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Back at PTY. Just bummed around the city for a few hours. I am number 1 on the upgrade standby list for PTY-MEX and there's one seat unsold in Clase Ejecutiva, so here´s hoping. I´am bummed that the PTY lounge does not have showers given how hot Panama is, but I bought a washcloth at a mall in town and will do the best I can to freshen up (including change of shirt and unmentionables) prior to the MEX flight. The upper 80 degree weather is a welcome change from the cold weather of the Northeast.

Anglo Large Clawed Otter

Feb 5, 2010 3:56 pm

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Originally Posted by HeathrowGuy (Post 13333919)

Back at PTY. Just bummed around the city for a few hours.

It is an excellent city for generalized loafing-about. :-:

Steph3n

Feb 5, 2010 3:58 pm

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Originally Posted by HeathrowGuy (Post 13333919)

Did you see any minivan taxis there in PTY?!

I thought PTY had showers...that hotel in MEx is looking even better now!

shell nyc

Feb 5, 2010 3:59 pm

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Originally Posted by mwg25 (Post 13333589)

I'll be single-handedly representing Louisiana at the party I'm going to...so my contributions may be limited to Abita and a large collection of Mardi Gras beads for everyone :p

Nice job! I'll also be the only Louisianian (hell...only Southerner) at the party. Last week I asked the owner of one of my favorite beer bars to get something local in honor of the Saints. He happily obliged and will have 2 Abitas for us...going to bring a couple of growlers to the party to wash down the Rabbit and Andouille jambalaya. :)

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Originally Posted by unkfrank (Post 13333825)

Happiness is good homemade salsa.

Time for a Dogfish 90 Minute IPA (or More is More) :D

Havent't made homemade salsa in a while, but enjoy it enough to eat an entire bowl with a spoon.
+1 on the beer choice

icurhere2

Feb 5, 2010 3:59 pm

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 13333908)

This came with a complimentary week's rental of a sled and dog-team, yes?

No, although these are indeed effective provisions. I already had one of the containers of pancetta ^. The pancetta and deli tray alone were worth more than $26.

HeathrowGuy

Feb 5, 2010 4:01 pm

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Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13333940)

Did you see any minivan taxis there in PTY?!

I thought PTY had showers...that hotel in MEx is looking even better now!

Actually, I decided to go the local/el cheapo route for getting into the city and used the public autobus to Via España for USD $0.25 instead of paying $25 for a taxi. On the way back, I decided to taxi it, but I dont recall seeing any minivan taxis.

windwalker

Feb 5, 2010 4:01 pm

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z...008053cHlp.jpg

icurhere2

Feb 5, 2010 4:01 pm

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Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13333940)

Did you see any minivan taxis there in PTY?!

The 12-15 passenger "minivans"? I had one by myself from the airport to the hotel one evening and the driver let me sit in the front seat because I couldn't get into the back ...

photog72

Feb 5, 2010 4:03 pm

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Originally Posted by carvalh2 (Post 13333591)

So, I am at the US Air Envoy lounge at PHL. I have to say, this is pretty sweet.
If you never been, you should def check it sometime! The food is yummy, self serve wine bar is great, and the view is unbeatable! If only it weren't so grey and cloudy!

It's 5 pm, and not a flake on the ground yet! Looks like I am A-OK for wheels up at 6:25. Rio here we come!^

I used to be a frequent guest in the Envoy club. I enjoyed that lounge. That was one of the few nice things about US. I still don't miss flying US, though. A-West is a very nice terminal. Have fun in Rio!^

icurhere2

Feb 5, 2010 4:03 pm

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Originally Posted by shell nyc (Post 13333946)

I'll also be the only Louisianian (hell...only Southerner) at the party. Last week I asked the owner of one of my favorite beer bars to get something local in honor of the Saints. He happily obliged and will have 2 Abitas for us...going to bring a couple of growlers to the party to wash down the Rabbit and Andouille jambalaya. :)

Might only be down here but Johnsonville makes New Orleans andouille spicy sausage. ^

Steph3n

Feb 5, 2010 4:10 pm

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Originally Posted by HeathrowGuy (Post 13333952)

i can rent a car for us for $28, so it seems cost effective for that....just need to find some maps of the area now!

photog72

Feb 5, 2010 4:11 pm

I didn't see the story about the IAH Express bus, but it looks like it affects Houston/Harris County taxpayers, not the riders.
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?se...cal&id=7259239

The taxpayers are the ones being taken for a ride, so to speak.

windwalker

Feb 5, 2010 4:14 pm

627 DOLLARS for FLOWERS !!!!
I'm in the wrong business

icurhere2

Feb 5, 2010 4:16 pm

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Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13333995)

i can rent a car for us for $28, so it seems cost effective for that....just need to find some maps of the area now!

Going back through my mind:

- I'm sure gas was about $1 a gallon more expensive in PTY.
- I seem to recall with rental contracts credit card insurance wasn't sufficient.

Flyer_70

Feb 5, 2010 4:17 pm

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Originally Posted by windwalker (Post 13334019)

627 DOLLARS for FLOWERS !!!!
I'm in the wrong business

Valentines day? Or wedding?

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