Christmas/Hanukkah/ Kwanza/Festivus G2G

[Thunder Road]

Letting your criteria go? Tony of course said he can't make it, and I know Mike can't make that either.

Well technically you count as a NWS met.

Although if there's a day BOTH of them can go, that will definitely be considered.

[SmokeEater]

el bump-o

Friday 12/23 at Chickie & Pete's in Warrington at 7?

I really encourage everyone to come, even if you're not one of the regulars. Maybe if you'll show up you'll become one.

Ugh. Hour and 30 minute drive for me, with no traffic. Getting through Philly at that time will probably add another 20-30 minutes.

[LMolineuxLM1]

Seriously 12/23 that's gonna be the worst traffic of all time. Ryan it's gonna take you about 2 hours or more of travel time, plus fight for parking.

[tombo82685]

Ugh. Hour and 30 minute drive for me, with no traffic. Getting through Philly at that time will probably add another 20-30 minutes.

i would do this, take ac expwy to nj turnpike north, then get off at the pa turnpike exit and come west till you get to the 611 exit which is the 2nd exit in pa, then its like 15 mins from there. This way you avoid philly.

[Thunder Road]

i would do this, take ac expwy to nj turnpike north, then get off at the pa turnpike exit and come west till you get to the 611 exit which is the 2nd exit in pa, then its like 15 mins from there. This way you avoid philly.

That makes sense.

Although I agree that 12/23 traffic will be terrible everywhere. We can do 1/7 also. I think that was either #2 or tied for #1?

[Thunder Road]

The only problem with 1/7 is we wouldn't have any NWS representation *cough* Mike *cough*.

Wait I know Tony said he and Walt were out, did somebody already say Mike was out too? I can't remember...

[tombo82685]

We should see if ray is available to go...would be nice to meet him

[famartin]

We should see if ray is available to go...would be nice to meet him

I voted.

[tombo82685]

the 23rd ftw

[Thunder Road]

Just a thought...is there anywhere we could do this that is train accessible for those who are worried about driving and finding parking spots?

[cast4]

Yeah, Warrington would not be the easiest place for me to get to with all the traffic.

[Rib]

Just a thought...is there anywhere we could do this that is train accessible for those who are worried about driving and finding parking spots?

That would be a good idea for you guys. Find a place that is near a train station. Consider Center City or even Mt Airy/Chestnut hill as they have two trains that run through the area. There is also Jenkintown and Abington.

[Thunder Road]

That would be a good idea for you guys. Find a place that is near a train station. Consider Center City or even Mt Airy/Chestnut hill as they have two trains that run through the area. There is also Jenkintown and Abington.

You can come too.

I'm sure the Euro will show plenty of sleet for you that night.

[MGorse]

You can count me out as I will be pretty much on travel. Sorry.

[Thunder Road]

Does the Hard Rock Cafe downtown have a bar area that we could chill at for a while?

Just throwing up...I mean out...ideas here. Would also be neat if we did Reading Terminal Market beforehand, but it closes at 6 and I assume the 23rd is a work day for most.

[tombo82685]

Dave n busters on colimbus ave

[Cary]

Dave n busters on colimbus ave

I can do this.

[Rib]

Does any transit go there?

[am19psu]

Does any transit go there?

Spring Garden Station is a 10 min walk from there

[Thunder Road]

Spring Garden Station is a 10 min walk from there

I'm not sure what the neighborhood is like for a 10-min walk at 1:30 am after the ECM, although this crossed my mind a while back too.

[tombo82685]

Spring Garden Station is a 10 min walk from there

Are you attending?

[am19psu]

Are you attending?

No, I have a half day of work on the 23rd then heading up to SEG right after for Christmas with my folks.

[phlwx]

If you're doing the city, Hard Rock is a better choice since it's right near Market East.

Personally, would rather suburbs than city even if it's NE Philly or Delco type thing since it's easier to get around.

[Thunder Road]

If you're doing the city, Hard Rock is a better choice since it's right near Market East.

Personally, would rather suburbs than city even if it's NE Philly or Delco type thing since it's easier to get around.

Well there's a D&B at Franklin Mills too, but that brings us right back around to the mall problem. That and from my memory there tend to be a lot of car break-ins there during the holidays.

[tombo82685]

just a suggestion and im not sure if their is an age limit on this, but what about the parx casino?

[Thunder Road]

just a suggestion and im not sure if their is an age limit on this, but what about the parx casino?

That's actually interesting. Can I go into some of the restaurant parts but not the actual casino? Because that's about 4 minutes from me, so that would be really cool. And easily accessible from 95 and the Turnpike.

[Thunder Road]

Oh yes, and the other thing I forgot to mention is that 1/7 isn't so good anymore (though technically still doable) because I have to head back on the 8th already.

But yeah, apparently there's a Chickie's & Pete's inside Parx, and it doesn't say anything about an age limit, whereas the Parx Grill says no one under 21.

[tombo82685]

i just ask, if you say you are going to show, plz show up

[Thunder Road]

We can also pick a time that's an Eagles game or some other football game if that works, although with 12/25 and 1/1 beings Sundays, I feel like it probably won't help at all.

[Thunder Road]

i just ask, if you say you are going to show, plz show up

and also, this