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There's No Place Like Nome DO: Ode to the Alaskan Midnight Sun (June 21-24, 2012)
Dec 29, 2011, 6:09 pm
#181
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UA has a nonstop, too, that leaves a few hours before AS's.
In years past, I think AA had a nonstop to ORD, but I don't see that on the schedule for this year.
If you want to leave Sunday night, AS's would work well for the BBQ. If you want to stay a couple of days, feel free--we'll keep you occupied!!
Last edited by jackal; Dec 29, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Jan 2, 2012, 10:27 pm
#184
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Jan 2, 2012, 11:43 pm
#185
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I was just kidding about my room. 
Having waited so long to book the room, all they had left was the janitor's broom closet.
Whoever is willing is welcome to join us. I'm shipping up a case of 2012 Ripple Vino especially for the occasion.
Having waited so long to book the room, all they had left was the janitor's broom closet.
Whoever is willing is welcome to join us. I'm shipping up a case of 2012 Ripple Vino especially for the occasion.
Jan 3, 2012, 2:06 am
#186
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Jan 3, 2012, 2:48 am
#187
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He wants Chinese Food... and has been banned from the *one* place in OME that serves it- that's all (Seinfeld reference 
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I think that 90% of our checked luggage will contain 10% or higher content of fermentation
)I think that 90% of our checked luggage will contain 10% or higher content of fermentation
Jan 3, 2012, 3:01 am
#188
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Jan 3, 2012, 3:52 pm
#189
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Jan 3, 2012, 8:11 pm
#190
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Jan 7, 2012, 6:27 am
#191
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I'm seriously considering this trip -- think it's possible to get an AA/AS award ticket BOS-OME? However, Looking at the bug/mosquito pix does give one pause, especially after spending many late spring days in Maine, when the black flies are the thickest... it's giving me flashbacks!
It would be great to spend midsummer's night in the midnight sun... and I have an image of Nome from an old Jean Shepherd TV show with the grand master of talk walking along the shoreline reflecting on being THERE.
So put me down as a strong maybe...
It would be great to spend midsummer's night in the midnight sun... and I have an image of Nome from an old Jean Shepherd TV show with the grand master of talk walking along the shoreline reflecting on being THERE.
So put me down as a strong maybe...
Jan 7, 2012, 8:21 pm
#192
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Jan 8, 2012, 11:15 am
#193
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Are there any hotels other the the Aurora Inn in Nome? I just emailed them for a quote.
For the date of arrival in ANC, I booked the Ramada (cancelable rate) since their website lists airport and railroad shuttle included. It was $179++ which seems to average for moderate hotels. Is it really not recommended? I wanted to book at Inlet Towers again but no rooms are available
I think i got the last one sorry All I see is Choice which wont help as IIRC AA awards book under AS's Super Saver. I don't see any super saver for the entire month of June from BOS-ANC
I'll double check to make sure i didnt screw up any of the flights in Alaska
For the date of arrival in ANC, I booked the Ramada (cancelable rate) since their website lists airport and railroad shuttle included. It was $179++ which seems to average for moderate hotels. Is it really not recommended? I wanted to book at Inlet Towers again but no rooms are available
All I see is Choice which wont help as IIRC AA awards book under AS's Super Saver. I don't see any super saver for the entire month of June from BOS-ANCI'll double check to make sure i didnt screw up any of the flights in Alaska
Last edited by CDKing; Jan 8, 2012 at 12:34 pm Reason: Mixed up rodeway inn with econolodge
Jan 9, 2012, 1:44 am
#194
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For the date of arrival in ANC, I booked the Ramada (cancelable rate) since their website lists airport and railroad shuttle included. It was $179++ which seems to average for moderate hotels. Is it really not recommended? I wanted to book at Inlet Towers again but no rooms are available
Jan 9, 2012, 4:53 pm
#195
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Nome needs fuel: http://www.washingtonpost.com/nation...dfP_story.html