Sponsor a FlyerTalker for this?
Aug 14, 2002 | 10:36 pm
#46
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Too bad PremEx, here's the book on you and why I thought you'd be a pretty good candidate:
PremEx: proven leader and respected as such, exceptional planner, been all
over the world, culture-savvy, extremely detail-oriented and terrific in a
crisis.
Maybe next year.....but hopefully wecan count on your skills back at the home office should we get this team to fly.
PremEx: proven leader and respected as such, exceptional planner, been all
over the world, culture-savvy, extremely detail-oriented and terrific in a
crisis.
Maybe next year.....but hopefully wecan count on your skills back at the home office should we get this team to fly.
Aug 14, 2002 | 10:54 pm
#47
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Randy Petersen:
Too bad PremEx, here's the book on you and why I thought you'd be a pretty good candidate:
PremEx: proven leader and respected as such, exceptional planner, been all
over the world, culture-savvy, extremely detail-oriented and terrific in a
crisis.
Maybe next year.....but hopefully wecan count on your skills back at the home office should we get this team to fly.</font>
Too bad PremEx, here's the book on you and why I thought you'd be a pretty good candidate:
PremEx: proven leader and respected as such, exceptional planner, been all
over the world, culture-savvy, extremely detail-oriented and terrific in a
crisis.
Maybe next year.....but hopefully wecan count on your skills back at the home office should we get this team to fly.</font>
Aug 14, 2002 | 11:46 pm
#49
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Randy Petersen:
Maybe next year...</font>
Maybe next year...</font>
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by studley:
...If this is the 2nd Annual Event, then there must be a synopsis of the first event accessible from somewhere...a quiz could be created....</font>
...If this is the 2nd Annual Event, then there must be a synopsis of the first event accessible from somewhere...a quiz could be created....</font>
their website is pretty extensive with
a travel questionaire , a FAQ and as well as a list of things to bring
one last note, i called today and they still have room for participants.
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Aug 14, 2002 | 11:55 pm
#50
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I see that names can be changes later on so i might just go ahead and register to hold our place for at least one FlyerTalker as we get organized. I'll give them a call to see if a placeholder is ok for Team FlyerTalk.
Aug 15, 2002 | 2:32 am
#51
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If we can't win this.... 
The question #12 about the El Camino Real shows they are not perfect either, as it was a series of roads, not just in CA. In Texas, the El Camino Real is the only highway not to have a number, it is designated OSR on all road signs (Old Spanish Road).
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The question #12 about the El Camino Real shows they are not perfect either, as it was a series of roads, not just in CA. In Texas, the El Camino Real is the only highway not to have a number, it is designated OSR on all road signs (Old Spanish Road).
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Aug 15, 2002 | 6:00 am
#52
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Their website has a Media Page. Maybe one of our members in the media could ask a few questions for us?
Also listed there are numerous articles on the first event. With some research, maybe one of these articles has a synopsis of where the contestants went, what they had to do, etc.
That's where the bulk of the test questions should come from. I'm a bit wary about their "example" questions on the site, although most look legitimate.
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Aug 15, 2002 | 6:53 pm
#53
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by studley:
Their website has a Media Page. Maybe one of our members in the media could ask a few questions for us?</font>
Their website has a Media Page. Maybe one of our members in the media could ask a few questions for us?</font>
Aug 16, 2002 | 8:48 am
#56
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by boilermaker:
Isn't Randy considered a member of the media? The last time I looked, he runs a magazine.</font>
Isn't Randy considered a member of the media? The last time I looked, he runs a magazine.</font>
That now brings up another question: Are the media allowed to enter this contest?
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Aug 16, 2002 | 11:03 am
#57
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Media, schmedia, we all put our frequent flyer number in the same way - one digit at a time.
As noted before, I am tempted to enter and think I'd do quite well, but think it'd be fun just to be on the pit crew. So, I'll pony up some money and let the miles fly. I think there's a lot of reward just being on a team. I only hope we can convince PremEx to assist in the design of the official Team FlyerTalk t-shirt....
Next week we start our earnest effort to organize and put forth our team. Hopefully there will be a lot more interest from members and we'll get ready for 'training' Let's devise a test mileage run for our team just to get them in shape.....
As noted before, I am tempted to enter and think I'd do quite well, but think it'd be fun just to be on the pit crew. So, I'll pony up some money and let the miles fly. I think there's a lot of reward just being on a team. I only hope we can convince PremEx to assist in the design of the official Team FlyerTalk t-shirt....
Next week we start our earnest effort to organize and put forth our team. Hopefully there will be a lot more interest from members and we'll get ready for 'training' Let's devise a test mileage run for our team just to get them in shape.....
Aug 16, 2002 | 11:13 am
#58
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by studley:
1. Prospective candidates would list their qualifications, in a format similar to that posted by MikeFly, which would be a bit more detailed with respect to the information, of course. Example: Which languages do you speak fluently? Which countries have you visited?
This information would be listed on a Candidate Selection Form, that the TalkBoard could develop.</font>
1. Prospective candidates would list their qualifications, in a format similar to that posted by MikeFly, which would be a bit more detailed with respect to the information, of course. Example: Which languages do you speak fluently? Which countries have you visited?
This information would be listed on a Candidate Selection Form, that the TalkBoard could develop.</font>
I wonder how many are the highest tier in more than 2 or 3 airlines?
Anyway, when there is a link for the Talkboard Candidates, or whatever, I can't wait to see who makes the qualification list!
Aug 16, 2002 | 11:48 am
#59
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by lisamcgu:
I haven't noticed a constant mention of Status, but shouldn't this be a big consideration?</font>
I haven't noticed a constant mention of Status, but shouldn't this be a big consideration?</font>
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Aug 16, 2002 | 1:20 pm
#60
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My qualifications: I've visited nearly every major country in the world and a lot of the not-so-major ones. I speak a smattering of 25 languages. I'm a UA 1K, BA Gold, AA Plat, HP Plat, etc. Same for hotels and cars. I'm Amex Centurion which could be a real help on this trip. And I'm pretty good at Trivial Pursuit. 
But I'm not 100% sure I can make the trip yet.
But I'm not 100% sure I can make the trip yet.