# Philly Dopefest Sunday April 15 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 17, 2012, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024 "2012-03-17T02:35:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2012, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/21 "2012-03-31T03:07:50Z")
Looking like it’s going to be more “a few people hanging out for a while” than a full-fledged Dopefest – oh well. Assume we’ll get together middayish on the Sunday, have some lunch, maybe walk around a little if it’s a nice day. I PMed you my phone number, right? ---
**Author:** ![ultrafilter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/3d9bf3/32.png) [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2012, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/22 "2012-03-31T03:10:57Z")
April 15th is a possibility, but I’ll have to play this one by ear for the next little bit. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2012, 9:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/23 "2012-03-31T09:19:21Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > Looking like it’s going to be more “a few people hanging out for a while” than a full-fledged Dopefest – oh well. Assume we’ll get together middayish on the Sunday, have some lunch, maybe walk around a little if it’s a nice day. I PMed you my phone number, right? Sure did. Will contact you after we hit Philly. “A few people hanging out for a while” sounds okay. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2012, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/24 "2012-03-31T11:49:57Z")
As people’s plans solidify closer to the date, we may have more people. Meanwhile, I’m counting down the days. It’s been a while since I’ve been to Philly, and I’m really excited about seeing everyone. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/25 "2012-04-03T03:56:40Z")
Tuesday morning and leaving for the airport in about 24 hours. This may be my last log-in before then, as we’ll be busy getting ready today. But we’ll check in with **Twickster** and see you on Sunday the 15th about noon. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2012, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/26 "2012-04-12T12:20:13Z")
Got a PM from **Siam Sam** last night – they’re in NYC and on track (sic) to arrive in Philly by train Saturday evening. He specifically mentioned the Continental, which is at 2nd and Market – I’m fine with that. Time: 1 PM is better for me than noon, so let’s say 1 PM. If it’s a group of at least six, we can make a reservation – not sure what the count is. Planning to come: **Siam Sam** and wife **twickster MsRobyn** Then there are several “maybes” – time to decide, guys. All are most definitely welcome. ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2012, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/27 "2012-04-12T15:32:02Z")
I shall definitely be there. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2012, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/28 "2012-04-12T16:44:42Z")
Ah, good! ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2012, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/29 "2012-04-12T19:14:01Z")
That works for me, too. What’s the parking situation like there? See y’all Sunday! ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2012, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/30 "2012-04-12T19:16:51Z")
We may have six after all; the sprog may be joining us if the babysitter can’t take him. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2012, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/31 "2012-04-12T22:01:11Z")
> [@MsRobyn](#): > > That works for me, too. > > What’s the parking situation like there? > > See y’all Sunday! There’s a garage on 2nd Street between Chestnut and Walnut (on the left), only two blocks from the restaurant. Parking on the street is strictly a crap shoot, but if you do see a spot, make sure it’s legal (and that you pay for it) – the parking authority is the most efficient department in city govt. ---
**Author:** ![Cleophus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e57/32.png) [@Cleophus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cleophus)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2012, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/32 "2012-04-12T22:04:18Z")
I’m in for this, too. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2012, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/33 "2012-04-12T22:33:04Z")
Yay! I was wondering if you were back. (Your FB comments are so few and far between.) Haven’t seen you in eons. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2012, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/34 "2012-04-13T15:08:44Z")
The sitter (actually, she’s the sprog’s Aunt Walter) came through, so I’m coming solo. The sprog was disappointed, though, when I told him because he was looking forward to a trip to Philly and was salivating when he saw the lunch menu. Truthfully, he’s matured enough that I trust him not to misbehave, but it wouldn’t be fun for him to be schlepped around to places the adults want to see, I don’t want to inflict a bored, cranky kid on the group, and I don’t want to deal with a bored, cranky kid myself. Besides, he’s seen all this stuff before, so I don’t feel like I’m depriving him of an educational experience. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2012, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/35 "2012-04-13T16:57:40Z")
Oh well – as you say, he probably wouldn’t have a very good time, since it’s mostly going to be adults yakking, delightful as all of those adults are. Sounds like we’ve got six, anyway, so I’ll make a reservation tomorrow, to give a few more people a chance to sign on if they want (both **ultrafilter** and **olivesmarch4th** expressed some interest but weren’t sure of their plans, last I heard). ---
**Author:** ![ultrafilter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/3d9bf3/32.png) [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2012, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/36 "2012-04-14T22:12:03Z")
It doesn’t look like I’m going to be able to make it. Y’all have fun. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2012, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/37 "2012-04-14T22:19:16Z")
Bummer. Haven’t seen you in a long time. I’ve made a reservation for 6 at 1 PM tomorrow at the Continental at 2nd and Market, name is Cecil Adams. If anyone wants my cell number and doesn’t have it, PM me. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2012, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/38 "2012-04-15T02:22:49Z")
Never mind. The sitter conked out. I have extracted a promise from the sprog that he will be on his best behavior, or the ghost of Ben Franklin is going to rise from the grave to exact serious punishment. ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2012, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/39 "2012-04-15T22:41:30Z")
Hope it was fun, but had too much to do as I’m going to Germany on Wed. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2012, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024/40 "2012-04-15T22:44:19Z")
It was fun. Perhaps you can make it next time. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopefest-sunday-april-15/616024.md?page=3)