The Delta Forum Lounge Thread — Everybody is Still Welcome! 2018-2021
Mar 10, 2019, 6:21 pm
#1456
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A three hour tour?
Let's see:
the incline √
the restored train station at the bottom √ Saw the Gateway Clipper Fleet docked at Station Square from the Incline observation deck
the zoo - nope
Point Park (the triangle where the three rivers meet as well as an old fort) √ Viewed from the Incline
Carnegie Institute for the dinosaur bones and the building plus the associated art museum √
the flower place √ Phipps Conservatory
Cathedral of Learning (Pitt) √
the former "bridge to nowhere" I haven't heard the term in years and YEARS! I can't even remember where it is / was! I'll hafto look it up.
pro sports facilities √ Viewed from the Incline, along with the Buhl Science Center and adjacent submarine in the Ohio River, and the Rivers Casino.
the Heinz "factory" √ Kind of . . . . . The Heinz factory, I believe, now makes Del Monte soups, but I did point out the neon continuous pouring ketchup bottle on the current Heinz History Center.
Falling Water - Way too far!
The 9/11 crash site memorial - Also way too far!
Let's see:
the incline √
the restored train station at the bottom √ Saw the Gateway Clipper Fleet docked at Station Square from the Incline observation deck
the zoo - nope
Point Park (the triangle where the three rivers meet as well as an old fort) √ Viewed from the Incline
Carnegie Institute for the dinosaur bones and the building plus the associated art museum √
the flower place √ Phipps Conservatory
Cathedral of Learning (Pitt) √
the former "bridge to nowhere" I haven't heard the term in years and YEARS! I can't even remember where it is / was! I'll hafto look it up.
pro sports facilities √ Viewed from the Incline, along with the Buhl Science Center and adjacent submarine in the Ohio River, and the Rivers Casino.
the Heinz "factory" √ Kind of . . . . . The Heinz factory, I believe, now makes Del Monte soups, but I did point out the neon continuous pouring ketchup bottle on the current Heinz History Center.
Falling Water - Way too far!
The 9/11 crash site memorial - Also way too far!
I had to show him the PPG (Pittsburgh Paints) Arena, because, his hotel in Cranberry was across from where the Penguins practice, and, if you read his post in the new Delta photo thread, he thought that was where they actually play.
For sure!
A three hour tour
Mar 10, 2019, 6:26 pm
#1457
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Mar 10, 2019, 6:32 pm
#1458
In memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Mar 10, 2019, 9:31 pm
#1459
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Mar 10, 2019, 10:38 pm
#1460
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Mar 11, 2019, 4:54 am
#1461
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MAEN everyone. Welcome to the first working day post timechange. Oof.
Mar 11, 2019, 5:10 am
#1462
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MAEN from the JFK T2 SC ... heading to T4 shortly for DCA flight
Mar 11, 2019, 5:16 am
#1463
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I'm happy to see him go. I think that, for what the Steelers received, they should've just kept him and benched him. 
Morning... I'm so not thrilled with the time change and I'm still sick. I'm going to call my PCP this morning and try to get an appointment.
Mar 11, 2019, 5:45 am
#1464
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I for one welcome our DST overlords. No more dark evenings.
Mar 11, 2019, 6:52 am
#1465
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MAEN!
It's a good thing that DST changes on Saturday night. I forgot to change the clocks the night before, but still managed to get to church on time. Work starts a lot earlier on Monday morning though.
It's a good thing that DST changes on Saturday night. I forgot to change the clocks the night before, but still managed to get to church on time. Work starts a lot earlier on Monday morning though.
Mar 11, 2019, 8:04 am
#1466
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I prefer my daylight at the end of the day.
Today is national napping day.
BTW, how do dogs deal with winter and summer time? Their bodies must stay on the same time zone (based on daylight) but walks and meals would suddenly shift by about an hour as would the times that their humans are home versus away working. Do they sleep longer in winter?
Today is national napping day.
BTW, how do dogs deal with winter and summer time? Their bodies must stay on the same time zone (based on daylight) but walks and meals would suddenly shift by about an hour as would the times that their humans are home versus away working. Do they sleep longer in winter?
Mar 11, 2019, 8:33 am
#1467
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I had the absolute pleasure of meeting The Horta here in Pittsburgh yesterday. I happened to spot a post of his that he was in town, so, I picked him up at his hotel, and showed him around town for almost 3 hours, which included a Pittsburgh famous chili dog <his with cheese> from the Original Hot Dog Shop in Oakland! Then, a "must do" stop at the Duquesne Incline observation deck enroute to the airport to catch his southbound Delta flights!
He can decide if he wants to post the chili dog pic!
He can decide if he wants to post the chili dog pic!
We had an awesome time. Dave keeps a pretty full schedule with his business so it was even more awesome that he took the time out to literally chauffeur me around. The chili dog is still hanging around in my belly. It was an experience.
A highly recommended experience for all FT regulars. He’s a walking Pitt encyclopedia and a very gracious host and down-to-earth guy. On a side note, for fellow believers out there, please keep Dave in your prayers ‘cuz he’s the genuine article.
Very happy to add add him to my circle of friends and hope to return the favor one day.
Against my better judgement, the infamous “Horta Hears a Chilli Dog” pic (and don’t you dare post the other one, Dave
).Let’s see who can discern the difference between the hot dog and my portly flanges:
DaveTravels exhibits his mad professional photography skillz on an unworthy subject. Almost as good as my mug shot at the Post Office
Mar 11, 2019, 8:41 am
#1468
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I prefer my daylight at the end of the day.
Today is national napping day.
BTW, how do dogs deal with winter and summer time? Their bodies must stay on the same time zone (based on daylight) but walks and meals would suddenly shift by about an hour as would the times that their humans are home versus away working. Do they sleep longer in winter?
Today is national napping day.
BTW, how do dogs deal with winter and summer time? Their bodies must stay on the same time zone (based on daylight) but walks and meals would suddenly shift by about an hour as would the times that their humans are home versus away working. Do they sleep longer in winter?
Mar 11, 2019, 8:44 am
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my sunrise-attuned dog slept in an extra hour yesterday!
Mar 11, 2019, 8:46 am
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So you make them go "cold turkey" with their meals being suddenly shifted by an hour instead of gradually easing into the new time zone? They'd be happy now, but it must seem cruel and unusual on annual "fall back" day in the autumn.