Pittsburgh Area Greek Chat gathering!

[kddani]

BUMP
Tomorrow is the day.

List of those attending:
Killarney Rose -Tracy
KDdani -Danielle
Honeychile
33girl -Sheila
Fire 1977- Cheyenne
MoxieGrrl - Kristi
SweetieADPi
SigEp 42 - Jesse


The only two that I haven't met are SweetieADPi and Honeychile.... And incidentally, i don't remember your first names off the top of my head either

better than last year when we were all standing around looking stupid because we didn't know who the others were

ETA- added SigEp42 to the list, and first names that I know/remember

[SigEp42]

Is this a girls only night or can anyone come?

[kddani]

I couldn't tell from your posts if you were going to come! Of course you're welcome.

Lord knows you'll look like quite the pimp with all of us GC ladies!

[fire1977]

grrr...

same thing for me honeychile!!

I have to go to arts on ellsworth from 6-8, if someone has a cell phone I could call to see if you guys are still hanging out, send me a pm please....I'm really upset, I was really looking forward to going!

[honeychile]

Originally posted by kddani
BUMP
Tomorrow is the day.

List of those attending:
Killarney Rose -Tracy
KDdani -Danielle
Honeychile
33girl -Sheila
Fire 1977- Cheyenne
MoxieGrrl - Kristi
SweetieADPi
SigEp 42 - Jesse


The only two that I haven't met are SweetieADPi and Honeychile.... And incidentally, i don't remember your first names off the top of my head either

better than last year when we were all standing around looking stupid because we didn't know who the others were

ETA- added SigEp42 to the list, and first names that I know/remember

Actually, my childhood nickname (which has returned!) is/was Honey/Honeychile! But my driver's license does say Melissa...

I'm praying that my clients all behave so I can at least meet y'all!! I'm really looking forward to this!

[honeychile]

I just received this email, and offer it as a prelude to tomorrow's festivities:

You know you're from Pennsylvania when:

You refer to Pennsylvania as "PA" (pronounced Pee-Ay).

You can say the phrase "fire hall wedding reception" and not even bat an eye.

You know what a "State Store" is, and your out-of-state friends find it incredulous that you can't purchase liquor at the mini-mart.

You live within two miles of a plant that makes potato chips, corn chips, pretzels, candy, or ice cream, or that packages turkey, beans or bologna.

Words like "hoagie," "sticky buns," "pierogies" and "pocketbook" actually means something to you.

You can eat cold pizza (even for breakfast) and know others who do the same.

You not only have heard of Birch Beer, but you know it comes in multiple colors: Red, White, Brown, and Gold.

You know several places to purchase or that serve Scrapple, Lebanon Bologna, and Hot Bacon Dressing.

You can eat a cold soft pretzel with deli mustard smeared on it from a street vendor without fear and enjoy it.

Your turkey has "filling," not "stuffing," and most certainly, NOT "dressing."

You know the difference between a cheese steak and a pizza steak sandwich, and know that you can't get a really good one outside PA.

You live for summer, when street and county fairs signal the beginning of funnel cake season.

You know that Blue Ball, Climax, Bird-in-Hand, Beaver, Moon, Virginville, Paradise, Mars, Intercourse, and Slippery Rock are towns.

You can give directions to "Intercourse, PA" with a straight face.

You know what a township, borough, and commonwealth is.

You've never referred to Philadelphia as anything but "Philly." And New Jersey has always been "Jersey," and the Atlantic Ocean as "the shore."

You can identify drivers from New York, New Jersey, or other neighboring states by their unique and irritating driving habits.

At least 5 people on your block have electric "candles" in all or most of their windows all year long.

You know several people who have hit deer more than once.

You know who "Punxsutawney Phil" is, and what it means if he sees his shadow.

You know what a "Mummer" is, and are disappointed if you can't catch at least highlights of the parade.

You carry jumper cables in your car, and your female passengers know how to use them.

You have an uncontrollable urge to buy bread and milk when you hear the word "snow."

You have more miles on your snow blower than your car.

You still keep kitty litter, starting fluid, de-icer, or a snowbrush in your trunk, even if you live in the south.

Driving is always better in winter because the potholes are filled with snow.

You think sexy lingerie is tube socks and a flannel nightie.

You think a typical vacation is two weeks on the front stoop.

School closings due to snow take the radio stations a half an hour to finish, because just about every town has its own school district.

When someone says 1972, you think "Agnes," and when someone says 1979, you think "TMI."

As a kid you built snow forts and leaf piles that were taller than you were.

"Youse guys" is a perfectly acceptable reference to a group of men & women.

You know how to respond to the question "Djeetyet?" (Did you eat yet?)

You can say the correct pronunciation of LANK-is-ter instead of the mispronounced Laan-CAST-er, and LEB-en-in instead of the equally incorrect Leb-a-NON.

You know how to pronounce Bryn Mawr, Bryn Athyn, Wilkes-Barre, Schuylkill, Bala Cynwyd, Conshohocken, and Monongahela.

You prefer Hershey's Chocolate to Godiva.

You call Sloppy Joes "Barbecue."

You think medium rare equals well done.

You can stop along the road to buy fruits, vegetables, or crafts on the "honor system."

You buy your beer and pop only by the case.

You say things like, "Outen the lights," "I'm calling off today," and "They're calling for snow."

You think the roads in any other state are smooth.

You know that Yuengling is pronounced "Ying-ling," and believe that it really is a premium beer (which comes from growing up on Schlitz and Iron City).

You refer to something as "a whole nother," as in "That's a whole nother issue."

The local paper covers National and International headlines on 1/4 page but requires six pages for sports.

You actually understand these jokes and send them on to other Pennsylvanians.

[kddani]

Originally posted by fire1977
I have to go to arts on ellsworth from 6-8, if someone has a cell phone I could call to see if you guys are still hanging out, send me a pm please....I'm really upset, I was really looking forward to going!

ARGH. Don't get me started on Arts on Ellsworth. It's at the end of my block. Everyone parks on my street because it's not a permit street. My car is NOT moving from it's spot this until Monday or else it'll be a nightmare trying to get a spot today. Needless to say, i'm taking the bus down to Oakland for our little gathering! Or if it's nice, maybe i'll walk.

Anyway, i'll PM you two with my cell number

[MoxieGrrl]

Dani - We're so close! I can ride you down, if you want!

What? Yuengling *isn't* premium beer?

[kddani]

Originally posted by MoxieGrrl
Dani - We're so close! I can ride you down, if you want!

What? Yuengling *isn't* premium beer?

Thanks, I might actually take you up on a ride home though, if you're coming back.

Hehe. Funny Yuengling story. When the guy that i'm kinda dating was here for his brother's wedding (which is where we met), in the hotel bar afterwards he tries to order a "Yangalang". I LMAO at him, and so did the bartender.

[MoxieGrrl]

Sounds good! I'll be headed back after b/c I have a date with Mr. Mox & a movie. Plus, I won't drink any Yangalang, so I'll be good to drive.

[SigEp42]

I have a question...

How will i know who you guys are? I never met any of you.

[kddani]

Let me try to find the pictures from last year, i'll try to bump that thread. We'll be an intersting mix of ladies.

[sweetie adpi]

hi y'all... unfortunately a bunch of family stuff came up at the last minute when i got off work today and it doesn't look like i'll be able to make it to oakland tonite i hope you all have a great time! have one for me!
~jenaya

[honeychile]

So, no ADPi representation at the gathering.

I got called out on a client problem. It was a rather big one, as the client passed away while I was there. I stayed with the family until the mortuary got there; that's why I didn't make another phone call. That would probably have been construed as rather tacky.

Please forgive me for not being in the mood afterwards. It's far from the first time this has happened, but it's never a fun part of my job...


SO! How did everything go?!?!

[kddani]

We missed you, honey!
I'll post the picture and more info tomorrow (unless someone beats me to posting info, that is), i'm really tired. We were there for over 4 hours..... they had to kick us out cause there was a line for the tables.... or so they said!