When: 7PM to 11PM, Friday July 16

Looks like rain, so there is a table inside for us.

When: 7PM to 11PM, Friday June 18th.

We have a table inside, but that won’t stop us from moving to the patio if the weather is good!

Here’s a Google map that shows where The Bar is and where to find parking. RSVP on Facebook or Meetup.

Here’s a Google map that shows where The Bar is and where to find parking. RSVP on Facebook or Meetup.

Where: The Bar, 2132 East Carson Street
When: 7:00pm-11:00 Friday, February 19th. [3rd Friday of the month!]

Joining us this month will be Ashley Paramore (the Healthy Addict) and Hemant Mehta (the Friendly Atheist), who are in town for a panel discussion at Jubilee 2010. We are starting at a new time, 7PM. You can RSVP on Facebook or Meetup. If you’re new, be sure to check out Liz’s Google map that shows the best places to find parking.

Where: The Bar, 2132 East Carson Street
When: 7:30pm-11ish? Friday, November 20th. [3rd Friday of the month!]

You can RSVP on Facebook or Meetup, and check out the Google map that shows the best places to find parking.

FSM treats

I probably can’t make it but I hope you’ll join the folks who’ve RSVP’d on Facebook and Meetup and say hello to our new organizer Bill C. He’s keeping DS alive on those sites as Laura and I are no longer able to (hence the lack of updates here) and that makes him AWESOME! Thanks Bill!

So here are the deets:

Where: The Bar, 2132 East Carson Street
When: 7:30pm-11ish? Friday, November 20th. [3rd Friday of the month!]

And here’s a Google map that shows where The Bar is and where we typically find parking, that should help you if you need directions.

Oh oh… Check out the message board at the Facebook group linked above — There’ve been some great suggestions for possible outings and fun holiday things to do for next month’s gathering. It’s a great way to be in contact with the folks you meet at DS.

Happy Thanksgiving!

You should come out, especially if you’re interested in taking over this much neglected site, as several of our regulars are making long-distance moves, and have taken on new challenges like grad school and better jobs that require more of our time.

Last month we had an awesome turnout and met lots of new friends getting ready to start the new academic year. That’s very Pittsburgh, isn’t it? People coming and going — almost an annual refresh. Sure, it happens elsewhere but it’s just so noticeable here. And I like it. And, I’ll drink to that. (Tomorrow, around 7:30ish. Maybe with you.)

So. See you Friday? Starts at 7:30. You can RSVP here or on our Facebook invite, if you’re a Facebooker, or on Meetup by clicking on the badge in the sidebar.

Oh! And check out these photos David sent in from the CFI picnic last Saturday:

CFI Pittsburgh Canoe Trip 2009

This year, we are doing something a little different – for those who prefer a little extra challenge, we are offering three different options for participants to choose. All of the excursions end at the outfitters location in West Newton – the differences are in the put-in locations. You have the choice of 1.a fairly short run (2 hrs or so) from Cedar Creek Park, or 2. a medium length run (4 hrs or so) from Smithton, or 3. for those desiring something a little more lengthy, putting in at Whitsett (6 hrs or so). Every one can arrive at the outfitter at the time appropriate for their run and be transported to the put-in location. Then, as the group works its way downstream, those who have opted for the shorter runs can join the group as they get to the other put-in locations. By the time we get to West Newton, we should have a veritable armada – well, flotilla, anyway.

Rate schedule is as follows: $30 from Cedar Creek Park, $35 from Smithton, and $40 from Whitsett. This price is per canoe, two people per canoe. A third person can ride in the canoe for an additional $3. This is great if you have a child or a friend who wants to participate. And for those of you who have your own canoe, the outfitter will transport your canoe to the put-in for a nominal fee ($3 or $4 I think).

So if you are looking for some summer fun, come on along for the ride. Maybe YOU can enjoy the rope swing – or not. To reserve your canoe, e-mail BillK at unkabeard@verizon.net and send a check for the correct amount to:

CFI-Pittsburgh
PO Box 19003
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Reservations need to be in and paid by July 31st.