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Old Jan 25, 2011, 11:03 am
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Originally Posted by N639DL
Looks like everything is going according to plan for tomorrow's departure to PHX. Gotta pack later...
How can that be, you're NOT flying on Delta. Think of those 'juicy' EQMs you are forfeiting... and the chance of becoming an FO.

Perhaps, you'll get an offer for a (kiosk) upgrade on your USAir flight.
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Old Jan 25, 2011, 11:10 am
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Originally Posted by Dovster
Come on, I really need an answer to this. This woman will be waiting for me and I don't want to stand her up:
She's a blond, so she'll probably be waiting at the wrong Peachtree. You'll need to take a cab and have the driver take you to all the Peachtree streets in ATL, which, considering typical ATL traffic, will take about 27 hours.

If there is more than 1/32nd inch of snow, you can double that time requirement.
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Old Jan 25, 2011, 11:44 am
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Originally Posted by Dovster
I need some help from the Atlanta folks:

1. What time would I have to leave the airport area to get to Peachtree Rd, NE (near the Lenox Mall) at 10 am on a Friday if I go by taxi?

2. How much would a taxi cost?

3. If I want to take MARTA, how would I do it?
Because Friday at 10:00 in the morning could be the tail end of rush hour in Atlanta, I believe you would be better off taking Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority trains, or MARTA, in terms of both cost and time.

Simply catch a train on either the Red Line or the Gold Line, both of which conveniently originate within the airport and will take you to your destination in 33 minutes plus time to walk.

If you take the 09:23 train on the Red Line, whose trains leave the Airport station at :08, :23, :38 and :53 after the top of each hour, your destination will be the Buckhead station and you will be scheduled to arrive there at 09:56 in the morning.

If you take the 09:15 train on the Gold Line, whose trains are on 15-minute intervals, your destination will be the Lenox station and you will be scheduled to arrive there at 09:48 in the morning.

Both MARTA rail stations are within a 15-minute walk from Lenox Mall.

The fare is $2.00 for a one-way trip. A one-day pass costs $8.00.
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Old Jan 25, 2011, 11:51 am
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Originally Posted by Canarsie
I believe you would be better off taking Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority trains, or MARTA
Which is preferable?


Originally Posted by Canarsie
Both MARTA rail stations are within a 15-minute walk from Lenox Mall.
I am not going to the Lenox Mall. I am going to 3255 PEACHTREE RD. NE. Which would be the closer station?
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Old Jan 25, 2011, 11:56 am
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Originally Posted by Dovster
I am going to 3255 PEACHTREE RD. NE. Which would be the closer station?
Definitely take the Red Line to the Buckhead station, which is two-fifths of a mile from that address.

The walk should take fewer than 10 minutes, and all you need to do upon exiting the station at Peachtree Road is turn left and walk southwest until you reach that address.

By the way, your final destination is one block east of where I encountered my most recent automobile accident.
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Old Jan 25, 2011, 12:02 pm
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Originally Posted by Canarsie
Definitely take the Red Line to the Buckhead station, which is two-fifths of a mile from that address.

The walk should take fewer than 10 minutes, and all you need to do upon exiting the station at Peachtree Road is turn left and walk southwest until you reach that address.
Wow! First you want me to take the Red Line and then to turn left.

That is one heck of a lot for an OmniCon to accept but for a blonde like this one...

(Thanks for the advice!)
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Old Jan 25, 2011, 12:07 pm
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Originally Posted by Dovster
Come on, I really need an answer to this. This woman will be waiting for me and I don't want to stand her up:

You definitely googled that.

Originally Posted by baccarat_king
How can that be, you're NOT flying on Delta. Think of those 'juicy' EQMs you are forfeiting... and the chance of becoming an FO.

Perhaps, you'll get an offer for a (kiosk) upgrade on your USAir flight.
I wanted to fly DL -- but my mom is not a fan of redeyes so that didn't happen...the plan is to take the scamways to PHX. Looks like there will be no snow until around 9pm in BOS. Good thing for the 4:25 to PHX.

Originally Posted by Gargoyle
She's a blond, so she'll probably be waiting at the wrong Peachtree. You'll need to take a cab and have the driver take you to all the Peachtree streets in ATL, which, considering typical ATL traffic, will take about 27 hours.

If there is more than 1/32nd inch of snow, you can double that time requirement.
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Old Jan 25, 2011, 12:10 pm
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Originally Posted by baccarat_king
Enjoy! A snowy (again), but 'much warmer' 6°F Southern New Hampshire.

You should post some pics, to make us jealous.
As soon as I can upload them.

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Old Jan 25, 2011, 12:13 pm
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Originally Posted by N639DL
You definitely googled that.
What would I have entered into the Google search parameters?

"Incredibly gorgeous blonde who will be waiting for Dovster"?
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Old Jan 25, 2011, 12:35 pm
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Originally Posted by N639DL
You definitely googled that.
Is that what they call it these days?

I mean, I know the Dovster would love to “google” her, but still...
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Old Jan 25, 2011, 12:35 pm
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Originally Posted by baccarat_king
Enjoy! A snowy (again), but 'much warmer' 6°F Southern New Hampshire.

You should post some pics, to make us jealous.
Here is one photo from our balcony -



and another of one of the resort's beaches -



and one more of the resort's beaches -


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Old Jan 25, 2011, 12:46 pm
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Originally Posted by Canarsie
Is that what they call it these days?

I mean, I know the Dovster would love to “google” her, but still...
Take the "g" off "google" and you'll be right on the mark.

... probably a lot closer than Dovster will be getting.
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Old Jan 25, 2011, 12:46 pm
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Originally Posted by Dovster
What would I have entered into the Google search parameters?

"Incredibly gorgeous blonde who will be waiting for Dovster"?
No, actually it is "Incredibly gorgeous blonde that Dovster has no chance with"

Take a seat, we are in a Lounge™. @:-)

Originally Posted by Canarsie
Is that what they call it these days?

I mean, I know the Dovster would love to “google” her, but still...
Yes, that is the term commonly used when a person searches for something on Google.

I'm sure Dovster would like to search that girl........
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Old Jan 25, 2011, 12:49 pm
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Originally Posted by Dovster
I am going to 3255 PEACHTREE RD. NE.
Now that you've posted her photo and the address where she'll be waiting on the internets tubes, what do you think are the chances that someone else will get to her first?

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Old Jan 25, 2011, 1:04 pm
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Originally Posted by Gargoyle
Now that you've posted her photo and the address where she'll be waiting on the internets tubes, what do you think are the chances that someone else will get to her first?

Ah, but I didn't say WHEN she will be there!
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