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  1. 02-05-2009, 02:36 PM #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by GMichael
    I can understand that kids are not adults and sometimes run amuck. I never blame parents of crying babies, or who at least try to control their kids. What I don't like is when mom doesn't say anything to them and just takes a nap while I'm left to be the one to deal with them.

    Totally understand and I hear ya! I don't like that either. At least I try to calm my kids down. Luckily it's only happened like twice. Once when my oldest was a baby so that was like 12 yrs. ago, then w/ Jack-Jack, who just wanted to run up and down the aisle!
    Don't you like it on the sly? Don't you like it till it hurts? Have I been on your mind? What's a voice without a song?
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    Quote Originally Posted by kexodusc
    Yeah but I bet he doesn't try to make you feel guilty for eating that ****ty roast beef sandwich...As for the kids, been there...some brilliant stewardess thought it wise to give the 4 year old next to me some fruit punch. I didn't like that suit anyway.
    Deal. Strangers don't have much luck making me feel guilty. I'd open up the sandwitch and pull the meat off to eat it in front of her. I don't like pompus guy with the BT set on though. That bugs me. Still seems like a fair trade to me though. A little variety is good.

    Nice stewardess. Maybe your foot should have slipped out into the isle as she went bye next time.
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    I'm usually the pretentious SOB in first class.

    At least when it's on the company's dime and the flight is longer than two hours.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sugar Beats
    Totally understand and I hear ya! I don't like that either. At least I try to calm my kids down. Luckily it's only happened like twice. Once when my oldest was a baby so that was like 12 yrs. ago, then w/ Jack-Jack, who just wanted to run up and down the aisle!
    Good mom. If it's only happened twice, then that tells me that you taught them manners at home so they would behave in public. Too many times I see kids going crazy and their parents act like they don't even see them. If I ever acted like that in public my dad would take me by the arm and drag me to the car and off to home we would go. Once there I'd be in some serious doo-doo. They didn't call him Red just for his hair.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ForeverAutumn
    I'm usually the pretentious SOB in first class.

    At least when it's on the company's dime and the flight is longer than two hours.
    First class? Sure. Pretentious? I don't beleve you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ForeverAutumn
    I'm usually the pretentious SOB in first class.

    At least when it's on the company's dime and the flight is longer than two hours.
    Pffft, you Upper Canadians.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GMichael
    If I ever acted like that in public my dad would take me by the arm and drag me to the car and off to home we would go. Once there I'd be in some serious doo-doo. They didn't call him Red just for his hair.
    Your dad and my dad sound very much alike my friend. Except you didn't mention if any profanities would be a flyin'! My dad could run his mouth (in that regard) w/ the best of em'! I bet you ain't never heard some of the words I did growing up!
    Don't you like it on the sly? Don't you like it till it hurts? Have I been on your mind? What's a voice without a song?
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    Anyone up for Chicago in September?

    ...Thinkin' bout the 10th through the 14th and there may be surprise guests...
    So, I broke into the palace
    With a sponge and a rusty spanner
    She said : "Eh, I know you, and you cannot sing"
    I said : "That's nothing - you should hear me play piano"
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    Quote Originally Posted by GMichael
    Everyone must remember to fly first class too. It's worth it.
    LOL!!!!!!!

    I am going to print out your pix and use it to convince my boss I should be allowed to travel 1st class.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bobsticks
    Anyone up for Chicago in September?

    ...Thinkin' bout the 10th through the 14th and there may be surprise guests...
    There's a slim possibility that might be possible.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ForeverAutumn
    There's a slim possibility that might be possible.
    This needs to happen. I feel strongly that an AR Convention would be most appropriate. I'm scheduling accomodations at the Palmer House...

    http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hote...inois/index.do
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    Quote Originally Posted by bobsticks
    This needs to happen. I feel strongly that an AR Convention would be most appropriate. I'm scheduling accomodations at the Palmer House...

    http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hote...inois/index.do
    Nice hotel there, but at $300 a night way out of my price range! Is there a Travelodge nearby?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ForeverAutumn
    Nice hotel there, but at $300 a night way out of my price range! Is there a Travelodge nearby?
    An AR gathering in the Windy City, that sounds good.

    I would only require a clean, decent; and in the words of Dale Cooper, reeeeeasonably priced Room. Just something to get a good nights sleep in order to be fresh for the next day, it doesn’t have to be high priced or fancy – I am a man of simple pleasures!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ForeverAutumn
    Nice hotel there, but at $300 a night way out of my price range! Is there a Travelodge nearby?
    The last time I was there the rooms were about a buck-seventy, much more reasonable given the downtown location. Lemme make some calls, I don't know if I'm on some kind of a comp list or not.

    In any case, it's not a dealbreaker...I'm willing to go with the flow. 'm taking a few days off this week and should have time to do some research. Hell, I might even drive up there to do some "on sight recon".
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    Quote Originally Posted by bobsticks
    Anyone up for Chicago in September?

    ...Thinkin' bout the 10th through the 14th and there may be surprise guests...


    If the sale of the condo happens I will be in attendance.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnMichael
    If the sale of the condo happens I will be in attendance.
    Can I help you find a buyer?

    Hey Sticky Boy, any luck getting a better rate at that there hotel you recommend? By coincidence, my assistant is going to Chicago as a guest of the Hilton chain and staying at Palmer House this weekend. I asked her try to swing a deal for me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ForeverAutumn
    Can I help you find a buyer?


    It is under contract and I am trying to not get excited unil the check is in my hand.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ForeverAutumn
    Hey Sticky Boy, any luck getting a better rate at that there hotel you recommend? By coincidence, my assistant is going to Chicago as a guest of the Hilton chain and staying at Palmer House this weekend. I asked her try to swing a deal for me.

    Actually I did some searching the other day and found a few possible alternatives, all of which were kinder on the pocketbook. Some were in unacceptable locations and a few have made it to the second-round cuts. I wanna ask some more questions and we have the time to get it right...
    So, I broke into the palace
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    She said : "Eh, I know you, and you cannot sing"
    I said : "That's nothing - you should hear me play piano"
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    Quote Originally Posted by bobsticks
    This needs to happen. I feel strongly that an AR Convention would be most appropriate. I'm scheduling accomodations at the Palmer House...

    http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hote...inois/index.do


    Bobsticks what a beautiful place to stay. If I am coming that is where I would like to rest my body after a great evening of conversation and refreshments.
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    Well, the Vegas thang clearly never happened but the Chicago AR Summit for 2009 is in the books...can't speak for everyone but a good time was had by this character...good food, excellent accomodations, fantastic accomodations...

    Forever Autumn is as lovely and thoughtful as her online personna suggests...John Michael is classy and warm and gracious...and Swish is, well...Swish...

    He really is as liberal as his online Al Gore-personae would suggest...all night long, "blah,blah,blah...infotainment superhighway...blah,blah,blah...robbed in Florida..."

    Great time and I'm glad I got to join in. Gracias mi amigos...
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    First I must thank bobsticks for picking the perfect hotel and weekend. I have no idea how you changed the weather from the predicted rain to warm and blue skies but I appreciate it. What a beautiful weekend. Glad you made it and thanks again for everything.

    ForeverAutumn is as bobsticks already said lovely and thoughtful. Now when I look at modern art I will think of FA. I also enjoyed meeting your husband and speaking with him. I declare him a lucky man. Now if we are ever in Chicago again we can walk directly to an Italian restaurant and not take the detour.

    Swish kept the entertainment levels high. I am still trying to remember all the jokes you told. I am glad you and your wife attended the event. Next time we all get together when I say do not rely on me for directions I mean do not rely on me for directions.

    Chicago is an incredible city. Buddy Guy's Legends was a great place for dinner and music. Lots of good food and company, many laughs and very animated conversation. Where do I sign up for next year?
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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnMichael
    First I must thank bobsticks for picking the perfect hotel and weekend. I have no idea how you changed the weather from the predicted rain to warm and blue skies but I appreciate it. What a beautiful weekend. Glad you made it and thanks again for everything.
    That's how I roll...

    I was never more glad to see any collection of peeps as I was to meet y'all in the lobby...and the ensuing meal and libations...good times, good times my friend. My one regret is that i didn't have more time to spend with the crew. A more "neutral" city next time may have better results.

    In the end, it was the best evening I've had this annum...even with Swish...curmudgeonly, old bastard...
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    Quote Originally Posted by bobsticks
    That's how I roll...

    I was never more glad to see any collection of peeps as I was to meet y'all in the lobby...and the ensuing meal and libations...good times, good times my friend. My one regret is that i didn't have more time to spend with the crew. A more "neutral" city next time may have better results.

    In the end, it was the best evening I've had this annum...even with Swish...curmudgeonly, old bastard...
    There you go again, eh.

    We also had a great time. And it was fabulous to meet those I hadn't met and see again those that I had. Mark, thanks again for the hospitality. I was hoping to make it up to you... perhaps the next time.

    John, you are just a lovely man. I can't say enough good about you. You are as warm and wonderful in person as you have always been to me on-line.

    Swish and his current spouse were a blast. This was my second time meeting them and I have no doubt that there will be a third.

    Chicago was a great choice. We had never been there, but I'm pretty sure that we'll be back. What a fabulous city.

    The only downside to this trip was our return flight. Scheduled to leave at 3:55 we sat around the airport for hours to finally take off at 6:40. What a wasted afternoon that could have been spent touring the city some more. Oh well, better to wait for a safe aircraft then take one that maintainence won't clear for take-off.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ForeverAutumn
    There you go again, eh.

    We also had a great time. And it was fabulous to meet those I hadn't met and see again those that I had. Mark, thanks again for the hospitality. I was hoping to make it up to you... perhaps the next time.
    There's absolutely no need to make anything up to me...I just regret trying to work three days of socializing into one night of FUBAR'd scheduling...but every moment was precious...what a dinner...I'm sure the "Print Convention" didn't offer a livelier group of characters.

    John Michael brought this up, so I'm stealing his thunder, but wasn't nice to meet a crew of folks from the internet and find them (largely) normal?
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