July 2018 * PITCA Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Pressing Iron and Trivet Collectors of America2024-03-29T09:11:26Zhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/feed/all2018 PITCA Convention in Pittsburgh, PA: July 12th - 14th, 2018https://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pittsburghbyed-12018-07-30T00:30:55.000Z2018-07-30T00:30:55.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755981?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Panorama of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania taken from the top of Mt Washington. <em>Photo courtesy of Ed Rosack</em></p>
</div>Host Hotel: Pittsburgh Marriott Northhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pittsmarriott2018-07-30T00:30:21.000Z2018-07-30T00:30:21.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755863?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>This was the second year our convention was scheduled at the Pittsburgh Marriott North. </p>
</div>Thursday: Balestri Auctionhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-19-dsc097132018-07-30T00:11:13.000Z2018-07-30T00:11:13.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125756132?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>There was an Auction Preview the evening before and again for one hour prior to the start of the Auction. </p>
</div>Thursday: Balestri Auctionhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-1-penf43622018-07-30T00:09:19.000Z2018-07-30T00:09:19.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755697?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Bidding began at 10 AM and went on for over 5 hours. See the <a href="https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/121965_mary-balestri-iron-collection/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Balestri Auction</a> catalog.</p>
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</div>Friday Morning: Boat Tourhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-3-img-10102018-07-30T00:04:03.000Z2018-07-30T00:04:03.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755855?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>The bus ride from the hotel to the port took less thant 30 minutes. It was an enjoyable ride, especially for those of us who had never been to Pittsburgh before.</p>
</div>Friday Morning: Boat Tourhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-28-dsc097382018-07-30T00:03:40.000Z2018-07-30T00:03:40.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755911?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>We've arrived riverside and are heading for the dock.</p>
</div>Friday Morning: Boat Tourhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-30-dsc097402018-07-30T00:01:20.000Z2018-07-30T00:01:20.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755885?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Everyone loves a cruise, even a short one!</p>
</div>Friday Morning: Boat Tourhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/boat2c2018-07-30T00:00:46.000Z2018-07-30T00:00:46.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755773?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>From the Gateway Clipper Fleet website: The only way to see the City of Pittsburgh and truly learn about her past, present and future is aboard one of our Pittsburgh Sightseeing Cruises. Your Pittsburgh riverboat tour will begin on the Monongahela River and will continue on both the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers all while our Captain and Narrator relay interesting facts, tales and river lore that make Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania so special!</p>
</div>Friday Morning: Boat Tourhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-4-img-08282018-07-29T23:58:43.000Z2018-07-29T23:58:43.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125756119?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Who knew there were pirates in Pennsylvania? Actually, the baseball team the Pittsburgh Pirates was formed and named back in 1891. The name "Pirates" evolved from unproven allegations the owners had illegally signed members from other teams.</p>
</div>Friday Morning: Boat Tourhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-31-dsc097452018-07-29T23:57:48.000Z2018-07-29T23:57:48.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755850?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Wating for the 10:30 AM river cruise to board. It was cooler in the shade!</p>
</div>Friday Morning: Boat Tourhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-35-dsc097552018-07-29T23:56:24.000Z2018-07-29T23:56:24.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755869?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>What a great t-shirt for an iron collector! IRONY. THE OPPOSITE OF WRINKLY.</p>
</div>Friday Morning: Boat Tourhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-36-dsc097562018-07-29T23:56:02.000Z2018-07-29T23:56:02.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125756075?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Good views were available from either side of the boat. We had just as much fun telling stories as we did sightseeing!</p>
</div>Friday Morning: Boat Tourhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/boat1c2018-07-29T23:53:39.000Z2018-07-29T23:53:39.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125756285?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>The suspension bridges to Pittsburgh are painted Aztec Gold, aka Pittsburgh Yellow.</p>
</div>Friday Afternoon: Presentationhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-11-em1279762018-07-29T23:50:00.000Z2018-07-29T23:50:00.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125756178?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>David Arata gave a presentation <em>Don’t Let Your Irons Sit on the Shelf</em>, encouraging members to share their collections though public displays and by inviting clubs to your home.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
</div>Friday PM: Banquet Dinnerhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-13-img-08582018-07-29T23:48:46.000Z2018-07-29T23:48:46.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755901?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div></div>Saturday Morning: Buy and Sellhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-18-img-10322018-07-29T23:48:00.000Z2018-07-29T23:48:00.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125756084?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Buy & Sell is one of our most popular convention activities. It's one reason our annual conventions, as required by charter, are held in the Midwest ~ so PITCA members who live in surrounding states can load their vehicles with irons and trivets and drive.</p>
</div>Saturday Morning: Buy and Sellhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-20-img-10342018-07-29T23:46:45.000Z2018-07-29T23:46:45.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755689?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div></div>Saturday Morning: Buy and Sellhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-23-img-10372018-07-29T23:45:49.000Z2018-07-29T23:45:49.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755932?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div></div>Saturday Morning: Buy and Sellhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-25-img-10402018-07-29T23:44:50.000Z2018-07-29T23:44:50.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755905?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div></div>Saturday Morning: Buy and Sellhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-28-img-10442018-07-29T23:43:04.000Z2018-07-29T23:43:04.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755746?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div></div>Saturday Morning: Buy and Sellhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-29-img-10452018-07-29T23:41:06.000Z2018-07-29T23:41:06.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755822?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div></div>Saturday Morning: Buy and Sellhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-31-img-1049-12018-07-29T23:40:24.000Z2018-07-29T23:40:24.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755695?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div></div>Saturday Morning: Buy and Sellhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-33-img-10512018-07-29T23:38:35.000Z2018-07-29T23:38:35.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755764?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div></div>Saturday Morning: Buy and Sellhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-35-img-10532018-07-29T23:37:49.000Z2018-07-29T23:37:49.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755843?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div></div>Saturday Morning: Buy and Sellhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-36-img-10552018-07-29T23:36:57.000Z2018-07-29T23:36:57.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755683?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div></div>Saturday Morning: Buy and Sellhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-37-img-10562018-07-29T23:36:16.000Z2018-07-29T23:36:16.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755692?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div></div>Saturday Morning: Buy and Sellhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-38-img-10572018-07-29T23:35:25.000Z2018-07-29T23:35:25.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125756240?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div></div>Saturday Morning: Buy and Sellhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-39-img-10602018-07-29T23:34:39.000Z2018-07-29T23:34:39.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125756216?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div></div>Saturday Afternoon: Member Displayshttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-48-penf44232018-07-29T23:32:35.000Z2018-07-29T23:32:35.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125755756?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>PITCA members take great pride in creating unique displays, bringing interesting items from their collection to share with others. It's a great opportunity to gain knowledge about irons, trivets and other laundry day collectibles.</p>
</div>Saturday Afternoon: Member Displayshttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/2018-convention/pitca-47-penf44222018-07-29T23:31:52.000Z2018-07-29T23:31:52.000ZLynn Rosackhttps://pressingironandtrivetcollectors.org/Web_Members/09bjwmlixly5k<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125756188?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div></div>