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So I kind of expected Gaylord Opryland to be an expansive place but this is ridiculous. I thought I could just walk to the convention center everyday and not pay any parking fee but that does not look like that will happen :rolleyes:.

I seem to recall that the valet parking was actually the better deal than self parking.

Plus1

Sep 8, 2009 7:40 pm

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12350854)

Plus1, did you get the gift I left on your Facebook? :D

The sweatshirt? Pretty darn funny!

Plus1

Sep 8, 2009 7:46 pm

In other news, despite the fact that I hit 90K EQMs on June 1st, it was not until last week that EDI-CDG made me a CO1K.

Plus1

Sep 8, 2009 7:52 pm

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Originally Posted by monitor (Post 12350705)

Why do I think that there were a whole lot less stairs at the Dalmahoy than there were where you spent most of Saturday afternoon? :D

I'll assume you're home OK?

We had a great time and it was a lot of fun to see you. All the best to Franny!

ConciergeMike

Sep 8, 2009 7:52 pm

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Originally Posted by Plus1 (Post 12350866)

The sweatshirt? Pretty darn funny!

Thought you'd get a kick out of that. ^

Anglo Large Clawed Otter

Sep 8, 2009 7:54 pm

How did you enjoy EDI itself?

belynch

Sep 8, 2009 7:56 pm

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Originally Posted by kingalien (Post 12350677)

So I kind of expected Gaylord Opryland to be an expansive place but this is ridiculous.

My personal he!!.

The only redeeming thing about that place is one of the restaurants serves a surprisingly good Chilean sea bass.

Aloha box. What a freaking long day.

Off to what I'm sure is a very :rolleyes: hotel gym.

Xyzzy

Sep 8, 2009 8:05 pm

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Originally Posted by CLEHillbilly (Post 12349351)

Why is there a Disney Adobe Flash Ad blocking the search CO forum function on the main CO forum page? At least for me it is in Mozilla.

You see ads on FT? :confused:

Steph3n

Sep 8, 2009 8:10 pm

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Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 12350977)

You see ads on FT? :confused:

never heard of ....... plus :D

Xyzzy

Sep 8, 2009 8:17 pm

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Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 12349442)

I do the same -- pay cc bill w/coins!^
I have to go to UPS in BB to pick up my order.:mad: They attempted to deliver (3X) while I was away -- this was after I was informed, at order time, that it would be delivered after the 9th! I will make that an errand on thurs. while I'm out & about & plan to make a deposit on the way home!

Interestingly, the day got better after that 86K post! My son called to ask to be picked up from school -- many books! :rolleyes: Hadn't seen him for a while, so it was fun! He's now a HS sophomore!:)

I did open one Chase account with coins... more coins tomorrow. I bought some French chocolate truffles for the nice folks at the bank ;) I've got a lot of coins coming!

icurhere2

Sep 8, 2009 8:17 pm

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Originally Posted by kingalien (Post 12350635)

I do have a car but don't have any free time, otherwise I would have PM'd you. I'm at this conference and need to manage our exhibit. The conference schedule is an all day affair everyday. But if anything changes I'll send a PM.

Cool - if your schedule opens up I'll see what I can do.

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 12350936)

My personal he!!.

The only redeeming thing about that place is one of the restaurants serves a surprisingly good Chilean sea bass.

Although I drive past Opryland on the way to/from BNA and often go to Opry Mills, I've never entered (or desired to enter) the Gaylord Opryland Hotel :eek:

ConciergeMike

Sep 8, 2009 8:21 pm

I just browsed about (no joke) 1900 job listings on CareerBuilder and found maybe a dozen that I would have a shot at. :rolleyes:

Plus1

Sep 8, 2009 8:21 pm

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12350929)

How did you enjoy EDI itself?

We loved it. I can't think of any place I've been where old and new blend so well. Food was great, it was easy to get around (and will only be easier in 2011 when the trams are completed) and the people were amazing. Everyone we met was really nice and amazingly helpful. Edinburghers are rightfully proud of their city and eager to show it off to visitors.

We were on the bus and I asked the driver about identifying a stop. He told me what to look for, but when we were approaching, he announced the stop just for us. ^

The weather was pretty good except for Thursday AM and Friday AM. Thursday afternoon was a Chamber of Commerce day with beautiful blue skies. I made good use of the sweaters don't see the light of day in teh Pit.

I'd like to go back during the Fringe if I can figure out how to enjoy it without being immersed in it.

I don't think I'd like to drive in the City Center. We left the car at a park & ride near the Dalmahoy and took the bus whenever we went into town. But I really do think that having the car lead us to some experiences we would not have had without one.

We'd definitely go back in a heartbeat.

Xyzzy

Sep 8, 2009 8:22 pm

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Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 12350277)

with free crabmeat. :p:eek::rolleyes::-::D

Just thinking about that makes me want to take a shower. Eeeewww!!

monitor

Sep 8, 2009 8:24 pm

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Originally Posted by Plus1 (Post 12350922)

I'll assume you're home OK?

We had a great time and it was a lot of fun to see you. All the best to Franny!

It sure was a lot of laughs all the way from St Malo to Paris. I would guess that you are also home in good shape. Your flight was a lot longer than ours but we were relegated to that miserable Air France. I'm not paying again for their service any time soon.

Say hello to baglady for me but I'll be looking for her appearance around here.

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