annual Pittsburgh get together

[dhvac]

march 13th 2010. agenda to be set later but this will be the day its dinner and drinks in Pittsburgh
no hockey game this year cause we couldnt get tickets since they started playing well everyone started buying them again :(

hey its a great time, lots of good food, lots of good booze, lots of nice people and its only a 1 day thing so anyone who is anxious or has a spouse who is anxious about attending a convention can come to this. find out we are all as messed up as they had thought, and get over the shock of it
then you will keep coming back cause its a great time

[shaun66]

I will come as long as DICE is my live GPS

[Diceman]

I will come as long as DICE is my live GPS
No problem...........that was pretty funny.

Here........make your reservation, we'll eat and party in the Strip District...........no driving.......rooms include parking at the hotel. too........http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=PITDNHX

[pecmsg]

Vicki and I are in.

[openclasspro]

details?

[phbsales]

I've got my reservations in.

I'm arriving on Friday the 12th between 7 and 9 pm.............

[dhvac]

details?

guess I should start working on that lol... been busy with all the stuff going on I let it slip my mind

now that I am single I have to find a date too :(
ok maybe I will just go solo, anyone I take around these guys will never speak to me again lol

[HeyBob]

No problem...........that was pretty funny.

Here........make your reservation, we'll eat and party in the Strip District...........no driving.......rooms include parking at the hotel. too........http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=PITDNHX


So, this is the best place to make a reservation?

[dhvac]

So, this is the best place to make a reservation?

yea but blame Ed if its a dive lol I have never been there, dont even know where it is but I will find it saturday same as the rest of the guys here.

[phbsales]

I'll pm a few of you with my cell # so we can get in touch on either Friday night or Saturday.

[HeyBob]

yea but blame Ed if its a dive lol I have never been there, dont even know where it is but I will find it saturday same as the rest of the guys here.



It better not be a dive...........cause it's not cheap! My suite cost me big cash! :LOL:

D4 is coming also............

[RoBoTeq]

We'll be in a Quality Inn about 3 miles away on Blvd of the Allies. Can we pay to park at the Hampton?

[RoBoTeq]

So, we eating at Roland's?

[HeyBob]

Robin, we gonna go have filet on the bone again?

[RoBoTeq]

Robin, we gonna go have filet on the bone again?
Sounds good to me. How do you think Lisa will feel about that?

[HeyBob]

As long as you are with me it's ok, she knows I have her number and a copy of the chest map! Lmao!

[RoBoTeq]

As long as you are with me it's ok, she knows I have her number and a copy of the chest map! Lmao!
Lisa will be with me. Do you think she ever let's me travel alone anymore?

[HeyBob]

I guess not!

[Dowadudda]

I am coming.

[phbsales]

I'm driving in Friday night after work.

[Diceman]

I talked to Dave yesterday. He is having people over on Friday night but he lives kinda far outside of town so not sure any of you want to go there but you are invited.
We will both be down on Saturday afternoon to hook up with you all and then figure out where to have dinner and all that jazz. You will most likely have to fend for yourselves Friday night and Saturday morning. You will be right across the street from The Heinz History Center. A smaller kinda museum on Pgh history. There are plenty of bars and restaurants right up the block as well.
All within walking distance. It will be a good time.

[HeyBob]

I'm driving in Friday night after work.


We should hook up or drive to where Ed says to go..........D4 and I are rolling in Friday night.

[phbsales]

We should hook up or drive to where Ed says to go..........D4 and I are rolling in Friday night.

I've got your cell#. I'll call you when I check in. I should be there between 6 and 8pm.

[RoBoTeq]

Is this a wives as well event or a stag event?

[Diceman]

We'll be in a Quality Inn about 3 miles away on Blvd of the Allies. Can we pay to park at the Hampton?
What the hell are you staying there for?

[Diceman]

Is this a wives as well event or a stag event?
Women too. Claire and Dayna will be there.

[RoBoTeq]

What the hell are you staying there for?
I always stay at Choice hotels. With my Choice membership, I get great discounts because I use hotels so often. Plus, they are always pretty much the same with the same amenities.

[Diceman]

Well if ya need another stent you are right across the street from some really great hospitals.:bump:
Ya ain't far away, maybe someone who rides in with someone else can fanaggle a free parking pass for your car.
As long as they have their own room they should get a free pass for parking there by just asking at the desk. maybe D4 or Bob or whatever.

[RoBoTeq]

Well if ya need another stent you are right across the street from some really great hospitals.:bump:
Ya ain't far away, maybe someone who rides in with someone else can fanaggle a free parking pass for your car.
As long as they have their own room they should get a free pass for parking there by just asking at the desk. maybe D4 or Bob or whatever.
Sounds good. I don't mind paying, I just want to make sure there is some place to park. Believe it or not, I have been avoiding most things that will put me back in the hospital. I think I have enough metal in the heart for the time being.

[dhvac]

ok so I talked to Ed the other day, he will be going down town saturday early afternoon. I am planning on going down Saturday as well. Steve and Shaun (and their ladies) will be with me
We are going to have a few beers at my place friday night and you guys are welcome to come here to drink or hang out if you like, I am probably 45 minutes from the hotel, I am sure you can also find eds house if I give you his address, I think he is 15 or 20 minutes from the hotel
I am not doing anything special friday night, not planning on anything but sitting around getting drunk.
we can order pizzas or subs if anyone likes and there are a few restaurants within 5 miles of here if you choose that
if you want to come here PM or call me and I will give you my addy
otherwise Ed says there is tons to do near the hotel, lots within walking distance also
also there are cabs there if you want to go anywhere
I LIVE IN THE STICKS AND THERE IS NO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION if you drink here you will have to drive back,
and there is one more option... there are 3 or 4 hotels within 5 minutes of my house if anyone wants to stay there friday night instead. i would have to get info if anyone wants it
just let me know
ohhh yea and if you want to mapquest me I live in New Stanton Pennsylvania 15672
let me know if I can do anything for anyone to make it easier on you.

[dhvac]

ohh yea btw Ed live in Penn hills PA if you want to mapquest him I also have his addy to give out :D

[Diceman]

Unfortunately we can only get together on Saturday.
So go see Dave on Friday or hang out down at the Strip.
:angel:

[HeyBob]

So do we have a head count?

[dhvac]

So do we have a head count?

no idea honestly but if i had to guess 20ish

[Diceman]

Seems that Saturday is the Irish drunk fest day, besides the wed after I mean.
The St. Pats Day Parade is the 13th. So..........if ya want get up early, not too early like 9 or 10, and follow all the drunks downtown to Market Sq. We went last year, pretty funny, one of the biggest in the country.

Now you have something to do.:patriot:

http://www.pittsburghirish.org/parade/

[viceman]

i may make this one. it is a long drive for me into the city, maybe 3 miles but i can probably afford the gas.

i hope everyone realizes that every bar and restaurant will probably be standing room only. this is the drunkest day of the year in pittsburgh and the place will be a madhouse.

i will be alone because my girl is having surgery on thursday and will not be able to leave the house. so if anyone wants to bring me a hottie that will be ok.

where is this going to take place ?

[Diceman]

Not sure yet Vice.......people are staying at the Hampton Inn on Smallman St across from the Heinz Center. At some point on Sat afternoon we will all get together and figure out where to go for drinks and dinner and whatever.
Its informal at best.
I will pm ya my cell #, call me Sat, leave a message if I don't pick up right away, we'll figure it out.

[openclasspro]

on your service tips page-number 3 under oil-on 2 pipe systems you install bypass plug on the pump- not on 1 pipe,:patriot:

[viceman]

Not sure yet Vice.......people are staying at the Hampton Inn on Smallman St across from the Heinz Center. At some point on Sat afternoon we will all get together and figure out where to go for drinks and dinner and whatever.
Its informal at best.
I will pm ya my cell #, call me Sat, leave a message if I don't pick up right away, we'll figure it out.

got it.

[dhvac]

comin up quick now, its still open for anyone who wants to come in

[Diceman]

Bring your raincoat and your boots:eek2:

[HeyBob]

Bad weather forcasted?

[phbsales]

Rain all weekend............:argue:

[HeyBob]

Might be better off simply driving to Philly for a cheese steak instead, just call it a road trip,....LOL

We can always hang in Dice's basement.....lol

[Diceman]

Rain added to snow melt = floods. If its anything like we had a few years back, bring your cameras.:eek2:
That and the big annual home show down the street at the convention center added to St Pats Day stuff..........wow.
Who picked this date anyhoo??

:bump:

[Dowadudda]

is this loosing steam and it's shine to be a good meeting of HVAC-Talkers. Just seems like it isn't going to be all that big of a deal.

I am looking forward to come to meet guys. I am hoping we don't show up and then everything went to $hit.

Can anyone show a head count who is committed?

[Diceman]

People will be here for sure on Sat.
I'm in.
Just wish the weather would be nicer since we are planning on walking around.

[Dowadudda]

Ed, don't take me wrong here. I just have not seen a lot of different guys say "i'm in".

So who is coming?

[phbsales]

I'm still going. Gonna have to hook up with somebody for breakfast or something on Saturday. I may have a player to be named later tagging along.........

[dhvac]

Ed, don't take me wrong here. I just have not seen a lot of different guys say "i'm in".

So who is coming?

this wont have to turn out that a convention does just because its only a 1 evening thing so hard for lots of people to justify the trip but there is always a good showing, it has grown every year, and its always fun
so you wont regret coming in :D

[Diceman]

Those Canadians are always good for a laugh.:bump:

[shaun66]

Those Canadians are always good for a laugh.:bump:

shall i bring one of our GOLD MEDALS with us, maybe a hockey coach to help you guys out?

ill be there, Ed answer phone in case my GPS doesnt work

[pecmsg]

shall i bring one of our GOLD MEDALS with us,


Bring the Gold medal, well sell it for beer.

See you Sat.

[HeyBob]

Should we bring a boat? Pittsburgh is supposed to be flooded by the Monogahela River starting tonite!

[shaun66]

Should we bring a boat? Pittsburgh is supposed to be flooded by the Monogahela River starting tonite!

got the RAM with 20 inch wheels, ill survive

[HeyBob]

Lol I have a Lincoln that sits 5" off the ground

[phbsales]

I've got an Explorer. I'll be ok:yes:

[dhvac]

if it floods at my house someone better be building an ark

[Diceman]

Should we bring a boat? Pittsburgh is supposed to be flooded by the Monogahela River starting tonite!
Yeah, its gonna be ugly down there.:eek2:

[HeyBob]

Are you kidding? We are on our way now

[Diceman]

my cell is 412-337-6617

[HeyBob]

517-861-0852 for me, we are in Pittsburg

[Diceman]

517-861-0852 for me, we are in Pittsburg
Ya forgot the HHHHHHHHHHH..I'm gonna dome down tonight and see how ugly you guys are in person.
I'll call ya soonly

[HeyBob]

We are mighty ugly....be good to see you

[RoBoTeq]

Lisa and I will be there tomorrow, so I will have got my beauty sleep. Oh, new number for those who may not have it; 443-955-2999

[HeyBob]

Man you are missing the big party tonight, we are out on the town with Diceman!

[RoBoTeq]

Man you are missing the big party tonight, we are out on the town with Diceman!
The new job is running me ragged. Gotta learn all about how great Coleman is. My territory covers from Lancaster county west to Adams county and north to Columbia county. I am doing a bit of driving.

[Diceman]

Got it

[RoBoTeq]

Ho boy! This Pittsburgh get together is even weirder then the international one.

[Diceman]

Yeah, wow, I'm getting kind of old for that shiat.
Hell, I got so effed up I lost an hour last night.:eek2:
I got pics coming.

[RoBoTeq]

Yeah, wow, I'm getting kind of old for that shiat.
Hell, I got so effed up I lost an hour last night.:eek2:
I got pics coming.
I don't think you win the award for the most effed up. I renamed Heybob; Stagger Lee, and he vowed not to save my life any more. Then again, bob didn't know he had his own guardian angels looking out for him by feeding him glasses of water with just a hint of vodka instead of vodka tonics at the end of the night.

That was a very enjoyable evening for Lisa (in the running for being effed up) and myself. I love getting to add more faces to names.

[dhvac]

I was a little messed up as well although I did have to take it easy, with Lisa and Vicki trying to steal my virtue, I had to make sure that I kept my wits about me :D

[Green Mountain]

I was a little messed up as well although I did have to take it easy, with Lisa and Vicki trying to steal my virtue, I had to make sure that I kept my wits about me :D

Sorry I missed it this year. :( But I did buy my airline tickets for Lexington last night. :)

[Some Dude]

Yeah, wow, I'm getting kind of old for that shiat.
Hell, I got so effed up I lost an hour last night.:eek2:
I got pics coming.

And your car too.

[Diceman]

And your car too.
I did eventually find that though.:bump:

[phbsales]

I need a new GPS..........:argue:

:grin2:

[phbsales]

Then again, bob didn't know he had his own guardian angels looking out for him by feeding him glasses of water with just a hint of vodka instead of vodka tonics at the end of the night.



We got him back to the hotel in one piece, too. :patriot:

BTW, were you able to get out of the parking lot ok?

[Dowadudda]

Had a great time, thanks for having me.

[Diceman]

Had a great time, thanks for having me.

It was fun, lots of fun.
C ya in July.

[dhvac]

always a blast glad everyone made it in and glad you guys have made it home safe
already looking forward to new york
thanks again to everyone who came in friday and a special thanks to miss Lynda for bringing food and home made booze :D

[dhvac]

ohhh yea guys and gals if you have pics please post them
would be nice to have a few

[Diceman]

ohhh yea guys and gals if you have pics please post them
would be nice to have a few
I just did.:bump:

[Some Dude]

Had a great time, thanks for having me.


That was Brad .

[dhvac]

I just did.:bump:

I seen that, thank you :ghug:

[RoBoTeq]

I was a little messed up as well although I did have to take it easy, with Lisa and Vicki trying to steal my virtue, I had to make sure that I kept my wits about me :D
Oh yea, you were real virtuous all right. After all of the women in Pittsburgh, including the hookers, turned you down, you were hitting on me.

[Diceman]

How late were you guys up partying?

[RoBoTeq]

We got him back to the hotel in one piece, too. :patriot:
BTW, were you able to get out of the parking lot ok?
Yep. I told the guy on the intercom I was in room 701, the gate didn't lift, so I just rammed right through while yelling that the Steelers suck. No problem.

[RoBoTeq]

Had a great time, thanks for having me.
Finally woke up, eh? Speaking of finalists for being effed up, I'm told you were pretty trashed after the last we were together.

[RoBoTeq]

I just did.:bump:
Where?

[Dowadudda]

Finally woke up, eh? Speaking of finalists for being effed up, I'm told you were pretty trashed after the last we were together.

I had a good ole time my friend. Why not hey?

Great to meet you Robin.

[HeyBob]

D4 and I were up and at it and on the road by 8:30am, home by 1;15pm, who was trashed? Lol

[RoBoTeq]

How late were you guys up partying?
We're still at it.

Hey, is there some sort of strange cult in Pittsburgh of effemine males making twirly, baton spinning gestures with their hands while talking? The guy who checked us in kept twirling his pen and then twirled our room keys while tossing them from hand to hand and the guy who took our order at Panera's was doing the same sort of thing. I'm thinking that they watch too much Will & Grace, but it may be something more organized then that.

[RoBoTeq]

I had a good ole time my friend. Why not hey?

Great to meet you Robin.
Same here dow. I sent pics of you and me together to your shop steward, so you may have some splaining to do tomorrow.

[RoBoTeq]

D4 and I were up and at it and on the road by 8:30am, home by 1;15pm, who was trashed? Lol
So, did you go back out last night to get something to eat?

[HeyBob]

No, I just went to bed, had to leave one leg hanging over the edge to stop the spins, Zach saved my life at six am with water and coffe then he cooked me a waffle.

One hell of a guy he is!

[RoBoTeq]

No, I just went to bed, had to leave one leg hanging over the edge to stop the spins, Zach saved my life at six am with water and coffe then he cooked me a waffle.

One hell of a guy he is!
You mean to tell me that if you and Jim had just given me coffee and water that I would not have had to get those 5 stents put in my heart?

Sounds like a Zach attack is a very good thing to have.

[Some Dude]

No, I just went to bed, had to leave one leg hanging over the edge to stop the spins, Zach saved my life at six am with water and coffe then he cooked me a waffle.

One hell of a guy he is!

I had to do something, i feared for d's life , it was like having a fully grown grizzly open the door and snarl at you' ARE YOU GUYS AWAKE' duh, im here???

Remember this line Robo
Dude 1 Im hungry lets go eat
Dude 2 Dude you will be asleep in 60 seconds.
Dude 1 No i wont
Dude 2 Ok call me in 20 minutes and i will drive you anywhere.
I slept pretty good :angel:

[Dowadudda]

Same here dow. I sent pics of you and me together to your shop steward, so you may have some splaining to do tomorrow.

he'd just get mad he wasn't having fun too.

[refrtech]

Nice meeting all of you new guys . Chris and Brad your secret is safe with us !! Shane , your rep is still upheld but remember that I did record our conversation at the bar !!!! We can negotiate later !!!!

[RoBoTeq]

I had to do something, i feared for d's life , it was like having a fully grown grizzly open the door and snarl at you' ARE YOU GUYS AWAKE' duh, im here???

Remember this line Robo
Dude 1 Im hungry lets go eat
Dude 2 Dude you will be asleep in 60 seconds.
Dude 1 No i wont
Dude 2 Ok call me in 20 minutes and i will drive you anywhere.
I slept pretty good :angel:
Let's see now; parking lot across the street from the hotel as we were heading for the lobby. Some of us heading straight, some zig-zagging a bit. Yep, I remember the conversation exactly as you posted it.

[dhvac]

Oh yea, you were real virtuous all right. After all of the women in Pittsburgh, including the hookers, turned you down, you were hitting on me.

your just pissed cause I didnt hit on you first this time.... the truth of the matter is I was looking for more of a challenge, and sorry Robin but yes hookers are more of a challenge :eek2::callpro:

[RoBoTeq]

your just pissed cause I didnt hit on you first this time.... the truth of the matter is I was looking for more of a challenge, and sorry Robin but yes hookers are more of a challenge :eek2::callpro:
WELL! That's the last time I lick behind your ear!

[dhvac]

WELL! That's the last time I lick behind your ear!

uhhhh who are you kidding.... no its not :rules:


you may not be cheap but you are defiantly easy :eek2:

[Diceman]

And I thought I was effed up.:eek2:

[dhvac]

And I thought I was effed up.:eek2:

you was and you are

[spotts]

Hey!! Hold on! Nobody said Muskie would be there....... I thought he had fell off the face of the earth! Hello CRAIG and Ms Lynda! :couchhide: Nice to see ya!
Comin to LonG ISland to have a :couch: with me???

[pecmsg]

Dave what’s this I hear your brother was hitting on my wife. Tell him to try harder next time.

We had a great time being there. The drive home sucked, 11 hours but that’s the price you pay. It’s nice to put the face to the name and always great seeing old friends. Looks like we converted a few more for the convention! Only 5 months until August.

[dhvac]

Dave what’s this I hear your brother was hitting on my wife. Tell him to try harder next time.

We had a great time being there. The drive home sucked, 11 hours but that’s the price you pay. It’s nice to put the face to the name and always great seeing old friends. Looks like we converted a few more for the convention! Only 5 months until August.

its ok paul he was hitting on her but I called "dibbs" so she was safe..... well safe from him at least :D

glad you made it home ok now tell the mrs to post the pics she took :rules:

[spotts]

its ok paul he was hitting on her but I called "dibbs" so she was safe..... well safe from him at least :D

glad you made it home ok now tell the mrs to post the pics she took :rules:



Dave..... you'd better pay attn. I have dibbs on Vickie and Terri, you get the rest...... You dont wanna see me hulk out. http://www.costumebox.com.au/images/P/The%20Incredible%20Hulk%20childrens%20costume.deta il.jpg

[Diceman]

Hey!! Hold on! Nobody said Muskie would be there....... I thought he had fell off the face of the earth! Hello CRAIG and Ms Lynda! :couchhide: Nice to see ya!
Comin to LonG ISland to have a :couch: with me???
Yeah Jack, you were missed as were some of the other usual crazies.
:eek2:

[dhvac]

Dave..... you'd better pay attn. I have dibbs on Vickie and Terri, you get the rest...... You dont wanna see me hulk out. http://www.costumebox.com.au/images/P/The%20Incredible%20Hulk%20childrens%20costume.deta il.jpg

hey buddy just so you know hulk turns green when angry, Popeye eats spinach to get strong
but just one hint of pussy and here is what you will have to deal with

and just so you know I may be willing to fight for Vicki and Terri but for you I may leave Jade alone if you dont make me angry :D

[pecmsg]

Yeah Jack, you were missed as were some of the other usual crazies.
:eek2:

This from the man that couldn’t find his car!

[Dowadudda]

Dave what’s this I hear your brother was hitting on my wife. Tell him to try harder next time.

We had a great time being there. The drive home sucked, 11 hours but that’s the price you pay. It’s nice to put the face to the name and always great seeing old friends. Looks like we converted a few more for the convention! Only 5 months until August.

I am just hoping the beer is a little stronger there. The watered down swill we were drinking was not acceptable to me. At one point I was forced to drink a Coors Light.

[Dowadudda]

Nice meeting all of you new guys . Chris and Brad your secret is safe with us !! Shane , your rep is still upheld but remember that I did record our conversation at the bar !!!! We can negotiate later !!!!

I will not succumb to black male. Not from a chiller guy anyway. I was tracking most of our conversation. At the time. LOL.

Great to meet you Bro. Hope to see you out in LAWNG ILAN, as Paul might say.

[shaun66]

I will not succumb to black male. Not from a chiller guy anyway. I was tracking most of our conversation. At the time. LOL.

Great to meet you Bro. Hope to see you out in LAWNG ILAN, as Paul might say.

the BLACK MALE, that is Steve too a TEE

[Some Dude]

to the BLACK MALE, that is Steve too a TEE

I honestly dont feel safe saying anything.

[phbsales]

:couch: I'm still at it.............


Can I stop :couch: now?


:grin2:

[HeyBob]

This is what I know:

Everyone I met was totally awesome.

Zach saved me from an major hangover, personally delivering me lifesaving water at 6am.

I drank waaaaay too much.

[phbsales]

This is what I know:

Everyone I met was totally awesome.

Zach saved me from an major hangover, personally delivering me lifesaving water at 6am.

I drank waaaaay too much.

First time since '89, huh? :couch:

[pecmsg]

the BLACK MALE, that is Steve too a TEE

So what do we call the Wife to be?

[dhvac]

I honestly dont feel safe saying anything.

that is probably the smartest thing ever said on this forum