This past week, I headed to Philadelphia to mentor our youth in Safety as a part of my company's sponsorship to FIRST Robotics, a robotics competition program for our youth.
Upon my arrival I headed to the independence visitor center and walked around Philadelphia, seeing Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross's house, and the Korean War Memorial before heading to my hotel.
And the mind and drove by Penn too.
Could not visit Penn and the were not receiving any visitors. I was looking forward to meet To y. Well, maybe next time.
And the event begins. Off to work. A few days of this, but I was tired by the second day.
An event new friend recommended a Japanese restaurant to have sushi in Germantown, named Osaka. I started with a blue fin special that included otoro (very fatty blue fin tuna), chu toro (fatty blue fin tuna), maguro (not fatty blue fin tuna) and negi toro (fatty tuna with onions). Man it was delicious...but I was still hungry. So I order a North Shore Roll as I posted. It was delicious.
I also met a wonderful older couple on their date night ( married 49 years) . We had wonderful conversations while eating sushi.
Philadelphia is definitely a city of brotherly love.
Oh, the philly cheese steak.
Nice little local hole in the wall. A must visit place. Very friendly service adds to the local atmosphere.
And more pictures of the event.
And whew. I'm threw. Walked about 12 miles in 3 days.
And the final highlight of the whole trip.
Can you guess?
The bottom photo looks like you are in Australia or New Zealand.
I have no idea why the photos are flipped or how to I flip them. I have the key but this does not mean I know how to drive. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
After the event I drove to Sal's house and was created by Sal himself. Immediately I felt like he was my older brother. Not much older. Maybe I should have said wiser....? I have as invited in to meet his lovely wife Cathy. OMG, it felt like I was family. Such a warm home and wonderful feeling. I was fortunate to meet Alyssa And Anthony. Very beautiful children. I can see why Sal is such a big, strong man. Alyssa wis definitely gazillion times more beautiful in person. He has to portray a sense of fear in any guy trying to court her. And Anthony. Handsome dude. I'm sure Cathy will warm any girls heart as she inters the door. Who knows what Sal would do. ::) ;D
Dan showed up a few moments later. Very nice handsome chap. So greatful that he put the whole AT shirt and sweatshirt together. Learning of his far reaching family in the area. History associated with his family stores were so very interesting. Quality person right here.
Time flew by as fast as it could. What seemed like minutes were really hours of talking, eating and drinking as it we were hanai (not blood relatives).
Till we meet again my friends. A trip to remember for sure b
Quote from: Bryan Young on March 20, 2017, 09:11:05 PM
I have no idea why the photos are flipped or how to I flip them. I have the lead. Do any mean I know how to drive. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
After the even I drove to Sal's house and was created by Sal himself. Immediately I felt like he was my older brother. Not much older. Maybe I should have said wiser....? I have as invited in to meet his lovely wife Cathy. OMG, it felt like I was family. Such a warm home and wonderful feeling. I was fortunate to meet Alyssa And Anthony. Very beautiful children. I can see why Sal is such a big, strong man. Alyssa wis definitely gazillion times more beautiful in person. He has to portray a sense of fear in any guy trying to court her. And Anthony. Handsome dude. I'm sure Cathy will warm any girls heart as she inters the door. Who knows what Sal would do. ::) ;D
Dan showed up a few moments later. Very nice handsome chap. So greatful that he put the whole AT shirt and sweatshirt together. Learning of his far reaching family in the area. History associated with his family stores were so very interesting. Quality person right here.
Time flew by as fast as it could. What seemed like minutes were really hours of talking, eating and drinking as it we were hanai (not blood relatives).
Till we meet again my friends. A trip to remember for sure b
I wanna know how he greeted you..
With
"Brian"
Or
"Bri..Bri"?
Great that you guys finally got to meet in person!
Awesome! I want one of those cheese steaks big time! ;D
It was a great evening, 6 hours went by and felt as 6 minutes, I could have talked to Bryan forever... what a nice guy.
Dan is also good company, I believe we all had a great time.
I just wished it was Saturday evening and not Sunday evening, so we could have kept going.
Bryan, I was honored having you at my house and hoping to see you again soon.
Thanks guys for a great evening!
Sal
Good Stuff! ;D
Just thinking about a visit to Sal and Cathy's house gets me salivating. I understand how you felt. I'm glad you got to meet his family and Dan also. Dominick
Just look at Sal in that shot with the lobsters...is he happy or what? ;)
What a great visit Bry-Bry! Sal and Dan are great folks, which is obvious on the site but way more behind the scenes and in person. A highlight in my life was the Penn tour and getting the cheesesteak at D's with the AT crowd. It's always a pleasure to meet the folks, so to speak, and I've met some on both coasts. Still some on the list....
You ordered widout?
It was an immense pleasure hanging out with you gentleman; kind of like eating dinner with some of your favorite superhero's.
Sal's hospitality is out of this world, and Bryan is a wealth of knowledge (especially on recycled cooking oil powering his old 7.3 :D)
I was actually full all day yesterday from all the food and wine, haha!
An evening not soon forgotten...
Going to PA and meeting all the crew must have been like a visit to the promised land. ;)
...................Lou
If any members come to Philly, whether folks can meet up or not. Dalessandros should be a priority...the best steak in town is no joke, and combine it with a Peroni...bam.
Next up we all need to go visit Dom in NYC for a slice...I won't even pretend that there is a decent slice in Philly that could compare to NYC, haha.
Dan,
Sal has a drag kit waiting for you at his house.
Bryan
Whew, I'm all caught up, I think. Drag washer kits sent out, reels serviced and mailed/delivered/picked-up. 113H washers and Newell 500/600 washers are on order, should get them the second week of April... whew, it's a good feeling...
Thanks Bryan! Great report! You are a Mensch!
I'm looking for an excuse to travel east just to have dinner at Sal's.
Steve
Great report, Bry!
Happy to see you spending time with some top quality members, eating top quality food, having top quality conversations.... I'm jealous!
D's cheesesteaks are insanely good and you can get them with virtually anything in the world on them.
I would love to have you guys come in and grab some slices at Arturo's some time, but only if you bring Dominick. ;)
look at that hospitality and friendship in the photos, it's a beautiful thing!
Thanks for sharing,
Dom
Looks like you had a great visit!
I missed that you were going to be in Philly or I would have tried to wrangle getting Scott and I over there, too!
I still haven't met the Philly Ohana :)
Quote from: mizmo67 on March 31, 2017, 04:51:56 PM
Looks like you had a great visit!
I missed that you were going to be in Philly or I would have tried to wrangle getting Scott and I over there, too!
I still haven't met the Philly Ohana :)
Would have loved to meet the both of you as well. Maybe my next visit. NJ seems so far away on the map. I didn't realize how close NJ really is.
Bryan, you should be glad Penn was closed to visitors or you might have stayed there all weekend !!
All that good grub has made me hungry. Nice going Sal !! You are a gracious host. Those lobsters are gigantic and mouth watering !! -Ted
Quote from: Bryan Young on March 31, 2017, 06:21:02 PM
Would have loved to meet the both of you as well. Maybe my next visit. NJ seems so far away on the map. I didn't realize how close NJ really is.
About an hour to get to the bridge in Philly, I think.