# Would anyone be up for a small PhillyFest? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 30, 2003, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746 "2003-01-30T23:41:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Scuba\_Ben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2003, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/81 "2003-02-18T16:47:52Z")
I’m in; 2pm and 5pm shows are good. I’ll try to catch the noon train, so I ought to be at the museum by 1. **twickster47** – my condolences also. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2003, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/82 "2003-02-18T17:11:45Z")
We’re a definite no-go. There’s a function for Matthew’s cub den that we’re going to be going to. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2003, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/83 "2003-02-18T17:22:12Z")
I should be okay. Gramma and Great-Gramma are babysitting Aaron. I’d prefer the 2 pm show, because of the drive from Carlisle. Robin ---
**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:** [February 19, 2003, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/84 "2003-02-19T04:09:46Z")
Anyone else planning on coming? ---
**Author:** ![moi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@moi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moi)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 8:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/85 "2003-02-19T08:46:22Z")
_steps forward sheepishly_ Um, hi. I know I’m probably a complete blast from the past… (Here’s the part where you smile and nod if you don’t remember me at all :)) But I’m nearby Philly now and would enjoy meetin’ up with folx. Is there still time for me to get in on this shindig? ---
**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:** [February 19, 2003, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/86 "2003-02-19T10:58:57Z")
Not remember you?!! **moi** , I think I STILL have a copy of the pick-me-up card you sent me two years ago when I was feeling down and started the “Pick-Me-Up” thread! (The original “Pick-TP-Up” version rather than the one I started for anyone and everyone shortly after that.) I’ve been waiting for the opportunity for two years to hug you for that card. (Well, that and I think you’re incredibly cool… but that’s just a side benefit. ;)) You better believe there’s still time to get in on this! ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/87 "2003-02-19T12:51:19Z")
I’m gonna have to pass this time – dang! I was really looking forward to this. Oh well. ---
**Author:** ![moi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@moi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moi)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/88 "2003-02-19T14:36:48Z")
TP, you rock. 😃 I think I owe you a return hug for the incredible warm-fuzziness of that post. Consider me in on the Philly hug-fest. Anyone else want to get on my dance card? 😉 ---
**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:** [February 19, 2003, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/89 "2003-02-19T15:17:38Z")
i looks like i’m out. the snow had an evil effect on deadlines. i’ll be in a cold office on sun aft. ---
**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:** [February 19, 2003, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/90 "2003-02-19T15:44:29Z")
**twickster** and **rc** , I was really looking forward to meeting the both of you, too. Grrr… at least this won’t be the last one. Maybe we can try to be like those other big cities and set up a weekly or bi-weekly DopeDinner. **moi** , glad to give you warm-fuzzies. 🙂 So, to get the headcount started, so far we have: **TruePisces Verrain Frank #2 Scuba\_Ben MsRobyn moi** as confirmed. Anyone else want to get in on this while you still have time? I’m going to call tomorrow for the reservations at Friday’s if it looks like we have a big enough number of people. At the moment, however, we look like we don’t have enough people that a reservation will be necessary. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/91 "2003-02-19T16:11:32Z")
Yeah, I’m disappointed – but a low-key dinner some evening would be fun. I’m hoping to get out of the morass of the 45-50 hour weeks I’m working these days sometime before spring arrives (_if_ spring arrives – sigh). ---
**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:** [February 19, 2003, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/92 "2003-02-19T16:13:20Z")
We’ll set something up. And spring will get here… eventually. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/93 "2003-02-19T17:45:00Z")
Add Airman as a “possible”. Robin ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2003, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/94 "2003-02-19T17:56:37Z")
Okay. Just talked to Airman. If he goes, Aaron will come too, but we won’t go to the IMAX; we’ll go to the museum. Otherwise, it’ll just be lil 'ol me. Robin ---
**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:** [February 20, 2003, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/95 "2003-02-20T15:39:28Z")
Let’s try to get this set in stone today. ( **danceswithcats** is planning on coming to the dinner portion, at least, and asked me to give him a call with the details. I’d like to do that today or tomorrow). So, how does a 2pm IMAX and a 3:30 or 4:00 dinner at Friday’s sound? ---
**Author:** ![Scuba\_Ben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2003, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/96 "2003-02-20T16:02:19Z")
**TruePisces** , sounds good. How do we find each other? Is someone going to stand next to Ben Franklin with a “SDMB Philly Fest” sign, or what? ---
**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:** [February 20, 2003, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/97 "2003-02-20T16:21:50Z")
That’s not a bad idea. If I had any artistic talent (and a piece of signboard) I’d do it. Heck, if no one else steps up to do it, I’ll go to CVS and BUY signboard to do it. Just don’t expect it to be pretty. As I said, I have no artistic talent! Since the show starts at 2, do we want to try to meet around 1, 1:30? ---
**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:** [February 20, 2003, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/98 "2003-02-20T17:13:29Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Scuba\_Ben \* > \*\*How do we find each other? Is someone going to stand next to Ben Franklin with a “SDMB Philly Fest” sign, or what? \*\* We could build a SDMB snow sculpture. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2003, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/99 "2003-02-20T17:14:46Z")
Sounds good. 🙂 Robin ---
**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:** [February 20, 2003, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746/100 "2003-02-20T21:20:05Z")
With the sudden small number of final confirmations I will not be pre-ordering tickets. So we’ll just buy them at the ticket office. We also save money on the “service charge” so it benefits everyone. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anyone-be-up-for-a-small-phillyfest/151746.md?page=6)