Philadelphia, Friday the 13th (of June)

exarch · 25th May 2008, 04:18 AM

For those interested in a night out to a pub/bar in Philadelphia with fellow skeptics (or interested in meeting me), I'll be arriving in Philadelphia on Friday the 13th (the weekend before TAM6), staying for the weekend hoping to see some interesting stuff, and departing for TAM the next Tuesday.

I think as skeptics we should be able to do something interesting with the whole superstitious angle concerning Friday the 13th though ...

of course, any ideas or suggestions for stuff to do and/or see during the rest of the weekend are welcome as well.

KingMerv00 · 26th May 2008, 04:02 PM

I'm in.

Boo · 26th May 2008, 04:26 PM

*sobs quietly*

Wish I could make it. You two can hug and kiss each other from me.

Boo

exarch · 26th May 2008, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by Boo

You two can hug and kiss each other from me.

Hmm, we better not. We're already sharing a room in Vegas. People will talk. Rumors will spread. Skepchicks will be devastated. Scrut will get jealous.

So many things to consider ...

KingMerv00 · 26th May 2008, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by exarch

Hmm, we better not. We're already sharing a room in Vegas...

Not with that kind of attitude hon.

SkepticScott · 26th May 2008, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by exarch

I think as skeptics we should be able to do something interesting with the whole superstitious angle concerning Friday the 13th though ...

You mean, something like this? http://www.margaretdowney.com/save_t...tion_bash_2008
Randi will be there.

KingMerv00 · 26th May 2008, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by SkepticScott

You mean, something like this? http://www.margaretdowney.com/save_t...tion_bash_2008

Oh yea. I did that last year. Shermer limboed under a ladder. Not kidding.

SkepticScott · 27th May 2008, 09:28 AM

I've gone to two, flown down when flights were cheaper. I can't make it this year, so someone else will have to wear the wizard costume.

exarch · 27th May 2008, 11:07 AM

Let's check the TAM 4 package for the flyer. Get some costume ideas ...

EverLastingGodStopper · 4th June 2008, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by SkepticScott

You mean, something like this? http://www.margaretdowney.com/save_t...tion_bash_2008
Randi will be there.

There is a little box on the main page of http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/ in the top left corner that says: » Upcoming Events 13th June 2008 Anti-Superstition Party but the info in the link does not have the party location posted.

Here is the event info:

Quote:

The Freethought Society of Greater Philadelphia's
Anti-Superstition Bash 2008!
"Friggatriskaidekaphobia Treatment Center"

Friday, June 13, 2008
8:00 PM to Midnight
Radisson Warwick Plaza Hotel
1701 Locust St., Philadelphia

General Admission: $10
Children 13 and under: Free

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!

If possible, please RSVP to fsgp@freethought.org so we have an idea of expected attendance.

For more information, contact:
Sally Cramer, President
610-430-7719
fsgp@freethought.org

I'm trying to make arrangements to attend. I'll probably have my kids with me if I go to the party.

-Janice

fatewilleatyou · 11th June 2008, 07:29 AM

I think, I'll show.
I have a Happy Hour to go to first, so I'm not sure what shape I'll be in.

EverLastingGodStopper · 13th June 2008, 10:12 AM

Ok, I'm definitely going to the party tonight with my 2 kids (son 12, daughter 10) and a friend from DC. I'm a big brunette with a lot of tattoos, you can't miss me. Come say hi!

EverLastingGodStopper · 13th June 2008, 12:55 PM

Ok, I'm definitely not going to the party tonight after all, due to car troubles. Bummer.

25th May 2008, 04:18 AM	#1
exarch Anti-homeopathy illuminati member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 7,184	Philadelphia, Friday the 13th (of June) For those interested in a night out to a pub/bar in Philadelphia with fellow skeptics (or interested in meeting me), I'll be arriving in Philadelphia on Friday the 13th (the weekend before TAM6), staying for the weekend hoping to see some interesting stuff, and departing for TAM the next Tuesday. I think as skeptics we should be able to do something interesting with the whole superstitious angle concerning Friday the 13th though ... of course, any ideas or suggestions for stuff to do and/or see during the rest of the weekend are welcome as well.

26th May 2008, 04:26 PM	#3
Boo Illuminator Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,729	sobs quietly Wish I could make it. You two can hug and kiss each other from me. Boo
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26th May 2008, 07:34 PM	#6
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: north of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,990	Originally Posted by exarch I think as skeptics we should be able to do something interesting with the whole superstitious angle concerning Friday the 13th though ... You mean, something like this? http://www.margaretdowney.com/save_t...tion_bash_2008 Randi will be there.
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27th May 2008, 09:28 AM	#8
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: north of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,990	I've gone to two, flown down when flights were cheaper. I can't make it this year, so someone else will have to wear the wizard costume.
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4th June 2008, 08:25 PM	#10
EverLastingGodStopper probably lurking Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 185	Originally Posted by SkepticScott You mean, something like this? http://www.margaretdowney.com/save_t...tion_bash_2008 Randi will be there. There is a little box on the main page of http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/ in the top left corner that says: » Upcoming Events 13th June 2008 Anti-Superstition Party but the info in the link does not have the party location posted. Here is the event info: Quote: The Freethought Society of Greater Philadelphia's Anti-Superstition Bash 2008! "Friggatriskaidekaphobia Treatment Center" Friday, June 13, 2008 8:00 PM to Midnight Radisson Warwick Plaza Hotel 1701 Locust St., Philadelphia General Admission: $10 Children 13 and under: Free TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR! If possible, please RSVP to fsgp@freethought.org so we have an idea of expected attendance. For more information, contact: Sally Cramer, President 610-430-7719 fsgp@freethought.org I'm trying to make arrangements to attend. I'll probably have my kids with me if I go to the party. -Janice
	__________________ "Nothing could be worse than the fear that one had given up too soon, and left one unexpended effort that might have saved the world." -Jane Addams

26th May 2008, 04:02 PM	#2
KingMerv00 Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 14,459	I'm in.

26th May 2008, 04:42 PM	#4
exarch Anti-homeopathy illuminati member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 7,184	Originally Posted by Boo You two can hug and kiss each other from me. Hmm, we better not. We're already sharing a room in Vegas. People will talk. Rumors will spread. Skepchicks will be devastated. Scrut will get jealous. So many things to consider ...

26th May 2008, 05:11 PM	#5
KingMerv00 Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 14,459	Originally Posted by exarch Hmm, we better not. We're already sharing a room in Vegas... Not with that kind of attitude hon.

26th May 2008, 07:36 PM	#7
KingMerv00 Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 14,459	Originally Posted by SkepticScott You mean, something like this? http://www.margaretdowney.com/save_t...tion_bash_2008 Oh yea. I did that last year. Shermer limboed under a ladder. Not kidding.

27th May 2008, 11:07 AM	#9
exarch Anti-homeopathy illuminati member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 7,184	Let's check the TAM 4 package for the flyer. Get some costume ideas ...

11th June 2008, 07:29 AM	#11
fatewilleatyou Thinker Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 180	I think, I'll show. I have a Happy Hour to go to first, so I'm not sure what shape I'll be in.
fatewilleatyou Thinker Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 180	__________________ "You dip your hands into my flesh and say you won't reveal a scar. I must have faith in this procedure It's a miracle-It's a wonder" - Placebo Effect, Siouxsie & the Banshees

13th June 2008, 10:12 AM	#12
EverLastingGodStopper probably lurking Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 185	Ok, I'm definitely going to the party tonight with my 2 kids (son 12, daughter 10) and a friend from DC. I'm a big brunette with a lot of tattoos, you can't miss me. Come say hi!
	__________________ "Nothing could be worse than the fear that one had given up too soon, and left one unexpended effort that might have saved the world." -Jane Addams

13th June 2008, 12:55 PM	#13
EverLastingGodStopper probably lurking Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 185	Ok, I'm definitely not going to the party tonight after all, due to car troubles. Bummer.
	__________________ "Nothing could be worse than the fear that one had given up too soon, and left one unexpended effort that might have saved the world." -Jane Addams