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uncle phil · 10-30-2008, 11:40 AM

nope...

BadNick · 10-30-2008, 01:04 PM

Are you in West Virginia?

uncle phil · 10-30-2008, 01:38 PM

nope...

BadNick · 10-30-2008, 05:59 PM

hmmm...are you in Illinois?

unc, you coming to the Phillies celebration parade tomorrow? It's within easy walking distance from a couple of good Belgian brew pubs.

uncle phil · 10-31-2008, 02:15 AM

nope...

and nope, gotta go out and earn some greens fees for the upcoming weekend...

BadNick · 10-31-2008, 03:41 AM

Ohio?

girldetective · 10-31-2008, 07:06 AM

mornin.

are you in Iowa, unk?

BadNick · 10-31-2008, 07:18 AM

mornin, gd. I know they have some tasty hogs in Iowa.

unc, are you in Indiana?

uncle phil · 10-31-2008, 12:33 PM

nick, nick - nope, nope...

gd - iowa is west of mrs. sippy...

girldetective · 10-31-2008, 06:12 PM

Quote:

gd - iowa is west of mrs. sippy..

of course. please forgive me as I had just woken up after sleeping a fuckin measley 5 hours. im certainly more clear thinking now.

Happy Hallowe'en.

*

unk, are you in Michigan?

BadNick · 10-31-2008, 07:22 PM

How about Vermont? ...cheese, maple syrup...I'd be there.

uncle phil · 11-01-2008, 02:14 AM

gd - no

nick - no

girldetective · 11-01-2008, 05:35 AM

Are you in Minnesota or Wisconsin?

BadNick · 11-01-2008, 08:55 AM

Summary for my sanity: not in a state with an oceanic coast and not in West Virginia, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Vermont.

unc, are you in Kentucky?

uncle phil · 11-01-2008, 09:22 AM

gd - no

nick - no

BadNick · 11-01-2008, 05:34 PM

How about Pennsylvania?

uncle phil · 11-02-2008, 02:56 AM

how 'bout that?

yup...

girldetective · 11-02-2008, 08:19 AM

Philly?

BadNick · 11-02-2008, 09:21 AM

an establishment in PA...hmmmm.

Masonic Temple in Phila?

uncle phil · 11-02-2008, 10:16 AM

gd - yes

nick - no

BadNick · 11-02-2008, 12:34 PM

Are you at The Union League?

uncle phil · 11-02-2008, 12:42 PM

no, but i am "downtown" and i am not a statue...

BadNick · 11-02-2008, 02:13 PM

Are you at the Academy of Music?

...a beautiful building, my dad did mural and decorative restoration work there quite a few years ago.

uncle phil · 11-02-2008, 03:39 PM

nope...

hungry?

BadNick · 11-02-2008, 06:13 PM

yes...and Hungarian, too. So you are probably at a restaurant....hmmmm. I'll start with one of my favorite:

Are you at Lacroix, in the Rittenhouse Hotel?

uncle phil · 11-03-2008, 03:17 AM

nope...

BadNick · 11-03-2008, 04:30 AM

How about the Reading Terminal Market?

...they finally managed to drive out Rick Olivieri, last Wednesday Oct. 29th was the last day; so no more Rick's Steaks there

I hope he finds a new spot somewhere good.

uncle phil · 11-03-2008, 04:31 AM

nope...

BadNick · 11-03-2008, 04:33 AM

Well let me nail this down:

are you at a restaurant?

uncle phil · 11-03-2008, 04:45 AM

yup...

BadNick · 11-03-2008, 04:58 AM

are you at Buddakan?

uncle phil · 11-03-2008, 05:10 AM

nope...

big clue:

"(It)...was a special place to enjoy seafood, cocktails, and friendship. It hosted to Presidents, local politicians, countless international dignitaries and celebrities. For over a century, it has been considered Philadelphia's prime dining spot and social Mecca. In the 1950s and 1960s, devotees of its famous five-pound lobsters included Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra and Julius Irving ("Dr. J")..."

BadNick · 11-03-2008, 06:47 AM

ahhh, that was a huge clue, unc.

The Old Original Bookbinder's......?

As you may know, it was closed down for quite a while recently but has now reopened. In spite of all the "tourist trap" B.S. about it, it is a classic old restaurant, the classic old waiters rounded out the atmosphere, and under favorable conditions there I've had a few of the best lobsters I've ever had.

I like the bar in there, too. I've had many a fine martini and manhattan in there while smoking a nice big cigar.

uncle phil · 11-03-2008, 07:41 AM

Book Binders

that would be the place...

i've eaten there as well as one (i think it was a bookbinders, anyway) over off chestnut street near the customs house...

you go, nick...

BadNick · 11-03-2008, 08:52 AM

unc, the link you posted (address shown as 125 Walnut St.) as well as the references I made are to the "Old Original" Bookbinder's that is around the corner from the Customs House...Customs House is 2nd & Chestnut and Bookbinders is 2nd and Walnut one block down the street behind the Customs House. But there was another Bookbinder's Seafood House at 215 S. 15th St...I'm almost certain that one is no longer there; the Bookbinder brothers had legal battles about money and I think it closed down a few years ago...not 100% positive, so I'll go look later this week.

PS: if you ever visit Philly and call me, I'll buy us some lobsters and drinks at Old Original Bookbinder's if you bring a couple good cigars for us to toke on.

OK, where in the world am I this time?

uncle phil · 11-03-2008, 08:54 AM

i've eaten at both, but that was in the mid-80s...

NH?

BadNick · 11-03-2008, 09:10 AM

yes, NH

uncle phil · 11-03-2008, 09:45 AM

BadNick · 11-03-2008, 10:10 AM

yes WH

uncle phil · 11-03-2008, 10:39 AM

10-30-2008, 11:40 AM	#3041 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	nope... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

10-30-2008, 01:38 PM	#3043 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	nope... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

10-31-2008, 02:15 AM	#3045 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	nope... and nope, gotta go out and earn some greens fees for the upcoming weekend... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

10-31-2008, 07:06 AM	#3047 (permalink)
girldetective sufferable	mornin. are you in Iowa, unk? __________________ As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons...be cheerful; strive for happiness - Desiderata

10-31-2008, 12:33 PM	#3049 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	nick, nick - nope, nope... gd - iowa is west of mrs. sippy... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

10-30-2008, 01:04 PM	#3042 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	Are you in West Virginia?

10-30-2008, 05:59 PM	#3044 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	hmmm...are you in Illinois? unc, you coming to the Phillies celebration parade tomorrow? It's within easy walking distance from a couple of good Belgian brew pubs.

10-31-2008, 03:41 AM	#3046 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	Ohio?

10-31-2008, 07:18 AM	#3048 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	mornin, gd. I know they have some tasty hogs in Iowa. unc, are you in Indiana?

10-31-2008, 07:22 PM	#3051 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	How about Vermont? ...cheese, maple syrup...I'd be there.

11-01-2008, 02:14 AM	#3052 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	gd - no nick - no __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

11-01-2008, 05:35 AM	#3053 (permalink)
girldetective sufferable	Are you in Minnesota or Wisconsin? __________________ As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons...be cheerful; strive for happiness - Desiderata

11-01-2008, 08:55 AM	#3054 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	Summary for my sanity: not in a state with an oceanic coast and not in West Virginia, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Vermont. unc, are you in Kentucky?

11-01-2008, 09:22 AM	#3055 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	gd - no nick - no __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

11-01-2008, 05:34 PM	#3056 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	How about Pennsylvania?

11-02-2008, 02:56 AM	#3057 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	how 'bout that? yup... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

11-02-2008, 08:19 AM	#3058 (permalink)
girldetective sufferable	Philly? __________________ As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons...be cheerful; strive for happiness - Desiderata

11-02-2008, 09:21 AM	#3059 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	an establishment in PA...hmmmm. Masonic Temple in Phila?

11-02-2008, 10:16 AM	#3060 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	gd - yes nick - no __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

11-02-2008, 12:34 PM	#3061 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	Are you at The Union League?

11-02-2008, 12:42 PM	#3062 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	no, but i am "downtown" and i am not a statue... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

11-02-2008, 02:13 PM	#3063 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	Are you at the Academy of Music? ...a beautiful building, my dad did mural and decorative restoration work there quite a few years ago.

11-02-2008, 03:39 PM	#3064 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	nope... hungry? __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

11-02-2008, 06:13 PM	#3065 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	yes...and Hungarian, too. So you are probably at a restaurant....hmmmm. I'll start with one of my favorite: Are you at Lacroix, in the Rittenhouse Hotel?

11-03-2008, 03:17 AM	#3066 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	nope... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

11-03-2008, 04:30 AM	#3067 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	How about the Reading Terminal Market? ...they finally managed to drive out Rick Olivieri, last Wednesday Oct. 29th was the last day; so no more Rick's Steaks there I hope he finds a new spot somewhere good.

11-03-2008, 04:31 AM	#3068 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	nope... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

11-03-2008, 04:33 AM	#3069 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	Well let me nail this down: are you at a restaurant?

11-03-2008, 04:45 AM	#3070 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	yup... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

11-03-2008, 04:58 AM	#3071 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	are you at Buddakan?

11-03-2008, 05:10 AM	#3072 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	nope... big clue: "(It)...was a special place to enjoy seafood, cocktails, and friendship. It hosted to Presidents, local politicians, countless international dignitaries and celebrities. For over a century, it has been considered Philadelphia's prime dining spot and social Mecca. In the 1950s and 1960s, devotees of its famous five-pound lobsters included Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra and Julius Irving ("Dr. J")..." __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it. Last edited by uncle phil; 11-03-2008 at 06:27 AM..

11-03-2008, 06:47 AM	#3073 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	ahhh, that was a huge clue, unc. The Old Original Bookbinder's......? As you may know, it was closed down for quite a while recently but has now reopened. In spite of all the "tourist trap" B.S. about it, it is a classic old restaurant, the classic old waiters rounded out the atmosphere, and under favorable conditions there I've had a few of the best lobsters I've ever had. I like the bar in there, too. I've had many a fine martini and manhattan in there while smoking a nice big cigar.

11-03-2008, 07:41 AM	#3074 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	Book Binders that would be the place... i've eaten there as well as one (i think it was a bookbinders, anyway) over off chestnut street near the customs house... you go, nick... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

11-03-2008, 08:52 AM	#3075 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	unc, the link you posted (address shown as 125 Walnut St.) as well as the references I made are to the "Old Original" Bookbinder's that is around the corner from the Customs House...Customs House is 2nd & Chestnut and Bookbinders is 2nd and Walnut one block down the street behind the Customs House. But there was another Bookbinder's Seafood House at 215 S. 15th St...I'm almost certain that one is no longer there; the Bookbinder brothers had legal battles about money and I think it closed down a few years ago...not 100% positive, so I'll go look later this week. PS: if you ever visit Philly and call me, I'll buy us some lobsters and drinks at Old Original Bookbinder's if you bring a couple good cigars for us to toke on. OK, where in the world am I this time? Last edited by BadNick; 11-03-2008 at 08:56 AM..

11-03-2008, 08:54 AM	#3076 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	i've eaten at both, but that was in the mid-80s... NH? __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.