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Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 13630475)

If you did purchase this :rolleyes: package the employees at the hotel would still all have their hands out for tips...

Sheraton Nassau had awful service when I was there. Bahamians know you are trapped on their island once you arrive, and charge and act accordingly. Worst. Islands. Ever. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by msv (Post 13629904)

Hope Roxy's surgery goes well today!

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Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 13630025)

I hope everything goes well for Roxy!^

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Originally Posted by unkfrank (Post 13630176)

Sending healthy, tail-wagging vibes for Roxy

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Originally Posted by FT Lurker (Post 13630195)

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry9630/4.7.1.57 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/104)

Positive thoughts for Roxy today!

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Originally Posted by Scott6067 (Post 13630442)

Wishing her the best!

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 13630462)

Best wishes for Roxy!

Roxy thanks you for your thoughts.

When I dropped her off this morning, I asked for a muzzle to put on her. The vet tech came back with a Hannibal Lecter looking mask for my pup. I think Roxy was pissed to have to wear it :-:

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Originally Posted by Scott6067 (Post 13630442)

BEst time to use miles!!

:-:

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Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 13630033)

Me, too -- keep us posted!;)

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Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 13630030)

You should keep checking back to see if the upgrade becomes available!^

I am, compulsively, every day. ;)

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Originally Posted by Renard (Post 13629549)

I've stayed in the Westin PVR. (on a priceline bid ;)) It is quite nice and remember enjoying my stay. I would go back there no problem if I were going to PVR. I would say that it is a much better choice than the Sheraton. If I remember correctly, the Westin PVR reviews on FT are much better than the Sheraton. There are restaurants and shops within walking distance and the bus can take you downtown.

Well, I guess I can always split up my stay and try the Sheraton for one night and then off to the Westin for the remainder of my time. I mean, what kind of FT'er would I be if I did not hotel hop :confused: :-:

Two Navy fighter pilots grounded for flying too low: http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-je...,1115206.story

Wow, they were really low.

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Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 13624398)

I had to point that out to a cousin on Facebook who has been saying she's moving to Canada the day after this thing is signed by the President.

I was a college freshman in November 2000 and that was what everyone was very publicly declaring they were going to do on the night of the 7th/immediate aftermath.

This was the time in my life where I became aware for the first time that "Republican" was a bad word - I'll never forget the aghast look on my suitemate's face when it came up for the first time [I hardly discussed politics at that time, and didn't come from a family that did], followed by the comment "but...but...you're so NICE!" :p

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Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 13626960)

If you ever take the train between NY and BOS or DC, you should look into using CO points as AGR points. NE Corridor tix are 3k points each way -- quite a bargain IMHO.

WOW. How have I been totally unaware of this. I have quite a bit of DC in my foreseeable future, but have never done the train thing because it's usually quite pricey... I can't afford to burn too many CO miles right now, but I definitely need to keep this in mind!

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13629130)

8,286 EQM at a shade over .05/mile for a day spent in F isn't too shabby. My concern is whether or not I can find a hotel and if I should book two of these on back-to-back days and then just ask for those days off. The first one would be another ~$170 out of pocket after voucher.

I have very, very limited flying opportunities between now and the end of June. :( If this is good on the one weekend that I am holding sacred for such purposes (whether it's a pure MR or a real trip) I might need to bite...

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Originally Posted by Brituchenite (Post 13630480)

......and........what do you see?

From what I can tell, basic information that the GA would see about the flight. I don't want to post anything here just thought it was cool!

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Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 13630491)

G'morning, Box.

The geographic restrictions on mileage earning rules are very annoying. It is mucking up my trip calculator way too much. But I'm going to figure out how to make it work. I will not be defeated.

Is this for the 500 mile thing?

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13629130)

I put down an 8-cup pot before leaving the house as well.

Hmmmm.....that B-up is out there, just begging for me to book it. I have no desire to compute what time I would have to get up to make an 0545 LGA departure.

8,286 EQM at a shade over .05/mile for a day spent in F isn't too shabby. My concern is whether or not I can find a hotel and if I should book two of these on back-to-back days and then just ask for those days off. The first one would be another ~$170 out of pocket after voucher.

You can do a same-day turn, so a hotel isn't even necessary.

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Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 13630530)

Late to the party but good luck to Roxy

and Buenos Dias.

Morning Box

Good Luck to ROXY

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Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 13629369)

Two things you do not do in Mexico. Get a priceline hotel and tattoos.

I can think of a couple other things that would make my top two.
taking a quick look at biddingfortravel, doesn't seem it'd be too hard to fiigure which PVR property you'd get. I've stayed at the Marriott-no input to which SPG place

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 13630505)

Sheraton Nassau had awful service when I was there. Bahamians know you are trapped on their island once you arrive, and charge and act accordingly. Worst. Islands. Ever. :rolleyes:

The out islands are a different and MUCH better story, MANY a fine time in the Abacos, Eluthera

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Originally Posted by windwalker (Post 13630621)

The out islands are a different and MUCH better story, MANY a fine time in the Abacos, Eluthera

I've seen the outer islands from cruise ships, and also visited Princess Cay (not quite the same, I know), but I just can't get past my general loathing of Teh Bahamas. If going to the Caribbean, I'd just rather do the D.R., St. Maarten, Virgin Islands, or Barbados. Plenty of stuff to do, great food, and more interesting terrain (flat coral atolls don't do much for me).

Hmmm. LAX-PTY is zeroed out. I wonder if there will be any sort of bumpage offers. :-:

g'day box.

Hope Roxy is doing well. :-: