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jrzyshawn Apr 6, 2010 8:06 pm


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 13723286)
Nothing available on a UA 744?

I checked SFO and ORD and there is nothing available on UA's 747's The s/o needs to leave on April 25 and EWR-IAD-PEK-HKG is the best I could find. I am flying OZ and meeting up with the group on May 2 ;).

monitor Apr 6, 2010 8:07 pm


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 13723286)
...Nothing available on a UA 744?

The new UA 744 config is worth a detour. As long as you only care about the seat, it's among be the best around. If you care about the service, fly SQ coach. ;)

mnmag Apr 6, 2010 8:07 pm


Originally Posted by adelauro (Post 13723360)
I had that procedure done a couple years ago. Definitely an interesting sensation, having someone banging away on your teeth like he's working under the hood of '73 Impala.

Yikes! :eek::rolleyes:

ETA: just realized that this is my 5,000 post in the BOX!

Mackieman Apr 6, 2010 8:08 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13722796)
We could always do Philly for nightlife and look into holding the draft in a conference room at my employer.

This is a great idea. My other suggestion was a Marriott property wherein I could obtain points but any discounts you may be able to procure would surely overshadow that. PHL is also on my to do list, so that would be ok by me. :-:

mnmag Apr 6, 2010 8:10 pm


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13723385)
This is a great idea. My other suggestion was a Marriott property wherein I could obtain points but any discounts you may be able to procure would surely overshadow that. PHL is also on my to do list, so that would be ok by me. :-:

Would this mini-DO only be open to those participating in said draft?!

ConciergeMike Apr 6, 2010 8:10 pm


Originally Posted by adelauro (Post 13723360)
I once had a co-worker, the non-traveling type, who thought the $49 flights he was getting from ACY to Florida on NK were so wonderful. He was fond of commenting on how I and others in my department were "foolishly wasting" the company's money by flying CO, UA et al. OF course his enthusiasm for NK waned after he spent his vacation at ACY after NK CXLd his flight and were unable to reaccomodate him.

I had enthusiasm for NK back before they bought the Airbii. They really were the cool option that nobody knew about back then on old MD-82/83's that pulled up to airstairs at ACY.

baglady Apr 6, 2010 8:11 pm


Originally Posted by msv (Post 13722908)
Quote:
Originally Posted by ConciergeMike



Guess I'll be paying to not get a sunburn on my honeymoon.



QUOTE=baglady;13722894]You realize that's a myth, right? Use a high spf. That will prevent a sunburn on your honeymoon.

http://mayoclinic.com/health/tanning/AN00589Just an FYI I got sun poisoning on my honeymoon. Had surgery to remove the damage 3 years ago. Having prickly/itchy feelings on one's honeymoon is not fun.

[/QUOTE]







:eek: Ouch! SPF and reapplying often is key.

Mackieman Apr 6, 2010 8:14 pm


Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 13723395)
Would this mini-DO only be open to those participating in said draft?!

I doubt it, but you might get bored unless you're interested in football. I've done several live drafts and it generally consists of everyone screaming vile curses at the guy who just stole their next pick. ;)

ConciergeMike Apr 6, 2010 8:14 pm


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13723385)
This is a great idea. My other suggestion was a Marriott property wherein I could obtain points but any discounts you may be able to procure would surely overshadow that. PHL is also on my to do list, so that would be ok by me. :-:

SPG and HH have properties that I know of in downtown Wilmington. There's a Sheraton and a DosArboles near the Federal courthouse. They along with my employer are all within the ~20 square block area of Wilmington that isn't straight-up ghetto. The NYCers can take teh Amtrak.

ETA: There is a Courtyard per search on Marriott.com, but the address is unfamiliar to me.

I know there are no discounts for wedding-related stuff, but I will ask one of the sales managers next time I see them.

mnmag Apr 6, 2010 8:15 pm


Originally Posted by baglady (Post 13723403)
Just an FYI I got sun poisoning on my honeymoon. Had surgery to remove the damage 3 years ago. Having prickly/itchy feelings on one's honeymoon is not fun.

:eek: Ouch! SPF and reapplying often is key.[/QUOTE]

I am not big on getting sun!:eek: So, I do use high SPF sunscreen & don't bake!;)


ETA: FT is definitely wonky tonight!

adelauro Apr 6, 2010 8:15 pm


Originally Posted by monitor (Post 13723281)
That commute is a chip shot. My first (and only real) job was in Princeton and I commuted there from the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

Once I was through the tunnel, it was clear sailing. Sixty-three miles and I probably averaged doing it in 1hr20. From Hoboken, it is probably never (barring a serious incident) more than a 3/4 hour trip.


Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 13723367)
I hear what you're saying! I just think that for someone who is not used to commuting by car -- it would get 'old' very quickly to be having to do that drive -- even temporarily!:eek:

That's me, no car, although I do have the S.O.'s car this week as he is in L.A. It's not necessarily just the commute. With the classes I'm facilitating, it would make for very long days. Plus I need another Westin stay for one more Amazon gift cert. :D

fozz Apr 6, 2010 8:16 pm


Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 13723306)
that's what I wa afraid of. I looked that up on UA.com, but I thought they had a newer/better seat.

Is that pictured in full recline?

That is indeed :rolleyes:

The 777 conversion is starting this year so none of the 777s are done. The 763s and 744s have new seats.

Steph3n Apr 6, 2010 8:16 pm


Originally Posted by baglady (Post 13723352)
YES!!!!

it will be brought.

mnmag Apr 6, 2010 8:16 pm


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13723425)
I doubt it, but you might get bored unless you're interested in football. I've done several live drafts and it generally consists of everyone screaming vile curses at the guy who just stole their next pick. ;)

Not a football fan, here!:rolleyes:

fozz Apr 6, 2010 8:17 pm


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 13723318)
You would definitely be one of the experts here! :)

Does it recline further than the picture? At that angle, I'm not sure I could get much sleep on a TPAC.

I think it reclines a bit more, but it's actually a pretty decent seat.

I've never had issues sleeping in it.

It is almost the same seat as C on PS.


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