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Old 01-27-2020, 06:08 PM   #271
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Absolutely - I also work at a German company, and the German's religiously tell me, "Look, if you have the time, drive to Toronto - the flights are like 2/3 of the price of flying out of the US."

I looked or flights tihs summer? Direct flights from YYZ to Da Vinci in Rom are like $670. It's dirt cheap (relatively speaking).

So - for the rest of you - if you're close to a canadian city - check it out - might be worth your while.
I flew out of YYZ on my first trip (2014). Since then NYC flights have gone down and that's where I fly out of.
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    Morning spac.

    Put in my requests for pits for all 4 shows this summer. Can’t wait to get them all!

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    Morning spac.

    Put in my requests for pits for all 4 shows this summer. Can’t wait to get them all!

    Ain't a snow-b....

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    Alright...my sister-in-law lives above Millvale. Walking distance to Grist House.
    Oh yeah - my local watering hole, Sidelines, is in Millvale, so I'm there quite a bit - and I routinely make the Millvale / Sharpsburg run to load up the beer fridge - Grist House, Dancing Gnome and Hitchhiker - probably Pittsburgh's three best breweries (well, Brew Gentlemen is the one that's otu of the way and they're probably in there) so I'm there a fair amount (Millvale).
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    I flew out of YYZ on my first trip (2014). Since then NYC flights have gone down and that's where I fly out of.
    Nice - yeah - wherever you can get the cheapest flight quite honestly - NYC is an hour further away for me than YYZ. And I have family in Woodbridge up in Toronto.
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    Oh yeah - my local watering hole, Sidelines, is in Millvale, so I'm there quite a bit - and I routinely make the Millvale / Sharpsburg run to load up the beer fridge - Grist House, Dancing Gnome and Hitchhiker - probably Pittsburgh's three best breweries (well, Brew Gentlemen is the one that's otu of the way and they're probably in there) so I'm there a fair amount (Millvale).
    We like to go to Howard’s in Millvale for our dive bar. Been to all of those breweries except Brew Gentleman (but have heard of it). Brother and sister in law are big time beer people.

    Ever heard of La Botticella in Rome?... Pittsburgh bar!
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    Old 01-28-2020, 06:58 AM   #277
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    We like to go to Howard’s in Millvale for our dive bar. Been to all of those breweries except Brew Gentleman (but have heard of it). Brother and sister in law are big time beer people.

    Ever heard of La Botticella in Rome?... Pittsburgh bar!
    I have indeed heard of it - but never been. It's definitely on the list! Did you say you're going to Italy this year? Do you knwo when you're going?
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    I have indeed heard of it - but never been. It's definitely on the list! Did you say you're going to Italy this year? Do you knwo when you're going?
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    Old 01-28-2020, 07:45 AM   #279
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    Much earlier than me - i'm not going until August.
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    Much earlier than me - i'm not going until August.
    Sounds very hot. First time I went it was the end of July. Brutal.
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    Sounds very hot. First time I went it was the end of July. Brutal.
    Yes and no - you're totally correct, but up in the mountains where my family comes from, it's quite comfortable.
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    Got a good scare today when an announcement for our annual finance meeting dropped into my inbox. Luckily the trip is the week after SPAC. Phew!
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    We like to go to Howard’s in Millvale for our dive bar. Been to all of those breweries except Brew Gentleman (but have heard of it).
    Brew Gentleman is underrated in the Pittsburgh beer scene. Dancing Gnome should rightfully take the top, but Hitchhiker/BG/Grist are all mostly on par (IMO)
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    Brew Gentleman is underrated in the Pittsburgh beer scene. Dancing Gnome should rightfully take the top, but Hitchhiker/BG/Grist are all mostly on par (IMO)
    They really are, but it's partially of their own doing. They don't can, and that's the way that scene has been going in order to reach a wider audience. So you basically have to be on site to try their stuff. I think it's really hurt them in a way, but you're not wrong about the product. BG is fantastic. I actually think BG is solidly in 2nd place ahead of Grist and Hitchhiker (unless we want to expand the radius to include Hightower which is in Rayland, OH, which probably is right there with Dancing Gnome - fantastic brewery if you haven't tried it).

    BG gets its due from me - problem is that I'm close to the other three, so I get to BG far less often, so sometimes I forget about them, whereby I'm at the other 3 every other weekend.
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    Drinking on a Treeehouse Gggreennn to deal with some work shit. Thanks Lexie!
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    Drinking many Treehouse and others beers to deal with work shit as well.
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    Drinking wine to deal with work this week!

    F&@k the calories
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    F&@k the calories
    Agreed about the calories

    And I’m drinking because of wine haha
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    Agreed about the calories



    And I’m drinking because of wine haha


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    Drinking many Treehouse and others beers to deal with work shit as well.
    I feel like we are all in the same boat....

    Finishing touches on resume...
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    My nonsense is so bad I’m not even in the mood to drink.... THAT is bad.
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    My nonsense is so bad I’m not even in the mood to drink.... THAT is bad.
    I have some gateway drug suggestions
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    Oh sure... that's all I need...
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    Drinking on a Treeehouse Gggreennn to deal with some work shit. Thanks Lexie!
    This sounds fantastic - that one is still on my bucket list.

    I haven't had a drink since January 4. My month off is almost up - next Thursday I'll be in Tampa to see my Penguins play the Lightning and to get out of this cold for a little. No chance that I WON'T be stopping at Angry Chair on my way to Amalie Arena and picking up a cubano at Bodega.
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    Hey all!

    First year making the trip to SPAC, I've got four in my group and we' like to sit together so it looks like lawn is my only option in terms of requests.

    How does the lawn in SPAC compare to West Palm or Atlanta? Does the lineup to get a good viewpoint require much camping?

    Loving all the pointers about Saratoga as well. I have a good friend flying in from Ireland to hang in NYC for the week and join me for her first DMB shows. Seems like a lot of fun to explore during the day.
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    Hey all!

    First year making the trip to SPAC, I've got four in my group and we' like to sit together so it looks like lawn is my only option in terms of requests.

    How does the lawn in SPAC compare to West Palm or Atlanta? Does the lineup to get a good viewpoint require much camping?

    Loving all the pointers about Saratoga as well. I have a good friend flying in from Ireland to hang in NYC for the week and join me for her first DMB shows. Seems like a lot of fun to explore during the day.
    Traditionally the lawn is rough for DMB. You can stake out a great spot, but once it fills in, it REALLY fills in with little regard for personal space...especially Saturday.
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    That said, I’m old with cranky knees...and don’t really drink. I’m there for the music and have no use the addled masses of the intoxicated. It’s an experience, but not typical of every lawn and/or band at SPAC or other venues.
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