Your Favorite Spot in Pittsburgh (Philadelphia, Washington: home, campus, architect)

[guylocke]

Redheads IME avoid the great globe in the sky like the plague

This can be true. But I do know red-heads who have no freckles. And guess what though, because red-heads stay out of the sun, they always age FANTASTIC compared to blondes and brunettes.

[Katiana]

DD is a redhead with brown eyes. She has lots of freckles, but she also tans. Depends on the person.

[Tallysmom]

Originally Posted by pittnurse70

DD is a redhead with brown eyes. She has lots of freckles, but she also tans. Depends on the person.

I'm blonde haired and blued eyed -- and I avoid the sun like a vampire.... don't tan at all, just burn to a crisp, peel and I'm as white as ever.

Having learned that at a young age has helped immeasurably. I'm 48 in a week, and most people think I'm in my mid 30's. Really makes me laugh when I tell people I intend to retire at 50 and they tell me you have lots of time left and I say -- no I have two years....

[Shenandoah]

When I lived south of Pittsburgh, my favorite spot was a little fishing stream outside of Dunbar where the water comes out of the mountain inside a small cave in a little waterfall, with a perfect pool. So very romantic! Good trout fishing there, too.

Inside the city of Pittsburgh - ooooh tossup between Station Square - I love the atmosphere, the shoppes, Grand Concourse, the history, the bands during the summer - and Mt Washington - for the outlooks at 1 am on a clear night, and the romantic restaurants.

Now, that I live north of Pittsburgh, like Tallysmom, my favorite spot is McConnells Mills. Absolutely amazing boulders, and beautiful rushing stream, as well as a nice tour thru the mill itself.

blessings, Shen

[guylocke]

I'm 48 in a week, and most people think I'm in my mid 30's. Really makes me laugh when I tell people I intend to retire at 50 and they tell me you have lots of time left and I say -- no I have two years....

The sun causes at least 90% of the aging process. I'm not a red-head either but I NEVER see the sun. I use fake tanning products (which, by the way, have improved by light years in recent times) and plan on looking youthful and vibrant (no leather) for many years to come.

[Katiana]

It's hard to avoid the sun in CO. Even if you just walk home from the bus or something, you get tan. DD uses sunscreen religiously, since she had a melanoma removed that was not caused by the sun.

[guylocke]

DD uses sunscreen religiously, since she had a melanoma removed that was not caused by the sun.

This is a very good idea. They are FINALLY bringing out face-washes that have SPF built in, how convenient? I recently saw a product in a spa magazine I get. Next it'll be in our body washes and soaps, which is such a great idea. I put on sunblock EVERY day even if I only plan on seeing the sun from the walk to and from my car. In fact, my Uncle's dermatologist who is in Florida tells him to use sun-block even if you work under big fluorescent lights every day (and most of us do).

The sun is SO harmful and damaging. However, a complete lack of sun isn't good either. You should get a FEW rays occasionally for vitamin D or at least start breaking out that spinach!!

[janiesgirl]

I like to walk at Washington's Landing. Zip a few times around the island. Enjoy the trees, cute townhouses, views and maybe stop for a beer at Redfin Blues.

[CaptainObvious]

Sorry.

Maybe it has something to do with the fact that "Elder" is in the name.

Cap

[Elder18]

I'm really only 26, which is a prime age for being aware of good-looking ladies out there.

As for the name, it's something I've always used for a handle, going back to my days as a long-distance truck driver.

"Hey, Big Bear, we've got a smokie up here on exit 28."
"That's a 10-4 there Elder, thanks for keeping your peepers out."
"No problem, good buddy. Elder out."

And so on.