Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Sal, Great idea! I plan on taking that train ride unless something comes up. sl > Luggers, Leggers, M6 Lovers, M6 Haters, LHSAers and other Leica fans, > > COME ONE, COME ALL!!! > > On January 19, 2002, I'm making a pilgrimage to Pittsburgh by train in > order to see the W. Eugene Smith exhibit at the Carnegie Museum. > The "Plan" is as follows: > A scenic, and relaxing train ride across Pennsylvania from Philadelphia > (it is Amtrak train # 43) (See www.amtrak.com for details). > The train arrives in Pittsburgh at 2:24 PM. > Overnight at the Westin Convention Center Hotel (412-281-3700) which is > one tenth of a mile from the station. > After checking in and weather permitting, taking a ride up the Duquesne > Incline to shoot a very dramatic photograph of Pittsburgh at dusk. > Followed by dinner and hopefully great conversation. Bokeh will not be > discussed. > The Carnegie Museum opens at noon on Sunday, so there will be ample time > to recover and get breakfast. > The return train is Amtrak # 44 and departs at 4:28 PM. I think three > hours is enough to look at the exhibit and related materials. > My thanks to Stan Yoder of Pittsburgh for supplying some information. > If, you are interested in meet me on the train or in Pittsburgh, let me > know. > Happy Snaps, > Sal DiMarco, Jr. > Philadelphia, PA > > PS- Remember seeing the show will help make the conversation in Washington, > the following weekend more interesting. > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html