Utterly and Totally OT and OTT (again!) The New Year's Honour' List (MUCCI)
Jan 1, 2015, 5:12 pm
#31
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For a twist I would like to nominate for a Mucci all those who say nay to the Mucci concept.
To drop in and suggest change to a fun, unique part board on the basis that the board has changed is a kind of circular logic I can't quite get my head around. Nobody forces anyone to read anything they don't want to, after all. I pass on many threads.
Finally, I'd nominate KARFA for his Do organisation (though I've not yet made one...) and substantial help over in the TP (or of late should I say HNL) -run thread. Not all of us are heading to HNL for status-chasing TP runs; some like me wanted to go to HNL but had previously ruled it out due to cost/distance/hassle/lack of knowledge)
Lastly -
There is definitely room in the world for an IATA version of Mornington Crescent. But it would have to have similar rules as Fight Club, as I have a hard enough time explaining MC to the uninitiated, so would not want IATA-MC to venture into the real world, except perhaps for post-prandial shenanigans within public houses or other suitable venues.
Happy new year
To drop in and suggest change to a fun, unique part board on the basis that the board has changed is a kind of circular logic I can't quite get my head around. Nobody forces anyone to read anything they don't want to, after all. I pass on many threads.
Finally, I'd nominate KARFA for his Do organisation (though I've not yet made one...) and substantial help over in the TP (or of late should I say HNL) -run thread. Not all of us are heading to HNL for status-chasing TP runs; some like me wanted to go to HNL but had previously ruled it out due to cost/distance/hassle/lack of knowledge)
Lastly -
Happy new year
Jan 1, 2015, 5:36 pm
#32
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I think I agree with this. I think we're very lucky to have such dedicated, honest and frank BA insiders on our board, but this is all very cliquey and chummy and alienates new folk and those not in the know.
Jan 1, 2015, 6:45 pm
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Jan 1, 2015, 7:36 pm
#34
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But seriously PUCCI, you are a treasure that has infused a great deal of joy into the BA board. As others have noted, the heyday was several years ago and things have changed since – as has HIDDY...
While we are grateful for your wisdom and humor over the years, now is the time for you to relax and enjoy life without having to pander to a new generation of FT newbies.
Jan 1, 2015, 7:57 pm
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While I am merely a regular-peruser-not-so-often-poster on this board, may I humbly suggest an honorary title for printingandbreakfast, perhaps in the 'Best Guest Appearance' category? While he has long since disappeared (unless he was merely posting in disguise and is still amongst us), his two posts were sheer genius and live on in infamy. Perhaps we could lure him back with some recognition, if only to tearfully accept.
Jan 1, 2015, 9:15 pm
#36
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While things are more serious here than 3-4 years ago, this forum is a comedy show compared to the fairly boring AA (aggressive merge and moderate) and CX (very strict about staying on topic or repeating questions) forums. I do think a lot of the humour lives in the trip reports, which now mostly live outside of here.
It did take me a good year or two to get the humourously, even after living in London for a few years. I still don't feel at all worthy to partake in the mucci/hiddy humour though. Maybe if I make it to one of the DOs this year?
It did take me a good year or two to get the humourously, even after living in London for a few years. I still don't feel at all worthy to partake in the mucci/hiddy humour though. Maybe if I make it to one of the DOs this year?
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Jan 2, 2015, 1:57 am
#37
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As a newcomer it does not alienate, but it does confuse me, as despite reading some of the "what is a mucci" threads from a few years back I still could not figure out. I wondered if, like Mornington Crescent, that was part of the fun. More fun I thought was the prospect of multiple Muccis....
Jan 2, 2015, 3:06 am
#38
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Call me mad or a spoilsport, but I believe that the MUCCI concept is no longer relevant to the BA board. The type of posting in which the MUCCI idea flourished is no longer seen and most of those who might be considered to have been in the group of interested parties seem to have disappeared (to mFT? 
).
It has not been mentioned for years as far as I can recall and any one of us could have started a new honour to take it's place. The fact that this has not happened may indicate in favour of my statement above.
).It has not been mentioned for years as far as I can recall and any one of us could have started a new honour to take it's place. The fact that this has not happened may indicate in favour of my statement above.
Jan 2, 2015, 3:06 am
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I've read the thread .. probably getting old and blind ... so if I missed it "I'm sorry".
But the FT'er who has most benefited me by heads and shoulders on FT - and I believe a great many others - is Raffles both here and on legacy threads ie BMI and other places. I'll never forget for example the days of the great BMI Cash Balance Transfer Heist which was when he pointed out that MBNA generously capped balance transfer fees to I think Ł70 but allowed open upper ended churning of cash balance transfers with full BMI miles in the days when a mile was really worth something. I think I managed to transfer back and forth Ł30k each way twice a week for 7 or 8 weeks. That one germ of an idea he floated and we all chatted through and played with gave me so much almost free travel.
He is so helpful and patient and seems an unsung hero of FT.
I have suggested this in the past ... but if there was a candidate for a Lifetime Freddy of FT Award or A Mucci Garter then he should in my view be in pole position.
But the FT'er who has most benefited me by heads and shoulders on FT - and I believe a great many others - is Raffles both here and on legacy threads ie BMI and other places. I'll never forget for example the days of the great BMI Cash Balance Transfer Heist which was when he pointed out that MBNA generously capped balance transfer fees to I think Ł70 but allowed open upper ended churning of cash balance transfers with full BMI miles in the days when a mile was really worth something. I think I managed to transfer back and forth Ł30k each way twice a week for 7 or 8 weeks. That one germ of an idea he floated and we all chatted through and played with gave me so much almost free travel.
He is so helpful and patient and seems an unsung hero of FT.
I have suggested this in the past ... but if there was a candidate for a Lifetime Freddy of FT Award or A Mucci Garter then he should in my view be in pole position.
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Jan 2, 2015, 3:09 am
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In no particular order I think the following members should be considered:
dutch_122 who has helped so many re TP runs ^
LondonElite for the creation of the very popular DYKWIA Thread and all the funny stories within........most of which are believable.
corporate-wage-slave for all his help/advice and the knowledge he shares including the many threads he has created and his massive contribution to the Dashboard.
Stez for his wonderful Lounge Meet Up Thread.
Paralytic for his continued funny dry wit over many years. ^
KARFA For his organisation of Do's, his helpful posts and TR's (Stop referring to him as young, he is the wrong side of 30
)
A joint Mucci award to all the BA CC, Pilots, ATC and other members of staff who contribute here. ^
HIDDY and Phil the Flyer (is he still on here?!) have enough Muccis between them to last several lifetimes already so no nominations for them please
dutch_122 who has helped so many re TP runs ^
LondonElite for the creation of the very popular DYKWIA Thread and all the funny stories within........most of which are believable.
corporate-wage-slave for all his help/advice and the knowledge he shares including the many threads he has created and his massive contribution to the Dashboard.
Stez for his wonderful Lounge Meet Up Thread.
Paralytic for his continued funny dry wit over many years. ^
KARFA For his organisation of Do's, his helpful posts and TR's (Stop referring to him as young, he is the wrong side of 30
)A joint Mucci award to all the BA CC, Pilots, ATC and other members of staff who contribute here. ^
HIDDY and Phil the Flyer (is he still on here?!) have enough Muccis between them to last several lifetimes already so no nominations for them please
And yes where are PtF and HenkBaby?
I do agree with the above, each and everyone has gone beyond being helpful.
Jan 2, 2015, 3:39 am
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The thread started on 27-Jan-2007 and is nearly eight years old. There have been 1,611 posts to date. In the first four years there were 1,305 posts, or 6.3 posts per week. In the second (just-under) four years there were 306 posts, or 1.5 posts per week.
Jan 2, 2015, 3:49 am
#42
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I think that any Mucci should only be decided by Her Mucchisty.
Thinking about the New Years honours list...I personally wouldn't want it to the nod up like that.
I am speaking as a minor participant in this forum, so couldn't possibly offer up much of an opinion.
Thinking about the New Years honours list...I personally wouldn't want it to the nod up like that.
I am speaking as a minor participant in this forum, so couldn't possibly offer up much of an opinion.
Jan 2, 2015, 3:55 am
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That is an interesting thread which is worthy of analysis.
The thread started on 27-Jan-2007 and is nearly eight years old. There have been 1,611 posts to date. In the first four years there were 1,305 posts, or 6.3 posts per week. In the second (just-under) four years there were 306 posts, or 1.5 posts per week.
The thread started on 27-Jan-2007 and is nearly eight years old. There have been 1,611 posts to date. In the first four years there were 1,305 posts, or 6.3 posts per week. In the second (just-under) four years there were 306 posts, or 1.5 posts per week.
Jan 2, 2015, 4:06 am
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