It's be great that you can make it BLADE.

As for the restaurant, I'll go with the majority. I'm not finicky, like my cats!

BLADE: I'm with you. Pamplona is great; Dmitri's in your neck of the woods would be great, too, but as I recall they don't take reservations. Too big a risk with a group of our size, I guess. I vote for Pamplona.

Tapas sound good, honestly the last time I was in a tapas bar was in Spain several years ago... I guess we'll have to figure out a time to meet on the 27th?

Bryan, you'll be around for the 27th now as well as the 23rd?

If not, do I still get to vote?

It's still not clear for me on the 27th. I may well make it for at least some of the night.

Of course, you're opinion always counts!!

BLADE: Thanks for the wonderful suggestions. They all sound great! I enjoyed my one visit to South Philly 15 years ago but the tapas sound fantastic, too.

now I'm jealous...I'm heading up to the Poconos on Friday 27th to visit friends. If I had known you were going for tapas...

It seems like a consensus is forming around Pamplona, the tapas place in Center City. For those not too familier with the city, it is at the corner of 12th and Locust Sts. 2 blocks east of Broad St. and 4 blocks south of Market St.

Catman: Pamplona is only 4 short blocks from the Marriott at 12th & Market, so you should be able to walk over.

While they do not normally take reservations, they will for a group of 6 or larger. We will need one to get in with a large group on a Friday night.

I would be happy to take care of the reservation, I just need some idea of the size of the group. Please post or e-mail your intent to attend and I will make the reservation ahead of leaving for LAS the Monday before.

Also please offer if there is a problem with 7pm dinner. Anyone wishing to arrive early, the restaraunt has a very nice bar. I, on the other hand, hope to catch a little shut eye after work and before the festivities. I will be on the back end of a Red Eye back from out West that day.



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I'd like to attend. I live in the Princeton area and its only an hour drive, so count me in. Pamplona is fine. I'm a little confused, since earlier posts mention Dock Street Brewery at 7 PM. Is it still this followed by dinner at Pamplona's at ???? or just Pamplona at 7 PM?

Ed

My flight to Philadelphia isn't scheduled to arrive until 8 PM. Is there any way we could make it later than 7 PM?

I would normally prefer the earlier time, but a later time might also help Vulcan make it down from Princeton, Bryan to get back from NJ, and Blade to take a nap!

I'm currently "between jobs" (Anyone know of any with lots of travel?). I can be there anytime on the 27th. Pick a time that is best for the group.

OK, so far, it's Bryan, shadow, myself, and Djlawman (?) for the 23rd, 7PM at Dock Street.

For the 27th at Pomploma time TBA, Catman, dgolds, vulcan, BLADE, and myself.

Did I miss anyone?

Next week I'll email everyone a phone number and my pager number in case someone would need to get in touch with me.
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Vulcan: you a drug rep? if yes, you probably can guess my next question... I'll wait to see you're response...

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Yo burkey (he yelled in his best Philly-speak) you forgot me! I'll be at Dock Street, but can't make dinner on the 27th.

Shadow- Think you are in fact listed above and not forgotten! Maybe working too hard?! My wife just got new contacts-bifocals! Anyone else (smile) or just screen indcued strain! My eyes are going too!

Sure wish I could make one of these. I'm returning from CT late on the 22nd and off heading to CA on the 25th. Worse I'll be in the Philadlephia suburbs this weekend as well! I'm sure it will be great fun!

I am PEA GREEN with envy!!!!I would love to party with you guys!! FYI - Pamploma (sp??) is owned by the same person, group who owns Dmitri's - so will someone please order some hummus and think of me??? Also, if I hear that you guys have cheesesteaks at any place other than Ishkabibbles - I will hunt y'all down - seriously!! I'll be in Philly-town between 8/20 - 8/22, so I'll warn the authorities!! Have fun!!!,