# Philly Dopefest in December! Let's do it! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 8, 2001, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093 "2001-11-08T00:51:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2001, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/21 "2001-11-09T14:10:49Z")
Well, **Supergirlfriend** has said it shouldn’t be a problem for us to get together that weekend, so count me in. I probably won’t get in town until sometime late afternoon-early evening Saturday, though. She and I are supposed to have dinner, at least. But I could meet up with everyone after that. If anyone between Louisville, KY and Philly needs a ride, let me know. ---
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2001, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/22 "2001-11-09T14:29:36Z")
I know it’s going to be bad for **lurker** - he can’t get any time at all off between Turkey Day and the first of the year, really. But, last night at the Doper Dinner, **Pucette** and I talked about the _possibility_ of taking the train in. But, being as close to Christmas, and still not sure what my plans or money situation will be, I can’t make any promises. If we do, can we get someone to meet us at the 30th Street Station? I don’t know about **Pucette** , but I’ve never been to Philly, and my sense of direction is horrid! ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2001, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/23 "2001-11-09T14:43:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TruePisces \* > \*\*I know it’s going to be bad for **lurker** - he can’t get any time at all off between Turkey Day and the first of the year, really. But, last night at the Doper Dinner, **Pucette** and I talked about the _possibility_ of taking the train in. But, being as close to Christmas, and still not sure what my plans or money situation will be, I can’t make any promises. If we do, can we get someone to meet us at the 30th Street Station? I don’t know about **Pucette** , but I’ve never been to Philly, and my sense of direction is horrid! \*\* If you can come, I can pick you up at 30th Street. No problemo! Same goes for anybody else coming in on Saturday. I’ll probably come down from Harrisburg on Friday night and stay with the folks through Christmas so I’d be more than happy to pick yizz up if you’re coming in on the bus, train or whatever. Zap! ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2001, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/24 "2001-11-09T15:05:20Z")
**Zappo** , you live in Harrisburg? Is that like 70 miles or so away? If so, that’s where **Supergirlfriend** lives. But I’ve never been to Philly, so I may need your navigation… ---
**Author:** ![Montfort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Montfort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Montfort)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2001, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/25 "2001-11-09T15:17:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Superdude \* > \*\ ***Zappo** , you live in Harrisburg? Is that like 70 miles or so away? If so, that’s where **Supergirlfriend** lives. But I’ve never been to Philly, so I may need your navigation… \*\* I can do this one. From Harrisburg, get on the Philly Turnpike, east. Observe lots of cows. As you approach Philly, stay on I-76 (the Schuylkyl Expressway, pronounced _SKOO-kull_, until you get to the exit you desire. I still haven’t discussed this with **Anniz** , but the weekend of the 22nd is the pre-X-Mas weekend, which we may have plans for. ---
**Author:** ![Montfort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Montfort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Montfort)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2001, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/26 "2001-11-09T15:18:24Z")
Err, the Pennsylvania Turnpike. [sub]Really, is there anything else of note in Pennsylvania besides Philly? Didn’t think so. :p[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2001, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/27 "2001-11-09T15:21:43Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Montfort \* > \*\* > I can do this one. From Harrisburg, get on the Philly Turnpike, east. Observe lots of cows. > > As you approach Philly, stay on I-76 (the Schuylkyl Expressway, pronounced _SKOO-kull_, until you get to the exit you desire.\*\* I appreciate that, **Montfort**. Really. But I was referring to more detailed navigation, such as directions on where myself and the lovely **Supergirlfriend** would be dining. No info on that yet. But I should be there for the DopeFest! ---
**Author:** ![slowhand53](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a698b9/32.png) [@slowhand53](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slowhand53)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2001, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/28 "2001-11-09T16:31:33Z")
count me and skittles in as definate maybe’s ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2001, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/29 "2001-11-09T18:18:31Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Superdude \* > \*\ ***Zappo** , you live in Harrisburg? Is that like 70 miles or so away? If so, that’s where **Supergirlfriend** lives. But I’ve never been to Philly, so I may need your navigation… \*\* Sure, **Superdude**. No problem at all. From Harrisburg The City of Brotherly Love (and Sisterly Affection)is about 2 hours down the Turnpike. I can give you directions no sweat. Depending on when you’re coming in maybe we can get together for dinner or a beer or something in Harrisburg beforehand. Zap! ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2001, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/30 "2001-11-09T18:36:28Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Montfort \* > As you approach Philly, stay on I-76 (the Schuylkyl Expressway, pronounced _SKOO-kull_, until you get to the exit you desire. > \*\* Actually, it’s spelled **Schuylkill**. And real Fluffyans know that anyone not pronouncing it “Skookle” is from out of town. You probably prefer DingDongs to Kandy Kakes, too. 😉 Zap! Who knows that a “tal” is the thing you use to dry off after a shower, “akkrost” is where you go to get from one side of Two Street to the other, and you get groceries at the “Ac-a-me” but they don’t sell jet-powered rollerskates. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2001, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/31 "2001-11-09T18:44:04Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Zappo \* > \*\* > Sure, **Superdude**. No problem at all. From Harrisburg The City of Brotherly Love (and Sisterly Affection)is about 2 hours down the Turnpike. I can give you directions no sweat. > > Depending on when you’re coming in maybe we can get together for dinner or a beer or something in Harrisburg beforehand.\*\* Thanks, man. Philly’s about 11 hours or so from me, so I may end up leaving Friday night, and crashing in a hotel somewhere between the two places. But I’ll have to play that by ear. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2001, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/32 "2001-11-09T18:54:26Z")
I am currently talking to **Civil Defense** as to whether or not he wants to come with me. And if anyone else wants a ride (assuming I have one, which I most probably will), lemme know. ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2001, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/33 "2001-11-09T19:01:18Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Superdude \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Zappo \* > > \*\* > > Sure, **Superdude**. No problem at all. From Harrisburg The City of Brotherly Love (and Sisterly Affection)is about 2 hours down the Turnpike. I can give you directions no sweat. > > > > Depending on when you’re coming in maybe we can get together for dinner or a beer or something in Harrisburg beforehand.\*\* > > Thanks, man. Philly’s about 11 hours or so from me, so I may end up leaving Friday night, and crashing in a hotel somewhere between the two places. But I’ll have to play that by ear. \*\* You’re welcome. Drop me an email-my addy’s on my profile and we can work from there once the details get firmed up. ---
**Author:** ![11811](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/9d8465/32.png) [@11811](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/11811)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2001, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/34 "2001-11-10T00:04:37Z")
[QUOTE] \*Originally posted by Zappo \* \*\* > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Montfort \* > Zap! > > Who knows that a “tal” is the thing you use to dry off after a shower, “akkrost” is where you go to get from one side of Two Street to the other, and you get groceries at the “Ac-a-me” but they don’t sell jet-powered rollerskates. \*\* Zappo, that was Beeyooteefull ---
**Author:** ![Civil\_Defense](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ccd318/32.png) [@Civil\_Defense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Civil_Defense)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2001, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/35 "2001-11-10T05:01:41Z")
😉 ---
**Author:** ![Bedrosian\_Bixby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecae2f/32.png) [@Bedrosian\_Bixby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bedrosian_Bixby)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2001, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/36 "2001-11-10T07:04:33Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Superdude \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Zappo \* > > \*\* > > Sure, **Superdude**. No problem at all. From Harrisburg The City of Brotherly Love (and Sisterly Affection)is about 2 hours down the Turnpike. I can give you directions no sweat. > > > > Depending on when you’re coming in maybe we can get together for dinner or a beer or something in Harrisburg beforehand.\*\* > > Thanks, man. Philly’s about 11 hours or so from me, so I may end up leaving Friday night, and crashing in a hotel somewhere between the two places. But I’ll have to play that by ear. \*\* It’s actually not a bad drive. I’ve made the same trip dozens of times.Right about now Skyline Drive in West Virginia must be beautiful. Consider taking that route if you have the luxory. Oh…as for the OP count me in as well. I’ve been waiting to meet some dopers for a while now. ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2001, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/37 "2001-11-10T07:14:18Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by **Montfort** _ > > … the Schuylkyl Expressway, pronounced _SKOO-kull_… My father insists there’s an “L” in there, so it’s SCHOOL-kill, but we all know “skookle” is right, as mentioned. 🙂 You probably think roast beef is a fair substitute for a cheesesteak, too, don’t ya? Get outta here! (Oh, and “fiddysent” is a legitimate form of currency in Fluffya as well.) Esprix ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2001, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/38 "2001-11-13T01:13:30Z")
[QUOTE] \*Originally posted by Esprix \* \*\* > [@](#): > > (Oh, and “fiddysent” is a legitimate form of currency in Fluffya as well.) > > Esprix \*\* Well, duh. That’s just a basic truth, like wooder coming from a spicket. Of course, you don’t drink the wooder from the spicket if it’s a funny keller. 😉 Zap! ---
**Author:** ![Enola\_Straight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dec6dc/32.png) [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2001, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/39 "2001-11-13T04:24:40Z")
Gonna do the dopefest? How bout the Adam’s Mark Hotel? Girard Ave.? (Ja-ROD) 2 St.? (not Second, TWO street!) Street Road? I Gotta get a drink a wattuh, and fry me up some scrapple. ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2001, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093/40 "2001-11-13T19:21:18Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by **Enola Straight** _ > > I Gotta get a drink a wattuh… Um, excuse me? “Wattuh?” _ **"WATTUH?"** _ You, sir, are no Philadelphian. New Yorker, probably, _maybe_ New Jersey, but “wattuh?” We, sir, refer to it _properly_ as “wooder.” Any self-respecting southeastern Pennsylvanian knows that. It is, after all, the _only_ truly unique Philadelphian inflection I’ve ever been able to find, and I think most will agree with me. _Poseur_, indeed. Esprix [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-in-december-lets-do-it/92093.md?page=3)