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Posted: 8/31/2007 7:58:21 AM | I attended the get together in Brunswick, Ohio last week, and had a great time!! It seems to me, that enough people live within driving distance of the 'Burg, that we should be able to throw one heeluva bash, so.......let's sign up, and I will co-ordinate something to remember.......I hope
C'mon fishies... .........sign up now and let's party!!!! The date is tentative, but there are a ton of places we can meet....the Boardwalk.....Station Square.........let me know what you think!!!!!
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Posted: 9/1/2007 9:53:38 AM | OK fishies..........I have two places that can accomodate us on September 29, a saturday. Both places will have space for us from 8:00pm till 2:00am.
The first is Dave and Busters at the Waterfront in Homestead. Lots to do, good food, but no reasonable hotels nearby.
The second is The Boardwalk in the strip district. Good food, dancing and stuff, and some reasonable motels not too far away. I personally prefer Dave and Busters, 'cause I love the games!!!!!
Soooooo.......I've read here that some folks think there's not much going on in the 'Burg......let's show'em different!!!  
Sign up.....or at least show some interest, and we can have a great time!!!!! | |
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Posted: 9/1/2007 2:03:27 PM | Hi Daniel,
I think Dave & Busters at the Waterfront is a good idea too. I'm not sure where you are in Pittsburgh or what you consider a reasonable hotel rate, but there is a Hampton Inn and a Comfort Inn in West Mifflin. It's about a 10 minute drive from the Waterfront. I checked their rates for the 29th. Comfort Inn has both King rooms and two Doubles in a room, smoking and non-smoking for $100/night. Hampton Inn only had King rooms available and they're $159/night.
There's also a new hotel right in the Waterfront, but I can't remember the name of it. I'm not sure, but I think it's a Suite hotel...so their rates probably aren't any better than the ones mentioned above...but it would definitely be close and less driving for anyone planning on drinking. It might be a Spring Hill Suites...not sure. This place would be nice for anyone from out of town who could spend the day at the Waterfront shopping etc.
Good luck in planning this and please keep us posted.
Thanks,
Debbie | |
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Posted: 9/1/2007 2:20:39 PM | Update...it was bothering me that I couldn't think of the hotel at the Waterfront. I found it! It's a Courtyard Marriott. They have King rooms with a sofa bed or rooms with two Queen beds...the rate for either room is $149/night. The whole hotel is non-smoking though. They also have a breakfast buffet every morning...which isn't included in the price. There's also an indoor heated pool.
I hope this helps. | |
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Posted: 9/3/2007 6:51:28 AM | This sounds "COOL"!!!!!
Hopefully, People will post if they plan to attend!
Anyone who would like to carpool or convoy from Harrisburg area, get in touch
with me.
Just post final destination and info. I plan to attend!!!  | |
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Posted: 9/4/2007 6:41:45 PM | Hi Folks,
I like Dave and Buster's. The end of Sept. would be good for me. Also there are some motels on Route 51 near the Century Shopping Plaza. Their rates are a little under $50. and they are modern, very clean and secure. Also have family that have a very nice bar on Carson Street in the South Side if anyone wants to leave early and go somewhere else. They also have good food and entertainment.
Let me know when and I am sure I can make it. | |
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Posted: 9/5/2007 8:11:05 AM | sorry folks........I am self-employed, and have the chance to accept a job in California that is about 6 weeks in duration. That puts me in California well past September 29, and since I am taking the job, I cannot put together the get-together.
I really want to meet some of the fine people from the Pittsburgh area that frequent this site, and I hope that something can be put together later in the year.
Best of luck to all!!!
Danialk | |
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Posted: 9/5/2007 4:21:09 PM | HOLD THE BOAT!!!!!!
WE CAN STILL HAVE A GET TOGETHER!!!!!
LETS ALL AGREE ON A PLACE AND TIME AND JUST DO IT!!!!!!!
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Posted: 9/6/2007 7:24:49 PM | | well hurry up on the place and time.. i'm cool any sat night except this up comming.. i got my kids :) and their better than goin drinkin.. ugly dog in crafton 5 in off greentree exit many hotels around.. near park way center mall darts dj and pool tables.. better one is dormont lanes.. it's byob but they have all night thing it's dirt cheap we all can make asses out of the bunch of us | |
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Posted: 9/8/2007 8:37:10 AM | It's nice to see someone in the Pittsburgh area is planning some kind of get together. I went to one up in Sharon for St. Patricks Day and it was nice.
I start bowling on Sept. 15 and it runs every other Saturday. So depending on when and where (I'm in Butler) the "Pittsburgh Bash" is, I would try to make it.
I'll keep checking back! | |
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Posted: 9/8/2007 7:59:58 PM | | I'll keep checking back on this one, too. | |
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Posted: 9/9/2007 9:30:44 AM | Hi just got on this line last week,still checking it out,but I was interested in some of the get togethers,and I came across your ad,too bad you will be away.
I was also interested in the fact you're in real estate,so am I.
I work for a small agency,Hometown Properties, located in Blawnox,for the last 6 yrs.
y broker,Chris Fanto is trying to develop property in Leechburg,over 100 lots, we need builders. Maybe we can help each other. My cell is 412-855-3349 or office 412-828-5677 ext 93 let's talk Joanne Kiley | |
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Posted: 9/23/2007 11:47:40 AM | | Hs there been anything definite planned for this meet?? Dave and Busters is only 5 minutes from me would love to go would be good to meet up with some fellow fishies will check back to see if any replies... | |
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Posted: 9/23/2007 5:21:37 PM | | hi... you should start a party thread for this, that way people can sign up! | |
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Posted: 9/29/2007 8:45:49 AM | Hey Danialk....when you get back in town if you think about trying to set up another meet let me know...I tried to send you a message but unfortunately I am 1 year too old for you and I can't send you any messages LOL. So if you check this thread please let me know if you are going to try to set up another meet.
Thanks
Rose | |
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Posted: 10/1/2007 6:12:10 PM | | This is my first time checking here. Wish I would have known about the forums sooner. I was out on the 29th. anyway. I probably could have stopped by and added to my fun for the day. Let me know if anything else goes on that may be interesting. | |
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Posted: 10/2/2007 1:13:29 PM | Has anything been decided for this as in date and time? I'm guessing it'll be at Dave 'n Busters at the Waterfront?
COUNT ME IN!  | |
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Posted: 10/3/2007 2:33:42 AM | | Oh, I assumed this actually, already happened. I'll check back to see if anything goes on with this. Maybe I can still get together and have fun with you guys. | |
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Posted: 10/4/2007 7:16:28 AM | Rather than something that costs this sort of money, D&B is expensive, or doing something in the evenings, what about a meet at one of the local parks for a picnic? More to do, to get up, walk around, and such.
We've had some good gatherings at parks like McConnells Mills, Raccoon Creek (both with big open picnic areas) and some other places around town.
As someone who has run events among "strangers" ... renting a room or hall for an event, especially with firm commitments from people, is a risky (and expensive) proposition. Using restaurants is an iffy thing, since you can't predict who else will be there, and it can be expensive for people on limited budgets to justify (and thus, they won't show up).
What works well is to have a regular meeting place,and people who are active about showing up. Coffee on wednesdays at one venue, desserts on thursdays at another. Maybe a themed coffee and cake or bagels on tuesdays. Give people something to look forward to, so if they can't show up one day, they will the next week. And, they can start to plan for it.
Each "event" needs an organizer or two, and can be located at different places around town. There are several sites that can help coordinate this, such as Meetup.com and Yahoo Groups (I haven't used).
If these weekly "schmoozes" are successful, larger events can be drawn from the people who show up to the various weekly ones.
This time of year may seem "perfect" to organize some big event, but you'll be competing with all the other events from work, family, and groups people already belong to - especially on weekends.
Weekday "unwinds" around town are probably the best bet(s).
But, it's always inertia. People want to show up to something established and worth their time, no one wants to be the first, or only one.
Catch-22. it has to exist to attract people, but it has to attract people to exist.
Scott
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Posted: 10/4/2007 7:27:46 AM | >> Soooooo.......I've read here that some folks think there's not much
>> going on in the 'Burg......let's show'em different!!!
We have a new publication coming out that is hoping to do just that. We have an idea for a slightly different best of the 'burgh concept, that focuses on things to do, not places to shop -- and given the state of our roads -- how to get there ;)
We've met with two printers, and have a bunch of content. The next step is securing enough advertising to go to print. We want to be in-print so people can carry it with them, and if one venue is blocked, or your date's interests change, you'll have a reference for another place. On-line is nice, but it has its limits. (And we don't want to be as big and tacky as the Entertainment book!)
We hope to be bi-monthly, and the "best" will change issue to issue based on patron feedback, so a new place has just as much chance of being #1 or "the best" as some old establishment, and they can't rest on their laurels. The ratings will change regularly on-line, the print version will be drawn from that. It won't ever be "dusty" because it was printed last December, or February, it will never be more than 2 months old, and the on-line version will be somewhat up to the minute.
Pittsburgh *NEEDS* something like this, and hopefully everyone who has been beating their heads against the walls at night looking for something to do, or something to do on the weekends will have some choices.
If you have ideas for things to _DO_ in the burgh, especially for the dating crowd, rather than the family crowd, please pass them on. If you have something going on that needs more people to show up, let us know. The first issue we hope to get out before TG, which means we have a lot of work ahead of us.
Oh, and it will be a "free" publication, distributed around town. We haven't thought about subscriptions, as mailing is a whole other issue. (pardon the pun)
Scott
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Posted: 10/4/2007 12:42:30 PM | | That sounds like a great idea, body! I know Raccoon Creek is very nice and kinda central for everyone in the area. Course there's always South or North Park. Instead of all of us talking about doing something though, why don't we just plan on getting together like next weekend somewhere? | |
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Posted: 10/4/2007 5:22:40 PM | Under my old screen name here I tried to get up some interest in a free Pittsburgh activity in July. Admittedly it was short notice but, anyway, the "trial" balloon went over like a "lead" balloon. See for yourself: http://forums.plentyoffish.com/datingPosts7672854.aspx
I applaud your input BodyArtist! Your ideas make a lot of sense.
I won't be trying to organize anything in the near future but I will continue to check on anyone else's attempts here.
My own socializing options have always been limited by allergies to cigarette smoke. Outdoor events are great for me. | |
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Posted: 10/6/2007 7:57:07 AM | Well, next weekend would be good. But I work saturdays, so I only have sunday off. That doesn't mean any one else can't arrange a meet up on saturday somewhere. Inertia is the killer. People have to pick a time/place and just show up.
At a park, the weather is always a variable but if nice and dry, the organizers should plan on bringing ice and cups and small plates. Everyone else should bring some snack food and a bottle of soda or juice, and it becomes a "nibble" thing. No one is out a lot. If someone has a big hot jug, they could bring coffee. Just simple, until or unless there is a real show of hands to make it worthwhile to get burgers or dogs and make a real picnic. Other than gas, it shouldn't cost anyone more than about $5 for a bag or box of something a bottle of drink.
Maybe people should bring their cameras, and make it a photo day. See who can take the best pictures of something, or each other (and get new photos for your profile). That's a good ice breaker, people tend to get silly.
Not everyone wants to get active like playing ball, or running around, and the wind/weather may make trying to play cards very difficult, but a few decks of cards from the dollar store can work well. Simple games like fish, war, or crazy 8's. Let's people talk and interact without thinking too hard.
This time of year, pittsburgh weather is so variable - it could be 70's and sunny, or 50's and rainy. | |
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Posted: 10/6/2007 7:58:55 AM | >> I applaud your input BodyArtist! Your ideas make a lot of sense.
Thanks.
But, we still have to overcome the inertia and get something moving :) The road to solitude is paved with good ideas ;) (Or something like that ) | |
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Posted: 10/10/2007 12:25:43 PM | | What about Seven Springs on Sunday. Since there is no Stiller game and all. It is Fall Festival time there and only costs the gas to get there. Live bands all day....... It's going to be nice enought for us bikers to meet and ride up the mountain... ???????? Oh ! non-bikers welcome also........ lol | |
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