20031101--Pittsburgh Meet--INDEXED

[KathyFP]

Has there ever been a Pittsburgh Meet????

[disneyluvers]

I'm wondering too. It would be a great way to meet fellow disers :chat: and still get home to take care of my boys (and cats.. I can't forget the cats.)


Michele:wave2:

[The LK 4]

I haven't been around too long, but I don't recall seeing any info about a meet since I've joined the DIS. I know of quite a few Pittsburghers on the DIS. Maybe someone can pick a Saturday and a mall with a Disney store and we can all get together!

I vote for Ross Park Mall or South Hills Village!

[helenabear]

Pittsburgh meet??? Hmmm... not too terribly far away from here :teeth: Even if there has been one before, I think it's probably time to try for another ;)

[Ranatra]

There hasn't been a Pittsuburgh meet since I've been on the DIS. (3 years) We kept talking about having one, even got to the planning stages once, but it fell apart for lack of interest. It seems we have a lot more Pittsburghers now, so maybe we can get one together. I love the idea of Ross Park Mall!

[Trish5768]

Count me in if we do-That would be awesome, even better than being tagged! :p

[Pam]

I could handle the Ross Park Mall!!

[shamrock bunch]

Ross Park wouldn't be bad for me either. Maybe November 1st?

[Towncrier]

Pittsburgh??? Is that somewhere near Cleveland??? :teeth:

I'll come to your Pittsburgh meet if some of you promise to come to my Memorial Day picnic.

[Dan Murphy]

Is that close to Chicago??

[helenabear]

Is this mall easy to find???

I think the 1st might work for me... might drag DH along too. Any other days to throw out (just in case)?

[The LK 4]

Everything is close to Pittsburgh if you buy a plane ticket! ;)

TC - your Memorial Day meet may be a possibility for us in 2004....

[helenabear]

John & Dan... my answer is the same for you both...

It's close enough ;)

[The LK 4]

Elaine, the mall is very easy to find. Of course, you will be driving on the turnpike and getting off at my exit anyway, so we'll drive down together!

I guess the 8th could be an alternate date, but let's see how the interest is for the 1st at Ross Park Mall?


edited to add: another bonus reason to come on the 1st is that maybe the Disney Store will be having a huge Halloween sale that day!

[helenabear]

LK, I like the way you think!!!! I need to get a rough idea of how long it will take me to get there... I am guessing three hours though. But couldn't miss this one!!!

[Towncrier]

Easy to find? In Pittsburgh?? We are talking about the Pittsburgh that's in Pennsylvania, aren't we?

I've gotten seriously lost in Pittsburgh on at least a couple of occasions. I guess that I'm just accustomed to all the straight roads in NE Ohio.

Do you have an address for the mall that I could plug into Microsoft Streets & Trips?

***** UPDATE *****

I answered my own question. I found a link to Ross Park Mall:

http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=158

[helenabear]

See John, that's why should be like me... drive so far and then just bum rides the rest of the way ;)

[Towncrier]

That's how I got to Indianapolis a couple of years ago. I bummed a ride with Marla. Maybe Dan can pick me up on the way from Chicago to Pittsburgh. :teeth:

[mousefan]

We did have a Pgh meet a few years ago, it was mostly pin collectors from the collectors board. Because of having folks come in from Ohio and NY area we had it at Max and Erma's by Exit 3 of the Pa. turnpike that was about the easiest place for folks coming in from the west, the city area , and those coming from the north . easy access on and off the turnpike, and I-79 We even got to celebrate Epcotkilterfan's birthday with a great cake thanks to her mom!!!!!! think we ended up having around 20 there.

can't make it on the 1st , will be in WDW
but maybe another time.

[evilqueenfan]

A meet in Pittsburgh! :Pinkbounc I would love to attend.

[jcemom]

I might be able to meet on the 1st. I'm not sure where Ross Park Mall is, but I guess I could find out.

Then again, I ALWAYS get lost in Pittsburgh! Once I get north of West Mifflin, forget it! :eek:

[Ranatra]

The 1st works for me! The 8th is DS's Birthday dinner.

[paras4ri]

Originally posted by The LK 4
Everything is close to Pittsburgh if you buy a plane ticket! ;)

Are you buying LK??? ;)

[Nick@ VB+OKW]

Originally posted by helenabear
I need to get a rough idea of how long it will take me to get there... I am guessing three hours though.

Columbus(OSU campus) to Youngstown will take you 2 1/2 hrs....from Youngstown to Ross Park Mall will be 1 hr 15 minutes so you are looking at 3 hrs 45 minutes at least.;)

[The LK 4]

Originally posted by jcemom
I might be able to meet on the 1st. I'm not sure where Ross Park Mall is, but I guess I could find out.

Then again, I ALWAYS get lost in Pittsburgh! Once I get north of West Mifflin, forget it! :eek:

I grew up in West Mifflin near Century III Mall!

[helenabear]

Originally posted by Nick@ VB+OKW
Columbus(OSU campus) to Youngstown will take you 2 1/2 hrs....from Youngstown to Ross Park Mall will be 1 hr 15 minutes so you are looking at 3 hrs 45 minutes at least.;)
Well I wouldn't head up as far north as Youngstown... I'll just take 70 straight to the turnpike... that should only be about 200 miles and depending on how fast my little car can fly ;) just under 3 hours is doable.

But if LK is buying air tickets..... ;)

[The LK 4]

Elaine, better plan on flying - in your car !:p

[firstmickey]

Oh Yes! A Pittsburgh meet sounds good!

Ross Park Mall is good.

There is a Max and Ermas close to 79 and the turnpike (old exit 3) in Cranberry Twp. (the place where we are currently in a state of emergency due to bad storms.)

BTW, what exactly do you do at a meet???:grouphug:

[The LK 4]

firstmickey, I'm thinking we can meet at the Disney Store and then move on to the food court for lunch and good conversation. Feel free to bring pictures of your WDW trips. A meet is just a great way to meet other DISers in your area and get to know them a little bit better.

[brernurse]

A Pittsburgh Meet sounds good to me. I am new to the boards and would love to meet some of the people who write on here. November 1st or 8th is good for me. The Ross Park Mall is a great place to meet also.:)

[shamrock bunch]

Brernurse - you probably live real close to The LK 4.

Looks like we have quite a few people who can make it the 1st. Do we want to say around 12:00 or 1:00 for the meet?

[KathyFP]

I can't do the 1st will be at WDW. If you have a meet on the 1st, I just ask that you schedule another one for in the future so that I can attend.

:chat: :grouphug:

[The LK 4]

Oh no Kathy! I mean, great that you'll be in WDW, but I can't believe you started this thread about a meet and the date we are all discussing is the one day you won't be available. :( The good news is we are getting lots of interest, so I'm sure it won't be too hard to organize lots of Pittsburgh meets in the future.

[KathyFP]

I agree! I believe that we will many more in the future. You all can share with me the details. I will check the board that night.

[helenabear]

Of course we'll have another that you can make it to Kathy!!!

Originally posted by The LK 4
Elaine, better plan on flying - in your car !:p
Don't tempt me... this newer car of mine is a speedy little thang ;)

[Dan Murphy]

I think Pittsburgh is a bit far. Sure would love to though, what great people here!!!!! :bounce:

[KathyFP]

You can watch the Guardian and think about us :smooth:

[shamrock bunch]

Sorry about the date Kathy.:( We will definitely have more in the future!

[Jiminy102]

I would love a Pittsburgh meet but unfortunately I am out of town both those dates!!! Maybe the ext one I can make it!!!

[corky805]

Hello:wave:

I would probably be available on the 1st as well...it could be an inpromptu celebration for the release of "Brother Bear" too!!::yes::

I don't spend much time on the community board but would love to meet some other Dis'ers and Ross Park is perfect for me!!

[KathyFP]

We will do another so that I can attend.

[jcemom]

Originally posted by The LK 4
I grew up in West Mifflin near Century III Mall!
I actually live between Uniontown and Morgantown, WV -- when anyone asks I usually say I'm from Pittsburgh just because everyone knows where it is...lol! Morgantown would be much more accurate, but it's a different state and all...

I go to Century III when I can, Uniontown Mall stinks. How far is Ross Park Mall from Century III?

[shamrock bunch]

Originally posted by jcemom
How far is Ross Park Mall from Century III?

It's about 30-40 minutes. You keep heading on 51N towards Pittsburgh, go through the Liberty Tubes, and head out 279N towards Erie, then there is an exit for McKnight Rd. The mall is about 10 minutes up the road on the right. There might be an easier way if you go on Mapquest.

[jcemom]

Thanks!

[RumpleMom]

Count me in for Ross Park Mall Nov. 1

Where? Disney Store

When? 1:00

Who can make it?

[The LK 4]

I'm in. Shall we say 1:00 at TDS and then move to the food court at 1:30?

[helenabear]

Sounds good to me! I'll put it on the calendar!!!

Had a good run while it did ;)

[WebmasterBarry]

I would come, but Kennywood isn't open on the 1st. :(

[Amy]

I'd LOVE to come to a Pgh. meet, but I can't make it Nov. 1 (DS's last marching band competition). :( Keep me in mind for the next one, though!!

[BethR]

Someday I would love to attend a Pittsburgh Meet, but unfortunately DH and I will be in Lewisburg, PA for our DD's school's Parent's Weekend.

Thank you for thinking of this and for posting on "other" boards (since I would not know about it any other way. ;) ) Please alert me of any future dates!

Have fun! :)

[mbswats]

Originally posted by Amy
I'd LOVE to come to a Pgh. meet, but I can't make it Nov. 1 (DS's last marching band competition). :( Keep me in mind for the next one, though!!

Are you going to be at the PIMBA competition at EF? My DD will be competing that day also.

Mary

[Amy]

Yes, Mary we'll be at EF for the PIMBA competition. My DS is in the Gateway band - he's in 8th grade and this is his first year - plays trumpet. What band is your DD with?

[KathyFP]

Who is in charge of the picture to share with those of us who can't make it?

[mousefan]

Gateway, my old high school...( and my sons also ) ...sorry won't make the meet either will be partying with the mouse ::MickeyMo

[shamrock bunch]

Kathy, don't worry. We'll take some digital pics to post.

[mbswats]

Originally posted by Amy
Yes, Mary we'll be at EF for the PIMBA competition. My DS is in the Gateway band - he's in 8th grade and this is his first year - plays trumpet. What band is your DD with?

That is too funny - my DD is in the Gateway band too! She is in 9th grade - colorguard. She is excited about regionals tomorrow.

Mousefan - I graduated from Gateway also. 20 year reunion coming up next month - can't believe its been that long already!

[Amy]

Mary - guess I'll see you later today! We're getting ready to head to Youngstown. I'll try to look you up!!

[madcoco]

Grew up in the South Hills near Kennywood. Won't be able to make it.:( Will be in to visit my dad two weeks later. Will be there in spirit. Hope someone posts pics. Have a great time. pirate:Mike
PS Does anyone have any Tums? The Steelers are creating some serious heartburn so far this season.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid84/p069c9f3928d1a2b2b1037a162f04937a/faca84de.jpg

[Nick@ VB+OKW]

Originally posted by madcoco
The Steelers are creating some serious heartburn so far this season.

Mike.......couldn't have happened to a nicer team.. "Go Browns"!http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/fingers/fing11.gif

[madcoco]

Mike.......couldn't have happened to a nicer team.. "Go Browns"!
Should have saw that coming. ;)
Yes, Mary we'll be at EF for the PIMBA competition. My DS is in the Gateway band - he's in 8th grade and this is his first year - plays trumpet.Its a small world.( pun intended). Now getting homesick. EF Class of 79 here.pirate:

[KathyFP]

PS Does anyone have any Tums? The Steelers are creating some serious heartburn so far this season.

We are really struggling. I don't know what it is going to take to get back on track.

[shamrock bunch]

I'm more of a Penguins fan, so last night's game against Detroit was outstanding. We hardly ever beat Detroit.

[Dumbo]

Is this meet still on? I would like to go if anyone will be there?


Dumbo

[The LK 4]

Yes, it is still on! I know of a few people who will be there for sure, and hoping many more will show up.

[Miss Jasmine]

Wow this is making me homesick. I moved from PA to FL during the summer between my 9th and 10th grade years. I was in Penn Trafford's marching band and I LOVED competitions. I wish I would have kept up with it in FL but I was so depressed about moving I pretty much shoved everything I enjoyed out of my life. Lesson learned though.

I hope everyone has a great time at the meet!!!!!

[Ranatra]

I'll definately be there! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[candykisses]

Banzai & I will definitely be there! It will be so nice to see everyone!!:wave:

[Towncrier]

We're leaving for Pittsburgh in 15 minutes. See you there. We won't be able to stay very long as we are going to be leaving to pay our respects to Beverly Lynn, one of my DIS buddies, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday. I had hoped that BL would be attending the DISmeet this weekend and that I would be able to see her again.

Prayers for safe travel for all who are attending today's meet.

[Dan Murphy]

Have a good meet, guys, and reminisce some about a good Pittburgh DIS'er, Beverly Lynn. I have her little book here she gave me some time back, Sam McCool's New Pittsurghese. :) She'd enjoy the conversation. Drive carefully everyone.

[firstmickey]

So bummed I had to miss it!
I had to work! (work is so inconvenient)

Please let us know about the next one!

Hope you all had a good time and took lots of pictures!

Donna

[Disbug]

I just got back from a week in Pittsburgh! Stayed downtown at the Westin Convention Center and the Omni William Penn! What a beautiful city! I love coming here and always look forward to going back... unfortunately it's about once every 8 to 10 years!

Hope the meet was great! The Sigma Delta Sorority Sisters are planning a July 2004 meet at the Swan Dolphin Resorts. So, if any of you are in the area next year, stop by!