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Here is the list of all known ANC-based FTers. Please feel free to update this list as needed.

akdude
AKronin
AKScotty
AKSteveB
alaskantraveler (ANC)
alphaeagle (In transit?)
alaskamatt
ANC
ANC RED-EYE (When he's not in SAP)
AKDan (Kenai Peninsula)
beckoa
billscann
BOB W (If there's wine there is a way)
BoeingOrNotGoing
Chugach
ChugiakAk
eastwest
erikatcuse
Faralaska
filmdept
geefour907
HDK
HRHMom
jackal (extended vacation)
Jazon256
kajaz
la2jax
Lake_Hood
Legend717
Major G (part-time)
msccpa1
meej
pipeliner
REC1111 (Kenai Peninsula)
Ruthalaska
Seat 2A (FAI; comes through ANC often)
SouthAnch
stellertony (mostly in OAK, visits 2-3x/year)
wanderlove
warmstor
whereishome?

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Mar 13, 2014 | 10:28 pm

#1576

jackal

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BOB W

I also await word. I have no idea what the plan is at this point.

Feel free to plan it.

Speaking of plans, current plan has me in ANC next Wednesday night. I've already pushed that date back once and may push it back again. Too much to see (and eat

) down here in Mexico.

But when I get there, I promise you can beat me over the head with a bottle of wine until the DO is planned. (Preferably one that we had just emptied.)

Mar 13, 2014 | 11:24 pm

#1577

BOB W

Join Date: Jun 2004

Location: Anchorage, AK

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jackal

Feel free to plan it.

Speaking of plans, current plan has me in ANC next Wednesday night. I've already pushed that date back once and may push it back again. Too much to see (and eat

) down here in Mexico.

But when I get there, I promise you can beat me over the head with a bottle of wine until the DO is planned. (Preferably one that we had just emptied.)

I have never planned, nor do I ever plan to plan a DO. I do not plan to plan a do anytime soon. Not my gig.

I will, however be happy to see you and empty a bottle(s) or more trying to convince you to get this together. If it happens, great. If not......

And YES, the bottle(s) will be empty

When your plans are more firm we will try to pull a local mini-do together

Mar 14, 2014 | 8:44 pm

#1578

pfbloom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jackal

Feel free to plan it.

Speaking of plans, current plan has me in ANC next Wednesday night. I've already pushed that date back once and may push it back again. Too much to see (and eat

) down here in Mexico.

But when I get there, I promise you can beat me over the head with a bottle of wine until the DO is planned. (Preferably one that we had just emptied.)

You go guys -- there have been some great fares on UA and DL to Alaska lately, and it would be great to snare one of those for a summer trip; many have been in the $375 range....

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Mar 14, 2014 | 8:53 pm

#1579

BOB W

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Originally Posted by BOB W

When your plans are more firm we will try to pull a local mini-do together

Mini do planned. Everyone welcome. PM me.

Mar 14, 2014 | 9:58 pm

#1580

workandski

Join Date: Apr 2006

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I'm going to arrive at the Anchorage airport on July 11 (unless I get delayed by weather) and leave for LAX the afternoon of the 12th. I'll probably just stay at the Marriott at the airport but would love to have a drink or three with anyone who will be in the neighborhood. If I'm lucky, I'll have some good bear photographs to show off.

Mar 14, 2014 | 10:46 pm

#1581

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Mini do planned. Everyone welcome. PM me.

I'll be there, barring IRROPS or falling in love with una chica bonita here...

Last edited by jackal; Mar 14, 2014 at 10:51 pm

Mar 14, 2014 | 11:19 pm

#1582

BOB W

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Originally Posted by jackal

I'll be there, barring IRROPS or falling in love with una chica bonita here...

Work your charms 'cuz she needs to fall in love with you to

Mar 14, 2014 | 11:32 pm

#1583

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Work your charms 'cuz she needs to fall in love with you to

That has always been the problem...

Mar 14, 2014 | 11:51 pm

#1584

BOB W

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That has always been the problem...

I have had that problem, but somehow I have two daughters, a grandson, a granddaughter and another grandson on the way

Keep trying. She's out there

Mar 16, 2014 | 5:31 pm

#1585

fti

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Originally Posted by workandski

No Marriott at the airport. The only true Marriott is downtown, though other Marriott brands are scattered around the city.

Mar 16, 2014 | 10:41 pm

#1586

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No Marriott at the airport. The only true Marriott is downtown, though other Marriott brands are scattered around the city.

In increasing distance from the airport:

Courtyard at Int'l Airport and Spenard
Fairfield on C St at Tudor
SpringHill Suites on C at 36th
Downtown Marriott on 7th at I
SpringHill Suites University Lake by UAA/APU

Really, Anchorage is a small enough city that the difference in time between the Courtyard and the Marriott downtown is 10-15 minutes. All but the downtown Marriott have airport shuttles, too, even the SpringHill Suites University Lake (last I checked).

Mar 16, 2014 | 11:17 pm

#1587

BOB W

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Originally Posted by jackal

I'll be there...

Have you firmed up your arrival yet?

Mar 17, 2014 | 1:15 am

#1588

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Have you firmed up your arrival yet?

No chicas bonitas have returned my amorous glances. With 6 hours in IAH and then a through-flight to ANC with a 55-minute stop in SEA, I'm fairly sure IRROPS won't be a deal-breaker. I land at 11-something Friday night.