Hi everyone! As a life-long Pittsburgher.. I'd be happy to help anyone with questions about our beautiful city and area happenings. I will be at the symposium with the Three Rivers Ferret Council - our local ferret club. We will have our Pampered Fuzzy Store set up - well part of it.. we are only allowed so much space. :o) Renee said: >As far as the travel and hotel bills go, the hotel is at >the airport and there is a free shuttle. I just want to clarify this for out-of-town people. The hotel is actually NOT at the airport. It is about a 10 minute ride to this hotel. It is confusing because University Blvd. is near the "old" Pittsburgh airport that has been closed for at least 10 years now. The "new" Pittsburgh airport is much, much bigger and is about 10 minutes away. The hotel does offer free shuttle - but I wanted people to not be concerned when the driver was taking them further than.. down the road. :o) Renee said: >This symposium will not be as expensive as either Toronto or Portland. True, true. There are several local restaurants nearby that are not expensive and are high on taste. Don't miss out on your chance to get a 'burg original - Primanti Brothers - located right across the street.. maybe down a bit from the hotel. Primanti's claim to fame is their sandwiches, your choice of meat topped with coleslaw and fries. Yum. Yum. They also have pizza, salads and pasta I think. There is also a Denny's, Wendy's and Eat n' Park - another Pittsburgh classic. This is off the top of my head, I don't go to that area of town often, but you will not go broke when you visit us here. If you have a car, Robinson Towne Center is just up the road, about 5 minutes and there are TONS of places to eat and shop there. Lonestar, Olive Garden, TGI Fridays, Joes Crab Shack, IHOP, Don Pablos, Max & Ermas, Bravo, Bahama Breeze, Smokey Bones.. see I go there much more often. :o) Again, please don't hesitate to contact me if you want some ideas on stuff to do during your stay. I'm also offering a chance to see the BEST view of the city - FREE!! - you will not be disappointed, it is stunning. Just contact me! -- Chris Sayne Ferret Friends of Pittsburgh http://home.att.net/~ferretfriendsofpgh [Posted in FML 6091]