MEETUP: PHILLY, Pics page 10!

[zircon]

So it's been a little over a year or so since the last Philly meetup. Who's up for another one?

DATE: June 16th - Noon
MEETUP SPOT: In front of city hall, facing towards the clothespin

ATTENDEES (DEFINITE)
zircon
pixietricks
Dyne
Darkesword
Atma
Bustatunez
Merk w/ friend
Faduger
Kutrayn (w/ girlfriend)
Bahamut
Jiggles McPuff
Jose the Bronx Rican

ATTENDEES (POSSIBLE)
Kroze
Sporknight
Queezenorph
Moguta
Broken

* Sequence of events. This will be solidified over the next few days, but here's the general plan:

1. Meet up @ clothespin (noon) - center city. Wait a bit for potential stragglers.
2. Head over to the convention center area, meet up with Darkesword/Atma, grab some lunch, get day passes/tokens as necessary (for public transport). We'll probably be here until 2-3.
3. South Street?
4. Arrive at the apartment (via subway) by 5 or so. BBQ prep + dinner.
5. General hanging out, video games.
6. Bubble House for more dessert & beverages - this is where Jill works.

So, we're NOT going to be going to the apartment first, because it's actually over 20 blocks away from the meetup point. This means that if you're bringing anything, you should travel light.

* Video games. Multiple people have suggested bringing some systems/games, but remember, there's no dropoff point for them. Also since the apartment is small, we'll still have a big group when we arrive there for dinner, and we'll be outside at the grills anyway, so there won't really be a chance to make use of them at that point. Only after dinner.

* Parking/transportation. There is only street parking near me (non-metered) but I can't guarantee you'll be able to find anything. There are two garages relatively close, but I don't know exactly when they close, or their rates (they're not terribly expensive though). Center city garages are expensive, so the other options are probably best if you're driving. Regional rail, Amtrak, NJ Transit, SEPTA, and Greyhound/Chinatown bus will all take you into easily accessed areas.

If you are coming in and need directions on how to get to the meetup spot post NOW... I'll help you out.

* Overnight guests. The only person staying with me and Jill is Wes (Bahamut) - we REALLY REALLY REALLY do not have space for anyone else. If you absolutely need a place to stay overnight then you should start asking other people in the thread. It's not that we don't want to put up other people... we simply can't. The entire apartment consists of a combined living/sleeping space and a little kitchen, that's it.

* Dinner Money. Jill and I just got back from the grocery store where we bought a ton of food + drinks. Everyone coming for the BBQ will be expected to chip in; the final amount per person will depend on exactly how many people we have at that point, but it will be between $5-10. Cash only! So be sure to bring small bills. ;)

* Make note of my cell... 215-531-0798. Call if you're having problems, need last-minute directions, etc.

[atmuh]

well I was planning on posting a thread to see who was going to Wizard World Philly June 15-17 in like a few weeks

I know DarkeSword is planning to go and I go every year.

silly me I forgot link
http://www.wizarduniverse.com/conventions/philadelphia.cfm

[Bahamut]

If it's late enough in may or early june I can go - my birthday is actually around then 8-) .

[DarkeSword]

well I was planning on posting a thread to see who was going to Wizard World Philly June 15-17 in like a few weeks

I know DarkeSword is planning to go and I go every year.

silly me I forgot link
http://www.wizarduniverse.com/conventions/philadelphia.cfm

Yeah I'll definitely try to be at Wizard World again this year, most likely the Saturday of that weekend. I'm going with friends from my old job and school, but it'd be cool to hang out for a while.

[Dyne]

I'm in. A nice saturday in June would be fine. Museum of Art anyone?

[Dyne]

What? I say "I'm in" and nobody else responds? What're you afraid of? C'mon guys, join in on the fun! How often do any of us get an opportunity like this? Also, how many times do we get to be in town for Wizards World?????

Oh, and by the by...BUMP.

[atmuh]

well as far as it goes with me, i aint leavin wizard world since I'll be there with friends, but I'd like to hang for a while with anyone who goes to it.

by the way it is FUN (and I don't even like comics)

[Sporknight]

I are at skool in Philly (Drexel, as a matter of fact, where our illustrious Zircon attends), and provided I'm still in town I would love to come.

[zircon]

Hey, you go to Drexel? Awesome! What major are you? We should hang out sometime. :)

Edit: Also, do you have a car? It would be sweet if you could gimme a hand with picking up 1,000 CDs from discmakers in New Jersey. It's ~7 miles away, I'll cover gas and give you a free copy of the album too.

[Queezenorph]

Hey.

It's only been a few years since my last post here, but I'm definitely on board for a meet-up.

I'm in University City.

[Kroze]

Oh, I would be defently be able to make this little get together seeing as how I live in Cherry Hill...
Philly is hardly a hop, skip and a jump away!
And Zircon goes to Drexel?
How very interesting... my mother works there in their biomedical department... although its not like I talk to her too much or see her often.

[atmuh]

so no one else is going to wizard world i guess
all i can say is YOUR LOSS

[Bahamut]

I think Andy still doesn't know what date he prefers for a Philly meetup. I'm up for whatever, but I'd like to do more than just visit one thing for most of the day. Also, I'd probably need someone to pick me up from Chinatown in Philly if there is a meetup.

[atmuh]

well I figure the meetup would be on a totally different day I'm just kinda recommending a small secondary kinda thing
chill with a bunch of nerds at a comic con
what could be more fun

[Broken]

If this is sometime in June, then there is a possibility that I will be able to make it, but if it's in May then there's no way.

[zircon]

Bump, how does June 16th sound?

[atmuh]

if youre planning for the day darkesword will be there wouldnt that be the 16th?

[zircon]

oop
10 char

[Merk]

I'll go, so long as no one says I look like Zircon again.

[Kroze]

You know it might be a possiblity to get us into Wizard World for free with "Pro" badges...
Just list a few names on my site and BAM!
Its good working with a independant film company who makes geeky films!

[DarkeSword]

I'm going with my friends again this year, so I might not be hanging out with you guys all day like I did at the NYC meet-up, but maybe we can all grab a bite to eat around lunchtime. I'm going on the 16th though, so I hope to see everyone there.

[The Instrument of GAWD]

I'd go just so I could kick the judges in the shins (among other places) afew good times and leave... but alas, the price to do so isn't worth it.

[atmuh]

I'm going with my friends again this year, so I might not be hanging out with you guys all day like I did at the NYC meet-up, but maybe we can all grab a bite to eat around lunchtime. I'm going on the 16th though, so I hope to see everyone there.

that goes for me exactly
cant leave the con except for lunch and stuff

[Escariot]

Oh shi-... I would love to go, but I'll be in Indiana... That's the day of my girlfriend's sister's wedding, and I'm playing Trumpet and Piano in it

[DarkeSword]

Oh shi-... I would love to go, but I'll be in Indiana... That's the day of my girlfriend's sister's wedding, and I'm playing Trumpet and Piano in it

Oh so you can play trumpet and piano at your sister's wedding but you can't come out to Philly and play trumpet and piano for us?

Thanks a lot, jerkface. You know what? We didn't want you to show up anyway. Yeah, that's right, I said it.

[Jiggles Mcpuff]

Count me in! It's nice cause that's the only weekend in June I'll be available.

[Escariot]

Oh so you can play trumpet and piano at your sister's wedding but you can't come out to Philly and play trumpet and piano for us?

Thanks a lot, jerkface. You know what? We didn't want you to show up anyway. Yeah, that's right, I said it.
Bitch, what?! Yeah... I know... but I've actually had this date planned since.. October of 2005... or something

[Moguta]

Hrm. I might be able to make this!

[Bahamut]

I'd go just so I could kick the judges in the shins (among other places) afew good times and leave... but alas, the price to do so isn't worth it.

You'd probably get beat down if you tried to do that. zircon and I aren't exactly small guys.

And I may just make it there - I'm free that Friday, so we'll see.

[Faduger]

The meet up is suspiciously congruent with my schedule on the epic journy up the east coast. How far is Philly from florida? We plan on flying to florida on the 13th and driving north toward New york maybe a day or two later and actually Stopping for my friend Phil to fill up on Philly cheese steaks!!. If it works you guys might be apart of the EPIC Adventure!and eat some yummies with us, yay.

[Escariot]

How far is Philly from florida?
Total Est. Distance: 1029.00 miles

[Faduger]

sounds like a day drive or two drive....i think we can kick it into overtime, no question, I'm there!!

[Merk]

Stopping for my friend Phil to fill up on Philly cheese steaks!!

Just don't go to Pat's or Geno's, they're overrated and just popular for tourists.

[Escariot]

sounds like a day drive or two drive....i think we can kick it into overtime, no question, I'm there!!
It's only estimated like... 16 hours... You can do it

[atmuh]

Just don't go to Pat's or Geno's, they're overrated and just popular for tourists.

i liked pats
i have eaten at jims as well
where should i go

also for anyone who is gonna be in philly that friday i am probably gonna see fantastic 4 with my friends at some theater there
where should i go

[Merk]

i liked pats
i have eaten at jims as well
where should i go

also for anyone who is gonna be in philly that friday i am probably gonna see fantastic 4 with my friends at some theater there
where should i go


If you've been to Jim's the only other place I'd say is Tony Luke's, that and any little known street vendor. Pat and Geno's are like the Madden of cheesesteaks, just because they're popular doesn't mean they're the best.

As for movie theaters, I'd only been to the Riverview Plaza and The Bridge, I'd definitely recommend the latter over the former.


I hope I'm not going to be tour guide again, I don't even live there anymore.

[zircon]

bustatunez and I will be working on an itinerary. A few things we can do:

* Visit the place Jill works and get some drinks (The Bubble House - serves bubble tea and other stuff)
* Check the food court at the gallery, since it's cheap and affordable
* BBQ in the couryard @ my apartment complex
* Art Museum?

[Merk]

I realize that itinerary is not set in stone. Regardless, would we be doing all that on foot, or using SEPTA? If we would be using SEPTA, may I suggest our meeting place be near where one could get tokens/tickets. [insert joke about hard to find clothespin].

And put me on the list, jerk.
Also, I'd be bringing a friend, and while he hasn't posted here in years, he has ormgas on something like 24/7, and joined before I did (http://www.ocremix.org/forums/member.php?u=625)

[atmuh]

so darkesword whatcha gonna be doin at the con on saturday
ill most likely be wandering around artist alley

[DarkeSword]

Probably the same. It all depends on what my friends want to do.

[atmuh]

in all honesty i dont like comics
my friends do
but i go and get the artists to draw me video game characters
who should i get this year
i want cool stuff tell me cool stuff

[bustatunez]

Hey y'all, so here's my idea -

We can congregate at city hall, it's super easy to find if you weren't here last time (I can go over directions later). So far it's looking like we'd start off at 12 noon, wait half an hour or so for people to show up, then head off.

Our first stop could be the gallery, which is kinda like an underground mall sorta thing. We'd just walk there, and along the way we can get SEPTA (our subway/bus system) tokens/daypasses from the transit store. If hungry ---> Eat at food court. We can also meet up with the Wizard World folks, it's just around the corner at the convention center. Maybe you guys could catch lunch with us?

After that we can take the subway down to Old City, which is kind of like the historical district and stuff. Supposedly the oldest continually-inhabited area in the country, they apparently have yearly reenactments and open houses etc. It's a fun area to explore, and we can walk around to see stuff like the Liberty Bell, Ben Franklin's house, etc.

There's also a Dave & Busters arcade over on 325 Columbus, it's not terribly far of a walk north from Old City.

And from there, we can walk+bus over to South Street. It's kind of the fun / touristy center of Philly, and that's where we'll be forcefeeding you guys cheesesteaks and water ice. There's tons of cool shops there, especially if you're into weird bizarre morally-questionable stuff (like leather! :-)). There's also a big poster shop and other fun stuff. I reiterate, leather!


Any other ideas? And does everyone know how to get to City Hall?

[Merk]

City Hall is pretty big, you should probably specify where in city hall we should meet.

[bustatunez]

Ah true! Maybe we could keep it simple and meet at the same place as last time, on the western side near 15th and Market street (opposite the giant clothespin).

Or, we can be cool and meet in the center, and pretend like it's a gateway to four different worlds in the center of the universe!!!

[Merk]

Ah true! Maybe we could keep it simple and meet at the same place as last time, on the western side near 15th and Market street (opposite the giant clothespin).

Or, we can be cool and meet in the center, and pretend like it's a gateway to four different worlds in the center of the universe!!!

Not the giant clothespin, Zircon will never find it.

Seriously though the Western side would probably be better. Even though the center would be easier to find for those unfamiliar with Philadelphia, there would most likely be too much foot traffic that we'd be clogging.

[atmuh]

me eating with you is depending on what my friends wanna do and stuff
and if im waiting on an exorbitantly long line to get a silly signature

[José the Bronx Rican]

Keep it on that date, and I'm definitely in.

Google Maps is my good friend, and I'll find my way to you guys no matter what. Last time I forgot the cheesesteaks, so please force-feed me!

[zircon]

Awesome!!!

So who will be around for a BBQ in the late afternoon to evening? We gotta know so we can figure out how much food to buy.

[Merk]

bustatunezesez'ss's plan seems to take up most of the day as it is. The only way I (and my guest) could stay really late is if we could somehow spend the night in Philly since I have a 2hr+ drive back home.

[bustatunez]

Oh we can/should totally take some of the stuff out, I was just listing possibilities so we don't end up aimlessly standing around wondering what to do like last time ;)

But for example, the arcade is in the opposite direction from everything, and we could just go straight over to south street and eat lunch there instead of eating at the gallery's food court. We'd still go down there to get tokens (and visit comic folks?) though, but yeah we can totally x out the arcade and even olde city.

If we really want some arcade-ish funtimez, one of y'all can bring your Wii and some games, I can bring my gamebridge and some PS2 stuff, and we can play on two screens at once over at Andy's (his TV and his comp). Any Wii-having volunteers?

And who needs to stay somewhere overnight?

[Faduger]

My friend and I will need a place to stay. We will mainly live in his car for two weeks...So we will most likely need a shower or two aswell. It would greatly be appreciated. I also have a request if we are going to play video games, that smash brothers melee or halo be present. I'll do my best to represent the west coast!

also, If anyone is down for a poker game, I'm not complaining;).

[Kroze]

I can bring my Wii360 (Sucks that the Halo 3 beta will be over by then) if you guys want me to...
And yes.. I will make it to the BBQ.

[Merk]

Any Wii-having volunteers?
I will bring my Wii stuff as well; games, 3 remotes, 2 nunchucks and a classic controller

And who needs to stay somewhere overnight?

The only way I (and my guest) could stay really late is if we could somehow spend the night in Philly since I have a 2hr+ drive back home.

[Bahamut]

I'll be crashing in at zircon & pixie's place friday & saturday night...I can bring Guitar Hero 2 if anyone wants (& controller). I'll bring my DS Lite too...any particular requests for games to have? Oh, and does someone have Mario Party 8?

[eternal Zero]

Oh wow, another Philly meetup? Hopefully I can make this one unlike missing last year's. I recently broke it off with my girlfriend who goes to Drexel, but I know the area well enough to meet up with you guys from the start. I prolly won't be able to stay late due to parents liking a tight leash, but it should be fun. Also, I read a few of the earlier pages and Jill works at Bubble House? I've been a there a couple times and it's pretty awesome.

[zircon]

Jill & I can't accomodate more than one person overnight... we live in a studio apartment with one room and really have no extra pillows, futons, sheets (etc). It's barely big enough for two people, much less four.

Anyone else here in the area willing to put up some OCR peeps?

[Kutrayn]

!!!
A meetup! In my town? Dude!

But it's on the week-end... I almost always work week-ends. I don't know, but I'm definately interested in coming. I live just off-campus from Temple and I work in the city, so I may show up for an couple hours (I either start or end at 3 on week-ends), and I may be able to offer up a room for maybe two people? I have plenty of room, but limited blankets/beds (but plenty of floor...).

Put me in for a maybe. Also, I suggest we grab gelatos for dessert at a store on ( I think) 13 and Samson street (between walnut and chesnut). It's just down the street from The convention center. Heck maybe you guys can visit me at subway (food) on wlanut street (11 & 12).

Enough rambling. I'm not even sure I can make it. However, even if I don't go, I may still be able to offer a roof for a night (at least until 8:30 AM). So feel free to contact me with any details at 215-630-1988. Jordan Goldberg.

Which side is the clothespin thingy? North, south, east, west?

Edit: Also:
a) I have a Wii-mote and nunchuck (or two?), and a classic controller if I'm there for the gaming.
b) I wish my girlfriend would pick up the phone so I could tell her about this. She'll start to get involved on the forums here soon, but not just yet. btw, I know she has work essentially all day for this. She can't come.
c) IMPORTANT: If anyone intends on taking me up on the offer for a bed, let me know asap. My phone receives texts, if that helps. This is so I may start planning the details... and cleaning up certain messes. Just let me know.

[zircon]

The clothespin is on the EAST side of City Hall, across the street. Intersection of 15th and Market.

[zircon]

Hey guys we really need a realistic count of how many people will be there for the BBQ (dinner). Once we figure that out we'll probably ask for everyone to chip in a little bit for the meat/buns/rolls, since it will likely cost at least $50 to get everything.

[Faduger]

Yeah zircon me and a friend will most likely attend. Since we plan on staying the night that is with Jordan hopefully. I sold my body to a medical testing facility so i made a small fortune for the trip. well...enough momo, so i can help out on costs.

[Bahamut]

I'll help out with some costs of course...gone for broke this summer, might as well push it all the way :lol:

[Merk]

Edgar says hi, and might be able to make it to the meet-up. He would also most likely be attending the BBQ later that night.

[Faduger]

My plan has changed alittle bit. We may not leave florida until friday evening, which would halt us from making iit to an early type of meet up. We would still like to come to the bbq if thats ok, and of course we still might need a place to stay, hopefully still Jordans. If this is ok with you guys(zircon, Jordan)is it possible to message me your adresses? You never know if we will make it on time though, our plans aren't made of metamorphic stone. thanks.

[zircon]

OK, just some stuff to clarify, and a few things we need to figure out still...

* Sequence of events. We need to hash out the specific plan (and alternatives, if it's raining) - but the general idea is this:

1. Meet up @ clothespin (noon) - center city. Wait for potential stragglers.
2. Head over to the convention center area, meet up with Darkesword/Atma, grab some lunch, get day passes/tokens as necessary (for public transport). We'll probably be here until 2-3.
3. South Street?
4. Arrive at the apartment (via subway) by 5 or so. BBQ prep + dinner.
5. General hanging out, video games.
6. Bubble House for more dessert & beverages - this is where Jill works.

So.. we're NOT going to be going to the apartment first, because it's actually over 20 blocks away from the meetup point. This means that if you're bringing anything, you should travel light.

* Video games. Multiple people have suggested bringing some systems/games, but remember, there's no dropoff point for them. Also since the apartment is small, we'll still have a big group when we arrive there for dinner, and we'll be outside at the grills anyway, so there won't really be a chance to make use of them at that point. Only after dinner.

* Parking/transportation. There is only street parking near me (non-metered) but I can't guarantee you'll be able to find anything. There are two garages relatively close, but I don't know exactly when they close, or their rates (they're not terribly expensive though). Center city garages are expensive, so the other options are probably best if you're driving. Regional rail, Amtrak, NJ Transit, SEPTA, and Greyhound/Chinatown bus will all take you into easily accessed areas.

If you are coming in and need directions on how to get to the meetup spot post NOW... I'll help you out.

* Overnight guests. The only person staying with me and Jill is Wes (Bahamut) - we REALLY REALLY REALLY do not have space for anyone else. If you absolutely need a place to stay overnight then you should start asking other people in the thread. It's not that we don't want to put up other people... we simply can't. The entire apartment consists of a combined living/sleeping space and a little kitchen, that's it.

* Dinner Money. Jill and I just got back from the grocery store where we bought a ton of food + drinks. Everyone coming for the BBQ will be expected to chip in; the final amount per person will depend on exactly how many people we have at that point, but it will be between $5-10. Cash only! So be sure to bring small bills. ;)

* Make note of my cell... 215-531-0798. Call if you're having problems, need last-minute directions, etc.

[Faduger]

I can figure out how to get to city hall, but if we are late i wouldn't know how to get to your apartment.

[zircon]

Getting to my apartment is not terribly difficult (and you can always call even if you got stuck). The entrance is on 3600 Powelton Avenue; there is a subway stop on 34th & Market, which is about 4 blocks away (go west two blocks to 36th, north until you get to the entrance 2-3 blocks).

However, unless you're going to be REALLY late, if you arrive at 1-3pm or so we'll probably still be around the center city area.

[Jillian Aversa]

Wheeeeee, fun fun fun! [don'tforgetcashforthebbq] Fun fun fun!

Can't wait to see you all! :>

[Dyne]

No worries, I get paid friday. :D

I may decide to come down early just so I can guarantee a parking space close by. I'd rather hoof it to City Hall than park near it. And besides, if we need some emergency provisions, I can always run to a store if my car's within walking distance.

Anyways, anything you might need, feel free to ask me, I'll do my best.

[Kutrayn]

Alright, I'm definately coming, and my girlfriend (yeah, another person) is probable. I hope that doesn't cause problems... Anyway, I won't be done work until 4 o'clock, so mind if I give you (Zircon) a call for exact location when I'm done?

Money: Check.
Housing (and room for two additional guests [girlfriend not staying the night]): Check.
Transportation: Check

If I'm forgetting anything or causing problems, feel free to call/text my cell (a previous post).

[atmuh]

darkesword what do you wanna do at the con i want to give you a high five

[zircon]

Hey, does anyone have a stereo? Preferably battery powered, so we can pump up the jam while barbequing.

[DarkeSword]

High fives will definitely be in order.

[Faduger]

I'm a biological stereo...but i don't take batteries. Cash only.

[bustatunez]

Final count on who's staying overnight?

Jordan how many people can you take in?

Also are we having lunch at South Street? It'd be cool to go there so we can have an actual philly experience this time instead of just walking around aimlessly :-)

[atmuh]

vs system tourney saturday at 1pm
hmmm
i will be eating lunch FAST

[Liontamer]

Jealous of you guys. When I have the $ to take the train from DC, I'm definitely coming by the next Philly meetup, whenever that is. The trip's shorter than I thought.

[Dyne]

Vs. System eh? I haven't played in forever...I don't even have more than the mere Batman starter from like a year and a half ago. Maybe I'll bring the starter just for giggles.

[bustatunez]

Jealous of you guys. When I have the $ to take the train from DC, I'm definitely coming by the next Philly meetup, whenever that is. The trip's shorter than I thought.
Dude why would you take the train??

Take the friggen Chinatown bus, man! Two hours, $15!!

https://www.apexbus.com/BuyTicket.aspx?from=1&to=3

[Kutrayn]

AAAARRGGHH!!! I don't know if I'll make it. I need to convince my boss, but as of right now I work from 4-9:30... My girlfriend will show only if I do, it seems.

I can accomodate 2-3 people. If really needed I can manage 2 more on the floor, but I already have minimal blankets and pillows... Thus, At best I can accomodate 3 more people if someone brings sheets and/or pillows (I need to take inventory).

Faduger, I'm about to PM my address. The offer remains regardless of whether I show, but I will re-iterate that I kinda have to kick everyone out by 8:30 because I have work at nine. It's better than nothing.

[zircon]

If you've checked the weather forecast for Philadelphia, you'll see that there are isolated t-storms predicted tomorrow starting at 4PM - 30% chance. This may change by tomorrow, but we're making some backup plans just in case. If it seems like rain is likely, we're probably going to cut out south street and head to the apartment after lunch in center city. Jill and I got a tarp and some rope which we'll have ready in case we need it for outside.

HOPEFULLY we won't need to use it...

[Kroze]

Jill and I got a tarp and some rope which we'll have ready in case we need it for outside.

HOPEFULLY we won't need to use it...

Please don't tie me up! Kroze promises to be a good Kroze!

[Merk]

If you've checked the weather forecast for Philadelphia, you'll see that there are isolated t-storms predicted tomorrow starting at 4PM - 30% chance. This may change by tomorrow, but we're making some backup plans just in case. If it seems like rain is likely, we're probably going to cut out south street and head to the apartment after lunch in center city. Jill and I got a tarp and some rope which we'll have ready in case we need it for outside.

HOPEFULLY we won't need to use it...

By 4 I would think we would have already been at, or currently on, South Street, in which case we could seek shelter in one of its many zany stores.

[bustatunez]

I Just Hope The Rain Doesnt Mess Up My New Leather Outfits!!!!!

[José the Bronx Rican]

I'm definitely coming by the next Philly meetup, whenever that is. The trip's shorter than I thought.

Baltimore was longer than I thought. I dunno why I didn't make that connection: Baltimore = Maryland = close to D.C. Eep.

I'll be on my way in the morning; as usual, I hope I make it on time. I also hope the BBQ doesn't run too late, 'cause I'm afraid I can only spare that day, and will have to head home that night. I'll call if there are any difficulties.

[Kutrayn]

It is official. I, and my girlfriend, WILL be there. From Noon until the end! No work at all!

As far as predicting rain, I've learned a neat yet accurate trick using the leaves of certain types of trees. If the points of the leaves are pointing up, it is, indeed, going to rain. Unfortunately, I don't know how many of these trees are in center city. (btw, I've seen it work on several occasions, I just don't know if its foolproof)

[Bahamut]

So I'm posting from zircon's & pixietrick's place...watching Star Trek: Voyager (not surprising). I'll be seeing you guys tomorrow!

[atmuh]

i hope i find darkesword tomorrow i wanna play singstar with him

aka check your pms before you leave for the con plz

if you people see or hear from him before i do then tell him to call me plz
dyne has my number

[Kutrayn]

Quoth the Mario, "Here we GO!"

[Jillian Aversa]

Hey dudes... I accidentally left my cell phone in New York yesterday, so if you are late or get separated, zircon's number is the one to call. He put it in the first post! See you soon. :>

[Dyne]

Well, for me, the Meetup is over, but I have to say, I had a great time today. I wanted to thank everyone who came today for all the fun!

I hope to see all of you at Otakon 2007 in a month.

[zircon]

Pics coming soon, guys :)

[Jillian Aversa]

Okay, here's my Directory of Pics! (http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/june07philly/)
And Here's the Zip! (http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/june07philly/all.zip)

A few group highlights:

Hats in the Belfry! Bahamut, Kutrayn, Laura, Jiggles McPuff, Meg, José the Bronx Rican, bustatunez, and zircon
http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/june07philly/13.jpg
At Penn's Landing. Spencer, Laura, Kutrayn, Merk, bustatunez, José, Dyne, Meg, Jiggles, zircon, and Bahamut
http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/june07philly/18.jpg
Everybody at the BBQ
http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/june07philly/21.jpg
Making s'mores... dangerously ^_~
http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/june07philly/24.jpg

[zircon]

OCR site staff (past and present) - we love meetups!
http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/june07philly/08.jpg

Darkesword's famous :roll:
http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/june07philly/09.jpg
(someone make a gif out of this)

Kutrayn, Laura, Jose, and Jiggles playing some four-way chess at the BBQ
http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/june07philly/22.jpg

[atmuh]

come on coop get on that
roll roll roll roll

[Kroze]

How the hell is it for some reason or another I keep missing all the big group pics?
Can we blame a random person for this cruelty?

[Jillian Aversa]

A few more favorites:

José's my hero
http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/june07philly/12.jpg
Brain freeze!
http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/june07philly/15.jpg
Cousins zircon and Merk?
http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/june07philly/17.jpg

You missed all the group pics cuz you came late! But you're still in the last couple ones. :P

[zircon]

At the Bubble House, last stop of the meetup (our numbers have dwindled)
http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/june07philly/28.jpg

Somewhat disturbing...
http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/june07philly/26.jpg

BAM!!! I am hella awesome @ grills
http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/june07philly/19.jpg

[Bahamut]

I'm posting at zircon & pixietricks' place, and the meetup was great as to be expected. First we met up at City Hall (and for some strange reason everyone was late) - after waiting an hour, we met up with Darkesword, his brother, and Atma and headed to the Gallery for lunch. After, we then went down to South Street and looked around the shops and stopped around Penn's Landing, where we then decided to head back to here for the bbq. Much food & fullness later, we went to get bubble tea at the Bubble House, pixietricks' work place and then said a heartfelt goodbye :cry: .

Here's a gem from #ocremix though!

[01:20am] Kroze: http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/june07philly/26.jpg <-- OMG, thats perfect
[01:23am] F4T4L: Kroze : that pic just screams "I'M GONNA EAT YOU UP, BIG BOY!!" followed by a sensual lip-licking

[Merk]

Just got home now. Thank goodness for Vietnamese Coffee

[Maagic]

I had more fun than i probably should have with a group of people i don't know.

Thanks again!

[José the Bronx Rican]

Never did get my coffee today.
Just got home because the 11PM bus was filled to capacity and I had to wait for a backup - which didn't come until well after midnight :evil: - then took a medallion home, and I feel like utter shit. I'm goin' to bed. Love the pics.

[Jillian Aversa]

Poor José... D:

[Nicole Adams]

What's with the "We Love You" balloon?

[Bahamut]

What's with the "We Love You" balloon?

So originally, Jill saw someone selling balloons right along the street since it was Drexel's Commencement on that same day, so we all paid for the balloon to randomly give to someone at the meetup, but then it just ended up becoming the meetup balloon, full with cheesy love you effects and traveling with us everywhere until it made a full circle here at Jill & Andy's place.

[Kutrayn]

Yesterday was awesome. Chess Squared took a little too long, though...

btw, now available in camera phone quality!

A new angle of an earlier pic.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/GanonVsThanatos/OCR1.jpg

Bahamut is wearing.........
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/GanonVsThanatos/OCR2.jpg

[José the Bronx Rican]

So originally, Jill saw someone selling balloons right along the street since it was Drexel's Commencement on that same day, so we all paid for the balloon to randomly give to someone at the meetup, but then it just ended up becoming the meetup balloon, full with cheesy love you effects and traveling with us everywhere until it made a full circle here at Jill & Andy's place.

Yeah, and on a breezy day, no one knew how to hold the damn thing without it constantly bumping into people and in danger of being ripped by trees, stoops and lampposts. I had it hands-free, looped around the waist and floating from my front side; that's how it's done. But that was probably no fun to a lot of you. :razz:

[bustatunez]

Yeah, uh...



....Dead worm in a puddle.

http://www.rogetmusic.com/temp/Ian_Hubert-Dead_Worm_in_a_Puddle.mp3


That is all.

[Dyne]

Omg! Nice Work! Lol!

[Bahamut]

Yeah, and on a breezy day, no one knew how to hold the damn thing without it constantly bumping into people and in danger of being ripped by trees, stoops and lampposts. I had it hands-free, looped around the waist and floating from my front side; that's how it's done. But that was probably no fun to a lot of you. :razz:

I don't know about you, but I intentionally was hitting people with the balloon :lol: .

And I didn't realize that the bus from Philly to NYC was so bad...when I was there at 8:30 or so, there was a hugeass line already for the 9 pm bus. At least they brought out 2 buses though, so I came into the city at the time I expected...but still too late for a train home, yay late night Metro North :sad: .

[Kutrayn]

Yeah, uh...



....Dead worm in a puddle.

http://www.rogetmusic.com/temp/Ian_Hubert-Dead_Worm_in_a_Puddle.mp3


That is all.
Hahaha! I forgot about that. There's some odd potential in that and I don't know why... Maybe put it to some Earthworm Jim Music? >_<

[Jillian Aversa]

Poor wormy. ;_;

[Kutrayn]

I completely didn't notice anyone taking a picture of my shirt at the barbeque...

and I'm surpised no one has commented about the four way chess...

[Zorpox_the_Conqueror]

I'll comment. Four way chess took way too long. And I was the first to die. It was still fun. I can't believe I lasted as long as I did.

I love the "dead worm in a puddle" song. That poor worm. He's only got this sad song to remember him by.

The Bubble Tea place was cool. Me and Kutrayn are going to have to go back there and take my sister. She loves tea.

[Zorpox_the_Conqueror]

btw, what happened to the first group pic in front of the fountain? Maybe I missed it.

[Jillian Aversa]

It's there! :>

http://www.soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/june07philly/10.jpg

[SwordBreaker]

Nice pics. You guys seemed to have a lot of fun. :)

Man...I wish there was some sort of OCR/Game Music meet-up where I live. I highly doubt it though...I'm probably the only fan. :P

[Dyne]

I completely didn't notice anyone taking a picture of my shirt at the barbeque...

and I'm surpised no one has commented about the four way chess...

I'm somewhat surprised myself. I've never seen four-way chess before, and I figure that maybe it might inspire the OCR Chess League to find a way to put that together. Still, you know how long the games would be?

By the way, we haven't heard from Jiggles or Meg yet.

[Kutrayn]

I'm somewhat surprised myself. I've never seen four-way chess before, and I figure that maybe it might inspire the OCR Chess League to find a way to put that together. Still, you know how long the games would be?

By the way, we haven't heard from Jiggles or Meg yet.

Our game toook, what? Maybe three or four hours? But that's because we kept the game failry casual and Jose was kind enough to allow us to eat during his ::achem:: brief turns.

If other chess league were to start up four-way chess, they would probably incorporate the timer system (which I personally hate). Logically, with the same time limit, It would be maybe twice as long as a normal timed game (but who knows for sure?). Otherwise, there's all sorts of new things to affect them.

~Do they play a free-for-all game or teams?
~Do they play free-for-all but eliminate competition, as if on teams?
~How do they work the check mate? Either all peices under a taken King are removed from play, all the peices are unable to move but able to be taken, or the remaining peices are given to the taker of the King (expanding their forces).
~Other things I don't remember.

This game really does take a duel and turn it into a war. Dichotomies arise in strategy. "I'm Gold. Silver just put Black into checkmate and will take Black's King on the next turn. Unless I decide to take Silver's Queen on my turn. But if I take Silver's Queen, Black will escape because I can't take him with my Bishop." What's more valuble now? A King or a Queen?

Actually, the ability to sacrifice yourself to shorten or lengthen a game also makes cheating an issue.

...It's definately a fun game when played casually.