Live From the PIP
Nov 5, 1999, 6:32 pm
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Live From the PIP
Well, this is live and with over 60 people from around the world, we've all found home with our miles and points. A beautiful day here in Honolulu and the hospitality extended by the staff of the Sheraton Moana Surfrider (Starwood Preferred Guest) has been extraordinary... More news to come.
Nov 5, 1999, 6:54 pm
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I'm glad to hear that the PIP express made it safely into Hawaii, and the the party on the upper deck didn't rock it off course. I felt a little lonely walking down the concourse after everyone had boarded the plane, then I spotted MRLIMO rushing to get on board.
I met with Matt Wald this afternoon at the El Conquistador Resort here In Tucson, we had some iced tea by the pool, an excellent location for a S.T.I.F.F.S. meeting!
Best regards to all, I'm looking forward to hearing all about the continuing PiP and seeing the Photos.
I met with Matt Wald this afternoon at the El Conquistador Resort here In Tucson, we had some iced tea by the pool, an excellent location for a S.T.I.F.F.S. meeting!
Best regards to all, I'm looking forward to hearing all about the continuing PiP and seeing the Photos.
Nov 5, 1999, 11:13 pm
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Gee it feels good to be a STIFF!
BTW, old gold, Lil' Abner's was a little, shall we say, rustic for my sophisticated crowd. The meat, however, was excellent.
Only 18 hours 'til the PiP Express Part II, this time played out with complete strangers. I hope my upstairs compatriots will be up to it. And that Joyce is there...
BTW, old gold, Lil' Abner's was a little, shall we say, rustic for my sophisticated crowd. The meat, however, was excellent.
Only 18 hours 'til the PiP Express Part II, this time played out with complete strangers. I hope my upstairs compatriots will be up to it. And that Joyce is there...
Nov 6, 1999, 6:56 am
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Glad to hear everyone's having such a great time! Keep it up!
BTW- Lil Abners is great to go to- at least once! Great huge Porterhouse steaks (2 lb?) on the grill, but "divey" may be more accurate than rustic! I'm guessing you ate outside. Next time I'll have to check to see if your name is prominently carved somewhere on the walls.
BTW- Lil Abners is great to go to- at least once! Great huge Porterhouse steaks (2 lb?) on the grill, but "divey" may be more accurate than rustic! I'm guessing you ate outside. Next time I'll have to check to see if your name is prominently carved somewhere on the walls.
Nov 6, 1999, 7:57 am
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Doc, how could you forget to mention that amazing view across the ravine...from any seat outside?
Still, the best part was the meat...
Still, the best part was the meat...
Nov 6, 1999, 10:43 am
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Raeban and I would just like to add that this is the absolute BEST group of folks anywhere! We're having such a great time and can only hope that the rest of you enjoy it vicariously. And if anyone sees auh20 this morning, please tell him the Ilikai security folks have been mollified and he is no longer personna non grata there... 
Nov 6, 1999, 10:44 am
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Posting from my (somehow magically upgraded) room at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, overlooking the beautiful Pacific, here on another beautiful morning in Honolulu.
I continue to be amazed at all the hard work and planning our PIP Committe have done to make this a truly phenomenal experience. Next PIP I would advise all of you to do whatever it takes to get there. Life is too short to let little things like mortgages and jobs stand in the way of having this much fun.
Everything has been perfect--PURRFECT! The Catman is the world's best social director, stamping our passports and making sure we all have fun. Tropical keeps track of all of us and makes sure we eat and find our right room at the end of the day--well at least some room. auh20 has this palatial estate somewhere at the very top of the hotel so lost souls can crash there in huge numbers if necessary. PremEx--well what can I say--despite all the time it takes to tend the sheep, he still makes the immense effort to work away, long into the night, assuring that you less fortunate souls
can see, first hand, how much fun we are having and can be properly sinfully, lustfully JEALOUS. Rudi sits around grinning like a proud Poppa, watching the master plan unfold.
They should all be proud as punch. This really is an astounding accomplishment.
Oh, and Randy has been buying the booze! Yeah Randy!!!
Wish you were ALL here!
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I continue to be amazed at all the hard work and planning our PIP Committe have done to make this a truly phenomenal experience. Next PIP I would advise all of you to do whatever it takes to get there. Life is too short to let little things like mortgages and jobs stand in the way of having this much fun.
Everything has been perfect--PURRFECT! The Catman is the world's best social director, stamping our passports and making sure we all have fun. Tropical keeps track of all of us and makes sure we eat and find our right room at the end of the day--well at least some room. auh20 has this palatial estate somewhere at the very top of the hotel so lost souls can crash there in huge numbers if necessary. PremEx--well what can I say--despite all the time it takes to tend the sheep, he still makes the immense effort to work away, long into the night, assuring that you less fortunate souls
can see, first hand, how much fun we are having and can be properly sinfully, lustfully JEALOUS. Rudi sits around grinning like a proud Poppa, watching the master plan unfold. They should all be proud as punch. This really is an astounding accomplishment.
Oh, and Randy has been buying the booze! Yeah Randy!!!
Wish you were ALL here!
[This message has been edited by Punki (edited 11-06-1999).]
Nov 6, 1999, 10:49 am
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It is now Post Chocolate and finally my posts show up. I you hear any strange rumors about bikini babes spraying silly string, take it all with a grain of salt.
Never believe anything you hear and only half of what you see.
Wish you were ALL here!
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Never believe anything you hear and only half of what you see.
Wish you were ALL here!
[This message has been edited by Punki (edited 11-06-1999).]
Nov 6, 1999, 10:59 am
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I tried to post a report but it doesn't show up. Hmmmmmmm. Well it might not show up, or it may show up three times. In the meantime, I am going to go enjoy the PIP. Wish you were here.
Wish you were here.