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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12038942)

I got distracted on my way to my photo hosting site:

Video of Julianne Hough working out in high heels

I have no idea who she is, but thank you.

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12039086)

they think that they will make up the revenue from the cheap group rate by bending you over on everything else related to your function.

Here's the kicker, she told me: "the group rate really won't be all that much. It's peak season for us, so we'll only give you $10 - $20 off rack."

Yes, it's true, July is peak season. But:
A) who pays rack?
B) in a down economy would they rather have 100 room nights on the books for the following year then give a competitive group discount?
C) would 100 transient rooms really be providing the ancillary revenue my group will?

This woman has failed business. :rolleyes:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 R H E
HOU (41-42) 0 1 0 0 4 0 3 1 1 0 0 10 14 1
WAS (24-58) 0 0 0 2 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 10 10 2
Suspended :-:

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Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 12038515)

In other news, I am still feeling craptacular
but less craptacular than yesterday.

If that was economic news, the "experts" on cnbc, bloomburg, fox buisness, etc. would claim the recession is over and all is good. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by rkkwan (Post 12038616)

Don't worry, I am not going to post a bunch of 727 pictures! :rolleyes: :p

Went planespotting yesterday and saw Raytheon's "Voodoo 1":

http://rkkwan.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p584812450-4.jpg

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12038713)

Voodoo 1 is a flying testbed. The freakiest flying tester out there has to be the 737 that got its front end chopped off and replaced with that of a Joint Strike Fighter. Everything aft of the cockpit was cleared out and replaced with technicians and instrumentation for flight control system validation. Voodoo 1 is also formerly known as N710AA. :D

What is it with these ex AA 727's having a partial CO paint job? (gray belly and yellow stripe) Here's another one

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12038978)

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...g?t=1247159606

The paints peeling. Are they trying to go for the old US look of peeling paint?

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Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12039009)

I try not to have that view of the nacelles. ;)

Then you won't like This Video or This Photo

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Originally Posted by AMF in NJ (Post 12039040)

:eek::o:rolleyes::-:

My typical view:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__2CzmmuaPGs/SS...0/P1020180.JPG

If you look at posted photos and videos, that's most common view.

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Originally Posted by kingalien (Post 12038987)

Hey rkkwan, just curious, what's the lens you're using to grab these shots?

I use the Canon 70-200/4L IS with a Kenko 1.4x extender. On a 40D.

Oh, here's another one. "Delta" 753.
http://rkkwan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p396233471-4.jpg

Come here Fluffy, I have something for you....
http://www.talonarms.com/talonarms/i...etail_left.jpg

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Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12039336)

http://c-cproductions.org/sa/elepfun.jpg

hahahaha....I had a big of a rhino something like this at the Miami MetroZoo, but it is gone now :( (hd crash before backup made on sisters laptop)

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Originally Posted by AMF in NJ (Post 12039040)

:eek::o:rolleyes::-:

My typical view:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__2CzmmuaPGs/SS...0/P1020180.JPG

I prefer the view with no wings visible, because they're way behind me. You get that up in the pointy end of the plane.

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Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 12039480)

I prefer the view with no wings visible, because they're way behind me. You get that up in the pointy end of the plane.

hrmmm...up front (except in the cockpit or cockpit jumpseat) on a 764 I could still see the wing even:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_YwLx00JP6Ds/SW...0/SSPX0265.jpg
others not quite like this but, this was in row 5 I believe on this flight, and I could see quite a lot.