Who's Going to Pittsburgh 6-23-07? *updates pg1*

Left Field ParrotHead · Post by **Left Field ParrotHead** » March 26, 2007 1:26 pm

chippewa wrote:
DrinkingInDover wrote:Still looking for a place to stay. The Holiday Inn (formerly the Country Inn & Suites) is having some kind of pre-party, but this year there will be no shuttle. I read here that some weren't sure if there was a shuttle and some said there definitely wasn't. I called and confirmed today that there is no shuttle (I'll NEED a shuttle...like most!). The search continues. Many hotels in the area seem to have no availability, like the Holiday Inn in Coraopolis.
Still room at the Super 8 in Steubenville, OH. We'll be there trying to keep a bunch of Canukians in line.

We'll get you all p*** up on margaritas and you'll be a pushover. Canuckians will run wild in Steubenville!!!

chippewa · Post by **chippewa** » March 26, 2007 1:29 pm

Left Field ParrotHead wrote:
chippewa wrote:
DrinkingInDover wrote:Still looking for a place to stay. The Holiday Inn (formerly the Country Inn & Suites) is having some kind of pre-party, but this year there will be no shuttle. I read here that some weren't sure if there was a shuttle and some said there definitely wasn't. I called and confirmed today that there is no shuttle (I'll NEED a shuttle...like most!). The search continues. Many hotels in the area seem to have no availability, like the Holiday Inn in Coraopolis.
Still room at the Super 8 in Steubenville, OH. We'll be there trying to keep a bunch of Canukians in line.
We'll get you all p*** up on margaritas and you'll be a pushover. Canuckians will run wild in Steubenville!!!

Canukians Run Wild? Can't wait for the video!

or are all the good parts covered with a computer-generated maple leaf?

DrinkingInDover · Post by **DrinkingInDover** » March 26, 2007 1:46 pm

warmsugar wrote:Got my tickets same day....from the PC. I never bought tix online before & must have checked the box to get them online. Was kind of nice since my friend tossed the tix in the trash last year & her hubby noticed them. She thought it was junk mail. Neighbor had tix go to another neighbors house so this was nice. Holiday Inn 8256 University Blvd, Coraopolis (airport) has party 22nd given by Pgh Parrothead Fan club & Sat. a shuttle bus for about $15 to & from concert. I was told shuttle leaves hotel 1:30/2:00...enough time to enjoy tailgating before concert. See ya there.

I've read this thread 100 times and somehow missed this little bit of information....sorry. Anyway, I've contacted them to find out if there's anything available. Super 8 in Steubenville is looking good, though....

caly · Post by **caly** » March 26, 2007 6:07 pm

chippewa wrote:
DrinkingInDover wrote:Still looking for a place to stay. The Holiday Inn (formerly the Country Inn & Suites) is having some kind of pre-party, but this year there will be no shuttle. I read here that some weren't sure if there was a shuttle and some said there definitely wasn't. I called and confirmed today that there is no shuttle (I'll NEED a shuttle...like most!). The search continues. Many hotels in the area seem to have no availability, like the Holiday Inn in Coraopolis.
Still room at the Super 8 in Steubenville, OH. We'll be there trying to keep a bunch of Canukians in line.

You make that sound like it will be difficult.

Left Field ParrotHead · Post by **Left Field ParrotHead** » March 26, 2007 6:15 pm

caly wrote:
chippewa wrote:
DrinkingInDover wrote:Still looking for a place to stay. The Holiday Inn (formerly the Country Inn & Suites) is having some kind of pre-party, but this year there will be no shuttle. I read here that some weren't sure if there was a shuttle and some said there definitely wasn't. I called and confirmed today that there is no shuttle (I'll NEED a shuttle...like most!). The search continues. Many hotels in the area seem to have no availability, like the Holiday Inn in Coraopolis.
Still room at the Super 8 in Steubenville, OH. We'll be there trying to keep a bunch of Canukians in line.
You make that sound like it will be difficult.

He's partied with me before. He speaks with great experience as to how out of control us Canuckians can get.

Got your tix yet?

caly · Post by **caly** » March 26, 2007 6:21 pm

No, but got the its being printed letter.

caly · Post by **caly** » March 26, 2007 6:22 pm

Is the hotel about 25 minutes away?

caly · Post by **caly** » March 26, 2007 6:23 pm

I see you are home in 4 days....I thought you already were/ Does that mean you are in sandals, shorts and enjoying the sunshine?

Left Field ParrotHead · Post by **Left Field ParrotHead** » March 26, 2007 6:25 pm

caly wrote:Is the hotel about 25 minutes away?

Yep. Closest hotels the other direction is about the same distance.

I went to Pittsburgh last year and the traffic coming from Pittsburgh was awful. Approaching from the other direct may help as far as getting in and out goes. We are staying in a good spot I think.

When are you heading down?

Left Field ParrotHead · Post by **Left Field ParrotHead** » March 26, 2007 6:31 pm

caly wrote:I see you are home in 4 days....I thought you already were/ Does that mean you are in sandals, shorts and enjoying the sunshine?

Flip flops and shorts for sure, but it has been raining for 5 days. No sunshine here.

caly · Post by **caly** » March 26, 2007 6:35 pm

I hope to leave work by 1 and head out then. Looking at the map I am not sure which route we will take. More reasearch is needed.
Bet you will be glad to be home and see a special someone????

Left Field ParrotHead · Post by **Left Field ParrotHead** » March 26, 2007 6:40 pm

caly wrote:I hope to leave work by 1 and head out then. Looking at the map I am not sure which route we will take. More reasearch is needed.
Bet you will be glad to be home and see a special someone????

I will indeed be glad to be home.

And if you need help with the route, perhaps I can help. I know where the good shopping is if that helps.

caly · Post by **caly** » March 26, 2007 6:42 pm

Oh ya....shopping, jimmy and margaritas.......you da man!!
Look forward to meeting you and Heather in person.
This is my 40th Birthday present from my husband....lookin forward to it!!!!

Left Field ParrotHead · Post by **Left Field ParrotHead** » March 26, 2007 7:17 pm

caly wrote:Oh ya....shopping, jimmy and margaritas.......you da man!!
Look forward to meeting you and Heather in person.
This is my 40th Birthday present from my husband....lookin forward to it!!!!

Your in a tough spot too. Having to drive around Lake Erie and all. Don't know which way you should go.

Well, there's a great outlet mall just south of Interstate 80 on Interstate 79. Stopped there last year and did some great shopping.

caly · Post by **caly** » March 26, 2007 7:30 pm

Left Field ParrotHead wrote:
caly wrote:Oh ya....shopping, jimmy and margaritas.......you da man!!
Look forward to meeting you and Heather in person.
This is my 40th Birthday present from my husband....lookin forward to it!!!!
Your in a tough spot too. Having to drive around Lake Erie and all. Don't know which way you should go.

Well, there's a great outlet mall just south of Interstate 80 on Interstate 79. Stopped there last year and did some great shopping.

Damn them...all that talk about the high speed ferry from Port Stanley (10 minutes from me) to Ashtabula. Uh.....2 hours tops. oh well. Looks like Buffalo may be the way to go. When are you heading down?

Left Field ParrotHead · Post by **Left Field ParrotHead** » March 26, 2007 7:44 pm

caly wrote:
Left Field ParrotHead wrote:
caly wrote:Oh ya....shopping, jimmy and margaritas.......you da man!!
Look forward to meeting you and Heather in person.
This is my 40th Birthday present from my husband....lookin forward to it!!!!
Your in a tough spot too. Having to drive around Lake Erie and all. Don't know which way you should go.

Well, there's a great outlet mall just south of Interstate 80 on Interstate 79. Stopped there last year and did some great shopping.
Damn them...all that talk about the high speed ferry from Port Stanley (10 minutes from me) to Ashtabula. Uh.....2 hours tops. oh well. Looks like Buffalo may be the way to go. When are you heading down?

Friday afternoon sometime. Depends on work and such. Hopefully leave around noon or so. Then catch up with the gang in Steubenville, eat and have a few cocktails.

We'll save the shopping for the ride home. Its a welcome break during the drive. Helps the hangovers too.

big john · Post by **big john** » March 27, 2007 9:26 am

Left Field ParrotHead wrote:
caly wrote:Oh ya....shopping, jimmy and margaritas.......you da man!!
Look forward to meeting you and Heather in person.
This is my 40th Birthday present from my husband....lookin forward to it!!!!
Your in a tough spot too. Having to drive around Lake Erie and all. Don't know which way you should go.

Well, there's a great outlet mall just south of Interstate 80 on Interstate 79. Stopped there last year and did some great shopping.

I believe that is called the Grove City Mall. They even have
a little Heinz Outlet with off-the-wall products like pickle pins.

BuckeyeParrothead · Post by **BuckeyeParrothead** » March 27, 2007 11:16 am

DrinkingInDover wrote:Still looking for a place to stay. The Holiday Inn (formerly the Country Inn & Suites) is having some kind of pre-party, but this year there will be no shuttle. I read here that some weren't sure if there was a shuttle and some said there definitely wasn't. I called and confirmed today that there is no shuttle (I'll NEED a shuttle...like most!). The search continues. Many hotels in the area seem to have no availability, like the Holiday Inn in Coraopolis.

The Holiday Inn Airport is definitely doing a shuttle. Here's info:
Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band at the Post Gazette Pavilion, Saturday, June 23rd!!!

Pre-Concert Party, Friday, June 22, 2007. From 5pm-???
Airport Holiday Inn
Rooms $89
Contact Joyce at jbthomas@hipitt.meyerjabara.com to reserve room and bus transportation.
Stay tuned for more details!

DrinkingInDover · Post by **DrinkingInDover** » March 27, 2007 11:31 am

BuckeyeParrothead wrote:
DrinkingInDover wrote:Still looking for a place to stay. The Holiday Inn (formerly the Country Inn & Suites) is having some kind of pre-party, but this year there will be no shuttle. I read here that some weren't sure if there was a shuttle and some said there definitely wasn't. I called and confirmed today that there is no shuttle (I'll NEED a shuttle...like most!). The search continues. Many hotels in the area seem to have no availability, like the Holiday Inn in Coraopolis.
The Holiday Inn Airport is definitely doing a shuttle. Here's info:
Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band at the Post Gazette Pavilion, Saturday, June 23rd!!!

Pre-Concert Party, Friday, June 22, 2007. From 5pm-???
Airport Holiday Inn
Rooms $89
Contact Joyce at jbthomas@hipitt.meyerjabara.com to reserve room and bus transportation.
Stay tuned for more details!

I contacted them yesterday. They still have rooms and spots on the bus available. The bus transportation will be $15 - $20.

parrothead597 · Post by **parrothead597** » March 27, 2007 11:52 am

Pre-Concert Party, Friday, June 22, 2007. From 5pm-???

Who is this for..? anyone at the hotel who is there for Buffett..?? what exactly is it..??? anyone know..??

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Who's Going to Pittsburgh 6-23-07? updates pg1