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rolov Jul 17, 2009 8:37 am


Originally Posted by Aston Kutcher Clawed Otter (Post 12080944)
Is this a prank, am I getting punkd


photog72 Jul 17, 2009 8:38 am


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12080875)
Though I am married, I have enjoyed the high UT student population at the pool in this apartment complex. :D

Yes, but you can just look at the menu. ALCO can place an order from the menu.:p

sbm12 Jul 17, 2009 8:39 am


Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12080919)
Though the city has been rather nice for eye candy lately. :D

Agreed. Maybe it is because the show started a bit later this year than the past, but it seems to be particularly good this year.


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12080928)
We were out getting water ice last night

:confused: What other type of ice is there??

BlissWorld Jul 17, 2009 8:44 am

NW/DL just gave me Platinum Elite/Medallion status.

Uh oh.

:D

ConciergeMike Jul 17, 2009 8:47 am


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 12081024)
:confused: What other type of ice is there??

"Water ice" is the generic Philly-area term for Italian ice. Until a few years ago, I had no clue that it came in flavors other than lemon, so I always called it "lemon ice". photog72 can shed some light on this, having been in Philly as long as he was. One can also order water ice mixed 50-50 with vanilla custard ("custard" = soft serve ice cream in this :rolleyes:) and the result is a vile piece of weirdness called a gelati.

Example: http://www.ritasice.com/cool-treats/...alian-ice.aspx

rolov Jul 17, 2009 8:50 am


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12081068)
"Water ice" is the generic Philly-area term for Italian ice. Until a few years ago, I had no clue that it came in flavors other than lemon, so I always called it "lemon ice". photog72 can shed some light on this, having been in Philly as long as he was.

Example: http://www.ritasice.com/cool-treats/...alian-ice.aspx

That is :-:

fozz Jul 17, 2009 8:53 am


Originally Posted by BlissWorld (Post 12081044)
NW/DL just gave me Platinum Elite/Medallion status.

Uh oh.

:D

Welcome to the club.

So far, i can't say I've been disappointed by them. Since you are interested in transcon, DL has been pretty good about upgrades. I noticed on L-U-Ts they don't happen at five days, but three days. But they are consistent.

Brituchenite Jul 17, 2009 8:54 am


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 12077486)
I've never been there, but it looks nice.

Last week, I stayed three nights at the JW Marriott Medan, Indonesia, which just opened in February. Can't beat a brand new JW for $48/night + tax.

Nice! When I stayed in Medan back in the early 1980's it was a DUMP of a place! Must have improved if there is a JW there!




Originally Posted by Steve GadFly (Post 12079757)
I may have to start taking advantage of the coin thing. I've got enough miles so this could be good for Amex MR points. I'm eventually re-doing my living room and they've got some nice 50+ inch LCD TV's and surround-sound systems.

Got some time to build points since I'm just starting the kitchen re-do. Home Depot was here doing measurements and walkthrough earlier this week and Ms. GadFly and I picked out all the cabinets/countertops, etc. The price for the materials was ^ but the labor was a bit :rolleyes:.

Time to hit www.consumerreports.org to look at appliances. Probably going to buy from PC Richard...their salesmen seemed to really know their products and weren't trying to push the most expensive things in the showroom.

Hi Steve - if you need a good person to fit kitchen cabinetry, I could put you in touch with someone who is very skilled. He just got laid off from a very high end custom cabinetry company and he may be up for it. I could always ask him if you are interested. PM me if you want more details.

As for appliances, check out AJMadison.com - you can go through ebates to purchase and save more $$$. I will be ordering all my appliances through AJM and putting it through ebates. Looking to save about $500 on sales tax and rebates.

icurhere2 Jul 17, 2009 8:54 am


Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12081093)
Welcome to the club.

It's not a very exclusive club - even I'm a member.

sbm12 Jul 17, 2009 8:54 am


Originally Posted by BlissWorld (Post 12081044)
NW/DL just gave me Platinum Elite/Medallion status.

Uh oh.

:D

Match or just because? They gave me Silver last year just because but I haven't decided if I want to match this year or not to NW.

MBM3 Jul 17, 2009 8:56 am


Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12081093)
Welcome to the club.

So far, i can't say I've been disappointed by them. Since you are interested in transcon, DL has been pretty good about upgrades. I noticed on L-U-Ts they don't happen at five days, but three days. But they are consistent.

I am toying with a status match as well....

jrzyshawn Jul 17, 2009 8:57 am

Rita's aint got nothing on Gelotti's in Paterson :-:

fozz Jul 17, 2009 8:59 am


Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 12081114)
I am toying with a status match as well....

Might as well do it before they merge the programs.

BlissWorld Jul 17, 2009 9:03 am


Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12081093)
Welcome to the club.

So far, i can't say I've been disappointed by them. Since you are interested in transcon, DL has been pretty good about upgrades. I noticed on L-U-Ts they don't happen at five days, but three days. But they are consistent.

Good to know ^

Brituchenite Jul 17, 2009 9:09 am


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12080485)
Excellent. Another day, another rejection notice. :rolleyes:

Morning, Box.

Bummer! Sorry to hear that Mackieman. Keep plugging away, you'll find something. It takes patience and tenacity, and you'll get the right job at the right time. Good luck!



Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12080757)
It's all for the best. I actually found out just ten days after the honeymoon ended. When we combined our cell phone accounts, I (naturally) received a bill. I was somewhat curious why hundreds of minutes & multiple calls per day were going to the same number. She also happened to leave her email open on my computer one evening. Saved mail with photos of her and him (same dude from over a year ago) from just two and three weeks before the wedding.

It was rough for several weeks, but I have come to realize that I made the mistake of marrying a true sociopath, who has no regard for the feelings of others. It doesn't make any sense to try and ask: "why?" as that would just be pointless. I can't understand that frame of reference.

I am, however, going to enjoy my newfound freedom to the hilt. I'm hitting up PRG with some buddies for Labor Day Weekend (there is Z availability on the PRG-JFK return ^), and am going to plan an absolutely ridiculous New Year's routing to somewhere off the beaten track.


Oh ALCO, I am so sorry to hear that you had to go through all of that. You are right, though, to make the break now. Individuals with true pathologies are very difficult to change/control, and it would not have gotten any better over the years. You would always be wondering, always be checking, never be trusting, and that's no way to live a life.

I'm sure it's difficult, and trying, and you have days when you want to spit and kick and curse - but, keep up with the optimism! And, remember, you have this crazy box that can support you - even if it is from a distance!

If any of us can help - give us a holler! Mind you, I'm not sure how a transplanted Brit living in Jersey can help, but if I can, call on me!


Now, go out and get yourself some Marmite, and have it on warm toast .... yummy! Warms the cockles of your heart, that does. :D:D


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