Awesome! Thanks Joe!

Chris

--- In pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com, Joe Patrick <brandysdad_2000@...> wrote:
>
> It's easier to explain in pictures what a Vincent's Pie is.  They can be
greasy, but very filling.  Here's a few videos I found on Youtube.
>
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtdxGfl1Eiw
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy7huZz_jjE
>
> I love them, but my stomach can only handle them once or twice a year. lol
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: thongor72 <cowen72@...>
> To: pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 12:07 AM
> Subject: [pittscomicon] Re: Unique good places to eat
>
>
>  
> Hey Joe!
> Thanks for the quick reply. I don't know if I really know what I am looking
for. Maybe a diner type of restaurant? I don't really want any Mexican or
Chinese food. I like the idea of the pizza place.
>
> When you say people love it or hate it, what do they hate about it? It sounds
pretty good so far!
>
> I guess I am thinking about something sort of local and maybe a diner type
place.
>
> Thank you so much for the reply!
> And if anyone else wants to add anything, that would be fantastic!
>
> Chris
>
> --- In pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com, Joe Patrick <brandysdad_2000@> wrote:
> >
> > Chris,
> >
> >   I think that all depends on what you enjoy to eat.  I live just 5
minutes from the convention center and I'm still finding new places to eat. 
Some I've enjoyed, and some I've found to be interesting, but ultimately not my
thing.  What I've done when I go to a new location is I just see what places
my GPS can find as far as food in the general vicinity and then see what sounds
good to try.
> >
> >   My favorite 'local' pizza place is Vince's Pizza Park in Forest
Hills.  It's probably about a 20-25 minute drive depending on traffic. 
Handfulls of fresh toppings on the pizzas, not sparsely dealt out.  They can
be expensive, but to me, they're worth it.  Though its one of those places
where people either love it or hate it, not much middle ground.
> >
> >   They've added a Patron Mexican restaurant just up the street from the
convention center as well, across from the Olive Garden.  The food there is
pretty good if you enjoy Mexican.  
> >
> >
> >    Being in Pittsburgh, there is a Primanti's not that far from the
convention center as well to get Pittsburgh's official sandwich.
> >
> > Again it comes down to what type of food you like.  My advice is bring a
GPS and use it if you can.
> >
> > -Joe
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> >  From: thongor72 <cowen72@>
> > To: pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 11:50 PM
> > Subject: [pittscomicon] Unique good places to eat
> >
> >
> >  
> > Hey all!
> >
> > First of all, I am extremely excited about coming once again to the
Pittsburgh comicon. This has to be close to my 10th trip and its getting better
and better all the time.
> >
> > However interestingly enough, I have never taken the time to explore the
restaurants in the area (or even within a 20 min drive). So although I know
there is a TGIFridays, and Olive Garden (I think) in the area. I was wondering
if anyone can recomend a great place to eat in the area. Like are there any
restaurants seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives or anything cool like that? Last
year we went to Bella Luna and had some great pizza. Any other great family
owned businesses?
> >
> > Thanks for all your help!
> > Chris
> >
>

Hey Donnie,

We don't have many of note right now,  X-Men Noir's, Dennis Calero, Gene
Gonzales and Ed Beard Jr. are 3 that I know of off the top of my head, but let
me check with Renee today and get back to you.  Then I'll make it a point of
getting the cancellations up on the site.  With the change to the website for
2012 it completely skipped my mind, so thanks for reminding me.

Patrick

--- In pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com, "Donnie" <wildstorm3@...> wrote:
>
> I know we all hate them but with 4 days until the show I know a lot of people
will be spending this week gathering their stuff to get signed.  There used to
be a link to cancellations on the old webpage but not anymore.  So if there is
any way to post any cancellations for those who already cancelled?
>

Ed got caught up on a big painting project in Florida that is keeping him and
Destini from appearing.

--- In pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com, Derek Kirby <dbksr@...> wrote:
>
> OMG Why did Ed Beard Jr cancel? I was really looking forward to having my
Birds of Paradise autographed:( Will Destini still be there?
>
>
> --- On Tue, 4/17/12, comiconguy <patlqp@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: comiconguy <patlqp@...>
> Subject: [pittscomicon] Re: Cancellations
> To: pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 8:56 AM
>
>
>
> Â
>
>
>
> Hey Donnie,
>
> We don't have many of note right now, X-Men Noir's, Dennis Calero, Gene
Gonzales and Ed Beard Jr. are 3 that I know of off the top of my head, but let
me check with Renee today and get back to you. Then I'll make it a point of
getting the cancellations up on the site. With the change to the website for
2012 it completely skipped my mind, so thanks for reminding me.
>
> Patrick
>
> --- In pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com, "Donnie" <wildstorm3@> wrote:
> >
> > I know we all hate them but with 4 days until the show I know a lot of
people will be spending this week gathering their stuff to get signed. There
used to be a link to cancellations on the old webpage but not anymore. So if
there is any way to post any cancellations for those who already cancelled?
> >
>

Hey, don't forget that the japanese re staurant in the mall, and that italian
restaurant outside , and the food court in there.
Now, if you really looking for a good japanese restaurants, I know if a good
place in penn hills. and it's only 22 minutes away...... Lol!
--- In pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com, "thongor72" <cowen72@...> wrote:
>
> Hey all!
>
> First of all, I am extremely excited about coming once again to the Pittsburgh
comicon. This has to be close to my 10th trip and its getting better and better
all the time.
>
> However interestingly enough, I have never taken the time to explore the
restaurants in the area (or even within a 20 min drive). So although I know
there is a TGIFridays, and Olive Garden (I think) in the area. I was wondering
if anyone can recomend a great place to eat in the area. Like are there any
restaurants seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives or anything cool like that? Last
year we went to Bella Luna and had some great pizza. Any other great family
owned businesses?
>
> Thanks for all your help!
> Chris
>

Hey Catwomanmth!
Thanks for the advice! I was kinda hoping to stay away from the mall.. too many
zombies! lol

If anyone else has any suggestions, I am open to any and all!

Chris

--- In pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com, "Catwomanmtb" <catwomanmtb@...> wrote:
>
> Hey, don't forget that the japanese re staurant in the mall, and that italian
restaurant outside , and the food court in there.
> Now, if you really looking for a good japanese restaurants, I know if a good
place in penn hills. and it's only 22 minutes away...... Lol!
> --- In pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com, "thongor72" <cowen72@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey all!
> >
> > First of all, I am extremely excited about coming once again to the
Pittsburgh comicon. This has to be close to my 10th trip and its getting better
and better all the time.
> >
> > However interestingly enough, I have never taken the time to explore the
restaurants in the area (or even within a 20 min drive). So although I know
there is a TGIFridays, and Olive Garden (I think) in the area. I was wondering
if anyone can recomend a great place to eat in the area. Like are there any
restaurants seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives or anything cool like that? Last
year we went to Bella Luna and had some great pizza. Any other great family
owned businesses?
> >
> > Thanks for all your help!
> > Chris
> >
>

WOOT ONLY 2 MORE DAYS!!!
Question...is there any advantage or reason to get there at 1 on Friday?Will
have to pull my son from school early and am already leaving work early.Just
wanted to know how early I should leave and get him out of school.
  Thanks

Unencumbered shopping and getting on Sketch Lists for fan favorite artists are
your advantages.  But we run until 7:00 on Friday, so you could probably let Jr.
finish out the school day.  (I can already hear his groans of disappointment.)


--- In pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com, "dbksr" <dbksr@...> wrote:
>
> WOOT ONLY 2 MORE DAYS!!!
> Question...is there any advantage or reason to get there at 1 on Friday?Will
have to pull my son from school early and am already leaving work early.Just
wanted to know how early I should leave and get him out of school.
>  Thanks
>

A piece of Bad News..... we found out yesterday that Peter Mayhem has to cancel
his appearance at the 2012 Pittsburgh Comicon. He was offered a last minute
acting gig, and actors gotta act. He is truly sorry to disappoint his Pittsburgh
fans. He did overnight some autographed 8 X 10 that will be available for sale.
Other cancellations that I know of...... Ed Beard, Jr., Dennis Calero, Gene
Gonzales and Rob Jones. If anything else crops up, I'll try to let you know.
I'll be heading to the convention center around 11:00 this morning and will be
incommunicado for a while.

Studid typo!! Thatshould be Peter Mayhew

--- In pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com, "comiconguy" <patlqp@...> wrote:
>
> A piece of Bad News..... we found out yesterday that Peter Mayhem has to
cancel his appearance at the 2012 Pittsburgh Comicon. He was offered a last
minute acting gig, and actors gotta act. He is truly sorry to disappoint his
Pittsburgh fans. He did overnight some autographed 8 X 10 that will be available
for sale.
> Other cancellations that I know of...... Ed Beard, Jr., Dennis Calero, Gene
Gonzales and Rob Jones. If anything else crops up, I'll try to let you know.
I'll be heading to the convention center around 11:00 this morning and will be
incommunicado for a while.
>

Sorry to hear, but your updates are much appreciated!!

-Anthony

--- In pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com, "comiconguy" <patlqp@...> wrote:
>
> A piece of Bad News..... we found out yesterday that Peter Mayhem has to
cancel his appearance at the 2012 Pittsburgh Comicon. He was offered a last
minute acting gig, and actors gotta act. He is truly sorry to disappoint his
Pittsburgh fans. He did overnight some autographed 8 X 10 that will be available
for sale.
> Other cancellations that I know of...... Ed Beard, Jr., Dennis Calero, Gene
Gonzales and Rob Jones. If anything else crops up, I'll try to let you know.
I'll be heading to the convention center around 11:00 this morning and will be
incommunicado for a while.
>

That usually varies by artist and based on exactly what you want.  Usually
pencil sketches cost less than an inked piece and an inked piece my cost less
than a colored piece.  Also depends on how detailed the piece is.  There are a
number of factors that determine the price.  Always best if you're really
insterested to discuss what you're interested in with the artist to get an idea.

--- In pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com, Derek Kirby <dbksr@...> wrote:
>
> So what are usually the charges for these?
>
> --- On Wed, 4/18/12, Joe Patrick <brandysdad_2000@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: Joe Patrick <brandysdad_2000@...>
> Subject: Re: [pittscomicon] Re: Friday
> To: "pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com" <pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 5:43 PM
>
>
>
>  
>
>
>
>
>
> Best way to explain it is if you want to get a special sketch hand drawn by a
favorite artist of yours, it is best to make your request to them early.  If
it's not just a quick sketch that can be done in a few minutes, it will take
them some time and they have lists that they work through.  If you want to get
the piece before the weekend is over its best to get on their lists early. 
That doesnt affect your ability to buy any prints or sketch pieces that they
already have completed and for sale.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Derek Kirby <dbksr@...>
> To: pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 3:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [pittscomicon] Re: Friday
>
>
>
>  
>
>
>
>
> Please explain sketch list? Remember only my sons 2nd time and my 3rd time of
attending this.
>
> --- On Wed, 4/18/12, comiconguy <patlqp@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: comiconguy <patlqp@...>
> Subject: [pittscomicon] Re: Friday
> To: pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 1:58 PM
>
>
>
>  
>
> Unencumbered shopping and getting on Sketch Lists for fan favorite artists are
your advantages. But we run until 7:00 on Friday, so you could probably let Jr.
finish out the school day. (I can already hear his groans of disappointment.)
>
> --- In pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com, "dbksr" <dbksr@> wrote:
> >
> > WOOT ONLY 2 MORE DAYS!!!
> > Question...is there any advantage or reason to get there at 1 on Friday?Will
have to pull my son from school early and am already leaving work early.Just
wanted to know how early I should leave and get him out of school.
> > Thanks
> >
>

I believe that Pat said previously that the second Stan Q & A is not going to be
held.  The reason given is that Stan wanted to give everyone that wanted an
autograph the chance to get one within the time allowed.   The Q&A on Saturday I
believe is still on.  I imagine it will be posted at the show.

--- In pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com, Derek Kirby <dbksr@...> wrote:
>
>
> The Q&A with Stan Lee on Sunday or the Autograph session as well?
> --- On Thu, 4/19/12, Joe Patrick <brandysdad_2000@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: Joe Patrick <brandysdad_2000@...>
> Subject: [pittscomicon] Quick tip for newbies...
> To: "pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com" <pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 12:58 PM
>
>
>
>  
>
>
>
>
>
> For those folks who have expressed that it is going to be their first time to
the show, as others have mentioned previously it can be a long time spent on
your feet and standing in lines.  Be sure to make yourself aware of the various
panels and things going away from the floor.  The quick sketch is fun to watch
the artists turn out original pieces, some very good and some just plain
hilarious.  It's worth attending the quick sketch just to watch Stuart Sayger
work.  These panels and activities give you a chance to sit for a half hour to
hour and get a bit of rest.  Take it from someone with chronic back pain, you
dont know how much just 30 minutes off of your feet can help throughout the
course of a day.  For a list of the activities and panels, here is the link
from the website so you can plan what you what to attend. 
>
>
>
> (Be forewarned, Pat just announced that Peter Mayhew had to cancel at the last
minute, so his panel on Friday will not be taking place and as previously
announced the second Stan Lee panel on Sunday will not be taking place.)
>
>
> http://www.pittsburghcomicon.com/events.html
>
>
> Have a great time this weekend everyone, hope to see ya there!
>

Well I am not sure if I should be the joker or an arkham city inmate?
Would you give me advice or tip or nudge in a direction.

--- In pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com, "Amy  Dove Hill" <wondergirl220@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In pittscomicon@yahoogroups.com, "kidquando" <kidquando@> wrote:
> >
> > I plan on wearing a costume, but I WAS HOPING THERE WAS A GROUP WHO HAD A
THEME.  If anyone has any ideas get back to me.
> >
> Not a themed group, but I'm probably going to bring two different costumes,
one for Saturday and one for Sunday.  I'll probably wear my Pearl Forrester(from
MST3k) on Saturday, because I've never worn it to Pittsburgh before.  I think
Sunday I'll wear my Ma Hunkel costume, because my sister-in-law will be there as
the Golden Age Catwoman.
>
> I know that one of our members was planning to be a Green Lantern and was
looking for other GL Corps members for photos.
>
> Amy
>

Im thinkin about  running up tomorrow, give me your thoughts.

I'm thinking about going up Sunday, how are the vendors this year?  Lots of
tables or lots of empty spaces?  People selling comics or basement waterproofing
and gutter helmets?  How many tables does New Dimensions and the bootleg DVD
guys have?

Thanks!