NAC C, Pittsburgh

[Inquartata]

Maybe you guys can get together and moan about the weather.

No one will be able to understand me, as I will probably resemble the parka-swathed Kenny from 'South Park'.

[monitorlizerd]

Poor Inqy....at least you'd be easy to spot. Then you and my DH can go find a hot chocolate (or beer, or some other form of alcohol) to warm up with.

[darius]

For those who don't want to pay for taxis ... there's a bus which goes right from the PIT airport to University area, and stops in the Con. Ctr area. $2.60 each way, and if you're staying at an airport hotel you could feasibly use this to commute back and forth.

http://www.portauthority.org/PAAC/apps/pdfs/28X.pdf

darius

[jjefferies]

For those who don't want to pay for taxis ... there's a bus which goes right from the PIT airport to University area, and stops in the Con. Ctr area. $2.60 each way, and if you're staying at an airport hotel you could feasibly use this to commute back and forth.

http://www.portauthority.org/PAAC/apps/pdfs/28X.pdf

darius

How about from the Hilton to the Venue? That long 6 block cold and windy walk.

[egillette]

Actually, the 33X picks up outside the Hilton and would drop you off at Liberty and William Penn. And the buses are free downtown.

[hello?]

"Some snow showers" for Satuday.

[eac]

Which, by the way, Inq, does not mean enormous snowstorm. When Pittsburghites say brisk, they probably are 30-40 degrees off of what Phoenixites mean when they say brisk, but snow showers are snow showers. It will not be the Yukon out there. It's unlikely there will be much snow on the ground, if any.

[telkanuru]

If it is the Yukon out there, you should probably have words with your airline.

[monitorlizerd]

Showers are showers. The ground is probably not cold enough yet for snow to stick at all.
And eac... it's Pittsburgers

See younz guys there

[lindajdunn]

I'm more concerned about the possibility of freezing rain.

[noodle]

i'd be concerned about cancelled or delayed flights. which is why i'm driving

[DavidX]

Is there going to be video of it - we should have everybody that's recording upload it and than have craig and gav go through it all and edit it down and make into an awesome video with a Kanye soundtrack and interspersed with pics of Megan Fox

that would be awesome..

but im seriously, is there going to be any coverage or anything - or is it all just starry eyed moms and dads with video cams?

[teacup]

...but im seriously, is there going to be any coverage or anything - or is it all just starry eyed moms and dads with video cams?

No live results such as in Germany, Finland, France, etc. but the USFA now has twitter and facebook.

US Fencing on Facebook and Twitter
Anthony Bartkowski November 02, 2009

U.S. Fencing on Popular Social Networks Facebook and Twitter

By Anthony Bartkowski

U.S. Fencing announced Monday that it can now be followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/usfencing. Additionally, fans with Facebook accounts can become a fan by searching for the official U.S. Fencing Fan Page of "U.S. Fencing Association."

"We are pleased to introduce Twitter and Facebook to the fencing community," said Kurt Aichele, U.S. Fencing Executive Director. "USA Fencing will continue to post relevant Tweets and information on Facebook, which will allow the membership a real-time view into the National Governing Body."

To stay current with U.S. Fencing announcements, news and events, follow "USFencing" from your Twitter and Facebook accounts.

"In an effort to better serve our stakeholders, it is critical to leverage available social media platforms for US Fencing to help our members keep informed," said Aichele. "The frequency in which individuals access Facebook and Twitter accounts continues to grow, making this a priority in communication for US Fencing."

The social network pages will develop over the next several months including event information, schedules, membership, photos and more.

http://usfencing.org/news/2009/11/02...-twitter/28737

[Fencing Mom]

it's Pittsburgers

See younz guys there

Pittsburghers - is the correct spelling. Pittsburgers live in Kansas and don't host national fencing tournaments.

[Inquartata]

How about from the Hilton to the Venue? That long 6 block cold and windy walk.

The Hilton's website says that it has a complimentary downtown-area shuttle. I plan on taking that, if only it runs at zero-dark-thirty Friday morning.

Which, by the way, Inq, does not mean enormous snowstorm. When Pittsburghites say brisk, they probably are 30-40 degrees off of what Phoenixites mean when they say brisk, but snow showers are snow showers. It will not be the Yukon out there. It's unlikely there will be much snow on the ground, if any.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Pull the other one!

[Allen Evans]

Having actually been in the Yukon in December, I can assure you that Pittsburgh doesn't even come close.

A

[jjefferies]

Having actually been in the Yukon in December, I can assure you that Pittsburgh doesn't even come close.
A

Cold enough is Close enough thank you.

[jjefferies]

Ok, I lost the post from Rinaldo. When and where is the Veterans meeting going to be? Yeah, Yeah, I know it'll be posted on the doors at all the toilet areas. But I gotta make plans with my roomie and what if ...?

[Peach]

Ok, I lost the post from Rinaldo. When and where is the Veterans meeting going to be? Yeah, Yeah, I know it'll be posted on the doors at all the toilet areas. But I gotta make plans with my roomie and what if ...?

Saturday, December 5, 2009, at 6:00 PM, in Room 333 of the David Lawrence Convention Center Hall A

[Capt. Slo-mo]

Shouldn't you have Twittered that?