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Of everyone I know that has a preferred side-of-plane, it's ALWAYS the port side. Wonder why. I'm not sure how much I care, but I've found myself over there a disproportionately large percentage of the time, just arbitrarily. I should actively seek out some starboard seats in the near future just to see if it makes a big difference to me.

Any D/F fans out there?

I should clarify my position. When I am in the front cabin, I prefer a port side, but in the main cabin I go for the D/E/F exit row. I am such a strange one, I know :rolleyes:

sdm1130

Jul 29, 2009 11:31 pm

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Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 12145366)

I ask of you, what would the Box do?

The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
OR
W Washington D.C.

I am thinking of going down 8/21 to 8/23

A tough call... It would be nice to check out the "newness" of the W DC but I'd feel like I was getting more value at the St. Regis.

Steve GadFly

Jul 29, 2009 11:31 pm

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12145387)

I'm a bit late, but I'll throw in a belated Happy Birthday anyway! :)

I feel your pain - in college, weather related cancellations forced me to spend my 21st birthday at a DTW airport hotel all by myself. :rolleyes:

Since more is more, I guess I'll post yet again!

Thanks sdm1130. That sounds like a bloody awful way to spend a birthday. Of course I got home and Ms. GadFly was out cold and a piece was missing from the cake she made me. :p

Oh well...there's always tomorrow.

jrzyshawn

Jul 29, 2009 11:32 pm

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Originally Posted by baglady (Post 12145391)

My last two visas have been 1 year. I would love a 2 year, but since I'm not a diplomat (yet ;) ), I don't know that I can. I've had a Chinese visa for 15 years running now.

Well I am going to try hard for the 2 year visa because I will be going back and don't want to spend the extra cash if I don't have to. I will report back.

sdm1130

Jul 29, 2009 11:32 pm

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Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 12145403)

I should clarify my position. When I am in the front cabin, I prefer a port side, but in the main cabin I go for the D/E/F exit row. I am such a strange one, I know :rolleyes:

Being right handed, I always prefer an aisle seat on the port side if I am in the back. With the extra room up front, I prefer a window on the port side.

baglady

Jul 29, 2009 11:33 pm

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Originally Posted by mwg25 (Post 12145390)

You mean a ::shudder:: or one who grew up to bat for the other team? Yup, I've got both (well, if in the latter case you count the multi-year high school crush who was always SO NICE to me but never seemed to get the hint...:p)

I've known for over 20 years that he preferred men to women and I'm fine with that (well, it took me a few months, but I got over it) but he looks awful; that's my issue!

jrzyshawn

Jul 29, 2009 11:34 pm

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12145405)

A tough call... It would be nice to check out the "newness" of the W DC but I'd feel like I was getting more value at the St. Regis.

That is exactly how I feel. I will be using the FWN for this trip. I have already been warned that hopping is not allowed for this trip, as it is not necessary. I don't want to hop on this trip anyway, but I did not like the "warning":rolleyes:

baglady

Jul 29, 2009 11:37 pm

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Originally Posted by Steve GadFly (Post 12145406)

My best friend went into labor on her birthday, during a night out with her hubby. She yelled "get the cake and bring it to the hospital". That's a girl with priorities ;)

Glad you got home and enjoy the few hours left until dawn - it's still your bday! Celebrate! Hey, she made you a cake - celebration enough:)

mwg25

Jul 29, 2009 11:39 pm

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Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 12145366)

I ask of you, what would the Box do?

The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
OR
W Washington D.C.

I am thinking of going down 8/21 to 8/23

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12145405)

A tough call... It would be nice to check out the "newness" of the W DC but I'd feel like I was getting more value at the St. Regis.

Basically, my thoughts exactly...this group seems much more like a St. Regis crowd in general, but checking out a flashy brand-new place definitely has some adventure factor!

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Originally Posted by baglady (Post 12145383)

There is a pool bar, right? That's all I care about ;)

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Originally Posted by baglady (Post 12145383)

Good to know the beach is so close. How is the beach there compared to Grande Ocean? Are there kids running all around (we're escaping our own sooo..........)

According to my memory of 3 years ago, the beach is pretty much comparable. Yes, there are kids - this is HHI after all. :) But I have definitely noticed overall numbers down this year as opposed to last - you shouldn't have a problem finding chairs, etc. which hasn't always been the case!

And happy belated birthday, Steve GadFly. At least it wasn't a dull or otherwise unmemorable day!

'Night, Box.

ClimbGuy

Jul 29, 2009 11:39 pm

all joking aside, talk about a wonderful birthday present

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Originally Posted by baglady (Post 12145427)

baglady

Jul 29, 2009 11:49 pm

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Originally Posted by Steve GadFly (Post 12145365)

Thanks for the songs ladies!

I don't do that song for just anyone!

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Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 12145375)

:eek: :p

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Originally Posted by photog72 (Post 12145378)

Good night 'box. Baby is in bed w/ us. She doesn't want to sleep by herself. Getting kicked again..

We've thrown BL JR in bed with us to keep her from the ants (since I've seen a couple of fire ants, and she can die by fire ants, I feel better making sure she's breathing) and I just tell her to kick daddy. It works. :p

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Originally Posted by mwg25 (Post 12145432)

Ohhhhh. I am so sorry to be the bearer of bad news - Pool Bar Jim's has NOT yet established an outpost here. :( It's seriously one of the main detriments of the place. There is a bar right at the entrance to the beach, though, and it's a very short walk from the pool.

According to my memory of 3 years ago, the beach is pretty much comparable. Yes, there are kids - this is HHI after all. :) But I have definitely noticed overall numbers down this year as opposed to last - you shouldn't have a problem finding chairs, etc. which hasn't always been the case!

Thanks for the insight! I'm okay missing Jim; I had a good run with him the 10 days I was at Grande Ocean last month ;)

I'm jsut glad there's a bar. My BFF (for you Scott6067) thinks she is "allergic" to alcohol so I have to drink for both of us.

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Originally Posted by ClimbGuy (Post 12145433)

all joking aside, talk about a wonderful birthday present

It was. Her daughter was technically born the next day and her best friend brought her a pound of her favorite candy. That's what best friends are for. :)

So I should go to bed now, huh?

sbm12

Jul 30, 2009 5:36 am

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Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 12145002)

I did not realize that women gave up their maiden names anymore.

In all seriousness, most of my female friends acted indignant at the implication that they would do anything beyond hyphenate their last names.

Mine didn't, but every other wedding I've attended in the past 5 years (~20-25) did.

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12145179)

Ehh - let them go. :p

I don't mind losing NE but losing AK would be a horrible thing. It is a ridiculously beautiful chunk of land.

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Originally Posted by Scott6067 (Post 12145184)

BTW, I know we did a roll call on the DCA DO, have we thought of any activities outside of drinking? I want to do air and space either Sat or Sun morning. I will be at a Hilton near DCA on Friday and another in DCA on Sat as I need 7 stays to Diamond with them. I know it isnt the best but as a strictly leasure traveler I have to get what I can. :0

Look at the Hampton Inn Convention Center/Chinatown/Gallery Place. I'm a big fan of that property. It is just a couple blocks from the metro and is generally pretty cheap. It is also clean and has free internet.

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Originally Posted by mwg25 (Post 12145390)

Any D/F fans out there?

ME!

monitor

Jul 30, 2009 6:16 am

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Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 12145403)

I should clarify my position. When I am in the front cabin, I prefer a port side, but in the main cabin I go for the D/E/F exit row. I am such a strange one, I know :rolleyes:

And my position is that it strictly depends on the equipment. No matter how they do reconfigurations, there is almost always some disparity in seat pitch that puts and extra inch somewhere and removes one somewhere else. You just need to know the airplanes.

However, all that goes out the window on long overnight international flights where the main request that I need to fill from the boss is to get her the closest seat to the front lav. :rolleyes: :)

monitor

Jul 30, 2009 6:19 am

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12145169)

Nebraska and Alaska are considering secession. Let's see if that gets Obama's attention.

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12145209)

A pair of state senators there are drafting a bill to explore the reach of the 10th Amendment, essentially saying that Obama is stepping all over states' rights. Alaska is considering something similar, and Texas made some noise to this effect recently too.

Florida is also joining that group since an item now in front of the State Legislature calls for nullification of any health reform laws that would restrict the ability of Florida residents to choose their own preferred method of healthcare.

Who knows what the constitutionality of all this stuff will turn out to be if and when it gets in front of the courts?

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