Originally Posted by photog72 (Post 13099495)

I think we need to organize a MR to IAH for you.

Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13099535)

There was talk of a superbowl get together at BL's wasn't there?

i need to lookup when the superbowl is...

feb 7....I can do that I think.

Originally Posted by colpuck (Post 13099662)

Apparently, an Iranian airline (Mahan Air) got themselves a old EX UA 744, by way of blue sky.

Originally Posted by colpuck (Post 13099717)

Continuing random aviation stories. http://www.airliners.net/photo/Mahan...dfe914f075e104

Blue Sky aka Blue Airways, got three ex-UA 744s rehabbed them in AMS, registered them in Great Brittan. They they leased/sold (unclear which) to Mahan Air and the three aircraft have been re-registered in Iran. http://www.airliners.net/aviation-fo....main/3103393/

U.S. office of Export Enforcement has banned Blue Sky from taking delivery of anymore 744s (they were supposed to buy three more.)http://efoia.bis.doc.gov/exportcontr...ions/e2058.pdf

I wonder if UA knew that their aircraft would be sold/leased to an Iranian airline.

Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13097917)

Good afternoon, Box. Just checked into the JW Marriott Houston. I requested and received a suite upgrade to a 1200sqft corner suite overlooking the Galleria, Westheimer, and Sage Rd. I know Marriott has its issues but my upgrade record as of late has been absolutely stellar. There are actual books on the bookshelf, though they are either French or Dutch. I guess that's a great way to keep people from stealing them. :-:

There was an SQ crew waiting for their shuttle to IAH when we checked in. I counted 12 pilots or so, and about 30 other crew. It's a long trip to Moscow.

Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13099730)

:rolleyes: stupid sanctions.

Originally Posted by photog72 (Post 13099457)

Spent a week in BOS. Had my fair share of Legal Seafood. Now, I cannot enough NE Clam Chowder. I'm sure I cannot get any decent clam chowder here in Houston. :mad: Any recommendations for chowder down here?

Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13099081)

77 is entirely too warm :cool:

Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 13099899)

I have a general complaint about Great Britain. They lack any hot chicks. That is all.

Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 13099899)

I have a general complaint about shows on BBC America. They lack any hot chicks. That is all.