Upcoming Events and mini-GTG's
 

I'm considering attending Art for the Cash Poor in Philadelphia (Fishtown) next weekend. It's 1-6 both Saturday and Sunday. I was at another event today and they had these baseball sized comic book art portraits of Dr. Who, Psych, etc. They said the artist wasn't there to sign them but that he would be at this event. Plus they were selling handmade handbags but didn't exactly have what the missus wanted.

So we're going to try to go for the music, art, and handbags next weekend. We haven't picked which day yet.

Sat-Sun June 13-14th 1-6 PM

http://www.inliquid.com/features/aft...ig/aftcp10.php

Wow, that sounds really cool, but I'm going to be camping.

Yes, you heard right.

Camping.

Okay, so it will be in a Hotel on Wheels, but it's still technically camping.

The girlfriends are making me do it.

It's D-Train and the Membranes, Saturday afternoon 3-7 at the Jughandle. Outdoor at the gazebo, weather permitting.

Man, I used to work not far from there. Wish I could come see you, Tony!

Jughandle?

I probably won't be able to do both next weekend. Of course, if they also sell handbags then maybe I can go.;)

You all missed a great event. It's not too late to go to see it today. 1-6 PM in Fishtown today.

We had a great time. There were quite a few vendors. In addition, all of the art galleries were open.

I did pick up a few items, but I spent very little.

From the top.

A Shaun of the Dead framed mini-poster from Geekboypress signed by the artist - $5

Two small (hotel sized) free samples of scented C.O.P.A soap (Coconut, Olive, Palm & Almond Oils)

One wax .45 caliber bullet engraved with name of choice - $1 donation. This was sort of an art project. People would write their names in a book, along with their e-mail address and whatever they wanted to put on the bullet. I remarked how interesting that book would be to some black suited people. I did not give my full name or primary e-mail. The artist then engraved the name on a bullet.

1 free two sided indelible marker - Blick Art had a wheel of fortune. I won a black marker and my friend won a reusable shopping bag.

Of course our wives were there also but their purchases were also reasonable. My wife hooked up with the handbag lady. She saw a small bag with the right fabric pattern and ordered a large one in the same pattern. She and her friend also hit the raffle.

Afterwards we went into South Street early (about 4:30) and were able to get street parking. While I was worried about what would happen if I re-fed the meter past 2 hours, the Parking Authority did not molest me although the guy behind me did get a ticket.

We used our Restaurant.com certificate at The Latest Dish on 4th Street. This may have been one of the best restaurants we've eaten at with a certificate, although my wife remarked how lucky we've been with my picks (only 1 'fair' and rest 'good' to 'excellent').

We took a short walk up South. Our friends had parked at a headless parking meter and were also worried about the 2 hour limit that we extended to 3, so we only hit a few stores. The only stuff we picked up was at an "All T-shirts $5" store.

We'd do it again, but we might go on a Sunday next time becuase I don't feel like risking having to pay a lot $15 or move the car after 2 hours. Philly is really cutting their own throat with the new parking restrictions. Short term gain measured against long term loss.

Overall, a very good day.

BTW, I'm sorry for all of the 'my wife' references. She doesn't use the Cellar and I try very hard not to use her name. I think I'm going to have to ask her to pick a username anyway.

You mean Mrs. Levy? ;)

Nah, too formal. I'm trying to think of something suitably clever that won't end up with me sleeping on the lawn for a month.:D

Old Lady Levy?