Originally Posted by mwg25 (Post 13525542)

Good evening, box, from the Palace Theatre in NYC, home of West Side Story. I got a "restricted view" seat for half price and really, it's only the tiniest corner of the stage I can't see.

Dancers are warming up on stage and my colleague is practicing the marimba licks to "America."

And yes, I did finally finish the wretched comments...about 3 minutes before he arrived at my place to pick me up. Which is exactly how I knew it would transpire, no matter when that pickup time ended up being. :p

Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 13525571)

Uh-oh!:eek: What's going on?:confused:

Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 13525567)

I know. And it's not like I don't get to NYC 3-4 times/year. Need to schedule a Micro Do next trip up there… and drag my other half to it.

Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13525584)

Actually, just an industry forum got to talking about airport security and with few exceptions all are more than willing to believe they are perfectly safe(due to removing shoes, kippie bags, and the like); and that tsa is the savior of the world and airlines..

Originally Posted by Steve GadFly (Post 13515326)

What I learned from last weekend's JFK-PTY-MEX trip (in no particular order):

1: Steph3n could be a cab driver in PTY...he already knows the secret turn-arounds that they use. :p

2: When attempting to navigate Panama City, don't turn down the map offered by Avis to instead use a tourist map that's about as useful as a coloring book.

3: Any well-intentioned SMS message from a Boxer warning about impending doom will be seen as a joke and replied to as such...even if it's completely serious (thanks for looking out for us Olton Hall)

4: CM uses time-of-purchase as the battlefield UG tie-breaker and not time-of-checkin. This meant that I was able leapfrog the whole group to become #1 on the list for every flight this trip but will be #3 for my next run. :(

5: Everyone snores. (I know...this was already discussed but it really sounded like 18-wheelers downshifting on the expressway....especially on the last flight when everyone really could have used some shuteye.

6: Ice cream sundays are YUMMEH and don't get old....even after the 3rd one!

7: FT Lurker should work for Terminix

8: Scott6067 likes a version of Bingo that I'm unfamiliar with.

9: The term "wobbly-bonkers" sounds far better coming out of brituchenite's mouth than anyone else's.

10: AMEX lounge dragons are easily swayed by a smile, charm, and just the right amount of goofiness.

11: Scott6067 can sleep ANYWHERE (picture forthcoming)

12: Mexican street performers love people from "Nueva York" and get a bit upset when they're ignored by them.

13: FT Lurker's contact lens cleaning solution is made of deadly poison.

14: Robert (our newest addition) can MR with the best of 'em!! (Welcome to Teh Box!!!!)

15: The room configuration at the MEX Hilton is "2 Queens and a :rolleyes:-away"

16: I'd rather travel with the people of Teh Box than with the finest people in the world!! :D :p :-:


Scott6067, FT Lurker, Steph3n, brituchenite, and Robert: Thank you for making my first MR (and first passport stamps in 8 years) memorable. I had a blast and am looking forward to my next opportunity to travel with y'all!

And with that, I bid you all good night.

Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13525540)

...I have no hope left in most of humanity.

Originally Posted by Flyer_70 (Post 13525593)

A guy just announced, very loudly on the phone, that he would be first off the flight.. Because he was in FIRST. About 80 percent of the people in the area looked at him and :rolleyes:.

It was beautiful. My day is redeemed. :D

Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 13525589)

Yikes!:eek::rolleyes:

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13525596)

Welcome to my world.

Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 13525567)

I know. And it's not like I don't get to NYC 3-4 times/year. Need to schedule a Micro Do next trip up there… and drag my other half to it.

Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13525577)

with exception of that smoked cheddar, it sounds drooling good!
http://rolleye.com/eating.jpg

Originally Posted by Brituchenite (Post 13525604)

Hey! Hands off! You're on a rice and beans only regimen, young man ...:p:p:p

Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13525603)

What is even more funny is that they are telling me I shouldn't fly if I feel security is such a farce, etc. I probably fly more in a month than they do in their lives :)





I hate ignorance....(not you, them)

Originally Posted by Scott6067 (Post 13516080)

Was reading a FAs blog and came accross a post that was about the FAAC or the Flight Attendant Appreciation Club. This is a club that was formed by a traveler to give appreciation to crews by handing out chocolates. While the concept of the club is cool ^, the requirement for membership is a litte odd (box of Sees candy given to the crew) :td:!

Originally Posted by baglady (Post 13525615)

I've found FAs are particularly fond of scratch off lottery cards :D

Originally Posted by Flyer_70 (Post 13525593)

A guy just announced, very loudly on the phone, that he would be first off the flight.. Because he was in FIRST. About 80 percent of the people in the area looked at him and :rolleyes:.

It was beautiful. My day is redeemed. :D