Philly GTG for 2010

[Taffi Abernathy]

Hi Everybody,

Hope you had a great holiday season. Last year we got together on April 4th and that general timeframe seemed to work well for almost everyone. This year I'm thinking about Sat., April 3rd or the following Sat., April 10th for our GTG. (I also want to alert you to the fact that April 4th is Easter Sunday for those of you who celebrate. I didn't know if that would be a deterrent.) I like Jim's idea of meeting in Center City but what's your thinking about this? It might seem far off, but it's 90 days away. Please vote for which date will work better with your schedule, and let's get some ideas out there for restaurants. :cheers:

[Latrodectus]

:thinking:How far is York from you? We meet there in June...:joy:
:joy:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=84358

[Taffi Abernathy]

:thinking:How far is York from you? We meet there in June...:joy:
:joy:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=84358


I am aware of that GTG and actually posted on that thread. Philly GTG is independent of that one, but no doubt there will be some who attend both. For example, Dan came to our Philly GTG last year and will hopefully attend again this year in addition to coordinatiing the York one. :cheers:

[diversified]

I got a feeling there will be alot of "no shows" if we do this on Easter weekend.
I'm for the 10th in Center City, perhaps "Chinatown", I'm feeling some Dim Sum, spiced chicken corn soup and Peking Duck, then maybe a trek down to Jewelers Row. However, I know that isn't going to go over too good with some people because of the parking and eating Chinese, so I'm open.
BTW Herm and Dan, I got a good tale of woe for you from this New Years Eve weekend, I concerns an acquaintence from the Mid-West and a stalker. You'll get a kick out of it.
Also, "Abernathy", After seeing some of your most recent threads, I've come to the conclusion that you are in need of a new appropriate user log-on. I'll let you know of this new suggested name at the GTG.

[unclesallie]

I got a feeling there will be alot of "no shows" if we do this on Easter weekend.
I'm for the 10th in Center City, perhaps "Chinatown", I'm feeling some Dim Sum, spiced chicken corn soup and Peking Duck, then maybe a trek down to Jewelers Row. However, I know that isn't going to go over too good with some people because of the parking and eating Chinese, so I'm open.
BTW Herm and Dan, I got a good tale of woe for you from this New Years Eve weekend, I concerns an acquaintence from the Mid-West and a stalker. You'll get a kick out of it.Also, "Abernathy", After seeing some of your most recent threads, I've come to the conclusion that you are in need of a new appropriate user log-on. I'll let you know of this new suggested name at the GTG.

Hmmm...please send a PM, my interest is awakened. I'm planning a lot of stuff in April, and planning for June for the NAWCC National/TRF York GTG starts in earnest very soon. I'm amenable to any date you guys pick, and downtown Philly is fine. Two great restaurants, not on 'Jewelers' Row' but not too far is: Cuba Libre(best Mohitos in Da Woild) and Fork.
But, really, you guys plan it, and I'll try and be there.

Happy New Year!!:cheers::chuckle::thumbsup:

[Taffi Abernathy]

My recommendation for a restaurant is "The White Dog Cafe" located in restaurant row in University City. Someone last year raised the issue of difficulty parking in this vicinity, but let me reassure you there is no difficulty on a Saturday. I am very fond of this place because the food is eclectic and very good. It has a wonderful ambience and exudes warmth, in a word, it's just charming.

www.whitedogcafe.com

P.S. Dan, just got your PM and returned it.

[Taffi Abernathy]

Good news! I heard from Walt and Russ and both will be attending the GTG. (I look forward to seeing you guys, it was a blast last time. Any particular restaurant you want to suggest?) Take care, Faith

[Triple Black 88]

Hey Faith, good to hear from you again. Count me in. Any day/date if fine with me, I'll be there.

Thanks,
Steve

[iSellJerseyShore]

I'm in! I voted for 4/10...



-Frankie

[diversified]

"YO FRANK", Good to see you decided to cross the river. Just gas up when you leave, don't want to hear about you getting car jacked in Camden getting gas. Hope to see you there.

[nyyankees]

If I can work it into my schedule I would really like to be part of this!

[Taffi Abernathy]

If I can work it into my schedule I would really like to be part of this!

Great, you are most welcome to join us. Check back with us at the beginning of April to confirm since we'll need to make reservations for everyone in attendance. In the interim, check this thread periodically for updates, changes, etc. Take care, Faith :cheers:

[tifosi]

I voted 4/10.
Center City Philly works for me. I think Jewelers Row would be fun.

[PA_Prince]

I'm new to all of this. What's involved in a GTG?

[Taffi Abernathy]

I'm new to all of this. What's involved in a GTG?


A group of TRFers meet for lunch and to look at, big surprise, Rolexes. We are likely to meet on April 10th in Center City, but have not yet decided where to have lunch. You are most welcome to join us. Just post on this thread within the first few days of April letting us know whether you'll attend so we can put in a reservation for you in the restaurant. :cheers:

[nocampo]

Hello all,

was the date and time already set? thanks

-Nelson

[Taffi Abernathy]

Hello all,

was the date and time already set? thanks

-Nelson

Hi Nelson,

It appears that Sat., April 10th will be the date we meet, but as of this entry, no restaurant has been chosen. I invited a number of members, but if this year is similar to last, some people won't know about their availability until we get closer to that date. I hope you can join us, the more the merrier. Take care, Faith

[Taffi Abernathy]

Bump

[meloncap78]

Doing some thinking on this one. Not sure which GTG I would be attending. One of them for sure. :cheers::cheers:

~ Joshua

[nocampo]

Hi Nelson,

It appears that Sat., April 10th will be the date we meet, but as of this entry, no restaurant has been chosen. I invited a number of members, but if this year is similar to last, some people won't know about their availability until we get closer to that date. I hope you can join us, the more the merrier. Take care, Faith
Faith,

See you all when the time comes!
Thanks for the info.

-Nelson

[Taffi Abernathy]

Faith,

See you all when the time comes!
Thanks for the info.

-Nelson

So happy you'll be joining us, Nelson!!! :cheers:

[Taffi Abernathy]

Doing some thinking on this one. Not sure which GTG I would be attending. One of them for sure. :cheers::cheers:

~ Joshua

Joshua,

It would be wonderful if you could attend. If you find you are able to make it, just post on this thread within the first few days of April since I need a head count. :cheers: Take care, Faith

[hba]

I haven't been on the site a lot lately, but I will attend gtg when ever it is and where ever we chose to have it.
wouldn't miss it !

Herman

[Taffi Abernathy]

I haven't been on the site a lot lately, but I will attend gtg when ever it is and where ever we chose to have it.
wouldn't miss it !

Herman




So glad to hear you'll be joining us, Herman. Looks like the gang from last year will all be there. Do you have any ideas for restaurants in or around Center City? If so, put it our there. :cheers: Faith

P.S. Come to think of it, I haven't heard from Jack. Does anyone have his e-mail or number?

[Taffi Abernathy]

Please let your restaurant choices be known so we can take a poll. Thanks, guys.

[Subfiend]

I am on the road a lot these days but I will try to be there on either Saturday.

[Taffi Abernathy]

Thus far, here's the list of attendees (and possible attendees) . . .

1. Herman

2. Jim

3. Walt

4. Steve

5. Nelson

6. Dan

7. Frankie

8. Russ

9. New York Yankees

10. Subfiend

11. Joshua

12. Faith

[diversified]

OK Gal and Guys, were getting close to the date and here we are again making Faith do all the work. Its been 5 years since I roamed the streets of Center City Phila. and I'm forgetting half the places I used to haunt that can accomodate us at lunch time without shoving us out the door in 30 minutes. So here is an idea. How about a diner. Plenty of parking, usually have large tables or seperate rooms to accomodate us, menus with every thing in the world for any ones taste and normally couldn't care less how long we stay.

A few I can think of in differant locations are:

1. South Street Diner - South St.

2. Oregon Diner - South Phila.

3. Country Club Diner - Roosevelt Blvd.

4. Country Squire Diner - Western Delaware County

5. Villanova Diner - Villanova

6. King of Prussia Diner - KOP

Just a thought, I'm still ok with a Center City place if we can come up with one.

[Taffi Abernathy]

Hey Jim,

If you don't mind, I'd like to add one more diner to your rather inclusive list -EVERYBODY WHO KNOWS GOES TO MELROSE!

[tifosi]

I think Jim has a pretty good idea with the diner....hmmmmm...trying to think of a diner in the area with a separate area we can sit in as it looks like it may be a good turnout (hopefully)

[diversified]

Faith, I think that slogan should be - EVERYBODY WHO KNOWS, DOESN'T GO TO MELROSE!
The last time I went there was 20 years ago to have a "it just isn't working out" conversation. They pack you in like sardines at tables with a 3" high divider across the center of the table so strangers can sit 2' across from you, hearing every little whisper you say! An older woman sitting across from me was giving me the look of complete disgust while I was having his conversation. I swore I'd never go back there!

[Taffi Abernathy]

[QUOTE=diversified;1696358]Faith, I think that slogan should be - EVERYBODY WHO KNOWS, DOESN'T GO TO MELROSE!
The last time I went there was 20 years ago to have a "it just isn't working out" conversation. They pack you in like sardines at tables with a 3" high divider across the center of the table so strangers can sit 2' across from you, hearing every little whisper you say! An older woman sitting across from me was giving me the look of complete disgust while I was having his conversation. I swore I'd never go back there![/QUOTE

As I said, No point in going to Melrose!

[Taffi Abernathy]

Hi Guys,

Would anyone mind if I brought one a close friend to the GTG? Last year I was the only female and it appears this GTG is heading in the same direction. I thought it might be nice to not be the only female in the bunch. Faith

[diversified]

I'm sure nobody minds you bringing a guest to the GTG. Of course, providing your guest can pass the secret initiation.

[Taffi Abernathy]

I'm sure nobody minds you bringing a guest to the GTG. Of course, providing your guest can pass the secret initiation.

I'm afraid to ask . . .

[diversified]

See page 964, section 5, paragraph 10 of the TRF manual for the initiation procedures concerning GTGs. **** NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART****

[tifosi]

Hi Guys,

Would anyone mind if I brought one a close friend to the GTG? Last year I was the only female and it appears this GTG is heading in the same direction. I thought it might be nice to not be the only female in the bunch. Faith

The more the merrier, I say.

[tifosi]

See page 964, section 5, paragraph 10 of the TRF manual for the initiation procedures concerning GTGs. **** NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART****

You should read page 435, section 7, paragraph 14 of the manual concerning showing up to a GTG without a Rolex....You can't imagine what I went through last year!!! :rofl::rofl: Luckily I wont have that problem this year...

[diversified]

So Russell, I'm I to take it you will not be wearing "Speedy" this time?
By the way, you did read in the TRF manual, "returning people wearing a differant watch from the previous GTG are required to pick up the GTG tab".

[Taffi Abernathy]

If we opt for a diner, my vote is for the South Street Diner. My friend and I ran the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Run a few years ago then enjoyed a wonderful breakfast there. It's practically a Philly institution.

[diversified]

I'm ok with South Street, but I used to have an office at Head House Square around the corner and I used to eat breakfast they 1 or 2 times a week and I don't remember it being that big, so I made a phone call. They don't have any big tables or seperate rooms, but I was told that if a call was made the day before, they could probaly put us in a group gathering of seperate tables. Something to think about.
BTW Faith, that Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Run is a pretty good thing. I just found out somebody who was rather dear to me at one time died of breast cancer back in Feb., so keep on running "Sh....as"!

[Taffi Abernathy]

Good news! Heard from Jack today and it looks like our buddy from last year's GTG will be joining us . . . :cheers:


Thus far, here's the list of attendees (and possible attendees) . . .

1. Herman

2. Jim

3. Walt

4. Steve

5. Nelson

6. Dan

7. Frankie

8. Russ

9. New York Yankees

10. Subfiend

11. Joshua

12. Faith

13. Barbara (my close friend and another touch of estrogen)

14. Jack

[RebreatherDiver]

I would love to make it, but will be overseas :dummy:

I will pick up the first round, send me the bill:cheers::thumbsup:

[diversified]

I'll throw 1 more out there. The Rose Tree Inn, outside of Media, a couple blocks from my office is a top notch restaurant with the best food in suburban Philly.
http://www.rosetreeinn.net/
Draw backs:
1. a little pricey, and I know some people last year didn't want anything too pricey.
2. kind of far from any thing "Rolex" - closest KOP, 30 minutes away.

But , I used to eat lunch there once a week and dinner 1 or 2 times a month there and I know for a fact, Patty and Robert can make cardboard taste good. Robert is an Austrian chef.

[nyyankees]

Chickie & Pete's (Just kidding)

[Taffi Abernathy]

While we're at it, why not opt for the hot dog vendor who stands next to the heating grate at 3rd & Arch? (It's next to the house of ill repute. "Ho ho ho!")

[shandy]

Can you guys please move Philly 3000 miles north west and near Vancouver, sounds like your going to have fun!

[Taffi Abernathy]

Can you guys please move Philly 3000 miles north west and near Vancouver, sounds like your going to have fun!

Ian,

Feeling adventurous? Come join us, it will be big fun. Have you ever been to the U.S.?

[shandy]

Ian,

Feeling adventurous? Come join us, it will be big fun. Have you ever been to the U.S.?

Oh yes, been there a few times now! I wish I could get away but work and a filming schedule is keeping me here for the next wee while!

I spent the millenium driving from Canada to California with an old Girlfriend. We spent the millenmium night in a campground just outside of a place called whiskeytown, then spent the next few days driving back up 101 through Oregon, what a trip!

My favorite though is Manhattan! I would love to live their one day. Spent many happy times in New York, love the place. In fact I think you have one of the most diverse countries in the world, you've got everything:thumbsup:

[Taffi Abernathy]

I'll throw 1 more out there. The Rose Tree Inn, outside of Media, a couple blocks from my office is a top notch restaurant with the best food in suburban Philly.
http://www.rosetreeinn.net/
Draw backs:
1. a little pricey, and I know some people last year didn't want anything too pricey.
2. kind of far from any thing "Rolex" - closest KOP, 30 minutes away.

But , I used to eat lunch there once a week and dinner 1 or 2 times a month there and I know for a fact, Patty and Robert can make cardboard taste good. Robert is an Austrian chef.

Jim,

I trust your judgment and checked out their menu. The menu looks great and not too pricey at all. I would rather eat there than at a diner. I'm wondering though how other's feel? Faith:bye:

[nocampo]

Jim,

I trust your judgment and checked out their menu. The menu looks great and not too pricey at all. I would rather eat there than at a diner. I'm wondering though how other's feel? Faith:bye:

Faith,

I think there's a BenAri Jeweler's (Rolex AD) a mile down from Rose Tree Inn, I've never been to either place so I'm cool to explore them both!

-N.

[walds11]

Or somewhere around Shuler's Jewelers (Rolex AD) in East Norriton. I know the owner there and it's not far from the Plymouth Meeting exit of the Blue Route. There is a diner close by that has a semi-private room that should be able to accomodate a large party.

[Taffi Abernathy]

Faith,

I think there's a BenAri Jeweler's (Rolex AD) a mile down from Rose Tree Inn, I've never been to either place so I'm cool to explore them both!

-N.

I'm with you, Nelson. We only have a GTG once a year, so it would be nice to sit down in a quieter and classier environment than a diner IMO. I'm liking Jim's choice of restaurants and Nelson's AD. Thoughts?

[diversified]

The more I think about the restaurants I used to frequent in my Philly days, the more that come to mind. This one, "Harrys", on Naamans Creek Rd. in the Brandywine area of Delaware is most likely the best restaurant in the tri-state area. I have eaten there literally hundreds of times and have never had a bad time or a bad eating experience. While a bit far, it is also close to tax free shopping ADs if anyone is looking to buy. If anyone is familiar with the Brandywine Country Club, this is right around the corner.

http://www.harrys-savoy.com/

I personnally think both the Rose Tree Inn and Harrys are the best suburban restaurants in the Philly area. Neither one is a dissapointment.

Lets get cooking with gas Gals and Guys!

[diversified]

I'll throw 1 more out there. The Rose Tree Inn, outside of Media, a couple blocks from my office is a top notch restaurant with the best food in suburban Philly.
http://www.rosetreeinn.net/
Draw backs:
1. a little pricey, and I know some people last year didn't want anything too pricey.
2. kind of far from any thing "Rolex" - closest KOP, 30 minutes away.

But , I used to eat lunch there once a week and dinner 1 or 2 times a month there and I know for a fact, Patty and Robert can make cardboard taste good. Robert is an Austrian chef.

03/16/2010 - I just got off the phone with Robert and he told me he is revamping the menu 04/01/2010, however he said "NOT TO WORRY", it will still be the same types of things I typically stuff my face with! Furthermore , he said if we do go there, he'll need an accurate count to see if he can give us our own room.

[sj1523]

I'd love to join this GTG - but unfortunately am booked until May 1st! Thanks for the invite Faith - definitely let me know if your plans change.

[tifosi]

So Russell, I'm I to take it you will not be wearing "Speedy" this time?
By the way, you did read in the TRF manual, "returning people wearing a differant watch from the previous GTG are required to pick up the GTG tab".

No Speedy this time, Jim...
Faith has a new watch, too that I'm sure she will want to show off...so maybe we will split the tab LOL

[Sophia3333]

Hi Faith and Everyone,

I'm looking forward to attending the GTG. I hope you don't mind that I'm an Omega girl and hope to be a Rolex girl soon. See you on the 10th! Barb (Sophia3333)

[Taffi Abernathy]

Yo Barb,

The last person to wear an Omega to a Rolex GTG we pummelled unmercifully with a shovel. You can wear whatever you like, but we accept no liability for the consequences. Faith

[tifosi]

Yo Barb,

The last person to wear an Omega to a Rolex GTG we pummelled unmercifully with a shovel. You can wear whatever you like, but we accept no liability for the consequences. Faith

I still have nightmares of that day......:dummy::dummy::dummy:

[Taffi Abernathy]

I still have nightmares of that day......:dummy::dummy::dummy:


Hey Russ,

So good to see you, and even more glad you will be joining us! Faith

(I'm starting a new thread to inquire about choice of restaurant.)

[unclesallie]

Hi Guys! I will not be able to attend the Philly GTG on the 10th of March, because of a prior commitment. Thanks, so much to Faith for getting in touch with me, and following up. She did this all before a year (or so) ago. I'm certain that you guys will have a great time, and I'm looking forward to the pics of watches and the group.
Best,
Dan