IAH PC bartender
Mar 13, 2009 | 9:03 pm
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IAH PC bartender
For regulars at IAH PC - I learned tonight that Tripp was in a motorcycle accident a couple of days ago (he is alright). Some drunk driver ran into him (he was caught) and Tripp was lucky - a broken ankle and some bruises. He will be out for about 3 weeks. The bartenders are starting a private collection to support Tripp. Just wanted to pass this info to regulars who enjoy Tripps stories and drinks.
Mar 13, 2009 | 10:43 pm
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I hope he sues the pants off the person who ran into him.
Mar 13, 2009 | 10:45 pm
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Oh no 
Sorry to hear about this. Which bartender is Tripp or which Club did he work at?
Sorry to hear about this. Which bartender is Tripp or which Club did he work at?
Mar 13, 2009 | 10:59 pm
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Maybe something via paypal, but someone would need to administer the account and distribute the funds. I don't think anyone from CO can get involved to administer the account because the staff are contractors, right?
Mar 13, 2009 | 11:17 pm
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Glad that he is alive and did not suffer any severe injuries. We were actually talking about him tonight.
Mar 14, 2009 | 7:53 am
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Glad he is alright. I hope he has a speedy recovery. He is one example where I actually LIKE a bartender in an airline club... Adds to the whole thing.
Mar 14, 2009 | 12:37 pm
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Oh no!! I'm glad to hear he's in okay shape and wish him a quick recovery!
Mar 16, 2009 | 1:55 pm
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Mar 16, 2009 | 5:19 pm
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The latest is that he is doing well and should be back in a week and half or so.
Mar 16, 2009 | 5:21 pm
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Mar 16, 2009 | 7:49 pm
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Just talked to someone from CO. Tripp in addition to the accident had major damage to his house due to Ike. The company he works for doubled the donations from the bartenders taken one day. Also the club leads are collecting money for the fund from Team Members. If we do something perhaps we could talk to a PC Lead and fiqure out what to do.
Mar 17, 2009 | 8:24 am
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Connecting through IAH tomorrow.
Will make a point to visit the E PClub and donate a few greenbacks.
Will make a point to visit the E PClub and donate a few greenbacks.
Mar 17, 2009 | 8:29 am
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Very sorry to hear of this. Tripp is a great guy. I wish him a speedy and full recovery.