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Human Scale · #**6141** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 1:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by BrenSalsa

Same here... I'm probably the youngest person on this forum. 14.

I'm sure there is some place that can accommodate everyone. The lower limit would be if you have to ask your parent's permission to meet up with a bunch of people you don't know, in the big city.

volguus zildrohar · #**6142** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 2:01 AM**

Kids, <i>always get your parents' permission</i> but we've had high schoolers at previous meets.

We can tailor the event for all ages - a walk and lunch for everybody and then a later event for the 21+ crowd.

mcgrath618 · #**6143** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 3:04 AM**

I'm 17 so can I awkwardly tag along with the adults

jjv007 · #**6144** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 7:31 AM**

I'm in college so I'm an adult but can't yet drink...technically

Philly-Drew · #**6145** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 10:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by lastrites

What's being built up here? This is the base of the Four Seasons section, if that isn't clear. (View from Ralph's)

What is Ralph's? Is that the cafe in the CC?

Philly-Drew · #**6146** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 11:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by volguus zildrohar

Could I suggest something?

It's been ages since there's been an official meetup of Philly forumers (a lot of you youngsters weren't around during the heady early 2000s).

Who would be amenable to having one to celebrate the topping off of our city's first supertall?

Already suggested. Great minds think alike!

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Originally Posted by Philly-Drew

I just can't wait to start hanging out at the Four Seasons on the top floor! The Four Seasons was a "go to" spot for my spouse and I. When this building is complete, we will be there a few times a month for cocktails. I can't friggin' wait!

Also, I will coordinate a Philly Skyscraper Fan meet-up at the bar. I hope you all can attend.

I organized a couple of meet-ups back in the early days of this website.

The very early days.

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Originally Posted by Philly-Drew

That's a great story mmikeyphilly!

You can count on it iheartphilly

We won't do it opening week, for sure it will be super busy, but we'll shoot for it soon after that.

Of course if anyone can make it there opening week, go for it! Otherwise, wait for when we meet up

Prior to 2005, I used to post as "Philly-Rocks!". In early 2005, that account somehow became invalid. I think a change in the software around that time didn't like the "!" in my handle. That caused me to change to my current handle.

I don't even know where those early threads are. For example, where is the St James thread? It would be a blast to resurrect that as read-only, so that we can reminisce about the old days!

PhillyPhlyr · #**6147** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 12:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by ekt8750

Driving down the Schuylkill today, I noticed they finally removed all of the blue seran wrap stuff that was covering the bracing. It looks really nice when the Sun hits it at the right angle.

Apparently they did it to test the lights. Was driving through center city and noticed they were lit up and looked good. I missed or forgot that they were part of the lighting scheme, I took a quick pic will upload it later when I get a few minutes.

Eta pic, sorry it's not the best quality snapped real quick while on 76.

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Groundhog · #**6148** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 12:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Philly-Drew

What is Ralph's? Is that the cafe in the CC?

Correct, Ralph's is the cafe that straddles the 43rd and 44th floors.

I could be down for a happy hour/meet up as well. Can't believe how many under 21 that we have on this board. I think it's fantastic! The more youth enthusiasm for the city the better!

Philly Fan · #**6149** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 1:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Can't believe how many under 21 that we have on this board. I think it's fantastic! The more youth enthusiasm for the city the better!

I wonder how many of us are old enough to have kids who are 21.

Jawnadelphia · #**6150** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 1:43 PM**

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Now let's get rid of the blue tape of the horizontal braces.

I suggest the Skygarden for a meet up location at the old 'Bell Atlantic Tower' - Three Logan Square, 51st floor - for those of us 21+. There's a $5 cover now (was free last season), but the views are well worth it for those that haven't been.

Groundhog · #**6151** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 2:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by PhillyPhlyr

Apparently they did it to test the lights. Was driving through center city and noticed they were lit up and looked good. I missed or forgot that they were part of the lighting scheme, I took a quick pic will upload it later when I get a few minutes.

Eta pic, sorry it's not the best quality snapped real quick while on 76.

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FullSizeRender.jpg by PhillyPhlyr, on Flickr[/IMG]

Are you saying that the diagonal beams are part of the lighting scheme? If so that's awesome! It definitely didn't look like that in the original renderings.

City Wide · #**6152** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 2:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by Philly Fan

I wonder how many of us are old enough to have kids who are 21.

Kids, why stop there-----some of us have grandkids!

Plokoon11 · #**6153** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 2:42 PM**

Hey some of us have great great grand children!

ekt8750 · #**6154** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 4:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by TallCoolOne

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I suggest the Skygarden for a meet up location at the old 'Bell Atlantic Tower' - Three Logan Square, 51st floor - for those of us 21+. There's a $5 cover now (was free last season), but the views are well worth it for those that haven't been.

I'd be game.

gjrip · #**6155** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 4:50 PM**

As a 22 year old Drexel MechE student I would be happy to come along and throw a few back.

Groundhog · #**6156** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 5:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by Plokoon11

Hey some of us have great great grand children!

Bring um!

excel · #**6157** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 5:41 PM**

Looking great.

Philly Fan · #**6158** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 6:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by City Wide

Kids, why stop there-----some of us have grandkids!

I was actually going to include grandkids (as one who is also old enough to have them

), but didn't want to alienate or freak out the youngsters too much.

mmikeyphilly · #**6159** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 6:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by Philly-Drew

Already suggested. Great minds think alike!

Post 4821:

Post 4827:

Prior to 2005, I used to post as "Philly-Rocks!". In early 2005, that account somehow became invalid. I think a change in the software around that time didn't like the "!" in my handle. That caused me to change to my current handle.

I don't even know where those early threads are. For example, where is the St James thread? It would be a blast to resurrect that as read-only, so that we can reminisce about the old days!

Philly-Drew, your memory is way better than mine! I forgot all about posting that post.
To quote Celeste Holm in the movie "All About Eve"
"Funny, the things we remember, and the things we don't."

PS: If we're planning a "get together", please let us know? I will have to find my ID for being under age. (Shut up Philly Fan)

Philly Fan · #**6160** Posted **Jun 14, 2017, 8:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by mmikeyphilly

I will have to find my ID for being under age. (Shut up Philly Fan)

You mean the one you stopped using back in the 1970s?