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Douglas Muth ([personal profile] giza) wrote2008-03-22 10:02 pm

Pictures from Pittsburgh

I spent last weekend in Pittsburgh for some Anthrocon Business. The first thing I wanted to mention is that we have some pictures of The Doubletree in Pittsburgh. The full album is at http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmuth/sets/72157604208248727/

But this is probably the most important picture, taken directly in front of the entrance to the Doubletree:

Cheap parking!


After our business in Pittsburgh was concluded, some of us took a sidetrip to Randyland. For those of you who dined in the Orchid Restaurant at the Westin last year and interacted with the rather lively and animated waiter named Randy Gilson, you all know who I'm talking about. For those of you who didn't... well, Randy is a bit of a community hero in Pittsburgh. This is a picture from Page 2 of the phonebook:

Randy Gilson

Happy fellow, isn't he? :-)

Randy is known for creating what is dubbed "Randyland", a section of homes in a rundown part of Pittsburgh that have been painted all sorts bright interesting colors and designs:

Randyland

Randyland

Randyland

The zoo

The full album of Randyland pictures can be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmuth/sets/72157604203902962/

Share and enjoy!

[identity profile] gatcat.livejournal.com 2008-03-23 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
>The full dump is at...

After you called it this, I really expected to see a much trashier hotel.

[identity profile] giza.livejournal.com 2008-03-24 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)

Oh, um, yeah... I think I'll pick a different word for my post...

[identity profile] bolo-cutefox.livejournal.com 2008-03-23 10:39 am (UTC)(link)
I know exactly where that is ^_^ I ue to go to school in the omni building... and there is a subway you can ride for free from there to liberty street for those who don't wanna walk 2-3 blocks... aahhhh...memories

[identity profile] nbowa.livejournal.com 2008-03-23 05:41 pm (UTC)(link)
I got to have Randy as a server for breakfast during AC 07. Definitely an artist at heart. As his style was over the top, I could definitely see his passion and love for his work. And then to read the article about him was absolutely incredible, as I have even more respect for him.

[identity profile] doco.livejournal.com 2008-03-23 07:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Given the current exchange rate of the dollar, these $6 almost seem cheap. ;)

An indicator of why people think I have an odd sense of humor.

[identity profile] mgucciard.livejournal.com 2008-03-24 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)

When I saw the pictures of ya'll inspecting the rooms, the thought leapt to mind - "How cute, they "suited" for the visit...."

Very slick gents, very slick.
They won't know what's hit them when the AC attendees arrive. :-)

Re: An indicator of why people think I have an odd sense of humor.

[identity profile] chefmongoose.livejournal.com 2008-04-03 06:38 pm (UTC)(link)
We like to look snazzy.

I of course look like I'm an ex-linebacker about to testify about steroid use, but that's what happens when i wear a suit.

[identity profile] rassah.livejournal.com 2008-03-25 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
Damn. I was hoping those were hotel rates XD

[identity profile] wildw0lf.livejournal.com 2008-04-04 11:02 am (UTC)(link)
Those designs are really cool. I never knew he had that talent. And it also helps brighten up the city.