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icurhere2 Feb 3, 2010 3:55 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13319604)
Hampton Inns are now generally 35K per night. If you have an HH balance that you want to pad, go for it. Paying for four nights to get one free isn't a bad deal, but I'm becoming less and less a Hilton person if I can help it.

I'm scheduled on a 7,500 point award night tomorrow after the Predators game if (big if) my car is done. Apparently Ford still can't figure out what type of bearing goes on one of their 1998 vehicles, despite using the same transmission from 1982 to present :rolleyes:

mwg25 Feb 3, 2010 3:56 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13319385)
It's cute for about 10 minutes, then it's all :rolleyes: and :mad: from there.

The first snowfall of the year is fun for the novelty factor, and it's lovely on Christmas. Maybe even through the 12 days of Christmas. But come Epiphany, begone. :rolleyes:


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 13319466)
I was just talking to the GF on the phone. I was expecting her to be mad about the idea of me going on a MR. She's only jealous as she wants to do crazy trips like JFK-MEX.

^ you got yourself a good one!

beckoa Feb 3, 2010 3:56 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13319604)
Hampton Inns are now generally 35K per night. If you have an HH balance that you want to pad, go for it. Paying for four nights to get one free isn't a bad deal, but I'm becoming less and less a Hilton person if I can help it.

No HHonors balance... so questionable. Hav an upcoming trip to the East Coast this summer, (outside of bonus) and could pad my stays by a couple earlier, just not sure if HHonors is worth that much, even as a Gold VIP...

beckoa Feb 3, 2010 3:58 pm


Originally Posted by mwg25 (Post 13319637)
The first snowfall of the year is fun for the novelty factor, and it's lovely on Christmas. Maybe even through the 12 days of Christmas. But come Epiphany, begone. :rolleyes:

Snow Exorcism? :p

Olton Hall Feb 3, 2010 4:03 pm


Originally Posted by beckoa (Post 13319654)
Snow Exorcism? :p

So that's what they did in Vancouver to get rid of the snow this year.

sfogate Feb 3, 2010 4:06 pm


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 13319140)
Yes, Awesome. You probably would enjoy it, however. The hardest part will be getting from the airport into the city if the Metro isn't running.

Bribe an airline employee to take you into the City. :D

Xyzzy Feb 3, 2010 4:08 pm


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 13319122)
I arrive MSP at 10:00 pm and have to be back at the airport between 9:30-10:00. Is it worth it to go all the way downtown for one of those properties?

No.

See you in HKG?

Xyzzy Feb 3, 2010 4:11 pm


Originally Posted by Brituchenite (Post 13319392)
Did I tell anyone that I really, really, really, really, really, really, really don't want it to snow?

I didn't hear that. I'm anxiously awaiting as much as I can get! :D :D :D

ConciergeMike Feb 3, 2010 4:12 pm


Originally Posted by beckoa (Post 13319641)
No HHonors balance... so questionable. Hav an upcoming trip to the East Coast this summer, (outside of bonus) and could pad my stays by a couple earlier, just not sure if HHonors is worth that much, even as a Gold VIP...

Hilton does not in large part have the upgradable rooms that :-:wood does. If you lust after bigger rooms than you paid for, :-:wood is the way to go, IMHO.

Late for class...f-ing statement proofing. :mad:

Xyzzy Feb 3, 2010 4:13 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13319551)
Yet when you came to the States, you picked New Jersey. :p

We've had less snow this winter than most of the UK!

Scott6067 Feb 3, 2010 4:17 pm


Originally Posted by COFlyerCLE (Post 13319331)
OK... so which one of you conjured up a snowstorm for the weekend? I soooo don't want to get stuck here in FTW tomorrow. Let's hope the disaster doesn't strike until Friday :)

If you get stuck in TX, I have a geat project and drive for you. You could sleep in the storage unit too!! All you have to do is find my passport!!

belynch Feb 3, 2010 4:18 pm

For all ya'll getting this HHonors 50k bonus, I'd be open to trading you SPG points for HHonors. Need 'em for the Conrad MLE. :cool:

Greetings from the home of the burro.

HeathrowGuy Feb 3, 2010 4:19 pm

I'm feeling better and better about having booked the Copa run for this weekend. No way in hell I want to be around for whatever's coming to the northeast on Saturday - I'll the weather in MEX (50s/60s) or PTY (upper 80s), thank you very much.

Scott6067 Feb 3, 2010 4:20 pm


Originally Posted by Brituchenite (Post 13319422)
I'm thinking I might throw some pasta in the pan, get out a jar of Vodka sauce, saute some chicken and be done with it.

LittleMissBrit loves Vodka sauce .....:rolleyes:.... but is not keen on chicken. I have to "hide" it in an attempt to get her to eat some. She always finds it and never eats it ...sigh!

I think she is going to be a vegetarian. She simply doesn't like meat.

Why not put the chicken in a blender and blend with the sauce and disquise the chicken!

Scott6067 Feb 3, 2010 4:22 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13319480)
Can't provide guidance - I have an event in a few minutes, dinner with Matthew Shepard's mom.

Hmmm... that would have been interesting to be at!

BTW, are you free any tomorrow?


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