-4 blocks up.

There's also Drexel Pizza, which is overpriced and kinda sucky, but it's closer, on 33rd and (I think) Arch.

Then there's Ed's on Lancaster about a block diagonally from the intersection of 34th and Market.

wish you luck

wish you luck

Danke.

*considers*

Hmm.. I think I'll have a cheesesteak for lunch to(day)morrow. :)

*nominates Dubsy to host*

.. What? I might be in OCMD when this is going on. :(

omg I TOTALLY call dibs on hosting.


Pat's. It's a must.
Cheesesteaks are a must. Pat's is not. Pat's is a tourist trap, I want the non-Philadelphians to have a TRUE philadelphia experience. I nominate Tony Luke's or this Steve place I keep hearing about.

I would have come but since Il Ruffino delights in torturing me I'm afraid I'll have to decline.

*cancels plane ticket*

If you come I promise to keep Ruffy in line. I won't let him torture you.

Okay, am I the only female possibly going?
HELLZ NAW!! There'll be two of us :D:D

Ruffy mentioned a Dubsy who is presumably in the area. And female. Though she hasn't poked her head in yet so far as I can tell.
*pokes head in*
Can we agree to meet at a laid-back pizza place (preferably where you order the pizza at a counter and hang out at a table/booth so no waiter is trying to count us) to wait for the first meetup people?

I know the perfect place. It's called Allegro's, its on the corner of 40th and ... spruce, i think? Anyway, being on 40th, its not difficult to get there from the 30th St Station (go in to the subway, take any of the green line trolleys to 40th St (which is right where the trolley gets above ground) and walk 2 or 3 blocks. Allegros is on the right hand side, on a corner.

I know the perfect place. It's called Allegro's, its on the corner of 40th and ... spruce, i think? Anyway, being on 40th, its not difficult to get there from the 30th St Station (go in to the subway, take any of the green line trolleys to 40th St (which is right where the trolley gets above ground) and walk 2 or 3 blocks. Allegros is on the right hand side, on a corner.

You really wanna have a bunch of Philly n00bs on the subway? Ed's is much closer and much better.

omg I TOTALLY call dibs on hosting.

Cheesesteaks are a must. Pat's is not. Pat's is a tourist trap, I want the non-Philadelphians to have a TRUE philadelphia experience. I nominate Tony Luke's or this Steve place I keep hearing about.

If you come I promise to keep Ruffy in line. I won't let him torture you.

HELLZ NAW!! There'll be two of us :D:D

*pokes head in*

I know the perfect place. It's called Allegro's, its on the corner of 40th and ... spruce, i think? Anyway, being on 40th, its not difficult to get there from the 30th St Station (go in to the subway, take any of the green line trolleys to 40th St (which is right where the trolley gets above ground) and walk 2 or 3 blocks. Allegros is on the right hand side, on a corner.

Well thank goodness! :D

You really wanna have a bunch of Philly n00bs on the subway? Ed's is much closer and much better.

Hm, shall we make it Ed's then? At...roughly 12 noon?

Hm, shall we make it Ed's then? At...roughly 12 noon?

Sounds good. You know we're either going to need to keep this thread alive til August 25th, or bring the subject up again in the near future.
No one's gonna remember this in 3 months otherwise.

Sounds good. You know we're either going to need to keep this thread alive til August 25th, or bring the subject up again in the near future.
No one's gonna remember this in 3 months otherwise.

Oh, I'm sure if we all work at it, we can keep it alive. I am also most excellent at grave-digging, if need be. :D And since Dubsy is the host, she has final word on whether it's Ed's or the other place.

Oh, I'm sure if we all work at it, we can keep it alive. I am also most excellent at grave-digging, if need be. :D And since Dubsy is the host, she has final word on whether it's Ed's or the other place.

Fair enough.

Oh, I'm sure if we all work at it, we can keep it alive. I am also most excellent at grave-digging, if need be. :D And since Dubsy is the host, she has final word on whether it's Ed's or the other place.

I've never been to Ed's... I'll check it out some time this week. I trust NSers to be able to figure out the subway, it isn't that hard, and I can give detailed instructions and/or meet people at 30th St. But I'll check out Ed's, i'm amenable.

So where is everyone from who will be coming? What kind of stuff do you guys want to do?

Some of my favorite Philadelphia things include:
Olde City/Historic Philadelphia - I'm a history nerd, especially US history. There's the (overrated) Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall, plus the always fun carriage rides.

Reading Terminal Market - Future home of DubbRuff's bakery? Also, just generally a LOT of fun. It is very crowded and busy, though, so we'll just need to make sure either no one gets lost or we all agree to meet up again someplace

South Street - If you know anything about Philadelphia, it's self explanatory. If you don't, I have two words for you: Condom Kingdom

Cheesesteaks - Personally I'd rather not do Pat's or Geno's since they are so touristy. But if most of you are tourists, and that is what will make everyone happy, I'm okay with that. If not, I'd like to hear other suggestions, so far I've heard Steve's and Tony Luke's

Phillies - ok, so we don't have the greatest baseball team in the world. But the last phillies game I went to, the guy behind us just yelled about the highschoolers who were on some trip, and the girls who apparently didn't think boobs should be covered. Tickets are as cheap as $14, and not a bad view. Also, there are cheesesteaks to be had at the stadium, so if we did this we could kill 2 birds with one stone. Also, Chase Utley is hot. Yes, I realize this is probably only a selling point for Ilie and me.

Penn's Campus - ok, I know I'm a big dork. But I think Penn has a gorgeous campus. And you can get a filling meal from the food trucks for less than 6 bucks.

Food - we have great food. Vietnamese Food, Thai Food, Italian food. There is this great little hole-in-the-wall restaurant in South Philly that has the best ribs and best mussels in the WORLD.

We don't have to do any of the things I listed. Please give me you input, tell me what you like to do in Philly, or what you would like to see.

Phillies - ok, so we don't have the greatest baseball team in the world. But the last phillies game I went to, the guy behind us just yelled about the highschoolers who were on some trip, and the girls who apparently didn't think boobs should be covered. Tickets are as cheap as $14, and not a bad view. Also, there are cheesesteaks to be had at the stadium, so if we did this we could kill 2 birds with one stone. Also, Chase Utley is hot. Yes, I realize this is probably only a selling point for Ilie and me.

David Wright and Jose Reyes are both much hotter. And David Wright's hotness is a selling point for me to go anywhere. >.>

Where IS Pat's? I don't see it on the interactive map of University City.

Other side of the highway. :p

You really wanna have a bunch of Philly n00bs on the subway? Ed's is much closer and much better.

Double-decker bus tour! FTW!

.. I think they stop in Uni City..

Hm..

Crap. My last weekend in the northeast, according to current scheduling, is the one BEFORE the 25th. Best wishes to all, though!

I would suggest train, just to see 30th Street Station.

I got this from Amtrack's website. Look at these departure/arrival times! :eek:


http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak



Departing: Bangor, ME (BAN) To Philadelphia - 30th Street Station, PA (PHL)
Service
Departs
Arrives Duration Amenities Seats/
Rooms Fare
Book with train 8269 Bus
Bangor, ME
(BAN)
11:00 am
24-AUG-07 Portland, ME
(POR)
3:00 pm
24-AUG-07 4h 0m 1 Reserved Thruway Seat
$116.00
8256 Bus
Portland, ME
(POR)
5:30 pm
24-AUG-07 Boston, MA
South Station
(BOS)
7:25 pm
24-AUG-07 1h 55m 1 Reserved Thruway Seat

67 Regional Service
Boston, MA
South Station
(BOS)
9:45 pm
24-AUG-07 Philadelphia, PA
30th Street Station
(PHL)
4:35 am
25-AUG-07 6h 50m Checked baggage, Snack car 1 Reserved Coach Seat


Returning: Philadelphia - 30th Street Station, PA (PHL) To Bangor, ME (BAN)
Service
Departs
Arrives Duration Amenities Seats/
Rooms Fare
Book with train 66 Regional Service
Philadelphia, PA
30th Street Station
(PHL)
12:13 am
27-AUG-07 Boston, MA
Back Bay
(BBY)
7:47 am
27-AUG-07 7h 34m Snack car 1 Reserved Coach Seat
$119.00
2681 Self Transfer
Boston, MA
Back Bay
(BBY)
8:07 am
27-AUG-07 Boston, MA
North Station Maine Service
(BON)
8:15 am
27-AUG-07 0h 8m 1 Unreserved Coach Seat

681 Downeaster
Boston, MA
North Station Maine Service
(BON)
9:05 am
27-AUG-07 Portland, ME
(POR)
11:35 am
27-AUG-07 2h 30m Snack car 1 Reserved Coach Seat

8264 Bus
Portland, ME
(POR)
12:01 pm
27-AUG-07 Bangor, ME
(BAN)
2:15 pm
27-AUG-07 2h 14m 1 Reserved Thruway Seat

Book with train 66 Regional Service
Philadelphia, PA
30th Street Station
(PHL)
12:13 am
27-AUG-07 Boston, MA
Back Bay
(BBY)
7:47 am
27-AUG-07 7h 34m Snack car 1 Reserved Coach Seat
$119.00
2681 Self Transfer
Boston, MA
Back Bay
(BBY)
8:07 am
27-AUG-07 Boston, MA
North Station Maine Service
(BON)
8:15 am
27-AUG-07 0h 8m 1 Unreserved Coach Seat

681 Downeaster
Boston, MA
North Station Maine Service
(BON)
9:05 am
27-AUG-07 Portland, ME
(POR)
11:35 am
27-AUG-07 2h 30m Snack car 1 Reserved Coach Seat

8254 Bus
Portland, ME
(POR)
2:00 pm
27-AUG-07 Bangor, ME
(BAN)
6:00 pm
27-AUG-07 4h 0m 1 Reserved Thruway Seat

Crap. My last weekend in the northeast, according to current scheduling, is the one BEFORE the 25th. Best wishes to all, though!

:(




..

For those who are n00bs, here ya go for transportation info.

http://gophilla.com/Go/TravelTools/gettingaround.aspx

Penn's Campus - ok, I know I'm a big dork. But I think Penn has a gorgeous campus. And you can get a filling meal from the food trucks for less than 6 bucks.

We don't have to do any of the things I listed. Please give me you input, tell me what you like to do in Philly, or what you would like to see.

As a former Drexel student, I'm still programmed to hate and envy Penn's campus.


Also, you forgot the PMA (Philadelphia Museum of Art) but all the options sound cool, and since I've lived in Philly for 2 years, it's up to everyone else what we want to do.

Cheesesteaks are a must. Pat's is not. Pat's is a tourist trap, I want the non-Philadelphians to have a TRUE philadelphia experience. I nominate Tony Luke's or this Steve place I keep hearing about.

STEEEEEEVE'S!!!

So where is everyone from who will be coming? What kind of stuff do you guys want to do?

Penn's Campus - ok, I know I'm a big dork. But I think Penn has a gorgeous campus. And you can get a filling meal from the food trucks for less than 6 bucks.

I've lived very, very close to Philly my whole life, but I really haven't been there a whole lot. I really don't care what we do, I'm up for almost anything. My school is blocks away from Penn and Drexel.

I hope that by the time we do this, I will have gained some better navigational skills and will know where things are. As of now, I know very little. I will be in Philly for 8 weeks this summer, living on campus for the summer program, I hope that will help. I'm not sure how I will be getting to the meeting place yet, as I'm very unfamiliar with public transportation (I've either been driven around or I drive in my car to wherever I need, although I have taken the train into the city a few times, mainly to go to Temple)

I've lived very, very close to Philly my whole life, but I really haven't been there a whole lot. I really don't care what we do, I'm up for almost anything. My school is blocks away from Penn and Drexel.

I hope that by the time we do this, I will have gained some better navigational skills and will know where things are. As of now, I know very little. I will be in Philly for 8 weeks this summer, living on campus for the summer program, I hope that will help. I'm not sure how I will be getting to the meeting place yet, as I'm very unfamiliar with public transportation (I've either been driven around or I drive in my car to wherever I need, although I have taken the train into the city a few times, mainly to go to Temple)

If you get lost in Philly, I'm never talking to you again!

If you get lost in Philly, I'm never talking to you again!

If he gets lost in Center City or University City, I'm never talking to him again.

It's actually pitifully easy to get lost around South Street, especially in the Pat's area.

I should know...

If you get lost in Philly, I'm never talking to you again!

:( *cries*

If he gets lost in Center City or University City, I'm never talking to him again.

It's actually pitifully easy to get lost around South Street, especially in the Pat's area.

I should know...

Well, yeah. South Philly.. *shudders*

Well, yeah. South Philly.. *shudders*

yea those SP-ers, Roxborough's way better :D

yea those SP-ers, Roxborough's way better :D

We've discussed how awesome Roxborough is for it's name alone, yes? :)

:( *cries*

I swear!

:( I wanna go...... no fair.

:( I wanna go...... no fair.

Why can't you?

:( I wanna go...... no fair.

Bring the family up, then!

We've discussed how awesome Roxborough is for it's name alone, yes? :)

:cool: Hills, Bars, A great name, bars, what's not to like?

I've never had, but I'll try it. I probably won't enjoy it as much as Steve's. My mouth had like 10 orgasms when I ate Steve's....and then I was stuck to my pants.

one word: Dalessandro's

Why can't you?
I live far far away and to fly it would cost like $300 for me...

Bring the family up, then!

I would have to come alone....I haven't ever traveled alone.....ever.

:cool: Hills, Bars, A great name, bars, what's not to like?



one word: Dalessandro's

The only cheese steak I've ever had was from Pat's. I'm a vegetarian, but had to try a Philly cheese steak.

I still don't see why you folk like meat...except maybe sushi.

...oh! On that note: Great sushi place right near Penn's campus: Ajia. 25 bucks, all you can eat sushi (not buffet, they bring it out to you after you order in bulk, and you can order in bulk multiple rounds)

Edit: Yes. This is the reason I'm a fucking fatass.

I would have to come alone....I haven't ever traveled alone.....ever.

It'd be relaxing. *nods*

The only cheese steak I've ever had was from Pat's. I'm a vegetarian, but had to try a Philly cheese steak.

I still don't see why you folk like meat...except maybe sushi.

...oh! On that note: Great sushi place right near Penn's campus: Ajia. 25 bucks, all you can eat sushi (not buffet, they bring it out to you after you order in bulk, and you can order in bulk multiple rounds)

Edit: Yes. This is the reason I'm a fucking fatass.

I love meat! I don't enjoy sushi because I don't like fish. That sounds like Maggiano's a bit. You go and order two appetizers, salads, pastas, entrees, and desserts. They keep serving it until you are done. I'm going on the 4th I believe.

I love meat! I don't enjoy sushi because I don't like fish. That sounds like Maggiano's a bit. You go and order two appetizers, salads, pastas, entrees, and desserts. They keep serving it until you are done. I'm going on the 4th I believe.

Get the chocolate cake!!!

.. ahem.

Get the chocolate cake!!!

.. ahem.

I heard it was sooo good. But the people going agreed on something else I think (we're going as a class more or less for AP English, my crazy old teacher is treating)

The only cheese steak I've ever had was from Pat's. I'm a vegetarian, but had to try a Philly cheese steak.

I still don't see why you folk like meat...except maybe sushi.

...oh! On that note: Great sushi place right near Penn's campus: Ajia. 25 bucks, all you can eat sushi (not buffet, they bring it out to you after you order in bulk, and you can order in bulk multiple rounds)

Edit: Yes. This is the reason I'm a fucking fatass.

cuz I don't think i could live without a hoagie or cheesesteak :p


o yea if we need something to do let's act like tourists and all run up the Rocky Steps lol

I heard it was sooo good. But the people going agreed on something else I think (we're going as a class more or less for AP English, my crazy old teacher is treating)

It'll give you orgasms.

http://www.maggianos.com/foodbeverage/menu.asp?menu=Dessert

Anything there sound like what they picked?

o yea if we need something to do let's act like tourists and all run up the Rocky Steps lol

Don't forget the picture taking with your arms in the air!

*feels proud that he never did that*

Don't forget the picture taking with your arms in the air!

*feels proud that he never did that*

o yeah can't forget that ;)

Don't forget the picture taking with your arms in the air!

*feels proud that he never did that*

I never did either, and I've been at the PMA probably 5 or 6 times, and been inside it 3 times. All in the past 2 years.

Man...Live 8 was the shit.

As a former Drexel student, I'm still programmed to hate and envy Penn's campus.

I hope to be there in two years, so I guess I cannot comment. :D


Also, you forgot the PMA (Philadelphia Museum of Art) but all the options sound cool, and since I've lived in Philly for 2 years, it's up to everyone else what we want to do.

Ooh, that would be a cool photo-op: NSG on the steps.


Whatever you guys plan, I think I should be good. Probably not, but we'll see. :p

If I still have work, will this be during the week or a weekend? (Week would be better: I work on the Navy Base [science & engineering apprentice program])

I hope to be there in two years, so I guess I cannot comment. :D




Ooh, that would be a cool photo-op: NSG on the steps.


Whatever you guys plan, I think I should be good. Probably not, but we'll see. :p

If I still have work, will this be during the week or a weekend? (Week would be better: I work on the Navy Base [science & engineering apprentice program])

This will be the 25th, the last Saturday of August.

Also: you plan on being in UPenn in two years, or Drexel in two years?

This will be the 25th, the last Saturday of August.

Sweet. :cool:
Also: you plan on being in UPenn in two years, or Drexel in two years?

UPenn. :p

Sweet. :cool:


UPenn. :p

BOOOOO! BOOO! HISSSSS!

You...smart person...you!

UPenn. :p

BOOOOO! BOOO! HISSSSS!

You...smart person...you!

Yes, damn you and so forth.

UPenn. :p

congradulations...

So...any of your boys and girls wanna pay for my $1000 plane ticket to fly from Victoria to Philly for this meet?

So...any of your boys and girls wanna pay for my $1000 plane ticket to fly from Victoria to Philly for this meet?

You sure you couldn't just stow away in the cargo? :D

You sure you couldn't just stow away in the cargo? :D
I could try, but honestly, I weigh just a tiny bit more than the max weight allowed for luggage on airplanes. :(

So...any of your boys and girls wanna pay for my $1000 plane ticket to fly from Victoria to Philly for this meet?

just get lots and lots of stamps :D

just get lots and lots of stamps :D

And a really big box :eek:

As a former Drexel student, I'm still programmed to hate and envy Penn's campus.


Also, you forgot the PMA (Philadelphia Museum of Art) but all the options sound cool, and since I've lived in Philly for 2 years, it's up to everyone else what we want to do.
As a former Drexel student, you should envy Penn's campus. :p

I did forget! And Kelly Drive! Oh yes, good plan. I love the art museum.

Also, in the museum area, there is also the ever amazing Franklin Institute.

I've lived very, very close to Philly my whole life, but I really haven't been there a whole lot. I really don't care what we do, I'm up for almost anything. My school is blocks away from Penn and Drexel.

I hope that by the time we do this, I will have gained some better navigational skills and will know where things are. As of now, I know very little. I will be in Philly for 8 weeks this summer, living on campus for the summer program, I hope that will help. I'm not sure how I will be getting to the meeting place yet, as I'm very unfamiliar with public transportation (I've either been driven around or I drive in my car to wherever I need, although I have taken the train into the city a few times, mainly to go to Temple)
Highschool or college?

I can give you very explicit instructions, and SEPTA, altho slow, is not that confusing.

I live far far away and to fly it would cost like $300 for me...



I would have to come alone....I haven't ever traveled alone.....ever.
I propose a Bring-Smunkee-to-Philly-for-NSMeet-Fund. I'll pledge $10/
cuz I don't think i could live without a hoagie or cheesesteak :p


o yea if we need something to do let's act like tourists and all run up the Rocky Steps lol
Omg, i couldnt either.

and yes!! We TOTALLY should! omg it'll be amazing.
I never did either, and I've been at the PMA probably 5 or 6 times, and been inside it 3 times. All in the past 2 years.

Man...Live 8 was the shit.
:eek: Never run up the steps a la Rocky?! What is WRONG with you people??

Also, Live 8 was quite possibly the best day of my life.

)
You are a navy boy? You know navy boys? *drools*

So...any of your boys and girls wanna pay for my $1000 plane ticket to fly from Victoria to Philly for this meet?

Ok, I wanna change my original proposal. I propose a "Bring NSGeneralites to Philly" Fund. We can all donate or raise money somehow, and then split the funds up amongst ppl who spend a lot of money on transportation. *nods*

Ok, I wanna change my original proposal. I propose a "Bring NSGeneralites to Philly" Fund. We can all donate or raise money somehow, and then split the funds up amongst ppl who spend a lot of money on transportation. *nods*

that be those from Australia and the other place next door

Ok, I wanna change my original proposal. I propose a "Bring NSGeneralites to Philly" Fund. We can all donate or raise money somehow, and then split the funds up amongst ppl who spend a lot of money on transportation. *nods*

I approve of this. Pay me to come to Philly!

You are a navy boy? You know navy boys? *drools*He's also like 16 or 17 years old, so you better behave yourself, Dubsy! ;)

He's also like 16 or 17 years old, so you better behave yourself, Dubsy! ;)

Exactly. (17 kthxbai) Just because it is the navy base doesn't mean the navy goes there anymore. They've sold most of the property out (I know of the Urban Outfitters HQ or something along those lines is there), save for some DoD suit-wearing types buildings. That's where I'm at.

Exactly. (17 kthxbai) The age of consent in Pennsylvania is officially 16 years of age, but effectively 18 years of age, due to the interplay of various criminal statutes. ... A person 18 years or over, who engages in consensual sex with a person between the ages of 16 and 18, can be charged with Corruption of minors {§ 6301}, which is a first degree misdemeanor.Go for it Dubsy! It's just a misdemeanor!

yeah so like how old is everyone going cuz well y'know i mean im only like 16

we should check out South Philly and go to the Italian Market and South Street as well :D

NSG Party in Philly!!!

yeah so like how old is everyone going cuz well y'know i mean im only like 16

we should check out South Philly and go to the Italian Market and South Street as well :D

NSG Party in Philly!!!

As long as you buy my an espresso in that coffee shop near that fish shop in the market near this (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/philly/new%20today/fc913db7.jpg).

*nods non-specifically*

He's also like 16 or 17 years old, so you better behave yourself, Dubsy! ;)
>.>
<.<
>.>

*walks away whistling innocently*

Exactly. (17 kthxbai) Just because it is the navy base doesn't mean the navy goes there anymore. They've sold most of the property out (I know of the Urban Outfitters HQ or something along those lines is there), save for some DoD suit-wearing types buildings. That's where I'm at.
That makes so much more sense. Suit wearing types are way less awesome than uniformed men.

yeah so like how old is everyone going cuz well y'know i mean im only like 16

we should check out South Philly and go to the Italian Market and South Street as well :D

NSG Party in Philly!!!
I am 20. I'm alll for South Street. I love the Italian Market, for those of you who don't know its an open air market where you can buy fairly cheap veggies and fruits, has great spice and cheese stores, and a magnificent pastry shop nearby. I'm not sure if its the kind of thing Generalites would enjoy. Altho I fully support the buying of canoli's.


Also, I'm going to be out of town starting tomorrow (Friday) until Monday. And then I leave again Wednesday. So for the next week and a half, I wont be on much. But I'm bookmarking this thread and I'll read everything when I get back. Just so you know I haven't abandoned you all.

:fluffle:

As long as you buy my an espresso in that coffee shop near that fish shop in the market near this (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/philly/new%20today/fc913db7.jpg).

*nods non-specifically*

You are coming, aren't you?!?!

You are coming, aren't you?!?!

Possibly.

yeah so like how old is everyone going cuz well y'know i mean im only like 16

we should check out South Philly and go to the Italian Market and South Street as well :D

NSG Party in Philly!!!

17, as stated.

yeah so like how old is everyone going cuz well y'know i mean im only like 16

we should check out South Philly and go to the Italian Market and South Street as well

NSG Party in Philly!!!

He's also like 16 or 17 years old, so you better behave yourself, Dubsy! ;)

>.>
<.<
>.>

*walks away whistling innocently*


That makes so much more sense. Suit wearing types are way less awesome than uniformed men.


I am 20. I'm alll for South Street. I love the Italian Market, for those of you who don't know its an open air market where you can buy fairly cheap veggies and fruits, has great spice and cheese stores, and a magnificent pastry shop nearby. I'm not sure if its the kind of thing Generalites would enjoy. Altho I fully support the buying of canoli's.


Also, I'm going to be out of town starting tomorrow (Friday) until Monday. And then I leave again Wednesday. So for the next week and a half, I wont be on much. But I'm bookmarking this thread and I'll read everything when I get back. Just so you know I haven't abandoned you all.

:fluffle:

Exactly. (17 kthxbai) Just because it is the navy base doesn't mean the navy goes there anymore. They've sold most of the property out (I know of the Urban Outfitters HQ or something along those lines is there), save for some DoD suit-wearing types buildings. That's where I'm at.

17, as stated.


Geez, if I go, I'll be (by far) the oldest person there! :eek:

I am 17 going on 18 (damn you Sound of Music, Damn you!!!) I'll be 18 by the time we meet. I'll only have been 18 for about 2 weeks at that point.

I am 20. I'm alll for South Street. I love the Italian Market, for those of you who don't know its an open air market where you can buy fairly cheap veggies and fruits, has great spice and cheese stores, and a magnificent pastry shop nearby. I'm not sure if its the kind of thing Generalites would enjoy. Altho I fully support the buying of canoli's.


Also, I'm going to be out of town starting tomorrow (Friday) until Monday. And then I leave again Wednesday. So for the next week and a half, I wont be on much. But I'm bookmarking this thread and I'll read everything when I get back. Just so you know I haven't abandoned you all.

I'm 20, and I love Italian food. South street is fine with me.

Also, I'm going to be in town (meaning Philly) til Monday. I will be equally incommunicado.

Geez, if I go, I'll be (by far) the oldest person there! :eek:

S'ok. You'll be our responsible adult chaperone. :D

S'ok. You'll be our responsible adult chaperone. :D

And buy us alcohol!!!

.. wait.. he's seen me drunk in the NYE thread..

..

And buy you guys alcohol..! ... :(

And buy us alcohol!!!

.. wait.. he's seen me drunk in the NYE thread..

..

And buy you guys alcohol..! ... :(

Woooo! Alcohol!

S'ok. You'll be our responsible adult chaperone. :D

If I'm supposed to be the responsible adult, we're all in big trouble.


And buy us alcohol!!!

.. wait.. he's seen me drunk in the NYE thread..

..

And buy you guys alcohol..! ... :(

I don't like you guys nearly enough to break the law for you. :D

I'd go, but I wouldn't be welcome 'cuz of the crap I've spewed out of my mouth my entire NS existence. :(

Not to mention no job, money, etc. needed to fly there. :p

And buy us alcohol!!!

.. wait.. he's seen me drunk in the NYE thread..

..

And buy you guys alcohol..! ... :(

I'm sure you all can find some way to stay entertained without the devil juice. You are all (reasonably) intelligent people.

How about a Phillies game? They in town that weekend? Baseball always works. :)

I'm sure you all can find some way to stay entertained without the devil juice. You are all (reasonably) intelligent people.

I'd hope we're all intelligent. . .

How about a Phillies game? They in town that weekend? Baseball always works. :)

Phils play the Pads on the 25th and through the weekend.

Speaking of which, they just got a two run single to take the lead over the Native American Warriors. ;)

I'd hope we're all intelligent. . .

I'm sure you are but I just had to put a qualifier in there for fun. A knee jerk thing, sorry. ;)

Phils play the Pads on the 25th and through the weekend.

Speaking of which, they just got a two run single to take the lead over the Native American Warriors. ;)

Well there you go! And its the national league so the prices should be very reasonable.

It being the national league I suppose I can smile and be happy for their success as it doesn't effect my Red Sox. Now what I wouldn't mind occurring is the Reds actually playing decently. Living in Cincy makes them my secondary team after all and having the worst record in baseball is just so damn irritating.

I'm sure you are but I just had to put a qualifier in there for fun. A knee jerk thing, sorry. ;)

Well, I'm not exactly a fan of alcohol, so take another view of the intelligent shot. . .



Well there you go! And its the national league so the prices should be very reasonable.

I don't know how we'd work sitting together, unless someone bit the bullet until we met to pay for them all.

It being the national league I suppose I can smile and be happy for their success as it doesn't effect my Red Sox. Now what I wouldn't mind occurring is the Reds actually playing decently. Living in Cincy makes them my secondary team after all and having the worst record in baseball is just so damn irritating.

I feel bad for Griffey. I really like him, and it pains me to see him hurt and on a bad team. His swing is perfection.

I feel bad for Griffey. I really like him, and it pains me to see him hurt and on a bad team. His swing is perfection.

You'll get no argument from me. The guy going into the Hall of Fame seems assured and he is stuck on a team with no power and a shit pitching staff. Sucks for him. Other than him Cincy's got Arroyo who I find swings from average to good to awful and Adam Dunn who while can hit homeruns strikes out too many damn times.

*sighs*

*hugs Red Sox team who can actually win games*

Oy vey! Traffic's going to be a major bitch that day. :eek:

Oy vey! Traffic's going to be a major bitch that day. :eek:

Last weekend in August?

Shit.

I'll go if I don't have work.

Oy vey! Traffic's going to be a major bitch that day. :eek:

you prolly already said it, but why?

seems everyone's within ike 4 years of one another

you prolly already said it, but why?

seems everyone's within ike 4 years of one another

What, you mean age wise? Not hardly.

What, you mean age wise? Not hardly.

what do you mean?

what do you mean?

I mena, if you were saying that wveryone on this thread seemed to be within four years of each other, in my case that isn't true. Of course, if that's not what you were talking about, then I'm completely lost.

I mena, if you were saying that wveryone on this thread seemed to be within four years of each other, in my case that isn't true. Of course, if that's not what you were talking about, then I'm completely lost.

oh, everyone who replied and i read were like within 4 years of one another

oh, everyone who replied and i read were like within 4 years of one another

And I'm old enough to be everyone else's father. :headbang:

you prolly already said it, but why?

Because I said so.

I'd rather not do a baseball game on the 25th. Though once again it's everyone else's decision.

Also, I'm in Philly right now. And NOONE is here. I fucking hate Memorial Day.

I'd rather not do a baseball game on the 25th. Though once again it's everyone else's decision.

Also, I'm in Philly right now. And NOONE is here. I fucking hate Memorial Day.

I'd rather not. We'd have a good time, but I think it would be better if we all just did a number of things around the city.

http://gophilla.com/
http://www.gophila.com/go/tut/
http://www.collphyphil.org/mutter.asp
http://gophilla.com/C/Things_to_Do/211/Historic_Philadelphia/624/Museums_and_Attractions__Historic_Philadelphia/626/U/The_Liberty_Bell_Center/128.html
http://gophilla.com/C/Things_to_Do/211.html
http://www.readingterminalmarket.org/
http://gophilla.com/Phila/EventsCalendar/

I don't know about other Philly familiars, but I very much like just walking down Arch Street. It takes you past many many museums, cool shops, and past the arch in Chinatown. I've walked from RTM to 3rd & Arch and discovered a lot, and I'm sure the people in Starbucks across from Betsy's house know my name -- as do the people in the cool store across from the Real World house on 3rd.

I suggest eating at RTM, or in Chinatown. I also suggest buying tickets on the doubledecker buses (http://www.bigbus.co.uk/phila/html/phila_home.html), but they might be a little expensive. They're nice though, because you can hop on them at Betsy's house, and get off at the art museum, or Antique Row which is cool, and near South Street.

My suggestion if you want to have a touristy day is to stick to the Parkway and Arch Street.

But if you're really wanting to stay in Uni City, I have no clue..

It's still up in the air whether I can make it. The money I'm counting on to get me there may not be here in time. We'll see.

I think Chinatown would be a great place to eat. I would like to find this one place where I've eaten. I forget the name, it might have had Imperial in it. They had a dish called Grandpa Chicken, and it was delicious.

I know it came up, and a few people thought it was a good idea, but it's time to nail this thing down.

A few things (to be added to as details are agreed on):


WC Imperial Court is the host.
It will be the weekend of August 25th.
University City area (http://www.ucityphila.org/) seems best, lots of reasonably priced B&Bs and fun places to go. Also quite lovely. Specific meet location open.


Possible Attenders:
WC Imperial Court (host)
Ilie
The Metal Horde
Deus Malum
Kiryu-shi
Il Ruffino
Carnivorous Lickers
SaintB
Jello Biafra
Cookesland
Fleckenstein
Maineiacs

I won't be able to go, but if I could, I would.

I know it came up, and a few people thought it was a good idea, but it's time to nail this thing down.

A few things (to be added to as details are agreed on):


WC Imperial Court is the host.
It will be the weekend of August 25th.
University City area (http://www.ucityphila.org/) seems best, lots of reasonably priced B&Bs and fun places to go. Also quite lovely. Specific meet location open.


Possible Attenders:
WC Imperial Court (host)
Ilie
The Metal Horde
Deus Malum
Kiryu-shi
Il Ruffino
Carnivorous Lickers
SaintB
Jello Biafra
Cookesland
Fleckenstein
Maineiacs

I won't be able to go, but if I could, I would.

I think Chinatown would be a great place to eat. I would like to find this one place where I've eaten. I forget the name, it might have had Imperial in it. They had a dish called Grandpa Chicken, and it was delicious.

its really is cool i went there when i had to give some firement dougnuts from my school which is like 3 blocks away


I'd rather not do a baseball game on the 25th. Though once again it's everyone else's decision.

Also, I'm in Philly right now. And NOONE is here. I fucking hate Memorial Day.

call me up and lets do something everyone i know is down the shore

call me up and lets do something everyone i know is down the shore

But the shore is/was beautiful. Save for the fact that my beach is heavily eroded.

its really is cool i went there when i had to give some firement dougnuts from my school which is like 3 blocks away




call me up and lets do something everyone i know is down the shore

Dude, I wish I could, but the guyshere are like "Nah, we don't even have enough forus."

But the shore is/was beautiful. Save for the fact that my beach is heavily eroded.

Fuck thebeach. I'm watchingLockStock*TwoSmokingBarrels,there'sAdmiral Nelson on my shorts and I'm enjoyingmyselfwiththerestoftheguys.




Also, Johnny if you're reading this: Evenif youcancome, you can't come. Ithink I speak for everyone when I say tha we don't want a 13 y o along for this. You're entirely too young, especially if there's gonna besome alcohol invoved, potentially.



Also: If we can secure a place, is there anyone who'llbe able to buy liquor by then?


Edit: No offense Johnny, bu if you're really 13, you shouldn't be meeting random people on the ninternet in person.

But the shore is/was beautiful. Save for the fact that my beach is heavily eroded.

Wildwood is still pretty nice *sigh* i wish i was there right now

Wildwood is still pretty nice *sigh* i wish i was there right now

Dude, are you in Philly? cuz if you can supply any booze whatsoever, I can throw you a TG you we can worksomethingyout, k?

Dude, are you in Philly? cuz if you can supply any booze whatsoever, I can throw you a TG you we can worksomethingyout, k?

I'd love to see how you can work out a 16 year old getting the booze.

I'd love to see how you can work out a 16 year old getting the booze.

Oh, that would be entertaining.

Liberal amounts of booze probably disqualifies me.

I'd love to see how you can work out a 16 year old getting the booze.

Did not know that detail, and you, sir, are too far away, geographically speaking.

Oh, that would be entertaining.

Liberal amounts of booze probably disqualifies me.

Probably does. Not that the age limit has stopped me.

Puritans, the lot of you.

Puritans, the lot of you.


Whatever it takes to not be my parents.

Whatever it takes to not be my parents.

I can understand that sentiment.

I think Chinatown would be a great place to eat. I would like to find this one place where I've eaten. I forget the name, it might have had Imperial in it. They had a dish called Grandpa Chicken, and it was delicious.

http://philadelphia.citysearch.com/profile/8959656/philadelphia_pa/imperial_inn.html

:cool:

http://philadelphia.citysearch.com/profile/8959656/philadelphia_pa/imperial_inn.html

:cool:

I THINK THAT MIGHT BE IT!

yeah so like how old is everyone going cuz well y'know i mean im only like 16

we should check out South Philly and go to the Italian Market and South Street as well :D

NSG Party in Philly!!!

I'd rather not do a baseball game on the 25th. Though once again it's everyone else's decision.

Also, I'm in Philly right now. And NOONE is here. I fucking hate Memorial Day.

Okay, let me see. I'll be 25 when we go. I don't much care for sports, but I do care for eating out, shopping, having fun photo ops and crashing parties in the houses around the universities. Seriously, I hope school is in session because Philly students throw the best parties, sometimes we've gone up there just to walk around and find a good party in University City. As for other things to do, let's see...we've seen improv comedy at Helium Comedy Club, that was a blast. When we went they were having some kind of festival in Clark Park, not sure how often that sort of thing goes on.

Age? Oh, I'm mmm-mmm :D

Okay, let me see. I'll be 25 when we go. I don't much care for sports, but I do care for eating out, shopping, having fun photo ops and crashing parties in the houses around the universities. Seriously, I hope school is in session because Philly students throw the best parties, sometimes we've gone up there just to walk around and find a good party in University City. As for other things to do, let's see...we've seen improv comedy at Helium Comedy Club, that was a blast. When we went they were having some kind of festival in Clark Park, not sure how often that sort of thing goes on.

I can find out in a month or so if anything is going on party-wise on the Drexel side. If I know the people throwing the party, and we can pay a little to add to their stock, we can make this work.

I can find out in a month or so if anything is going on party-wise on the Drexel side. If I know the people throwing the party, and we can pay a little to add to their stock, we can make this work.

Sha-weet!

It's looking more and more like I won't be there unless you postpone until September. That may change though, so I'll let you know.

It's looking more and more like I won't be there unless you postpone until September. That may change though, so I'll let you know.

*sad*

It seems like more people can come during that time than can't come, so I think we're keeping it. Any other new developments?

*sad*

It seems like more people can come during that time than can't come, so I think we're keeping it. Any other new developments?

Yes. It now looks like the money I was counting on to get me down there won't be here until October.

*looks at name*

Am I gonna be expected to be there? lol

*looks at name*

Am I gonna be expected to be there? lol

If you're not there, we'll walk all over you.

*looks at name*

Am I gonna be expected to be there? lol

you're about a hop, skip, and a jump over so sure ;)

*looks at name*

Am I gonna be expected to be there? lol

What the hell is Drexel Hill? Is that some twisted code name for the Hohneman campus?

What the hell is Drexel Hill? Is that some twisted code name for the Hohneman campus?

It's not too far from where I am.

It's not too far from where I am.

You're in center city? Nifty! Anywhere near Trader Joe's on Market Street?

*looks at name*

Am I gonna be expected to be there? lol

I'd say so. ;)

Hmmm... I actually go to school in the city even though I could walk to Upper Darby High or Bonner...

you're about a hop, skip, and a jump over so sure ;)

more like a trolley and el ride...

what this booze up has not happen yet :eek::p

Hmm, I know people in Philly, including a former NSer. But I probably can't slip away to go meet random people the weekend of my little sister's birthday.

Oh shit... August 25? That's during training camp... those two weeks I'm luck if I can get out of bed on the weekends...

You're in center city? Nifty! Anywhere near Trader Joe's on Market Street?

Who said I was in center city?
Drexel Hillsville: I go to Interboro. Why do you go to school in the city?

Who said I was in center city?
Drexel Hillsville: I go to Interboro. Why do you go to school in the city?

I go to West Catholic... My whole family has gone there and my dad has coached there since as long as I can remember...

what this booze up has not happen yet :eek::p

Eh? ;)

Hmm, I know people in Philly, including a former NSer. But I probably can't slip away to go meet random people the weekend of my little sister's birthday.

Aw, you're a good brother. Or sister. You're a good sibling. :D

Oh shit... August 25? That's during training camp... those two weeks I'm luck if I can get out of bed on the weekends...

Aw, well, good luck. I hear that shit is brutal.

Eh? ;)

just use too lest time in planing a party :)

Aw, you're a good brother. Or sister. You're a good sibling. :D

Squorn is male.

what this booze up has not happen yet :eek::p

just use too lest time in planing a party :)

Put down the bong, and step away from the computer. :D

I'll try to come...unlikely though.

I go to West Catholic... My whole family has gone there and my dad has coached there since as long as I can remember...

pffft screw west, Roman's where its at ;)

i dunno if i can come to this im going to wildwood some time in August

pffft screw west, Roman's where its at ;)

i dunno if i can come to this im going to wildwood some time in August

ROMAN?!

Oh god... that school is a bunch of fags... I mean c'mon they're an all guys school and their colors are purple and gold...

ROMAN?!

Oh god... that school is a bunch of fags... I mean c'mon they're an all guys school

yea going to an all guys school sucks, but whens the last time you guys won anything for the PCL?

and their colors are purple and gold...

damn straight they are....colors of the Roman Emperors

Here is a great comedy club I went to in Philly a couple years ago, anybody interested in anything going on there?

http://www.heliumcomedy.com/

If Jello is coming, I'll come. I don't know that I've really had much interaction with anyone else on the list (so far).

Here is a great comedy club I went to in Philly a couple years ago, anybody interested in anything going on there?

http://www.heliumcomedy.com/
... some weekend in July, perhaps... :P

Since y'all are meeting up without me, I'll be rummaging over me schedule and seeing if I can't catch lunch in Philly some weekend. I've never been before. More, um... later.

I don't suppose anyone can somehow squeeze the earth to make Cincinnati and Philadelphia a wee bit closer?

As a former Drexel student, I'm still programmed to hate and envy Penn's campus.


Also, you forgot the PMA (Philadelphia Museum of Art) but all the options sound cool, and since I've lived in Philly for 2 years, it's up to everyone else what we want to do.


pma is really neat,could i suggest penns landing(kinda part of olde city)or the franklin institute,boat house row is pretty nice also.
i lived in philly and worked there the better part of 10 years,know the city like my house,worked in every inch of the city,which is why i dont live there now.
downtown is downtown anywhere,but i love southstreet,the museam area,old city,penns landing.

as far as cheesesteaks,i cant rmember the name of the place on oregon ave down by delaware ave.never ate there but i heard it was decent.
also the nicks roastbeef place is awesome..not the on on 2nd street but the original over on 22nd,great food cheap.

pma is really neat,could i suggest penns landing(kinda part of olde city)or the franklin institute,boat house row is pretty nice also.
i lived in philly and worked there the better part of 10 years,know the city like my house,worked in every inch of the city,which is why i dont live there now.
downtown is downtown anywhere,but i love southstreet,the museam area,old city,penns landing.

as far as cheesesteaks,i cant rmember the name of the place on oregon ave down by delaware ave.never ate there but i heard it was decent.
also the nicks roastbeef place is awesome..not the on on 2nd street but the original over on 22nd,great food cheap.

So does that mean you'll be meeting up with us?

I go to West Catholic... My whole family has gone there and my dad has coached there since as long as I can remember...

pffft screw west, Roman's where its at ;)

i dunno if i can come to this im going to wildwood some time in August

Those schools suck. Bishop McDevitt is where I just graduated from. And it sucks too. All McDevitt can do is apparently run away (aka we're good at track).

I'd love to come, but unfortunately I'm probably going to have to be getting ready to go away for college. :( Wait.. That's not sad!

Is that a "no" to the squeezing of the Earth? :(

Is that a "no" to the squeezing of the Earth? :(

we can try....we need to find a giant stapler

I don't suppose anyone can somehow squeeze the earth to make Cincinnati and Philadelphia a wee bit closer?

Well, I could cause a massive earthquake, causing all the land mass between Philly and Cincinnati to disappear and millions of deaths.

Would you like that?

Well, I could cause a massive earthquake, causing all the land mass between Philly and Cincinnati to disappear and millions of deaths.

Would you like that?

What cause millions of deaths to make my own life easier?



.....




Let me think on this, I'll get back to you.

Is that a "no" to the squeezing of the Earth? :(

Sorry sweetpea. :(

I'd love to come, but unfortunately I'm probably going to have to be getting ready to go away for college. :( Wait.. That's not sad!

Hey, congratulations! Where are you going to college?

What cause millions of deaths to make my own life easier?



.....




Let me think on this, I'll get back to you.


C'mon you know you want to

*cry* I think I might not be able to go. I move into uni on the 24th, and I think there's some kind of activities and such going on.

*cry* I think I might not be able to go. I move into uni on the 24th, and I think there's some kind of activities and such going on.

You are starting to depress me as well. I mean you are in throwing distance and can't go....


I... No! Don't look at me!


*runs*

Geez, if I go, I'll be (by far) the oldest person there! :eek:

Only in years. You'd have no such concern, maturity wise ;)

I am 17 going on 18 (damn you Sound of Music, Damn you!!!) I'll be 18 by the time we meet. I'll only have been 18 for about 2 weeks at that point.
Remind me to tell you happy birthday!
S'ok. You'll be our responsible adult chaperone.
Boooo!!!
And buy us alcohol!!!

.. wait.. he's seen me drunk in the NYE thread..

..

And buy you guys alcohol..!
Yaaaaay!!!! (Don't worry Ruffman, I'll slip ya some booze.)
If I'm supposed to be the responsible adult, we're all in big trouble.




I don't like you guys nearly enough to break the law for you. :D
LoL aint that the truth. And I don't blame you.
I'm sure you all can find some way to stay entertained without the devil juice. You are all (reasonably) intelligent people.

How about a Phillies game? They in town that weekend? Baseball always works. :)
I vote for a Phillies game ONLY if this is a get-together lasting more than one day. (IE, sat and sun or something like that). If so, then I think its a great idea. If not, I think there are too many other things we could be doing with our time.

Oy vey! Traffic's going to be a major bitch that day. :eek:
Any particular reason? Also, shouldnt we all just take SEPTA so it wont matter?

I'd rather not do a baseball game on the 25th. Though once again it's everyone else's decision.

Also, I'm in Philly right now. And NOONE is here. I fucking hate Memorial Day. Sorry I was visiting grandparents in OH.

I'd rather not. We'd have a good time, but I think it would be better if we all just did a number of things around the city. I concure

http://gophilla.com/
http://www.gophila.com/go/tut/
http://www.collphyphil.org/mutter.asp
http://gophilla.com/C/Things_to_Do/211/Historic_Philadelphia/624/Museums_and_Attractions__Historic_Philadelphia/626/U/The_Liberty_Bell_Center/128.html
http://gophilla.com/C/Things_to_Do/211.html
http://www.readingterminalmarket.org/
http://gophilla.com/Phila/EventsCalendar/

I don't know about other Philly familiars, but I very much like just walking down Arch Street. It takes you past many many museums, cool shops, and past the arch in Chinatown. I've walked from RTM to 3rd & Arch and discovered a lot, and I'm sure the people in Starbucks across from Betsy's house know my name -- as do the people in the cool store across from the Real World house on 3rd.

I suggest eating at RTM, or in Chinatown. I also suggest buying tickets on the doubledecker buses (http://www.bigbus.co.uk/phila/html/phila_home.html), but they might be a little expensive. They're nice though, because you can hop on them at Betsy's house, and get off at the art museum, or Antique Row which is cool, and near South Street.

My suggestion if you want to have a touristy day is to stick to the Parkway and Arch Street.

But if you're really wanting to stay in Uni City, I have no clue..
I think we should headquarter in Uni City, but I think the stuff we should do and see are the kinds of things you suggested.


Also, Johnny if you're reading this: Evenif youcancome, you can't come. Ithink I speak for everyone when I say tha we don't want a 13 y o along for this. You're entirely too young, especially if there's gonna besome alcohol invoved, potentially.



Also: If we can secure a place, is there anyone who'llbe able to buy liquor by then?


Edit: No offense Johnny, bu if you're really 13, you shouldn't be meeting random people on the ninternet in person.
You don't speak for everyone. darling. I don't want Johnny to not come bc of his age any more that I would want Maineiacs to not come bc of his age. People of all ages are welcome to meet each other and explore the city. If alcohol does get involved, I think everyone agrees that those who are too young shouldn't drink. But he can still party with us.

Okay, let me see. I'll be 25 when we go. I don't much care for sports, but I do care for eating out, shopping, having fun photo ops and crashing parties in the houses around the universities. Seriously, I hope school is in session because Philly students throw the best parties, sometimes we've gone up there just to walk around and find a good party in University City. As for other things to do, let's see...we've seen improv comedy at Helium Comedy Club, that was a blast. When we went they were having some kind of festival in Clark Park, not sure how often that sort of thing goes on.
You've been to Clark Park?!?! WHEN?! I live right near there. You might have met me. Or my ex (he tends to be at those things more than I do). School isnt in session as far as I know, and I'm guessing you went to the Mayfair in Clark Park which only happens once a year. (If, however, you are ever in hte neighborhood, lemme know and I'll swing on the swings with you!)

Hmmm... I actually go to school in the city even though I could walk to Upper Darby High or Bonner...
lol Whores on a Hill...
Hmm, I know people in Philly, including a former NSer. But I probably can't slip away to go meet random people the weekend of my little sister's birthday.
This is true. THat would make you a terrible brother.
Oh shit... August 25? That's during training camp... those two weeks I'm luck if I can get out of bed on the weekends...
Training camp for what? Soccer? I'm guessing soccer *nods*
pffft screw west, Roman's where its at ;)

i dunno if i can come to this im going to wildwood some time in August
LoL Roman is awful. Do you know Mr Monillas or Mr DiBenidetto? God I miss those teachers
ROMAN?!

Oh god... that school is a bunch of fags... I mean c'mon they're an all guys school and their colors are purple and gold...
*seconded*
yea going to an all guys school sucks, but whens the last time you guys won anything for the PCL?



damn straight they are....colors of the Roman Emperors
Didn't our football team finally win the championship this year? Also, you do know that Roman Emperors slept with little boys, don't you?
I don't suppose anyone can somehow squeeze the earth to make Cincinnati and Philadelphia a wee bit closer?
Dude that would be AWESOME
pma is really neat,could i suggest penns landing(kinda part of olde city)or the franklin institute,boat house row is pretty nice also.
i lived in philly and worked there the better part of 10 years,know the city like my house,worked in every inch of the city,which is why i dont live there now.
downtown is downtown anywhere,but i love southstreet,the museam area,old city,penns landing.

as far as cheesesteaks,i cant rmember the name of the place on oregon ave down by delaware ave.never ate there but i heard it was decent.
also the nicks roastbeef place is awesome..not the on on 2nd street but the original over on 22nd,great food cheap.
Very good suggestions *laments lack of Y100 to throw concert at Penns Landing*



OK kids, I'm back, at least for a time. In August I will try in earnest to make more definite plans, so please keep shootinng around ideas and suggestions!

<3 Dubsy :fluffle::fluffle::fluffle::fluffle:

LoL Roman is awful. Do you know Mr Monillas or Mr DiBenidetto? God I miss those teachers

Mr Monillas is the man...i've had him for French I & II and im going to have him for French III

DiBenidetto is pretty cool i dont have him but a lot of my friends had him and he subbed a couple of times for me.

Didn't our football team finally win the championship this year? Also, you do know that Roman Emperors slept with little boys, don't you?

Im pretty sure the prep won and not all the Roman Emperors were well ya know

I vote for a Phillies game ONLY if this is a get-together lasting more than one day. (IE, sat and sun or something like that). If so, then I think its a great idea. If not, I think there are too many other things we could be doing with our time.

Ooh, an idea of mine getting some support! I must mark this down on my calender! :eek:

Mr Monillas is the man...i've had him for French I & II and im going to have him for French III

DiBenidetto is pretty cool i dont have him but a lot of my friends had him and he subbed a couple of times for me.



Im pretty sure the prep won and not all the Roman Emperors were well ya know
*Bawls for loss of Mr Monillas and Mr Di*

Has Monillas told you his middle name is perfecto and about his retarded kid?
Monillas taught me Latin and French 1. He was one of the greatest teachers I ever had.

Does Mr Di play guitar for your school masses? Has he done Mary Did You Know for Christmas? And Don't Laugh At Me? Omg its ALMOST enough to make me miss highschool.

Tell me when school starts up again, I'll def be visiting Roman just to see those two guys.
Ooh, an idea of mine getting some support! I must mark this down on my calender! :eek:
:D of course darling :fluffle:

Dubsy: do you go to GW?

*Bawls for loss of Mr Monillas and Mr Di*

Has Monillas told you his middle name is perfecto and about his retarded kid?
Monillas taught me Latin and French 1. He was one of the greatest teachers I ever had.

Does Mr Di play guitar for your school masses? Has he done Mary Did You Know for Christmas? And Don't Laugh At Me? Omg its ALMOST enough to make me miss highschool.

Tell me when school starts up again, I'll def be visiting Roman just to see those two guys.



When ever you say something like "that sucks" did he say "stop describing your favorite activity" or anything


Yep to all of Mr. Monillas' stuff omg i think thats one of the funniest classes i have.

Mr. Di played guitar at the Roman vs. Hallahan talent show i think he might have come in like 3rd i don't remember

Hi guys, this week or next I intend to book my room in a B&B for Saturday, August 25th. Just staying one night, so let's make it a good one. :D

*will be running around Philly this weekend*

I hear there's an ice cream event down at Penn's Landing, $5 and you get to eat all the ice cream you want! Going to see Tut first thing in the morning at 8:30am, then I guess we'll be using the Phlash (http://www.gophila.com/C/Tours_and_Transportation/401/U/Phlash/1303.html) to get around and see what else is going on.

Hi guys, this week or next I intend to book my room in a B&B for Saturday, August 25th. Just staying one night, so let's make it a good one. :D

Which B&B?

Meanwhile, it's official folks, I won't be able to make it; I haven't got the money. You'll have to find someone else to get you booze.

Which B&B?

I was going to get a room at the Castle B&B since it is the cheapest, but this is reminding me that Mike wanted to get a place at the Sheraton so he doesn't have to feel weird about (essentially) staying in somebody's home and worrying about coming in late and whatnot.

It turns out I'm going to a Phillies game that weekend anyway, so if there are NSers running around perhaps I'll just see about running into them...

I was going to get a room at the Castle B&B since it is the cheapest, but this is reminding me that Mike wanted to get a place at the Sheraton so he doesn't have to feel weird about (essentially) staying in somebody's home and worrying about coming in late and whatnot.

That'd be the Sheraton on 35th and Chestnut? Hehehe, they used to house Penn kids there when their housing ran out of space. It's a pretty nice place, actually. Can't remember if they have wetbars though.

Meanwhile, it's official folks, I won't be able to make it; I haven't got the money. You'll have to find someone else to get you booze.

:( :(

double plus unhappy.

I can't go either. Work (and school) ka-pwn me. And Maineiacs here was the one person I was truly interested in meeting. :(

Have fun, take pics, and please go to Pat's. For the children. :D

I don't think I'll be able to make it. I move in the 24th and they've got things for the 25th. I'll keep you posted and see what I can do.

Is there any possible way to catch a train from OCMD to Philly?

Is there any possible way to catch a train from OCMD to Philly?

Greyhound bus to Salisbury, MD which has an Amtrak station?

Greyhound bus to Salisbury, MD which has an Amtrak station?

Hrm.

Hrm.

Probably cheaper to rent a car to get you there.

Alright, OP edited to reflect attendance so far. I am excited about this :cool:, but I am sad that so many people can no longer go now. :(

I may be able to go. It depends on if my friends are going to the activities and stuff that day. I'm pretty sure I can get away with not going to them. I will be there in the morning though, and I will be quite close to University City. I'm a short walk to Penn's campus.

:( :(

double plus unhappy.

I can't go either. Work (and school) ka-pwn me. And Maineiacs here was the one person I was truly interested in meeting. :(

Have fun, take pics, and please go to Pat's. For the children. :D

Well, if you're ever in the Bangor area, come to UMaine and look me up.

Well, if you're ever in the Bangor area, come to UMaine and look me up.

No kidding? Near where Stephen King lives? I've actually got some friends in that area, from my clan on KoL.

No kidding? Near where Stephen King lives? I've actually got some friends in that area, from my clan on KoL.

Well, I don't know exactly where he lives; I've never been over to his house. ;)

So last night I found out that I hadn't logged in in 28 days and therefore my nation had died. And literally the first thing I thought after realizing what had happened was "omg I need to be restored or how will I be able to host the meetup?!"

Anywho, Just keeping this thread alive.

Well, if you're ever in the Bangor area, come to UMaine and look me up.

Too bad UMaine isn't on my college list. (Mainly cause they don't have fencing.)

No kidding? Near where Stephen King lives? I've actually got some friends in that area, from my clan on KoL.


KoL rocks. *nods*

You may now return to your scheduled programming.

I may be able to go. It depends on if my friends are going to the activities and stuff that day. I'm pretty sure I can get away with not going to them. I will be there in the morning though, and I will be quite close to University City. I'm a short walk to Penn's campus.

Oh, that would be lovely! I hope you can make it. <3

So last night I found out that I hadn't logged in in 28 days and therefore my nation had died. And literally the first thing I thought after realizing what had happened was "omg I need to be restored or how will I be able to host the meetup?!"

Anywho, Just keeping this thread alive.

So you were restored and all was well? How does one go about getting restored if that should happen?

So you were restored and all was well? How does one go about getting restored if that should happen?

http://www.nationstates.net/-1/page=help

Also, I can't make it. It's too close to school starting.

http://www.nationstates.net/-1/page=help

Also, I can't make it. It's too close to school starting.

Darn you! Darn you to heck. :(

Well, maybe Bumboat will make it.

I would like to attend, but I'll have to see with my current circumstances if that is doable. Weekends work best for me, so the fact that it is planted in the middle of the week may not work for me.

And if it doesn't....that'll be disappointing. :(


If so, beware, DFD coming to town. ;)


And Ruffy, you are coming. Final. Get your ass over to my place and we'll go together.

:D

I would like to attend, but I'll have to see with my current circumstances if that is doable. Weekends work best for me, so the fact that it is planted in the middle of the week may not work for me.

And if it doesn't....that'll be disappointing. :(


If so, beware, DFD coming to town. ;)


And Ruffy, you are coming. Final. Get your ass over to my place and we'll go together.

:D

Uh, it's on August 25th, which is a Saturday.

And Ruffy, you are coming. Final. Get your ass over to my place and we'll go together.

:D

I wont even be in PA on the 25th! :(

I thought it was the first, but nevermind I see now. I can probably make it then!


:D



And Ruffy, cancel all plans you have!

No wub for the West Coast... :(

*dies in LA county*

No wub for the West Coast... :(

*dies in LA county*

Wait, isn't/wasn't there a San Francisco meetup going on?

Alright folkety-folks, I think it's time to start getting together a general list of things to do for our meetup. We don't have to have a schedule or anything, just options.

I anticipate that we will come together for a big meet-and-greet, some of us will branch out in the late afternoon and do stuff they want to do with likeminded NSers (or rest, for us introverts), then come back together in the evening-nighttime to carouse and generally paint the town red.

Here is stuff I like to do when in Philadelphia:

- eat out at weird places, like Cereality and Pod
- shop at weird stores
- visit used bookstores
- take pictures of the lovely historic houses
- go to interesting crafts fairs/local art expos
- see comedy shows
- drink at weird bars

Here is stuff I like to do when in Philadelphia:

- eat out at weird places, like Cereality and Pod
- shop at weird stores
- visit used bookstores
- take pictures of the lovely historic houses
- go to interesting crafts fairs/local art expos
- see comedy shows
- drink at weird barsGood lord... Can we be friends?? :p

My friends constantly veto my desire to eat at weird places, shop at weird stores, visit used bookstores, and drink at weird bars. (Taking pictures and going to craft fairs/expos are secondary interests.) Just yesterday I took a friend to New Hope, PA... which certainly has plenty of the above... and I didn't get to spend but five minutes surrounded by "weird." :(

Actually, so far it doesn't look like anyone I really "know" from NS is planning to go, so I'm not at all sure that I'll come to hang with a bunch of strangers.

But if there's someone who can show me the "cool" side of Philly (and doesn't mind being a tour guide to a complete stranger), I might add to the "pro" column of my "should I / shouldn't I" notes.

Good lord... Can we be friends?? :p

My friends constantly veto my desire to eat at weird places, shop at weird stores, visit used bookstores, and drink at weird bars. (Taking pictures and going to craft fairs/expos are secondary interests.) Just yesterday I took a friend to New Hope, PA... which certainly has plenty of the above... and I didn't get to spend but five minutes surrounded by "weird." :(

Actually, so far it doesn't look like anyone I really "know" from NS is planning to go, so I'm not at all sure that I'll come to hang with a bunch of strangers.

But if there's someone who can show me the "cool" side of Philly (and doesn't mind being a tour guide to a complete stranger), I might add to the "pro" column of my "should I / shouldn't I" notes.

Of course. And, really, these people aren't "strangers"...they're NSers, friends on the interwebz. They just need a little upgrade to RL friends, with YOUR help. How do you feel about that?

Seriously though, I anticipate it being fun and not to be missed. I would love to do weird stuff with you in Philadelphia. <3

Unfortunately, it is quite unlikely I'll be able to make it. :(