Category Archives: summer

The Elaborate Monthly: Barbecued Burgers & Salmon Skewers

posted by: | May 30, 2011
Achievement: #34. Have One New Elaborate Homecooked Meal a Month

Well, for our May elaborate meal, we got so elaborate that we added a new piece of equipment to our dinner repertoire: a grill! Yes, we somehow went almost two full years as homeowners without having a grill of our … Continue reading →

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The Bridges Of Pittsburgh: Birmingham & Smithfield

posted by: | September 9, 2010
Achievement: #12. Make a photo documentary of Pittsburgh bridges

The following bridge pictures were taken when we went on our bike ride along the Pittsburgh rivers. This is the view of the Birmingham Bridge from the banks of the Monongahela. The Birmingham connects the Hill District and Oakland to … Continue reading →

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Hangin’ With The Gargoyles At Phipps Conservatory

posted by: | August 26, 2010
Achievement: #61. Go to Phipps

Phipps Conservatory is a fantastic little Pittsburgh gem in Schenley Park where you can go to see an amazing collection of plants and flowers. I know it may not sound all that interesting, but I assure you, Phipps is more … Continue reading →

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A Movie Date At the Twin Hi-Way Drive-In

posted by: | August 17, 2010
Achievement: #90. Go to a drive-in movie

Drive-ins have recently come back in Pittsburgh, and we actually have ones that are open year-round (although I presume they closed during the Snowpocalypse). Neither of us had been to a drive-in movie since we were little, and we wanted … Continue reading →

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Farewell, Michael Jackson: Movie Night On Flagstaff Hill

posted by: | August 2, 2010
Achievement: #22. Watch a movie on Flagstaff Hill

Each summer, the Pittsburgh area parks host outdoor movie nights. The Parks Authority puts up a huge screen and sound system, and you can bring your picnic basket and your blanket and camp out under the stars to watch movies … Continue reading →

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Kennywood: King Of The Amusement Park Hill

posted by: | July 23, 2010
Achievement: #28. Go to Kennywood

I am about to make a statement that you will think, initially, is Yinzery, but I am here to assure you that is the absolute truth. And you should trust me, because I’ve lived in Los Angeles, so I must … Continue reading →

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The Bridges Of Pittsburgh: Hot Metal Bridge

posted by: | June 13, 2010
Achievement: #12. Make a photo documentary of Pittsburgh bridges

We revisited the Hot Metal Bridge on the day of the USA’s opening World Cup game. While it was a much sunnier day, it was also quite muggy and hot. Here is the same view of the city from the … Continue reading →

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St. Nicolas Greek Food Festival

posted by: | May 5, 2010
Achievement: #43. Go to a church festival or carnival

We came up with this Achievement because I thought it only fair to have Michael experience the joy that is the local Pittsburgh festival. Having not grown up in the city, he missed out on this childhood rite of passage, … Continue reading →

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