Cow Do VIII (EZE) - Aug 31 to Sep 03, 2012
Sep 5, 2012, 10:05 am
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Sep 5, 2012, 10:39 am
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BTW, remember to sign up for Cow Do IX....
Master thread already started....
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...-new-post.html
Sep 5, 2012, 11:53 am
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Sondra and I wish to extend a BIG thank you to Alex and David for all the time and effort they put into making this DO a success. I am afraid to get on the scale after all the fine meals.
We actually got home exactly 18 hours after leaving the Sheraton for the EZE airport. We both slept most of the way to IAH. This was our first time using Global Entry and we were through in about 30 seconds. Thanks again, Alex.^
We actually got home exactly 18 hours after leaving the Sheraton for the EZE airport. We both slept most of the way to IAH. This was our first time using Global Entry and we were through in about 30 seconds. Thanks again, Alex.^
Sep 5, 2012, 7:11 pm
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For how long though? 
Disappointed not to make the Do and add to the Irish contingent thanks to work
but will get to Bs As and Terroir a week late on Mon. Oh well, there's always next year and the 10th anniversary Do. No doubt Alex will pull out all the stops yet again and even Hiddy may make an appearance (if he has time between flirting with Pucci). 
Disappointed not to make the Do and add to the Irish contingent thanks to work
but will get to Bs As and Terroir a week late on Mon. Oh well, there's always next year and the 10th anniversary Do. No doubt Alex will pull out all the stops yet again and even Hiddy may make an appearance (if he has time between flirting with Pucci).
Sep 5, 2012, 7:40 pm
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Thank you Alex and all DO participants. Nathan and I had a great time. We made it to EZE before the rain. Unfortunately, the flight attendant spilled an entire drink on me when clearing dinner trays. I was in too good of spirits though after such a fun weekend. I hope to see everyone again, if not in BA then somewhere else in the world or in the sky.
Sep 5, 2012, 8:15 pm
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If next year is the 10th one then I really should come shouldn't I? Plan on going on holiday in the first half of the year....if the Government allows that is
so that'll clear the way to attend.
Sep 6, 2012, 6:09 am
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Sep 6, 2012, 7:19 pm
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Many thanks to Alex for organizing Cow Do VIII. Fantastic venues, food, wine, great company and a wonderful city that EZE is. Brian and Catherine were on my flight back to IAH on Monday night. UA was quite a hit and miss. Hope to come over next time on EK. 
Take care everyone and until next time. Hasta luego.
Take care everyone and until next time. Hasta luego.
Sep 7, 2012, 6:21 am
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Many thanks to Alex for organizing Cow Do VIII. Fantastic venues, food, wine, great company and a wonderful city that EZE is. Brian and Catherine were on my flight back to IAH on Monday night. UA was quite a hit and miss. Hope to come over next time on EK.
Take care everyone and until next time. Hasta luego.
Take care everyone and until next time. Hasta luego.
FYI, in case you want to consider coming down again...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...02-2013-a.html
Sep 7, 2012, 7:47 pm
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Was anyone on AA997 DFW-EZE that arrived on Aug 31? Well, if you were, then you were in an emergency.
Big mess at EZE that morning. BA245 declared an emergency first and *might* have landed below minima, whereas AF418 was pissed off that the Brits were allowed to land while they had to divert to Cordoba. More here:
http://avherald.com/h?article=4555e531&opt=0
At the same time an American Airlines Boeing 777-200, registration N791AN performing flight AA-997 (dep Aug 30th) from Dallas Ft. Worth,TX (USA) to Buenos Aires Ezeiza,BA (Argentina), had entered a hold near Buenos Aires at FL060 at 07:37L (10:37Z). After holding for 35 minutes the crew decided to divert and climbed out of Ezeiza but aborted the diversion about 15 minutes later declaring emergency and returning to Ezeiza Airport. The aircraft managed a safe landing on Ezeiza's runway 11 at 08:49L (11:49Z). Several departures were delayed despite improving weather conditions due to the emergency arrival of AA-997.
http://avherald.com/h?article=4555e531&opt=0
Sep 7, 2012, 10:27 pm
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Was anyone on AA997 DFW-EZE that arrived on Aug 31? Well, if you were, then you were in an emergency.
Big mess at EZE that morning. BA245 declared an emergency first and *might* have landed below minima, whereas AF418 was pissed off that the Brits were allowed to land while they had to divert to Cordoba. More here:
http://avherald.com/h?article=4555e531&opt=0
Big mess at EZE that morning. BA245 declared an emergency first and *might* have landed below minima, whereas AF418 was pissed off that the Brits were allowed to land while they had to divert to Cordoba. More here:
http://avherald.com/h?article=4555e531&opt=0
We circled for awhile and then I saw on the inflight map we were diverting to Mendoza...
Sep 8, 2012, 5:40 am
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Was anyone on AA997 DFW-EZE that arrived on Aug 31? Well, if you were, then you were in an emergency.
Big mess at EZE that morning. BA245 declared an emergency first and *might* have landed below minima, whereas AF418 was pissed off that the Brits were allowed to land while they had to divert to Cordoba. More here:
http://avherald.com/h?article=4555e531&opt=0
Big mess at EZE that morning. BA245 declared an emergency first and *might* have landed below minima, whereas AF418 was pissed off that the Brits were allowed to land while they had to divert to Cordoba. More here:
http://avherald.com/h?article=4555e531&opt=0
Sep 8, 2012, 10:02 am
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Sep 11, 2012, 1:55 pm
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Folks.... just wanted to update all of those that attended the Charity Wine Tasting events, and of course thank all of you once again for helping with this cause. We raised a total of AR$3600, 3300 pesos through the normal "ticket" sales and the extra AR$300 from two FTers that made additional donations outside of the events.
A special thanks to oiRRio for his contribution as he came down a few days later, didnt get to participate but still insisted on making his donation !!! Kudos to you, Sir !!! ^
A special thanks to oiRRio for his contribution as he came down a few days later, didnt get to participate but still insisted on making his donation !!! Kudos to you, Sir !!! ^