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belynch Apr 13, 2010 7:16 am


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13760470)
The gas card example is great

If the person knew Hartmann had a car (or motorcycle) then, yeah, sure, as long as he was happy with it, it's fine. But there's still an assumption there.

How would you feel if your employer gave you 10% of your pay in gas cards?

In other news, here it is box, your daily moment of :rolleyes:. Confirmation that some elites think they are more important than everyone. Even employees. :rolleyes:

sbm12 Apr 13, 2010 7:18 am

G'morning, Box.

I drove out by the course yesterday to take a look at it. Stunning. Very much looking forward to playing a round there today even if I do have calls that will likely interrupt the flow of play for me. Worth it on both the calls and the golf. Just have to make sure I have enough extra golf balls available to make it through the 14th hole. Hitting that island looks harder than I think I'm really up for.

sbm12 Apr 13, 2010 7:22 am


Originally Posted by belynch (Post 13760490)
In other news, here it is box, your daily moment of :rolleyes:. Confirmation that some elites think they are more important than everyone. Even employees. :rolleyes:

Particularly strange, especially considering that employees at EWR have a dedicated lane most of the time, one that passengers occasionally overflow into, but not one that they normally share.

Hartmann Apr 13, 2010 7:26 am


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13760470)
Personal milestone alert.

Forgive me Box, for I have sinned. I made my 8,000th post outside your hallowed walls. :(

Mtbroxs Apr 13, 2010 7:31 am

In other news, here it is box, your daily moment of :rolleyes:. Confirmation that some elites think they are more important than everyone. Even employees. :rolleyes:[/QUOTE]


Some people :mad: :confused: Unreal!

belynch Apr 13, 2010 7:34 am


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 13760527)
Particularly strange, especially considering that employees at EWR have a dedicated lane most of the time, one that passengers occasionally overflow into, but not one that they normally share.

In the "70's" check-in (facing air-side, all the way to the right) the EA license checker also checks airport employee credentials. This can seriously delay in the line. Once you get your ID checked, if the employee line isn't too long, they'll sometimes push people over there.

I'm guessing that's where the choke-point occurred. The guy was PO'ed that a gaggle of employees were given priority over him and then decided to make a stink when going through the metal detector.

Not sure if the other two checkpoints are set-up that way. I'm generally too busy :rolleyes:'ing to pay attention.

belynch Apr 13, 2010 7:41 am

Wow. I just got a EUA notice prior to 24 hours before the flight.

I think that's the first time this has happened this year. :eek::rolleyes:

Anglo Large Clawed Otter Apr 13, 2010 7:41 am

Le gran Bom Diddly aux Boxiens. :-:

mwg25 Apr 13, 2010 7:43 am


Originally Posted by Tinkerer (Post 13760086)
Anyone taking advantage of co.com specials this week?

Nope. I'm going to BOS...

...in a bus, or rather two buses, with 100 of my students for a music festival. It certainly won't be a vacation, but it should be fun in its own way (and we have some sightseeing/fun activity time built in).

In other news, why are fares to CLE for the weekend of May 15-16 $300+... :rolleyes:

ConciergeMike Apr 13, 2010 7:59 am


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13760313)

Early frontrunner for post of the week.


Originally Posted by belynch (Post 13760417)
For everyone that's never worked in the service industry -- if you're a tipped employee you're generally working less than the minimum wage. You're also taxed based on anticipated tips. In restaurants, this is generally 10% of your net sales. When you factor that you have to "tip out" bartenders, bus boys, food runners -- generally a percentage of your sales -- if someone tips less than 10% on their check, there's a good chance you've lost money by serving them.

If you can't afford at least a 15% tip (for acceptable) service then you can't afford to eat out.

G'day box.

I was going to say that your scenario sounds a lot more like F&B and not someone in Rooms or Front Office.


Originally Posted by belynch (Post 13760490)
In other news, here it is box, your daily moment of :rolleyes:. Confirmation that some elites think they are more important than everyone. Even employees. :rolleyes:

And so which forum member do we think this was?

Morning, Box.

Phudnik Apr 13, 2010 8:00 am


Originally Posted by belynch (Post 13760490)
How would you feel if your employer gave you 10% of your pay in gas cards?

I suppose it would depend on whether (1) gas cards were taxable and (2) you spent 10% of your income on gas. There are, of course, tax free schemes for your employer to give you a percentage of your pay in transit vouchers and so forth.

It is still pretty :rolleyes: to tip an umbrella.



Originally Posted by mwg25 (Post 13760645)
In other news, why are fares to CLE for the weekend of May 15-16 $300+... :rolleyes:

They almost always exceed $300 from PHL, which is why we usually end up having to drive to BWI to fly to CLE. (The alternative is seven hours in the car with the children; no, thank you.) If we needed a rental car in CLE, we'd probably fly to PIT and drive, but we never do.

Buona :rolleyes:.

ConciergeMike Apr 13, 2010 8:01 am


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 13760501)
G'morning, Box.

I drove out by the course yesterday to take a look at it. Stunning. Very much looking forward to playing a round there today even if I do have calls that will likely interrupt the flow of play for me. Worth it on both the calls and the golf. Just have to make sure I have enough extra golf balls available to make it through the 14th hole. Hitting that island looks harder than I think I'm really up for.

Depends where the pro set the island that day.

bdjohns1 Apr 13, 2010 8:06 am


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13760733)
And so which forum member do we think this was?

Yesterday I made a captioned version of the baby pic using your Global Services quote. I'm thinking I jumped the gun. Should've made an EliteAccess version.

photog72 Apr 13, 2010 8:06 am


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 13757885)
:eek: People are unbelievable...

No, people are believable. It's just very sad how people conduct themselves. If he kicks a dog, I would hate to have my child nearby. If he's violent towards animals, his violent act easily can erupt toward humans.


Originally Posted by Brituchenite (Post 13759053)
This breaks my heart on many levels. (1) that your wife has to endure such stress and tragedy in her job (2) that the mother has to watch her child suffer (3) that the girl has such a wicked disease, and is being robbed of life (4) that the young girl is in pain and both her and her mother just want her life to end. It is so heartbreaking. I cannot imagine the grief and anguish tht mother must be feeling.

As to (1), she has her good days too, where she sees patients off, and they don't return, except for checkups.^ As for the others, I don't know if I could stomach what they are going through. The girl is part of make-a-wish (a great organization to donate to), a her wish was to go to CDG. Unfortunately, she is too sick to go overseas. Her back up is Disney World.

¡Feliz cumpleaños a Plus1!

ConciergeMike Apr 13, 2010 8:13 am

The main character in The Professor, The Banker and the Suicide King lost to Donald Trump in court.


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