Philadelphia Apartments

[Phenix_Rider]

Got a new job in Philly. McKean Defense working on Navy ship electricals. Need to find a place to live. Got any ideas?

[Dave]

my basement? :Lol:

[Phenix_Rider]

my basement? :Lol:

har har

Dosn't have to be in Philly itself, but within 15-20 minutes of teh Navy Yard, and have to be abe to get the bike inside.

[Dave]

har har

Dosn't have to be in Philly itself, but within 15-20 minutes of teh Navy Yard, and have to be abe to get the bike inside.

still sounds like my basement lol. Seriously though i suppose i can ask around at work and see if anyone knows of some open listings. Tried craigslist yet?

[Phenix_Rider]

still sounds like my basement lol. Seriously though i suppose i can ask around at work and see if anyone knows of some open listings. Tried craigslist yet?

Just found out yesterday. Haven't been at a computer all week. Had to meet my girlfiend's entire family at a funeral...

[Amber Lamps]

har har

Dosn't have to be in Philly itself, but within 15-20 minutes of teh Navy Yard, and have to be abe to get the bike inside.

Apartments.com I found several with just a cursory search...The garage will be your biggest obstacle I think.

[derf]

har har

Dosn't have to be in Philly itself, but within 15-20 minutes of teh Navy Yard, and have to be abe to get the bike inside.


Yeh that pretty much sounds like daves basement. Garage parking 15 minutes from philly, and it has a bar

[Phenix_Rider]

Apartments.com I found several with just a cursory search...The garage will be your biggest obstacle I think.
Been looking there. I don't care if it's a garage- I'd be perfectly happy parking it in the living room.
Yeh that pretty much sounds like daves basement. Garage parking 15 minutes from philly, and it has a bar

Sounding better and better...

Now, I am going to crash. After a (successful!) job interview, philly touristing, a funeral, meeting the gf's family, a big fight, and driving 2000 miles/28 hours (since monday) I'm DONE. Tomorrow, I have to go to Pitt in the morning to fix baby brother's car. *sigh*

[marko138]

Congrats man. Do you carry...you'll need to in Philly. And get your LTCF from your current county if you dont have it already. Philly PD is less than forthcoming with issuing them.

['73 H1 Triple]

Congrats man. Do you carry...you'll need to in Philly. And get your LTCF from your current county if you dont have it already. Philly PD is less than forthcoming with issuing them.

Just so you know, NJ is less than nice to people who carry firearms. Ammo that is legal in PA is ILLEGAL in NJ ( hollow points )
http://www.state.nj.us/njsp/about/fire_hollow.html

[Dave]

Just so you know, NJ is less than nice to people who carry firearms. Ammo that is legal in PA is ILLEGAL in NJ ( hollow points )
http://www.state.nj.us/njsp/about/fire_hollow.html

you are pretty much only able to carry on private property here unless you are banging the governor

[Sixxxxer]

Sweet We got a New riding Buddy!!!

[Dave]

Sweet We got a New riding Buddy!!!

im gonna call him derf 2 :lol:

[Phenix_Rider]

im gonna call him derf 2 :lol:

Too tall to be a derf redflip

[Dave]

Too tall to be a derf redflip

fine you're derf and a half :lmao:

[Phenix_Rider]

fine you're derf and a half :lmao:

:gofurslf: :lol:

Do you know anything about the Germantown/Wissahickon area?
This could be a winner... emailed them, and I'll call monday.
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/apa/1664374057.html

[Dave]

:gofurslf: :lol:

Do you know anything about the Germantown/Wissahickon area?
This could be a winner... emailed them, and I'll call monday.
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/apa/1664374057.html

gtown is ok. not really 15 mins from center city though. especially not during rush hour

[Phenix_Rider]

gtown is ok. not really 15 mins from center city though. especially not during rush hour

How long/how bad is rush hour? What are the tolls like between there and the Navy Yard? Looks like the fastest way would be down 76 or 76 and 95.

[Phenix_Rider]

Very helpful site.
http://www.4wallsinphilly.com/

[Phenix_Rider]

How's southwestern Philly? Near the airport...

http://www.kormanchalets.com/pages/floorplans.asp

[Phenix_Rider]

Another one... Fish Town :?:
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/apa/

[Phenix_Rider]

Congrats man. Do you carry...you'll need to in Philly. And get your LTCF from your current county if you dont have it already. Philly PD is less than forthcoming with issuing them.

I've never felt the need anywhere I've been. If common sense and being 6'2" doesn't keep me out of trouble, I have martial arts training.

That said, I've been thinking about getting it. Not necessarily for self defense. I want to get into shooting, and a license would make things much easier when transporting. Reading up on it now, should be crazy simple. Go to the Sheriff with a couple numbers for reference and $25-ish dollars. Wait a few hours/days and it's done. As for no-carry zones... Schools, Courts, Casinos, Federal Buildings. I'll try to go to a dealer tomorrow for more info, but it's going to be a busy week.

:lol: I must be slow, because I finally realized the other reason (besides a pathetic terrorist check) why I had to lift my jacket going into the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. And it's stupid that NJ, DE, MD don't recognize a PA license. Ah well, if I go to those states with it I just won't get caught.

[marko138]

Just so you know, NJ is less than nice to people who carry firearms. Ammo that is legal in PA is ILLEGAL in NJ ( hollow points )
http://www.state.nj.us/njsp/about/fire_hollow.html

Yeah, I meant if he was living in Philly. I seriously would never live in teh Peoples Republic of New Jersey. Honestly, no disrespect to the people who do, but it's way too restrictive there.

I've never felt the need anywhere I've been. If common sense and being 6'2" doesn't keep me out of trouble, I have martial arts training.

That said, I've been thinking about getting it. Not necessarily for self defense. I want to get into shooting, and a license would make things much easier when transporting. Reading up on it now, should be crazy simple. Go to the Sheriff with a couple numbers for reference and $25-ish dollars. Wait a few hours/days and it's done. As for no-carry zones... Schools, Courts, Casinos, Federal Buildings. I'll try to go to a dealer tomorrow for more info, but it's going to be a busy week.

:lol: I must be slow, because I finally realized the other reason (besides a pathetic terrorist check) why I had to lift my jacket going into the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. And it's stupid that NJ, DE, MD don't recognize a PA license. Ah well, if I go to those states with it I just won't get caught.

Thats essentially it. Some counties, like mine, make you wait 2 weeks...other issue on the spot. But no Philly. The state law says they have to issue in 45 days or under...Philly PD doesn't care and they will wait months and months. So get it now before you move...even if you dont have a gun. You dont need a gun to get the LTCF.

And I seriously wouldn't carry concealed in states that don't honor PA's license. That ain't no joke if you get caught. Be careful.

Seriously, Philly can be a dangerous city. The locals will tell you where to avoid...like up around U Penn and Temple.

[Gas Man]

Wayne county (same county Detroit is in) is horrible in return. Takes 2-4months! Yet they have the same rule. 45days. They simply ignore it.

As far as regonizing in other states... always check. I do.

Most of the time you can check both states gov websites reciprocating ccw. But there are also maps.
http://www.handgunlaw.us/LicMaps/ccwmap.php

Looks like PA has allot more red states

And NY looks horrible!!!

[marko138]

Wayne county (same county Detroit is in) is horrible in return. Takes 2-4months! Yet they have the same rule. 45days. They simply ignore it.

As far as regonizing in other states... always check. I do.

Most of the time you can check both states gov websites reciprocating ccw. But there are also maps.
http://www.handgunlaw.us/LicMaps/ccwmap.php

Looks like PA has allot more red states

And NY looks horrible!!!
It's also flat out illegal to charge more than $25 bucks for the license in this state. Many counties tack on "fee"...such as "picture fee", etc. It's illegal. I can cite the law that says so...but they just ignore and no one in the Guv does anything about it.

[Gas Man]

Mines $110

Plus teh $100-150 class

Plus a passport pic

[marko138]

Mines $110

Plus teh $100-150 class

Plus a passport pic
Buuuuuuuuuullshiiiiiiiit.

[Gas Man]

you're tellin me. Plus its another $110 in 4.5 yrs (its a 5yr permit but you can't wait that long cause you don't want yours to expire before the new one comes). And in order to renew you have to complete so many hours of online classes and some many hours of range time.

[marko138]

you're tellin me. Plus its another $110 in 4.5 yrs (its a 5yr permit but you can't wait that long cause you don't want yours to expire before the new one comes). And in order to renew you have to complete so many hours of online classes and some many hours of range time.
You outta call your law makers and raise some shit.

[Phenix_Rider]

Wayne county (same county Detroit is in) is horrible in return. Takes 2-4months! Yet they have the same rule. 45days. They simply ignore it.

As far as regonizing in other states... always check. I do.

Most of the time you can check both states gov websites reciprocating ccw. But there are also maps.
http://www.handgunlaw.us/LicMaps/ccwmap.php

Looks like PA has allot more red states

And NY looks horrible!!!

I saw somewhere that they're allowed to go by business days. 45 business days is two full months.

This place has lots of good info
http://forum.pafoa.org/

[marko138]

I saw somewhere that they're allowed to go by business days. 45 business days is two full months.

This place has lots of good info
http://forum.pafoa.org/
I'm on that forum.

[Dave]

Yeah, I meant if he was living in Philly. I seriously would never live in teh Peoples Republic of New Jersey. Honestly, no disrespect to the people who do, but it's way too restrictive there.



Thats essentially it. Some counties, like mine, make you wait 2 weeks...other issue on the spot. But no Philly. The state law says they have to issue in 45 days or under...Philly PD doesn't care and they will wait months and months. So get it now before you move...even if you dont have a gun. You dont need a gun to get the LTCF.

And I seriously wouldn't carry concealed in states that don't honor PA's license. That ain't no joke if you get caught. Be careful.

Seriously, Philly can be a dangerous city. The locals will tell you where to avoid...like up around U Penn and Temple.

north west is about the only place i feel uncomfortable.

[Phenix_Rider]

I'm on that forum.
Just found it and started poking around. haven't gone far into it- mostly looking what it takes for a license, and recip states.

north west is about the only place i feel uncomfortable.
About where is north west?

Most of the reasonable places I've found have been in germantown, fish town and southwest. Going to be on the phone all day today...

[marko138]

Just found it and started poking around. haven't gone far into it- mostly looking what it takes for a license, and recip states.


About where is north west?

Most of the reasonable places I've found have been in germantown, fish town and southwest. Going to be on the phone all day today...
A lot of good info there...but alot of bullshit too. But there's plenty of info on laws, etc.

[Phenix_Rider]

http://www.kormanmewsvillas.com/pages/video-tour.asp
This place is purdy...

[Gas Man]

You outta call your law makers and raise some shit.

Crap... Jenny too busy makin no meat saturday laws...

I saw somewhere that they're allowed to go by business days. 45 business days is two full months.

This place has lots of good info
http://forum.pafoa.org/

That may true...

[Phenix_Rider]

Just called the sheriff's office. Think I'll take a ride over there now. $30, application, 10 days. Simple.

[marko138]

Just called the sheriff's office. Think I'll take a ride over there now. $30, application, 10 days. Simple.
Good plan. Don't forget, you gotta have 2 in-county references.

[Phenix_Rider]

Good plan. Don't forget, you gotta have 2 in-county references.

Yeah... Just got back. Without filing it. I completed everything else, but couldn't think of two people in the county I'm not related to. I know people all over cambria, bedford, and garrett- all the neighboring counties. I'll come up with something and go back tomorrow. Probably use the pastor and an old family friend, but I need to look up the info. And of course, the gun shop I stopped at on the way home was closed. Only one I know of that has handguns.

[marko138]

Yeah... Just got back. Without filing it. I completed everything else, but couldn't think of two people in the county I'm not related to. I know people all over cambria, bedford, and garrett- all the neighboring counties. I'll come up with something and go back tomorrow. Probably use the pastor and an old family friend, but I need to look up the info. And of course, the gun shop I stopped at on the way home was closed. Only one I know of that has handguns.
Is there a Bass Pro close? Their prices are high, but good place to handle a bunch of different guns.

[Phenix_Rider]

Is there a Bass Pro close? Their prices are high, but good place to handle a bunch of different guns.

Harrisburg, Baltimore, Richmond... not close at all.

[marko138]

Harrisburg, Baltimore, Richmond... not close at all.
Aye. How bout Gander Mountain?

[Phenix_Rider]

Aye. How bout Gander Mountain?

Johnstown, but no handguns. They might have handgun ammo, but very few places do around here. They're trying to make it impossible.

[Gas Man]

You are always much better on private ran gun shops, not big box stores.

[101lifts2]

I always thought you need a gun in Pittsburg, not Philly?

[Phenix_Rider]

You are always much better on private ran gun shops, not big box stores.

heh. Hard to find either one here.

[marko138]

Johnstown, but no handguns. They might have handgun ammo, but very few places do around here. They're trying to make it impossible.

Damn brother, where the hell do you live???

I always thought you need a gun in Pittsburg, not Philly?

Pittsburgh...and it's a good town. Love the Steel City.

[Phenix_Rider]

Damn brother, where the hell do you live???
Pittsburgh...and it's a good town. Love the Steel City.

Haha- middle of freaking nowhere, PA. You can damn near get 12ga, 30-30, and compound bows at every grocery store, but no luck finding handguns.

I hate pitt. Bridge into tunnel into bridge into tunnel. It's almost worse than NYC. And half the roads aren't marked.

All the places I'm planning to see this week.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=7900+Lindbergh+Blvd,+Philadelphia,+Pennsylva nia+19153&daddr=4609+s+broad+st,+philadelphia,+pa+to:1521+lo cust+st,+philadelphia,+pa+to:2457+Frankford+Ave,+P hiladelphia,+PA+to:402+w+chelten+st,+philadelphia, +pa+to:2703+S.+76th+Street,+Philadelphia,+PA+19153&geocode=FWreYAId19mD-yn3lOKMdsTGiTHxbLJa3gCs3A%3BFe_AYAIdKOmE-yn_O4DklMXGiTEPMe6m8aLOqA%3BFR2SYQIdVwqF-ynvBrK7OsbGiTEyLsdj7b-jLQ%3BFekWYgIdb6uF-ylV5TSaPMjGiTFwqJp9nDarzQ%3BFcbKYgIdy9KE-yll7f76RrjGiTGT1vU6YqWsQQ%3B&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=39.962074,-75.185499&sspn=0.202885,0.308647&ie=UTF8&ll=40.016309,-75.19146&spn=0.061527,0.251656&t=h&z=12

[marko138]

Haha- middle of freaking nowhere, PA. You can damn near get 12ga, 30-30, and compound bows at every grocery store, but no luck finding handguns.

I hate pitt. Bridge into tunnel into bridge into tunnel. It's almost worse than NYC. And half the roads aren't marked.

All the places I'm planning to see this week.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=7900+Lindbergh+Blvd,+Philadelphia,+Pennsylva nia+19153&daddr=4609+s+broad+st,+philadelphia,+pa+to:1521+lo cust+st,+philadelphia,+pa+to:2457+Frankford+Ave,+P hiladelphia,+PA+to:402+w+chelten+st,+philadelphia, +pa+to:2703+S.+76th+Street,+Philadelphia,+PA+19153&geocode=FWreYAId19mD-yn3lOKMdsTGiTHxbLJa3gCs3A%3BFe_AYAIdKOmE-yn_O4DklMXGiTEPMe6m8aLOqA%3BFR2SYQIdVwqF-ynvBrK7OsbGiTEyLsdj7b-jLQ%3BFekWYgIdb6uF-ylV5TSaPMjGiTFwqJp9nDarzQ%3BFcbKYgIdy9KE-yll7f76RrjGiTGT1vU6YqWsQQ%3B&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=39.962074,-75.185499&sspn=0.202885,0.308647&ie=UTF8&ll=40.016309,-75.19146&spn=0.061527,0.251656&t=h&z=12
Yeah, Pitt is tough to get around though. Took me an hour to find the right goddamn bridge to get across one of those rivers a few months ago.

[Phenix_Rider]

Stopped in the gun shop today. They have a bunch of little tiny autos, and a couple huge revolvers. Only one that felt decent to me was a Ruger SR9. I could actually get a good grip on it, and the sights come up nice with just a simple three-dot. I didn't care for how tough it was to move everything though. The slide seems to have a ridiculouly strong spring, and the safety switch is a bitch to move because t's so small and out of the way and stiff. Unless I held the mag release in, the magazine dragged going in or out. Unfortunately, I still don't know anywhere to rent to shoot.

[marko138]

Stopped in the gun shop today. They have a bunch of little tiny autos, and a couple huge revolvers. Only one that felt decent to me was a Ruger SR9. I could actually get a good grip on it, and the sights come up nice with just a simple three-dot. I didn't care for how tough it was to move everything though. The slide seems to have a ridiculouly strong spring, and the safety switch is a bitch to move because t's so small and out of the way and stiff. Unless I held the mag release in, the magazine dragged going in or out. Unfortunately, I still don't know anywhere to rent to shoot.
I'd opt for a gun w/o a manual safety, but thats just me. Look at the Springfield XD's. They are excellent guns.

[Phenix_Rider]

I'd opt for a gun w/o a manual safety, but thats just me. Look at the Springfield XD's. They are excellent guns.

I don't really like the thought of a safety I can't see. And I'd really like a metal frame... Just one of those difficult people :lol:

Something I found odd is that the SR9 had an interesting trigger safety thing... like the center part of the trigger has to be pulled in before the outside.
http://www.ruger.com/SR9Recall/images/Trigger-New.jpg

Looking at it, the XD has the same style trigger, plus a back of the grip safety. Cool. What's the difference between the XD and XD(M)?

[marko138]

I don't really like the thought of a safety I can't see. And I'd really like a metal frame... Just one of those difficult people :lol:

Something I found odd is that the SR9 had an interesting trigger safety thing... like the center part of the trigger has to be pulled in before the outside.
http://www.ruger.com/SR9Recall/images/Trigger-New.jpg

Looking at it, the XD has the same style trigger, plus a back of the grip safety. Cool. What's the difference between the XD and XD(M)?
XDm has match grade barrel, changable backstrap, different slide serations, you dont have to pull the trigger to field strip it, different sights, among a couple other things.

And yeah, the they both have the trigger safety and the grip safety.

[Dave]

id do fishtown myself. Close proximity to columbus/delaware and the docks. Good access to center city and theres a decent bike shop to the north at aramingo and castor

[Phenix_Rider]

id do fishtown myself. Close proximity to columbus/delaware and the docks. Good access to center city and theres a decent bike shop to the north at aramingo and castor

I zigzagged across most of the city today. Germantown/Mt. Airy/Manayunk (one of them or al three... I dunno where one ends and the other begins) was downright gorgeous. I'm not sure where this apartment is, but certain areas were definitely not as nice.

Darby was... frightening. One of the schools there, I really hope it's abandoned so no one has to go there. I think I'll steer clear of that apartment on Lindbergh. The apartment was nice, but go a block and I felt lke I need a tetinus shot just riding through.

[marko138]

I zigzagged across most of the city today. Germantown/Mt. Airy/Manayunk (one of them or al three... I dunno where one ends and the other begins) was downright gorgeous. I'm not sure where this apartment is, but certain areas were definitely not as nice.

Darby was... frightening. One of the schools there, I really hope it's abandoned so no one has to go there. I think I'll steer clear of that apartment on Lindbergh. The apartment was nice, but go a block and I felt lke I need a tetinus shot just riding through.
A lotta good shows in Upper Darby...or there used to be be. Go buy the XD.

[Phenix_Rider]

A lotta good shows in Upper Darby...or there used to be be. Go buy the XD.

When can I shoot yours? :lol:

Going to look at a place in Germantown, East Landown/Upper Darby, and Darby (no way I'll get it) today.

[marko138]

When can I shoot yours? :lol:

Going to look at a place in Germantown, East Landown/Upper Darby, and Darby (no way I'll get it) today.
Anytime you're in Harrisburg. C'mon by. Bring a box of 9mm ammo with you.

[Avatard]

My brother is renting an apt. in his duplex. It's in a decent area.

Shoot me a P.M., and I'll give you his number.

[Dave]

I zigzagged across most of the city today. Germantown/Mt. Airy/Manayunk (one of them or al three... I dunno where one ends and the other begins) was downright gorgeous. I'm not sure where this apartment is, but certain areas were definitely not as nice.

Darby was... frightening. One of the schools there, I really hope it's abandoned so no one has to go there. I think I'll steer clear of that apartment on Lindbergh. The apartment was nice, but go a block and I felt lke I need a tetinus shot just riding through.

that place sucks balls in the winter. Just sayin

[Phenix_Rider]

Anytime you're in Harrisburg. C'mon by. Bring a box of 9mm ammo with you.
No problem.
My brother is renting an apt. in his duplex. It's in a decent area.

Shoot me a P.M., and I'll give you his number.
Thanks, but I just found a place last night. Everything I was looking for except hardwood floors. Garage, washer, dryer, 15-20 minutes from work.

[Dave]

No problem.

Thanks, but I just found a place last night. Everything I was looking for except hardwood floors. Garage, washer, dryer, 15-20 minutes from work.

sweet, when you moving in? We'll have to start introducing you to the local riding group

[Phenix_Rider]

sweet, when you moving in? We'll have to start introducing you to the local riding group

As soon as I can :lol:
I just need the paperwork so I can sign it. The landlord had an '03 Hayabusa until a few weeks ago.

[Dave]

As soon as I can :lol:
I just need the paperwork so I can sign it. The landlord had an '03 Hayabusa until a few weeks ago.

around here it probably had a 300 tire and a four foot swingarm

['73 H1 Triple]

around here it probably had a 300 tire and a four foot swingarm

A chromed swingarm, nitrous and LED lighting underneath :rockwoot:

[Dave]

hey hey easy on the LEDs. its damned near a standard option in jersey :lol:

[Phenix_Rider]

So who wants to help me move in?

Not sure when I'll make the first trip, but that should be the only one with really big stuff. Dresser, bed, desk, etc. Just have to coordinate with the landlord, since he wants to finalize the lease in person. I'm hoping for Tuesday or Wednesday, with the best weather.

[Dave]

by help do you mean drink beer and watch you do stuff? :lol:

[marko138]

:lol: 4 foot swing arm.

[Phenix_Rider]

by help do you mean drink beer and watch you do stuff? :lol:

Sure, if you bring the beer :lol:

[Phenix_Rider]

Seriously though- Anyone free Friday evening or Saturday?

I'll provide drinks while we're moving, and dinner when we're done. I don't even have a big heavy couch :lol: Just bed, dresser, desk, table, and some smaller boxes.

[Dave]

drilling man, sorry

[Phenix_Rider]

Damn, my ass hurts..

Just went to get renter's insurance. No problem there ($96/yr), but when the agent went to change the adress on my bike and truck the rates went through the roof! From around $600 on the truck to $2400 with the multiple policy discount! The bike went from $700-ish to $1500. Went to limited tort on the truck, and that brought it down a thousand. So all told I went from less than $1500 total insurance per year to $3000. Thank god there will be a delay before they take effect, or I'd be upside down big time.

[marko138]

Damn, my ass hurts..

Just went to get renter's insurance. No problem there ($96/yr), but when the agent went to change the adress on my bike and truck the rates went through the roof! From around $600 on the truck to $2400 with the multiple policy discount! The bike went from $700-ish to $1500. Went to limited tort on the truck, and that brought it down a thousand. So all told I went from less than $1500 total insurance per year to $3000. Thank god there will be a delay before they take effect, or I'd be upside down big time.
Wow...twice as much as before. That sucks.

[Sixxxxer]

Phenix who do you use for Insurance???

[Phenix_Rider]

Phenix who do you use for Insurance???

Erie for the truck and renter's. Progressive for the bike.

[Amber Lamps]

Erie for the truck and renter's. Progressive for the bike.

call State Farm, you have nothing to lose.:idk:

[Phenix_Rider]

Well, got all my crap in Friday. Actually moving in tomorrow. Could be a few days/weeks till I have internet again. I NEED SLEEP@!@!

['73 H1 Triple]

Good to hear you got your stuff in. You did remember to lock the door, right? :lol:

Jeff

[Sixxxxer]

Def try state farm...I pay next to nothing for my bike for full coverage. Its worth a shot. Good luck with the new place!! We gotta get together soon and ride.

[Phenix_Rider]

Well, here I am posting from my work laptop from my apartment, with my cat rubbing around my legs and all the utilities in my name. Still getting unpacked, but nearly all my paperwork is done. My poor cat isn't sure what to make of things, but he's exploring the new place and enjoying himself. The gf has four interviews in two days next week, and just heard about them all today. I joined the softball team and tried Pho in South Philly. Pretty good stuff, actually, with some lime and basil and hot sauce. mmm Brisket Pho with their thick iced coffee (extra cream)- almost tasted like chocolate. Ran home last weekend to get the cat and rescue the girl and visit friends.

I swear, one of these days I'll sleep...

[marko138]

Well, here I am posting from my work laptop from my apartment, with my cat rubbing around my legs and all the utilities in my name. Still getting unpacked, but nearly all my paperwork is done. My poor cat isn't sure what to make of things, but he's exploring the new place and enjoying himself. The gf has four interviews in two days next week, and just heard about them all today. I joined the softball team and tried Pho in South Philly. Pretty good stuff, actually, with some lime and basil and hot sauce. mmm Brisket Pho with their thick iced coffee (extra cream)- almost tasted like chocolate. Ran home last weekend to get the cat and rescue the girl and visit friends.

I swear, one of these days I'll sleep...
Did you get your LTCF before you left western PA?

[Phenix_Rider]

Did you get your LTCF before you left western PA?

I applied for it. Have to call tomorrow and find a way to get in there while they're open. Bullshit hours 9-4 or some shit.

[Phenix_Rider]

I've been approved. Just have to go in before 3:45 and get the picture done in the sheriffs office.


What is this cycle shop in fishtown?

[Dave]

past fishtown. Philly cycle sports center @ aramingo/castor. Huge cant miss it.

[marko138]

I've been approved. Just have to go in before 3:45 and get the picture done in the sheriffs office.


What is this cycle shop in fishtown?
Awesome. Get that shit.

[Dave]

theres also a little guzzi shop north side of the ben. Always some sick vintage hardware outside. And if you are looking for gear revzilla is behind ikea on jackson i think?

[Phenix_Rider]

theres also a little guzzi shop north side of the ben. Always some sick vintage hardware outside. And if you are looking for gear revzilla is behind ikea on jackson i think?

I may have been by that ikea the other day. Is there a Home Depot nearby? Went to a Pho house on... Washington?

[Phenix_Rider]

Stopped by RevZilla today. Third Largest selection of real gear I've ever seen. Definitely more than Carlisle or the Cycle World shows- which are all pirate crap. Right there behind Indy MotoGP and whichever store is in Ohio.

The employees are really helpful, and I saw at least one customer drop over $1500 on a two-piece, gloves, etc. Lots of Dainese and A* there, and even the scooter chick GoGo stuff. As I was leaving I saw a 1200GS and Daytona 675 had pulled in beside me.

[Dave]

I may have been by that ikea the other day. Is there a Home Depot nearby? Went to a Pho house on... Washington?

On columbus next to wallmart

[Dave]

Stopped by RevZilla today. Third Largest selection of real gear I've ever seen. Definitely more than Carlisle or the Cycle World shows- which are all pirate crap. Right there behind Indy MotoGP and whichever store is in Ohio.

The employees are really helpful, and I saw at least one customer drop over $1500 on a two-piece, gloves, etc. Lots of Dainese and A* there, and even the scooter chick GoGo stuff. As I was leaving I saw a 1200GS and Daytona 675 had pulled in beside me.

Yeah zilla is the shit. How is the new shop? I haven't been by since they moved

[Phenix_Rider]

Yeah zilla is the shit. How is the new shop? I haven't been by since they moved

Where were they? The new place... well, the inside is nice. It's basically under an I95 overpass, and that fenced off alley (with the barbed wire) between the buildings is probably two feet high with garbage. The front door looks like somebody ran into it or tried to kick it in. And for whatever reason, they have to come and open the inner door from the inside. I'll be back though. It's the only place I've seen with more than one one-piece (that someone ordered and never paid for) on the rack.

[Dave]

Where were they? The new place... well, the inside is nice. It's basically under an I95 overpass, and that fenced off alley (with the barbed wire) between the buildings is probably two feet high with garbage. The front door looks like somebody ran into it or tried to kick it in. And for whatever reason, they have to come and open the inner door from the inside. I'll be back though. It's the only place I've seen with more than one one-piece (that someone ordered and never paid for) on the rack.

um they used to be in a little corner shop at like 4th and fitzwater or something like that. they've been out of there for like a year and a half though and the showroom wasnt open yet last time i was gear shopping