Monthly Archives: April 2012

We Seen It On The Twitter: Pyrotopia Fire Festival

Achievement: #42. 3 Events We Learn About from Twitter

Have you ever had one of those nights where you just think, “Gosh, I wish I was filthy rich so I could run out to the store and buy a sweet digital SLR camera so I can take some wicked … Continue reading

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Bloomfield Sandwich Shop: Not Just For Breakfast

Achievement: #2. Lunch at Bloomfield Sandwich Shop

You know those annoying Olive Garden commercials that say, “When you’re here, you’re family!”? They annoy me because, despite any wonderful service I may have received at a local Olive Garden restaurant, I can’t say I’ve ever felt like family. … Continue reading

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Rallying The Troops In Front Of Mario’s TV

Achievement: #97. Watch a Game on Mario’s TV

Well, right now (two hours before puck drop) might not be the best time to write this entry but… it might also be the very best time. You see, if you’ve dropped off the face of the earth in the … Continue reading

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Downtown Restaurant Warriors: Bossa Nova

Achievement: #29. 10 More Groupons | #45. Try 10 House Specialty Drinks | #67. 10 Downtown Restaurants

Last night, after I returned home from a second viewing of The Hunger Games (totally got my mum addicted now too… whoops), we decided to catch a late dinner that would qualify for an Achievement. The problem with this, of … Continue reading

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Our Friend Jim Attends His First Pirates Home Opener

Achievement: #70. Take Jim to His First Buccos Home Opener

It’s no secret that we love the Buccos. Our horrible lovely baseball team was one of the things that brought Michael and me together when we first met. How many bottles of cheap wine did we go through, watching the … Continue reading

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Downtown Restaurant Warriors: Habitat In The Fairmont

Achievement: #67. 10 Downtown Restaurants

Well, I still have about eight billion West Coast-trip-related things to post about, but in the essence of staying *moderately* chronological otherwise, I’ve decided to put the emphasis on the up-and-coming Pittsburgh Achievements, and work the California blogs in as … Continue reading

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A Touristy Day In Seattle

Achievement: #95. Seattle for a Day

And now, it’s time for Part Two of our exciting Seattle adventure! Prior to our trip, I bought one of those Eyewitness Travel Guides for the entire Pacific Northwest (I’m a total nerd about travel guides, and this series in … Continue reading

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