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Jan 27, 2011, 8:49 am
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Interestingly enough, some of the buildings had already plowed, shoveled and salted the sidewalks in front of them.... buildings are responsible for snow/ice management and liable for injuries if not cleared...
But there were snowbanks on the curbs that were higher than my knees with fresh snow on top of the left-over snow from the last storm. There were a lot of people walking in the street, making driving extra dangerous.
I am very glad that I drive a Subaru Outback at times like this.
Regarding your place and snow.... we can just hope that we get some thawing temperatures before you return, and it is all melted away. However, given that there is another snow forecast for Saturday....... I would not have too high hopes of that.
But there were snowbanks on the curbs that were higher than my knees with fresh snow on top of the left-over snow from the last storm. There were a lot of people walking in the street, making driving extra dangerous.
I am very glad that I drive a Subaru Outback at times like this.
Regarding your place and snow.... we can just hope that we get some thawing temperatures before you return, and it is all melted away.
However, given that there is another snow forecast for Saturday....... I would not have too high hopes of that.I can safely say that the temperature in PAP (they just started boarding local passengers to PTP) is in the 80s. But, the passenger sitting next to me is from Massachusetts (Nantucket) and said that they were preparing for another storm early next week. However, he did make sure to tell me that they are only expected to get rain.
I am reaffirming my position that this A320 is about to be retired as the FAs are unable to close 5 overhead bins due to bad latches and the latch securing the aft lavatory door is refusing to hold the door closed. Also, it appears that the heaters are busted as we are only served cold meals--in J!
When do you head out to the Philippines?
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Jan 27, 2011, 9:11 am
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The StonExpo trade fair is going on in LAS today- I skipped it this year. Please stop by, say hello to all my friends, and drum up some business for me. I'd give you a commission in SkyPesos, but your account is full and doesn't have room for more. (the Delta computers have a size limit on the number field)
Jan 27, 2011, 9:26 am
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The StonExpo trade fair is going on in LAS today- I skipped it this year. Please stop by, say hello to all my friends, and drum up some business for me. I'd give you a commission in SkyPesos, but your account is full and doesn't have room for more. (the Delta computers have a size limit on the number field)
Jan 27, 2011, 9:27 am
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Jan 27, 2011, 9:34 am
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The StonExpo trade fair is going on in LAS today
Must mean the economy is rebounding......
Jan 27, 2011, 9:40 am
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Another snow filled day in lovely Southern New Hampshire.
Finishing up some work; then I'm off to relocating some of the (driveway) snow to my 'snow-farm.'
Jan 27, 2011, 9:40 am
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Jan 27, 2011, 9:44 am
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That does not bode well for their redemption. When there is no longer anyone with enough SkyPesos to redeem them for anything, will they shut down to program?
Jan 27, 2011, 10:06 am
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Jan 27, 2011, 10:31 am
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It's an immediate response to the State of the Union Message- all those conventions were on hold until immediately after the speech, when everyone got excited, the conventions signed their contracts, and tens of thousands of people jumped onto Delta.com and quickly booked their LUT and award tix.
Jan 27, 2011, 10:35 am
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I leave for Manila on Thursday, a week from now. I have been monitoring the forecast and it should be OK.
There is still room at the dive resort for Feb 12-20... Wanna come for a dive?
Jan 27, 2011, 10:47 am
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Jan 27, 2011, 12:08 pm
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Jan 27, 2011, 12:11 pm
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I am surprised that the Dovster did not respond to such a blatant request...
...but, alas — I think he would rather spend some personal time with Cholula in a room in Las Vegas instead:
...but, alas — I think he would rather spend some personal time with Cholula in a room in Las Vegas instead:
Jan 27, 2011, 12:47 pm
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