RR Does Pittsburgh: 2010

The Reds make their first 2010 trip into Pittsburgh next weekend, and a group of us is making plans to go.

Some of you might remember that we had a RR contingent in Pittsburgh last season - 'than, snohio, xjjeep, and I went in April and had a pretty good time. ...ok, to be honest, we really haven't heard from xjjeep since - I swear he made it back alive, though! This is actually going to be the 4th season in a row I've been to Pittsburgh for a series, and it's something I highly recommend to everyone.

The question is: Would anyone like to join us?

(I apologize for the lack of notice - I'm a busy, lazy person and finding the time AND motivation to write this was hard! I also imagine that there won't be much interest given that we've previously frightened away xjjeep and since hitching a ride with us would involve being in the same car as 'than for a total of 8 hours, and who wants to do that!?)

In on the road-trip shenanigans for sure are 'than, Chandra, BK, and I. Red Menace is a maybe, and Brendanukkah might be joining us in Pittsburgh. Anyone is welcome to join us. There might be room in 'than's van, although he'll have to verify that one. Of course, you can always drive separately and meet us there - it's not a bad drive at all from the Cincinnati area.

The plan right now is to head out Saturday morning (17th), check into the hotel, then go to the 7:05 game where a copious amount of Yuengling will be enjoyed. We'll go to the 1:35 game on Sunday (18th), then head on back. We'll buy tickets at the games because, let's face it, they will not be hard to come by. Interestingly, the Pirates scalp their own tickets - last year we bought "special tickets" behind the Reds dugout at one of the ticket windows for a few dollars over face value. As far as lodging goes, I'll take care of that depending upon how many people are going. Of course, if you're going to Pitt on your own feel free to make your own reservations, or I can - just let me know what you want to do. Last year we were "fortunate" enough to end up in the same hotel as our very own Jim Day. He was leaving for the game as we were arriving, and he mistook our surprise as elation, I guess, and gave us a big 'ol goofy grin and flashed us the peace sign. I hate that guy.

All told, anyone who goes would probably end up spending ~$20 on a share of the room, ~$40 on two game tickets, and a share of a tank of gas, for which we only had to stop once last year, plus any food and adult beverages. All in all, it's a pretty good deal, and I'm sure it'll be a great time.

Feel free to ask questions either below or via e-mail - my address is available on the site.