Its not to late to have them show up.... we would more then welcome them!

Jefe

Okay! So Saturday let's meet at 3 at the Christopher Columbus statue. It's really not a large park so that should be easy to spot. Spruce Street Harbor Park is at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.

No plans really, other than to meet and greet, and it's a pretty chill spot to do that. It's called an "urban beach" but it's not a beach! Here are some details about the park. If we want to later, we can hit the town and go to Fishtown or South St, or whatever we want. It's all within a couple of miles radius. Not sure if anyone else has any other plans for that day.

If anyone is interested, Friday the 26th we are meeting at the park as well, but at around 8pm just for a little while before going to the Moshulu. They are having an open-bar event with a favorite DJ of ours so it should be fun. Here are ticket details for that... please inbox me if you are in town and want to roll.

I'll reply with any changes!

As I can't make it, can I ask that one or two (or more) of you have a drink on my behalf?
Cheers all.
Enjoy.

Hi MM,

Can you share more info on the goings on at the Moshulu? There wasn't much information in the link, just buying tickets. I'm not much of a dancer and I struggle to hear conversations if the background music is too loud. Of course, perhaps I could hit Logan Square for a quick dip on the way.

It's this big old 4-mast sailing ship that's permanently docked right there on the Delaware waterfront, basically next door to the Spruce Street Harbor Park. It's a high-end restaurant now, but on the weekends they clear the tables and open up the whole top deck for a party, this time with Dj Deejay. You can walk the entire upper deck. The back is where it's quieter and you can find some seats and look at the city... The middle deck is where the DJ is.

Mike, it's open bar. I'll have all the drinks on your behalf. :moon:

Honestly, my only concern is parking at this point. It's so expensive in the city. So going one place, park $10 or more, go another place park, $10. And that's assuming I find a spot. Then, by the time I do, everyone is off ubering to the next place.

Hmmm, I hope I don't get tipsy by proxy.

I believe parking right at the Moshulu is $17 for the evening. Parking at Penn's Landing right next to the Hyatt should be priced similarly. Anything else we might decide to do is like a 2-mile Uber from the meetup so you could leave your car.

Oh my God...that sucks...I'll call you tomorrow.

Also, regarding Moshulu's party. Looks like fairly fancy dress to get in.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dj-deejay-90s-party-00s-party-moshulu-boat-party-tickets-64481383554

I think I may have to duck tomorrow out. It's looking like $47 just to get in and to park. Shame, I've been up and down Columbus Blvd. a lot and seen that place, but never thought it was a restaurant or club.

Right.

Just woken up and getting things sorted out guys.

Hopefully will see you later tonight to enjoy celebrating my 40th birthday with you guys!!!.

....and if not - then will enjoy my birthday weekend with you guys tomorrow for sure!!.

Will keep you guys updated on the situation 100%.

We will be thinking of you John! Hope you recover quickly.



Theres $5 advance entry tickets if anyone does not want the open bar Forgot to mention this sooner. Thanks for mentioning that Jay!
https://www.facebook.com/events/470836600318473/

Happy happy birthday!!

Happy birthday man!

Wow, didn't see that coming. I hope the Dr. isn't in too much pain... the man has already been through so much. We'll put it in the universe for him to have a quick recovery. Hope you don't mind I removed the phone number from your post, but I've saved it and can send it to anybody who asks.


Tickets are $5 ($10 at the door), or $30 for open bar. First 100 free to get in if you just RSVP. We'll be the first in guaranteed. If you found street parking near the house, you could rock an Uber there tonight with us and Jeff. Dress is not that strict. Just basically "not thugged out" lol

Tomorrow our plan is: In the morning we are feeding our hangovers at the 4th street deli. Food there is crazy! Then Fat Tuesdays for a spell... then we'll be at Harbor Park at the statue at 3.


We'll see you tonight or tomorrow, and either way we're honored that you'd spend your 40th with us, in our town no less!

Major car repairs not complete as end of day approaches. My mechanic is lending me his car for the weekend because I have the most awesome mechanic who ever awesome. That said, I don't wanna take advantage and rack up miles on his car, so Moshulu is out for me for tonight, and I'll be taking the train into town tomorrow to meet. Probably the 3:00 point, will update if that changes.

All sorted now down my way!!.

Check the group me app for all the info.

See you tomorrow and most probs spend the night at MM and Jeff's and then go to Jase's.

THANK YOU FOR THE BIRTHDAY GREETINGS AND CAN'T WAIT TO SPEND IT WITH YOU GUYS!!

Shit...I need to clean my fucking sty of a house!

Edit: Also, I talked to Dr. Z. He's going to be laid up for awhile, and he's NOT happy. Basically they had to take his hip out, and put a spacer in with antibiotics for awhile. Then they'll take that out and put his hip back in. Honestly, he seemed more pissed that he couldn't make it or can't go home than in pain.

Stella and I will be getting in around 2:30 tomorrow, we are going to try and check in to the hotel then walk over to meet everyone else. We just got on the GroupMe under my name.

Cool, we will be in the area hanging out. Take your time!n

Guys.

Could you check the group me app ASAP please!!

I sent you my info man, you should be good.

Traffic is getting worse so I will be a bit late. I should get to the statue around 3:30, hopefully.

We are still at the house drinking so we will be there at 3:30 too!

It was great meeting everyone today, albeit briefly! Really wish I wasn't so freaking busy this weekend. Would love to get together again in early October!

Was a pleasure meeting you and everybody else. It was a beautiful couple of days and nights. I hope everybody had as much fun as we did!

Great to meet everyone in person. Thanks to our hosts Messmaster & Messmistress for getting a group of us together, and for everything you do for this site and the community.

Sorry I punked out late yesterday. The good news is I should be clear on glaucoma for a while.

It was not my last poor decision of the day. I missed my train, and instead of walking back to the house, decided to take another line, planning to take a cab from station to station. Turns out cabs don't run at 2:30 out in the 'burbs, and my old phone won't download any more apps, so uber/lyft weren't an option. It was a lovely night for a 7 1/2 mile walk.

Hope everyone had a great time!

... and THIS is why I was going to drive you to the station.

Had a great time.

Just a shame i got down late due to my dramas the day before in London!!

Thanks for making me welcome and making me have a good start to my 40th birthday celebrations

What an amazing weekend. It was wonderful seeing old friends, Messydreams, Steve, the Messmastas, etc. But also meeting new friends like Stella, Barleypup and Piebova.

Good food, good laughs, and a particularly amazing Saturday night!