What's a Flyertalk DO?
Oct 16, 2005, 2:26 am
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Originally Posted by cordelli
It's probably the most interesting gathering of people you will ever see, and that's a good thing.
Oct 16, 2005, 7:39 pm
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Some time ago I posted some kooky DO ideas:
The Art of Naming FT Gatherings
This thread also has some opinions on the differences between FT categories and an "official" (?) definition list.
The Art of Naming FT Gatherings
This thread also has some opinions on the differences between FT categories and an "official" (?) definition list.
Oct 19, 2005, 10:55 pm
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Originally Posted by Catman
The "unofficial" FT definition of a DO is a gathering of 12 or more board members, wherever, whenever.
Since you've defined it, Catman, as the originator of the "concept" I'd say we can even go so far as to perhaps call it the "official" definition, no?
To say they were great events would surely be an understatement. Thanks for "DO-ing" 'em.
Mark
Oct 20, 2005, 6:36 am
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Originally Posted by dhammer53
Allow me to say that Catman started a trend on Flyertalk that has brought thousands of Flyertalkers together over the years. As a matter of fact, the dhammer53 Brooklyn Reality Tour first started at the CatmanDo 3 . That was 5 years ago. That's for the inspiration buddy. As a matter of fact, we all say a collective thank you. ^
Dan
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Jan 25, 2006, 4:58 am
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What exactly does "DO" stand for?
Hi everyone,
while I've figured out what a "DO" is, namely a get-together of FTers involving war stories, griping and/or drinking and an all-round good time, I'm at a bit of a loss as to how the designation came about and what it actually stands for.
I've tried a search with no success (just try searching for the word "DO"!), and I didn't find anything in this forum, which I would consider to be a logical place for a Sticky explaining the concept.
Therefore I now pose this question to all of you, my esteemed fellow FTers. What does DO stand for, and how did it all get started? It would be nice to learn a little FT history!
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Cheers,
Alex
while I've figured out what a "DO" is, namely a get-together of FTers involving war stories, griping and/or drinking and an all-round good time, I'm at a bit of a loss as to how the designation came about and what it actually stands for.
I've tried a search with no success (just try searching for the word "DO"!), and I didn't find anything in this forum, which I would consider to be a logical place for a Sticky explaining the concept.
Therefore I now pose this question to all of you, my esteemed fellow FTers. What does DO stand for, and how did it all get started? It would be nice to learn a little FT history!
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Cheers,
Alex
Jan 25, 2006, 5:21 am
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Hopefully, this answers your question on the definition of a FLyertalker DO:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=480017
If the link works!
As you can see by the number of posts on this thread, DOs are a popular thing among many a FLyertalker.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=480017
If the link works!
As you can see by the number of posts on this thread, DOs are a popular thing among many a FLyertalker.
Jan 25, 2006, 5:50 am
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Many thanks Catman!
Just wanted to know what I'm getting myself into before heading off to Glasgow.
The US do's aren't on the budget yet, but perhaps someday in the future.
Cheers,
Alex
Just wanted to know what I'm getting myself into before heading off to Glasgow.
The US do's aren't on the budget yet, but perhaps someday in the future.
Cheers,
Alex
Jan 25, 2006, 6:39 am
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Originally Posted by alex0683de
I've tried a search with no success (just try searching for the word "DO"!), and I didn't find anything in this forum, which I would consider to be a logical place for a Sticky explaining the concept.
I recall there was a restriction in Search for two (and possibly three?) character words to NOT be eligible?
Someone else might know more, but possibly that is why search did not help.
The spelling is often DOO so if 3 letters work you might get more matches.
Jan 25, 2006, 6:47 am
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I just went and checked the FT glossary to see what it says in there and oddly the term has never been updated into there.
http://www.flyertalk.com/glossary/index.php
I'll email Admin and suggest they add it, to assist newer members in future who might not be familiar with it. @:-)
http://www.flyertalk.com/glossary/index.php
I'll email Admin and suggest they add it, to assist newer members in future who might not be familiar with it. @:-)
Jan 25, 2006, 8:26 am
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Originally Posted by ozstamps
...The spelling is often DOO so if 3 letters work you might get more matches.
Jan 25, 2006, 8:39 am
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Originally Posted by alex0683de
Many thanks Catman!
Just wanted to know what I'm getting myself into before heading off to Glasgow.
Alex
Just wanted to know what I'm getting myself into before heading off to Glasgow.
Alex
Jan 25, 2006, 11:26 am
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Originally Posted by alex0683de
I've tried a search with no success (just try searching for the word "DO"!), and I didn't find anything in this forum, which I would consider to be a logical place for a Sticky explaining the concept.
The Definitive CommunityBuzz! Forum Thread Directory
Most of the information is a click away once you read the first milepost of that “sticky” thread.
Jan 25, 2006, 3:26 pm
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Jan 25, 2006, 6:08 pm
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Originally Posted by SarahWest