Do you FTers know each other?
Jan 30, 2005 | 1:34 pm
#46
Join Date: May 2003
Programs: NZ Silver, AC SE100K, Westjet, Marriott, Global Entry
Posts: 6,856
I have met several:
Parnel
Stinger
Shareholder
ExAC
ACYSB87
Nordsfan
DocFraud
SkiAdcock
Cedric
Beaubo
YYZNomad
Whyfly
A gentleman from YYZ whose FT name I cannot remember, only his real name.
I met all but four at FT DOs' in YYZ. One I met in a Maple Leaf Lounge, two at a very good pub (pre-arranged), one on my sundeck (he is a brother of one of my neighbours and my wife's colleague's, huge coincidence)
I haven't flown to a city for a FT DO or meeting, but I would if time permitted.
I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting all of the above, hope to see them all again and to meet more.
I have met one of the above in different cities for dinner, and will do some business with him (not monkey business
)
Parnel
Stinger
Shareholder
ExAC
ACYSB87
Nordsfan
DocFraud
SkiAdcock
Cedric
Beaubo
YYZNomad
Whyfly
A gentleman from YYZ whose FT name I cannot remember, only his real name.
I met all but four at FT DOs' in YYZ. One I met in a Maple Leaf Lounge, two at a very good pub (pre-arranged), one on my sundeck (he is a brother of one of my neighbours and my wife's colleague's, huge coincidence)
I haven't flown to a city for a FT DO or meeting, but I would if time permitted.
I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting all of the above, hope to see them all again and to meet more.
I have met one of the above in different cities for dinner, and will do some business with him (not monkey business
)
Jan 30, 2005 | 6:36 pm
#47
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Heading to Costco for more popcorn...
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Posts: 8,461
Originally Posted by indo79
Funny part is, Dave and I are both from Chicago, and IIRC, first time we met was a couple of weeks ago in Singapore during the SIN DO
Jan 30, 2005 | 8:52 pm
#49
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Monterey, CA
Programs: AA Lifetime GLD, SPG Gold, UCLA Alum ('96)
Posts: 540
Originally Posted by iluv2fly
Oh do tell!!!
Feb 2, 2005 | 7:45 am
#51
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Digital Nomad Wandering the Earth - Currently in VIENNA, AUSTRIA!
Posts: 61,929
Uh huh, way too late. And folks, it's not just pictures, there are stories too! Over drinks the other night she shared a couple that really had me rolling... including some of ole' koko's early experiences with ordinary household tools!
Feb 2, 2005 | 8:05 am
#52
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Phoenix
Programs: UA1k;HH Gold;MR Gold
Posts: 6,112
Originally Posted by Grasshopper
Very nice girl, met her at a gathering in Long Beach, dated on and off for a few months. Not sure if she's around much any more. Ask me more about it at the Phoenix dinner...
Phoenix dinner?
Did I miss something here?
Feb 2, 2005 | 2:41 pm
#55
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: IND
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Originally Posted by jfe
I met the following FTers in order I met them
And each one only once, I think I scared them away
Didn't know any of them prior to FT, especially since I am the only FTer from ELP
- Cholula
- Viajero Joven
- redbeard911
- jan_az
- myefre
- TravelManKen
And each one only once, I think I scared them away
Didn't know any of them prior to FT, especially since I am the only FTer from ELP
May 10, 2005 | 12:30 am
#56
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saipan, MP 96950 USA (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands = the CNMI)
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Silver. Life: UA .60 MM, United & Admirals Clubs (spousal), Marriott Platinum
Posts: 17,996
Originally Posted by Punki
FlyerTalk has brought people together into primary relationships, even marriage, and has led to the demise of others. We have shared in the joy of births, anniversaries, new jobs, and successes, and commiserated with one another during times of loss, death, and other personal, national and international tragedies.
A year after registering I first met TransWorldOne on 20 March 2003 at the NRT NW WorldClub, followed a few days later by Brian-AAFlyer generously hosting me at the NRT AA Admirals Club and Marco Polo Club.
I have been visited here on Saipan a couple of times each by xpacific (once with family) and kevino, and one time on short notice by diana. I was very happy they took the time to look me up during their busy schedules, and hope more will follow their example. I enjoy showing people around the island, work permitting, and am easily "bribed" by vintage port or a meal at a local restaurant.
Of course, one can get a fairly good idea of people (so far as they will allow) through reading their posts in fora of interest, responding to each other, and occasionally exchanging a PM or two as the need arises.
Thank you Randy, for providing this opportunity for all of us!
May 10, 2005 | 9:08 am
#57
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Seattle
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Nope, I meant what I said.
Heck, it could easily have led to the demise of my relationship, had I not been sneaky, and clever enough to turn Hunki into as big a miles and points junkie as I am.
Heck, it could easily have led to the demise of my relationship, had I not been sneaky, and clever enough to turn Hunki into as big a miles and points junkie as I am.
May 10, 2005 | 5:46 pm
#58
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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@:-) Ah, you forgot an apostophe! (Or used a noun/pronoun with two possible ambiguous references.)
So you you meant,
I am pleased to learn of your error or ambiguity, because the meaning of your actual words was quite alarming.
So you you meant,
FlyerTalk has brought people together into primary relationships, even marriage, and has led to the demise of others'.
orFlyerTalk has brought people together into primary relationships, even marriage, and has led to the demise of other relationships.
Without that important punctuation or reference, instead of referring to the demise of others' relationships, your ambiguous use of "others" could be (and was) read as refering to their demise ("the demise of others"). Particularly in the context of the immediately following sentence in the same paragraph.We have shared in the joy of births, anniversaries, new jobs, and successes, and commiserated with one another during times of loss, death, and other personal, national and international tragedies.
While I knew there had been deaths and suicides of FlyerTalkers, I had never heard of those deaths being caused by others amongst us. I am pleased to learn of your error or ambiguity, because the meaning of your actual words was quite alarming.
May 10, 2005 | 8:24 pm
#60
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Sorry SPN, but this is just way too nit picky for the real world.
"Others" clearly referred to relationships, although it is entirely possible that an outraged SO may have killed a FlyerTalker for abandonment. If that were the case, the deceased FTer would not, be in a position to report, so this will be an eternal mystery, unless, of course, the FTer left his SO for another FTer who shares all of the messy details on line.
Woo Hoo, wouldn't that be a hot bit of gossip.
"Others" clearly referred to relationships, although it is entirely possible that an outraged SO may have killed a FlyerTalker for abandonment. If that were the case, the deceased FTer would not, be in a position to report, so this will be an eternal mystery, unless, of course, the FTer left his SO for another FTer who shares all of the messy details on line.
Woo Hoo, wouldn't that be a hot bit of gossip.