As evident from lack of posting, I’ve had a pretty busy simmer so far. Between 55+ hour work week schedule, planning a wedding, and moving, I’ve attempted to do a few fun things. I’ve met a few times with my sister’s Meetup knitting group, Stitch and Sip hosted by the lovely Gina. The group is out of my sister’s neighborhood-Northern Liberties/Fishtown area of Philadelphia and as you guessed it, we basically meet at bars and restaurants, drink, talk, and knit. It’s pretty much the best idea ever. I only started knitting a couple months ago when Mackenzie insisted I learned. (Insisted means literally shoving a ball of yarns and wooden needles in my hand and forcing me to knit stitch.)
Luckily for Mackenzie it turns out I’m not half bad at this knitting thing, so I stuck with it. Plus, I like meeting new people and drinking while knitting.
Awesome Fest is responsible for events all over Philadelphia this summer featuring the best 80’s movies, bands, and events. We camped out for Space Balls, the Mel Brooks classic, in my opinion at least.
We were the first ones there—in order to knit before the movie of course! As Mackenzie is the ultimate picnic connoisseur, we both sat on specially made picnic blankets, (made by her,) drinking wine in plastic “camping” wine glasses, and eating strawberry shortcake in mason jars.
Here’s the impressive spread:
Wine (the only thing I provided)
Individual strawberry shortcakes with separate cream bottle which I envy. Never was a summer dessert so portable and attractive.
Plastic camping wine glasses and silverware rollups
Broccoli tuna casserole (yeah, that’s what that is.)
Great company and knitting.
Look at this beauty!
To say the least, I was really impressed by the Awesome Fest
set up. The movie was luckily only an hour and a half since it didn’t start
until nearly 9pm. I love the inflatable screen and the fact that they gave out
tickets to see Flock of Seagulls afterwards…
Watch the progression of attendees...
Mackenzie and I are obviously outdoor movie experts due to
the local Drive In movie theater we always had in our small town. We got the
best spot, which all the latecomers proceeded to crowd all around us blocking
our view. Thank goodness I had a blanket out because they went right to the
edges! But, hey there was a great view of Center City, “refreshments”
If you are in the Philly area this summer, you still have
many chances to catch one of these free movies all over the city, including
ones shown at The Oval, right outside
the Art Museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, which just opened last week.
What are some of your favorite summer events to attend?
Fairs, outdoor movies, festivals, clambakes…cassette player swaps, Star Wars conventions, etc. etc.
Love,
The Cuisiner
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