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fozz Jan 4, 2010 10:34 am


Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 13108228)
Yea -- I had to decide that when purchasing my EWR-SEA ticket. In the end I decided it was worth it to try to get to IAH earlier.

I'm toying with the idea of SDC to ease the pain on my body. :)

fozz Jan 4, 2010 10:34 am


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13108523)
I drove 12 hours yesterday - stopped in BNA (an hour from home) to use one of the Costco Hyatt certificates at the Hyatt Place BNA. In addition to the discounted cert, there's the matter of the double-stay credit, half-FFN, G2 bonus, diamond bonus, etc.

I meant to tell you, after your heavy lobbying of Hyatt, I've decided to give them another shot.

Last night should have completed my first FFN which i'm hoping to use in Tokyo this coming weekend.

icurhere2 Jan 4, 2010 10:38 am


Originally Posted by fozz (Post 13108982)
I meant to tell you, after your heavy lobbying of Hyatt, I've decided to give them another shot.

Last night should have completed my first FFN which i'm hoping to use in Tokyo this coming weekend.

There are a few recent Box experiences with PH Tokyo and HR Tokyo - I've heard from one the location of the latter is more convenient.

Xyzzy Jan 4, 2010 10:42 am


Originally Posted by fozz (Post 13108977)
I'm toying with the idea of SDC to ease the pain on my body. :)

The morning EWR-SEA flight I'm on Thursday is currently F9 Y0 :confused: ... if you make it as far as IAH that night, I've got a place for you to stay!

gbryan84 Jan 4, 2010 10:54 am

Is it dumb of me to book a room using points at the W Hoboken just to try out the bed before we buy one. The rate is $189++ or 4,800 SPG and $90 or 12,000 SPG. Normally I would consider this a waste of 12,000 points and would go with the cash+points but I dont have any money to spend on a random hotel night and I want to make sure we like the bed before we buy it.

belynch Jan 4, 2010 11:00 am


Originally Posted by gbryan84 (Post 13109124)
Is it dumb of me to book a room using points at the W Hoboken just to try out the bed before we buy one.

IMO, yes. I've found the Hotel at Home products to be different (generally higher quality) then what you find at the properties. This might be due to the "wear" hotel beds and bedding get, or it could be different products (consumer vs. commercial).

Not sure why you're splurging on the W hotel kit anyway. I'm sure you can get the same quality pillow-top mattress at a retail store cheaper than you can via the W store. Pillows are a different story.

gbryan84 Jan 4, 2010 11:06 am


Originally Posted by belynch (Post 13109166)
IMO, yes. I've found the Hotel at Home products to be different (generally higher quality) then what you find at the properties. This might be due to the "wear" hotel beds and bedding get, or it could be different products (consumer vs. commercial).

Not sure why you're splurging on the W hotel kit anyway. I'm sure you can get the same quality pillow-top mattress at a retail store cheaper than you can via the W store. Pillows are a different story.

You make a good point but I dont think I can get a King pillow-top set delivered for $1275 a/i? Ill go to Sleepy's tonight and check it out before I book a room.

ETA: I can get it for $1275 because of the 30% off and free shipping code they have until the 10th and I have confirmed I can have delivery held until we move.

unkfrank Jan 4, 2010 11:11 am


Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 13107731)
Life never ceases to bring drama to my life -- found out that while I was in PVR -- my house in COS had the pipes burst (pilot light went out, so no heat) & so water flooded the basement & part of the first floor! So, on top of everything else, have more on 'my plate'!:eek:

On the plus side, I did get my 'scuba diver' certification & am very pleased to have accomplished that! (I didn't complete to 'open diver' -- as the conditions on the first day of ocean dives were horrendous & I just wasn't up to dealing with it!):rolleyes:

Hope everyone else is healthy & happy in this new year!^

Hmmm got scuba certification and came home to a flood. I guess it's a good thing you weren't going after a "fire safety" certification...

Hope everything works out goodly in the long run!

unkfrank Jan 4, 2010 11:11 am


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 13107837)
Greetings, Box.

Back at teh ol' :rolleyes:.

The :rolleyes: have missed you :D

Xyzzy Jan 4, 2010 11:12 am

Why add more than 10% to the cost by staying in the hotel? :confused: Does it come with a, "We don't like it!" guarantee?

belynch Jan 4, 2010 11:13 am


Originally Posted by gbryan84 (Post 13109200)
King pillow-top set delivered for $1275 a/i?

That is a good deal. :-:

The Canuck's rentals just bought a high-quality king pillow-top for about $1,300 (USD) up in Canada-ville.

Xyzzy Jan 4, 2010 11:15 am

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cheepneezy Jan 4, 2010 11:16 am

Ahem.;)


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