Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 13510002)

Good for you.

And while I'm certainly no expert in parenting, baglady jr. will probably grow up with a much broader view of the world because of the travel you all have done, and with a more mature, confident outlook as well.

I know in my own family, I have several cousins that were way too sheltered in a suburban utopia growing up, and had mothers that were constantly at their beck and call. They've also grown up to be the ones who struggled through college, have struggled in their careers, and have had the most drama with their spouses and kids. On the other hand, those of us who had mothers that worked at least part of the time while we were growing up, were exposed to a lot of different people and cultures through travel and other experiences that took us out of our comfort zone, and were encouraged to do our own thing and explore (within safe boundaries) on our own have ended up with more successful adult lives when it comes to careers and family and personal relationships. Maybe it's just coincidental, and maybe there are other forces at play there, but that's just what I've seen in my own family, and I've got friends who have said the same about their friends and family as well.

Originally Posted by Phudnik (Post 13510699)

Wouldn't that be a fresh-cut aluminum pole?

Originally Posted by baglady (Post 13510411)

Atlanta has some good points and there are some areas I could handle; but overall, I'm sort of over the place. We were in the burbs of Atlanta and it made the burbs of Houston look great! I've never loved the Atlanta airport; though I used to IAH as well. I guess you get used to things (though still don't like DEN)

Originally Posted by bdjohns1 (Post 13510733)

Oh, come on. US$375/night is perfectly reasonable. :D

Originally Posted by windwalker (Post 13509046)

No just needing a day room in PTY, don't really want to hang out at the airport for 7ish hours, not sure I want to rent a car-traveling solo this trip, couldn't find Panama map for my GPS. Been in IAH all week for Sales meeting so have bigger suitcase and really just need to UNWIND

Originally Posted by baglady (Post 13510942)

My mom worked; her mom worked; her grandmothers both worked. I've had some strong female role models. Last night bl jr said "I can't do x because I'm a girl". Plus1 said "you can do anything". I have no issues with stay at home moms, they need to not have issues with working moms.

Originally Posted by baglady (Post 13510942)

I have no issues with stay at home moms, they need to not have issues with working moms.

Originally Posted by baglady (Post 13510986)

:)
I used to pay $1440; I could even manage when it was $2500-$2800, but $3800 to $4400 is just too much!

Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 13511025)

I've got the Panama GPS maps from here. They were well worth the price for our 5 day visit last year.

Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 13506228)

Oh come on, they sell Jockey at Macy's. That can't be expensive.

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 13510604)

Last year's stay-credit forwarding promo with SPG has me two stays away from SPG Plat through 02/12. :D

Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 13506256)

You couldn't find a cheap pair of boxes at an ABC or some other crappy store along the beach there?

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 13510770)

Need to confirm with Teh Box... Is possible to make an HHonors Reward Booking directly from your account for another person when you yourself will not be staying on the reward? I know this is doable with SPG, and assume it is possible with HHonors, but wanted to make sure (didn't see anything in teh HHonors Redemption T&Cs that appear to prohibit it).

Time for lunch...

Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 13506540)

The next time your bags don't make the flight with you, you can immediately call and ask for funds to purchase some replacement items.

You can also call now and see if they will authorize some money to cover your underwear expense.