# Philly Prison Dopefest? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 18, 2006, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180 "2006-09-18T15:25:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2006, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/41 "2006-10-07T17:38:33Z")
Mutter Museum, definitely. Go down to Old City (Independence Hall neighborhood) and check out Ben Franklin’s house, on Market between 3rd and 4th. While in the area, check out a couple of good used bookstores on North 2nd Street – The Book Trader and, um, the other one, a few doors up from there on the same side of the street, can’t think of the name. That’s also a restaurant area – wander around and read the displayed menus. Perhaps a trifle pricey, but a lot of good places to eat. Place to wander around, and be more likely to find cheap eats – South Street. Daytime place to eat: Reading Terminal Market, 12th and Filbert (a block north of Market). Old-fashioned farmers’ market, in operation continuously for over 100 years. ---
**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:** [October 8, 2006, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/42 "2006-10-08T19:33:04Z")
If its okay, I’d like to bring two friends. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2006, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/43 "2006-10-08T19:44:45Z")
The more the merrier. In fact, I just emailed my pal M. to see if he wanted to come. ---
**Author:** ![Carl\_Corey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Carl\_Corey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carl_Corey)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2006, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/44 "2006-10-09T18:14:47Z")
I might be able to make it as well. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2006, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/45 "2006-10-10T02:57:30Z")
Looking likely: **Cleophus Doc Cathode + two friends Little Nemo quiltguy154 twickster What Exit?** Also considering joining us: **Carl Corey MsRobyn rocking chair** Anyone else want to join us? ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2006, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/46 "2006-10-10T12:21:28Z")
[QUOTE=twickster] Anyone else want to join us? [/QUOTE] My wife is deciding whether or not to come. She said she would decide today, so I can arrange for sitters for my kids. Jim ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2006, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/47 "2006-10-10T12:52:39Z")
[QUOTE=What Exit?] My wife is deciding whether or not to come. She said she would decide today, so I can arrange for sitters for my kids. Jim [/QUOTE] Yay! I wouldn’t mind if I weren’t the only female. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2006, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/48 "2006-10-12T10:46:05Z")
Thanks to various Powers That Be, it’s looking very likely that I’ll be able to attend. I may have the sprog with me, if that’s okay. I think the trip would be good for him. 😉 Robin ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2006, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/49 "2006-10-12T11:09:23Z")
Check the link – I think there’s a “no kids under XX” clause – on my way out, I don’t have time to check it myself right now. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2006, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/50 "2006-10-12T13:19:05Z")
[QUOTE=twickster] Check the link – I think there’s a “no kids under XX” clause – on my way out, I don’t have time to check it myself right now. [/QUOTE] Yeah, it’s no kids under 6. Ah, well. I think he’d’ve enjoyed it, but then, a day to myself is fun, too. Robin ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2006, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/51 "2006-10-12T13:56:45Z")
[QUOTE=twickster] Yay! I wouldn’t mind if I weren’t the only female. [/QUOTE] My wife wants to come, now I just need to arrange babysitters. Both of my sisters are busy, so I have to reach out to the less convenient options or my Aunts that my Daughter does not like. I am hoping my Brother might come down for the afternoon. He can watch the Giants game on my LCD TV, he might go for it. Jim ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2006, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/52 "2006-10-12T14:02:01Z")
Looking likely: **Cleophus Doc Cathode** + two friends Little Nemo MsRobyn quiltguy154 twickster What Exit?\*\* + the lovely Mrs. What Exit Also considering joining us: **Carl Corey rocking chair** Looks like we’re approaching the critical mass on grooviness. There’s a bunch of good restaurants in that area – I’m thinking we could go out for some combination of drinks and food (snack or meal, depending on what any individual wants to order mid-afternoon – linner, anyone?)after. I’ll do some research on specific places. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2006, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/53 "2006-10-12T15:20:55Z")
Got an email from **crandolph** saying s/he (sorry, don’t know which) used to be a tour guide there, and might be able do get us into some cool back-room spaces, etc. – but s/he can’t do the 22nd, do we want to try to reschedule for November sometime? It’s hard enough getting agreement on a first date that I’m thinking “no,” – what do the rest of you think? ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2006, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/54 "2006-10-12T15:30:12Z")
[QUOTE=twickster] Got an email from **crandolph** saying s/he (sorry, don’t know which) used to be a tour guide there, and might be able do get us into some cool back-room spaces, etc. – but s/he can’t do the 22nd, do we want to try to reschedule for November sometime? It’s hard enough getting agreement on a first date that I’m thinking “no,” – what do the rest of you think? [/QUOTE] I am okay with a reschedule, but it might be tough for others. Seems like it might be a big bother this close to the event. So I guess I am saying, I am good either way. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2006, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/55 "2006-10-12T16:18:44Z")
[QUOTE=What Exit?] I am okay with a reschedule, but it might be tough for others. Seems like it might be a big bother this close to the event. So I guess I am saying, I am good either way. [/QUOTE] It’s harder for me in November, what with Airman’s cousin’s wedding in Pittsburgh and projects and such being due. Robin ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2006, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/56 "2006-10-13T04:03:31Z")
Guys, I’d really like to have a committment as soon as possible. I almost made hotel reservations today when I saw that the discussion on the date has been re-opened. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2006, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/57 "2006-10-13T10:38:07Z")
Let’s stay with the 22nd. I’m taking anything less than an immediate chorus of “ooh, guided tour” to mean that we’re on for the original plan. Sunday the 22nd, 1 PM, meet at the prison, nearby restaurant for conviviality after. I’ll convey our thanks and regrets to **crandolph**. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2006, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/58 "2006-10-15T17:18:46Z")
Just a bump to say I’ve made my reservations and to bring this thread back up for others to see. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2006, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/59 "2006-10-15T19:57:30Z")
My wife will not be able to make it. We failed to line up baby sitters. I will still be there. ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2006, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-prison-dopefest/373180/60 "2006-10-15T23:16:26Z")
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