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ConciergeMike Jan 7, 2010 1:21 pm

This is a line being thrown to the select few in The Box who would read such material, but I'll give it a shot anyway: does anyone have a recommendation on a book that covers (preferably with substance) the happenings of Air America in the late 60's and early 70's? I've been reading lots of espionage and CIA and that's one functional area that I do not possess any good leads w/r/t getting my learn on.

adelauro Jan 7, 2010 1:22 pm

Just got back from a nice (client-paid) lunch. The restaurant had a nice deck overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway, but they weren't seating out there because of the "weather". :rolleyes:

ConciergeMike Jan 7, 2010 1:24 pm


Originally Posted by adelauro (Post 13134250)
Just got back from a nice (client-paid) lunch. The restaurant had a nice deck overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway, but they weren't seating out there because of the "weather". :rolleyes:

Next time you're in that neighborhood and on your own somewhat, check out The Cove in Deerfield Beach. Great rum punch at a place overlooking the Intercoastal, and there's a phenomenal Italian place for dinner a little bit south of there on Federal: Marcello's. :-:

icurhere2 Jan 7, 2010 1:25 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13134204)
Have either of these apologies included vouchers, points, refunds, or some form of make-good?

Of course not.

uncertaintraveler Jan 7, 2010 1:25 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13134244)
This is a line being thrown to the select few in The Box who would read such material, but I'll give it a shot anyway: does anyone have a recommendation on a book that covers (preferably with substance) the happenings of Air America in the late 60's and early 70's? I've been reading lots of espionage and CIA and that's one functional area that I do not possess any good leads w/r/t getting my learn on.

Wikipedia seems to indicate that Christopher Robbins is the primary author on the subject. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_America

Mackieman Jan 7, 2010 1:27 pm


Originally Posted by adelauro (Post 13134250)
Just got back from a nice (client-paid) lunch. The restaurant had a nice deck overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway, but they weren't seating out there because of the "weather". :rolleyes:


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13134258)
Next time you're in that neighborhood and on your own somewhat, check out The Cove in Deerfield Beach. Great rum punch at a place overlooking the Intercoastal, and there's a phenomenal Italian place for dinner a little bit south of there on Federal: Marcello's. :-:

It's actually the Intracostal Waterway; I am anal about it only because it is one of the few places in the world where I have almost died. :-:

uncertaintraveler Jan 7, 2010 1:28 pm


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13134276)
It's actually the Intracostal Waterway; I am anal about it only because it is one of the few places in the world where I have almost died. :-:

So how particular are you going to be about properly spelling the place where you actually do die?

sdm1130 Jan 7, 2010 1:28 pm


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13134276)
It's actually the Intracostal Waterway; I am anal about it only because it is one of the few places in the world where I have almost died. :-:

:-:

Many people in SoFL are quite picky about this as well.

Steph3n Jan 7, 2010 1:30 pm


Originally Posted by adelauro (Post 13134250)
Just got back from a nice (client-paid) lunch. The restaurant had a nice deck overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway, but they weren't seating out there because of the "weather". :rolleyes:

If you enjoy Italian, I highly recommend Grazie

http://www.opentable.com/rest_profile.aspx?rid=6247

some decent eye candy there too :D

Mackieman Jan 7, 2010 1:30 pm


Originally Posted by uncertaintraveler (Post 13134286)
So how particular are you going to be about properly spelling the place where you actually do die?

You'd be surprised.

adelauro Jan 7, 2010 1:32 pm


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13134276)
It's actually the Intracostal Waterway; I am anal about it only because it is one of the few places in the world where I have almost died. :-:


Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 13134290)
:-:

Many people in SoFL are quite picky about this as well.

You are right of course, I'm typing faster than I'm thinking.

adelauro Jan 7, 2010 1:33 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13134244)
This is a line being thrown to the select few in The Box who would read such material, but I'll give it a shot anyway: does anyone have a recommendation on a book that covers (preferably with substance) the happenings of Air America in the late 60's and early 70's? I've been reading lots of espionage and CIA and that's one functional area that I do not possess any good leads w/r/t getting my learn on.

Have you read James Parker Jr.'s Covert Ops: The CIA's Secret War In Laos ?

sdm1130 Jan 7, 2010 1:35 pm


Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13134300)
If you enjoy Italian, I highly recommend Grazie

http://www.opentable.com/rest_profile.aspx?rid=6247

some decent eye candy there too :D

Biggest downside is dealing with the :rolleyes: that is South Beach. I can't stand that place...

My wife and I ate at Grazie with Hartmann and his wife a few months ago. IMO, the food was decent but nothing to write home about. The service was rather mediocre as well. They did have a decent wine list though.

I'm not sure I'd recommend eating anywhere in South Beach, but that's just me.

Brituchenite Jan 7, 2010 1:35 pm


Originally Posted by uncertaintraveler (Post 13134183)
:-:3,000 posts:-:

(Only 1 or 2 of which were of any real value...) :D

^ Congrats!

adelauro Jan 7, 2010 1:37 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13134258)
Next time you're in that neighborhood and on your own somewhat, check out The Cove in Deerfield Beach. Great rum punch at a place overlooking the Intercoastal, and there's a phenomenal Italian place for dinner a little bit south of there on Federal: Marcello's. :-:

I've actually been to Marcello, I enjoyed it as well. The Cove is a new one to me, perhaps I'll check it out tonight.


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