# 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:** 6
**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:** [April 14, 2003, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/101 "2003-04-14T13:09:02Z")
I had a great time at the dinner and enjoyed meeting each and every one of you. Really, I mean that. I’m not just being nice in an attempt to get more free stuff. Really. I feel bad that I didn’t chat with **Meros** , **Cleophus** , & **tdc** more but I will make that a priority objective for the next meeting (along with having some good drinks). **moi** , I’ll never let you sit in my seat but you can sit in my lap. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2003, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/102 "2003-04-14T13:17:54Z")
**Frank** – forget _getting_ free stuff, you’ve got to pull it together to _give away_ free stuff. ---
**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:** [April 21, 2003, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/103 "2003-04-21T14:28:53Z")
I know we have a few people with commitments that will keep them away from the fun that is Philly Dopers, but who else is in? We were talking Fado, correct? I’ll give them a call and make the reservations on Wednesday, so you’ve got until then to make up your mind! The other thing is, did we want to switch the time? I know some people have a little bit of a distance to go, but I don’t know if I time change would be better or if it wouldn’t matter at all. So let me know so I can get a count and give 'em a call. \How did I become in charge of this, anyway?\ ---
**Author:** ![Meros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Meros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meros)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2003, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/104 "2003-04-21T14:36:36Z")
Count me in 🙂 Last time was too much fun for me to even consider missing this one. ---
**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:** [April 21, 2003, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/105 "2003-04-21T14:37:44Z")
And this time, I’m going to make sure to get a chance to chat with you a little bit! 🙂 ---
**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 21, 2003, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/106 "2003-04-21T14:45:53Z")
I plan to be there. But, I don’t know what tricks my subconscious may have planned. He’s quite wiley. ---
**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:** [April 21, 2003, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/107 "2003-04-21T14:55:19Z")
We can arrange Doper Wake-Up Calls[sup]TM[/sup] if necessary. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2003, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/108 "2003-04-21T15:01:38Z")
Fun, yeah – but I’m going to be having dinner with a bunch of people I went to junior high with – who I haven’t seen since 1970. Should be interesting – though undoubtedly less interesting than Dopermania. Pick somewhere good for week after next, 'kay? 😉 ---
**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:** [April 21, 2003, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/109 "2003-04-21T15:11:41Z")
I was thinking of the possibility of a weekend brunch thing for the week after next, if that was ok with everyone. Otherwise, I’ll look around for anything interesting that I can find. There are a few places here in University City that I’ve been meaning to try (like 2 Goodfellas), so we’ve got a few options. We’ll miss you this week! ---
**Author:** ![Meros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Meros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meros)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2003, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/110 "2003-04-22T01:07:37Z")
What about a Doper lunch some time in the future? I know **Verrain** and I (and you too **TP**?) work in University City. Anyone else around there during the day? ---
**Author:** ![moi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@moi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moi)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2003, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/111 "2003-04-22T02:51:43Z")
**tdc** and I are in for Friday. I’m around sometimes during the day, but in Center City, btw, **Meros**. Yay, Dopers! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Meros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Meros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meros)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2003, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/112 "2003-04-22T02:58:42Z")
Center City, University City, It’s all good **moi**. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2003, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/113 "2003-04-22T11:49:29Z")
I’m in the 'burbs (Ambler, **Moi**!) during the day – and as far as brunch is concerned, I can’t do Saturdays because I have a 1:30 tap class. But [sub]sniff[/sub] you guys go ahead and have fun without me. ---
**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:** [April 22, 2003, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/114 "2003-04-22T12:44:21Z")
I don’t work in University City (though I do live here), but then again, I’m not working at all. A lunch some day would be great, whenever anyone can get together. As far as the brunch, we could always do a Sunday one so you wouldn’t be left out, **twick**. **Moi** , it’ll be good to see you and **tdc** , especially since you bailed on me on Friday! 😉 So, for the moment, we have: **TP Verrain Meros DocCathod moi tdc** 6 isn’t a bad group to start. ---
**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:** [April 23, 2003, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/115 "2003-04-23T14:52:41Z")
Ok, guys. Last bump before I make the call for reservations (tonight or early tomorrow). Anyone else in for Friday? And what time would be best for the reservations? Stay with our usual 6:30 or bump it up to 7? It’s all up to y’all. I’m just makin’ the phone calls here. ---
**Author:** ![moi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@moi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moi)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2003, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/116 "2003-04-24T06:13:20Z")
7 p.m. would mean **cat** would only be a wee bit late, rather than 30-40 mins late. But I don’t want to see anyone else inconvenienced over us crazy Jersey folk. _ **AMBLERAMBLERAMBLERAMBLER!!!** _ [sup]Sorry. I tried to resist. **REALLY.** [/sup] ---
**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:** [April 24, 2003, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/117 "2003-04-24T11:52:10Z")
7:00 would be fine for me. Besides, by the time most of us get there, we don’t get seated until 7 anyway. So I’ll make the reservation for 7 instead of 6:30, though **Verrain** and I will probably get there early. ---
**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:** [April 24, 2003, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/118 "2003-04-24T14:31:40Z")
Ok, we’re all set. Unfortunately, I was unable to make the reservations for 7, but I was able to get the usual 6:30. We have a reservation for 9 under “Amber” (caught me off guard, usually I’ll do Cecil Adams). There are two friends of mine and **Verrain’s** that will be coming, along with the 7 of us strange message board folk. 😃 They do know we have a couple people coming late though, so there won’t be a problem of refusing to seat us. See you all tomorrow night! ---
**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:** [April 25, 2003, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/119 "2003-04-25T15:50:33Z")
See everyone there! ---
**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:** [April 25, 2003, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-lets-start-on-that-bi-weekly-dinner/162572/120 "2003-04-25T19:09:07Z")
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