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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #150 on: January 13, 2017, 10:29:42 AM »
1/14/2017
FITortoise - yes
Jg922 - yes
BC_Goldman - maybe (wisdom teeth)
just_a_little - yes
MiserlyMiser - no
BrightFIRE - yes
neo von retorch - no

Looks like 4-5 people in the YES camp, so unless that has changed, the group of you could definitely meet!

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #151 on: January 13, 2017, 04:15:59 PM »
Wisdom teeth went ok so I'm up for it tomorrow. Somewhere like a park would preferable to going into Philly.

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #152 on: January 14, 2017, 10:08:13 AM »
Hey everybody. My plans have changed and I can meet up. If nobody has any suggestions, I thought we could meet at Green Line Cafe at 4426 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. I'm thinking we could meet anytime after 3pm. Please let me know if you're interested and if you're going so I don't go there for no reason!
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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #153 on: January 15, 2017, 02:14:15 PM »
I came down with a cold this week...staying in all weekend. Hope it was fun. We should do another one in Feb!
Hey everybody. My plans have changed and I can meet up. If nobody has any suggestions, I thought we could meet at Green Line Cafe at 4426 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. I'm thinking we could meet anytime after 3pm. Please let me know if you're interested and if you're going so I don't go there for no reason!

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #154 on: February 16, 2017, 02:39:32 PM »
New to MMM and interested in attending the next meetup!

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #155 on: February 18, 2017, 12:55:58 PM »
New as well! Is there a Facebook/Meetup group? Would definitely like to meet up.

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #156 on: March 05, 2017, 09:43:22 AM »
I would be interested in meeting up as well, the next time the regulars get together.

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« Reply #157 on: March 09, 2017, 07:57:23 AM »
New to Philly MMM and interested in the next meet up!

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« Reply #158 on: March 12, 2017, 02:54:29 PM »
New to the forum, would love to meet up with Philly peeps.
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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #159 on: March 23, 2017, 09:24:10 AM »
Hi everybody! I hear the weather is going to be great on Saturday. Would anybody be interested in meeting up? I'm fine with different activities, including going for a bike ride (in case a suggestion is needed.) I hope to finally meet some other people that read this blog!

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #160 on: March 23, 2017, 09:30:42 AM »
I'm scheduled to be out of state on Saturday for family stuff. Would next Saturday be an option for people? I, for one, would like to do something outside the city.

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #161 on: April 17, 2017, 05:50:59 PM »
I'm down in Maryland but willing to drive up on a Saturday.  Where is a good place to meetup?

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« Reply #162 on: April 22, 2017, 05:50:58 PM »
I'm new to the forum, but would love to join if people meet up for a hike or bike ride.

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« Reply #163 on: June 21, 2017, 08:23:32 AM »
Hey everybody,

I plan to go for a bike ride around the art museum this Saturday around 1pm. If anybody is interested in coming along, let me know. If you're not free, thats fine too, just reply to a meet up you can attend or set one up that works with your schedule. Fyi, if you plan to come, I plan on wearing shorts and a t-shirt (in case you were wondering if I was one of those serious bikers with tights.) I hope to hear from someone soon so I can finally meet other people who read this blog!

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #164 on: July 09, 2017, 12:50:36 PM »
Hi there - we live not too far outside Philly suburbs. Anyone up for a Valley Forge picnic potluck? Or maybe something else? 

As others mentioned, is there a FB group or something?

Thanks!

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #165 on: July 09, 2017, 03:07:50 PM »
I like the idea of a Valley Forge meet up. Not a huge fan of the city myself.

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #166 on: July 09, 2017, 07:47:50 PM »
Maybe the weekend of the 29th/30th? Just throwing that out there as a date (summer calendar stinks this year)...

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #167 on: July 09, 2017, 08:19:38 PM »
Looks like my calendar is open although I have a niggling feeling I'm forgetting something. Saturday would be preferable for me.

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #168 on: July 15, 2017, 07:14:00 PM »
Not sure about the 29th, but want to keep an eye on this thread.

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #169 on: July 16, 2017, 06:11:53 AM »
Last-minute notice but myself and three others are meeting in Rittenhouse Square Park today, July 16, around 11:30-11:45 if anyone wants to join us. It'll be three women, one man, (possibly more if others join us) and we'll be having a picnic lunch. If you're in the area, feel free to stop by and say hello!

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #170 on: July 28, 2017, 07:25:06 PM »
So...anyone want to meet up at Valley Forge tomorrow?

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #171 on: July 29, 2017, 08:08:18 AM »
Sorry - busy today. Like the location though.

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #172 on: July 29, 2017, 02:24:58 PM »
Shoot. I just saw this. Bummer. Would have been perfect.


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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #174 on: August 15, 2017, 08:56:10 PM »
I plan on coming. I look forward to meeting some mustachians!

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #176 on: December 02, 2017, 04:34:35 AM »
20/21 might work, or an evening the next couple days. I believe I'm out of state later that week.

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #177 on: March 15, 2018, 04:17:02 PM »
The weather's getting nicer--anyone up for an outdoor meetup?  Weekends work better for me. 

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #178 on: March 15, 2018, 05:09:26 PM »
I haven't made it to any yet, but I'm tentatively in.

So weird as I was just checking this thread earlier today!

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #179 on: March 16, 2018, 03:13:41 PM »
Never made a meet-up before, but I'm also tentatively in.   

I don't have a car, so I have a strong preference for something within the city or at least walking distance from public transit. 
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« Reply #180 on: March 19, 2018, 11:07:27 AM »
I'll be coming in from outside of the city, so near affordable/free parking would be nice. 

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #181 on: March 23, 2018, 06:53:10 AM »
A couple of years ago we met in Rittenhouse Square. There is a parking garage at 15th and Vine. (A brisk walk, but Mustachians are always up for that!) They recently raised their rates to $7 for weekends.

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« Reply #182 on: March 23, 2018, 03:05:04 PM »
I was thinking that one of the free outdoor movies they show in the parks in the summer would make another fun meetup if people are willing to do evenings. We could do BYO snacks.  (I'm hoping they'll have Black Panther and Star Wars this summer)  but it will be May or June before that's an option.

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« Reply #183 on: March 23, 2018, 03:09:53 PM »
That sounds awesome. 

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« Reply #184 on: March 25, 2018, 02:20:56 PM »
That does sound pretty cool!

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #185 on: April 19, 2018, 10:53:10 AM »
I'm in South Philly and would be up for a Rittenhouse meetup or free summer movie meetup!

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« Reply #186 on: April 30, 2018, 01:44:34 PM »
The first of the outdoor movies are starting this week even though it still seems a bit chilly at night! Movies

These are all at Schmidt's Commons in NoLibs at 7 PM:

Thursday, May 3 – "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"
Thursday, May 10 – "The Shape of Water"
Thursday, May 17 – "Singin' in the Rain"
Thursday, May 24 – "Thor: Ragnarok"



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« Reply #187 on: May 11, 2018, 04:52:47 PM »
More movie dates! This list is being updated as more dates are announced. I'm definitely going to hit Star Wars, Black Panther, and Wonder Woman at some point.  Worth noting that the Penn's Landing site has convenient parking and it's a hop skip and a jump from the Spruce St. Harbor beer garden.  Free street parking can probably be found near Clark Park. 


Screenings Under the Stars at Penn's Landing
Head to the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing to watch a free movie. Movies start at dusk, which is approximately 8:30 p.m. in July and 8 p.m. in August.

Thursday, July 5 – "Justice League"
Thursday, July 12 – "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle"
Thursday, July 19 – "Mission Impossible III"
Thursday, July 26 – "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"
Thursday, Aug. 2 – "Austin Powers In Goldmember"
Thursday, Aug. 9 – "Black Panther"
Thursday, Aug. 16 "– A Wrinkle In Time"
Thursday, Aug. 23 – "Coco"
Thursday, Aug. 30 – "Despicable Me 3"

Pictures in the Park
Dilworth Park outside City Hall will host outdoor movie nights at 8:30 p.m. this summer. If you get there early, you can join in spoiler-free movie trivia and enjoy the movie soundtrack.

Friday, July 20 – "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"
Friday, July 27 – "A Wrinkle in Time"
Friday, Aug. 3 – "Black Panther"
Friday, Aug. 10 – "Ready Player One"
Friday, Aug. 17 – "The Greatest Showman"
Friday, Aug. 24 "Wonder Woman"

Movies in Clark Park
Bring chairs or blankets to enjoy a free movie in University City this August. Screenings will begin at 8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 10 – "Back to the Future"
Friday, Aug. 17 – "Coco"
Friday, Aug. 24 – "A Wrinkle in Time"
Friday, Aug. 31 – "Black Panther"


Schuylkill Banks movies - location varies along the Schuylkill River Trail.  Free snacks if you get there early.

Thursday June 7th  - Walnut St. Bridge
Beetlejuice
8:20pm
 
Thursday June 14th - Gray's Ferry Crescent
Going in Style
8:30pm
 
Thursday June 21 - Walnut St. Bridge
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
8:30pm


Thursday June 28th - Gray's Ferry Crescent
The Fifth Element
8:30pm
 
Thursday July 12 - Walnut St. Bridge
Casablanca
8:30pm
 
Thursday July 19 - Gray's Ferry Crescent
Coco
8:20pm


Thursday July 26 - Walnut St. Bridge
Moana
8:20pm
 
Thursday August 2 - Gray's Ferry Crescent
Black Panther
8:15pm
 
Thursday August 9 - Walnut St. Bridge
Silver Linings Playbook
8:00pm

Thursday August 23 - Walnut St. Bridge
Jurassic Park
7:45pm
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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #188 on: May 14, 2018, 08:04:38 PM »
Thanks for putting this together!!! 

Thursdays are always going to be hard for me, since I work kind of late and it's a bit of a hike.  I could do a Friday, with the exception of August 3, 10, & 17 (will be travelling). 

Maybe try for July 20, for Star Wars? 

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« Reply #189 on: May 14, 2018, 09:22:44 PM »
I may be in Philadelphia the last week of June/ first week of July. Posting here to see if anything is going on during that time

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« Reply #190 on: May 19, 2018, 10:33:05 AM »
I updated the list with the dates for the Schuylkill Banks movies.

I may be in Philadelphia the last week of June/ first week of July. Posting here to see if anything is going on during that time
I don't think we're usually very organized, but we should try to plan something. Anyone interested in potluck dinner picnic followed by The Fifth Element on June 28th? 

Maybe try for July 20, for Star Wars? 

I'd be up for that! If we decide on that, I'd suggest bringing chairs or something to sit on for Dilworth Park. I doubt they'll provide them and sitting on the ground on concrete doesn't sound too comfortable to me. 

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« Reply #191 on: May 19, 2018, 12:23:29 PM »
I updated the list with the dates for the Schuylkill Banks movies.

I may be in Philadelphia the last week of June/ first week of July. Posting here to see if anything is going on during that time
I don't think we're usually very organized, but we should try to plan something. Anyone interested in potluck dinner picnic followed by The Fifth Element on June 28th? 

Maybe try for July 20, for Star Wars? 

I'd be up for that! If we decide on that, I'd suggest bringing chairs or something to sit on for Dilworth Park. I doubt they'll provide them and sitting on the ground on concrete doesn't sound too comfortable to me.

I will be in town on June 28. Count me in!

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« Reply #192 on: May 19, 2018, 04:30:43 PM »
It would be nice to meet some other mustachians in the area. I feel kind of lonely over here in NJ sometimes.

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« Reply #193 on: May 25, 2018, 08:39:22 AM »
I'll try to make it on June 28. 

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« Reply #194 on: June 01, 2018, 01:29:44 PM »
Let's aim for the 28th then!  I'm looking forward to it. Hopefully the weather cooperates.

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« Reply #195 on: June 25, 2018, 04:03:41 PM »
So are we on for the 28th?

I am visiting a relative in Philadelphia so will double check with them when I arrive soon to make sure we are free that evening. I think it is pretty likely.

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« Reply #196 on: June 25, 2018, 04:06:28 PM »
I'm game!

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« Reply #197 on: June 26, 2018, 09:53:42 AM »
Out for the 28th. Maybe next time.

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Re: Philadelphia - Center City and surrounding - Want to meet up?
« Reply #198 on: June 26, 2018, 03:58:49 PM »
I'm available, but could also reschedule if that's better for people.
If people still want to do the movie thing, Spiderman Homecoming is at Schmidt Commons (https://www.facebook.com/events/903647289817602/) and The Fifth Element is are Gray's Ferry Crescent (https://www.schuylkillbanks.org/events/movie-nights/fifth-element) For people not familiar with the city, location wise, Schmidt Commons is in No Libs, I'm not familiar with the place itself, but it's in a good area and convenient to transit/restaurants/bars. The Gray's Ferry Crescent is a nice little park, I've been there a couple of times, but the area around it is a little rougher.  I'd be comfortable taking a bus and walking to the park during the day, but I'm not sure I'd be comfortable waiting for the bus back at night. Normally I would consider that an Uber situation, although there will be a bunch of people leaving after the movie so it'll probably be fine.  Or we could always meetup at a bar or something if people aren't interested in the movie thing.

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« Reply #199 on: June 27, 2018, 09:31:07 AM »
How about this event instead for June 28th?

http://www.parksontap.com/parks/columbussquare

Free yoga from 6-7pm with a free drink.

Might be a better venue and more chances to chat than watching a movie.
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