Going to Philadelphia in a couple weeks

[Squeech]

Checking out real estate and the job market, with the intention of maybe moving there.

Anybody want to get together and show me something wonderful about the city?

[matcom]

1. DON'T DO IT!!

we can't lose you :cry:

[Squeech]

3. Sorry

but voting here is just boring. It would be so cool to pull the lever against "Man On Dog" Santorum.

But I definitely appreciate your concern. Big :hug: to you and the missus!

On edit: did you see my post in the "Where is your happy place?" thread?

[matcom]

5. but we have a Mitt to SPANK!

:D

on edit: did you see this? http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x3470846#3472013

[Squeech]

7. Good design!

Inspired me to suggest one, which is post #300 in that thread-- last I looked, the one at the very bottom.

Re Mitt spanking :spank: how do you rate the Dem field at this point?

[Teaser]

2. I'll show you Fairmount Park

Largest inner city forest in the world.

[JimmyJazz]

4. sure thing! I'd be happy to!

[rogerashton]

6. Coupla things

1) Not just Fairmount Park, either. Try the "John Heinz Wildlife Preserve," better known to its friends as Tinicum -- the only major wildlife preserve within a city, it is said. Great place for butterflies --


On the other hand the Wissahicon branch of Fairmount has its own covered bridge. Not something you will find in other big cities.



http://william-king.www.drexel.edu/top/bridge/CBTmill.html

2) Don't rule out the suburbs -- even if you are a big city guy -- Philly has some very cool old suburbs. A friend of my wife's, small town girl more or less married to a dog (human males didn't work out) found Northern Liberties, an urban redevelopment area, a bit too much of a raw urban experience -- but conversely several of my younger colleagues have found Jenkintown a great price-amenities compromise. Jenkintown is to the north of Philly, but has excellent rail connections to Center City. Say what you will about SEPTA, and a lot of bad things are said, it is still a Philly asset! Jenkintown is also convenient to the Keswick Theater, whch is great if you are into jazz and old-time.

3) And hey, Yo! We ain't stuck-up like dose San Francisco hotshots -- we say Philly. She's our town, and we love her, so we call her by her nickname.

[Squeech]

8. Kick

for the sensible people who sleep late on weekends