for our Pittsburgh Palooza

Margo M.
on 4/1/08 11:43 am, edited 4/1/08 11:46 am - Elyria, OH
one of the fun things that mary had mentioned was the Duquesne Incline--the trolley that goes up the side of the hill--here is a link to it--fare is $2.00 each way unless any of us are over 65 -then must show ID to go on free http://incline.pghfree.net/index.shtml it really looks cool! when my first hubby and i stayed in p'burgh years ago; we were at the Hilton and our room overlooked the water -and the incline was off in the distance- we watched it climb! (he was afraid of heights so we never went!--he's also the one who wouldn't go on the Maid of the Mist at Niagra Falls cuz you go down a glass  elevator!)
annette R.
on 4/1/08 7:43 pm - ithaca, NY
ummm - did I ever tell you about the time we went on the chair lift up the face of White Face Mountain in the Adirondacks? Half way up I had to get off because I was so frightened. We had to walk DOWN the face of the mountain. No way could Tom or the staff convince me to get back on that lift.  I'm a total wreck with heights. I'll look it over but make no promises for fear it will ruin the fun for others. I'll probably wave to you from the bottom. He has never convinced me to get on Maid of the Mist either. Shame on me, I know I'm a wus.
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Aime B.
on 4/1/08 7:49 pm - Baltimore, MD
We can hold on to each other. I have a fear of heights as well. I have to hold on in regular elevators.


  Aime
The love of my OH Family has me humbled!!!!

annette R.
on 4/1/08 7:51 pm - ithaca, NY
Aime, Good - I was afraid I might be the only one. It does look beautiful --- from afar.
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Margo M.
on 4/1/08 7:53 pm - Elyria, OH
okay okay so you two can watch and wave! boy-so the spanish aero car over the whirlpool up by niagra is out too huh!!! it's ok- we all have our "things" that we can or cannot do!!!!
MLONG
on 4/1/08 9:24 pm - Wales , MA
OK I GAME ( HOLD ME )   WE WILL BE OK  BOO  
carlak
on 4/1/08 10:06 pm - Bradenton, FL
Im up for It. Ill go with yo Margo. I know well blind fold Aime and Annette and take them by the hand and get them on It will be all ok. Carla
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JudyC
on 4/1/08 9:47 pm - Harrisburg, PA
Count me in!  I'm ready! Judy
MLONG
on 4/1/08 10:09 pm - Wales , MA

WE WILL ALL HOLD ON AND ENJOY BOO

lora13
on 4/1/08 11:21 pm - Pittsburgh, PA

Hey girls..                Hey 

The inclines (2 of them) are actually part of our transportation system and is even used daily by commuters who live on Mt. Washington.  It really isn't bad even for those with a fear of heights.  Doesn't go straight up, it is on an incline...hence the name!                              Prekestolen  NOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!

When you reach the top, there are observation areas to see the city and it is spectacular, especially on clear days and in the evening.  Plus lots of the fanciest and most elegant restaurants in the city are up there.  When there however, you do not see those below due to trees.  The view is repeatedly voted one of the best views in the nation.                                    Skyline  Hope this clarifies and as for those a bit squeemish about heights, etc., closing your eyes will help or even eliminate the fear! The incline also goes pretty slowly.

Hugs, Lora   2 DAYS AND COUNTING......

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