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sbm12 Jan 13, 2009 8:52 pm

Wow...I was in the middle of a many post multi-quote and managed to hit the wrong button somehow and close my browser. Whoopsie.

To summarize, beer = good, I'm not bailing any of you out of jail, baglady jr. is awesome, and whoever is waiting on a bag from B&H will still probably get it tomorrow because the UPS site is notoriously bad about "billing information received" status. I know there was more but I really can't go back through 150+ posts since 5:30p EST and pick them again.

Kosher steakhouses are good but way too expensive and have a limited selection of booze which is really a shame. I was "forced" to drink maker's mark tonight rather than whatever it was that I asked for after dinner. :rolleyes:

sbm12 Jan 13, 2009 8:54 pm


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 11071318)
Wow! I just got a job prospects on Linkedin.

I actually found a potential new client there on Monday. I need to make a phone call to follow up on the email, but I may have actually finally landed my first real new client since I started working on my own a year ago. It might make up for having to cancel my trip to LIM because of other work.

baglady Jan 13, 2009 8:56 pm

[QUOTE=sbm12;11071332]
I'm not bailing any of you out of jail, baglady jr. is awesome,

QUOTE]

So I can count on you to bail her out of jail then ;)

Xyzzy Jan 13, 2009 8:58 pm

Hey ssullivan cheer up -- things will get better!

Hartmann Jan 13, 2009 9:00 pm


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 11071275)
Not to my knowledge since the last time I looked at the list there were people not on the list, myself included.

I must not have ever seen a reply from you. I apologize.

The list so far: http://flyertalk.com/forum/10814385-post17865.html

Possible restaurants: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/10805914-post17679.html (we've decided Gravitas is a no go since we've had a DO there before)

Any thoughts on those and I will make a reservation ASAP. One thing about Empire Cafe is that the area is very busy, but Sunday morning should be quiet, so that's a plus.

Hartmann Jan 13, 2009 9:01 pm


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 11071188)
Yesterday, I ordered my new camera bag from B&H. Today, I received a shipping notification around 3pm. If the bag shipped today, it would mean that the bag would arrive here tomorrow - just as B&H had estimated. Perfect! Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the package has even been picked up yet. Now, it probably won't ship until Wednesday and it will arrive here on Thursday after I have already left for EWR. :(

Hopefully I'm wrong and there is still a chance it will get picked up tonight...

It may make it. I've had packages get picked up the day they were supposed to be delivered.

Olton Hall Jan 13, 2009 9:02 pm


Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 11071390)
I must not have ever seen a reply from you. I apologize.

No worries. It was on one of those heavy posting nights about beer, lavs, poop, etc. I'm also one of those needing a ride too.

Xyzzy Jan 13, 2009 9:05 pm

FYI - I'm planning something in the NY area for either April 4 or 11. More news in its own thread... I figured I'd give y'all a heads-up :p

ssullivan Jan 13, 2009 9:10 pm


Originally Posted by baglady (Post 11071304)
Corporate told FS Marriotts and Ren to stop staying open on weekends for their lounges :rolleyes: and cut the WSJ. So at LAX, bye bye Ren Montura on weekends and hello Sheraton Gateway. Same basic other services but the tying point is the lounge access on weekends. I understand the economy situation but why mandate to your individual properties what they should do? Why let them lose their competitive advantage?

Yuck, that really bites.

ssullivan Jan 13, 2009 9:11 pm


Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 11071376)
Hey ssullivan cheer up -- things will get better!

Thanks!

ConciergeMike Jan 13, 2009 9:11 pm


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 11071318)
Wow! I just got a job prospects on Linkedin.

I wish the hotel biz was better represented on there. It also stinks that LinkedIn doesn't host its own groups -- I'm too lazy to follow the LI groups that have been forced to migrate to Yahoo Groups.

baglady Jan 13, 2009 9:15 pm


Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 11071390)
I must not have ever seen a reply from you. I apologize.

The list so far: http://flyertalk.com/forum/10814385-post17865.html

Possible restaurants: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/10805914-post17679.html (we've decided Gravitas is a no go since we've had a DO there before)

Any thoughts on those and I will make a reservation ASAP. One thing about Empire Cafe is that the area is very busy, but Sunday morning should be quiet, so that's a plus.

What about Cadillac Bar? It's about 20 mins from the airport? A great brunch and Margaritas as per CM's request. They do have a private party room that we may be able to get. Just a thought.

Olton Hall Jan 13, 2009 9:16 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11071462)
I wish the hotel biz was better represented on there. It also stinks that LinkedIn doesn't host its own groups -- I'm too lazy to follow the LI groups that have been forced to migrate to Yahoo Groups.

I'm shocked beyond belief since the civil engineering field doesn't know about such modern things as LinkedIn.

I bet that Marriott Newark posting for a concierge got your goat when it looked more like a security guard position instead?

baglady Jan 13, 2009 9:16 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11071462)
I wish the hotel biz was better represented on there. It also stinks that LinkedIn doesn't host its own groups -- I'm too lazy to follow the LI groups that have been forced to migrate to Yahoo Groups.

I'm horrible at keeping up with LinkedIn. A huge waste of my money.

sbm12 Jan 13, 2009 9:17 pm


Originally Posted by baglady (Post 11071364)

Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 11071332)
I'm not bailing any of you out of jail, baglady jr. is awesome,

So I can count on you to bail her out of jail then ;)

Mais oui, bien sur.

The last thing my mother said to me when dropping me off at college was to not call her when I got arrested because she wasn't going to bail me out. I understand the importance of having someone lined up to bail you out. I only resist with this group because I legitimately consider all of us a flight risk. :eek:


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