Dissed by a FTer!
Sep 9, 2007, 2:32 pm
#107
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: About 45 miles NW of MCO
Programs: Acapulco - Gold, Panama - Red, Timothy Leary 8 Mile High Club
Posts: 29,258
Anybody stops me because of my FT tag is gonna get a handshake or a hug at the very least. Don't let other cold fish scare you off. I think most of us are extroverts.
Sep 9, 2007, 3:24 pm
#108
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
That's actually pretty sad to hear from someone that has been around FT as long as you have been. A lot of time and effort goes into organizing events, be they small or large, and you'd be most welcome at any of them. I would certainly enjoy meeting you at an FT event.
I usually hit about 5-6 events a year and can't think of one that I didn't have an interesting discussion with someone about places to go or local sights to see, different ways to go about accumulating miles or points, or just travel in general.
I do think you're missing an opportunity to expand your travel/frequent flyer knowledge base.
I usually hit about 5-6 events a year and can't think of one that I didn't have an interesting discussion with someone about places to go or local sights to see, different ways to go about accumulating miles or points, or just travel in general.
I do think you're missing an opportunity to expand your travel/frequent flyer knowledge base.
Sep 9, 2007, 3:31 pm
#109
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: New Jersey
Programs: Credit Cards
Posts: 3,009
I dunno... I just put my yellow tag on a carry-on but haven't had any luck meeting people yet.
On a smelly note, why do I always end up sitting close to someone prone to passing gas on the plane?
My last experience from HOU-JFK was so bad that the flight attendand smiled at me every time I had my finger by my nose and kindly sprayed the airfreshener to remedy the situation (several times).
talk about rolling eyes at other passengers... so uncool!
--Russ
Sep 9, 2007, 5:45 pm
#111
Suspended
Join Date: Feb 2000
Posts: 13,344
I do think you're missing an opportunity to expand your travel/frequent flyer knowledge base.
Sep 9, 2007, 6:30 pm
#112
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Ashburn, VA
Posts: 178
Sep 9, 2007, 6:36 pm
#114
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Liberty International...
Programs: OMNI Platinum
Posts: 9,721
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Sep 9, 2007, 6:39 pm
#115
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Circle City
Posts: 3,568
Sep 10, 2007, 1:04 am
#116
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: check swarm
Programs: DL DM & 2MM, SPG/Bonvoid LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, $tarbucks Titanium
Posts: 14,404
Sep 10, 2007, 8:34 am
#117
Original Member, Ambassador: External Miles and Points Resources
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Digital Nomad Wandering the Earth - Currently in LIMA, PERU
Posts: 58,626
Sep 10, 2007, 12:56 pm
#118
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: PHX and LIH
Programs: AA: 2 MM
Posts: 85,576
I had the same kind of experience when visiting in chicago about a year ago. I was traveling with two women I had met on the internet. Flyertalk was having a get together so thought we'd meet up with them. It was a small get together, three guys and one female. The female was very friendly for a brief period. One of the women I was traveling with was asking several questions about Chicago of one of the gentleman and he said something under his breath about being with and having to chat with people of our age (we are women in our 60s. )
It let me know I was no longer interested in attending any flyertalk get togethers. I will read, answer questions I have the answers to, but that's about it. So I completely empathize with your experience.
It let me know I was no longer interested in attending any flyertalk get togethers. I will read, answer questions I have the answers to, but that's about it. So I completely empathize with your experience.
Sep 10, 2007, 3:10 pm
#119
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Pasadena,Ca.,US.
Programs: AA, Delta, United, SPG plat, Hyatt dia
Posts: 7,140
Starting at the top!
The first flyertalker I met was Randy Peterson at FLL-first time I spotted a flyertalk luggage tag!
I have made several friends here on FT and have had the great pleasure of meeting several in person.
The knowladge I have acuired has made the few stones in the path worth enduring.
I have made several friends here on FT and have had the great pleasure of meeting several in person.
The knowladge I have acuired has made the few stones in the path worth enduring.
Sep 10, 2007, 3:39 pm
#120
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Programs: AA,HP,MP,DL,SPG, MR
Posts: 2,092
Quote: Not to beat a dead horse here and I wasn't even there, but I do recall following that thread and unless I'm terribly mistaken, one Flyertalker made it clear that she was trying to move heaven and earth to change her itinerary for the sole purpose of stopping in Chicago for a few hours to meet you. That is more typical of the kinds of FlyerTalkers that I've met. Too bad you didn't post that.
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You are absolutely correct in that there are many people on these boards that have been exceptionally friendly to me and gone out of their way to chat and socialize. I thank them very much. My post was simply referring to a one-time incident and was not supposed to reflect on any other meetups I had attended.
I will not post further to this thread as it has caused hurt feelings to others so I am dropping it here and now.
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EAMUS CATULI AC 036198
You are absolutely correct in that there are many people on these boards that have been exceptionally friendly to me and gone out of their way to chat and socialize. I thank them very much. My post was simply referring to a one-time incident and was not supposed to reflect on any other meetups I had attended.
I will not post further to this thread as it has caused hurt feelings to others so I am dropping it here and now.