Greetings Saints!  Well, we went to McConnell's Mill and it was awesome!  We had a great picnic lunch, then we hiked down the mountain side to the mill.  The scenery, rock formations, foliage, and Slippery Rock Creek were incredible, to say the least.  It was hot and steamy, and eventually it rained, but we had a most wonderful adventure.  For those of you who couldn't make it, we're planning on a fall hike when the leaves turn, so you'll get another chance.  Four of us climbed a humongous, and I mean HUMONGOUS boulder...what a scream that was.  Pictures to prove it.  Hope you enjoy them.

JULY EVENT  -  2010

DATE:            July 24, 2010

TIME:            9:00 a.m. - Alliance Church, G.C.

WHERE:       National Aviary, North Side, Pgh.

COST:            $12    -    $11  Seniors

WEBSITE:    http://www.aviary.org/



Plan to join us for a day in feather-heaven where bird-brains rule (hmmmmm, I should feel right at home here!!!).  The National Aviary is open from 10 am to 5 pm, with a different show every hour.  But there are 2 special shows:  11 am is Raptors in Flight and 2:30 pm is the Tropical Birds in Flight I believe.  These are the highlights of the day.  

I perused the site and didn't see anything that would indicate there are picnic tables, so we can either stuff ourselves before hand; stuff our pockets to eat on the way; eat at the aviary; or don't eat there at all.   If time permits, we may do a bit of sightseeing in the Pittsburgh area. 

I am going to reserve the van, therefore, RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT.   You can put your yea or nay in the "comments" box, call me, or e-mail, whichever you prefer.   Please try to have your RSVP in by July 17.  Thanks so much.  

We will meet at and leave from the Alliance Church at 9 a.m.

Enjoy the pictures.  It was a fun day!