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icurhere2 Dec 29, 2009 8:10 am


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13073094)
Points all well taken. ^ I just refuse to see past the stereotype (read: pretty much reality) that Parisians somehow manage to be both lazy and hostile to Americans.

Frankly, I've only been to one Parisian restaurant in the last two years where I would describe the service as indifferent. Then again travel has been tough - the French decreased the VAT on food pretty substantially; meals are multiple euro cheaper than last year.

Xyzzy Dec 29, 2009 8:11 am


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13072701)
Question for the Box / DC Hyatt MRs. Is there a way we can get the dates / locations for next week out there? I now think I'll miss everyone but here's what I have:

A. 1-2 Jan - Hyatt Fair Lakes on a ridiculously low rate.
B. 2-3 Jan - Hyatt Dulles or Hyatt Place Chantilly / Airport South, the former at a lower rate by $3 and full breakfast but the latter with 500 more GP points.

On the 3rd, I head to the condo in Gatlinburg but would be happy to meet up with anyone in town.

I think a lot of FTers will be checked into those hotels on those days. Whether they will actually be there is another story ;)

Xyzzy Dec 29, 2009 8:13 am


Originally Posted by belynch (Post 13073060)
aloha box.

Sorry I'm a bit late checking in this a.m. What's with all the ABQ talk in the CO forum? :eek:

I guess I need to leave here and check it out...

icurhere2 Dec 29, 2009 8:13 am


Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 13073112)
I think a lot of FTers will be checked into those hotels on those days. Whether they will actually be there is another story ;)

True. Parking's free, internet's free, full breakfast is free (unless I go the HP route) and I'll get more work done away from family - I'll actually stay.

icurhere2 Dec 29, 2009 8:15 am

Our friend sfogate suggested I could go well over a week without shaving and break out the euro trash look at the Park Hyatt. No SD reader in the laptop but I just took a photo to commemorate that thought. Although I've shaved I staged a photo standing on my balcony, Place Vendome Column in the background, drinking a 1664.*

* I thought about picking up the Amsterdam instead but that appears to only be ingested while on trains.

ConciergeMike Dec 29, 2009 8:19 am

Your link goes to the current page of The Box? :confused:

sdm1130 Dec 29, 2009 8:19 am

Morning Box.

Fares to PRG dropped about $15 (:rolleyes:) but, unfortunately, they include a 9:50 layover in FRA. :td:

icurhere2 Dec 29, 2009 8:23 am


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13073157)
Your link goes to the current page of The Box? :confused:

Goes to a post by sfogate on page 8611 for me. :confused:

ConciergeMike Dec 29, 2009 8:26 am


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13073180)
Goes to a post by sfogate on page 8611 for me. :confused:

Posts per page settings are different. Oh well. Off to the orientation; dressed warm just in case they stick me outside for part of it. :eek:

Anglo Large Clawed Otter Dec 29, 2009 8:27 am


Originally Posted by GTITAN (Post 13072707)
More multi-quoting fun.:p With ALCO somewhere cris-crossing the globs, I will so engage.:D

Rolle Yes' Agents of :rolleyes: are everywhere. :-:

In other news, SA CR2s are actually decent. Funny how 34" of pitch and comfortable seats can change the CRJ experience.

Saw my A342 at teh gate. I can haz drool.

icurhere2 Dec 29, 2009 8:30 am


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 13073219)
In other news, SA CR2s are actually decent. Funny how 34" of pitch and comfortable seats can change the CRJ experience.

Saw my A342 at teh gate. I can haz drool.

34 inches of pitch would improve many mainline experiences.

Mackieman Dec 29, 2009 8:32 am


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13073235)
34 inches of pitch would improve many mainline experiences.

Seems to work for B6.

colpuck Dec 29, 2009 8:45 am

Good morning box. No Ballmer appearance this morning.

icurhere2 Dec 29, 2009 8:46 am


Originally Posted by colpuck (Post 13073321)
Good morning box. No Ballmer appearance this morning.

Someone tip him off?

Olton Hall Dec 29, 2009 8:47 am


Originally Posted by colpuck (Post 13073321)
Good morning box. No Ballmer appearance this morning.

Maybe he's working on the replacement for Word they need to get out on the street in the next few days?


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