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MBM3 Nov 10, 2009 7:59 pm


Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 12803298)
I was going to say, there has to be some quality LCCs that serve PRG or BTS.

BUD is also a cheap hop to PRG.

Perhaps Wizz Air? Germanwings?

cheepneezy Nov 10, 2009 8:00 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12803304)
My fiancee, while BBMing, just used an airport code in casual conversation. She's coming along slowly. :D

Did she say, "Yeah, AUS in February sounds great!"?

ConciergeMike Nov 10, 2009 8:02 pm


Originally Posted by xFF (Post 12803306)
Economist and a bond trader are walking down the street, when the trader sees a $20 bill lying on the sidewalk. At the same instant, a homeless guy sees it too; they both lunge for it, the trader knees the homeless guy, picks up the twenty, and rejoins the economist.

The latter says "I can't believe that you did that."

"Why?" says the trader, "the stronger always wins."

"I don't mean your competitive behavior; I approve of that," says the economist, "I mean bothering at all; it can't be real, or someone would have already picked it up."

I was walking down a sidewalk next to Tropicana one night on my way to the Palm from my desk. Just happened to look down at the concrete to see a $25 casino chip. Who knows how many people blew right by it, despite it being a green object against a gray background in daylight.

xFF Nov 10, 2009 8:02 pm


Originally Posted by cheepneezy (Post 12803325)
At one point they ruled the roost in ALB. I had fun one summer taking US Express down to ISP every other weekend. Cheaper, and much quicker than driving.

Group rental in the Hamptons?

colpuck Nov 10, 2009 8:03 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12803304)
My fiancee, while BBMing, just used an airport code in casual conversation. She's coming along slowly. :D

And it is hiiiiiiiiiigh

And it is farrrrrrrr

ConciergeMike Nov 10, 2009 8:05 pm


Originally Posted by cheepneezy (Post 12803338)
Did she say, "Yeah, AUS in February sounds great!"?

Is Not Possible. She clearly conveyed Is Not Possible.

ssullivan Nov 10, 2009 8:06 pm


Originally Posted by cheepneezy (Post 12803214)
My Box new bit of knowledge for the day: US goes to TLV. I had no idea.

Yep. Their recent service cutback announcement actually included an increase in flying to TLV.

cheepneezy Nov 10, 2009 8:06 pm


Originally Posted by xFF (Post 12803348)
Group rental in the Hamptons?

I wish. Family in Syosset. :D

ssullivan Nov 10, 2009 8:09 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12803280)
They bought three A332's solely for the route. They have 22 more on order. I would assume that those are intended to show those old 767's the door. I really want to get PHL-CLT or the reverse on a 762 before that chance disappears.

When I made my one and only trip on Piedmont, in 1987, they were running ads about their launch of CLT-LGW service with some of those 762s, which were brand spanking new at the time. It was that airline's first European route, at a time when the only real players in the US-Europe scene were either based in Europe or were PA and TW.

xFF Nov 10, 2009 8:09 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12803347)
I was walking down a sidewalk next to Tropicana one night on my way to the Palm from my desk. Just happened to look down at the concrete to see a $25 casino chip. Who knows how many people blew right by it, despite it being a green object against a gray background in daylight.

Most valuable currency I've ever picked up was a 1000 Italian lira note, in the slush outside EWR pickup 10 years ago. The conversion rate to the EUR was at about 1500 shortly thereafter.

Mackieman Nov 10, 2009 8:15 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12803367)
Is Not Possible. She clearly conveyed Is Not Possible.

Aww, that's a shame. :( I was hoping to have someone else to make fun of colpuck with.

Olton Hall Nov 10, 2009 8:18 pm


Originally Posted by rolov (Post 12802748)
Nope, it was a regular middle. I booked the charter very late due to some work related issues. I was next to :rollpuck: and your amigo, so it was not too bad. During the DO I was asked when the last time I sat in coach was, and my answer was "TODAY IN A MIDDLE SEAT"

Your de-icing photo made it look like you were at the window exit.


Originally Posted by gbryan84 (Post 12802795)
In the past 3 years of my flying obsession I have yet to sit in a middle seat. Its been a close call twice after taking a bump and missing my flight but both turned out to be false alarms when the GA came down the isle with an upgrade to F.

I've had the middle twice. The first time was my first CO flight ever. PHX-EWR. I was impressesd enough with the nice new and clean 733 it wasn't a deterant for future CO flights (ok it was 14B so the seat in front of me didn't recline) Second time was about 4 years ago on bumpy and really hot BOS-EWR 735flight. Almost ralphed. That's when I learned I had airsickness issues sitting infront of the wing on the 735's.

ConciergeMike Nov 10, 2009 8:20 pm


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12803417)
Aww, that's a shame. :( I was hoping to have someone else to make fun of colpuck with.

She did make it clear, but she made it clear for herself only. If my situation permits, I would like to go.

ConciergeMike Nov 10, 2009 8:23 pm


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 12803429)
I've had the middle twice.

I had a middle seat coming home from Basic Training in 2001. SAT-STL on TW. On that flight, I had such a cramp attack from sitting there that it took me about 20 minutes to pee. My entire midsection felt like it had a charlie horse.

xFF Nov 10, 2009 8:23 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12803445)
She did make it clear, but she made it clear for herself only.

When that level of trust and forbearance solidifies and persists, the knot is tied. The wedding is only the formality. :)


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