MadBuffaloDisease Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 "We got all kinds of rain. Stinging rain, big ol' fat rain, and rain that seemed to come right up from the bottom." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancasterSteve Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I lived in PGH 1978 - 1999. Several times, barges broke loose and damaged bridges on the Mon and near the Point. Whatever people may say about Pittsburgh, coming out of the Liberty Tubes and looking at downtown lit up is a sight to see. 199848[/snapback] What are the Liberty Tubes? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 What are the Liberty Tubes? Thanks 199861[/snapback] PGH is VERY hilly. - almost everywhere. The Tubes are a pair of tunnels drilled through Mount Washington at the turn of the 19th century, that come from the south side of the mountain to provide access to the so-called "Point ...the downtown area of Pittsburgh at the confluence of the Allegheny river from the north and Mongahelia river from the south, forming the mouth of the Ohio River. Other access methods are the Mongehelia and the Duquesne Inclines, which are cabled rail cars going down a 45 degree slope on the north side of the mountain. Very useful and picturesque. Pittsburgh is a visually stunning city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mravenger Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 pissing rain outside here in Hollywood, has been for days. the worst ive seen it in my 7 years here. Massive puddles everywhere. Yesterday it was coming down sideways. Anyone else out here seeing this? 199788[/snapback] Yep it is the worst rain and the Bills at home for the playoffs and then the damn Jets beat San Diego and The Vikes beat Green Bay this weather is right for the events Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 chill, its not like we're afraid to go out in it, just never seen it this bad. 199802[/snapback] You've never seen puddles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancasterSteve Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 PGH is VERY hilly. - almost everywhere. The Tubes are a pair of tunnels drilled through Mount Washington at the turn of the 19th century, that come from the south side of the mountain to provide access to the so-called "Point ...the downtown area of Pittsburgh at the confluence of the Allegheny river from the north and Mongahelia river from the south, forming the mouth of the Ohio River. Other access methods are the Mongehelia and the Duquesne Inclines, which are cabled rail cars going down a 45 degree slope on the north side of the mountain. Very useful and picturesque. Pittsburgh is a visually stunning city. 199875[/snapback] Very interesting, thanks for replying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Very interesting, thanks for replying. 199917[/snapback] Liberty Tunnels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Very interesting, thanks for replying. 199917[/snapback] You're welcome. Because of the terrain, a common answer in Pittsburgh and environs to a request for directions is, "It's over there, but you can't get there from here". They are right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancasterSteve Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Liberty Tunnels 199919[/snapback] Very useful link, thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado681 Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Very useful link, thank You 199946[/snapback] This is one of the most f'ed up winter weather patterns I have ever observed ever since becoming a huge weather weenie. Good example of this. Two days ago, Valdez AK shattered its all time January high temperature by 8F by recording a high temperature of 54F. Most of AK was at least 40F above normal. For comparison, if it was 40F above average in BUF, the temp would be 75F. The west (especially areas of SC and AZ) have been in a big time drought the last few years, so all of this precipitation is welcomed im sure. Dont worry, in a few days it will be 65 again and sunny so suck it up for 48 more hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 this is what i like to see weather related post . i did not see one word that drew did this to you . see what talking about the weather can do . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 this is what i like to see weather related post . i did not see one word that drew did this to you . see what talking about the weather can do . 200000[/snapback] I thought it never rained in California? But girl don't they warn ya... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I thought it never rained in California? But girl don't they warn ya... 200016[/snapback] let it rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Actually, I wasn't planning on golfing tomorrow. I just like reminding people on the east coast that we golf in January. 199814[/snapback] hey man i am on the east coast and i just golfed yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 It's going to be close to 60 this week in Boston--not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesir Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Actually, I wasn't planning on golfing tomorrow. I just like reminding people on the east coast that we golf in January. 199814[/snapback] We golf here in Buffalo in January, we just need to use an orange ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesir Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I lived in PGH 1978 - 1999. Several times, barges broke loose and damaged bridges on the Mon and near the Point. Whatever people may say about Pittsburgh, coming out of the Liberty Tubes and looking at downtown lit up is a sight to see. 199848[/snapback] I've been all over the US and lived in Pitt for 3 years. This truly IS one of the best cityscape views in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Come summer with the reservoirs all filled up... People will be thanking the rain... That is if the mud-slides don't get you first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I've been all over the US and lived in Pitt for 3 years. This truly IS one of the best cityscape views in the US. So true - and they were smart enough to add Heinz Field to the cityscape - downtown is a spectacular sight when you come through the Liberty tunnel at night during the holiday season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKC Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 hey man i am on the east coast and i just golfed yesterday 200041[/snapback] I just drove by the Wilshire Country Club in Beverly Hills and sure enough there were 3 jackasses out there pulling bags. It would improve the acuracy of this sighting though I knew how to say jackass in Japanese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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