Philly Spectrum Pre Parties & Fund-raisers take 2!!

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  • pjbugs007
    pjbugs007 Posts: 1,366
    You are guys are doing an amazing job....each day that goes by..seems im gonna spend more $$$
  • pearljgirl2010
    pearljgirl2010 Shillington, PA/Tuckerton, NJ Posts: 3,428
    pjbugs007 wrote:
    You are guys are doing an amazing job....each day that goes by..seems im gonna spend more $$$

    I agree....great jobs guys :-) Keep it up...it's gonna be one hell of a fundraiser for these charities!!!!!
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  • Tuolumne Mama
    Tuolumne Mama Posts: 1,210
    I agree that elwayvedder and petrocs are two of the most enthusiastic and dedicated organizers I have had the pleasure to work with. It is an awesome team and I look forward to stepping up to the high bar they have set with their professional efforts to make these extremely successful and profitable fundraisers before these unprecedented group of shows. Thanks for letting me be a part of the team and I look forward to meeting all of you there.
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  • State of Mind
    State of Mind Posts: 283
    Thanks, elwayvedder for explaining that the preparties are for all ages and will be attended by responsible PJ fans because I am also bringing my kids (on different nights) and had concerns.

    I'm not sure exactly what my work/school schedule is like yet, but I'd like to RSVP as possibly attending on the 28th and the 31st. Hope to meet some of you then!
  • elwayvedder
    elwayvedder South Jersey Posts: 9,186
    FoxyMHMama wrote:
    I agree that elwayvedder and petrocs are two of the most enthusiastic and dedicated organizers I have had the pleasure to work with. It is an awesome team and I look forward to stepping up to the high bar they have set with their professional efforts to make these extremely successful and profitable fundraisers before these unprecedented group of shows. Thanks for letting me be a part of the team and I look forward to meeting all of you there.

    I dont know what the hell i am going to do with myself come 11/1. I just wish I could do this stuff full time. I love it. Makes it worth getting up every day!! "Carry on!"
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  • U R A Crazy Breed
    U R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    i don't know if i'd call pre-parties kid friendly..i mean it is a party..there will be a lot of people drinking as well as other "stuff"....but most fans are cool civil people so you could bring your kid...but it ain't gonna be a sesame street show ya know...my daughters first PJ show was at the ripe old age of 13.

    hey Elway...i never have done an official pre-party in a parking lot...is it a b.y.o.b. thing or will there be a beer stand of some sort?
  • Given To DragonFly
    Given To DragonFly Posts: 601
    I miss Petrocs :cry:... but nice work EV!!! Hey, what is parking like at the venue? Can we intentionally park in your lot, or do the attendees steer traffic to certain lots in a particular order (luck of the draw)? Should we try to go early to get into lot F?
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  • elwayvedder
    elwayvedder South Jersey Posts: 9,186
    U R A Crazy Breed wrote:
    i don't know if i'd call pre-parties kid friendly..i mean it is a party..there will be a lot of people drinking as well as other "stuff"....but most fans are cool civil people so you could bring your kid...but it ain't gonna be a sesame street show ya know...my daughters first PJ show was at the ripe old age of 13.

    hey Elway...i never have done an official pre-party in a parking lot...is it a b.y.o.b. thing or will there be a beer stand of some sort?

    its BYOB just like any tailgate prior to a PJ show. Let's just BYOB in moderation so everyone enjoys themselves. After all, its a lot of time and $$ we are committing, so let's remember the show and not ruin it getting plastered outside. moderation is the key for everything...in this case, less will be more!
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  • elwayvedder
    elwayvedder South Jersey Posts: 9,186
    Given To DragonFly wrote:
    I miss Petrocs :cry:... but nice work EV!!! Hey, what is parking like at the venue? Can we intentionally park in your lot, or do the attendees steer traffic to certain lots in a particular order (luck of the draw)? Should we try to go early to get into lot F?

    Depending on what time you get to the Spectrum, feel free to try to park in Lot F. We are going to get there early and set up in the middle somewhere of F. If Lot F is full by the time you arrive, all other parking lots are a football toss away from Lot F
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  • U R A Crazy Breed
    U R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    elwayvedder wrote:
    its BYOB just like any tailgate prior to a PJ show. Let's just BYOB in moderation so everyone enjoys themselves. After all, its a lot of time and $$ we are committing, so let's remember the show and not ruin it getting plastered outside. moderation is the key for everything...in this case, less will be more!

    no doubt! i only like to get a nice glow going...i'm not the type to get plastered nor am i a rowdy asshole...so no need to worry about that....and not everyone from Boston is a puker! :mrgreen:

    i am sure your fund raising will be very successful!!
  • curmudgeoness
    curmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,130
    elwayvedder wrote:
    U R A Crazy Breed wrote:
    i don't know if i'd call pre-parties kid friendly..i mean it is a party..there will be a lot of people drinking as well as other "stuff"....but most fans are cool civil people so you could bring your kid...but it ain't gonna be a sesame street show ya know...my daughters first PJ show was at the ripe old age of 13.

    hey Elway...i never have done an official pre-party in a parking lot...is it a b.y.o.b. thing or will there be a beer stand of some sort?

    its BYOB just like any tailgate prior to a PJ show. Let's just BYOB in moderation so everyone enjoys themselves. After all, its a lot of time and $$ we are committing, so let's remember the show and not ruin it getting plastered outside. moderation is the key for everything...in this case, less will be more!


    Thanks EV and Crazy Breed. We assumed there would be people drinking and doing other 'stuff'. We addressed the "Um, Dad, it doesn't smell like tobacco that they are smoking!" matter last year, no problem. We don't expect anyone to modify his/her behavior just because we wander through with the kids.
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  • mrs.smiley
    mrs.smiley Posts: 422
    FoxyMHMama wrote:
    I agree that elwayvedder and petrocs are two of the most enthusiastic and dedicated organizers I have had the pleasure to work with. It is an awesome team and I look forward to stepping up to the high bar they have set with their professional efforts to make these extremely successful and profitable fundraisers before these unprecedented group of shows. Thanks for letting me be a part of the team and I look forward to meeting all of you there.

    Ditto-Foxy couldn't have put it better myself. So looking forward to meeting you fine folks & helping any way I can! :D
    '98-Camden 8/29
    '03-Philly Spectrum 4/28, Camden 7/5, Hershey 7/12
    '06-Camden 5/28
    '08-Camden 6/20
    '09-Closing Down the Philly Spectrum! 10/28, 10/30, & the Epic 10/31
    '09-EV Solo Tower Theater, Upper Darby, PA6/12
    '10-MSG1& MSG2, New York City, 5-20 & 5/21
  • mrs.smiley
    mrs.smiley Posts: 422
    elwayvedder wrote:
    Given To DragonFly wrote:
    I miss Petrocs :cry:... but nice work EV!!! Hey, what is parking like at the venue? Can we intentionally park in your lot, or do the attendees steer traffic to certain lots in a particular order (luck of the draw)? Should we try to go early to get into lot F?

    Depending on what time you get to the Spectrum, feel free to try to park in Lot F. We are going to get there early and set up in the middle somewhere of F. If Lot F is full by the time you arrive, all other parking lots are a football toss away from Lot F

    Hey Dave! What time do you plan on arriving? I will be off from work on 28th & plan on getting there early that day to help as much as I can-will be later other nites & not there Tues :cry: . AS for RSVPing-think it's official that I will be there from "get-go" 28th & hubby will be joining us as soon as he can after work. 30th will be myself & my 16 yr old daughter (why I'm hoping partying but not too wild!?) as soon as we can get there after work/school & then hubby & I again on Halloween hopefully no later than 4pm or so! This will probably be the wildest one too! :mrgreen: At any rate-can't wait & if I ever need a professional fundraiser/organizer- you're hired!!! Miss ya Petrocs but look forward to meeting the "man behind the pics!"?
    '98-Camden 8/29
    '03-Philly Spectrum 4/28, Camden 7/5, Hershey 7/12
    '06-Camden 5/28
    '08-Camden 6/20
    '09-Closing Down the Philly Spectrum! 10/28, 10/30, & the Epic 10/31
    '09-EV Solo Tower Theater, Upper Darby, PA6/12
    '10-MSG1& MSG2, New York City, 5-20 & 5/21
  • mrs.smiley
    mrs.smiley Posts: 422
    curmudgeoness wrote:
    elwayvedder wrote:
    U R A Crazy Breed wrote:
    i don't know if i'd call pre-parties kid friendly..i mean it is a party..there will be a lot of people drinking as well as other "stuff"....but most fans are cool civil people so you could bring your kid...but it ain't gonna be a sesame street show ya know...my daughters first PJ show was at the ripe old age of 13.

    hey Elway...i never have done an official pre-party in a parking lot...is it a b.y.o.b. thing or will there be a beer stand of some sort?

    its BYOB just like any tailgate prior to a PJ show. Let's just BYOB in moderation so everyone enjoys themselves. After all, its a lot of time and $$ we are committing, so let's remember the show and not ruin it getting plastered outside. moderation is the key for everything...in this case, less will be more!


    Thanks EV and Crazy Breed. We assumed there would be people drinking and doing other 'stuff'. We addressed the "Um, Dad, it doesn't smell like tobacco that they are smoking!" matter last year, no problem. We don't expect anyone to modify his/her behavior just because we wander through with the kids.
    Exactly-just have to set a good moderate example to them but definitely worth sharing such an amazing show & kick-ass music w/them. Been bringing my daughter since she was 13 & love having a mutual love of PJ :mrgreen:
    '98-Camden 8/29
    '03-Philly Spectrum 4/28, Camden 7/5, Hershey 7/12
    '06-Camden 5/28
    '08-Camden 6/20
    '09-Closing Down the Philly Spectrum! 10/28, 10/30, & the Epic 10/31
    '09-EV Solo Tower Theater, Upper Darby, PA6/12
    '10-MSG1& MSG2, New York City, 5-20 & 5/21
  • State of Mind
    State of Mind Posts: 283
    Well, 13 seems to be the magic age, that is how old my son is. If I walk by the party and it seems like it would be more than I want to expose him to, I'd just keep walking, no big deal! :D

    I never would expect people to change what they are doing just cuz I have my kid with me. And if I want to have fun then I'll stop by on a night he is not with me!!!
  • elwayvedder
    elwayvedder South Jersey Posts: 9,186
    mrs.smiley wrote:
    elwayvedder wrote:
    Given To DragonFly wrote:
    I miss Petrocs :cry:... but nice work EV!!! Hey, what is parking like at the venue? Can we intentionally park in your lot, or do the attendees steer traffic to certain lots in a particular order (luck of the draw)? Should we try to go early to get into lot F?

    Depending on what time you get to the Spectrum, feel free to try to park in Lot F. We are going to get there early and set up in the middle somewhere of F. If Lot F is full by the time you arrive, all other parking lots are a football toss away from Lot F

    Hey Dave! What time do you plan on arriving? I will be off from work on 28th & plan on getting there early that day to help as much as I can-will be later other nites & not there Tues :cry: . AS for RSVPing-think it's official that I will be there from "get-go" 28th & hubby will be joining us as soon as he can after work. 30th will be myself & my 16 yr old daughter (why I'm hoping partying but not too wild!?) as soon as we can get there after work/school & then hubby & I again on Halloween hopefully no later than 4pm or so! This will probably be the wildest one too! :mrgreen: At any rate-can't wait & if I ever need a professional fundraiser/organizer- you're hired!!! Miss ya Petrocs but look forward to meeting the "man behind the pics!"?

    Cindy, they have decaf now you know!

    ok, i think i got all of that.

    as for times, I am guessing I will get there around 2ish and start setting up. maybe earlier if i am full of anxiety and driving myself insane. probably look to start around 3-4 pm each day.

    cindy, just email me as we get closer which shows i need to update the rsvp list for you. we will miss ya on the 27th if i understood correctly but cant wait to see ya on the 28th!
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  • Tuolumne Mama
    Tuolumne Mama Posts: 1,210
    State of Mind, if you can, please stop by. My 13 yr old son, RidintheLedbetterRiff, will be there Fri & Sat helping and I'm sure he'd love to meet and talk to folks his age about PJ and their views on the old and new music. Many other 10cers said they were bringing kids too. IMO the preparties are about the PJ fans giving back to the community and sharing our PJ experiences rather than a college keg party and are no worse than the shows in my experience. Just my .02 but helps ease your valid concerns.
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  • mavi
    mavi Posts: 941
    Bump, cause you guys keep doing an amazing job, can't believe how long that items list has gotten!
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  • pjbugs007
    pjbugs007 Posts: 1,366
    The list is off the hook!!
  • mrs.smiley
    mrs.smiley Posts: 422
    bump &...

    Pics look great in your update Dave-so much amazing stuff! Sorry I was so wired yesterday!-think I've calmed down for now but just imagine how I'm gonna be in Oct!? :mrgreen:
    '98-Camden 8/29
    '03-Philly Spectrum 4/28, Camden 7/5, Hershey 7/12
    '06-Camden 5/28
    '08-Camden 6/20
    '09-Closing Down the Philly Spectrum! 10/28, 10/30, & the Epic 10/31
    '09-EV Solo Tower Theater, Upper Darby, PA6/12
    '10-MSG1& MSG2, New York City, 5-20 & 5/21

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