traveling to philly - DPChallenge Forums

03/24/2011 03:34:23 PM · #1

The kids and I are headed to philadelphia next week to hang with friends. Anyone interested in connecting for a short gtg? I will be staying in Ardmore and looking for a place that could be fun to shoot.

03/24/2011 03:42:22 PM · #2

It would be great to meet you and the brood, Tim! What dates are you going to be around?

03/24/2011 04:14:33 PM · #3

Tues thru friday are the days we will be there all day. I need to talk with friend to see when he would be good to go out - both in day and time of day. Any preference?

03/24/2011 04:31:15 PM · #4

Depending on the where and when maybe I can join in. If you'd be interested in actually crossing the bridge into Jersey my aquarium membership allows me to bring in two free guests.

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

03/24/2011 07:17:04 PM · #5

Originally posted by Kelli:

Depending on the where and when maybe I can join in. If you'd be interested in actually crossing the bridge into Jersey my aquarium membership allows me to bring in two free guests.

Bribery!

I work all those days but if you want to meet up for a couple of three hours, I can get away if you want to venture to Center City Philly...(Checks calendar quickly...regrets taking Monday off...maybe I can change that out?) I think Thursday best anytime and Wednesday in the morning to 12:30-1:00 p.m.

scooter97

Canon EOS-6D

03/24/2011 07:35:12 PM · #6

I will be around next week and my schedule is flexible. Did you have anything in mind that you wanted to see? The Zoo, Camden Aquarium, as

Kelli suggested. Valley Forge, the Constitution Center, Longwood gardens? Are you looking for family entertainment or photo ops? There is plenty to see and do in the area. Your friends in Ardmore should have some ideas for you as well.

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03/25/2011 06:47:49 AM · #7

I will be talking to my friend today and have a good idea of when. As for the where, I am flexible as long as its not too far driving. I will post back later on this afternoon.

Skip

Canon EOS-1D X

03/25/2011 08:07:20 AM · #8

center city is a BLAST! you can take the train in from ardmore (lotta fun and not expensive!)

reading terminal was/is one of my favorite places to visit.

have fun!

EL-ROI

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

03/25/2011 08:07:39 AM · #9

Originally posted by timfythetoo:

...as long as its not too far driving.

You don't really know Philly that well, do you?? It's not that things are far to drive to, it's that the traffic backed up for miles on every two lane road you drive on!

Tommy_Mac

Nikon D800

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

03/25/2011 08:30:01 AM · #10

Damn...would love to do a GTG but next week is going to be crazy with work. To bad you weren't in town the following week as the Flash Bus will be there on the 6th. Iâ��ll be there for that for sure.
If you get a chance, check out South Street, always some fun going on there â�� and of course Jimâ��s is on 400 South with the best cheese steaks in Philly!

Tom

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

03/25/2011 12:24:37 PM · #11

Originally posted by binarysmart:

and of course Jimâ��s is on 400 South with the best cheese steaks in Philly!

Tom

Pat's, Geno's, Tony Lukes...

Tommy_Mac

Nikon D800

03/25/2011 05:37:12 PM · #12

Jim's has them all beat...by a mile :-)

Tom

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR

03/25/2011 10:23:20 PM · #13

Looks like either wed or thurs morning after 9 am will work. My friend dave was planning on taking me down to center city. Have no clue what that is but since a couple of people have mentioned that place, that might be the place to go. Any overall preference to day?

jmlelii

Nikon D850

03/25/2011 10:41:47 PM · #14

Jims Pats and Genos all have awful cheesesteaks... Tony lukes is the best out of the "big name" guys. Sure, Geno's has tons of lights, but thats about it.

Wish I could go with you guys, but I'll have work. And friday is opening day, and anyone who knows me knows I don't miss a Phils game lol.

Some places of interest to check out...

Reading Terminal
Eastern State Penitentary
South Street
Comcast Building (built to be shaped like a USB drive)
Ask you friend to take you to King of Prussia Mall (2nd largest mall in america) and you can check out Valley Forge as well.

If you are staying in ardmore, I suggest walking around Route 30/Lancaster Ave, cool little shops, and you may want to check out Suburban Square (more shopping).

oh, and make sure your friend brings you to wawa. You'll want to buy the following: Any form of tastykake (I suggest Butterscotch Krimpetts or Juniors), and soft pretzels.

03/25/2011 10:42:53 PM · #15

Center City's a big place. LOL! I drop my hubby off for work at 8, son to school at 8:30, could be at the train station by 9 which would put me in CC by 9:30 latest depending on where I get off. Maybe we could meet at Reading Terminal? Either day would work for me, just let me know what's decided.

eta: I vote Tony Lukes too.

Message edited by author 2011-03-25 22:46:54.

03/26/2011 06:43:40 AM · #16

Originally posted by timfythetoo:

Either Wed. or Thurs. AM is good for me. I have to be at work by noon or so either day.

03/26/2011 07:58:10 AM · #17

I should have a firm answer this afternoon on the day. Aidan and Rowan will be with me (each sporting a camera). We shall see how long they hold out before becoming too bored. I will have a rate sheet with me to determine the prices of using them as models. There will also be an extra fee for any images entered at DPC that place in the top 5. ;)

03/26/2011 08:08:08 AM · #18

Guess my release forms will be useless then, eh?

03/26/2011 08:37:08 AM · #19

Looks like rain Wednesday and sun Thursday.

03/26/2011 12:45:36 PM · #20

So thursday it will be. I can probably be wherever around 9:30. What location makes sense for everyone?

03/26/2011 12:54:16 PM · #21

Robert, where abouts will you be? While I know my way around fairly decently, I haven't worked in the city for 4 years now. My best bet for train stops are 8th & Market (Reading terminal would work) or Rittenhouse Square (close to the 16th & Locust stop). Tim, will guys be driving in or coming by train?

Message edited by author 2011-03-26 12:55:29.

03/26/2011 05:15:14 PM · #22

I live a block away from the 9/10 locust stop of Patco.
I think maybe if we meet at Dilworth Plaza at City Hall that might be a good Central location. The Reading Terminal is a block or two from there, the big buildings are a couple of blocks in another, Kimmel Center is another few blocks yet another direction.

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03/26/2011 07:15:56 PM · #23

Originally posted by banmorn:

Sounds good.

scooter97

Canon EOS-6D

03/26/2011 09:20:30 PM · #24

I can be there at 9:30. Which side of the building is Dilworth plaza?