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Pittsburgh Hash House Harriers

The Pittsburgh Hash House Harriers.

Even after reading the web site thoroughly, I have no idea what these people do. Something about running and drinking and catching hares. But their web site is rockin’ and they have 80 members! They have funny lyrics to dirty songs. (Sample lyrics: Are yinz from Pittsburgh? / I said from Pittsburgh / Where the emphysema rate is so high / Where streets are narrow / Like Mia Farrow / And flocks of pigeons sh*t in your eye.) In order to be a member, you must lay a trail and provide beer and snacks. What else? The trails are usually 3-4 miles long. They have a hotline! From the photos, there is nudity involved. And apparently at least 30 people are going to do all of this and more this Wednesday, March 15th. Arrr, matey. Beware the Ides of March!

I actually feel kind of drunk after writing this post. Hey! I like this logo!

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Weekend Wrap-Up

Alrighty, so it’s 5am on a Sunday morning in the Blitz and even though there’s about 20 hours left to go, I feel inclined to write a weekend wrap-up. Forgive me. I hope every ‘burgher, be they resident, transplant or visitor, had a wonderful holiday.

Here are 3 things I am thankful for this weekend:

1. The downtempo playing at Tuscany Cafe (in the South Side on Carson St.) on the weekends. Smooth. I don’t know why more of you aren’t there on Saturday night! 😉

2. The only graffiti in the women’s bathroom in the Shadow Lounge which reads: “You are infinitely beautiful.” I mean, it’s bathroom graffiti.

3. The ice sculpter we met today at 4am in Tom’s Diner on Carson in the South Side. He specializes in Indian weddings and the goddess of love. (Sorry, we didn’t get his card. But he wears Steelers gear and hangs out at Toms. ) This ice sculptor also moonlights as a chef, and told us about a tasty appetizer: deep-fried bananas … wrapped in bacon. (!) (Yes, this was revealed without any prodding from me.) We’ve got some fascinating folks in this town, I am telling you.

Thanks for a fun weekend, PGH!

Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails


LUPEC – Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails is another group that has recieved national attention but origionated right here in Pittsburgh. Look out for a LUPEC event at a bar near you.

From the LUPEC website…

LUPEC Mission Statement
In a post-millenium world of beer and prepackaged Chex Mixâ„¢, LUPEC works tirelessly to breed, raise, and release cocktails that are endangered or even believed to be extinct.

The collecting of anachronistic recipes by women, and the resulting creation of endangered cocktails in an all woman setting is intended to achieve the following goals:

  • o To create a secular “coven-like” atmosphere in which Classy Broads of today can invoke and honor the spirits of their Forebroads
    o To continue the 150 year American tradition of dangerous women calling themselves Ladies and getting together in groups, clubs, and societies to work undercover while they chipped away at the patriarchy.
    o To protect the collective Joie de Vivre of LUPEC members by assuring them at least one good party a month
    o To encourage the accumulation and use of vintage serving and barware.

    • Urban Hike – did you know Pittsburgh has an urban horse farm?

    Yes, there is an urban horse farm and many other unusual things in this city that one would not expect to find in a city. About once a month or so, some of the folks from Ground Zero (http://www.gzpgh.org) plan a walking tour of a different city neighborhood. One does not need to leave the city limits to find some interesting things. They have covered some of the hidden neighborhoods in the city of Pittsburgh.
    The hikes are free, just show up and you are guaranteed to meet a great group of people and learn alot about the neighborhood.

    The hikes are organized by:
    Sean Beasley
    Kate Fink (you may recognize her from WDUQ radio)
    Mark Hoffman
    Emily Keebler

    We at Iheartpgh.com have met some of these hikers and can attest that they are great people, definitly PGH lovers. To learn more about the hikers visit http://www.urbanhike.org

    Saturday October 1 – Urban Hike visits Carnegie.
    Meet at Eccentricities, 222 Third Avenue, 10 am, October 1st.
    There should be plenty of street parking – Gas is expensive. How about these buses instead? 100, 25D

    The hike will take about three hours.
    As always, comfortable shoes, sunscreen and water are excellent ideas.

    For More Info – Urban Hike http://www.urbanhike.org