Temple Game 2018

[NewEnglandBull]

17 minutes ago, &rew Bull said:

The prices by the airport look really good. I'm seeing a price of $136/night for the Doubletree down there. I'm not sure about the safety of that immediate area but can't imagine it being too bad because it's in the airport property. I'm sure @Bausfkid would know a lot better than most of us.

At this point, staying there is probably our best bet for making the trip. We're avoiding Airbnb for this trip because we can't attend a night game and there's no such thing as a full refund through the service.

 It’s a five hour drive for me. I think I’ll just just drive half way get a hotel and go to the game from there. I can stay two nights for $200 that way. I lived and taught in Philly and the Main Line for 10 years so I won’t need to see the sites. 

 If I Decide to fly, I’ll look at the hotel you’re talking about.

Edited September 17, 2018 by NewEnglandBull

[Bausfkid]

10 hours ago, &rew Bull said:

The prices by the airport look really good. I'm seeing a price of $136/night for the Doubletree down there. I'm not sure about the safety of that immediate area but can't imagine it being too bad because it's in the airport property. I'm sure @Bausfkid would know a lot better than most of us.

At this point, staying there is probably our best bet for making the trip. We're avoiding Airbnb for this trip because we can't attend a night game and there's no such thing as a full refund through the service.

Everything near the airport is safe.  A large cluster of hotels and all are solid.  There's even a bad casino very close. 

If driving and distance are not a big deal Atlantic City is about an hour from the stadium and that time of year prices and crowds are good.  

Philly has a very good train system.  There's always the burbs and take the train to Broad Street.  Very close walk to the stadium from there.  

Go Bulls!

[NJBull]

It is the weekend of the Philly Marathon and half marathon.  They start very early so anyone from out of town running stays at a hotel.  I did when I ran it in 2015.  

[NewEnglandBull]

2 hours ago, NJBull said:

It is the weekend of the Philly Marathon and half marathon.  They start very early so anyone from out of town running stays at a hotel.  I did when I ran it in 2015.  

Is the marathon on Saturday or Sunday?

[Triple B]

3 hours ago, NewEnglandBull said:

Is the marathon on Saturday or Sunday?

 

On 9/16/2018 at 6:50 PM, &rew Bull said:

The race is on Sunday and runs through Center City and West Philly. That's something good to keep in mind when thinking about getting out of the city on Sunday. Here's the map of the route: https://philadelphiamarathon.phila.gov/#/full

 

[NJBull]

Half is Saturday and full is Sunday. Separated 2 years ago to fit more runners and $

[Bausfkid]

Looking forward to this weekend.  Looks like football weather, very crisp.  

Lightning are playing Flyers at 1 pm on Saturday.  

Will be busy at the the Sports Complex.  We are doing the alumni tailgate at Xfinity.

Go Bulls!

[NewEnglandBull]

Well I thought it over. 12 hours round trip in what will possibly be a loss is something I am not going to do. If I lived a little closer maybe I would but I would rather be wrong in watching on tv than right driving home after a loss. 

[Bausfkid]

C'mon man!  It's entertainment.  Come and have a good time.  Win or lose you get to see the Bulls.

[NewEnglandBull]

14 minutes ago, Bausfkid said:

C'mon man!  It's entertainment.  Come and have a good time.  Win or lose you get to see the Bulls.

You drive a hard bargain my friend. But since it’s looking like a Tampa bowl I am thinking that is my future instead.