Page 1 of 2

New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 1:42 pm
by Balaguer
I wasn't even aware of this forum until I google searched my company name and found a thread about my guitars! Glad I did though, as I use to be very active on guitar/amp forums a few years ago and I miss it. I lost touch after I finished school, entered the real world, bought a house, etc. LIFE.

Anyway, I'm excited to be here and hopefully will find the time to be a regular poster. I do tend to lurk though. :zomby:

Anyone here from the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA? :rawk:

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 1:44 pm
by crankyrayhanky
I used to be in Philly and the surrounding areas until 2009. Now in AZ, I miss the green trees, Phillies games, Jersey Beaches, seafood, and cheesesteaks.

Welcome aboard!

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 1:46 pm
by Balaguer
crankyrayhanky wrote:I used to be in Philly and the surrounding areas until 2009. Now in AZ, I miss the green trees, Phillies games, Jersey Beaches, seafood, and cheesesteaks.

Welcome aboard!


Nice, thanks! Where in AZ? I lived in Los Angeles for five years and had to move back to PA. I missed those things entirely too much and also wanted to actually see the seasons change.

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 1:53 pm
by Dickarms
hell yeah im glad you found the place and welcome.

had a blast in philly when my ship pulled in there. Philly PD was awesome to us. and the biggest shoutout to Tir Na Nog irish pub. holy crap they took care of us.

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 2:03 pm
by clipless bumper
There's a few Philly/NJ area peeps here - I'm in Elkins Park.

Welcome - where are you located?

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 2:39 pm
by Balaguer
Dickarms wrote:hell yeah im glad you found the place and welcome.

had a blast in philly when my ship pulled in there. Philly PD was awesome to us. and the biggest shoutout to Tir Na Nog irish pub. holy crap they took care of us.


Thanks man! That's awesome. If you ever make it to Philly again, let me know. It is only a 45 minute drive for me.

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 2:41 pm
by Balaguer
mamberg wrote:There's a few Philly/NJ area peeps here - I'm in Elkins Park.

Welcome - where are you located?


Nice! I'm 45 minutes west of Philadelphia near Pottstown, PA.

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 2:46 pm
by VTM
:welcome:

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 2:48 pm
by Balaguer
Slobber Rod wrote::welcome:


Thanks! :rawk:

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:36 pm
by itchyfingers
Welcome to GAB Balaguer!!!

Not from Philly, but I've been there a few times. So, obligatory question: Geno's or Pats, or some hole in the wall us touristas have never heard of?

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:38 pm
by clipless bumper
itchyfingers wrote:Welcome to GAB Balaguer!!!

Not from Philly, but I've been there a few times. So, obligatory question: Geno's or Pats, or some hole in the wall us touristas have never heard of?



Before he answers, I have to get Tony Luke's in the mix!!

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:49 pm
by ajaxlepinski
Welcome to the fold brother.
This is the best guitar/amp forum on the web!!!!!!

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:56 pm
by Balaguer
mamberg wrote:
itchyfingers wrote:Welcome to GAB Balaguer!!!

Not from Philly, but I've been there a few times. So, obligatory question: Geno's or Pats, or some hole in the wall us touristas have never heard of?



Before he answers, I have to get Tony Luke's in the mix!!


I've been to all of them and I honestly can't choose. I'm a glutton and will get one from Geno's and one from Pat's, haha.

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:56 pm
by Balaguer
ajaxlepinski wrote:Welcome to the fold brother.
This is the best guitar/amp forum on the web!!!!!!


Thanks man! :rawk:

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:57 pm
by Ostinato Rubato
ajaxlepinski wrote:Welcome to the fold brother.
This is the best guitar/amp/rap forum on the web!!!!!!


fixed.

Balaguer dude should also know that GAB is the only guitar gear forum on the internet that also has mad rap skills.

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 4:07 pm
by Balaguer
Modest wrote:
ajaxlepinski wrote:Welcome to the fold brother.
This is the best guitar/amp/rap forum on the web!!!!!!


fixed.

Balaguer dude should also know that GAB is the only guitar gear forum on the internet that also has mad rap skills.


Haha, yeah? Can't wait to be hit with the flow.

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 4:11 pm
by Ostinato Rubato
Balaguer wrote:
Modest wrote:
ajaxlepinski wrote:Welcome to the fold brother.
This is the best guitar/amp/rap forum on the web!!!!!!


fixed.

Balaguer dude should also know that GAB is the only guitar gear forum on the internet that also has mad rap skills.


Haha, yeah? Can't wait to be hit with the flow.


We don't fuck around.

http://www.guitarampboard.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=24596&hilit=rap+battle

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 4:29 pm
by ajaxlepinski
Modest wrote:
Balaguer wrote:
Modest wrote:
ajaxlepinski wrote:Welcome to the fold brother.
This is the best guitar/amp/rap forum on the web!!!!!!


fixed.

Balaguer dude should also know that GAB is the only guitar gear forum on the internet that also has mad rap skills.


Haha, yeah? Can't wait to be hit with the flow.


We don't fuck around.

http://www.guitarampboard.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=24596&hilit=rap+battle


Basking in the glory! :)

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 4:53 pm
by Dickarms
itchyfingers wrote:Welcome to GAB Balaguer!!!

Not from Philly, but I've been there a few times. So, obligatory question: Geno's or Pats, or some hole in the wall us touristas have never heard of?


to answer like a snob,
i was standing watch on the pier when the uss wsc was in town. we stand 24 hour duty and have to stay on board that day, as security/emergency response etc. they had stationed a k9 officer to stand watch with us, and he offered to take us out for steaks after. we had to clear it with our duty section leader, but of course he said it was cool as long as we brought home some.

fucking lights and sirens down to east philly. some stand on the side of the road. more permanent than a food truck, but not by much.
bast.

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 5:23 pm
by clipless bumper
Sounds like Tony Luke's - right under I-95, some picnic tables to sit at, order from a window.....

My favorite

Image


BTW - there is no East Philly...

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:11 pm
by skybluegary
:welcome:

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:22 pm
by Balaguer
Modest wrote:
Balaguer wrote:
Modest wrote:
ajaxlepinski wrote:Welcome to the fold brother.
This is the best guitar/amp/rap forum on the web!!!!!!


fixed.

Balaguer dude should also know that GAB is the only guitar gear forum on the internet that also has mad rap skills.


Haha, yeah? Can't wait to be hit with the flow.


We don't fuck around.

http://www.guitarampboard.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=24596&hilit=rap+battle


"The best delay you have is a 9 month wait." That is PURE GOLD. hahaha

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:23 pm
by Balaguer
Dickarms wrote:
itchyfingers wrote:Welcome to GAB Balaguer!!!

Not from Philly, but I've been there a few times. So, obligatory question: Geno's or Pats, or some hole in the wall us touristas have never heard of?


to answer like a snob,
i was standing watch on the pier when the uss wsc was in town. we stand 24 hour duty and have to stay on board that day, as security/emergency response etc. they had stationed a k9 officer to stand watch with us, and he offered to take us out for steaks after. we had to clear it with our duty section leader, but of course he said it was cool as long as we brought home some.

fucking lights and sirens down to east philly. some stand on the side of the road. more permanent than a food truck, but not by much.
bast.


Thats awesome, and sounds about right for Philly ha.

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:31 pm
by Dickarms
mamberg wrote:Sounds like Tony Luke's - right under I-95, some picnic tables to sit at, order from a window.....

My favorite

Image


BTW - there is no East Philly...


thats the place!
i guess southwest philly is what i meant. east would be fucking camden :lol:
it was west/southwest of where the ship was, which was penns landing

Re: New guy from PA

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 7:00 pm
by clipless bumper
That's south philly (all the Italians), west philly is where the Fresh Prince is from, UPenn and Drexel. North Philly is LaSalle and worse. North East Philly are the suburbs the city annexed, and is now full of Russians and other Eastern Bloc peoples. Penns Landing and everything in that side of I-95 would technically be east Philly, but it's not called that. You are right - Camden could also be considered east Philly.