# Philly Dopers, Let's start on that bi-weekly dinner **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 19, 2003, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572 "2003-03-19T16:01:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [March 19, 2003, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/1 "2003-03-19T16:01:08Z")
Even though some of us are getting together [here](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=170366), we’ve also been talking a lot about a bi-weekly get together. So, I’m ready to get the ball rolling for this. How does next Thursday night sound? And does anyone have suggestions for a place to get together? I have a few ideas here in University City, but I don’t know how many would rather be in Center City. So, lets get this party started. ---
**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:** [March 19, 2003, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/2 "2003-03-19T16:02:11Z")
That’s what I get for forgetting where I am. Mods, could someone fix my link for me, since I’m an idiot? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2003, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/3 "2003-03-19T16:19:01Z")
Next Thursday is fine. My main concern is time – I work till 5:30 in the northwest 'burbs (near Ambler), so can’t get anywhere till 6 or 6:30. Is that too late for others who are coming straight from work? West Philly is fine – or there’s Manayunk, though parking can be a pain around there. ---
**Author:** ![Frank\_2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8c91f0/32.png) [@Frank\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank_2)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2003, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/4 "2003-03-19T16:39:51Z")
Ugh, ‘Manny-Yunk’ is a horrible place to park. I used to head out there a couple times and would spend a good 15 minutes circling blocks to find a space. No fun. I can make it on Thursday but I have the same situation as **twickster**. After getting ready after work and driving down I couldn’t make it until 6:30 at best. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/5 "2003-03-20T00:56:45Z")
thursday would be rather difficult. i’m an early work person. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/6 "2003-03-20T00:58:38Z")
Is there a better weeknight for you **rc**? One’s much the same as another for me. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/7 "2003-03-20T01:43:37Z")
friday would be best. i wouldn’t have to worry about being “early to bed, early to rise.” i usually stay up to the wee hours of fri night and sat morning reading. ---
**Author:** ![moi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@moi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moi)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/8 "2003-03-20T04:01:07Z")
FWIW, I have late night classes (7-10 pm, yikes!) on Monday and Thursday. Tuesday and Wednesday I’m outta school at 7 p.m. (I can always arrive a wee bit later than everyone else, so long as there’s a drink waiting for me :)). Finally, Fridays are utterly open. Look forward to hanging with y’all again! ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/9 "2003-03-20T13:15:03Z")
So what does everyone think of next Friday, about 6:30, in West Philly? ---
**Author:** ![Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/258eb7/32.png) [@Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wonko_The_Sane)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/10 "2003-03-20T21:09:44Z")
Me like friday, preferably somewhere I can take the train to. I like to not have to drive after having a few. ---
**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:** [March 20, 2003, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/11 "2003-03-20T23:20:01Z")
Friday works for us. West Philly/University City would definitely work for us as well. How does the [The New Deck Tavern](http://www.newdecktavern.com/) sound to everyone? ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2003, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/12 "2003-03-21T01:22:53Z")
Mmmmm, ribs. I’m in. ---
**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:** [March 21, 2003, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/13 "2003-03-21T17:06:31Z")
If possible, I need an idea of how many of us there will be by, say, Wednesday. This being on the edge of campus, and a Friday night, I want to give them a heads up for the group that’s coming in. ---
**Author:** ![that\_darn\_cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/59ef9b/32.png) [@that\_darn\_cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/that_darn_cat)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2003, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/14 "2003-03-21T18:21:19Z")
Friday nights, in general, are great. However, this coming Friday **moi** and I will be out of town. I’m taking her to an as-yet-undisclosed location for her birthday. I will make it to the next one, I Will , I WILL! ---
**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:** [March 21, 2003, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/15 "2003-03-21T18:28:34Z")
Yeah, yeah, yeah. You keep saying that, **tdc**. 😃 The two of you have a good time. You’ll be missed, but we’ll expect you two weeks after that! ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2003, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/16 "2003-03-23T23:36:53Z")
Dang. Turns out I can’t make it. Yes, this now makes me 0 for 3 on recent Philly gatherings and excursions. Next one in two weeks, you say? ---
**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:** [March 24, 2003, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/17 "2003-03-24T03:40:29Z")
Next one in two weeks, definitely. Not sure where yet (though we should make sure to pick some place with seafood, since I’d forgotten we’re still in Lent! :o) So, who _is_ in for this week? We need to give New Deck a heads up. ---
**Author:** ![Frank\_2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8c91f0/32.png) [@Frank\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank_2)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/18 "2003-03-24T13:37:23Z")
[raises hand] Me me me! How’s the parking around there? ---
**Author:** ![Verrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/46a35a/32.png) [@Verrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Verrain)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2003, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/19 "2003-03-24T13:53:12Z")
Street parking is rather iffy but there are a few pay lots nearby. All depends on if the undergrads have driven off for the weekend yet. ---
**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:** [March 24, 2003, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/20 "2003-03-24T16:32:55Z")
The relative I’ve been looking after is going back to Florida this thursday. Obviously, friday or later works for me. ``` A get together in University City would also give me a chance to visit some friends I haven't seen for several months ``` [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572.md?page=2)