SIN Run 2007
Jan 11, 2007 | 8:25 pm
#257
formerly known as 2lovelife
Join Date: Dec 2000
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I really must need new glasses... stepped out of the hotel to see the torrential rain 
Rain, rain, rain
Looked dry from the 10th floor, oops
Rain, rain, rain
Looked dry from the 10th floor, oops
Jan 11, 2007 | 8:28 pm
#258
In memoriam
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Catlett, VA, USA
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They said that on Thursday in 5 hours it exceeded 50% of the average monthly rainfall and it looks like today is working on the other 50%
Jan 12, 2007 | 2:03 am
#261
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I look forward to a weekend of seeing old friends, making new ones, and staying thouroughly "soaked" !
Some bad news from my colleague, WWBGD and his lovely wife Alexa, tho. Upon checkin at ORD, they were informed that SIN immigration requires a 6 month minimum Passport expiration date. There's were about 2 months from expiry, so only an emergency extension from downtown Chicago was going to work. Keep your collective FT fingers crossed that we'll get to see them on Sunday!!
I'll arrive tonite at midnite (sitting in the TG lounge at HKG as I type) - LaPauSat, here we come!!
Best, Dave
Some bad news from my colleague, WWBGD and his lovely wife Alexa, tho. Upon checkin at ORD, they were informed that SIN immigration requires a 6 month minimum Passport expiration date. There's were about 2 months from expiry, so only an emergency extension from downtown Chicago was going to work. Keep your collective FT fingers crossed that we'll get to see them on Sunday!!
I'll arrive tonite at midnite (sitting in the TG lounge at HKG as I type) - LaPauSat, here we come!!
Best, Dave
Jan 12, 2007 | 2:14 am
#262
formerly known as 2lovelife
Join Date: Dec 2000
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That is such CR*P. With a return ticket, they'll have no problem at Singapore Immigration (assuming they're American). I've had this problem and just checked in with another agent. I hope they can make it.
Jan 12, 2007 | 2:22 am
#263
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Portland, OR
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Greetings from Pacific Coffee Company in "it is no longer raining" Singapore. Blank Sheet and I arrived last nite on NW5, coach all the way-hey, this ain't United. Transit Hotel had no reservation, but got me a room anyway. Conrad check-in at 0800 was painless with upgrade to Executive floor. Note, my Malaysian Sim does not work in Singapore, so if you need to contact us, ask for room 1808.
Looking forward to joining you at Swiss Hotel, Stanford at 2200 tonight.
Looking forward to joining you at Swiss Hotel, Stanford at 2200 tonight.
Jan 12, 2007 | 2:27 am
#264
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The rain and the resulting difficulty in getting taxis is why I stay at the IC which is right above the metro. 
I'm at CDG, cya tomorrow. Where are the afternoon drinks going to be?
I'm at CDG, cya tomorrow. Where are the afternoon drinks going to be?
Jan 12, 2007 | 2:28 am
#265
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Portland, OR
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Message for Missy
I wasted $125 at the Hampton Inn Portland Airport the nite before departure because of snow warnings. So, for the second time this Winter no snow nor ice. Marsha was afraid she would be unable to get the car up our street so shipped me off to the Hampton. Glad you got our snow.
Jan 12, 2007 | 2:40 am
#266
In memoriam
Join Date: Feb 2002
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For those of you walking from the Conrad I scouted a route today that is all inside except for about 100M. In case of heavy rain we will have to take a taxi as I got drenched today in just that short distance.
Jan 12, 2007 | 3:25 am
#267
formerly known as 2lovelife
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Report from the Swissotel ~ Happy hour is until 9pm. 40% off drinks
If that isn't enough to have people changing thier plans to arrive before 9, this might.
Cover charge is $22Sin after 9pm ($14.28US) and includes one standard drink.
I'll go up in a few minutes and see if I can weasel an expemption out of them.
Then back to the Conrad Exec lounge, if anyone'll be there before 7.
New Asia Bar Levels 71 & 72, Swissôtel The Stamford
This two-storey bar is the 'hottest' drinking and dining place in Singapore, complete with the latest music spun by the house DJ. The look is highly 'charged', distinguished by its liberal use of vibrant, saturated colour, non-conventional furnishings and floors slanting 20 degrees to spectacular perimeter views.
If that isn't enough to have people changing thier plans to arrive before 9, this might.
Cover charge is $22Sin after 9pm ($14.28US) and includes one standard drink.
I'll go up in a few minutes and see if I can weasel an expemption out of them.
Then back to the Conrad Exec lounge, if anyone'll be there before 7.
New Asia Bar Levels 71 & 72, Swissôtel The Stamford
This two-storey bar is the 'hottest' drinking and dining place in Singapore, complete with the latest music spun by the house DJ. The look is highly 'charged', distinguished by its liberal use of vibrant, saturated colour, non-conventional furnishings and floors slanting 20 degrees to spectacular perimeter views.
Jan 12, 2007 | 3:43 am
#269
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bseller - the line for showers at TG was too long, so here I am at
the RCC. Will see you on the plane. Bummer about Boris - hope
he gets it sorted out -
ml
violist
the RCC. Will see you on the plane. Bummer about Boris - hope
he gets it sorted out -
ml
violist
Jan 12, 2007 | 3:50 pm
#270
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I wasted $125 at the Hampton Inn Portland Airport the nite before departure because of snow warnings. So, for the second time this Winter no snow nor ice. Marsha was afraid she would be unable to get the car up our street so shipped me off to the Hampton. Glad you got our snow.