# 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:** 11
**Author:** ![Meros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Meros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meros)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2003, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/201 "2003-05-17T02:58:46Z")
YAY **MOI**!!! šŸ˜ƒ Now you just have to host us for a trip to the aquarium šŸ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2003, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/202 "2003-05-17T13:10:06Z")
Woo hoo! Iā€™ll expect expert commentary on the trip to AVAM, if I ever get one organizedā€¦ (So, youā€™re bringing us all mementos on Friday, right?) ---
**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:** [May 17, 2003, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/203 "2003-05-17T14:21:12Z")
Congrats, **moi**. I just wish I would have a chance to see you before you leave. When do you leave? Maybe we can go out for a night of carousing after I get back from my trip. ---
**Author:** ![Meros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Meros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meros)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2003, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/204 "2003-05-18T02:15:01Z")
Well, I just got back from Eulogy thanks to Steveā€™s gratefulness for my setting up his new powerbook. Let me say that I _ **very** _ highly recommend it. Among the high points would be excellent food and 15 different kinds of European beer on tap, one of which and my favorite of the evening being the ā€œArrogant Bastard Aleā€. They also have Guiness by the can and a very close equivalent as on of the beers on tap (I didnā€™t try it but the Irish guy behind the bar said it was very close. Are there any takers? ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2003, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/205 "2003-05-18T03:56:57Z")
[Homer Simpson voice] European Beer [/Homer Simpson Voice] Itā€™s still a week away, but Iā€™ll work on it. What is the address-a tad more exact than Chestnut near 2nd works for those of us who have to lodge a large weevil, albeit temporarily. šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![Meros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Meros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meros)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2003, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/206 "2003-05-18T04:01:31Z")
The exact address is 136 Chestnut St. [Website](http://www.eulogybar.com) There are a number of lots nearby, the best for your truck would likely be on 3rd St. between Chestnut and Walnut, IIRC. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2003, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/207 "2003-05-18T19:13:40Z")
sounds good to me. What time? Are you going to make the reservation? ---
**Author:** ![Meros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Meros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meros)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2003, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/208 "2003-05-18T19:19:39Z")
Iā€™ll call them up some time tomorrow if everyone is interested. My guess would be the usual 6:30 7:00 time. I just found out I might not be able to attend but even if thatā€™s the case Iā€™ll do m best to try and make arrangements. Letā€™s get the soundoff so far I have 3, myself **Twickster** and **danceswithcats** Anyone else? ---
**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:** [May 19, 2003, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/209 "2003-05-19T13:12:14Z")
I havenā€™t missed one yet and Iā€™m not going to start now. Besides, we need to give **moi** a memorable farewell dinner. ---
**Author:** ![Meros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Meros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meros)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2003, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/210 "2003-05-19T13:45:20Z")
Make that 6. I didnā€™t want to assume **moi** and **tdc** would be in attendance but since its her send off theyā€™d _better_ be there. šŸ˜‰ Iā€™ll make a reservation for 10 and whoever wants to come can come. I doubt weā€™ll end up wih more than that. Does anyone know if **Verrain** is out in Montana along with **TP** or will he be in attendance as well? ---
**Author:** ![Meros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Meros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meros)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2003, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/211 "2003-05-19T19:30:06Z")
I placed a reservation for 10 at 6:30. They said if we need to push it back I can call and have that done. Itā€™ll be under Cecil Adams if anyone is a latecomer. See you all there šŸ™‚ ---
**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:** [May 20, 2003, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/212 "2003-05-20T00:29:31Z")
I plan to be there. Having some problems due to becoming unstuck in time. Have rewatched Slaughterhouse 5. No help so far. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2003, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/213 "2003-05-20T13:39:36Z")
Oh good. Each of the 43 posts to this thread that got chomped yesterday included a wish to meet the author of that wonderful ā€œOzā€ dialogue over in Cafe Society. Looking forward to meeting you, **DocCathode**! ---
**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:** [May 20, 2003, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/214 "2003-05-20T20:13:38Z")
Iā€™m making this trip solo so **Verrain** will definitely be there. Besides, heā€™s got to bring _Merlin_ and _The 10th Kingdom_ for **tdc** and **moi**! Have fun without me and, **Meros** , drink a couple for me! šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![Meros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Meros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meros)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2003, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/215 "2003-05-21T03:34:49Z")
Of course I will **TP** So thatā€™s: **Meros Verrain tdc moi twickster DocCathode danceswithcats** Am I missing anyone? PS-Does anyone know what the little black circle on this threadsā€™ icon meant? Iā€™m assumingit might have something to do with how much touble it was to access this thread. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2003, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/216 "2003-05-21T11:49:20Z")
(I think the dots indicate threads youā€™ve accessed before ā€“ maybe they were changing iconography during that hellish day and a half when you couldnā€™t get in to even _read_ half the threads, and post after post got eaten?) ---
**Author:** ![Meros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Meros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meros)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2003, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/217 "2003-05-21T13:57:02Z")
Thanks **Twickster**. I actually got my answer shortly after posting when I read the SDMB group on LJ. Apparantly there was a software upgrade that caused all of those problems for us and yes, the little black dot was an indicator of read threads. ---
**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:** [May 21, 2003, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/218 "2003-05-21T19:21:16Z")
Sorry to dissapoint, but I donā€™t think the missus and I are gonna make it this time out. Weā€™ll be driving back from Baltimore sometime Friday afternoon/evening and I donā€™t think weā€™ll be back in time for the festivities. ā˜¹ Also, itā€™s looking like I may be MIA for this summerā€™s Dope dinners as I may be joining **moi** in Baltimore. Yup, thatā€™s right, I quit my crummy job. Iā€™m sure weā€™ll make it up for a couple, though, theyā€™re too much fun to miss. Cheers, **tdc** ---
**Author:** ![Meros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Meros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meros)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2003, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/219 "2003-05-21T19:28:45Z")
Iā€™m sorry to hear that **tdc** the both of you will be sorely missed ā˜¹ In any case, however it may work out there will be seats for the both of you. ---
**Author:** ![Verrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/46a35a/32.png) [@Verrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Verrain)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2003, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/220 "2003-05-22T13:40:32Z")
Well guess that means I donā€™t have to lug the tapes in. Still shame you canā€™t come but at least its for a great reason. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572.md?page=10) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572.md?page=12)