Pittsburgh Revisited

agzg · #1 07-11-2010, 11:23 AM

From Station Square wouldn't someone take 579 over the Boulevard of the Allies to Forbes then on up to CMU?

If you're going from the South Side, I'd take the Hot Metal Bridge to Greenfield Rd. then hang that left there that takes you past the Frick Conservatory.

I'm starting to forget all my highways and byways - I haven't been to Pittsburgh in almost a year, and last time I was there I didn't do much driving and really stayed in the suburbs.

Either way I figure it'd take about 20-25 minutes if you're not traveling in Rush Hour traffic.

33girl · #2 07-11-2010, 12:37 PM

I don't think there's any construction there right now so you should be fine. I personally would go over the 10th St Bridge or Birmingham Bridge instead of Hot Metal but I'm a hideous direction giver so I'll bow out of that part.

As far as the quilting, this is what I got in a search. Although I have also some old ones that are almost at batting stage if you want to stop by and pick them up. LOL.

ta kala · #3 07-11-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by agzg

From Station Square wouldn't someone take 579 over the Boulevard of the Allies to Forbes then on up to CMU?

If you're going from the South Side, I'd take the Hot Metal Bridge to Greenfield Rd. then hang that left there that takes you past the Frick Conservatory.

I'm starting to forget all my highways and byways - I haven't been to Pittsburgh in almost a year, and last time I was there I didn't do much driving and really stayed in the suburbs.

Either way I figure it'd take about 20-25 minutes if you're not traveling in Rush Hour traffic.

Ah, my mistake. I read "Station Square" as "South Side!"

alum · #4 07-11-2010, 10:10 PM

I knew it was worth asking! Maquest states that SS to CMU is only 10 minutes away.

PhoenixAzul · #5 07-12-2010, 09:06 AM

Actually, if you're at Station Square and cut across the Smithfield St. Bridge and cut through downtown (straight shot) and then come up through the Strip District via Liberty Ave...follow Liberty all the way up into Bloomfield, hang a right across the Bloomfield Bridge, left at the end of the bridge and then bear left at the weird little fork in the road down on to Craig St., you'd be golden. You can just follow Craig St. to the light at the Museum/kivahan and then hang a left, you'll be right at CMU.

It is doable if it is not heavy traffic.

alum · #6 07-20-2010, 08:54 AM

I haven't found a quilt shop yet however I did discover that the CMU bookstore is selling 60" wide Ancient Carnegie Tartan by the yard.

It's wool but I will make it work.

Thanks for all the guidance. The directions were great! It didn't take long at all even during rush hour. I had no problems which is amazing for me. Of course the Cathedral of Learning at Pitt was fabulous for getting my bearings. Pittsburghers are much nicer drivers than Bostonians or DC-area residents!

honeychile · #7 07-20-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by alum

I haven't found a quilt shop yet however I did discover that the CMU bookstore is selling 60" wide Ancient Carnegie Tartan by the yard.

It's wool but I will make it work.

Thanks for all the guidance. The directions were great! It didn't take long at all even during rush hour. I had no problems which is amazing for me. Of course the Cathedral of Learning at Pitt was fabulous for getting my bearings. Pittsburghers are much nicer drivers than Bostonians or DC-area residents!

Absolutely! You can include Chicago in your list of drivers who only wave one finger!

agzg · #8 07-20-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by alum

I haven't found a quilt shop yet however I did discover that the CMU bookstore is selling 60" wide Ancient Carnegie Tartan by the yard.

It's wool but I will make it work.

Thanks for all the guidance. The directions were great! It didn't take long at all even during rush hour. I had no problems which is amazing for me. Of course the Cathedral of Learning at Pitt was fabulous for getting my bearings. Pittsburghers are much nicer drivers than Bostonians or DC-area residents!

Great! I would have loved the Cathedral for only that reason, too, actually! I could see it from my apartment, too!

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Originally Posted by honeychile

Absolutely! You can include Chicago in your list of drivers who only wave one finger!

Preach. Chicago drivers are mean AND just horrible drivers all around - any time I get in the car with one I need an air sickness bag!