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Posted by Jay (Member # 5786) on :

From the listing:
Dates & Locations of the Shadow of the Giant Tour

Pittsburgh, PA
Sunday, 13 March - 2:00 p.m.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
2705 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA

MAP

So who all is going? Any plans?

Posted by HesterGray (Member # 7384) on :

That's the closest one to me, but I'm trying to find someone to road trip with. I thought my sister would go, but she seems to be busy that day. My roommate will be on a cruise. My dad only read Ender's Game and didn't like it. (Shocking, I know.) I'm sure I can find someone to drag along though.

Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :

I'll be there!

My girlfriend and I will be there, so we hope to see other hatrackers. Let me know.

--ApostleRadio

Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :

That is cool, I really liked meeting him, and I hope you all have as much fun as I did doing so.

Posted by Alucard... (Member # 4924) on :

I am stuck working, or I would be there. I am actually quite depressed about it and would love meeting fellow Jatraqueros as well as El Mano! But if any of you are driving between Erie and Pittsburgh near a small town called Franklin (just 17 miles off of Interstate 80!), please stop in and say "Hi!".

Posted by Jay (Member # 5786) on :

So what’s for lunch that Sunday?

Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :

Jay...I think you must REALLY love lunch. [Big Grin]

And hey, why not? It's a good meal, often overlooked in light of the whole "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day" thing.

Posted by fiazko (Member # 5812) on :

Hester, where in OH are you?

Posted by HesterGray (Member # 7384) on :

I'm at school in Youngstown, but March 13 falls in spring break, so I'll be driving from home in Lodi.

Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :

Well Jay, if you wanna get some lunch with my girlfriend and I, we are certainly more than willing. email me next week and we can set something up. prolixshore@yahoo.com

--ApostleRadio

Posted by Jay (Member # 5786) on :

Lunch is great. Big dinners are better! I run cause I like to eat or else I’d weigh 700 lbs.

prolixshore – Sounds like a plan! According to the map, it looks like there are number of restaurants nearby. Nadine's Restaurant looks like it’s practically across the street and the Hot Metal Grille is just down the street. I’ve heard some good things about the Hot Metal Grille. Not sure if you had anything specific in mind. I’ll email soon too! Just wanted to get this in here so more can jump on the ban wagon!

Posted by Jay (Member # 5786) on :

5 days till the fun!

Posted by HesterGray (Member # 7384) on :

OK, so my roommate doesn't leave for her cruise until Monday. [Smile]

We'll be there!

I love how this day fell right into spring break. [Smile]

Posted by Jay (Member # 5786) on :

Cool. I’m thinking it might be cool to meet at the Hot Metal Grill http://www.hotmetalgrille.com/ at noon (that's when they open) for a meeting time. Give us time to eat, chat, and get over to the signing which is right down the street.
So….. been trading emails with prolixshore and it sounds like he’s in. So HesterGrey how about you? Interested? The more the merrier!
Any thoughts of place and time? This work?
Anyone else?

Posted by Jay (Member # 5786) on :

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Posted by hugh57 (Member # 5527) on :

I'll be there. [Smile]

Hugh

[edit: I'll be at the signing, that is; I don't think I'll be in Pittsburgh in time for lunch.]

[ March 11, 2005, 05:07 PM: Message edited by: hugh57 ]

Posted by Miro (Member # 1178) on :

I wish I could be there. Pittsburgh is the closest stop to me. Unfortunately, that's still four hours of driving in a car I don't have. [Frown]

Posted by HesterGray (Member # 7384) on :

We'll be there for the signing, but not in time for the lunch rendezvous.

Three more days!!!

Posted by hugh57 (Member # 5527) on :

Looks like I won't be able to make it after all. ::sigh:: I guess I'll have to wait and see what the Magic Street tour looks like,

Hugh

Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :

Jay

We will be there tomorrow at noon for lunch. Hopefully you are still coming. We will be waiting for you. Anyone else who is coming to the signing, I will see you soon. WOOHOO!

--ApostleRadio

Posted by Jay (Member # 5786) on :

ApostleRadio,
I'm not sure I'm going to make it. I went to NYC for the Big East Championship game and as I'm getting home my car is making this strange loud noise. I think it's something in the steering and it seems to be getting worse. I really can’t believe this. It’s just my luck. Hope you get this before heading out, I apologize greatly.

Posted by RackhamsRazor (Member # 5254) on :

WOW! Meeting Mr. Card and his wife was awesome. What nice people. I had a grrrrreat time! [Big Grin]

Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :

Sorry you couldn't make it Jay. We waited for you for a little bit, then went ahead and ate. No big deal. The food was good.

We had a great time at the signing. Pictures taken, books signed, the whole shebang.

Mr. and Mrs. Card were great. Funny, charming, and nice. Even if Uncle Orson did call me insane for travelling to Pitt from South Carolina for spring break. [Wink]

All in all a great time was had. I hope to do it again some time.

--ApostleRadio

Posted by HesterGray (Member # 7384) on :

Prolixshore - And I thought I would get the prize for traveling the farthest! I drove 138 miles to get to Pittsburgh. Kudos to you! [Smile]