ATOT Philly Meet?

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Friday 11/3 - possible
Saturday 11/4 - Possible

Friday 11/10 - my aunt is visiting from the homeland
Saturday 11/11 - No good - mommys birthday

Friday 11/17 - good
Saturday 11/18 - Possible

Friday 11/24 - good
Saturday 11/25 - possible
 

altonb1

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11/3 - fridays are no good.
11/4 - son's birthday - got plans for chuck e cheese

11/10 - no fridays
11/11 - tentative

11/17 - no fridays
11/18 - tentative

11/24 - holiday shopping
11/25 - holiday shopping

Also note that I work in IT for an energy company that owns a utility company. I am subject to call-in during adverse weather conditions. This time of year, wind storms are plentiful so when trees start knocking out power to our customers, there is a good chance I could get called in to work. Overall, though, the 11th or 18th work for me.

Is this going to be a family-friendly event?
 

mugs

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Originally posted by: altonb1

Is this going to be a family-friendly event?

There was discussion of going to Dave & Buster's, which I've never been too but my understanding is that it's like Chuck E. Cheese's for adults (as if you have to be a kid to enjoy Chuck E. Cheese's!). Of course ATOT in general isn't very family friendly. ;)
 

Perknose

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Originally posted by: altonb1
Is this going to be a family-friendly event?
Ask yourself, "Is ATOT?" Sure, it can be, but . . .

Personally, I wouldn't want a PG rated wake. What do you think ace would have wanted?

As for dates, I'm gonna' bow to the consensus.

 

eits

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11/3 - at school
11/4 - at school

11/10 - at school
11/11 - at school

11/17 - at school
11/18 - at school

11/24 - home, but won't have a car to drive up to philly
11/25 - flying back to school

:(

anyone thinking winter break?
 

mugs

Lifer
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Originally posted by: eits

:(

anyone thinking winter break?

I'm not opposed to that. 22/23 is too close to Christmas, maybe 29/30? Not sure if college students are home the weekend of 15/16.
 

SP33Demon

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Originally posted by: mugs
Alright, how about everyone post their availability for the next 4 weekends, then we can pick a date.

Friday 11/3 - Available
Saturday 11/4 - No good

Friday 11/10 - Available
Saturday 11/11 - Available

Friday 11/17 - Available
Saturday 11/18 - No good (note: this is the night before the Wii release)

Friday 11/24 - Available (note: this is Black Friday)
Saturday 11/25 - Available (this is Thanksgiving weekend so college students will be home, but they might not want to hang out with ATers on their break ;))


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So far:
Friday 11/3 - mugs, Fenixgoon, Inspector Jihad
Saturday 11/4 - Fenixgoon, Inspector Jihad

Friday 11/10 - mugs, Fenixgoon
Saturday 11/11 - mugs, Fenixgoon, altonb1

Friday 11/17 - mugs, Fenixgoon, Inspector Jihad
Saturday 11/18 - Fenixgoon, Inspector Jihad, altonb1

Friday 11/24 - mugs, Inspector Jihad
Saturday 11/25 - mugs, Inspector Jihad

Saturday the 11th works for me... I can make any of the dates above except 11/3, 11/24, 11/25

 

mugs

Lifer
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Originally posted by: mjuszczak
I'm OK with any weekend night. Are dates allowed? Can I bring one of the famous YAMG's?

I was planning on bringing my wife... but you have to ask yourself, after all of the YAGTs you've posted do you really feel safe bringing a girl with you? ;)
 

classy

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I would really like to go, I think it will be very interesting, but the month of Nov is no good for me at all.
 

Fenixgoon

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Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: mjuszczak
I'm OK with any weekend night. Are dates allowed? Can I bring one of the famous YAMG's?

I was planning on bringing my wife... but you have to ask yourself, after all of the YAGTs you've posted do you really feel safe bringing a girl with you? ;)

i dont have a problem with SO's or wives :)
 

Deeko

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sup dorkos

I am unfree the next two weekends

I am the week after, I think

I would consider coming
 

mugs

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It's looking like the weekend of 11/17-11/18 works for the most people. I suppose I can leave the wedding I'm going to on the 18th relatively early and get down to Philly by ~9:00 or so. So unless there are any serious objections, I think planning on 11/18 like acemcmac said is good.

Is Dave & Buster's good, or does anyone have any suggestions? Where is Dave & Buster's anyway?

Figure 8:00ish?

Edit: It's looking like the 17th is better for more people. Need suggestions other than D&B!
 

Fenixgoon

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Originally posted by: mugs
It's looking like the weekend of 11/17-11/18 works for the most people. I suppose I can leave the wedding I'm going to on the 18th relatively early and get down to Philly by ~9:00 or so. So unless there are any serious objections, I think planning on 11/18 like acemcmac said is good.

Is Dave & Buster's good, or does anyone have any suggestions? Where is Dave & Buster's anyway?

Figure 8:00ish?

any chance of 11/17?

also, D&B might not work too well for some of us who dont have much $$ (anyone else a poor college student?:laugh:

i dont mind, just that i wouldnt be able to spend too much ;)

D&B tends to be a bit of a money sink, i've been there a few times: :)
 

mugs

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Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
Originally posted by: mugs
It's looking like the weekend of 11/17-11/18 works for the most people. I suppose I can leave the wedding I'm going to on the 18th relatively early and get down to Philly by ~9:00 or so. So unless there are any serious objections, I think planning on 11/18 like acemcmac said is good.

Is Dave & Buster's good, or does anyone have any suggestions? Where is Dave & Buster's anyway?

Figure 8:00ish?

any chance of 11/17?

also, D&B might not work too well for some of us who dont have much $$ (anyone else a poor college student?:laugh:

i dont mind, just that i wouldnt be able to spend too much ;)

D&B tends to be a bit of a money sink, i've been there a few times: :)

I have nothing against 11/17, it'd be a lot easier for me to go. :) I went with 11/18 so altonb1 could go, but he's just tentative on 11/18 anyway...

This is what I hate about planning things like this, you can never please everyone.
 

krunchykrome

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Damn it, I'd be interested in coming to this meet since Im in MD, and I'll even bring my gf, a real live breathing female. But I dont feel like reading through this entire thread. I might just PM one of you in a week or so and see what the meeting details are.
 

Goosemaster

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Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
Originally posted by: mugs
It's looking like the weekend of 11/17-11/18 works for the most people. I suppose I can leave the wedding I'm going to on the 18th relatively early and get down to Philly by ~9:00 or so. So unless there are any serious objections, I think planning on 11/18 like acemcmac said is good.

Is Dave & Buster's good, or does anyone have any suggestions? Where is Dave & Buster's anyway?

Figure 8:00ish?

any chance of 11/17?

also, D&B might not work too well for some of us who dont have much $$ (anyone else a poor college student?:laugh:

i dont mind, just that i wouldnt be able to spend too much ;)

D&B tends to be a bit of a money sink, i've been there a few times: :)

I'm poor too, but I'll take a hit for the team;)
 

mugs

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Originally posted by: krunchykrome
Damn it, I'd be interested in coming to this meet since Im in MD, and I'll even bring my gf, a real live breathing female. But I dont feel like reading through this entire thread. I might just PM one of you in a week or so and see what the meeting details are.

Right now it's looking like 11/17 or 11/18.