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Yesterday in History: In 1955, Jim Henson made his first television appearance. 22 years later, Beaker was introduced.

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Originally Posted by Scott6067 (Post 13928852)

Moving sucks. My life will return to normal after next weekend hopefully.

It sure does. We have a lot of people here who are moving now/soon - I guess it's that time of year. Good luck and hopefully soon you will feel "unpacked" again!*

* = I moved in here almost two years ago and I still have a couple of unpacked boxes...yes, I am pathetic :o

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Originally Posted by Scott6067 (Post 13928852)

Well I did it! I called Mom. Was a short conversation but a good one. Did get too deep into topic but enough topics were covered that I feel good. Dealing with this has not been easy but I hope things are coming around. Thanks all for the encouragement to call.

Coming out has not been easy and this situation has not been fun. To all those parents out there. Be there for your kids, they want to be there for you and be a part of your life but they have to feel welcome first!

VERY happy to hear that. Hopefully this is the beginning of a good positive path for the two of you.

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Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 13928972)

Just realized I'll have renewed SPG Platinum for another year before June 1. ^

Ohhhh, good for you. So jealous. I would REALLY like to have that status next year for the honeymoon but it's going to be an uphill battle to get there (currently on 6 stays). It doesn't help that a lot of my trips this year either a) were not hotel stays or b) hotels were picked by other people or (mostly) c) no SPG, or any affiliated, properties available. I need to get my physical being to the DC area more because there are quite often good mattress-run-worthy rates there.

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13929017)

Fiancee's parents were in MSY last week. They brought me home beignet mix and chicory coffee. ^ They also apparently missed out on op-ups on FL by one person.

Has anyone ever tried making beignets at home from the mix? I actually think I still have a box from MSY but was a little bit leery of attempting the deep-frying.

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Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 13930051)

JetBlue did it again: all seats $10 tomorrow and Wednesday if you buy today. I'm trying to decide if I can get somewhere for the day...

Wow. Oh, my lack of flexible schedule...

Venturing to Philly (specifically, the Abington area) tonight to meet a friend after his interview. I don't think I've ever driven that stretch of 276 before.

Good mornin' Box

:-:

ETA: Forgot to buy my positioning flights for ANC this weekend.

:mad:

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Originally Posted by Brituchenite (Post 13929777)

Poops! Won't work. I'm only there 9am to 3pm. :( What is there to do in MEM on a short layover? Anything easy to get to from the airport?

Graceland seems like fun. Perhaps FedEX does tours although it would be dead during the day. I have never been over there. If there was a cheap flight I would think about it!! :)

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Originally Posted by kingalien (Post 13930640)

and last week's buys due to the drop are creating very nice profits :-::-:

Good morning Box.

Just had a first class meal for breakfast. Cheerios and a banana.

Was this in First Class or were you saying the breakfast was first class!! ;)

Today in History: In 2001, USA Today publishes a story that says the billions of dollars spent by companies on motivational speakers, retreats, and products has created no tangible evidence that any of it has an effect on employee morale.

In a sense, :rolleyes:.

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Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13930781)

Yesterday in History: In 1955, Jim Henson made his first television appearance. 22 years later, Beaker was introduced.

http://tentativeequinox.files.wordpr...yle_beaker.gif

Now, Beaker, you forgot the beaker. Get the beaker, Beaker.

- Dr. Bunsen Honeydew.

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 13930778)

With the exception of all the chickens, I really like Kauai too. There's huge stretch of beach just north of the missile range facility on the west side of the island that's amazing. It gets very hot during the day, and there's no facilities, but if you've ever wanted a 10 mile stretch of perfect beach all to yourself -- that's it. Perfect. :-::-:

Polihale State Park. My wife, daughter, and I went up there around sunset one evening. I could see one other guy maybe a mile down the beach, but that was it. ^

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Coffee refill in sight.

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Originally Posted by bdjohns1 (Post 13930719)

Spent a week there in February. It's my favorite of the islands as well.

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 13930778)

Yep. I definitely wants more pony. :-:

Good morning box. Its sad but it was actually easy for me to get up at 0630.

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 13930818)

Yep. I definitely wants more pony. :-:

I gotta write all this down because Mrs. Mackie wants to go. I'm pretty :rolleyes: with the idea because, while I understand that it is beautiful, I get plenty of warmth and humidity here. Why would I want to go somewhere else where it is both warm and humid? :confused:

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Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13930851)

It's not Pit-like at all. Constant sea-breeze, and temps in the low to mid 80s. It's very pleasant outside.

If you head up to Waimea Canyon (3,500ft at teh lookout), it's in the upper 70's with a nice breeze that funnels through the canyon.

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 13930856)

Hmm, that doesn't sound bad at all.

Diane Keaton is in our theater tonight. 1400 women are paying to see her lecture. For those who want to cross Delaware off their states visited list, Craig Ferguson is here October 18th.