StarmegaDO 2010 (SMD2) Nov 1-6, 2010 Masterthread
Aug 11, 2010, 7:10 pm
#811
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Body in Downtown YYZ, heart and mind elsewhere
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It fascinates me how in some parts of the US, "BBQ" is a noun and not a verb.
I guess I'll be one of those tourists who sort of sticks out in Houston.
I guess I'll be one of those tourists who sort of sticks out in Houston.
Aug 11, 2010, 7:17 pm
#812
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
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So when does the attendee list get updated? Sounds like Starwood Lurker will be there, but he's not on the list. I signed up on June 27, and my name isn't on the list either.
Looking forward to my first Mega Do!
Looking forward to my first Mega Do!
Aug 11, 2010, 7:47 pm
#813
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 7,323
We will also send an email update with various things tomorrow.
The charter sale has actually picked up the last couple of days, so if you plan to join the fun, it's probably smart to sign up as soon as possible.
And no, we are not inviting Steven Slater to the SMD, but there will be some interesting people coming.
Aug 11, 2010, 8:21 pm
#814
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Westchester Co, NY or Rio Grande Valley, TX or ???
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Q1: we have a meeting with the DO sponsors (UA, CO, LH, SPG etc) so will give you feedback or rather ask for clarification.
Q2: yes, no one will be axed for not responding within hours. Ask the participants of SMD1 and you will see how flexible we were. However don't bank on flexibility, many FTers pushed the limits and this time we will be firmer.
Q3: no we will not ask bmi DC for mileage credit for various reasons. Last year a third of the participant credited there, and BD gained nothing of the event. The credit came about because they had offered a A332 for charter which fell thru later and the FFP miles were a small sorry note.
Q2: yes, no one will be axed for not responding within hours. Ask the participants of SMD1 and you will see how flexible we were. However don't bank on flexibility, many FTers pushed the limits and this time we will be firmer.
Q3: no we will not ask bmi DC for mileage credit for various reasons. Last year a third of the participant credited there, and BD gained nothing of the event. The credit came about because they had offered a A332 for charter which fell thru later and the FFP miles were a small sorry note.
I will stay tuned RE questions 1 & 2, and fully understand the bmi situation now.
Aug 11, 2010, 9:21 pm
#815
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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We don't need Steven Slater. We already have at least one participant who knows how to deploy and slide down the emergency exit chute.
Aug 12, 2010, 10:44 am
#817
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Technically speaking, it is an adjective describing a certain type of restaurant, but you are also correct in noting that in this vernacular it has become a noun to describe a certain style of cooking. But this applies to Australia as well as the USA (and Canada).
Aug 13, 2010, 8:25 am
#818
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
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A couple of CO schedule changes that you might want to note:
1. CO47 from FRA-IAH on Nov 3 - the schedule has slipped by 20 minutes - so the flight now arrives at 7:15pm instead of 6:55pm. So cuts into Wed evening event even more.
2. CO regular flight from SEA-IAH which left at 11:45am on Saturday Nov 6 has been cancelled. This flight allowed for connections to evening flights from IAH-East Coast. Now only regular morning flights out of SEA at 6,7, 8am. I had considered this flight in lieu of the Charter return to allow more time in the morning - but that option is now gone. A one-way fare from SEA-IAH is $119+.
1. CO47 from FRA-IAH on Nov 3 - the schedule has slipped by 20 minutes - so the flight now arrives at 7:15pm instead of 6:55pm. So cuts into Wed evening event even more.
2. CO regular flight from SEA-IAH which left at 11:45am on Saturday Nov 6 has been cancelled. This flight allowed for connections to evening flights from IAH-East Coast. Now only regular morning flights out of SEA at 6,7, 8am. I had considered this flight in lieu of the Charter return to allow more time in the morning - but that option is now gone. A one-way fare from SEA-IAH is $119+.
Aug 13, 2010, 8:54 am
#819
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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To respond to Q1: CO47's delay has been noted, but the events on Wednesday evening are purposely low key to avoid burn out. 
Aug 13, 2010, 9:10 am
#820
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2. CO regular flight from SEA-IAH which left at 11:45am on Saturday Nov 6 has been cancelled. This flight allowed for connections to evening flights from IAH-East Coast. Now only regular morning flights out of SEA at 6,7, 8am. I had considered this flight in lieu of the Charter return to allow more time in the morning - but that option is now gone. A one-way fare from SEA-IAH is $119+.
Aug 13, 2010, 9:18 am
#821
Join Date: May 2006
Location: BRS (Bristol, UK)
Programs: LH SEN/*G
Posts: 1,266
And to those of us *having* to fly on CO, because there aren't any LH flights to our home airports (ahem BRS), we'll just have to have an extra (premium) drink on the flight to make up for the 20 minutes we'll miss at the bar.
Aug 13, 2010, 11:05 am
#822
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
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I am reluctant at this point to book a late return from IAH-DCA on Sat evening with Charters having less firm schedules. So my plan is to get up early, take the charter, overnight at IAH (Saturday night rates are low at IAH), and fly home on Sunday. For Sat night - get gate pass and party at the PC!
Aug 13, 2010, 12:43 pm
#824
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The IAH Sheraton link was released because we block booked the property as part of our FT Awards. The link(s) other hotel booking will be released later to thos who indicated they will stay a particular property.
Aug 13, 2010, 1:20 pm
#825
Join Date: Dec 2007
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I'm thinking about staying at the Westin Seattle, but I didn't put it on my original sign-up. Will you send the Westin link to all, or do I need to ask to be added to that list?