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And also trying to figure out why they would block 5 F seats on a 1300 mile domestic 753 run. If Mrs. Mudder (who am I kidding, I mean me) is sitting in the back because LK and a 4 person entourage needs to fly tonight, not gonna be pleased.

Is the back full? Sometimes blocked seats up front = overbooked in the back.

Olton Hall

Dec 31, 2008 12:34 pm

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Originally Posted by cruisr (Post 10989438)

What's everybody doing tonight?

Chilling at my sisters for a bit. I'll be home before 11 PM because I don't want to deal with the 10 or so cops I'd pass on my 5 mile journey home. Then watch the tourist in Times Square on TV and think they are a nuts because it is so cold and so windy on top of it.

PSU Mudder

Dec 31, 2008 12:49 pm

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 10989672)

Is the back full? Sometimes blocked seats up front = overbooked in the back.

Yeah, the back is full.

If so, that's great news if they won't be selling more seats up front as it appears all the Plats have been upgraded.

Of course, the 19 plus 5 blocked seats as of yesterday simply turned into "Booked Full" today with 7 unassigned F seats, so who knows.

sbm12

Dec 31, 2008 12:53 pm

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Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 10989134)

The BRU DO is a big help.

Here's what my planned travel is right now: Great Circle Mapper

Some of it is not booked yet, but probably by next week it will be.

Yeah...BRU helps a bit. But so does just generally being crazy. I actually looked at your map and was wondering where in Canada you were going before realizing that it was just MSP.

My 69,472 miles currently booked includes 3x TATL, 1x South America and 2x Central America. And three trips to SEA.

Still need to add in Freddies in FLL and Spring Training in TPA.

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Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 10989675)

Then watch the tourist in Times Square on TV and think they are a nuts because it is so cold and so windy on top of it.

And likely snowing on them tonight, I believe.

We're going for dinner at Morimoto and then out to Brooklyn for a party.

MBM3	Dec 31, 2008 12:55 pm

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Originally Posted by cruisr (Post 10989438)

We're going to see Doubt and then go out to dinner. Nothing fancy. This is the 2nd year in a row we have been home for New Years Eve as for the 8 before that we were always traveling some where nice. Oh well.

Also: Movie Review....The MUST SEE movie is Slum Dog Millionaire. It is one of the top 5 pictures I have ever seen.

Pass on The Day the Earth Stood Still and rent the original. Original much much better.

18 year old son refuses to watch the original as he says "Its black and white and lousy special effects, why should I see it"? My reply, acting, directing, story, etc etc etc....

Ive heard Slum Dog is good - thanks for the +1

MBM3	Dec 31, 2008 12:56 pm

Drinks at the MBM3's and the late sitting at Fahrenheit. Chef's Table. :)

cruisr

Dec 31, 2008 1:13 pm

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Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 10989568)

The original The Day the Earth Stood Still is my all time favorite movie.
I would like to see the new one but your review makes me wonder if I should just want to rent it. If you have not seen the original is the new one worth spending the money to see in the theator, just for the special effects?

I personally did not think it worth it. If you can get a cheap matinee, maybe but I thought the story, which was not as good as the original, and the acting was flat. I really usually like Kathy Bates a lot but she was awful. I know Keanu Reeves was supposed to be unemotional, but so was Michael Rennie in the original and he did it much better.

sfogate

Dec 31, 2008 1:34 pm

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Originally Posted by cruisr (Post 10989832)

Thanks for the review. Since I love movie popcorn and there is no such thing as a cheap matinee, I'll just rent this movie when it goes to DVD and watch it at home.

ssullivan

Dec 31, 2008 1:55 pm

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Originally Posted by cruisr (Post 10989438)

What's everyone doing tonight?

This year we're at home, and headed to the apartment of a couple we're friends with for their party. Last year we traveled, but this year we're saving money and staying close to home.

COFlyerCLE

Dec 31, 2008 2:02 pm

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Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 10989776)

Drinks at the MBM3's and the late sitting at Fahrenheit. Chef's Table. :)

Mmmmm! We often do the chef's counter at Blue Canyon - which we love.

Enjoy!

colpuck

Dec 31, 2008 2:02 pm

I am not really doing much tonight, should be doing more.

sdm1130

Dec 31, 2008 2:06 pm

I've always thought NYE celebrations were overrated. This year will be fairly quiet for us. My fiancee has to work early tomorrow morning, so we'll probably go out for some dinner and then stay in and watch a movie.

Last year, thanks to a delayed flight, we celebrated NYE in front of the NW baggage claim at EWR. :rolleyes:

Hartmann

Dec 31, 2008 2:09 pm

We're going to a friend's house for NYE. We'll hang out and head home... We are not big party people and I barely stay awake past 11:30.

ConciergeMike

Dec 31, 2008 2:28 pm

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 10990077)

I've always thought NYE celebrations were overrated.

cheepneezy

Dec 31, 2008 3:10 pm

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 10989240)

Looks like I'll be buying seasons of TV on iTunes instead of DVD. I wonder if my existing DVD seasons can find their way over to iPod somehow...or do I have copy-protection issues?

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Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 10989260)

It really depends on the DVDs. You can use HandBrake to rip the DVDs to your computer and I think it will even do iPod versions.

I had a small problem with Handbrake being able to rip a couple of DVDs I have due to the copy protection, but in their FAQ's they recommended DVD Shrink. That worked for me and then I used Handbrake to convert it to a the format for my iTouch.

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 10989488)

Friend's house down the street. I'm bringing Smirnoff Ice for the better half and a bottle of Goose for me. ^

Yummy.:D

I'm having chocolate chip cookies and wine.:p

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