I have a HUGE PIP Thank You to post to Old Gold for my gorgeous new Flyer Talk luggage tag which he so generously delivered to the LAX RCC. (I guess this means I am in the in crowd now. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif Yippie!) It is really wonderful.

Today I took my first Post-PIP trip and was so proud to see my "Flyer Talk - Punki" tag dangling from my briefcase in the overhead compartment. I could tell everyone on the plane was envious as I stood up to tuck the tag in before the FA came bye to close the overhead doors.

The "IN" and truly cool thing in Hawaii, don't you know, was to wear an Old Gold Flyer Talk tag around your neck on a gold chain.

A million thanks Old Gold, I love it. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Punki,

Welcome to the very exclusive club! But you need to watch out, since you claim to be 110, you could be a new member of Old Gold's
S.T.I.F.F.'s club!

Wait a minute.............. I didn't claim to be 110, I read it somewhere--so it must be true. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

Doc - me freeload on a boat? I might but did not have to. When I was last in Bangkok, the Oriental and Sheraton had the same owners and operated a free boat between the two properties. In fact, the travel desk for both hotels was in the Oriental. Rudi is staying one night at the Oriental and a couple at Marriott - must be the stays!! Is it possible the same firm owns all 3 hotels?? I would say they rule the river! (I know, I know - Shangri-La, etc..)

Hey, Grass Skirt - I read your newly acquired occupation!! Does Rudi know???

Just wanted to say thanks to all the members of the PIP planning committee who did such a wonderful job. And thanks too to everyone who attended the PIP and was kind enough to share part of their holiday with me. As a relatively infrequent visitor to the board I wasn't sure at all what to expect (too many Jenny Jones and Jerry Springer "net" shows I imagine). I found everyone very friendly, interesting and fun! I had a great time and appreciate everything everyone did to make things so nice (even you AUH2O :^P).

Just got back from my extended PIP holiday and I have to give a giant two thumbs up to all who had a hand in making this one heck of a great event. Kudos to PremEx , the initiator, TropicalFlyer, the facilitator, Rudi, the director, Catman, our brother, and Randy, the benefactor. Together they created an atmosphere of family, not just an assembly of errant travellers. I only wish my wife could have been there with me to share this unique experience. I did miss her greatly.

Rick

Amen!!

Thanks to you as well flyme2. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

Tonight I went out and bought a French tape. You just never know. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/redface.gif

It was a very successful PIP.

CMDR CATCOP even had a good time, once he put down his badge and had a mai tai.

Somewhat OMNI: You hear all the horror stories about people meeting on the Internet. They are true. But I think we proved that there is at least one baskin (SP?) or safe harbor for intelligent, witty, good hearted people who share more than just earning miles interests to become friends and have fun.

THANK YOU ALL FOR LETTING ME BE PART OF PERHAPS THE GREATEST TRIPS I HAVE EVER BEEN ON (THE OTHER BEING THE MAUI REST AND RECOVERY VACATION!)

bastion

Thanks again to the truly wonderful Committee and to FlyerTalk (especially for all the free drinks http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif)

Marie and I had a great time at the PiP, but needed another vacation when we got back! [Stuck in SFO for three or four hours on the way back compounded the jetlag http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif]

Just back from a wonderful, post-PiP, honeymoon at another paradise - the island of Lanai/Lodge at Koele (thanks for the recommendation Rudi).

Many thanks to the planning committee: TropicalFlyer, Catman, PremEx, and Rudi those of us who were there can imaging how much behind-the-scence you guys had to do, Randy and his wonderful team for hosting so many events and the bag of goodies, and finally to all the friends and weirdos Danielle and I have the chance to meet!

Thank you kyklin for bringing your wonderful bride to Hawaii. She is a truly beautiful woman both inside and out and very much brightened our days at the PIP.

Don't you ever forget how lucky you are.

Congratulations on the nuptials, Ken and Danielle. May you forever live in wedded bliss!

I, too, must add my kudos to the PiP committee of PremEx, TropicalFlyer, Rudi & Catman for what was truly the event of the century. I personally don't think things could've gone much better without the trip becoming dream instead of reality. I had the most wonderful time on this trip and I also thank all the rest of Honolulu gang for all the fun & friendship!! When can we do this again?! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

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Regards,
- Anna