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Jun 13, 2008 | 12:49 pm

#106

KLC

In Memoriam

Join Date: Feb 2003

Location: TPA DL GM/ 2.8 MM

Posts: 1,132

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeMpls

But you do know our names! I'm Mr. Mpls, Ms. "C". ...

True enough, but the Flyertalk handles are difficult to use at the hotel front desk when we try to call each other!

Jun 13, 2008 | 12:49 pm

#107

iluv2fly

Moderator: Midwest, Las Vegas & Dining Buzz

Join Date: Jun 2001

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posts: 18,092

Quote:

Originally Posted by KLC

I thought "closest friends" was just Flyertalk parlance for all of our community acquaintances. I know it's how I describe the folks I'll see at a Do to my family and other friends. Often, the phrase is "my xx closest friends whose names I don't know!"

Knowing Randy, that's exactly what he means. Nothing shady to report there. A manwho defines integrity.

Jun 13, 2008 | 12:50 pm

#108

yandr

Join Date: Jul 2007

Location: Tampa, FL

Programs: BA Gold, US Airways Silver, SAA Blue, Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Platinum, Marriott Silver

Posts: 73

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmd001

I would like to think the issue is the imprecision of the transcription of the conversation and interpretation of the written word, not a "wired" selection process.

That is, I would like to think the "20 closest friends" statement was made with a major wink of the eye to indicate that if he was ever asked by the IRS he would take the position that any subscriber to FT is one of his "closest friends".

Jun 13, 2008 | 1:01 pm

#109

dhammer53

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Join Date: Sep 2000

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KLC

You are correct. @:-)

Can't say that I'm amazed how people have mis-read 20 of my closest friends.

Since I can't go due to the BRT, I'll wait out the next one.

That statement I'll allow you to read any way you want to.

dh

Jun 13, 2008 | 1:25 pm

#110

DWNewman

Join Date: Feb 2008

Location: MSN

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Posts: 259

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeMpls

But you do know our names! I'm Mr. Mpls, Ms. "C".

This is when I wish I'd actually registered WifeMpls, so she'd also have a chance at this. I guess she's going to be sitting down with my computer this weekend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by krobbins

I'm with you Mike - that's the first thing I thought of too... why didn't I register Mr. krobbins???

My wife has already told me that if I win - - She will ride in the back - looks to be seats open back there. - but it would be cheaper if she flew out the next day

Jun 13, 2008 | 1:27 pm

#111

KLC

In Memoriam

Join Date: Feb 2003

Location: TPA DL GM/ 2.8 MM

Posts: 1,132

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWNewman

My wife has already told me that if I win - - She will ride in the back - looks to be seats open back there

Maybe we can swing a Flyertalk rate for the remaining open seats!

Jun 13, 2008 | 1:31 pm

#112

VT_hawkeye

Join Date: Sep 2003

Location: CHO

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Posts: 296

Come on Randy, the suspense is killing us!

Jun 13, 2008 | 1:59 pm

#113

crnk

Join Date: Oct 2006

Location: DCA, ex-IAH

Programs: nada

Posts: 1,368

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhammer53

Can't say that I'm amazed how people have mis-read 20 of my closest friends.

MAN! I've been on the ORP board around the clock for the last half week trying to suck up to him!

Jun 13, 2008 | 3:15 pm

#114

Bikeguy

Join Date: Nov 2004

Location: Ann Arbor

Programs: HHonors Gold , National Emerald Exec, Hertz Presidents, Delta Gold

Posts: 2,604

Tick,tock,tick,tock.

Inquiring minds want to know.......

Jun 13, 2008 | 3:30 pm

#115

yandr

Join Date: Jul 2007

Location: Tampa, FL

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Posts: 73

OMG

Jun 13, 2008 | 3:31 pm

#116

hartd

Join Date: Jun 2005

Posts: 192

I'm in

Got confirmation email at 1:41 CDT!!! Yea... Thanks Randy

Jun 13, 2008 | 3:35 pm

#117

chanp

Join Date: Sep 2006

Location: All over

Programs: AA-LTP, HH-DIA, Marriott-LT+AMB, Hyatt-Globalist, Hertz-PC, UA-GS, BA-Gold

Posts: 6,863

Quote:

Originally Posted by hartd

Got confirmation email at 1:41 CDT!!! Yea... Thanks Randy

congrats,

if they all went out around the same time, i think im in trouble

have fun! ill cancel my rooms now

Jun 13, 2008 | 3:36 pm

#118

lucky9876coins

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Dec 2004

Posts: 23,999

I wouldn't cancel anything yet. Keep in mind there might be people that all of a sudden realize they can't make it (probably finally realize reposition costs to NY, not to mention the cost of everything in Paris), and therefore others might get those places. Nothing's over yet, IMO.

Jun 13, 2008 | 3:37 pm

#119

MikeMpls

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Join Date: Dec 2004

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Which is 12:41 MDT, or almost 3 hours ago. Those who haven't been emailed probably should start breathing again.

Congratulations to those who won!

Jun 13, 2008 | 3:38 pm

#120

gba

Join Date: Dec 2002

Location: USA

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Posts: 787

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows CE; IEMobile 6.12) Sprint:PPC6800)

I got my confirmation around the same time! WOW! Thanks! Now going to buy lotto tickets...