So a few of us were thinking about meeting up on Saturday July 27, somewhere in or near Philly. No plans yet, but we could think of something fun. I'll just leave this hear to build some ideas!

(I'll eventually move this thread to just Meetups.)

MM

This would be cool, something for us east coast wammers!

Great idea and i would reach as it's my 40th Birthday vacation the day before on the 26th!!

wonderful idea!!

Dude, it's out of your way, but a day at Dorney Park would be kinda rad. I'm trying to think of places around that would be good for a meetup. Fairmount Park could be really nice.

I will go if someone can convince the Phillie Phanatic to smash a pie into the face of miniskirted local sports reporter chick Taryn Hatcher!

I think a meetup at a waterpark is actually a genius idea. Whole day of fun.

Awwww damn. I'll be in the states but 9+ hours away and with family this summer. I hope to make it somewhere sometime around the 25th anniversary. I strongly support a Chicago meetup.

I love this idea! I would love to get a chance to meet messmaster and the rest of the philly wam people. I'm not able to do a weekend thing generally

Any interest in a post work happy hour get together at a bar in philly the day before? Maybe a bar in southern NJ (cherry hill, my laurel) after work/afternoon on the 26th?

I could jet over and introduce myself, meet everyone else, etc - just a thought.

Dorney is nice too because it's got the regular park with coasters and stuff in addition to the waterpark. The downside is it's in Allentown and hella far from the actual city. The only thing I know in the city is Sesame Place...and that's kinda wrong.

Otherwise, a cookout at a park along the river could be nice. Hell, I'd even host if people wanted to come this far (bout an hour and a half west).

That would be wicked J

Even Sesame Place is a good 45 mins north of the city.

That's fair seeing as you're stuck taking route 1 if you're coming from the city. Ultimately the problem with the city is that it's cramped, parking sucks, and fuck SEPTA. It's great for a night out eating, partying, drinking etc. But not so great for day events IMO.

Just thinking about it makes me want to go to the shore.

Im totally down for this. Sounds fun. Meeting everyone in Vegas last year was fantastic. I was sad to miss it this year. Im up for whatever the group decides. Let me know how I can help!

Jeff

Just thought it might be cool to get a large AirBnB house with room for people traveling to crash at. I am a super host in AirBnB so I could help locate and coordinate a house.

If people were interested.

Thoughtful idea big J. I hope it would be worth it given such a small impromptu gathering. I'd pitch in for it though... anybody else interested in staying in an AirBnB??

See that's it. The AirBnB would be a fantastic idea if people are coming in, staying for a couple days, doing some stuff, etc. But if there aren't any special plans, this is probably going to end up as a couple hours at a beer garden in fishtown cuz that's how Derek rolls.

It also depends on if we decide to do something IN the city, or if we're willing to venture out into the burbs.

If anyone has an idea on a what to do, I can look for places on where to do it etc.

Penciled in. Some family stuff going on this summer that's gonna have to keep it in pencil until it gets close, but definitely on there.

There's a lot of options both in the city and the area for meet n greet; advantage of the city is multiple options to get to easily if plan a turns out to be too loud or crowded to talk, outside generally has free and/or easy parking.

Would also be cool if we could do some low key playing...meet in a park with a river during the day, go for a swim for those for whom that's their thing. I can tell you that currently none of my usual spots are options....been in a very heavy rain cycle in this area for 2 years, and just off of another heavy week, currently the places I'm most familiar with are not safe currents. Could do some exploring to try to find new spots if there's interest.

Also would have to be penciled: might have a spare bed or 2 for travelers, but currently have a cat that doesn't like the new kittens and has not been using her litter, so I'm having to clean and still finding her hiding spots.

sounds fun , think i can swing something like that send me more details would love to meet the man behind it all.

I'd be on that!!!

flights are not too bad Defiantly want to attend need more info about the Air BnB and if there is space also want to know what we will be up too .

If it's someone I know/met and you're staying for a lil bit I MIGHT be able to put someone up here. I'm a ways away from the city though. Also, I can't promise the most posh or roomy of accommodations as I live in a historically preserved 18th century inn.

I have a filming that day.

What's your policy about arriving unannounced?

I don't think there is a "policy" we're just trying to get a head count of who's down to come out. We still got to figure out what we're doing and where we're doing it. The only reason I could think of unannounced being "not cool" is if we decide on something like a vanilla meet, and you show up out of nowhere dressed as a clown with a cart of pies.

In that case, put me down as "possible". I'm only a couple of hours from Philly.

Okay so the waterpark sounded like an amazing idea. But there's nothing else around them, and we'd have to figure out carpooling from Philly.

So instead we're going to meet up at Spruce Street Harbor Park. It's an urban "beach" that's at Penn's Landing on the Delaware waterfront. It's a chill spot and there is food, hammocks, beer, and... good times. It's minutes away from South Street, Fishtown, Love Park, Constitution Center, and Center City. So we'll meet in the day and hang, and then figure out what's up for the evening.

There is a big Hyatt a block away on the same waterfront. But Jeff from MessyDreams is thinking about going in on an airbnb that is in the area. If anybody is interested in that, please check it out and let us know.

Otherwise, be sure to RSVP if you're coming to our little hangout. Thanks MessyDreams and Sploshman and everybody else for your help!

Also: Messmistress and I will be in Chicago this weekend. Inbox me if you're around the area one of these evenings.

That's actually a great idea. That also puts us close to Chinatown, Reading Terminal Market, and the art museum too. Getting up and down 95 is infinitely better than back and forth 76!

Anyone visiting the area and getting a hotel the night before... suggestions

Mt laurel/cherry hill, NJ are close and much cheaper!

If you're flying in or staying in a hotel the night before, maybe we could meet up and say hello or have a quick messy session!

If anybody is down Friday the 26th, we will also be there that night. One of our favorite hangout spots, also right on the river, is the Moshulu. It's a big ol' sailing ship that is permanently docked, and one of our favorite DJ's throws these chill parties on top. This is Friday, so we can turn that into a pregame if anybody is down

I've never been on the Moshulu . I'm down, I just have to figure out how much everything costs (admission, parking, etc.).

Has anyone made any progress on that AirBnB thing? I know some people are still looking for a place to stay.