Philadelphia Meetup 1/16/15

[CPTBadAss]

As you may or may not know, I've been kinda getting into fountain pens lately. I may also have dragged Binge into the rabbit hole. Together, we're going to get wallethacked at the Philadelphia Fountain Pen Show. The show is from 1/16 until 1/18 in Philadelphia's City Center.

Binge and I thought it would be fun to have a little GH meetup and see if anyone would want to come hang out. I think FlyersFan1 is going to come out and I think there may be an appearance from a certain KBK creator .

Anyone interested in coming out? Perhaps join us as we nerd out over pens? Let me know.

Possible attendees:
- Myself
- Binge
- Flyersfan1
- Lurch

Looks like we're going to hit up a restaurant called Tamarind for dinner and then a gelato store called Capogiro for the meetup. We've got a hotel room or we can find somewhere else to chill afterwards I'm sure. Binge's local friend suggested the two places. Please let me know if you're allergic to anything or have other ideas.

[HoffmanMyster]

Will you be attending all three days of the show or just one?

[CPTBadAss]

Oh man...I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT LURCH IS COMING OUT TOO . I'm the worst.

And we'll be at the show Friday and Saturday night Hoff. I don't think we're going to be able to make Sunday. You coming out?

[Lurch]

Oh man...I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT LURCH IS COMING OUT TOO . I'm the worst.

And we'll be at the show Friday and Saturday night Hoff. I don't think we're going to be able to make Sunday. You coming out?

No worry BRO, I'm still picking up the pieces from my broken heart. I don't think things will ever be the same.

BUT IT'S ALL GOOD BECAUSE CHEESESTEAKS. Or whatever good eats we will be consuming.  

[Puddsy]

can't do friday, school exists

saturday is probably fine, my dad will likely be willing to drive me

[Lurch]

Oh yeah, if any other GH'ers are in the area, you should come hang out with us.

[Lurch]

can't do friday, school exists

saturday is probably fine, my dad will likely be willing to drive me

[dante]

Fountain pens would be lost on me; my handwriting is barbaric.

[HoffmanMyster]

Oh man...I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT LURCH IS COMING OUT TOO . I'm the worst.

And we'll be at the show Friday and Saturday night Hoff. I don't think we're going to be able to make Sunday. You coming out?

LURCHEY WILL BE THERE

OH MAN I NEED TO GO

Not just because of him, but because friends.



I might need to fly... shoot.  Not enough vacation days...

This is the worst.  You guys should just all move to WI and we can be pals.

[dante]

You guys should just all move to WI and we can be pals.

My wife and I LOVE Wisconsin.  We went on one last eat-a-thon before I started a soylent meal replacement regiment.

Bittners Bakery in Lake Geneva,
Nayeli's Pizza in Walworth,
then Killwins Ice Cream back in LG before leaving town (Rum Raisin, Egg Nog are the best flavors)

We also got married in Lake Geneva in 2004; we would seriously consider moving there if it weren't for the lack of jobs.

[dorkvader]

can't do friday, school exists

saturday is probably fine, my dad will likely be willing to drive me

If I drive down I can take you. It's only a 5-6 hour drive, depending on NYC traffic.

Will have to talk to work about this, it's pretty soon....

[CPTBadAss]

can't do friday, school exists

saturday is probably fine, my dad will likely be willing to drive me

I think Saturday we're planning on spending literally most of the day at the show. I'm not sure if we're going to duck out even in the evening. And then we need to head back to Binge's that night. I think if people are going to meet us and aren't interested in fountain pens, it will need to be Friday evening. You're more than welcome to hang out with us at the show if you're interested.

Fountain pens would be lost on me; my handwriting is barbaric.

That's a great reason to get a nice pen. Pickup a Pilot Varsity for $3. You don't need to get crazy and spend too much. The experience with writing is hopefully much more enjoyable than a ballpoint and it encourages you to spend more time writing...which hopefully translates to better handwriting.

LURCHEY WILL BE THERE

OH MAN I NEED TO GO

Not just because of him, but because friends.



I might need to fly... shoot.  Not enough vacation days...

This is the worst.  You guys should just all move to WI and we can be pals.

It's the worst that you have to meet up with friends and go on an adventure? Poor fella.

[HoffmanMyster]

It's the worst that you have to meet up with friends and go on an adventure? Poor fella.

It's the worst that I might not be able to make it....

[Puddsy]

can't do friday, school exists

saturday is probably fine, my dad will likely be willing to drive me

If I drive down I can take you. It's only a 5-6 hour drive, depending on NYC traffic.

Will have to talk to work about this, it's pretty soon....

If you can grab me after school i think we can make this work then, since my biggest issue is getting someone to take me there

we'll see what happens

[hwood34]

Perks of getting my license I don't think I have anything else going on that weekend, I should be able to make it up there

[missalaire]

@CPTBadAss: You should stop by on the way over

[Firebolt1914]

I _might_ be able to go, will see. Should we bring our keyboards?

[dorkvader]

Should we bring our keyboards?

What kind of question is that?

the answer is : always bring your keyboards everywhere just in case.

[CPTBadAss]

I'm not sure if I'm bringing any boards. Maybe one. Any requests? And I'm flying missalaire or else I would.

[demik]

Fountain pens would be lost on me; my handwriting is barbaric.

youll fit right in

[Puddsy]

If I go I'll bring the KUL, my QFR, and probably both Filcos.

[CPTBadAss]

If there's no requests, I'll probably pack My Little Kishsaver or the Kingsaver

[Puddsy]

Kingsaver would be great.

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

I'd say I would come, but I'd have to get a ride in with someone, as I wouldn't trust my car to make it from CT to Philly in one piece... plus I hate city driving...

And I have no interesting keyboards to bring...

[missalaire]

I'm not sure if I'm bringing any boards. Maybe one. Any requests? And I'm flying missalaire or else I would.

Ahh poo :<

[CPTBadAss]

I'd say I would come, but I'd have to get a ride in with someone, as I wouldn't trust my car to make it from CT to Philly in one piece... plus I hate city driving...

And I have no interesting keyboards to bring...

Sounds good, see you there .

Kingsaver would be great.

Sure, if there's no other requests or anything I can bring this along .

[HoffmanMyster]

Sounds good, see you there .

Kingsaver would be great.

Sure, if there's no other requests or anything I can bring this along .

This is a good choice.      Dem Blue Alps...

[Firebolt1914]

I only have MX Blues or my Model M13. I also can bring browns...

Anyways, it appears that chances are slim of me being able to attend

[hwood34]

Soccer  tourney that weekend

[CPTBadAss]

All these excuses. This thread needs more, "See you in Philly!"

[HoffmanMyster]

All these excuses. This thread needs more, "See you in Philly!"

I can't go.















 

[Puddsy]

All these excuses. This thread needs more, "See you in Philly!"

I can't go.















 

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[Lurch]

All these excuses. This thread needs more, "See you in Philly!"

I can't go.















 

 

[dante]

Fountain pens would be lost on me; my handwriting is barbaric.

That's a great reason to get a nice pen. Pickup a Pilot Varsity for $3. You don't need to get crazy and spend too much. The experience with writing is hopefully much more enjoyable than a ballpoint and it encourages you to spend more time writing...which hopefully translates to better handwriting.

On MassDrop they are selling a LAMY Dialog 3 Fountain Pen at a unlocked price of $204.99(!) (MSRP $385.00!!!?)

wtf Son?  How far down the rabbit hole do Fountain Pens go?

[CPTBadAss]

You're so cute dante. Check out these links:

http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/247912-the-10-most-expensive-pens-in-the-world/

http://www.pelikan.com/pulse/Pulsar/en_US_INTL.CMS.displayCMS.202183./maki-e-unique-collection-2014

If you're looking at just prices, it goes deep. But in general, pens go way deeper than boards. There are so many vintage pen companies to look at, so many nibs to consider, so many papers to check out, and so many different writing styles.

[dante]

Going off pure aesthetics - I'm still going to try that $3 pen you recommended.

I like the style of the Pelikan pens much more than anything in the "top 10 list."

The first link just looks like they rolled pens in some diamonds and stuff.  The Pelikan's look like works of art.

edit: Maybe I'll investigate this a bit more.  My handwriting as always sucked but have admired vintage handwriting styles/etc.  It makes me a bit sad to hear that cursive is no longer required in schools.

[CPTBadAss]

This is going down in four days, anyone want to come out?

[Puddsy]

This is going down in four days, anyone want to come out?

Still don't know if DV is driving me or not.

[hwood34]

Still can't believe I'm missing this

[CPTBadAss]

Still can't believe I'm missing this

Break your ankle, miss the soccer match, come hobble around Philly with us .

[CPTBadAss]

Sorry for the doublepost. Just wanted to give a heads up that it looks like we've figured out where we'd like to go for dinner. Check out the OP and let me know what you think.

[HoffmanMyster]

Still can't believe I'm missing this

[Binge]

This is going to be most rad.  I've got some Philly friends who want to hang Friday and Saturday.  Either day is good until about 7-8PM on Saturday which is when I think Anson and I will have to head back West.

[CPTBadAss]

I've got some Philly friends who want to hang Friday and Saturday.

W-w-what if they don't like me 

[Skuloth]

All these excuses. This thread needs more, "See you in Philly!"

This weekend sucks for me Friday is my last work day in Indy, and saturday I will be driving from Indy back to PA all day.

[Binge]

All these excuses. This thread needs more, "See you in Philly!"

This weekend sucks for me Friday is my last work day in Indy, and saturday I will be driving from Indy back to PA all day.

So... stop by Harrisburg area late Saturday night?  We go out to bar?

[Skuloth]

All these excuses. This thread needs more, "See you in Philly!"

This weekend sucks for me Friday is my last work day in Indy, and saturday I will be driving from Indy back to PA all day.

So... stop by Harrisburg area late Saturday night?  We go out to bar?

I can totally get on board with this plan. I live a half hour from Harrisburg.

[Puddsy]

any chance i had of going is now gone

i have the plague or something so i'm staying home today and tomorrow

[CPTBadAss]

So... Pen show album is up! http://imgur.com/a/ESdqa

I've got some random pictures I'll be posting later as well. But I thought I'd share our pen show pictures courtesy of Mrs. Binge.

[HoffmanMyster]

So... Pen show album is up! http://imgur.com/a/ESdqa

I've got some random pictures I'll be posting later as well. But I thought I'd share our pen show pictures courtesy of Mrs. Binge.

Hey everybody it's Lisa Anderson!
She hollered at my wife, "Don't take my picture!"

It'll be nice to visit their storefront at some point.

 

Binge is coming to Anderson Pens?!?!