Lion Jim how many is that (lion jim has a math undergrad degree and helps us when he can add stuff)
Moving to Pennsylvania and hoping to become a Penn State fan
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When you meet your neighbors, say the following: "Hay naw, brown caw."
It's the universal greeting in Lykens and Upper Dauphin 'Volley'.
Oh, and go to the Carsonville Ho-tel for french fries.
You've got some great fishing close by. If your boys enjoy wetting a line, I'd give a lot of thought to getting a boat to fish for Susquehanna Smallmouth. Great fly-fishing options also.
I beg to differ Sir. Anecdotally, I've seen as many Stars and Bars in Pennsyltucky as anywhere in the South. I'll never forget going into a bar in central PA during a fishing trip and asking for the bartender to change the channel to an Eagles game during the Southern 500. We almost got into a bar fight about that.
So, yeah, the older three are certainly ready and you live close enough to make a day trip.
The Tgar device would be buy tickets cheap on the secondary market for an early game and drive up early. You will also need a parking pass pre bought unless you want to pay $ 120.00 for the only game day lot a mile away.
With that first game, don’t concern yourself so much with tailgating, walk around take in the vibe and determine how involved upyou want your game day experience to be. The food in the stadium is stadium food but it is passible. BTW, try to get there three hours early minimum.
Be advised it can take a few minutes to get to your lot ( familiarize yourself ) and you may have a wait to exit.
Advice? You are going to need to get an opinion on a some real PA issues......
1.) Who makes the best Philly cheese steak? Provolone or Cheese Whiz??
2.) Sheetz or Wawa?
3.) Italian roast pork (some say it's better than the Philly cheese steak). Spinach or rapini?
And if you never had pierogies, try them. Everyone has their own little twist on them.
That simply will not do. Every game is expected to be a win, and every loss is a personal betrayal.
We are a miserable lot, so get with the program.
You should pick a different team to follow. We get hosed by the Refs in every game we have ever competed in. Why would you want to be part of that?
preacher-dawg:
What made you migrate to PA? You'll love it here. Great people, cultures and topography.
Steve's Prince of Steaks for your cheesesteak as well, I prefer the Comly location?
What made you migrate to PA? You'll love it here. Great people, cultures and topography.
Steve's Prince of Steaks for your cheesesteak as well, I prefer the Comly location?
Maybe Dawg you jump on You Tube and check out an old PBS show called TV Quarterbacks featuring Joe Paterno and many years of players. Gives a great historical background look of Penn State football. If you can find episodes with Matt Millen and Bruce Clark....priceless!!
Bruce Clark!!! Remember playing ball against him in rec hall and tried taking a charge from him one time. That was enough.
New pastor position
Awesome! You will find on here that your faith is shared by many, although we are a diverse group.
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If you really want to be a PSU fan, your best bet is to stay off this board. Otherwise you will spend all your time being trashed and needing to defend yourself for supporting the team and the coach. This is where the worst offense is being a “fanboy”.
Good luck in your new position. Many folks these days need that type of support.
I grew up in western PA, and moved away in 1976. 50 years later I am and always will be a passionate Penn State fan. Not a knock on you personally, but this may be the best example I can give you of the difference in mindset of PSU fans and MSU fans. The thought of changing teams would never enter my mind. That said, congratulations on your awakening. Welcome to the best fan base in the world. Enjoy the ride.
As someone who did the reverse migration (PA to NC by way of Alaska and Vegas)....
1: forget about Sweet Tea. thing of the past
2: learn how to self-loathe (VERY PSU advice). especially the phrase "I hate us" (amirite @BobPSU92 ?)
3: Learn how to creek fish for trout. Unless you spent time in the southern Appalachians, all you'll know is stillwater fishing.
4: "stick to your ribs" food in the north is different than the south. thick, not fried.
5: your #1 hated team apparently needs to be Pitt. Not because they play yearly or anything, but because long ago they played and it was the inter-state rivalry.
1: forget about Sweet Tea. thing of the past
2: learn how to self-loathe (VERY PSU advice). especially the phrase "I hate us" (amirite @BobPSU92 ?)
3: Learn how to creek fish for trout. Unless you spent time in the southern Appalachians, all you'll know is stillwater fishing.
4: "stick to your ribs" food in the north is different than the south. thick, not fried.
5: your #1 hated team apparently needs to be Pitt. Not because they play yearly or anything, but because long ago they played and it was the inter-state rivalry.
What the **** is this? He needs no options……..
wiz, always Wiz.
WaWa. Always WaWa except when taking a piss, the Sheetz bathrooms are better.
Roast Pork with Sharp Provolone and Broccoli Rabe, long hots for the fearless
oh, and bonus since he is in the Harrisburg Burbs, probably right around the corner…..
the Market Street Deli in LeMoyne, serious Italian Hoagies Game
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12” Hoagie - Delivery/P-upOur Hoagies are packed full with Boar's Head meat and cheese. We only use Liscios hoagie rolls. 12" large and 8" small. All hoagies come with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Oil+Vinegar and Seasonings unless you request something else.
I wouldn't say I am necessarily changing teams. I will always be a Mississippi State fan. Too many memories growing up, but I enjoy being part of a college community, especially one whose fanbase is not obnoxious. I don't know what I would do if I was around Ole Miss or Bama territory. Even other fanbases that are not as obnoxious, but in the SEC like Arkansas or Georgia would be difficult. I am very thankful I didn't land in O$U territory.
The big thing is that I want my kids to experience a good college community that I did growing up, and I am pretty confident I found one in Penn State.
I hope you like cheesesteaks. I'm posting this link to a Reddit thread ranking cheesesteak shops in the Philadelphia area. It may well prompt some argument here. You'll need to get used to that.
Yes, I love cheesesteaks, that is when they are prepared well. I had a flyover in Philly one time and I had to try an authentic cheesesteak. It was great.
The Friday market & auction near Gratz is a must go since you're that close. My parents live in Sunbury and typically go once or twice a month. I have relatives that live closer and they go every week and it is their main source for produce. There are still a couple of butchers that go there every week. Bixler's & Troutman's still go there. Also, look into Snyder's Meats up in Pitman. When you decide to tip your tongue into the scrapple (aka ponhaus) world, I think that Wehry's is the best. They label it as Snow Creek brand and are one of the few that still use buckwheat flour in the mix which is key. . I believe Bixler's sell it at their stand in the Gratz Friday market.
My parents also always hit up Hoover's discount store for bulk foods and discount groceries.
The Gratz Fair is over 150 years old and is a great example of a small rural town fair.
Shady Lane Hardware & Variety is an Amish run store that is well stocked and also has a good bit of household supplies upstairs. They also have another hardware store outside of Herndon.
My cousin lives in Hickory Corners and swears by Schiano's in Berrysburg for Italian-American food. Hickory Corner's also has a carnival (Aug 5-8). It's really small, but it serves as the major fund raiser for the fire company. It's always good for a sausage sandwich, bean soup and the always popular cake wheel.
If you ever venture up into coal country, Masser's market in Paxinos has a small, but great selection of meats and frozen soups. Masser's restaurant just up the road has a good representation of the local food. Kowalonek's in 'chendo is another great butcher shop.
Of course, perhaps the most important thing. Knoebel's.
One more thing. I'll leave you this Lykens State Police report from 2015.
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Welcome to Lion Country. Best wishes on your new position and home. May your children adapt well to the new area and schools. Hope you can get to a game to experience the whole gamut of fun. If you attend a White Out game you will be impressed. Passionate fan base. Learn about wrestling, it is incredible. Weather: all four seasons have their benefits until the temps drop into single digits and lower. Having lived in O$U country for 20 years, it's good to be back in PSU territory.
better question, if I offered you a loss in Philly and a win v osu would you say yes?
There are some awesome nuggets of wisdom in this post. Snyder's meats in Pitman is awesome!!!!! bring a check or cash...no credit cards. Try the Lewisburg sausage from Bixler's. yum!!! Take a pilgrimage up to Shendo for kielbasi. I'm a Lucky's Deli fan myself....friends with the owner.....Dave Luckashunas. A real pistol that massive lad is
only if OSU was 'good', but if PSU beats them then they werent good that year
That's a hoagie!What the **** is this? He needs no options……..
wiz, always Wiz.
WaWa. Always WaWa except when taking a piss, the Sheetz bathrooms are better.
Roast Pork with Sharp Provolone and Broccoli Rabe, long hots for the fearless
oh, and bonus since he is in the Harrisburg Burbs, probably right around the corner…..
the Market Street Deli in LeMoyne, serious Italian Hoagies Game
items.
12” Hoagie - Delivery/P-upOur Hoagies are packed full with Boar's Head meat and cheese. We only use Liscios hoagie rolls. 12" large and 8" small. All hoagies come with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Oil+Vinegar and Seasonings unless you request something else.
I miss those times with my sons 1 n 2. Such an awesome period. ENJOY!
Plus the Wiconisco, Mahantango (pronounced mak en tango), Stony and Clarks creeks for trout.
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Hey @manatre are they still shooting pigeons up there? I haven’t been back for more than 20 years.
@preacher_dawg
this above is a list you need to print out, solid work by @manatree
I think the last Hegins pigeon shoot was in the late 90s. It was initially paused for a few years as litigation worked it's way through the courts and they eventually officially agreed to end it as part of a settlement.
Depends on how the rest of the season played out. A loss to Temple could keep you out of the playoffs whereas a loss to OSU (especially a close one) won’t hurt you at all.
Unpopular take… the Philly cheesesteaks are overrated but the Philly style roast beef with broccoli rabe is underrated. It’s my favorite sandwich but you really do not see it outside of the Philly region.
Preacher Dawg may soon realize that our roads in PA suck. Road surfaces are rough and full of potholes. When driving in from other states he will notice the roads go from developed world to 3rd world with a sign that says welcome to PA and the next sign tells him the “left lane ends.” He will notice plenty of “construction work zones” with nobody actually working on anything. He will pray long and hard on the matter, but Penndot will never improve and our roads will continue to suck. We have all tried, even walking into the desert to meditate and pray on the subject. It’s no use.
Are you certain that this is what you want to do? If so, we can schedule your orientation classes and then the initiation process. FYI, the initiation has many challenges...